Pj's Pub

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  I've been coming to PJ's for the past four years regularly. I think the food and the atmosphere are fantastic for Narragansett. The pizzas, sandwiches, and burgers are great and always consistent. There is definitely a great menu selection, and not so much that it is overwhelming to make a decision like some places. They also do a great job with coming up with daily specials. I'd say one of the best menu items is the Greek Spinach Pie, it is made with phyllo dough, and served with a small side salad. Definitely reasonably priced, which is great. Another great menu item is the Shrimp Scampi Pizza.
  During football season, there is a nice $3 mini menu where you can order mini pizzas, calzones, and wings (30 cents each). I think they've done a great job establishing a nice local following as well as tourists during the summer months.

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  Posted on 07.01.13 Meghan M.

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  We were in Narragansett a couple of weeks ago for a week's vacation - and we had NEVER been to PJ's Pub!!  It's just around the corner from where we stay in the summertime.  We were planning to go to Markos' but they had moved away :-( - Crazy Burger is just CRAZY busy - so we actually ended up at PJ's by default.  WELL, we were so very pleasantly surprised with PJ's.  It was my once a summer time to get fried clams, and these did not disappoint.  Whole fat belly clams, deep fried in a light batter and served with homemade french fries (and something else, but I'm writing about the important stuff!!) were to die for.  I was more than pleased with my dinner, and the wait staff was oh so efficient and friendly.  Initially my clams arrived not as hot as I would like and I hailed down the waitress.  She whisked them away and whisked back some piping hot fresh clams.  THEN the owner's son/chef ambled over and apologized to me for the temperature of the first order.  I was blown away.  My hubby had fish and chips and he was very pleased as well.  (He does't rave a lot, so if he doesn't complain I always assume it's good.)  Convenient and delicious as PJ's was for us, we went back yet another night.  This time I had linguine with white clam sauce.  This delicious dish was packed with delicious perfectly cooked steamed clams on top of a heaping helping of linguine with yet more clams incorporated into the sauce.  I ate every single bite on my plate (I was a piggy that week).  My husband had a plain old burger with fries and a salad, and again, no complaints from this guy (so assume it was excellent!!).  I am extremely happy with PJ;s Pub.  It does what it does, well, and I have no complaints.  I am only leaving off a star because of the first helping of room temperature clams.  I really did like this place.  I tend to get overzealous when I really like a place, and don't want to go overboard and tell you this is haute cuisine or gourmet gourmet.  It is simply a fine pub, with better than pub food, good drinks, good service, and a really friendly vibe.  I will definitely always go back there whenever I am in Narragansett for an extended period (like a week) and I might even give it five stars next time.   HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - I don't think you can wrong at PJ's Pub.  xxxxx

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  Posted on 08.05.12 Beverly S.

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  Awesome food, consistent.  Pizza's are delish.  Just keep an eye out for "Mo" the bartender.  She's a miserable woman!

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  Posted on 07.29.12 Pat M.

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  The blonde young lady bar tending was miserable and made me feel uncomfortable. I ordered a beer right when I sat down and she brought me the bill along with the beer, as if trying to rush me out the door. I ordered two more after that and she did the same thing with each one. Customer service is an important part of the job, and the success of the establishment. Her behavior was rude, bad for business, as well as her tips. A smile and being personable goes a long way with being a bartender, especially when you're job is dealing with people one on one.
  
  I can't accurately rate this place because I have not tried the food, but the service was pretty bad. Service rating: 1.5

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  Posted on 06.07.12 Steven M.

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  Ordered a medium rare to rare take out hamburger with sweet french fries yesterday.  The bartender warned me that he didn't run the kitchen which should have been my first clue.  Unfortunately I didn't  check the order before I took it out or I would have returned it.  The hamburger was well done to the point that I didn't actually finish eating it and the sweet fries were on the soft side. I've had decent take outs before and may give PJ another chance in a month or two when I mellow, but if they repeat - - I'm outta here!

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  Posted on 06.05.12 Bill S.

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  Good food, fair pricing, good service

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  Posted on 06.04.12 Doug V.

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  Went recently & used a <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2FRestaurant.com&s=0aab4cbd731f3d3b0d1453050d3abc56a8c80bd214e25469c7555b750dca8a51" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://Restaurant.com</a> coupon.....it was a sad, sad experience.    
  
  I will not be returning to PJ's, nor will I be sending ANYONE their way ever, ever again.  
  
  When they first started selling the discounted coupons they had no restrictions in place.  I bought 1 just to have it on hand for when I wanted to take myself out, go it  probably in early December 2011.  Well, then they smartened up I guess & put a restriction on any further discounted coupons bought from the <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2FRestaurant.com&s=0aab4cbd731f3d3b0d1453050d3abc56a8c80bd214e25469c7555b750dca8a51" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://Restaurant.com</a> site that said "not to be used towards alcohol" ...blah, blah, something like that.  
  
