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1913 Bronxdale Ave, Bronx, NY 10462
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Diner reports describe waiting roughly an hour to be seated without a reservation, and one visitor said they waited over an hour on Father's Day after their party was too small to qualify for a table hold — F&J Pine only accepts reservations for parties of 10 or more. In its heyday the Bronx institution was known for three-hour waits on Friday nights.
Wait times swing hard by day: reports note Saturday nights can run over an hour even with a reservation, while Sundays have sometimes seen no wait at all, reflecting how unpredictable the door can be at this old-school spot.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Reservations accepted only for parties of 10+
Walk-ins: Yes for parties under 10; expect waits on weekends
Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri-Sat 11am-12am, Sun 11am-11pm
Reviewers report roughly an hour without a reservation on busy nights, and historically Friday nights saw waits up to three hours during the restaurant's peak popularity.
Only for parties of 10 or more; smaller groups generally can't book ahead and should expect to wait for a table.
Yes, walk-ins are the norm for smaller parties, though reviewers say expect up to an hour's wait on busy nights.
Sources: Yelp