We kept hearing for good wings go to Knotty Pine in Wharton. So we did.... Definitely a hole in the wall but Definitely a gem! The pub is small and the bartenders are friendly. The food is basic typical American menu. Standard popular beers on draft. We Definitely ordered the wings and tried the KKP (which is regular buffalo) and Motor oil The motor oil wings ended up being very good lol We then shared Ribeye cheese sandwich ;Onions & peppers come w/ the ribeye sandwich but I wanted Onions & he wanted peppers, we asked for it on the side & we put what we wanted on our halves Marriage is all about compromising We were so full. The food tasted very good and everything had great flavor! We definitely will be back we enjoyed it very much. If you are in the wharton area give it go and pop on in for some Motor Oil wings!!! read more

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Wasn't a planned stop. Needed some food while traveling and this place was close and had a strong yelp rating. Arrived and ordered 12 wings since they stayed in the menu they were voted best in New Jersey, onion rings, and a couple pints. Went with 1/2 salt and vinegar and 1/2 motor oil which was a seeet Asian chili sauce. Holy wow these wings were the best I've ever had! The onion rings also may have been some of the best I've ever had. Yeah it's bar food but it's bar food on another level! If we ever find our way back to this part of the country we will definitely be back. Highly recommended! read more

Knotty Pine Pub - Pubs Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

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KPP is perfection when it comes to a local dive bar where you and friends can enjoy a few drinks, awesome bar food served on paper plates or baskets, and hopefully you're able to plan that around one of their Bingo nights because you won't regret it. Just missing one star because the beer temperatures could be a little colder when draft pour, but other than that, let it rip and make your way to KPP! read more

Intrigued by the clever name and the "Best Food on This Block" sign, we stopped into this cozy bar and found it to be one of the friendliest spots around. Our server, Rebecca, literally gave us the shirt off her back! After we asked if the Knotty Pine shirt she was wearing was for sale, she told us it unfortunately wasn't available anymore, so she gave us the one she was wearing. Now that's amazing service! The food was great, too. I had the meatloaf parm sandwich special, and my boyfriend had the Reuben. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

Great little local bar! Tried the famous wings. We split some wings and tried the motor oil and house buffalo sauce. Both were amazing. Wings were fresh, crispy, and not dry at all. The bartenders and even regulars at the bar were so welcoming and kind. The owner came out and spoke with us for a bit also. I love a small bar like this and can't wait to go back. Simple, to the point, and great vibes. read more

The service was great! Drinks and food were amazing! We will definitely be back! The motor oil wings for the win!!! read more

Knotty Pine Pub - Pubs Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

fantastic local pub with good food and attentive friendly staff. definitely worth repeat business read more

Local dive bar if your into that. Kinda small. Very good wings and misc bar food. Can't really say if the service is good or bad. It's just a dive bar. read more

Great dive bar with cheap prices. The wings are amazing probably the best I have ever had. Staff is very attentive and friendly.

Wings! Wings! Wings!! I've seen Pete Genovese from NJ.com name Knotty Pine Pub one of the best places in the state for Buffalo wings, and today my wife and I had a chance to see for ourselves. Pete was right...the wings are fantastic! We ordered the KPP and Motor Oil wings. The KPP packed some heat, but the Motor Oil were my favorite. Great taste with a real crispness. We also ordered cheeseburgers which were huge and delicious as well! The Knotty Pine has a comfortable feel to it. Lots of customers who know each other and are regulars. The server could not have been more friendly. She did a great job describing the wing choices to us rookies. If you're looking for great wings and a nice bar, check out this pub! read more

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The Knotty Pine is one of those places where everybody knows your name. Unless it is your first time as it was for me. So, nobody knew my name. A plaque on the wall reads... "The jolliest bunch of a**holes this side of the nuthouse". So, I felt right at home. It seems to attract a local blue collar crowd. However, the guy who sat next to me at the bar was a surgeon. So, you never know. I think the Knotty Pine would qualify as a dive bar. Which is a compliment coming from me. I LOVE dive bars. They have a solid beer list which includes my all time fave, Fiddle Head. I had a few of those as well as a cheese burger which was truly excellent. The staff were attentive and friendly. I will definitely return. Sorry... no pictures. I didn't want to look like an a**hole. read more

Been going here since they opened. Food, staff and clientele are wonderful! Frequent live entertainment, large covered outdoor seating area. Best wings and ribeye cheesesteak around! read more

