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Is Big Pinks BBQ Still Open? Update (Bridgewater, NJ)

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As of September 2026, Big Pinks BBQ is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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Google ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website carries a 2026 copyright notice and current seasonal catering promotions, and a same-day Google Places check separately lists the address as operational.

  • Season / episode Season 35, Episode 14
  • Original air date
  • Address 483 Union Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Big Pinks BBQ in Bridgewater, New Jersey for the 'Cruisin' Coast to Coast' episode, which aired July 29, 2022, highlighting the restaurant's barbecue and housemade sauces. The show listed the town as Bridgewater Township, while the business's Google Places record places it in Bridgewater proper on Union Avenue. Big Pinks operates as a barbecue restaurant and catering business reachable at 908-334-5685, according to its own website. According to bigpinksbbq.com, checked on September 8, 2026, the site carries a 2026 copyright notice and was promoting a 'Fall Catering Menu' and a 'Holiday/Winter Special Menu,' along with a working online ordering system. A Google Places business record checked the same day lists the business, there recorded as Pink's BBQ, as operational at the Union Avenue address. No closure, relocation, or change in ownership has been reported for Big Pinks BBQ since the episode aired.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 35, Episode 14
Original air date
Episode title
Cruisin' Coast to Coast
What was featured
housemade barbecue sauces and smoked meats
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Big Pinks BBQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Pinks BBQ still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Big Pinks BBQ is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to Big Pinks BBQ after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Big Pinks BBQ in Bridgewater, New Jersey for the 'Cruisin' Coast to Coast' episode, which aired July 29, 2022, highlighting the restaurant's barbecue and housemade sauces. As of September 2026, Big Pinks BBQ is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is Big Pinks BBQ located?

483 Union Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Big Pinks BBQ?

Season 35, Episode 14 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired July 29, 2022. The episode is titled “Cruisin' Coast to Coast”.

Is Big Pinks BBQ still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

According to bigpinksbbq.com, checked on September 8, 2026, the site carries a 2026 copyright notice and was promoting a 'Fall Catering Menu' and a 'Holiday/Winter Special Menu,' along with a working online ordering system. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
483 Union Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
bigpinksbbq.com

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Sources

  • bigpinksbbq.com — http://www.bigpinksbbq.com/
  • Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pink%27s+BBQ+483+Union+Ave+Bridgewater+NJ+08807

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