What People Say About PKS By the Shore
Every review we were given, quoted word for word. The good news, and the honest notes about wait times.
From 52 Google reviews
"Food is unbelievably good. Wait time, however, was unbelievably long. We were the only ones there but we waited over 40 minutes for our food!"
Dalia Google review, rated 4 of 5
That one review says a lot. People like what comes off the line, the pastrami, the brisket, the pretzel rolls. They also tell us when the wait runs long, and we are listening.
The full picture
We are not hiding the tough ones. Here is what other customers wrote on Google.
"PKS is great if you’re hungry, but in like an hour. The food itself is good, portions are solid, and prices are reasonable. This should be an easy win for a casual counter service spot. Unfortunately, the wait time is absurd for the type of place this is. The kiosk quoted a 10 to 15 minute wait. When I ordered, the restaurant was basically empty. They had a few online orders, but nothing close to justifying what followed. My soup, which is literally just poured into a container, took about 45 minutes. You would think they would prioritize a kids meal, but no. At around 50 minutes, I finally got my sandwich and still no kids meal. When I asked, they said they were “very busy.” They weren’t. What they actually need is better systems and more staff. Good food does not matter if you are waiting nearly an hour in an empty restaurant, especially with kids."
"How do you screw up a chicken ceaser salad you charge 30 dollars for ZERO effort ...airplane food taste better with better quality ..who ever the owner is ..for your own good please make improvements"
"I don’t think less care, or preparation could have been applied to making the sandwich. The meat is horrible- over cooked, greasy and fatty. It was handed over in a plastic bag from a local realtor. And, it was $24. I was done after 2 bites. As far as atmosphere- middle school cafeteria."
"Food tastes like cafeteria food. I could have made a better sandwich at home. I purchased a chicken sandwich and stadium hotdog. Smallest hotdog I’ve ever seen in my life. Besides the small portions the prices online do not match the price I paid in person."
We read every word
Reviews like these are hard to read, and they are fair to share. The most common thread is time: waiting longer than you were told, even when the room looks quiet. That is on us to fix.
If you are on a schedule, the easiest move is to call (732) 813-5757 before you head over, place your order and ask how long it will take. If something about your food is not right, tell us at the counter so we can make it right while you are still here.
Talk to UsCall ahead and skip the wait
Order by phone for takeout, or tell us about your catering order.