Biggie’s

We didn’t make it to our reserved spot for dinner in the city, and having trudged through absolute brick, we decided to start walking from the PATH. We were coming up with ideas for where we could grab good dinner and saw biggie’s– I had it bookmarked. Havanas Cuban food next door sounded tempting but I hadn’t had a chance to look through Unilocal reviews for it beforehand.
We walked in and the place only had about 10 tables filled. The hostess tried to seat us next to 2 huge and loud groups– I said absoeffinlutely not. Why? There were plenty of seats. Then she took us to the back… NO. At this point, I just said, «let me take the high top.» Yes, it’s a 6 seater. So what? The place was dead. She obliged and went on her way (this reminded me of the On the Teak hostess who clearly did not know how to do her job).
Our waiter was nice but he was somewhat hard to get a hold of. We had to chase him down a couple of times– for a pretty relaxed night, that fall below ideal service.
We were contemplating whether we should get raw bar or some seafood entrees. It is, after all, a seafood joint. But with such a small number of patrons, I inevitably questioned the quality and freshness of the raw bar options. We decided to skip a heavy selection of seafood. Soooo, we opted for the tuna tacos (was cooked well when we asked for medium well. Go with medium so it doesn’t make it too tough). It came with a wasabi mayo sauce, which added a nice spicy kick to the whole ensemble.
The wedges (no bacon) were good– came with tarter sauce… Was expecting sour cream– the usual addition to potato skin. These were fine. Enough cheddar cheese to make me happy. Then we shared the New English clam chowder. It was good– very good, in fact. I also loved how the waiter offered to split it for us in advance so we didn’t have to engage inadvertent spoon fights.
The chicken tenders were good but the sauce that came with– horseradish+mustard mix– was BOMB. Loved it. I let the tenders swim a bit in it before I chomped away at it like it was nobody’s business.
We ordered a lot of drinks– and it was past 7pm (HH ends then), so I was expecting a big bill. To my surprise, it barely hit 3 digits before tip. The drinks are strong — I had one too many titos with a splash of pineapple juice. Heavy handed bartenders are my absolutely favorite.
The décor is VERY VERY casual. I wouldn’t choose this for a date night. It’s a good place to stop buy for a beer and a filling meal but nothing more. Of course, I expect this place to be at capacity on game days with all their TVs and spacious standing area. I’m not crossing this off my list just yet. I’m definitely gonna try a seafood entrée (was hard to find something that was GF and I got sick of reading… I’ll be back to try the raw bar on a slightly busier day.

Here at biggies as we speak, and i just wanna say that their meatballs are FANTASTIC. Normally i wouldnt brag about a simple lunch, but their meatballs left me wowed. I will definitely be back to enjoy then along with my favorite drink. Service was good, couldve been better, but we cant expect much from an average sports bar. Still, great meatballs.

Was stuck between 2 and 3 stars went with 3 based on past visits that were good. The last couple of times have been disappointing shrimp cocktail was terrible last visit (took one bite and spit into my napkin) bar service is kinda unfriendly don’t think I’ll be returning anytime soon.

OK here it is… food good. Personalities need improvement… Bartender needs social skills… NFL game was a plus but not much else.

First time I’ve ever been here was today for Santacon… Met up with some friends. Clearly the bar was not prepared for the chaos that is Santacon because the bartenders were god awful. They were obviously understaffed, and must not have had their best people on. They were slower than anything; the bar was packed, but being in Hoboken, especially on Santacon day, they should have been used to this. Being a bartender myself I can tell you, I’d be taken aside after my shift if I ever worked like that in those conditions. The atmosphere was not bad however, and the bouncers were friendly and more than accommodating.

Last year Biggie’s was always my go to for Sunday Football — great specials, plenty of space, good food etc.
It seems people have caught on to how great it is as that this year it tends to be busier. Which with the amount of space that they have, still isn’t a bad thing.
Between having so many TVs that they can show every game and the food being on par, this is still a go to place for me especially when I’m choosing a place for a large group of friends to go to.
Make sure you order a round of Oyster Shooters (go with the Absolut Spicy).

This place is often very empty during lunchtime on weekdays, which is why I would go there on occasion. But it’s clearly empty for reasons. The young staff takes advantage of their apparent lack of supervision by paying as little attention to the patrons as possible, in favor of clustering in far-​off corners of the large space and socializing with each other. The food is good but not great, and definitely not worth the high prices. I’ve rarely had an order come out that was exactly how I requested it. All in all, a mediocre lunch experience overshadowed by the numerous other dining options in Hoboken.