Skip the sink(hole) get a drink. Good wings, soup and very reasonable prices. Do you like a dive bar???? Do you hate sink hole traffic??? Pull over and relax read more

This place is the reason I love yelp. Was coming back from PA and searched for a place on the way home for some good eats... found it! And I never would have if I didnt rely on comments from previous customers... BEST WINGS is an understatement. We had the KPP and the Honey garlic which are really more like bbq. Lotsa of meat, crispy and came out HOT! We also had burgers and each one was cooked exactly how we asked for it, which almost never happens. Prices are beyond reasonable, service was friendly. Will def be back! Winner winner chicken dinner!!! read more

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Great chicken wings. Best anywhere. Rustic atmosphere with bands playing live music on certain nights. Drinks are cold and nicely priced. read more

We were told they had great wings and we had to try them! Awesome hole in the wall bar with even better food! Wings were good but my favorite was the burger! The way they fry their foods, everything is nice and crispy! read more

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A great place for first dates. Food is good bar type and the service is fair. So if your not looking to break the bank the knotty PinePub is a food bar. read more

So their hot wings may be breaded, which is a sin against poultry, but their food in general is good, and this is a great bar. From outside to inside, what a great look! On top of that, such wonderfully personable ownership and staff. There are a number of bars in the area which are great options, and each of the better ones including this one holds up to the competition maintaining its place as one of the ones you want to stop in at. Go in, enjoy the drinks, the food, the music, the conversation, the look of the place and the vibe as a whole - you're going to want to go back. read more

Awesome place! Great food and service! I had the wings, and my husband had the mushroom Swiss burger, plus two cold beers. Will definitely go back again. read more

Jim the owner makes you feel right at home. His wings are fantastic Felt right at home. Can't wait to go back

Great food, friendly owner, attentive service and live music in the beer garden! Just what the doctor ordered two wanderers who love local joints! Thank you for a great meal, interesting conversation and wonderful music! I highly recommend the fish and chips and the rueben. read more

Fun place. Owner Jim Hill is a fun dude. Wings are very good however, the quality of the food is not very good.

Good parking, good vibe, great bar, but excellent wings! Must try the wings if nothing else. Bar food is great quality and service was spot on. Decent selection of beer on tap and in bottles. Will definitely be back! read more

Incredible old school sports bar theme. It reminds me of Cheers. The fish and chips were incredible. Two factors prevent five stars: limited beer list and the wings are breaded and dry. Seriously, breaded chicken wings? read more

Knotty Pine Pub - Fish n chips - Pubs Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

I wanted to watch a football game, and my friend said this was his local pub years ago, so I figured I'd give it a shot. I was encouraged by reading that WDHA crowned them wing champions, so I came hungry and ready to down some wings. Turns out, that was a mistake. The wings were deep fried and deep breaded. If I want my wings that breaded, I am getting fried chicken. That really threw me off. The sauce was okay, but nothing special compared to the couple dozen I can walk down the street and get at Sharky's (though I don't really plan on going there again... see that other review). Really did not like the wings and would not recommend. The mozz sticks were right up my alley though - full of cheese, nice and bready, choice of dipping sauce - I went with honey garlic wing sauce. That was a great choice, making them taste like garlic sticks. I've decided that I am reviewing this as a dive bar, not a wing spot. Mandatory 1.5 star deduction for those wings, though. Man. Otherwise, if you get any of the other pub foods and order from their decent-sized taps, you'll have a good time watching the game and maybe shooting some pool. Maybe watching the game. They need a couple more TVs in there. So I'm right on the fence between 3 and 4 stars. I keep wanting to make this a 3 star review because of the wings, but I have a weakness for dive bars. Ultimately, I think it comes down to this: They say "every hour is a happy hour", but then that means there are never any price specials, so you pay full price for every app and drink. That adds up. I paid $40, admittedly for mozz sticks, wings, and 3 drinks, but if I went to the local Shark and ordered the same during happy hour, I'd be out for $30 including tip. 3 stars it is. read more

Knotty Pine Pub - Motor oil wings - Pubs Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

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I would have given 3 stars BUT your wings are amazing and I think I may come back. Standard pub, pool table and darts. Music playing and tv on. All good... my only problem was I ordered a rum chata with jack honey and it was put in more like a double shot glass which is fine but when my friend ordered it you gave her a bigger glass. And her glass had pink lipstick prints on it... that really was my only criticism. Sorry! I can always update my review but that was disappointing to see. But decent pub to chill and chat. It can get loud depending on the group of people in there. I enjoyed it there overall. The wings I got were the bloody mary and salt and vinegar. Sooo crunchy and delicious. The vinegar was not overwhelming and just enough salt. It was perfect. Next time I will try the other flavors :-) read more

