Too loud! Terrible acoustics, cannot hear the person next to you. Food was so so, not worth the prices. Lovely staff and service but not an enjoyable experience. read more

Food was good and quantity decent enough. Its a bit pricy though for the food, for 2 people we spent around 75$ incl tips. They didn't have any craft beers that we ordered from the menu, Overall i might not go often here, but may be once in a while when I want to splurge read more

Let me start off by saying i'm very sorry to the guy with the mushroom issue - it really does suck when you have a bad situation which turns into a shitty experience (literally lol) - Fortunately for us, we had two very good experiences at Pine Tavern - first time we went was with another couple (our cousins while we were both pregnant - yikes! hehe) and the other time was for a christening luncheon. Both times were good - no complaints actually at all - salads, bread and meals were all tasty (the shrimp scampi especially) - the luncheon went very smoothly and all of the courses came out with good timing and were all delicious. Wines were good too. This place is a bit out of our way considering we're about 30mins+ from it so honestly, we wouldn't find ourselves going back unless it was to meet family again. PS. Is it just me, or does it look like a strip club from the outside? Square building, hardly any windows...i really thought it was a nudie bar the first time we pulled up LOL) read more

I definitely had a better experience than the previous review for this place. It has been over a year and a half since the last Yelp review. Time to put an end to that drought. This was my first time here. I'm sure I had passed it many many times when I lived in New Jersey, but never ate here previous to tonight. Always like to try new things and my dad, aunt and uncle suggested we go here. They've all been and raved about the Prime Rib deal on Sunday nights. Prime Rib? I can't turn down that offer. The food here just keeps coming. We started up with a clam appetizer off the Sunday special menu and the Ginger Scallion Pork off the regular menu. Before I forget, the Sunday deal is all food items 15% off. They have deals everyday of the week. Consult their website for the others. The hit here was the Pork. Big chunks of pork sauteed in ginger, scallions and caramelized hoisen sauce. How can you go wrong? The pork was nice and tender and the flavors just played off each other perfectly. For my main dish I ordered the 10 oz Prime Rib which came with a choice of salad, (I chose Caesar) choice of potato (sweet mashed) and veggie (sauteed spinach). I asked for the meat to be medium and when it came out it was. The sweet mashed had a hint of cinnamon, which it should and the spinach was fresh. I must have a tapeworm or something because after I polished that off, I had some of my aunts salmon. It seems like this place has been here for a long time. They have a bunch of good reviews plastered on the walls from some of the local newspapers around the area and the place was packed on a Sunday night. The service was friendly and the owner or restaurant manager walks around the place often to see how everyone is doing. It does seem like you get a lot of bang for your buck here which is never a bad thing. Worth a trip if you happen to be in the area. read more

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Had our office holiday dinner here with the girls! And I knew I had to go back and visit again. I ordered the pesto pasta and oh my!!! It was delicious. read more

Had dinner here last night for my boyfriend's mother's 75th birthday. The food was delicious!!! We ordered appetizers and entrees. Our waiter PJ was fantastic and very attentive. The portions were great in size. Definitely will be back again! Thank you again to the owner Giuseppe (who we met) for a wonderful experience. read more

Food is excellent, prices are a little high but worth it. Environment is great for a date night

Me and my boyfriend went last night for dinner for the first time. I already can't wait to go back. The dirty martini I had was wonderful ! The appetizers were great and not pricey. My boyfriend ordered the chicken Alfredo but I couldn't keep my fork off his plate, it was the best I've ever had I think. I had the pork chop with blue cheese which was also tasty. Hope to go again soon read more

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You could tell by the amount of people waiting in their cars that this is a good spot. After a short wait we received a call that we could be seated. Our waiter(Jimmy) was very friendly and timed our courses perfectly. Huge menu variety and portions are generous. Price is very affordable and the food was top quality. I was also there for lunch on Monday and was equally impressed. Pine Tavern is now on my list of favorite stops. read more

