A very unique experience in a casual setting! The food is outstanding - absolutely delicious - chef Patrick honestly puts his heart and soul into each dish. From the smoked meats to the Brussels sprouts to their signature Pineapple Express cocktail, you will devour ever morsel! They have live bands provide an eclectic mix of tunes to attract all ages as well as an outside patio space! I appreciate the casual atmosphere and its ample parking and of course the history of this building is mind blowing! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steven Chait
If you’re a Deadhead a great local place to see bands.Very casual atmosphere with a variety of local beers on tap.Only downside is terrible acoustics.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Alvin Mathew
Okay food. Okay service. A great overall at atmosphere to sit in though. Many places to sit and eat. Good place to visit in New Jersey suburbs.
Good food and drinks spoiled by the rudeness of the owner.reply to Damon: I’m sure we are both too busy to be going back on forth here, but I want to reiterate what others have pointed out and you refuse to believe: we had about 25 people. You assumed (always a bad idea) everyone in that back area was with us. They were not. All you had to do was come back there and chat with us and all the ugliness would have been avoided. It’s sad because we were really enjoying the food and drinks (yes, everyone ate and drank).
Joseph Haviland
First time at Pineapple Express barbecue. Wasn't sure what to expect we're going there to see a band, and I can say I was very impressed with everything from the service the food the atmosphere the band was amazing. Definitely going to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grace Kelly
A festive atmosphere that is family friendly. I had the baked sweet potato with added brisket. Delicious. I had red wine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan McCarthy
We had been here when it was owned by the previous owner. The previous owner had amazing food. This time, there were highlights, the brisket was great, ribs and sliders were good, and the service was great. I think anyone should try it and judge for them selves.
Expensive and lackluster taste. The brisket doesn't have enough smoke flavor but the chili was good, meaty and spicy. Wings were tasty but expensive too. Drink are $5 at happy hour. That's nice. Service is good I liked the venue, the ambiance is right and if a band was playing later, it would have been a nice night.
Michael M.
Great food fun place to visit!, service is friendly they have great root beer and a million beers.
Susan Zhu
Super kid friendly place with great gluten free BBQ. In the summer the backyard has sandboxes for kids. In the winter kids have room to roam without parents feeling judged for letting them do so. Live music some nights too.Things we love: brisket, fried chicken (better than the tendies), mac and cheese, ribs, brussel sprouts, cornbread. So impressed with how good the cornbread and mac and cheese are for being gluten free! We don't drink alcohol but they have a bar and happy hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Barbecue Baby Back Ribs Macaroni and Cheese Collard Greens Fried Chicken, Cornbread, 4 Piece Yard Bird, Catering Fried Brussels Sprouts, Mac & Cheese
I really enjoyed the brisket and I'll go back but I didn't care for the baked beans and no Heineken. But yes I loved everything else and will bring my friends, service was great especially at the bar,very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenny V.
Our recent visit to this converted train station restaurant was an enjoyable experience. The restaurant has a spacious dining area with plenty of tables and bar seating. We went on a Saturday night and there was live music, which added to the atmosphere. The restaurant is also kid-friendly and they provide table games to entertain the little ones. The food was good - the brisket was seasoned well, the mac and cheese was gluten free which the kids enjoyed, and the waffle fries were decent. There is ample parking available in the restaurant's lot and along the surrounding streets. Overall, we would recommend this restaurant to others.
Jay N.
Went there on a Saturday night to watch basketball game. The service was great. We sat at the bar. The bartenders were very friendly drinks. (adult beverages) were great. The food was typical bar, food, but tasty, crowded, great atmosphere, We had enjoyable evening
George Gabel
Great open space for music . Food window,good bbq,big bar,parking lot full,but also street parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich
Harrison Kanarick
Great place to bring kids in an open atmosphere with a good amount of beers to choose from. Food was pretty good but some were hit or miss. For example the fried chicken was good but the nachos were a little blah. Cornbread was nothing special either but the brisket was a hit.
