Favorite steakhouses

[qclabrat]

Taking kid out for her 21st bday this weekend. Where's your favorite spot in North and Central Jersey? Considering Stage Left Steak in NB. Don't given me names from AC or Collingswood, thanks

 

[Patrick]

I hit Char 3 weeks ago - service is on-point. Carne was fantastic. Had the aged wagyu.
Added in truffle mashed potatoes (I think) and a veggie.
Go early or get a reservation.
Dress nice!

Haven't been back to Wolfgangs since a week after it opened - should give them a go again.
They didn't have it dialed, and was a bad experience, esp for the $$$$

Matt's Red Rooster in Flemington wood fires them - Not a full on steak house but serves prime. usually has a filet mignon, strip or ribeye, porterhouse or Delmonico, cowboy.
Nice finishing sauces, great starters. Smaller, more intimate. Will do requests.

 

[icebiker]

Roots in Morristown is excellent. And the popovers are 😋

 

[Bike N Gear]

Taking kid out for her 21st bday this weekend. Where's your favorite spot in North and Central Jersey? Considering Stage Left Steak in NB. Don't given me names from AC or Collingswood, thanks

If you end up at Stage Left get the burger and skip the steak. Best burger around.

 

[wanger114]

I've always been a big fan of Witherspoon Grill in Princeton.

 

[xc62701]

Another vote for Roots.

 

[Robin]

Char is our favorite

 

[ekuhn]

I'm a huge fan of Steakhouse 85 in New Brunswick, better than Wolfgangs, IMO. Can also agree Roots hits the mark.

Orchard Park in East Brunswick also makes a good steak and has a wide variety menu.

 

[Bike N Gear]

I've always been a big fan of Witherspoon Grill in Princeton.

They have a really good burger there too.

 

[JDurk]

Taking kid out for her 21st bday this weekend. Where's your favorite spot in North and Central Jersey? Considering Stage Left Steak in NB. Don't given me names from AC or Collingswood, thanks

Lucky for you, there are no steakhouses in Collingswood.

 

[qclabrat]

Lucky for you, there are no steakhouses in Collingswood.

Yeah, but they have some damn good restaurants, I'd make the 90 min drive for good food

 

[gmb3]

Toca Vez in Basking Ridge is a Mexican style steakhouse. A little different but very good.

 

[Jeremy]

Oak in Easton is top notch. Char / Luger / Wolfgang’s level but not quite as much $$$. Not a bad drive.


Edit to add you need reservations. Always. And you have to call. No online reservations.

 

[mattybfat]

Red Wolf in Belvedere, probably too far out but
Just murdered 24oz NY strip for birthday. It's small biker looking joint but well known for its steaks.

 

[Paul H]

I like Volino's in Wayne.
Nice and cozy and decent dry aged porterhouse.
Call me crazy but I like this place better than Peter Luger.

 

[shrpshtr325]

our go to is sweetwater in westfield, but its $$$$ so not a frequent stop

 

[roc]

+ 2 on Char. That place is on point. I've been there maybe 8-10 times and it has always been great. Expensive, but you already know that going in.

I hit Char 3 weeks ago - service is on-point. Carne was fantastic. Had the aged wagyu.
Added in truffle mashed potatoes (I think) and a veggie.
Go early or get a reservation.
Dress nice!

Haven't been back to Wolfgangs since a week after it opened - should give them a go again.
They didn't have it dialed, and was a bad experience, esp for the $$$$

Matt's Red Rooster in Flemington wood fires them - Not a full on steak house but serves prime. usually has a filet mignon, strip or ribeye, porterhouse or Delmonico, cowboy.
Nice finishing sauces, great starters. Smaller, more intimate. Will do requests.

Char is our favorite

+ 2 on Char. Place is expensive, but it's always excellent. Food and service is top notch.

 

[Patrick]

Peter Luger.

is now overrated.

 

[xc62701]

Not to toot my own horn but it’s hard to get motivated for a good steak dinner, if you can make a proper one at home. It’s definitely fun to learn different techniques and not have to pay the crazy prices of the fancy spots. We go out maybe once or twice a year to a fancy place for the ambiance, the awesome sides, and to escape the kids.

 

[krink]

Gabriella's In Red Bank on 35N next to the Whole Foods is very good. Patterns itself after BLT Prime, including the popovers.
Atypical but one of the best steaks in NJ is Copper Canyon in Atlantic Highlands. It has a dry pasilla rubbed NY strip that is amazing served over shoestring fries. And the Jalapeno margaritas are awesome.