We were just in the area to help my niece move out and we're exhausted and was just looking for something simple to eat, but we're so glad that we happened on this place, the parking was crowded but were able to be seated immediately for two ppl. grilled octopus (so tender) drinks and parrilladas ribs were amazing even a simple garden salad we asked to be made was so fresh we still had room for desserts. I wish this place existed where I live and we have some amazing restaurants in portland, Maine. Please give it a try. Our waiter was great and kept laughing that he had customers from Maine and Texas. read more

I've been going to the Pine Tavern for about a year and cannot get enough of their pork chop. Such a delicious simple dish, served piping hot with lovely mashed potatoes. Just a great meal on any night of the week. I cannot say enough about the wait staff, they are courteous and friendly and very attentive. I am only giving four stars simply because it is just horribly loud in the restaurant. If they could only do something with the acoustics, I would enjoy it so much more! read more

Pretty good food consistently. Surprisingly they seem to allow their staff to vape while approaching a table to take an order...but he seemed sneaky about it sooooo maybe it's not allowed? Hmmmm...gotta be a little more slick about your addictions, Slick. read more

Honestly the first place in a while where I was able to take my entire picky family and they had zero complaints.

Came to Pine Tavern for one of their weekday specials: Monday Steak night. All the steaks start at $10.95. I ordered a skirt steak, medium. It came out perfectly cooked with 2 sides. The portion of steak is massive for the price. I couldn't even finish it all. The only thing that was a little disappointing was our appetizer. We ordered chips and guacamole (they make it table side, so so good) but then our server informed us they were out of avocados. Seems like a weird thing to be out of. We ended up having to order honey bbq wings which were just ok. I'd imagine their other week night specials are just as good - definitely recommend! read more

Pine Tavern has never disappointed! From the drinks, to the food, and service it's all outstanding! I personally am a picky eater and they meet my needs every single time. I have never gone and gotten anything less than amazing! Their outdoor dining is perfect too for the warm weather! read more

This restaurant has a great variety of food- all prepared with care and finesse! It is usually very busy on the weekends, so plan ahead!!!

My daughter and I love the Pine Tavern. It is our go to place! Food is consistently very good. The menu has a lot of variety which I have Indulged. They do have a specialty nights with extremely reasonable prices. I love the grilled octopus, skirt steak any of the chicken dishes but most of all the cream pesto sauce! I usually like to skip the bread but not at the Pine Tavern it's too good to pass up read more

The take out menu is really good and cheap if you go 12-3pm.. I recommend the fajitas and chicken salad. Only $6!. Plenty parking also. read more

Re opened. And what a beautiful change. Let me start by saying this 3 star rating is for an appetizer order only. I will go back and try dinner. So we ordered fried calamari and boom boom shrimp. Relatively easy apps, fried, sauce, serve. Shrimp temp was hot and crispy, calamari was room temp and chewy. The drinks were on point. The bartender there was extremely talented, attentive, and friendly. She was a 1 woman show. The young blonde who claims only had 3 yrs experience was slinging drinks, bar backing, filling soda and water orders for tables. Unbelievable, i would have guessed a 10yr veteran. But A newly renovated restaurant and no soda station for waiters at a service area? Jon Taffer would have been pissed. Entrees going out to tables looked & smelled pretty delicious. So we'll be going back for dinner in the near future. read more

Delicious food! Great service from Carolina. We went to try because the owner, Luigi, is the son-in-law of a friend. Pork loin with sautéed onions & blue cheese was the best I ever tasted in pork. Filet of sole & shrimp piccata was the most satisfying tasty dish my honey ever had. read more

Great food. Feel like theyve stepped up their game since last time I went in. Have to get the cowboy skirt steak! Also the seafood salad is amazing read more

The Pine Tavern - Skirt steak cowboy. Horseradish and thick cut bacon - Steakhouses Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

