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The Pine Tavern

Restaurant Cafe Bar Steak house

One of the Most Reviewed Caves in Old Bridge Township


Address

151 NJ-34, Matawan, NJ 07747, United States

Website

pinetavern.net

Contact

+1 732-727-5060

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Joe C. 2 years ago on Google
    Had dinner here a few weeks back with friends and had to go back with family. Absolutely love the food here and their is something for everyone. From the over the top skirt steaks, seafood and pasta. You will definitely find something for your taste buds. Try there amazing “Parrilladas” so big and so good! Will be back again!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great menu. The table had four different meals and they were all really good. Two different chicken plates , a taco, meatball parmesan sub and grill octopus. Again, they were all great. Our waiter could not have been nicer We ate outside. Still enjoy going here
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dennis H. 1 year ago on Google
    I had the seafood, wife had the chicken, mom had the meat. They were all amazing. They come out in a cast iron skillet with a burner so the food always comes out hot. Definitely would recommend for meat lovers.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Frank C. 2 years ago on Google
    Was recommended by friends and I was not disappointed. Garlic shrimp a d sautéed chorizo appetizers were very good. All of the lunch choices we ordered were also very good. We had fried fish sandwich, fried fish tacos and raspberry walnut salad with grilled chicken. I would definitely be back when I'm in the area.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 STEVEN E. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic menu selection. Everything from burgers to steaks to fish, chicken pork and seafood. Very happy And a fun dining experience. Loved our waitress. Very sweet.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Anthony R. 5 months ago on Google
    My family and I got takeout, I go to open up my burger and to my own horror I basically see one large patty. The bread, I don’t know if I can even call it bread, is literally an English muffin. Disgraceful. I have never in my life seen a patty triple the size of a hockey puck slapped onto two English muffins. Then they try to put one slice of tomato, two pieces of lettuce and one pickle on the side like it is a school lunch. The icing on the cake comes when I open the fried calamari and it turns out to be all chewy and mushy, consequently, I should have known this because we ordered from such an uncultured establishment.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dinara G. 2 years ago on Google
    Was my 1st time here. I was pleasantly surprised. Inside of the restaurant was nice. Service was fast and great. Appetizers were fresh and delicious . I usually don't like nachos and here they were really good. I had salmon. Salmon was good, but not great. I was missing something and I can't understand what it was missing. Mash potatoe with mustard seeds was interesting and good. Desert was very good..we had Ricotta Pistachio cake and chocolate temptation cake Overall nice experience P.s. some pictures are from Take out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John S. 1 year ago on Google
    Not at all what I expected from looking at the outside. Inside is beautiful but not over the top where it wouldn't be kid friendly. A lot of great options and the food was excellent. Make sure you get a Sangria pitcher. Well worth it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kanchi C. 2 years ago on Google
    Phenomenal food and phenomenal wait staff ( including the bartender, she’s an absolute sweetheart!). The drinks were amazing and they made my gimlet and my husbands old fashioned just how we like it. For food we ordered the Strip Pork Loin Stella and the Salmon Louisiana. The Salmon Louisiana was rich but light with three pieces coated in this wonderful lime and buttery sauce which I couldn’t help but mix in their saffron rice. The Strip Pork loin was bigger than I’ve ever had at most places but some still juicer than possible surrounded by a bed of brandy gravy coated mushrooms and onions. Both dishes were my favorite and I think I’d order them 100x more if made by the same chef. Also our server Melanie was so nice and accommodating to every time we needed a little longer too look at the menu and she didn’t come and ask us how are meal was when our mouths were full. Loved her! We definitely will be back here for date night!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 amanda m. 1 year ago on Google
    I have multiple food allergies. The staff at The Pine Tavern was so helpful and accommodating to ensure I have a safe meal. It was a great experience and I am looking forward to going back soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andriu O. 6 months ago on Google
    My wife and I went out for a lunch date and we decided to go to the Pine Tavern which was recommended by my classmate. He mentioned that the skirt steak was popular there, so we tried it. On our way in to the restaurant my wife and I received a warm welcome by the hostess. Gianna, our waitress was very friendly and provided exceptional costumer service. We ordered two appetizers ( grilled octopus & fried calamaris ) which were delicious. For our entrees we got the famous skirt steak which was perfectly cooked and delicious. I would highly recommend the restaurant for both the food and the friendly service. We will surely come back .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nadifa K. 8 months ago on Google
    Lee was my server and she was absolutely amazing. We came to pine tavern for the first time to celebrate my grandma and she was very attentive and kind. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and very warm during our entire experience. The food was amazing. We sat outside and the only thing I can say is try to eat when the sun is out because the mosquitos are crazy. Overall this is one of my new favorite spots to eat in New Jersey. The portion sizes are great and the vibe is nice. Very family, date night friendly. Thank you Lee for a great time!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Susan A. 4 months ago on Google
    First time there for dinner. Service was excellent food was delicious and plentiful with wide variety of choices. Nice atmosphere. Recommend going there to anyone we will absolutely be visiting again! Thanks for a nice evening!

