Wow. What a fantastic meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pine Tavern has a great bar area and a ton of seating throughout the rest of the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was absolutely fabulous. My friend and I tried the empanadas and clams for apps and both were delectable. The empanadas were stuffed and came with a great sauce to dip in. The clam were so flavorful, I was actually drinking the broth. We shared the Paella Valenciana and it was to die for. Tons of lobster, shrimp, clams and mussels. The rice was cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. With full stomached we still indulged in dessert - the biscoff tres leches and the berry cheesecake. Both made in house, the cheesecake was the winner for me. Super delicious and had a nice texture. The service left just a little something to be desired but the food absolutely made up for it. Will definitely be back! read more

The Pine Tavern - Paella Valenciana - Steakhouses Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

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Seated outside on a Saturday evening. More than half our party was kids. Great portions for reasonable prices. I was doubtful with such a huge menu but everyone enjoyed their meals! Good, fairly quick service. Consider adding mocktails to the menu. Maybe a talk through of the specials would be appreciated and sell them more of them. read more

The Pine Tavern - Rigatoni cayenne (no peas) - Steakhouses Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

The food here is absolutely incredible. The grilled salmon is my personal favorite, but the pork dishes and spaghetti with meatballs are also recommended. If you're a garlic fan I highly suggest you order the garlic mashed potatoes as one of your sides - legit cloves of roasted garlic on top! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It gets packed around dinner time so the earlier the better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Pine Tavern - Grilled salmon was so good! - Steakhouses Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

Our first time here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super impressed with the menu and the atmosphere is very comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waiter, Luis C was fun and quite personable! He kept our visit running super smooth. Our pre plan was burgers. Reading the menu was very challenging because we literally wanted to try everything! A great reason to keep coming back, and that we definitely will! Awesome and delicious. Thank you!! read more

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Haven't been here over 40 years. Had a reservation for 6 people for 6:30. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were seated right away in a comfortable location where you were able to hear each other talk.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started off with drinks and appetizers. Drinks were on the mark and the appetizers were delicious. Had fried calamari, sticky chicken wings and meatballs. All three sides were very tasty and more than enough for all 6 of us. Disappointed that they had no more guacamole . Our waitress was very attentive to all our needs. She gave us space to review the menu and answered all our questions concerning our orders. When the food came out, everything was to our liking and hot. We had salads, burgers, pork chop, shrimp/chicken francaise and fajitas. All delicious Yes, we did have desserts and coffee. Cheese cake, gelato and coffee. A great experience and would go back read more

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I really enjoyed everything about this place. The décor is truly unmatched. beautiful, upscale, and thoughtfully done. I actually felt a little underdressed, but the staff treated me wonderfully. The food was delicious. I didn't care for the French fries, but my crispy chicken sandwich was perfect, and the person I was with ordered the fajita burrito, which was juicy and well-seasoned. Both dishes were so good. If I'm ever in the area again, I'd 100% come back. read more

This is one of our favorite dinner places in the area. The baked goat cheese is the star of the show. Every time we come here, this HAS to be on our table!! The staff are always wonderful, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the environment is so welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is a wonderful restaurant to have local. Every dish we get here has exceeded our expectations for years. read more

The Pine Tavern - Baked Goat Cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

Decent place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a huge parking lot and a good amount of tables inside as well as a patio for outside dining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is efficient and this place doesn't seem to have a slow time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I came at 4 in the afternoon and it was still busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's great for a casual bite or a date night.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is varied and seems to lean more toward a Spanish vibe. It doesn't knock your socks off but it's not disappointing either. A reliable place to stop by for a drink or some food. I have been here 3 times now and I keep coming back read more

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All I can say this place is always packed, and there's only one reason. It's great food. Everything that comes out of that kitchen is just delicious. I'm a big fan of the skirt steak with mashed potatoes. Make sure to ask for a side of their homemade gravy. I guarantee you will love the experience. read more