This place never disappoints. Service was wonderful. Sara was a new waitress but super sweet and super on top of everything. Definitely an asset to Pine Tavern. Food as usual outstanding got the ribs for two, can never remember what they are called but they come in a cast iron pan to the table over a flame with onions and sweet homemade barbecue honey sauce. So delish and portion was huge. Took half home. Boom boom shrimp app, zesty sauce and hearty shrimp. Calamari were crisp, fresh and tender. Not a one chewy. Dessert, again, forgot the name. But it had a chocolate moose dollop on the side, chocolate cake with whit chocolate chips and white chocolate moose. Mouth watering. Can go wrong with this place. read more

This is some of the best steak I have ever had. The calamari and the garlic bread too. Fresh and delicious. A local gem. Time and time again it's finding restaurants like this that reminds you that you don't have to go to the city for amazing restaurants -- the better ones are actually in New Jersey. read more

Went here a few years back and enjoyed it very much. Booked Easter dinner here and it was just "ok". Apps were small and the entrees were good , not great. Desserts was very good. Server was very helpful and nice , just never refilled drinks. Most of us were drinking water or soda and no one brought us refills till our ice was melted. There were plenty of bus boys walking around, put a pitcher of ice water in his hand and have him keep the glasses full. read more

Back open serving outside. Social distancing. Yeah. Same good food and service. Welcome back boys! read more

This restaurant is OUTSTANDING! My family and I love this restaurant. They have so many options and the food is so savory! My family has been more times than we can count and go there all the time. Strongly recommend. read more

The boom boom shrimp appetizer is great, and the portion is very big! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and juicy. The pappardelle all's basilica is very good. Tender homemade pasta and delicious pesto cream sauce. It's a bit heavy but very yummy! read more

Came for Thanksgiving dinner mainly because it was close to my father's house. Extremely happy that convenience resulted in such great food. This was first buffet I've ever been to that served Strip steak as the beef option and it was delicious! Turkey was very good as well. The only item I wasn't blown away by was the stuffing. It was ok but I think it was just not what I was expecting. George, our waiter was fantastic. Would've given 5 stars but it was first time there so I'll wait until 2nd visit to see if they are consistently good. I hope the steak is on the regular menu...and as good as it was today! read more

Nothing like the old Pine Tavern. It's like eating in a high school cafeteria. So loud & noisy! Can't hear the person sitting next to you. Went from an elegant 5 star restaurant to a sport bar. Very disappointing. read more

Really disappointed. Seated with No set ups. No bread and butter for the table. Then the caesar salad came..again still no utensils..we had to ask for napkins and silverware. We asked for lemon for our water and the waitress came back with sliced lemon on a small napkin and handed to us?? Not even on a little plate or bowl. So unsanitary. In addition having the waitress stand over you for checkout and handing you a machine to watch you put in her tip as well as touching a machine everyone else has touched (in this time of COVID) was very uncomfortable. Almost akin to a fast food establishment If you want to charge premium prices at least offer the same rate of service. The Pine Tavern fell extremely short of our expectations. read more

The food was great once we finally got it. It all starts with us being put on the wait list. We go over to the bar and get a drink while we wait. About 10 minutes later my friend gets a text that our table is ready. We go and get seated and few minutes later than table next to us was seated. As we are waiting we notice the table next to has their appetizers. We think that's strange since no one has even come over to us ye. Then, they get their meals. Finally someone in our party went over to inquire. The women up front seemed confused and at first said it must have been because our table was still dirty, but once we explained we were sitting at the table so asked where were we sitting. My friend showed her and then her reason was tht we got drinks from the bar so they assumed we already had a waiter. Don't they think people sitting at a table would want to eat? Anyway, we sat and waited for 30 mins just to have our order taken. read more

Had the lobster with ravioli, a house special. Excellent sauce, pound and a half whole lobster, shelled. Split this with my friend. ordered escargots.. perfectly done. Bartenders were friendly and manager or owner checked on our meal. very nice time, it's been a while since we have been there. will return. read more

Ate here in November of 2019 for the second time -- this was after their renovations. Beer selection was much more limited than in the past and the food was just fair. Downgrading to three stars. read more

