Top : United_States : NY : Bronx : Frankie And Johnnies Pine Tavern Restaurant1913 Bronxdale Avenue
Bronx
NY
United States
10462
Telephone : 718.792.5956
Opening Times : Daily 11am - Midnight
Type of cuisine served :Payment MethodsAll restaurants accept cash.
Alcohol : full bar. Parking : street parking.
ReviewsService is TERRIBLE I used to go to Frankie and Johnnie's Pine Tavern a lot. Overall, the food is okay. Not the best food for Italian, but the dishes are huge and outrageous. There absolutely no way you will finish your plate. So you're better off sharing. I used to go to Frankie and Johnnie's Pine Tavern a lot. Overall, the food is okay. Not the best food for Italian, but the dishes are huge and outrageous. There absolutely no way you will finish your plate. So you're better off sharing. But the service is awful. You wait over 1/2 hour for your food. Most of the time it arrives cold, and get this: They don't accept credit cards. ONLY form of payment is CASH. COME on!! Do you think the baseball players carry around CASH!?! If you have to choose, don't go there for dinner, especially on a week-end. Stick to City Island. But, for lunch it's okay; better service. At lunch time the food actually gets to you HOT instead of ICE COLD and you don't have to wait around for them to heat it up. Food Rating [4/10] Service Rating [4/10] Ambiance Rating [6/10] Food and Service were GREAT! I went on Sunday afternoon, and had a great dining experience! The restaurant was very crowded, but the waiter was efficient and friendly. Portions were huge, food was hot and VERY tasty! I went on Sunday afternoon, and had a great dining experience! The restaurant was very crowded, but the waiter was efficient and friendly. Portions were huge, food was hot and VERY tasty! Food Rating [8/10] Service Rating [10/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10] The Pine is an excellent place for Italian, steaks and seafood. Large portions and great value. Good service The Pine is an excellent place for Italian, steaks and seafood. Large portions and great value. Good service and a great atmosphere. Many Pro ball players dine at the Pine. Frankie and Johnnie's Pine Tavern is one of my favorites. Food Rating [10/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10] LOVE IT! One of my favorite places to eat! Yes, it gets crowded, so don't go if you're looking for a quiet, romantic evening. But for good food in a family-style environment, it's perfect! One of my favorite places to eat! Yes, it gets crowded, so don't go if you're looking for a quiet, romantic evening. But for good food in a family-style environment, it's perfect! Food Rating [8/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [6/10] Crowded, but worth it!!! While I have never had terrible service, or cold food at Frankie and Johnnie's, it can be a bit taxing waiting for your table - even with a reservation. But once you're in, it is well worth the wait!!! Tremendous portions of delectible dishes await - and the service is quite good, considering how busy it gets. While I have never had terrible service, or cold food at Frankie and Johnnie's, it can be a bit taxing waiting for your table - even with a reservation. But once you're in, it is well worth the wait!!! Tremendous portions of delectible dishes await - and the service is quite good, considering how busy it gets. I visit at least twice a month - and during the summer months, expect to see your favorite Yankee or Met player!!! Food Rating [8/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10] Pine Too aka Frankie Johnnies Pine Tavern Pine Too just as good as Frankie & Johnnie's. The service and food was wonderful. Honestly, have not been to Frankie & Johnnie's lately but I do remember how delicious everything is at Pine Tavern. My husband and I went only for a quick meal. We only had a sandwich and salad. Everything was awesome with enough leftover to bring home. Service and atmosphere just as delightful as the original Frankie & Johnnie's. The only thing that the size of the restaurant is not large, but I have to agree very romantic with outside space for dining under the stars. Pine Too just as good as Frankie & Johnnie's. The service and food was wonderful. Honestly, have not been to Frankie & Johnnie's lately but I do remember how delicious everything is at Pine Tavern. My husband and I went only for a quick meal. We only had a sandwich and salad. Everything was awesome with enough leftover to bring home. Service and atmosphere just as delightful as the original Frankie & Johnnie's. The only thing that the size of the restaurant is not large, but I have to agree very romantic with outside space for dining under the stars. Definitely, will go back in the near future. Food Rating [10/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10] Its Worth Every Last Bite If you can finish your meal... If you can finish your meal... What great portions, food was out of this world. Went with about 15 people. The service was excellent, didn't feel rushed. Can't wait to go back. Food Rating [10/10] Service Rating [10/10] Ambiance Rating [10/10] Frankie and Johnnies Pine Tavern - The Best I have been to Frankie & Johnnie's on many occasions and I must say I love the ambiance, service, food and courteousness. They make sure you don't leave hungry and the drinks they whip up are amazing. I will be there on 11/2/02 celebrating another birthday. I have been to Frankie & Johnnie's on many occasions and I must say I love the ambiance, service, food and courteousness. They make sure you don't leave hungry and the drinks they whip up are amazing. I will be there on 11/2/02 celebrating another birthday. Food Rating [10/10] Service Rating [10/10] Ambiance Rating [10/10] AWESOME RESTAURANT I'VE DINED AT ALL THREE RESTAURANTS,THE TWO IN THE BRONX AND THE ONE IN NEW ROCHELLE. I' CAN'T EVEN START TO EXPLAINE HOW GOOD THE FOOD AND SERVICE WAS IT BLEW ME AWAY. THE SEAFOOD DISHES WERE SO FRESH THAT IT JUMPED RIGHT OFF MY PLATE. THE CHICKEN PARM WAS BETTER THAN MY MOTHER'S AND THOSE ARE HARD SHOES TO FILL. I WON'T EAT ANYWHERE ELSE THANKS FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE. I'VE DINED AT ALL THREE RESTAURANTS,THE TWO IN THE BRONX AND THE ONE IN NEW ROCHELLE. I' CAN'T EVEN START TO EXPLAINE HOW GOOD THE FOOD AND SERVICE WAS IT BLEW ME AWAY. THE SEAFOOD DISHES WERE SO FRESH THAT IT JUMPED RIGHT OFF MY PLATE. THE CHICKEN PARM WAS BETTER THAN MY MOTHER'S AND THOSE ARE HARD SHOES TO FILL. I WON'T EAT ANYWHERE ELSE THANKS FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE. Food Rating [10/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [10/10] Outstanding Food and Service I don't live in New York anymore, but when I come to visit or passing through, I make it a point to eat at Frankie & Johnnie's Pine Tavern. The food is excellent and service is great. You never leave hungry. A great experience to say the least. I don't live in New York anymore, but when I come to visit or passing through, I make it a point to eat at Frankie & Johnnie's Pine Tavern. The food is excellent and service is great. You never leave hungry. A great experience to say the least. FANTASTIC The food always arrives hot, there's no way you can finish the entire plate..take home the left-overs, they are great the next day too. It gets crowded, but it's worth the wait! The food always arrives hot, there's no way you can finish the entire plate..take home the left-overs, they are great the next day too. It gets crowded, but it's worth the wait! Food Rating [8/10] Service Rating [8/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10] Dont Miss Out !!!!! What ever you do, don't miss out on the chance to eat here. Food was the best I've eaten anywhere. And you'll never ever leave there hungry. Service was as good as anywhere. If you finish the Zuppa di Pesce, your a bigger man than anyone I know. What ever you do, don't miss out on the chance to eat here. Food was the best I've eaten anywhere. And you'll never ever leave there hungry. Service was as good as anywhere. If you finish the Zuppa di Pesce, your a bigger man than anyone I know. Food Rating [10/10] Service Rating [10/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10] Great Experience My experience at Frankie and Johnnie's was the reason for my first visit to the Bronx - just this past Saturday evening. The food was wonderful and the service great as well. Courteous waitstaff anticipated what we wanted and made sure our experience was a great one. We ordered dishes "to share" and still ended up with leftovers to take home. Thanks folks! My experience at Frankie and Johnnie's was the reason for my first visit to the Bronx - just this past Saturday evening. The food was wonderful and the service great as well. Courteous waitstaff anticipated what we wanted and made sure our experience was a great one. We ordered dishes "to share" and still ended up with leftovers to take home. Thanks folks! Food Rating [8/10] Service Rating [10/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10] Great Stop After a Yankee Game We went to Pine Tavern last weekend 5/4/03 at 4:30PM on Sunday. We had a 20 min wait at the bar, which was fine. We sat in the center dining room and aside from a screaming child next to me the ambiance was fine. The service was a bit slow but very accomodating and eager to compensate for the "screamer". We went to Pine Tavern last weekend 5/4/03 at 4:30PM on Sunday. We had a 20 min wait at the bar, which was fine. We sat in the center dining room and aside from a screaming child next to me the ambiance was fine. The service was a bit slow but very accomodating and eager to compensate for the "screamer". The appetizer was mozzerla bread and it was great. The entrees were a bit tardy but well worth the wait. There was enough food for two persons on each plate. The salad was crisp and fresh and plentiful. The restaurant was well worth the trip and took the edge off the Yankee's loss to Oakland. If you are hungry this is the place for you. Remember they only accept Franklin,Jackson,Hamilton and Lincoln,there's not credit or debit here! Food