My husband and I came to Thirsty's for the first time and were very pleased. The service is friendly and the staff work together to make sure the patrons are taken care of. The food was very tasty and our entrees had good portions with potato and vegetables. The bathrooms are clean and the prices are reasonable. We would definitely come back again. read more

Basic food and service. Had spinach salad. Coworker had chicken quesadillas. Both were just ok.

I've been driving past this place for years and finally came here tonight. It's one of those great bars with actual good food, real portions and great staff. The sandwiches are served on the most freshest wonderful rolls that even if they sucked (but they don't); you'd still be happy because it's delicious. Also, the wine pour was generous. Can't wait to come back. Annoyed I can only give 5 stars. read more

So this place struck me as a locals spot. Seemed like everyone knew everybody. But at the same time felt very at home and never got the feeling of being an outsider. Sat at the bar and had some Miller lights and turkey, and roast beef club sandwiches . The staff was very friendly and the Miller lights were cold. Here is we're it gets interesting. The club sandwich and fries were amazing. I am surprised how often a simple thing like a club sandwich could go south. But the ingredients were super fresh and fries were super crispy. So thumbs up to the man or women behind the curtain. read more

I only ever get take out here so I can't say much on the dining experience but the staff is friendly...but the chicken teriyaki wings will rock your world. These wings CLAP. 10/10 read more

This place was awesome!! The food was great, well-priced and served with a smile. I can't say enough good things about the staff. From the waiter to the bartender, everyone went out of there way to make sure we had a great experience! I wish I lived closer because this would be my regular spot! read more

Amazing dinner menu. With the warm weather we both had the Barbecue Chicken & Ribs. Melt on your mouth flavors & tenderness with a very nice portion for some leftover snacks too. Salad & bread always delicious too ! Served by delightful & caring servers that work together & makes all the difference in the atmosphere. We love Thirsty's, & you will too !!! read more

Absolutely the best French Onion soup I have ever had and the Spareribs are delicious . For Kids they have delicious hamburgers , chicken fingers and fish and chips. The wait staff are extremely helpful and friendly at all times. read more

Our server was great, but he was the only one. The food was slow coming out of the kitchen. The calamari was raw. Salmon was no good, tasted old. It's a shame the food is terrible, the venue us nice read more

Don't let the looks fool you! Good food and friendly staff Great for a quick lunch or after work cocktail read more

If you are on the road and want a dive bar dinner and beer, then stop here. Keep your expectations nice and low and you will be ok with your meal and slow service. I went there to get a steak and a beer b/c I was in the mood for it and happened to be passing this place I see all the time. Service took a while, the food was Eh at best. I would go back i I was starving and didn't feel like driving 15 minutes + to a better place. Well I have only been here twice in 8 years, so that tells you something. I would say if you are starving and you are stuck in that immediate spot, then give it a shot but do not expect much, so if you do get something decent then you will be like wow, his two star review is low, I think this place deserves 3 stars.. If you keep your expectation nice and low you will be pleasantly surprised. read more

Thirsty's is a classic neighborhood pub, with a few real surprises on the menu. The steaks are an especially good deal, and the dinner salad that comes with most entrees is much better than you might expect. For some reason the Yelp data currently shows Thirsty's as a $$$$ establishment, rest assured that $$ is much closer to the mark. read more