Great place!..stopped in for lunch, apps were good, garlic shrimp, mussels. Fajitas, and seafood salad were good also. Very clean and good service. Drinks and food came out quickly. Will definitely go back and recommend and I'm a tough critic! read more

Never had a bad meal here. Small very cozy feels like home inside. The menu is unreal. Everything you can think of they have and everything is fresh and tastes absolutely amazing. The octopus appetizer is my number one go to. Entrees check there specials always amazing. There filet and salmon are delicious ! read more

Food average at best stay away from their tap beer warm bad after taste.money save it go somewhere else.

Pretty decent food at this joint, but make sure to check out the Zsa Zsa Gabor impersonator... (as one person has already mentioned, I think she's the owner's wife) Definitely the highlight of this place. I've been here only once and the food was decent, slightly better than average. I had the prime rib, cooked the way I'd asked, but they didn't serve it with any horseradish which was rather disappointing. It also came with a side of very overcooked vegetables and a decent baked potato. Service was pretty good as well, drinks were filled promptly and plates were removed accordingly, but what I was most surprised by was how PACKED it was considering how terrible all the reviews online are! Maybe they all come to see her. read more

Continues to go down hill. Still crowded so the locals must ignore the slip in service and quality. The Owner wife is a Zsa Zsa Gabore impressionist that checks on how everyone is doing by conducting a drive by with her girls and asking how everything is. She typically dosen't wait for your response as the girls need attention. Ordered the strip steak, which had to be sent back because it was raw. Ordered the duck which was not prepared as described and tasted like card board. read more

Went here today for a family party. A couple of interesting notes about this place; -The place posts a Zagat review on its walls when you walk in with a score of 21 from 2000 or 2001. There were some other write-ups but this was the only one with a score. I really don't care about Zagat ratings, but how is a rating from 12 years ago relevant given all the turnover restaurants tend to have? I was the best Super Smash Bros player on Nintendo 64 in 2001 but Im not sure I'd put that on my resume anymore. -We had a party of around 40-50 guests and the default drink was Sprite. No water, you had to ask for it. Then after you asked for it you needed to ask for a glass because you know normal people drink water from the pitcher. Anyway, if I were running a restaurant and had the choice to serve Sprite or 7Up to my patrons I'd have to roll with 7Up. Their cool spot mascot had a great Sega Genesis game back in the early 90's, almost as good as the game Yo Noid!, an underrated gem on the original Nintendo Entertainment System that starred the Domino's Pizza mascot. -Overly fried calamari and mozzarella sticks. Unless Im at a carnival or a place that specializes in deep fried mars bars, please refrain from having the fried bits overwhelm the flavor of the food. The thrice fried mozzarella sticks were the size of a chicken leg. This can be a positive or negative depending on how much you care about your arteries. -Different colored vodka sauces. My mom and I both ordered penne a la vodka, I ordered it with chicken and she got shrimp. Her sauce was a darker orangey tint than mine was. Im looking at two inconsistent dishes made on the same day yet this place is peddling me reviews that show how good they were from 2001? Perhaps they fired their chef in the middle of preparation or my mom got "extra special sauce." I'm certainly not fessing up to getting that extra treat in my dish. -My brother, who would go dumpster diving for chicken parm and love it, simply thought the chicken parm was ok. Overall, the company was great, the atmosphere was on point and the food was passable. I think my fellow yelpers have been a little overly harsh in their ratings and this is a 3 star restaurant through and through. If this were 2001, maybe it would be a four star restaurant and I'd still be blasting Creed. Let's be happy with the progress we made. read more

So glad to be in the neighborhood and enjoy dinner at one of my favorite places for comfort food type eating. Being greeted by friends (Jeremy) and seeing more friends upon entering warmed my insides and made me smile. I just missed Luigi when we arrived but hope to see him soon. If you've never taken the time to stop in and enjoy this gem of an eatery .... take it from me, Well worth your purview! (Love this place!). read more