  So the coupon I had bought back in Dec. 2011 DID NOT SAY THAT ON IT!   You with me so far on this fantastic voyage?????
  
  Met up with a friend at the bar , he had never been there before.  I  get there & he proceeds to tell me that he didn't get a very welcoming / happy vibe when he entered the place.  His words "I felt I was being looked at like I was 20 again, trying to get served at the cool place", he is 34, he does not look 20.  
  
  I sit & the bartender was finishing up talking to the guy next to my friend about golf....I hate golf, it was on the TV & they were talking about it, now I am in golf overload & definitely in desperate need of a drink!  I am finally asked what I would like after they compare club sizes etc...and I say I would like a Margarita made with "preferably anything BUT  Jose Cuervo"...wanna guess what my drink was made with?  Shitty bartender wanted to talk more golf instead of making a decent drink & LISTENING to the customer's wants & needs.  What ever, I drank it anyhow as I listened to more golf chatter....wait, I can't even call it chatter, because I remember this bartender being LOUD.  The place was not busy, no need to shout buddy! Or swear, which he did plenty of that too.  Don't get me wrong, I have a mouth like a sailor...just not in front of customers though dude!!!!    
  
  We did order food & was presented with exactly what we ordered, I had Greek calamari & friend had a seafood lasagna.  Both were very good.  
  
  I am more upset with the service & how this bartender acted...like a spazoid once it came time for the bill.  He proceeded to inform us that we could not use the <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2FRestaurant.com&s=0aab4cbd731f3d3b0d1453050d3abc56a8c80bd214e25469c7555b750dca8a51" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://Restaurant.com</a> gift certificate because we had ordered alcohol, I asked where it said that on the gift certificate, he had no answer for me at all.  Went to find his manger & took forever to finally tell us that we could use it but then proceeded to treat us like 2nd class citizens for the remainder of our time there.    
  
  I cannot even begin to tell you how many times I have been here & had fine service, or how many people I personally send (oppssss, I mean sent, because I will never send another person there again) here through out the summer.  
  
  I work VERY close to here & after the way I was treated the last time, I know for certain it will be the last time.  They went up on their prices last summer & I tried to over look that.  At least if you plan on upping everything by at least a dollar or two, make sure you have PROFESSIONAL staff members to carry out the food & be the face for your business & make DAMN sure that they have EXCELLENT customer service skills!  This bartender was none of that....
  
  Let me remind you that in peak summer this establishment being on Boon St. in Narragansett , I know that they  will have no trouble at all getting customers.  What do you plan to do when the tourist are gone PJ's?  I am a local, and you just lost my business.    I have told other locals that I know  of my last experience at PJ's and they were not surprised.  Change your ways PJ's, and change em' quick......
  
  NOTE: The last time that I reviewed this establishment was in 4/2010... obviously they have gone down hill since then....

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  Posted on 03.19.12 Annie H.

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  had an excellent fish sandwich (comes fried or baked - I got the baked and it was a great low fat, satisfying option).  Service was great and was a fun place for a large group.

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  Posted on 03.06.12 Jennifer M.

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  Wow, i just read some of the other reviews, apparently the restaurant service here has gotten much better, because I had a great experience there.  I asked the waitress what they offered that was Gluten-Free and the manager approached me and said that they have GF pasta on hand as well as other items on the menu that I could have.  My friends and I had a great and fondly remembered meal at PJ's Pub.
  
  My friends and I recently ate here at PJ's Pub on a trip to Narragansett, RI, if you happen to find yourself out that way, find the place . . . great food, great service, good atmosphere. Most restaurants I went to in the ten days I was in New England had nothing specific to offer me in the way of Gluten-Free.  I was very pleased to find that they had/have Gluten-Free pasta on hand. I had a lovely dinner. My friends very much enjoyed thier fried oysters and fish & chips. ~AM

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  Posted on 09.13.11 Anna Marie G.

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  The trivia may be good, but the wait staff and management is rude and unappreciative of your business.  
  
  Apparently if you're a large group of regulars, you're too much "trouble" for them, and get snubbed and told off.  If you want a place that has some consideration for their customers, look elsewhere.
  
  After nine months of coming by almost every week, I'll admit that I' disappointed that I no longer feel comfortable going here.

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  Posted on 05.26.10 Mike B.

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  Usually go here to grab a quick 'Gansett at the bar with some wings or take out fish and chips on Friday.. This weekend went to PJs with a bunch of friends to have dinner and really had a great meal.
  
  I knew their calamari was good, but then for the first time we had an artichoke dip appetizer that was  so wicked good we wanted more.
  
  That put us in a good mood and the rest of the meal was great too. Some had the fresh fish specials , some had pasta dishes and the meat lovers were happy too.
  
  The price was really reasonable , from drinks through the apps and the main meals, can't comment on the desserts because nobody had room for them.
  
  Service was prompt and friendly too.

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  Posted on 03.01.10 Bill G.

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