Came there before a Red Bulls game and ur was a chill atmosphere good staff and food was decent ! Heard I should’ve tried the sandwiches next time I will ! Will come back !

Just got delivery. Everything was great. Flounder, chowder and the coconut shrimp. Highly recommend and will stop there for dinner sometime. Wish I would have known about this place before as there is not a whole lot of selection in Hoboken.

Biggie’s is my hands down my go to best spot in Hoboken.
#1 — They always have awesome drink and food specials.
No matter what time — Happy Hour, Daily Specials, or Late night.
They got you covered. Not to mention $ 5 House Martinis always.
Great beer selection with monthly rotation of seasonal favorites.
#2 — They have some of the best seafood and game day grille food selection.
Looking for an awesome garlic cheese steak sandwich. They got you.
In the mood for some tasty wings to much on while watching the game. My favorite are the thai chili. They it covered.
Clams, Oysters, Mussels — check check and check.
#3 — TVs for any and all the games
You could be seated anywhere in the restaurant and still have a perfect view of the game your interested in. NFL Sundays are awesome here!
Great for large groups and parties. They even have a private room you can reserve that boasts a private bar.

My uncle and I came here for dinner around 7pm on a Saturday. The place was pretty empty and we were seated as we arrived. They have a large, fresh raw bar menu. I had 6 oysters to start and then the coconut shrimp as my entrée. My uncle had a fried oyster po-​boy. The oysters were really fresh and my coconut shrimp were the perfect mix of crispy and coconut-​ty. Our waitress was very kind and attentive and I would definitely come back here again. Not only a good place to come with friends for a drink, but the food is really good too!

Came here for date night. Biggie’s was great. I had the corn and crab chowder, which seemed a bit on the pricier side, but it’s a huge portion. Then I ordered from the specials menu — bacon cheeseburger pizza! Biggies makes thin crust ny style crispy pizza. Be forewarned, this entrée is very high in sodium!
My date had the lobster mac and cheese. It was wonderfully creamy and had huge chunks of lobster in it. Can’t go wrong! But really, the best part of our meal was the $ 7 Belvedere cocktails!

Great for happy hour! hands down! you can enjoy food & drink off the menu at decent prices. Their mussels and calamari are where its at. they have decent selection of crafts beers and $ 2 off during happy hour. The sandwhiches are small tho! especially the crab cake one! fresh west coast oysters! yum!

This rating is just on their happy hour drinks ($ 5). I tried 3 different happy hour drinks & they were okay. It could be because it’s happy hour or it depends on the bartender? Anyway, for the price, it’s okay. It’s not watered down but it’s not what I expect for each drink as far as the taste. I ordered Mojito, lychee & mango martini, in that order. But, it had the kick (liquor strength) I was looking for which I guess for anyone it’s what your looking for. So, for the price, it’s just right.

Came here for happy hour on a Thursday. Bartender was super nice and poured drinks exactly how was ordered. All Miller products were $ 2, score… Ordered the mussels in white wine butter and were super tasty, nice and fresh and well seasoned broth. They brought my weakness aka chewy soft bread and we soaked up all the juice with this heaven of a loaf. I have been to the Carldstat location a hundred times but this was the first in Hoboken and on this visit had a good time for the short period of time we were there. Good job.

I don’t like clams or oysters. There, I said it.
Now that I’ve gotten that out of the way, I still enjoy Biggies and had a positive experience both times that I dined there. Although it’s a clam bar by name, the menu is EXTENSIVE and has lots of goodies from both land and sea to choose from. Salads, apps, sandwiches, pastas, seafood entrees, you name it. They’ve got everything on the docket.
It’s hard to be healthy here. Just accept it, and move on. The first time I came was for a birthday party and we shared slew of high caloric eats such as spin artichoke dip, pizza, waffle fries and fried calamari. I had a mojito because they were on special that night. I’m not one to turn down a mojito, but it left me wishing that I had. It was really watery and didn’t have fresh mint leaves. There are some restaurants that you just don’t order a mojito from and I should’ve guessed that Biggies was not one of them. It’s less of a cocktail and more of a beer spot, and that is completely fine.
I came again last night for a quick din and was not feeling anything greasy or fried. I was really just looking for a spot to watch the Rangers game that had ample seating and knew that Biggies would have the space. It was difficult but I ended up restraining myself and going with a side garden salad accompanied by a glass of pino. Snoooooze. Stop judging me. The «side» salad felt like a full salad entrée and had a lot of veggies tossed up in a sweet and tangy house vinaigrette. I was satisfied, but still held back fits of jealousy while da mans gobbled up a fried crab cake and fries. Okay, I snuck a bite. It was good, like reallllyyyyy good.
This place has lots of space and is a great option when all of the other bars on Washington are packed out during a sports game. They’ve got big portions, lots to eat and fun nightly specials like 4 dollar craft brews on Wednesdays.

