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Old-school American comfort foods & cocktails, served in a rustic, supper-club setting.
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Address: 989 US-202, Branchburg, NJ 08876
Phone: (908) 526-0717
Website: http://www.thirstysnj.com/
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Reviews
Steve Beaver
If my wife was with me, we would have never made it in the door. The exterior is dated, but inside…. the food was amazing! I eat at the bar and the people were great and welcoming. One local said “everything here is great” and she wasn’t wrong. I only had two appetizers, but the buffalo wings and Japanese shrimp were both amazing!
… morePatrick DeBono
Came in for dinner while in town and really enjoyed a good meal and excellent service.
The ambiance is lacking and the restaurant is dated, but clean.
Food was very good – I had their cheesesteak and liked it a lot and my wife had their seared ahi tuna salad and loved it.
Our server was excellent. Engaging, knew the menu well, was friendly and provided really great service.
They have a full bar and small-ish draft menu with just a couple of craft brews. Parking lot was small. Seemed like several at the bar were regulars.
… moreThe ambiance is lacking and the restaurant is dated, but clean.
Food was very good – I had their cheesesteak and liked it a lot and my wife had their seared ahi tuna salad and loved it.
Our server was excellent. Engaging, knew the menu well, was friendly and provided really great service.
They have a full bar and small-ish draft menu with just a couple of craft brews. Parking lot was small. Seemed like several at the bar were regulars.
Keith Carey
The Thirsty Tavern
I stopped by The Thirsty Tavern while on a business trip and was drawn in by its local flair. The place has a cozy, small-town vibe with a mix of locals hanging out at the bar. As the evening went on, it got busier, mostly with more locals arriving, which added to the lively atmosphere.
The staff were incredibly nice and accommodating, which I appreciated. For starters, I ordered the fried calamari. It came out hot and was served with a tangy tomato sauce and a wedge of lemon. Unfortunately, the calamari was a bit on the chewy side and didn’t have the crispiness I was hoping for.
For my main dish, I chose the Thirty’s Triple Sauté—a hearty combination of sausage, chicken, and shrimp over a bed of rice with onions, peppers, and a flavorful sauce. While the taste was spot-on, the dish arrived so piping hot that it burned my mouth, and I had to wait a long time for it to cool down. By the time I could really enjoy it, the delay had put a damper on the experience.
Overall, The Thirsty Tavern had some positives: friendly service, a great local vibe, and decent flavors. But the execution of the dishes left something to be desired. If I’m in the area again, I’d probably look for a different spot.
… moreI stopped by The Thirsty Tavern while on a business trip and was drawn in by its local flair. The place has a cozy, small-town vibe with a mix of locals hanging out at the bar. As the evening went on, it got busier, mostly with more locals arriving, which added to the lively atmosphere.
The staff were incredibly nice and accommodating, which I appreciated. For starters, I ordered the fried calamari. It came out hot and was served with a tangy tomato sauce and a wedge of lemon. Unfortunately, the calamari was a bit on the chewy side and didn’t have the crispiness I was hoping for.
For my main dish, I chose the Thirty’s Triple Sauté—a hearty combination of sausage, chicken, and shrimp over a bed of rice with onions, peppers, and a flavorful sauce. While the taste was spot-on, the dish arrived so piping hot that it burned my mouth, and I had to wait a long time for it to cool down. By the time I could really enjoy it, the delay had put a damper on the experience.
Overall, The Thirsty Tavern had some positives: friendly service, a great local vibe, and decent flavors. But the execution of the dishes left something to be desired. If I’m in the area again, I’d probably look for a different spot.
Darryl Brooks
Never judge a book by its cover. Didn’t want to go to a bar for dinner, but there wasn’t a huge choice for mom and pop places in the area. There were a lot of good reviews, so we gabe it a shot. The Japanese shrimp had an amazing sauce, which we also dipped out bread in. My wife got seared tuna steak since there were a ton of reviews. She said it was the best she ever had. I got the grilled salmon and poured the remaining Japanese shrimp sauce on it. PERFECT!! You would never expect food to taste like this at a bar. They even put detail into the plating. The atmosphere isn’t loud, friendly staff and patrons. Our server, David, was polite, fast, and a cool guy. Will return when we are in the area again.
