The Pig and Parrot Sandbar Reviews Summary

Category: American restaurant

Address: 201 Union Ln, Brielle, NJ 08730, USA

Phone: +17325287750

Rating: 4.2
based on 111 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Amazing place with very welcoming atmosphere and absolutely delicious food!"
  • "The food was plentiful, delicious and reasonable priced."
  • "Highly recommend to try tacos and tuna."
  • "We had a dish called Seafood Oreganata which was awesome, cant wait to go back for another helping!"
  • "The food was very good."
  • "Food was good. Had a band who played some great music."
  • "The food was delicious, the calamari was fresh, and crispy, not rubbery and greasy frozen junk!"

Cons:

  • "However it took us 45 minutes to get our food."
  • "Super disappointed. After taking 2 hours for our food to come out, everything was either luke warm or over cooked."
  • "Foods not even good, so many places that are better."
  • "Our margarita to share... was somehow both sweet AND bitter. We left half of it behind."
  • "They delivered fish tacos 4 times cold and manager doubted us."
  • "Disappointing. Mussels slightly larger than raisins, uninspiring sauce."
  • "The mahi mahi tacos looked like frozen fish sticks."

Service

Pros:

  • "The servers were warm, accepting and downright friendly."
  • "We went as a group of about 25! Was a rainy night yet great time outside and inside! The events co-ordinator and complete staff was so awesome and accommodating!"
  • "The owner came to check if everything is alright and it shows that he really cares about his guests and staff."
  • "Service was also good and prices were reasonable."
  • "Service is quick and the employees are very friendly!"
  • "The staff was so friendly!"
  • "Our server, Tatum was delightful."

Cons:

  • "Place is great and service was great but the hostess was the rudest person."
  • "We were asked to move to another table and they threw out our food (brought in from outside but we were spending money here) and wouldn’t replace it. The manager was very nasty."
  • "Hands down the most rude manager and owners we've ever experienced."
  • "Services was OK..although we watched them deliver our appetizer to wrong table."
  • "Don't waste your time. We were told to sit anywhere. We waited 15 minutes after sitting. The waitress never came to our table to even take our drink order."
  • "The waiter never entered our order to the kitchen, and after an hour+ wait, the manager canceled our entire order."
  • "Staff was slow, there was a man smoking in the waiting area which blew into our area as we are eating, the signs even say no smoking."

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

  • "Located on a marina overlooking the water, the Pig and the Parrot is the tiki bar that makes you feel welcome."
  • "Nice to sit outside of a view of the marina."
  • "Perfect outdoor restaurant/bar... Plenty of seating overlooking the marina and no discernible traffic noise..."
  • "Right out of a Jimmy Buffett song, but right here in Brielle at the Jersey Shore!"
  • "The location was great with an amazing view of the water!"
  • "This place has a great view, great vibe and good food."
  • "The atmosphere speaks for itself! Over dining next to the water so relaxing..."

Cons:

  • "I get it that it’s hard to find help but there were three hostesses sitting on their phones for hours and not one thought that of getting a water for kids that had been waiting for 2 hours to be seated."
  • "The outside atmosphere is okay at best, sitting under the tent seems to amplify the uncontrolled children's screams, while their parents get trashed."
  • "Sat outdoors, so atmosphere was beautiful. Did have to hold on to napkins so they wouldn't fly away."
  • "Never in my life have I felt more disrespected as a woman!! The owner should be absolutely ashamed of himself."
  • "The staff look miserable!"
  • "We arrived at the hostess station and was told that they couldn’t seat us due to the kitchen being backed up."
  • "However, I didn't notice any accessibility to the upstairs for handicapped patrons."

Value & Pricing

Pros:

  • "The food was plentiful, delicious and reasonable priced."
  • "Service was also good and prices were reasonable."
  • "Prices were reasonable."
  • "Pricing very reasonable."
  • "Prices are fair and the food is well worth the price..."
  • "They have a nice variety of alcoholic beverages."
  • "Food is always on point. Drinks are ahhmazing."

Cons:

  • "Better keep an eye on your what the bartender charges you!"
  • "The cocktails were pretty pricy, in fact 4 drinks cost more than our food bill."
  • "Too expensive also...two frozen drinks, three orders of tacos, and two sides was over $120 with the tip."
  • "Screwed up our order than gave us someone else's bill."
  • "There are no prices for drinks on the menu, which is because the drinks are overpriced."
  • "Drinks tasted like a mix. Very weak."
  • "It's very expensive, not worth it, in my opinion."

Additional Amenities

Pros:

  • "Plus it's dog friendly and my pup can go so we love that about it!"
  • "Best part is they're pet friendly."
  • "Lots of dogs there which is a plus to me!!"
  • "They even have hoodies if you get cold… talk about accommodating!"
  • "Great friendly staff & a awesome happy hour."
  • "My new favorite Happy Hour Friday hangout! Sushi is fresh and very well prepared."
  • "The beer cheese with the pretzel sticks is amazing."

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