Best Date Night Restaurants in South River

42 restaurants available nearby

1. Steakhouse 85

4.8

Exceptional(4060)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Brunswick

Booked 49 times today

Steakhouse 85 is a 21st century rendition of the classic American Steakhouse. The menu at Steakhouse 85 is comprised of fresh and inspiring modern day interpretations of classic American cuisine, served alongside the traditional steakhouse classics we all know and love. The back bone of our menu is without a doubt our beef. Our mouth watering dry aged steaks are rubbed with a simple yet luscious combination of sea salt, black pepper and fresh herbs. They are seared on a 1200 degree cast iron grill and then broiled to your liking. Paired with a large classically designed bar, complete with savvy cocktails and a Wine Spectator award winning wine list, this steakhouse is sure to please.Wine Spectator Award of ExcellenceOfficial Steakhouse of Rutgers Athletics

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2. Orchard Park by David Burke

4.7

Exceptional(1788)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • New Brunswick

Booked 17 times today

Award winning Celebrity Chef David Burke brings his whimsical approach to American cuisine and classic dishes. Join us in this stunning venue to enjoy his specialty Clothesline Bacon, Pretzel Crab Cakes and his patented Himalayan Salt-Aged Beef. Save room for dessert, with staples items on Chef Burke dessert menu such as Tin Cake in a Can and the Cheesecake Lollipop Tree. Offering a stellar Brunch on Sundays, sure to be a family hit! Planning an intimate gathering? Our Wine Room built with 2500 Himalayan salt brick wall, European glass globe lighting fixtures suspended above, we can accommodate up to 22 guests, offering a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere.** Our restaurants are generally not the best environment for young children. We welcome families, but we ask parents to keep children at the table and calm vocal infants or youngsters outside of the dining room. We do not allow strollers in the dining room, however we do offer child seating in our "Lounge Area".

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3. Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(2863)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • New Brunswick

Booked 21 times today

We are excited to bring our dream to a reality along with friends and family. We plan to share our love and knowledge of an industry that we are so passionate about and proud to be a part of in our hometown of New Brunswick. Here at Salt, we are creating a modern oyster bar with a hip vibe serving up a large variety of fresh local oysters, as well as oysters from around the US. We will offer a seafood inspired seasonal menu both in our casual bar and our elegant dining room. We will also offer many innovative dishes including a variety of local meats along with plenty of vegetarian options. We aim to create an inviting atmosphere for everyone with our warm décor and friendly staff. Our full bar will feature a variety of signature cocktails and revolving creative small plates. Chef Chris’ passion for food promises consistent exceptional quality and to awaken the palate with bold, fresh flavors in every bite!

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4. Portuguese Fisherman

4.6

Exceptional(1288)

Price: Moderate

• Portuguese • East Brunswick

Booked 2 times today

Portuguese Fisherman is a charming restaurant that's perfect for a date night. It has a cozy, family-style atmosphere, as one reviewer mentioned, and another highlighted its 'homey feel'. It's also known for its delicious, authentic Portuguese and Spanish cuisine, which is highly rated by customers. Plus, the sangria is a hit! It's a great place for a relaxed, enjoyable meal with the one you love.

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5. The Frog and the Peach

4.5

Awesome(3189)

Price: Expensive

• American • New Brunswick

Booked 10 times today

The Frog &The Peach is a pioneering farm-to-table restaurant and bar serving Chef Bruce Lefebvre's innovative American cuisine with thoughtful service, in a lively, upscale industrial space. We are centrally located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, between Philadelphia and New York City. Our bar is first come-first served, where you can enjoy the full menu and experience! For private events or parties of 12 or more please call Maria Mattera at (856) 271-2222.PARKING: We have a small parking lot that is for our valet services only. The Hyatt Hotel Church St. parking garages are one block away. See you in New Brunswick! The Frog & The Peach reserves the right to change or modify any terms and conditions listed on non-directly affiliated services, at any time. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the revisions on our main website.

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6. Fresco Italian Steak & Seafood Grill

4.8

Exceptional(1025)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Brunswick

Booked 3 times today

Fresco Steak & Seafood Grill is known for offering fresh sea fare, chicken, veal and other meat dishes as well as pasta and vegetarian items. The main dining area of the restaurant is quite opulent and exudes a relaxing atmosphere. The appetizers on Fresco Steak & Seafood Grill's menu are mostly seafood such as favorites like clams on the half shell along with chilled seafood cocktail and a salad that is filled with calamari, crab meat and scallops. Hot Antipasto for two is a favorite appetizer as well as Rock shrimp arrabbiata.Fresco Steak & Seafood Grill also offers soups and salads for diners who prefer lighter fare. The main dishes on the menu include a range of steaks and chops such as the classic Rib Eye, NY Sirloin Steak, Double-Cut Berkshire Porkchop, Lamb chops among others. Chicken, Veal and Pasta options are mentioned separately.