Great seafood in New Jersey! My boyfriends mother recommended this place to us when we asked her a good place to try in Hoboken. She grew up there and we knew she wouldn’t lead us astray! My boyfriend and I ended up trying Biggies for lunch and we loved it!
We got the oysters and the clams oreganata to start, and both were absolutely amazing! The oysters were fresh and not too briny, and the clams were some of the best I’ve tried. For entrées, we got the buttermilk chicken sandwich and the lobster roll to split, and both were delicious. The sandwich was hot and perfectly crispy, and the lobster was buttery and tender. And the waffle fries were the perfect compliment to both!
We’re definitely coming back to try out more items on the menu!

I stumbled upon this place at 11:30pm with my BFF. Just looking for a spot to grub and have a drink. Since we were on foot, we were just stopping within the direct vicinity of the Hoboken train station. Seeing a sign named Biggie’s made me have super high expectations… Considering the last huge «Biggie» we had on the East coast, is still a legend to this day. But I digress.
Food… Pretty good. Didn’t knock anything OUT of the park, per sé. However, they executed their menu with a decent modicum of quality to at least score some consistent triple plays and steals.
I ordered a seafood Po-​Boy. I was pleased. Bread was a bit on the dryer side, more than I’m used to with a Po-​Boy, but the flavor profile was still very pleasant. The accompanying cole-​slaw on the sandwich was — How do these young kids say nowadays — ON FLEEK. A nice, mildly-​vinegary, semi-​sweet, oh-​so-​crispy slaw. Fries were your standard bar fries, done exceptionally well.
I would be MORE than happy to visit this joint. But next time they better play «Big Poppa» when I walk in. I mean, it’s only fitting.

Biggie’s is probably the best place in Hoboken to satisfy your seafood cravings (other than sushi). They have a nice selection of both cooked and raw fish. They offer an extensive raw bar (if that’s your thing). I usually stick with the cooked stuff, but know many who rave about the raw stuff. Fried Calamari and Crab Cake are solid appetizers. The Crab Cake is one large crab cake easy for two people to share. I ask for a side of garlic mayo with the crab cake, delicious! The Biggie’s Salad is tasty and plentiful (we usually order the small one and two of us can share it). As for soups, I prefer the New England Clam Chowder over their Crab & Corn Chowder, but both are good.
We have ordered entrees in the past, but I’m smitten with their Lobster Salad Sandwich. The brioche bun is overflowing with fresh lobster. When I went the other night, I skipped the appetizers and just ordered the Lobster Salad, and I still couldn’t finish the sandwich. The leftovers made for a delicious dinner last night though. We also tried the Seafood Paella special which was very tasty, but a tad too spicy for me. My husband liked the spice level.
Biggie’s offers a nice Happy Hour. It runs M-​F from 3−7pm, and Late Night M-​Thurs 10 pm — midnight. They have $ 5 food specials at this time as well as $ 2 off draft beers, $ 4 house wines, etc. I posted a picture of the weekly drink specials.
The hubby and I have been dining here ever since this location opened up. The food is always enjoyable. Biggie’s is a great place to watch sporting events as they have a ton of TV’s and they’re situated well to allow you to watch multiple TV’s at once.

Eh? Biggie’s. I was actually pumped to give this spot a whirl and I came for a Buffalo Trace/​Yelp event and grabbed some dinner before hand and I don’t think it quite hit my expectations. The salad and turkey chili were really just regular and for the price, just A-​OK. So regular, I can’t go into much detail. Nothing stood out. The food it seems is very similar to the venue: pretty generic.
At the event I sampled mozz sticks, pizza, calamari, clams and again, everything was pretty average (and deep fried). The mozz sticks were straight outta the bag frozen, the pizza was subpar, but I do have to admit the calamari and clams were good.
Overall, I don’t get a great neighborhood vibe. The place has a bar right when you walk in and then the rest of the dining room is kind of just there. Not much attention paid to aesthetics. Throughout the night, I found that some of the staff were delightful while others were just not that nice. Service with a smile isn’t their motto here.
Lots of tvs, average food and not the greatest customer service rounded down my experience.
*****
Thanks to Artem A for the suggestion:
Biggie’s was sadly unable to hypnotize me.