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Who Runs The Chubby Pickle Now? (Highlands, NJ)

New owners verified

As of September 2026, The Chubby Pickle operates under new ownership — confirmed via thechubbypicklenj.com, September 8, 2026.

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What the source shows: The business's own website carries a 2026 copyright notice and its homepage directly announces that the restaurant is under new ownership.

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited The Chubby Pickle in Highlands, New Jersey for the 'From Chicken to Chiles' episode, which aired July 15, 2022, highlighting the pickle-themed bar-and-restaurant's food and drink menu. The Chubby Pickle operates on Bay Avenue in Highlands, a Bayshore borough on the Jersey Shore, and offers catering, happy hour specials, and event hosting alongside its regular menu. According to the restaurant's own website, thechubbypicklenj.com, checked on September 8, 2026, the site carries a 2026 copyright notice and its homepage announces that The Chubby Pickle 'Is Under New Ownership,' describing the change as 'Same Pickle. Same Highlands spirit. All-new energy.' The site also lists current happy hour hours, Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., and a functioning online ordering system. No third-party news source was needed to confirm the ownership change, since the business made the announcement directly on its own website. No additional closures or relocations have been reported for the Bay Avenue address.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 35, Episode 13
Original air date
Episode title
From Chicken to Chiles
What was featured
pickle-themed bar food and sandwiches
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Chubby Pickle

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chubby Pickle still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Chubby Pickle operates under new ownership — confirmed via thechubbypicklenj.com, September 8, 2026.

What happened to The Chubby Pickle after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited The Chubby Pickle in Highlands, New Jersey for the 'From Chicken to Chiles' episode, which aired July 15, 2022, highlighting the pickle-themed bar-and-restaurant's food and drink menu. As of September 2026, The Chubby Pickle operates under new ownership — confirmed via thechubbypicklenj.com, September 8, 2026.

What is The Chubby Pickle called now?

As of September 2026, The Chubby Pickle operates under new ownership — confirmed via thechubbypicklenj.com, September 8, 2026.

Where is The Chubby Pickle located?

23 Bay Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured The Chubby Pickle?

Season 35, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired July 15, 2022. The episode is titled “From Chicken to Chiles”.

Who owns The Chubby Pickle now?

As of September 2026, The Chubby Pickle operates under new ownership — confirmed via thechubbypicklenj.com, September 8, 2026. We name individual owners only where a source we cite names them.

Is The Chubby Pickle still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited The Chubby Pickle in Highlands, New Jersey for the 'From Chicken to Chiles' episode, which aired July 15, 2022, highlighting the pickle-themed bar-and-restaurant's food and drink menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
23 Bay Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
thechubbypicklenj.com

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