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My girlfriend and I came here for some dinner on a Saturday evening. It was crowded, but we only had to wait like 10 minutes for a table. Once seated, we ordered the Boom Boom Shrimp as our appetizer. This was delicious. They gave you so much shrimp. And they were high quality shrimp as well. I absolutely loved the sauce they used for these shrimp. This was so good. A must order. After chatting for a bit, we then ordered our meals. We went with a tavern burger and a skirt streak meal. Once the meals came out, we were speechless. Everything looked so good. After trying a few bites of each, we loved our meal selections. The burger was cooked to a perfect medium. It was so juicy and flavorful. I didnt even need to add ketchup. One of the best burgers I ever had. The skirt steak was so tender and delicious as well. It was outstanding. Loved the sauce it came with too. And the fries were really good here too. Overall, everything was amazing and delicious. Highly recommended. I will be back to have some more delicious meals here. read more

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This place is really busy, reservations are for 6 or more. Saturday night party of 4 the wait was about 1hr. Little longer than I thought but when our turn came we were able to find out why. Service was outstanding, our waiter was the best. Food was excellent. Appetizers were expertly prepared, so many choices. We all shared everything that hit the table and it was all delicious. The paella was perfect, plenty of ingredients and not to much rice. The wagu beef was very tender and delicious. The porterhouse pork chop was another good one. Would recommend any of these. Desert was also spot on along with the cocktails during our dinner. This place is worth the visit. read more

The Pine Tavern - Steakhouses Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

If there were 6 stars, I'd give them. Let me tell you about the lifechanging experience I had with the macaroni and cheese here last night. This is how it happened. I glanced over and saw a kid next to me with a bubbling bowl of golden, cheesy heaven. I leaned over like a nosy neighbor and asked my waiter, "What did THAT KID get?" Mac n cheese, he says. Well, I ordered it. Best decision of my entire adult life. When the waiter brought it out, it was like he was presenting the Holy Grail. Creamy, gooey, perfectly cheesy. Im convinced angels were harmonizing in the background. I thought I had reached peak happiness, but then the waiter casually strolls back over and sets down ANOTHER bowl in front of me. Talk about service! And well, at that point, I knew I'd never look at regular mac & cheese the same way again. This is, without exaggeration, the best macaroni and cheese I've ever had in my life. I am now a better person because of it. Pine Tavern, you've ruined all other mac & cheese for me and I'm not even mad about it. read more

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Repeat visit for consistently great lunch. For appetizer I got the perfectly grilled octopus with buttery garlicky bread. I love the salad menu and this time got the salmon with balsamic dressing salad. The mango sangria was refreshing and not overly sweet. Service is always attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is always bright.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you remember the old pine tavern forget it. This new pine tavern is my favorite lunch spot. read more

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Went there today for lunch with my better half. We shared the grilled octopus appetizer which we've had before. It comes to the table still sizzling in a cast iron pan. Sprinkling fresh lemon juice on it makes it sizzle more and the smoke carries the amazing smell throughout the near vicinity. Deliciously charred, tender and very flavorful. Not chewy at all. My wife had the salmon and goat cheese salad. I had the apricot arugula salad with grilled chicken and an apricot dressing. Both salads were unique and very tasty. Would order all items again. read more

The Pine Tavern - Grilled octopus appetizer. Comes with garlic bread. - Steakhouses Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

Have you ever found a screw in your food before? That's what I got in my taco bowl on 7/10/25 during a lunch here. Biting into my salad I thought maybe it was a chicken bone boy was everyone at the table surprised when I spit out a screw! Manager showed no concern other than hmmmm...i wonder how that got there. We will try and find out how that got there. Never once asked if I was ok. We all sent our food back and they didnt even try and charge us. The lack of concern and no apologies are you kidding me??? read more

The Pine Tavern - Steakhouses Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

Service was top notch. Blue Sangria was excellent! Lunch was wonderful. Sloppy Joe Pastrami, Pork Milanese, and crème brûlée for dessert! read more