… moreDane Dorn
One word…Outstanding. An amazing local place. If we came back here, would definitely return! Everything was very good!
… moreDarlene McMahon
First time here. I loved it. Had a steak and it was done to perfection. We had so much attention from the wait staff. Very casual and we were in a nice little room separate from the bar. It was quaint and quiet, great atmosphere. It’s a definite repeat
… moreEc Borges
Perfect example of “Don’t judge the book by its cover”!!! I especially like to give my money to small businesses, so while staying in Branchburg, New Jersey, we looked for a small, cozy restaurant. There’s not much around to choose from, I found Thirty’s, me not being a drinker thought right away, ugh, not sure if this is a good place to go, but I looked at the reviews and they were pretty impressive so we decided to give it a shot…
Well, this is a very cool place, actually. Good music and not too loud, just enough to be pleasant. There’s a good amount of booths, an area with just tables and the bar area that looked like just a bunch of friends spending time together, eating and talking. The service was very pleasant. Our server was David, and he was very polite, with good suggestions and great service. The food was AMAZING!!! We chose as appetizer, the Japanese shrimp, the sauce is so delicious, and shrimp cooked just right. We got a basket of bread, and we ended up dipping our bread in the sauce. For entrées we got the Grilled Samon and the Seared Tuna. I was so impressed. My tuna was cooked perfectly, and so were the veggies. The dishes were beautifully put together. A very high-end restaurant could serve these dishes just like that. For dessert, we got the Hazelnut truffle, which was very good as well. Last but not least, I have to say that I got a lemonade, which a lot of times is terrible no matter where you go. Usually extremely sweet and tasting like cheap powder drink, well this was also a big surprise to me, it ltasted like homemade lemonade., just perfect. The prices were great as well. We had the best time and felt so good about this choice. We will for sure come back. The best of luck for the owner of this great small business.
… moreWell, this is a very cool place, actually. Good music and not too loud, just enough to be pleasant. There’s a good amount of booths, an area with just tables and the bar area that looked like just a bunch of friends spending time together, eating and talking. The service was very pleasant. Our server was David, and he was very polite, with good suggestions and great service. The food was AMAZING!!! We chose as appetizer, the Japanese shrimp, the sauce is so delicious, and shrimp cooked just right. We got a basket of bread, and we ended up dipping our bread in the sauce. For entrées we got the Grilled Samon and the Seared Tuna. I was so impressed. My tuna was cooked perfectly, and so were the veggies. The dishes were beautifully put together. A very high-end restaurant could serve these dishes just like that. For dessert, we got the Hazelnut truffle, which was very good as well. Last but not least, I have to say that I got a lemonade, which a lot of times is terrible no matter where you go. Usually extremely sweet and tasting like cheap powder drink, well this was also a big surprise to me, it ltasted like homemade lemonade., just perfect. The prices were great as well. We had the best time and felt so good about this choice. We will for sure come back. The best of luck for the owner of this great small business.
HAMMOND TRANSPORT LLC
Meg and Katie were the very best, down-to-earth mother and daughter duo who provided a perfectly entertaining atmosphere!!! The stories Meg could tell from the 47… let me say that again, 47 YEARS she’s been working here!! The food was just as great as the staff. Nearly everything is made from scratch here. The fish and chips was among the best we’ve had in our travels and the codfish sandwich was also top notch. So good that we ordered something to go, because we knew we couldn’t go wrong if they were recommending it- the Chicken Francaise Hoagie. The head chef has even been here 30 years so the consistency is going to be unparalleled. We will let you know after we come back for our next visit because now, there’s no way we will be passing up this place when we’re in town!
… morechris todd
So, I’d really like to know more of the story of this place. I remember seeing this place all the time when I lived in Branchburg, which was from ages 5-14. I’m now 47. And the place is still here. I had to stop in for a beer and I was pleasantly surprised. It was laid back, friendly, and just seemed to be a relaxed hang. I do need to come back again when I have more time and it’s earlier, as I only come through BBurg about once a year now – but man! How long has this place been around! The stories the walls could tell, I’m sure!!
… moreMike Girardi
Just finished devouring my takeout order and have to say it was delicious. Steak was cooked perfectly. Ribs falling off the bone very impressed! I’m upset it took me so long to try this place being a local, I’ll be back !
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