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7. Labebe Prime - Steak & Seafood

4.9

Exceptional(986)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • New Brunswick

Booked 19 times today

Labebe is a chic Mediterranean restaurant known for its delicious food and elegant ambiance. Reviewers consistently mention the excellent service and beautiful atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for a date night. One reviewer shared, 'My husband and I went there for a date night and the waitress was great and we had a great time.' Another mentioned they celebrated Valentine's Day at Labebe and had a perfect evening.

8. Gusto Grill

4.5

Awesome(1079)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • East Brunswick

Booked 3 times today

Gusto Grill offers a variety of Classic and Modern American Cuisine with our Culinary Team carefully creating our dinner menu as well as crafting new dishes for our weekly specials with global influences. Our Bar Menu features World-Class Wines, one of the best IPA Draft Beer line-ups in Central Jersey and hand-crafted Artisan Cocktails. Enjoy our Modern American Cuisine in a stylish setting in our main dining room and bar, secluded loft or our beautiful outdoor patio. We have a 15 minute grace period for reservations, if your running later than 15 minutes please call the restaurant. Your Entire Party Must Be Present to be Seated.

9. Stage Left Steak

4.7

Exceptional(1463)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Brunswick

Booked 5 times today

A contemporary steakhouse in the heart of New Brunswick's theater district with a wood-burning grill serving delicious dry-aged steaks and locally sourced dishes since 1992. The wine list is extensive and features estate-bottled wines from small producers. A variety of hand-crafted cocktails are offered on the nationally-recognized cocktail menu. Winner of many accolades including Best of the Best, Best Steak, Best Burger, "Best of Award of Excellence", Coziest Restaurant and more.We are currently open Monday - Thursday : 4:30-9 and Friday - Saturday : 4:30-9:30. In cooperation with our sister restaurant, Catherine Lombardi, guests have the option of ordering from both of our menus on the days that we're open.

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10. Victoria’s Tratta Italiano

4.3

Awesome(101)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Brunswick

Booked 4 times today

Victoria’s Tratta Italiano, formerly known as Panico’s, has always been known for its classic and innovative Italian cuisine. With our authentic, wood burning, brick oven pizza, we bake some of the best pizza in Middlesex County alongside our hand-crafted specialty pies and a large menu of casual Italian favorites.

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Rhonda
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Reservations were easy to make on Open Table, thank you to the hostess that was able to push back reservations back by 30 minutes when I called last week. It made the day stress free. Easy parking. very cosmopolitan interior and non pretentious high quality drinks and food. I hate Caesar salad, but loved this one. Lambchops very tasty. Bacon appetizer was a great delicious table add on. Ice cream slider and frosty cheesecake so worth the calories. Managers Josh and Bechir came to check on each and every table. Charlene, our server, kept the food and drinks flowing without us feeling rushed, followed up with us without hovering...just made our experience even better.
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Orchard Park by David BurkePrice: Very Expensive• American• New Brunswick
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4.7
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Robert
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service were excellent. My only disappointment was that they tried to give us a table downstairs, when I reserved the main dining room. We ended up at a table with our back to the front aisle-heavy traffic area. I made this reservation on 11/16/24, so there was no excuse for this inconvenience. Because the overall dining experience was so good, I will definitely be back !
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Salt Seafood & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• New Brunswick
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4.8
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Robert
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This is an excellent restaurant. Quality steaks, prepared right. Apps and sides are also good. I particularly like the service here, attentive but not overwhelming. They also make decent cocktails.
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Steakhouse 85Price: Expensive• Steakhouse• New Brunswick
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4.8
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SherylVIP
New York City •474 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Good spot for brunch in New Brunswick - service was great: attentive but allowed us to sit and visit without chasing us out. Creative menu. Recommend the smoked salmon starter and the duck (which I got topped on the kale salad) was yummy.
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The Frog and the PeachPrice: Expensive• American• New Brunswick
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4.5
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gabriellef
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was excellent and service was great . We had a wonderful experience at the restaurant.
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Portuguese FishermanPrice: Moderate• Portuguese• East Brunswick
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4.6

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42 restaurants available nearby

1. Steakhouse 85

2. Orchard Park by David Burke

3. Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar

4. Portuguese Fisherman

5. The Frog and the Peach

6. Fresco Italian Steak & Seafood Grill

7. Labebe Prime - Steak & Seafood

8. Gusto Grill

9. Stage Left Steak

10. Victoria’s Tratta Italiano

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