The Pine Tavern - Blue Sangria - Steakhouses Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We've come here so many times it is always packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service is great and the restaurant is clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] we got the pork chop in all the time. It is amazing. i got the pistachio salad with grilled chicken. The vinaigrette was delicious read more

The Pine Tavern - pear salad, pork chop - Steakhouses Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

Food is always good and very reasonable. Pork chop was cooked perfect and the grilled chicken is always great. Service at bar is ok . I suggest sticking with beer or wine because the alcohol pour is terrible. The waitress was good. read more

Excellent food and really nice people. Had the skirt steak with mashed potatoes for lunch. Perfectly done. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Spent some time chatting with other customers at the bar, it was a great time![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

What a nice casual restaurant with good food and great service. We did not need a reservation and there are lots of seatings for small or large groups. There is a bar area and dining area. We love coming here for a nice lunch or dinner. read more

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Food is very good. It's a little expensive, but the food is very good. We have a friend who eats her all the time, they love it.

LOVEEEEE The Pine Tavern! Perfect for a date night or to grab a bite and drinks with friends. I ordered their skirt steak with mashed potatoes and it was delicious as always! To drink, I ordered a few Moscow mules and they were so delicious. They were exactly what I needed after a long week. I was with a large party for a birthday, and even though we were a larger table our server was so attentive and friendly. She was constantly checking on us to make sure that we were enjoying! read more

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We ate here earlier this week, after not visiting in many years after a bad experience (pre-Covid). We thought we would try it again. The restaurant is inviting, clean, with decent sized tables. The hostess and our server were very nice, attentive and helpful. I ordered the pastrami sandwich and the meat was very good and very tender. My wife had the burrito and it was less than mediocre. The beef and chicken were fine, but the accompanying beans were a tepid pool with little flavor. The same can be said for the accompanying sauce. I'm afraid we won't be returning. read more

The Pine Tavern - Burrito - Steakhouses Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

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We used to frequent The Pine Tavern back when I lived in Old Bridge. A group of us would go after town meetings (before the renovation and enlarged space). [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bar area was more like a cozy pub atmosphere where locals could hang out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]While the new design is more spacious, the acoustics are rough, it's very loud, always crowded and chaotic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]However; we went on Easter Sunday and sat at the new and very open bar. It was so much, we had friendly people all around us. It was better than sitting in a booth or lonely table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Now onto the food and service: A plus! The menu & specials were extensive and tantalizing and had choices for many varied palates. Our bartender Chris was terrific, helpful and engaging. The food was served promptly; presented beautifully and appetizing. I had the pork chop with peppers, onions & nuchrooms. My friend had blackened scallops in a creamy Alfredo sauce. Both dishes were beyond delicious. Portions were ample, we took most of it home. There were still some offerings that were reasonably priced and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. We would definitely return! This is a winner! read more

My boyfriend and I have become regulars at Pine Tavern. Every time we go it is an exceptional experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely delicious - each dish was bursting with flavor, and you could tell that only the freshest ingredients were used. We love the mussels, which are perfectly seasoned and presented in a white wine broth that is absolutely delicious. My boyfriend likes the wings which fall off the bone. The Caesar salad is crisp and the dressing is perfect. We absolutely love the mac & cheese, which is homemade for sure. It's a must every time we go. For the main course, the skirt steak was simply outstanding - tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection. Every bite was a delight, and the combination of flavors was both inventive and comforting. The dessert, a berry cheesecake was the perfect ending to the meal. On top of that, the service was attentive without being intrusive, and the ambiance made the entire dining experience feel special. I'll definitely be returning and highly recommend this gem to anyone who loves great food! read more

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Went to The Pine Tavern last night, had a reservation and was seated on time. The menu has a good variety of food for all. The service was fast and excellent, the food (appetizers and entrees) were all prepared well and as asked for and all enjoyed their meals. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a busy Saturday night, but I highly recommend going.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You won't be disappointed! read more