This place seems to be confused about it's own identity. On the one hand, it looks (from the outside) like your run of the mill crappy dive bar. On the other hand, they have a higher end menu (clams, london broil etc). The wings are pretty good, if a bit on the small side...the steaks did not look great (saw them, but didn't order one myself). Bar pies look like your typical bar pies. Piece of advice - if you're ordering beer from the taps, stick with the common stuff. This is not a craft beer environment and the guiness that I had initially (and yes I'm aware that's hardly a craft beer) tasted EXTREMELY old. Much happier switching over to Sam summer as it seemed like that was a big enough seller that the keg wasn't so badly aged. Lots of "regulars" at the bar...felt a little bit like the Springsteen song "Glory Days" as they all sat around talking about the "old times". Seems like the location all the local softball teams and whatnot go to after their games. Decent environment for a beer or two as local pubs go...not quite divey enough for dive bar fans, but not really "upscale" enough to be anything else. If you're a "good" beer fan, they have a few pseudo decent beers in bottles, but just common stuff on tap - and your best bet, if you're the type that can tell when beer has been there too long, is to stick with the American macro-brew type stuff (wouldn't go with anything more obscure than sam adams). UPDATED 10/8 So you know those bar pies I was talking about? They're awful. Really, REALLY bad...and whatever the hell the stuffed mushroom was, it was more of a salad than stuffed mushrooms. I'd say it's an alright place to go if you stay with wings and simple beers. For my money I'd rather go up the road 10 minutes to Jake's, or 15 minutes up 22 to Nik's Wunderbar. read more

Food is just OK. Service is lousy and decor is awful. Taffer will be here soon get ready Phil. Definitely a generational thing here once the old timers move on this place will be finished. Smokers hang out right by the front door, including the staff. Yuk. Then they come back in and serve ur food. Gross. Here's an idea - have the staff wear shirts or uniforms or something. It's like there's people right off the street taking ur order and bringing ur meal. Get a clue. And have them smoke out back! Come on man!! read more

Solid 3, a place as divey as this really needs cheaper beer prices. Ok ,so it's a bit cleaner than a regular dive bar but the fellow customers help give it that push into dive status. We had old men re-living days gone by to our right and a bunch of 20-somethings fresh from the office to our left. Didn't order any food, so this review is only for the atmosphere and beer. A pool table and trophies in the back with some clean bathrooms. They have free WiFi and a big sign to announce it. read more

Love this little hidden away treasure! Great homey place where you feel like family! And the food is always on point. read more

Great place for family , friends and everything in between . I strongly recommend that whether you're local or just visiting, if you're looking great food , great service , and s great a great place, this is the place . Did I mention that the bartender , Dee is the best!!! read more

Food was decent, nothing fancy. The place is an average bar with average food. I was not disappointed. It is a spot were it seems everyone knows your name. You could tell that people knew each other. It was almost a family type of gathering. I would not mind visiting again. read more

Delicious food, great service. Menu has a lot of opinions, sandwiches entrees etc. highly recommend.

Big Fan of Thirsty's after a round of golf at Neshanic. Cozy up to the bar, as the bartenders are very nice. The wings are pretty good. Smaller and crispy, with a nice buffalo sauce. the loaded up nachos are good to share. the calamari is also pretty good. Scene is a lot of locals. def old school bar feel - no real decor. read more

I've been coming here since I was 3 years old, so for as far back as I can remember. My parents came here before I was born. When I was little, being a child, I would always get the chicken fingers, which were great, and then I would go play pinball or one of the other old video game/arcade machines that I do not think they have anymore (it changed a bit over the years). I started playing pool in 3rd grade because of the pool table they had here. I was very outgoing and would ask old men who I would now be creeped out by to play with me and a friend or two. Thirsty's was always accommodating to my parents and my ailing grandparents, as they had to have walkers and sit at special tables throughout the years when they aged. I would often run in to kids from the local school here and their families. Years later when my dad was away a lot traveling for work, Thirsty's would be great to my mom and I and we frequented it a lot, probably at least once or twice a week. We often did and sometimes still do go on a Sunday, for the all you can eat pasta night. I used to be able to eat at least two helpings of ravioli and then some, and it became our running joke with the servers. We would even bring my ailing grandparents here, and they were always great about accommodating them, even with walkers or wheelchairs. The servers here are very very nice. Some have come and gone over the years, but a few of the bartenders have been here since before I was born. Thirsty's kinda reminds me of Cheers-even though for the last few years I'd say we probably only come about once a month or every other month, the bartenders wave at us or one of the staff. When I was 11, I saw the final episode of Seinfeld here. And that year the owner turned 50 and a huge party was thrown for him and we were there. He is a very nice man. The food quality has always been decent, though not spectacular. I feel bad about Jackie's experience but maybe she should give it another try as that seems very strange. The menu has changed slightly over the years but I've probably tried everything on it and it always is on the mark. --*Edited Update*--12/7/11: My parents went to Thirsty's again this past Friday night (they usually go on a Sunday) and they were seated by the owner himself, who got to speak with them for a bit. He is a nice man who is almost always there and had a lot in common with my parents. He doesn't live too far away from my parents' house either. :) Also, a cool tip: I basically learned how to play pool as a little kid here, and my other friend from high school has recently acquired the skill from hanging out with her boyfriend in Park Slope in Brooklyn, so while we were at a creepy bar on Route 57 between Philipsburg and Washington a few weeks ago, we decided to ask some guys to play pool with us and it went very well, we *almost* beat them! Aw so close, but they got the black 8 ball in before us. Even my friend who is almost done with her 5 year PhD at Penn State who was home visiting (she is from Washington, poor soul, there is not much out there and the area never changes) was decent at pool. So, in my roundabout and indirect way, I attribute our doing well in pool to Thirsty's! read more

