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Steakhouse 85, New Brunswick, NJ

Steakhouse 85

4.8
4.8
4121 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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 Excellence

Official Steakhouse of Rutgers Athletics

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 247-8585
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Brian Karluk
  • Catering
    Please contact us for your off-site catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Steakhouse 85 is a 21st century rendition of the classic American Steakhouse. Visit https://www.steakhouse85.com/privatedining to inquire about private dining for you and your guests.
  • Neighborhood
    New Brunswick
  • Cross street
    George Street
  • Parking details
    We are located directly across the street from the Church Street Parking Deck. There is also metered parking surrounding the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    The restaurant is just a one minute walk from the New Brunswick stop on the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor line.
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz Fridays and Saturdays 6 to 10 pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,121 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Steakhouse

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambiance

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Steakhouse 85 consistently delivers "excellent service" and "amazing food." The steaks are praised as "delicious" and "cooked to perfection," making it a top choice for special occasions or a night out. The ambiance is elegant, complemented by live music, and the attentive staff enhances the dining experience. Highly recommended!

4,122 Reviews
  1. NeShelle

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I didn't realize our reservation would be in one of their private dining areas or the overflow room. Unfortunately we didn't get to experience the ambience of the main dining area.

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  2. John

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down without a doubt the best steakhouse around and best overall restaurant in New Brunswick!

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  3. Larry

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steakhouse 85 is our go to for an extra nice evening. It never disappoints. Food, staff, and ambiance always outstanding.

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  4. shannon

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the food and the ambience 10/10 ... I love that the parking garage is right across the street so no worry about circling for parking ... love the piano player

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  5. Doel

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and the waitress was very attentive, can’t wait to go back.

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  6. Nancy

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an excellent experience and our waitress was phenomenal!

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  7. Mario

    VIP

    Central Coast

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Steakhouse 85. We enjoyed the whole experience. The food, service, value and ambiance were top of the line. We were there on their Date Night. For $125 a couple, you get an appetizer, entree, desert and bottle of wine from their short list. The selections for Date Night gave us good choices and we chose things that we were going to order originally. I will definitely go back and highly recommend it!

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  8. Liz

    New York City

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We’ve come to SH85 numerous times to celebrate special occasions in the past few years bc the service and food were above average. This year it fell woefully short. We were shown to the back room which was not my choice or preference and the 5 of us sat at a table that was comically large for our number. It made for an uncomfortable dining experience especially when trying to hold conversations and share plates. Thankfully the steak entrees were excellent but the appetizers and side dishes seem to have shrunk. Where a Caesar used to feed the table the dish was just enough for two yet no mention by the server that we might want to get two just in case. Mustard and catsup plunked on the table in their containers like the diner didn’t enhance the mood, just the little serving details were missing that they usually do so well. Disappointing.

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  9. Lisa

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to this restaurant many times and I am never disappointed. Everyone is friendly and accommodating. I have never tried a steak here because the pork chop is AMAZING

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  10. Ellen

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome restaurant. Never disappointed. Food and service are top notch every time.

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FAQs

Steakhouse 85 does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Steakhouse 85 is rated 4.8 stars by 4121 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 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Steakhouse 85

85 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    George Street
  • Neighborhood
    New Brunswick
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located directly across the street from the Church Street Parking Deck. There is also metered parking surrounding the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    The restaurant is just a one minute walk from the New Brunswick stop on the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor line.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Brian Karluk
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz Fridays and Saturdays 6 to 10 pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (732) 247-8585
  • Catering
    Please contact us for your off-site catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Steakhouse 85 is a 21st century rendition of the classic American Steakhouse. Visit https://www.steakhouse85.com/privatedining to inquire about private dining for you and your guests.
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