This was the first time that my wife and I visited The Pine Tavern. My wife ordered a skirt steak with shrimp and I ordered a paella dish. Both meals were quite plentiful and absolutely delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was very nice and we could hear each other talk.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We walked out with half our meals uneaten. This restaurant is definitely a keeper. read more

Asked for medium well filet mignon which is about 50 dollars with a small side of Mac and cheese. The waiter gave me a well done steak with no sides (which is supposed to come with the order) and the Mac and cheese. He said that the Mac and cheese is the side when I specifically asked for the steak and a small side of Mac and cheese. I thought that was poor. Then I ordered cheese cake and the thing looked like someone took a bite out of it. Service used to be better. read more

The food was delicious. The service was excellent and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it has a warm, friendly atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back!

We celebrated my cousin's birthday at the Pines Tavern in NJ. We did not have reservation, however the hostess was able to work a miracle and get in without waiting a long time. The was delicious and served in a timely manner. This place is fabulous and very nice. read more

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Stopped in for some appetizers. They were all great. The Blackened Shrimp is our new favorite! read more

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Food is always delicious, and exactly what you'd expect. Never expected to get really good Italian here, but we did. Burgers are over the top. Try it you'll like it. read more

I have been to this restaurant a few times. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere is nothing special[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but the food and service are decent. I would recommend if you're looking for something simple and not fancy. read more

The food is great at good prices. I met people I went to high school over 50 years ago there for lunch this past Saturday. There are no reservations, so we were put on a waiting list. We waited about ten minutes for a table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant ambiance is nice and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I told the server right away that we wanted 3 separate checks : 1 for a couple, and 2 for the other individuals. The food came and we started eating. About ten minutes later, I wanted to order soda but our server was not around. She didn't come over to see if everything was okay or if we needed anything else. Another server came by who I ordered my soda from. When the bill arrived, the server brought only 2 checks not 3. She said they were already printed. I specifically said 3 separate checks. So I didn't make a big thing out of it and two of us figured out our share. But I explicitly said 3 checks. I was disappointed with the service. read more

Nice hometown spot. Lots of seating at the bar. Food was pretty standard. Service was good. read more

The Pine Tavern - Cindy Lou Who holiday drink - Steakhouses Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

I must have passed this hidden gem over a thousand times on my way home. Today I finally tried their food, the sloppy Joe Pastrami was juicy and flavorful , my vanilla bean ice cream complimented the delicious espresso I had. My excellent waitress Milena was awesome! I'm definitely coming back real soon. read more

The Pine Tavern - Espresso and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream - Steakhouses Near Me - Old Bridge, New Jersey

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The staff at our favorite restaurant always is nice, friendly and accommodating. Joann ,Theresa ,Cheryl to name a few of the staff are incredible. As far as the food you can't go wrong with anything on the menu ! read more

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This is the third and last time we go to Pine Tavern. If I could give them 0 or -5 stars I would. I ordered the cowboy skirt steak sandwich. There was minimal meat and what meat there was looked like kibble dog food. It was tough, tasteless and old. The bread was horrible as well. I would have been better off with a McDonalds Big Mac, at least going in I would know it would be "poop" food. In this way I was disappointed in "poop" from Pine Tavern. That sandwich and the extra $2.0 for fries was a total embarrassment. Needless to say I did not eat the entire mess. Diner microwaved food would have been better. read more

Absolutely love going here and recommending. I've had nothing but the best meals here. Skirt steak five star is unbeatable the porterhouse for two also unreal. The salads are all good... appetizers... guac, shrimp, octopus all amazing and the desserts... tres leches biscoff mmm the cheesecake pairs perfect with a cappuccino. I'm glad to have a fail safe restaurant can go to for lunch or dinner any day. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Was disappointed at the lack of holiday decorations! One sad Christmas tree and no holiday drink specials.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I also was very disappointed that they were serving instant mashed potatoes! That is unheard of at a nice restaurant. Do better. Won't be returning. read more