Rating [8/10] Service Rating [6/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10] GREAT !!! Frankie & Johnnie's is the BEST !!! I have going there for years and it gets BETTER & BETTER !!! Frankie & Johnnie's is the BEST !!! I have going there for years and it gets BETTER & BETTER !!! The New hall is the perfect place for a party. Service was GREAT !!! "Jimmy Marone" has made Great improvements and with his staff they are always there for what ever you need to make your party great... GO >>> Food Rating [10/10] Service Rating [10/10] Ambiance Rating [10/10] Huge Portions, Tasty but Long Waits, Interesting Crowd and Bad Service Recommended: Zuppa de Pesce ( with more lobster, calamari and scallops than you can handle over linguine in a spicy tomato sauce ), Chicken Parm Sicillian Style, Fried Calamari and Filet Mignon. Huge portions and very good. Price is very reasonable and location is near the Zoo. Make a day of it. Great time/ most of the time. 7/10 rating. Recommended: Zuppa de Pesce ( with more lobster, calamari and scallops than you can handle over linguine in a spicy tomato sauce ), Chicken Parm Sicillian Style, Fried Calamari and Filet Mignon. Huge portions and very good. Price is very reasonable and location is near the Zoo. Make a day of it. Great time/ most of the time. 7/10 rating. However - you can wait more than one hour for a table, people behind you get seated before you, and you may have to share tables and be cramped ( unless you are in the back room/ very nice and spacious - request it ). The service is really slow, so request a menu before you get seated and order when they seat you. Or go at lunch time, much more pleasant and fast. Food is always hot, so don't believe the reviews. You will feel rushed after waiting so long, so take your time. They are trying to turn the tables over. Parking can be a problem and be wary of some of the blocks ( your car may be gone when you come out ). Use caution or take a cab. Bad Experience: We waited alomost 2 hours one Sunday for a table on a holiday weekend. We had this moran named Johnny ( who knew everyone that worked there )sharing a table with us. All he did was bore us and his girlfriend Diane with his ramblings about how his acting career and his financial job that he wanted to quit. He complained to us and the staff about the price of everything including soda and we even saw him taking bottles water and soda from his napsack to fill ice filled glasses he kept requesting. Avoid his table as he is always there when we decide to dine. We have seen him many times after only to pity the poor couple that has to share a table with him. He looks like the character Screech from TV and his girlfriend is a tall leggy swedish looking model. The crowd is interesting/ a good mix of male and female eye candy for your viewing. Scantily clad italian women are my prefernce. Good mix of Good fella types. Amusing and very fun. Food Rating [8/10] Service Rating [6/10] Ambiance Rating [8/10] NOT GOING BACK UNLESS I HEAR OF CHANGES Well finally took the plunge & tried Frankie & Johnnie's Pine Tavern. After hearing about the portions & the exceptional food went with a croud of 15. Made reservations on Mon. went on Sat.keeping in mind what past reviews have said about crowds. True,15 people is sometimes too large a party & long tables do not make for the best socialization. The waiter couldn't have been nicer & accommodating Well finally took the plunge & tried Frankie & Johnnie's Pine Tavern. After hearing about the portions & the exceptional food went with a croud of 15. Made reservations on Mon. went on Sat.keeping in mind what past reviews have said about crowds. True,15 people is sometimes too large a party & long tables do not make for the best socialization. The waiter couldn't have been nicer & accommodating He tried very hard to please, bringing extra very large salad platters & garlic bread, which everyone enjoyed. What happened to him between the salad & ordering, who knows. About 6 or 7 platters of appetizers were ordered, trying to cover a variety of selections. Baked clams were overdone, dry, sauce in mussels was below standard, too thick & heavy. There was some eggplant rollatini that was decent. Raw clams were best ever had. Hearing so much about the very large portions of entrees everyone was cautious about ordering since filling up on bread & salad. Well,an order of bacala went back, done very poorly, steak dishes were acceptable fairly large, parm dishes were same, but when it came to the fish dishes, like filet of sole oreganata & shrimp scampi, the serving were very scant. The shrimp had about 8-10 very small shimp in a large platter which made the sevings look even smaller. Not much to share. The pasta on the side were decent portions, not particularly tasty.All in all the it took 3 hours to get our meals.At best I would rate this restaurant as fair. What happened to the old Pine tavern that used to be? Food Rating [4/10] Service Rating [4/10] Ambiance Rating [6/10]
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