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1. Steakhouse 85
4.8
Exceptional(4058)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • New Brunswick
Booked 31 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. Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar
4.8
Exceptional(2858)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • New Brunswick
Booked 36 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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3. Catherine Lombardi
4.7
Exceptional(2398)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • New Brunswick
Booked 13 times today
Upscale Italian restaurant with homey fare & 2 fireplaces plus a cozy red interior & lively bar.Serving Menus from Stage Left Steak & Catherine Lombardi in the Same Dining Room Mondays-Saturdays. Spring and Summer months seating will be in Stag Left Steak. Fall and Winter in Catherine Lombardi
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4. 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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5. Clydz
4.5
Awesome(1022)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • New Brunswick
Booked 8 times today
Clydz is a lively New Brunswick destination with a subterranean atmosphere, reminiscent of a 1920's speakeasy. At Clydz, the fare is anything but ordinary. The menu is comprised of small plates and entrees, ranging from a selection of steaks, scallops, duck, house made pastas and desserts.The cuisine is not the only element that sets Clydz apart from the rest. The trendy bar, enhanced by fish tanks and fireplaces, offers adventurous martini and cocktail selections. When making a reservation please keep in mind, tables will only be held 15 minutes past the reservation time. ***Please be advised-If you are dining with us pre-theater, please allow two hours minimum for your stay!If you are making reservations for parties larger than 8 or do not see a reservation available, please call the restaurant at 732-846-6521.We look forward to seeing you.Cheers!
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6. Labebe Prime - Steak & Seafood
4.9
Exceptional(983)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • New Brunswick
Booked 22 times today
Labebe is a chic Mediterranean restaurant in New Brunswick. It's a go-to for special occasions, as reflected in reviews. One reviewer celebrated a birthday there, and another had a lovely Valentine's Day dinner. The restaurant is known for its excellent food, great service, and beautiful ambiance, making it a perfect place for any special event.
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7. Sophie's Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(1718)
Price: Expensive
• French • New Brunswick
Booked 3 times today
We want Sophie's to be a place where one could have a good, hearty meal (comfort food), simple and unpretentious, at a fair price. Our goal is to produce an atmosphere where people can come for lunch, a full dinner, a late snack, a glass of wine or a big cup of coffee and feel comfortable and at home. Our menu is diverse enough for everyone, yet simple enough so the average person will not get overwhelmed with numerous menu choices and complications. Our basic premise is to provide quality food and good service at a fair price in an unpretentious atmosphere. The décor is modeled after classic French Bistros. French country antiques, large open shuttered windows, dark woods, soft pastel colors and walls covered with family pictures make Sophie's an intimate cozy environment
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8. Stage Left Steak
4.7
Exceptional(1462)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • New Brunswick
Booked 4 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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9. Fresco Italian Steak & Seafood Grill
4.8
Exceptional(1024)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • New Brunswick
Booked 6 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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10. Luca's Ristorante of Somerset
4.9
Exceptional(1169)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • New Brunswick
Booked 11 times today
If you are seeking not just a great meal, but a great dining experience, you need look no further than Luca’s Ristorante Somerset. Tucked away on Rt. 27 between Princeton and New Brunswick, Luca’s Somerset is an oasis of authentic regional Italian cuisine. Offering modern adaptations of traditional dishes from Ischia, here you can enjoy hand-cut ravioli stuffed with Chef Andrea’s latest mouth-watering combinations, a selection of fish entrees so fresh that they evoke the Mediterranean Sea, or a filet of such quality that it is paralleled only by the accoutrement that accompany it. Our dining room décor is uniquely Ischitana, and goes to show that here at Luca’s Somerset, we understand that the difference is in the details. When you are done with it all, take in the cozy setting with a delicious dessert made from scratch, and the perfect cup of locally micro-roasted espresso or cappuccino. So please, be our guest.

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  • Eileen
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Beautiful dining experience once again. We were treated like royalty for our anniversary. Restaurant and staff were outstanding. Jane our waitress was amazing. Owner so welcoming. Never disappointed!
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    Catherine LombardiPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Brunswick
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    4.7
  • SherylVIP
    New York City •474 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 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
  • rishi
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The best steakhouse in NJ and none other comes even a close second in comparison. The Boss in his RED Steakhouse 85 logo shirt, the staff simply amazing. Went with two kids and 6 adults and they treated us with so much patience with my allergies to seafood and my wife being a person who does not eat read meat ( go figure). The food you ask? OMG the bacon, the Calamari ( wife and friends who had it) and the Shrimp ( wife told me) just delicious and cooked to perfection along with the 40 Oz porterhouse ( medium) and my wife’s Veg Risotto layered with Cilantro Shrimp. Fabulassimo. Have lost count how many times I have been there but if you are in NJ, heck if are in NYC, this is where you should be coming if you like the Tomahawk, the Ribeye and baby the Porterhouse. Give you 400 out of 100. ❤️🎉🤗🎈🎂🥃👏🦌🎅 merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New 2025 to the staff and personnel of Steakhouse 85.
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    Steakhouse 85Price: Expensive• Steakhouse• New Brunswick
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    4.8
  • rita
    New York City •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Always delicious. Freshest seafood and best oysters around.
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    Salt Seafood & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• New Brunswick
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    4.8
  • MitchellVIP
    New York City •40 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 15, 2024
    Cydz is a gem! I hade the grilled oysters. They were absolutely delicious. The staff is amazing. the service prompt and accurate. The wine by the glass offering, is decent, but could use more depth.
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    ClydzPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• New Brunswick
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    4.5

Discover best special occasions restaurants in New Brunswick

Discover the perfect dining spots for special occasions in New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, where culinary delights meet memorable experiences. Whether celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, or any cherished moments, the array of restaurants in this vibrant city caters to every taste and occasion. New Brunswick’s dining scene offers a mix of sophisticated ambiance, gourmet menus, and impeccable service, ensuring each visit is uniquely special. Diners can expect a variety of cuisines, from traditional American to exotic international flavors, all prepared with the utmost care and expertise. Each restaurant in New Brunswick prides itself on creating an environment that’s not only welcoming but also ideal for making your celebrations extraordinary. With a focus on quality and satisfaction, these eateries ensure that every meal is as remarkable as the occasion it celebrates. Choose New Brunswick for your next special event and experience dining that truly honors your special moments.

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