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Nero's Grille, Livingston, NJ

Nero's Grille

4.8
4.8
727 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
Now celebrating its 55th year, Nero's Grille continues to be one of north-Jersey's most popular dining scenes. We combine the highest quality, freshest ingredients with a comfortable, familiar atmosphere and service that makes you feel like one of the family. Nero's has become the area's place to see and be seen. Three separate dining rooms, and outdoor patio dining as climate permits, provide a warm, unpretentious intimacy in which to enjoy our high-quality, moderately-priced American and Italian fare, while the large bar area buzzes with the energy of friends gathering over a favorite martini or a glass of wine from Nero's award-winning list. Private rooms are also available, and our banquet staff is noted for making special events 'extra special.' After four decades, the entire Nero's family continues to take enormous pride in offering our guests, new and old, a gracious welcome, a terrific meal, and our sincere appreciation.

Additional information

  • Location
    618 S. Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039
  • Phone number
    (973) 994-1410
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a large parking lot with Valet service 7 nights a week. Self parking is ok. Self parking lunchtime only.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Private dining

Menu

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What 727 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Steakhouse

  • Essex

    Best Overall

  • Essex

    Best Service

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nero's Grille is a beloved neighborhood gem known for its "excellent food" and "attentive, courteous, friendly staff." Guests rave about the "delicious cocktails," "wonderful service," and the "cozy, comfortable" atmosphere. Highlights include the pork chop and shrimp appetizers. Consistency and a warm welcome make it a favorite dining spot.

727 Reviews

  1. Robert VIP

    New York City320 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at Nero's. Excellent food, friendly and attentive service, great atmosphere. Love the chicken Nero. Nice selection of wine by the bottle or glass.

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  2. Barbara VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Nero’s is consistently delicious, and our waiter Oberon, was so pleasant and attentive. Always a positive experience.

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  3. margaret VIP

    Greater Boston82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fun evening and the specials were so delicious!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the special for lunch….. everything burned, including the roll. …sent back and very good when remade. …shouldn’t have to do that. Even the french fries were dried out and not hot. This is not the first time or I would’ve let it go. I thought maybe it was the chef’s day off, but it wasn’t. ……disappointed because I like to come to Nero‘s. It feels like a day out. It’s friendly and very pleasant. What’s with the chef?

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  5. Gary VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Service, Food & Spirit(s)! We will be back soon.

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  6. Peter VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From LouAnne’s warm welcome to Jeannine’s professionalism in making sure every patron is satisfied this is a restaurant that truly cares about their clientele.

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  7. Peter

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in our area hands down. Real atmosphere great bar and the food is always a delight

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  8. Randy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Great food. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Always a good meal.

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  9. Eleanor

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From appetizers to dessert, everything was delicious. This was our first time dining there and we will return! For appetizers we ordered the fresh clams, crab cake, and salmon poke. They were excellent. We ordered the Sunday Sauce, 12oz. Silicon and shrimp scampi for entrees. Everything was fresh and mouthwatering. We shared a huge piece of carrot cake for dessert. Phenomenal! We can’t wait to dine there again.

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  10. Eric VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s always a lovely experience, warm atmosphere, and delicious food. Cheers.

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FAQs

Nero's Grille offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Nero's Grille also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 994-1410.

Nero's Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 727 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Nero's Grille

618 S. Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (973) 994-1410
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have a large parking lot with Valet service 7 nights a week. Self parking is ok. Self parking lunchtime only.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
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