Good food and an ok atmosphere but the service sucks. It like ordering food at the DMV. It's a nice place that suffers from no management. Won't be back. read more

Thirstys - New American Near Me - Branchburg, New Jersey

Felt like home here - everyone is so nice; burgers and mozzarella sticks were tasty too ;) read more

Really excellent little pub. Good grub, especially their ribs, wings, and such. No pretense, just real Jersey food, and straight up service. Friendly staff. No long waits. Very reasonable prices. Highly recommend this place if you like a neighborhood pub, with a laid back atmosphere, informal and friendly people, and just plain good food. read more

Thirsty's is our go to place. The French onion soup is delicious. We love the wings. The london broil sandwich is always a winner. The Thirsty burger is a favorite with my husband and our neighbors. Shrimp Geraldo is awesome. The seafood is fresh. Salad ingredients are crisp and fresh as well. The steaks are large and juicy. Love the servers and bar tenders. They know the menu and their customers. In addition they have a rewards program where you can earn up to $10 off an entree. Want overblown prices and a she she atmosphere, this is not your place. read more

My husband and I have been going to Thursdays most Sat nights before COVID !! we just went back this past weekend and everything is still wonderful,food and staff !! They did add a very nice outside dining area if you don't feel comfortable going inside,however things are spaced,paper menus thrown away after one use,so all is good !!! read more

Bad food. Friday night prime rib special was tough microwaved and had no flavor. Eating leather. 3 clams were just mushy breadcrumbs. Ribs were pretty good. Service was awful. Forgot the salads and I don't even think they apologized. Service was slow. Go anyplace else or just stay home and have peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. You'll be much better off. read more

I've passed this bar many times and decided to stop by for dinner. I've heard a lot of good reviews and I like low key bars. The staff was very attentive and upbeat. Very low key place and fairly packed. I'm not quite getting the positive reviews on the food though. We started with quesadillas and the chicken was shredded and from a can- if it wasn't then it was boiled and shredded. We ate half. At that point we made a decision to not order anything from the entree menu and stuck with a burger for me, onion soup and a salad for my gf. My burger (ordered medium ) was dry and seemed like a normal frozen patty thrown on a skillet. The fries were pre made barely warm and not at all crisp - Seemed like they were baked or sat under a warming light. The onion soup was just ok and salad ok. Gf ate less than half of each. We ll give it a second try I guess only because of the other reviews. But as I see it , they serve food fairly quickly and with a smile which garners the high ratings. Drinks were good, service good food was poor read more

They did a great job for making outdoor dinning comfortable. Service and Food was stll very good. I would recommend Thirstys.