A very unique experience in a casual setting! The food is outstanding - absolutely delicious - chef Patrick honestly puts his heart and soul into each dish. From the smoked meats to the Brussels sprouts to their signature Pineapple Express cocktail, you will devour ever morsel! They have live bands provide an eclectic mix of tunes to attract all ages as well as an outside patio space! I appreciate the casual atmosphere and its ample parking and of course the history of this building is mind blowing! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you’re a Deadhead a great local place to see bands.Very casual atmosphere with a variety of local beers on tap.Only downside is terrible acoustics.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Okay food. Okay service. A great overall at atmosphere to sit in though. Many places to sit and eat. Good place to visit in New Jersey suburbs.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cornbread, Coleslaw, Wings, Fried, Chopped Brisket Sandwich, Pulled Pork Sandwich
Good food and drinks spoiled by the rudeness of the owner.reply to Damon: I’m sure we are both too busy to be going back on forth here, but I want to reiterate what others have pointed out and you refuse to believe: we had about 25 people. You assumed (always a bad idea) everyone in that back area was with us. They were not. All you had to do was come back there and chat with us and all the ugliness would have been avoided. It’s sad because we were really enjoying the food and drinks (yes, everyone ate and drank).
First time at Pineapple Express barbecue. Wasn't sure what to expect we're going there to see a band, and I can say I was very impressed with everything from the service the food the atmosphere the band was amazing. Definitely going to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A festive atmosphere that is family friendly. I had the baked sweet potato with added brisket. Delicious. I had red wine.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had been here when it was owned by the previous owner. The previous owner had amazing food. This time, there were highlights, the brisket was great, ribs and sliders were good, and the service was great. I think anyone should try it and judge for them selves.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork, Pulled Pork Sandwich
Expensive and lackluster taste. The brisket doesn't have enough smoke flavor but the chili was good, meaty and spicy. Wings were tasty but expensive too. Drink are $5 at happy hour. That's nice. Service is good I liked the venue, the ambiance is right and if a band was playing later, it would have been a nice night.
Great food fun place to visit!, service is friendly they have great root beer and a million beers.
Super kid friendly place with great gluten free BBQ. In the summer the backyard has sandboxes for kids. In the winter kids have room to roam without parents feeling judged for letting them do so. Live music some nights too.Things we love: brisket, fried chicken (better than the tendies), mac and cheese, ribs, brussel sprouts, cornbread. So impressed with how good the cornbread and mac and cheese are for being gluten free! We don't drink alcohol but they have a bar and happy hour.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Barbecue Baby Back Ribs Macaroni and Cheese Collard Greens Fried Chicken, Cornbread, 4 Piece Yard Bird, Catering Fried Brussels Sprouts, Mac & Cheese
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I really enjoyed the brisket and I'll go back but I didn't care for the baked beans and no Heineken. But yes I loved everything else and will bring my friends, service was great especially at the bar,very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our recent visit to this converted train station restaurant was an enjoyable experience. The restaurant has a spacious dining area with plenty of tables and bar seating. We went on a Saturday night and there was live music, which added to the atmosphere. The restaurant is also kid-friendly and they provide table games to entertain the little ones. The food was good - the brisket was seasoned well, the mac and cheese was gluten free which the kids enjoyed, and the waffle fries were decent. There is ample parking available in the restaurant's lot and along the surrounding streets. Overall, we would recommend this restaurant to others.
Went there on a Saturday night to watch basketball game. The service was great. We sat at the bar. The bartenders were very friendly drinks. (adult beverages) were great. The food was typical bar, food, but tasty, crowded, great atmosphere, We had enjoyable evening
Great open space for music . Food window,good bbq,big bar,parking lot full,but also street parking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken Sandwich
Great place to bring kids in an open atmosphere with a good amount of beers to choose from. Food was pretty good but some were hit or miss. For example the fried chicken was good but the nachos were a little blah. Cornbread was nothing special either but the brisket was a hit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4