Knotty Pine Pub - Bloody Mary and Salt & Vinegar wings.... sooo crunchy and delicious - Pubs Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

Motor oil wings. Best around Nice outdoor area as well. The staff are friendly and attentive. read more

This place is a goody old-time bar and grill serving really good food. The long-time owner is there often. He and the bartenders and kitchen staff are beyond courteous. They always ask to ensure you are satisfied with your food and experience. Fun, low-key pub. I can't say enough about their wings. They are plumper and juicier than what you get at other places - and always cooked to perfection with that nice crispy coating. As with other reviews, I have to recommend the "motor oil" coating. It is unique to KPP and worth raving about. read more

A perfect little super friendly local dive bar with beer on tap and fantastic wings. The Chicken Wings come in a lot of tasty flavors.

Stopped in after hiking in the area. Upon entering we were greeted by the bartender who reached out to shake our hands and welcomed us to this small but friendly bar. We ordered some wings which are coated in a sauce made at the bar. Although good, I would have liked just a bit more spice to mine. Plenty of drink options here and yes, they take a card. There is a nice outdoor area and perfectly placed TVs to catch the games. Very happy we stopped in. read more

Came here for the wings; hands down best wings in NJ. The sauce is motor oil and honey garlic. The wings are meaty, juicy, crispy, and flavorful. I'll definitely be back for more. read more

Knotty Pine Pub - Motor oil and honey garlic - Pubs Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

The KPP wings were amazing, the cheeseburger wrap was phenomenal and the staff and owner Superb. Came across this Gem by accident but will definitely come back when I'm in the area. Great neighborhood pub with a "your always welcome" atmosphere. read more

Knotty Pine Pub - a woman in the background - Pubs Near Me - Wharton, New Jersey

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The Wings are Awesome at the Knotty Pine Pub. Perfection in every flavorful bite I got the sweat brow going on. The burgers are really good here too, nothing fancy just bar food that tastes good and won't break the bank. They have Live Music every Friday night and Good times have been known to happen here. This place is a dive bar but the beers are cold and the bartender is on point. What else can you ask for? Well you can ask but you probably won't get it here. - Hey, they can't All be Zingers.- read more

Went there for Sun. football, once patrons & staff realized that my friend & I were not NYGiant fans, we definitely felt chilly, almost hostile attitudes, especially from the owner. Not good, and won't be back. C'mon guys, it's only a FB game, relax! read more

Overall a truly great place. You have to know where your going. For example, don't go in there looking for a Gastro pub or some type of fusion food. This is a dive bar, plain and simple, with inexpensive beer, barfood served on paper plates, and a dart league. Know what you're getting, and you won't be disappointed. The food is good and the service is even better. We were lucky to meet Jennifer last night. She is the normal weekend bartender but filling in for a colleague on a Tuesday night. Lucky us. The food won't disappoint you. I do need to challenge the best wings in New Jersey claim. Not sure if it was a vote or self appointed but in a state of nearly 9 million people, I have to believe somebody could dethrone them. I know I have had better. Sandwiches and burgers are really good. We had a sandwich not on the menu. Grilled cheese with turkey and bacon. Ask for it and ask them to add it to the menu. Bottom line, go there, grab a beer and try the wings and something for yourself. Either way you won't be disappointed read more

Burger is super good.. fries were too. I enjoy ordering from here now and then. I wish they would join grubhub though.

Beer is good. The burgers and fries were great. I didn't order the wings this time but have in the past and they were great. Place was great. Fun atmosphere. read more

Dive bar. Good is amazing and Bands play in the outdoor area for some Al fresco dancing

We've been meaning to try their wings for awhile now and tonight seemed like it wouldn't be too crowded to get a table. The Stella on draught was cold and starting things off right. The Knotty Pine Pub wings were good. I'd say they resemble your typical hot wings but the Motor Oil Wings were fantastic. They're not spicy but they have a crunchy texture to them and they were delicious. Our burgers were cooked perfectly and they were amazingly juicy. The server was very friendly and efficient. Great spot for a dive bar, cold beer and chicken wing kind of night. read more

Didn't know what to expect - we were pleasantly surprised- great dive bar with great food -Wings were awesome -we had the ribs were very tasty. read more