I really don't get it. "Dive bar "? Seriously! ! Get real. First I am not a regular....don't know anyone there. I go about once a month because for a casual meal the food is a real value for taste and portion size. I always need to take half of the ribs home. However I do think the poppers were not worth the price the time I ordered them. Second the service is attentive. I would like to single out Jacob and Shannon as two excellent servers. I know their names because I have sat at their booths on numerous visits. Beer prices too high ? It's one way to keep the food prices reasonable. In summary this is a neighborhood pub that serves really good food at reasonable prices. Yes there are regulars that frequent it. That's not a negative it says people like it enough to return. Gee guess some of the reviewers would have hated Norm and Cheers! read more

Great place to stop after a round of golf for a quick bite and beverage. Great place to meets friends for dinner. In either case, plan to enjoy above average food and friendly service. Check out the happy hour and daily specials like the garlic clams. One of my favorites entrées is the Cajun T-bone, perfectly prepared and a great value. I have had steaks at rated restaurants and 1 1/2 - 2 times the price that aren't as tender or flavorful. read more

I stopped in with a friend and we both had the rib eye steak sandwich. It was perfectly cooked medium rare with peppers, onions and mushrooms. I also had the Macaroni salad which was also very good. Worth the trip. One of the other customers had a Ruben and it looked wonderful. Obviously I didn't try it, but the customer complemented the server. read more

If you want a down home local bar feel, this is the place to go. Great place to grab a bite to eat and a beverage. Bartender Dee was very efficient. She made some good recommendations for dinner. Most of the customers appeared to be local and regulars. Being from out of town, I felt like I was at my neighborhood bar with the friendly banter all around. Would come back and recommend to others. read more

Stopped by while driving through Branchburg. At first, looked like this was going to be a big hit. We were seated in a booth by the bar, which was a mistake. There were lots of locals at the bar which at first glance appeared fun. They were very loud and the cursing was quite offensive. I realized this was the norm when our waitress very loudly walked by stating, "I'm so f***ing tired". I'm not easily offended but it was really obnoxious. The wait for our food was was almost an hour. My hubby got a burger, which he said was okay. Nothing great. I had a Ceasar salad with grilled shrimp. The shrimp were fair but salad was horrible. Brown lettuce mixed with dressing that was just okay. We will not be going back. read more

I was staying across the street at the new Hampton Inn and wanted something close. What a great find! I sat at the bar and talked with locals who were friendly and nice. Ordered a steak that was delicious and came with a salad, potatoes, etc. service was perfect. Many of the folks here are regulars and I can understand why. The owner has had this place since 1980. He and his wife are wonderful hosts. I travel every week and this was the best dining experience I've had in ages! read more

Totally dug the place - my wife and I went after the balloon festival nearby and had burgers, fries, beer and wine. The bacon on the bacon cheeseburger was crisp-perfect, the way it's meant to be, and the meat was delicious and prepared as requested. Waitresses are friendly and cute - everyone there was having a good time...relaxed, great tunes and great food. Well done, Thirsty's! read more

Good food with Great people. Linda always knows your drink when you arrive if you stopped by at least once. Will be back again.

I went there a while back with an Entertainment book coupon and a desire to support a local business. We went for an early dinner around 4:30pm but there were only a couple of people at the bar and no one at the tables eating - that should have been our first clue, but we decided to give it a shot anyways. I got the cordon bleu with mashed potatoes. The cordon bleu was still frozen in the middle and I kid you not that the mashed potatoes were so hard that I could flip them over on my plate without them even budging. The food was so disgusting that I couldn't even get past the first couple of bites. Thirsty's is clearly more of a drinking hole than anything else. They should probably just keep it at that and not serve food at all. I definitely won't be back. read more

As most of us know, I am into the whole dive bar. This place is like a dive bar/diner. It was alright. The crowd was a little odd, mostly regulars I think. Service was alright however, my vodka tonic glass was cracked. Oh well, what can you expect? I ordered the buffalo wings, they were pretty tasty. read more

Our family has been going to Thirsty's for twenty years. Always had great food, generous portions and friendly service. Thank you Phil for providing a happy hometown hub! read more