Stage Left Steak

4.6

1483 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

5 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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2 people

Apr 17, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(732) 828-4444
Website
http://www.stageleft.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ricky Stevens
Catering
Please inquire contact our Catering Manager for details.
Private party facilities
Stage Left has several rooms available for private events. We can accommodate groups from 15 to 130. We offer a variety of party menus. We also offer wine dinners and wine classes ideal for that a special celebration or a corporate mixer.

Location
5 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Neighborhood
New Brunswick
Cross street
George Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
The restaurant is located a few minute walk from the New Brunswick train station, on the New Jersey Transit - Northeast Corridor line.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Start the Night off right with Glenfiddich
$20.00 per person
May 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
Upgrade your reservation with a Glenfiddich welcome drink for everyone at the table. (A $30 per person value, charged as +$20 per person on your bill at the end.)
Sit-Down Wine Tasting with Sixteen 600 Winer
$69.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 24, 2025 only
6:30 PM
Sixteen 600 is a vineyard focused winery that was founded in 2007 by Phil Coturri, along with his wife Arden Kremer and sons, Max and Sam. They produce small batch, certified organic, single vineyard wines in the heart of Sonoma. These are some of the best Rhône varietals, field blends, and Zinfandel you will find in Sonoma, as well as an extraordinary Cabernet Sauvignon. These wines are delicious and truly something new under the sun! 6:30 - 7:00 Light Hors d’Oeuvres & Welcome Wine 7:00 A Sit-Down Tasting and Discussion with Mark, Francis & Sam Coturri • Zinfandel 2022 • Rossi Hommage Blanc 2023 • Steel Plow Hommage Rouge 2017 • Syrah 'Dos Limones' 2019 • Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 • Cabernet Sauvignon 'Simons Vineyard' 2014; Moon Mountain $69 per person 50% of admission price credited toward your first case of wine!

Popular dishes

Soppressata$14.95
Sicilian Olives$14.95
Marinated Mushrooms$14.95
Roasted Peppers$14.95
Beets and Ricotta Salata$14.95
Eggplant Caponata$14.95
Calamari$14.95
Garlic Shrimp$14.95
Poached Tuna$14.95
Parmigiano-Reggiano$45.95
Sottocenere al Tartufo$45.95
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What 1,483 people are saying

Stage Left Steak reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Middlesex
Great for fine wines
Middlesex
Romantic

Review summary

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Stage Left Steak delivers unforgettable dining experiences with "perfect every time" food and "exceptional service." Patrons rave about the vibrant atmosphere, "fantastic experience," and "amazing" dishes like the dry-aged porterhouse. The attentive staff and engaging management ensure a memorable visit, making it a "top spot" for steak lovers in New Jersey.

1,483 Reviews

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Elaina
Philadelphia2 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Complete disappointment - expensive and not even anywhere near worth the money. I ordered my steak medium and it came out raw the first time; when I sent back it was still rare. Steak knives from the dollar store. $13 garlic bread was the smallest loaf split into 3 pieces for 4 people. Service sucked too. Way too many other spots in New Brunswick to ever go back!
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Dr. Sheila
San Antonio1 review
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the live musician! Made the dinner taste even better
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James
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent, but noise volume made it difficult to hold a conversation. Service was fine but not exceptional. End of meal coffee finally arrived after paying the bill.
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Laurie
New York City35 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food. Very welcoming. Vibrant atmosphere
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Stephanie
Philadelphia21 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had one of the most memorable and delicious meals ever. The flight of beef on the salt block was delicious. All of the sides and drinks were perfect. The service was impeccable. I love this place. It is expensive, but worth the treat.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Grand Ma stuffed calamari and Dry aged porter house. Friggin awesome. The food was great. If you want great tasting food. This is the spot .
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Mitesh
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Drinks and app were good but main course came out cold .
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Valerie
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Atmosphere and service was excellent. Our dinners, drink and dessert were as well. Prices a little high but probably comparable to most restaurants in the area. I enjoyed that I could choose from their or Catherine Lombardo menu. Overall a good choice and would definitely go again.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The porterhouse steak was cooked more on the rare side as opposed to medium-rare. Also do not understand why it was cut into several thin slices.
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Edward
New York City65 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Usual great dining experience thanks to great attentive and professional service by the staff.
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FAQs

Stage Left Steak is rated 4.6 stars by 1483 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

5 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Additional information

Cross street
George Street
Neighborhood
New Brunswick
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
The restaurant is located a few minute walk from the New Brunswick train station, on the New Jersey Transit - Northeast Corridor line.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ricky Stevens
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.stageleft.com/
Phone number
(732) 828-4444
Catering
Please inquire contact our Catering Manager for details.
Private party facilities
Stage Left has several rooms available for private events. We can accommodate groups from 15 to 130. We offer a variety of party menus. We also offer wine dinners and wine classes ideal for that a special celebration or a corporate mixer.

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Stage Left Steak

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Start the Night off right with Glenfiddich

Sit-Down Wine Tasting with Sixteen 600 Winer

Porterhouse

Flat Iron

Bone in Filet Mignon

Charcuterie Board

Soppressata$14.95

Sicilian Olives$14.95

Marinated Mushrooms$14.95

Roasted Peppers$14.95

Beets and Ricotta Salata$14.95

Eggplant Caponata$14.95

Calamari$14.95

Garlic Shrimp$14.95

Poached Tuna$14.95

Parmigiano-Reggiano$45.95

Sottocenere al Tartufo$45.95

Soppressata$45.95

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