  • 5/5 Tom E. 8 months ago on Google
    Great little family spot. Food is excellent. I love the BBQ and seafood pots. The garlic bread is on point!

  • 5/5 Rosemarie F. 5 months ago on Google
    I held my daughter's baby shower at The Pine Tavern and was extremely happy. The food was delicious; atmosphere was relaxing; and the staff were attentive and professional. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

  • 3/5 Diane Y. 5 months ago on Google
    2-1/2 stars. We have 11 people here for a Sunday night birthday dinner. The place is a bit dim, need to use the flash to see the menu. Food and Sangria were just okay. Service needs to improve as our server was not attended getting us water except when ordering and giving the bill. There was a moment another server came and asked me if I need something, I told her I like to see the drinks menu, she did not returns with the list nor telling our server. Last, my receipts printed with a default 20% gratuity, but actually charged 21.35% but why is not showing this? Not minding 20% or 21.35% since is a big party if service is standard but was really lack and the gratuity is taxable too? Didn't realize until I got home, hopefully they can improve the service to be better.

  • 5/5 Fred W. 6 months ago on Google
    I had been here many years ago, then about a year ago for lunch, and was not overly impressed... Once I actually looked at the dinner menu, I scheduled an evening and went for dinner. There was So much good stuff on the menu! The chorizo appetizer was awesome, the skirt steak was excellent, and the dessert was excellent as well... Drinks were very good and relatively cheap! Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Marcy C. 9 months ago on Google
    I had a wonderful experience. The food was outstanding- paella chicken and shrimp dish with a cocktail. Bravo to the chef. The hostess Sara was kind and the bartenders worked very well as a team ( Elena, Kara, Gianna, and Steven) and made excellent drinks. It was my first time there, and it was busy which is to be expected on a Friday evening. It was a little noisy, but my friend and I were able to still carry on conversations. All the above people treated us so well. I will happily revisit this place and recommend it to others. The staff and food deserve a 10 rating!!’👍🎉👏🎉

  • 5/5 Ola N. 9 months ago on Google
    Very nice staff,plenty of parking and there are sitting option outside which is nice. The food was fresh, I was really surprised by the Apricot Arugula Salad that was delicious, paired with the Focaccia Blanca just wonderful. I ordered filet Mignon in mushroom sauce, the sauce was a bit salty for my taste but overall it was tasty,the side of mashed potatoes was very good.

  • 5/5 Joseph C. 1 year ago on Google
    I finally had dinner at the pine tavern. Very impressed. It's a little bit pricey but considering the service and the food it was well worth it. The only minor distraction was that acoustically when the place is packed and everybody's talking it's a little bit noisy. That said I plan on going back again

  • 5/5 Joe C. 11 months ago on Google
    Came here for the first time and would definitely return. My wife has food allergies so any restaurant that is able to accommodate her is amazing to find. Our server was incredible with offering food suggestions, ensuring a safe meal for my wife, and checking in on the table in general. The food was all delicious and portion sizes were generous as well

  • 5/5 Michael K. 10 months ago on Google
    Portuguese smashed with Southern topped with BBQ and served in a non-descript hiding place…… welcome to pine tavern. Pork / shrimp / salad / burgers / more shrimp. Yum!!

  • 5/5 Michele D. 10 months ago on Google
    Great outdoor seating. Food is great! Serving size great. Indoor is beautiful!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Private dining room
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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