Lithos Estiatorio

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Address:
405 Eisenhower Parkway
Livingston, NJ 07039

Neighborhood:
Livingston

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Cuisine:
Greek

Price: $30 and under

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Lithos Estiatorio Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.lithosgreekrestaurant.com
Email: info@lithosgreekrestaurant.com
Phone: (973) 758-1111
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm;

Brunch: Sunday: 11:00pm - 3:00pm, Dinner: 12:00pm - 9:00 pm

Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:30pm - 10:00pm

Dinner: Friday - Saturday: 4:30 pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Executive Chef: Panayiotis (Pete) Dalitsouris
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Dancing, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Private Room available for up to 80 guests.

Please call Mike Katsoudas, General Manager for details.
Private Party Facilities: "Chef's Table" in Main Dining Room for 6-8 Guests.
Private Party Room accomodates up to 80 Guests.
Private Party Contact: Joseph Formoso, Restaurant & Catering Manager (973) 758-1111
Special Events & Promotions: Oyster Wednesdays
Martini Thuesdays

PRIX-FIXE LUNCH $19 Monday through Friday

Choice of Soup or Salad, Choice of any Entree or Sandwich, Choice of Dessert or Glass of House Wine or Non-Alcoholic Beverage.

HAPPY HOUR 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Monday through Friday

Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Getting there

Cross Street: Eagle Rock Ave
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Valet Parking available on weekends.

A word from Lithos Estiatorio

As you enter this newly remodeled restaurant, your eyes will immediately be brought to our open fish display with fresh whole fish from the Mediterranean and sustainably farmed as well. In addition our selection of quality meats and poultry will entice the palette of all culinary preferences.
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You will delight in the simplicity, our respect for the food and allowing the quality of the ingredients to speak for themselves.

Our mission is simply to bring friends and family together to enjoy old world flavors presented with a passion for excellence in dining and hospitality.
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Diners' Choice WinnerGreek

Diner Reviews

"We went to Lithos to celebrate my husband's birthday. The food and the service were excellent. It's one of our favorite places to eat out."
Dined on 3/3/2014
"The crusty bread was delicious as was the olive oil served with ordinary olives. This proved the high point. The beaf brochette arrived with nice tomato cucumber pieces, a chunk of feta and some dry pita triangles. The "beef" was a couple of overcooked (burned) greasy meatballs of uncertain provenance, on skewers. Not edible. My wife's moussaka had some unidentified hard parts. But she ate it. Her cappucchino and my coffee were watery. The ambience was wonderful though overheated."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"I came here for my first Valentines Date with my girlfriend and dinner couldn't have been better. Everything was priced accordingly and came out at a very reasonable time. The food was fantastic. This restaurant is a must go especially if you are looking for a nice dinner date location. The ambiance and service was perfect for the occasion."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Two words that best describe the fish at this restaurant. The ambiance is nice and the food well prepared. The pacing felt rushed but overall a very nice restaurant and experience."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"This restaurant is beautiful. This beauty comes at a price. The restaurant is very expensive for Greek food."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"Everything about Lithos is just Perfect. The ambiance, the food- wow those delicious appetizers....just really hit the spot! the Service was outstanding even though it was their busiest night yet! They didn't miss a beat from the server, to the sommelier, the reservationist/host came through with flying colors with on-time seating and the view of the fish display and we headed to the bar for a pre-dinner cocktail was amazing! I would recommend Lithos, in fact, I can't wait to dine there again. It was simply outstanding! A perfect rememberance for my birthday! :)"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Lithos was a really great experience. The space is modern and very comfortable. Service and food were very good. The menu is a bit less Greek than I was expecting but still very good. Wine list was fun with lots of Greek choices. I had saganaki, grilled branzino and galaktoboureko for dessert. All were lovely. Prices were up there. We spent $170 per couple including 1 bottle of wine and tip."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"This is one of our most favorite places to go, but the service has taken a downturn. The waiters are slower, less repsonsive."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"We discovered this restaurant many months ago and have been eager to go back. The food is outstanding. So fresh and beautifully prepared. We had an assortment of appetizers - grilled octopus, a sampler of Greek spreads with pita, and lamb meatballs that were delicious. All of us had fish and loved it - when it's is this good (and it is!), you really don't need anything more than olive oil and herbs. The waiter was extremely knowledgeable about the different fishes to choose from (some I was not familiar with) and helpful with the wines as well. The staff is attentive and very professional. A great place for a special evening for two or a family celebration."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"The hostess & wait staff are fabulous. The atmosphere is conducive to both a business meal or a special occassion. The decor is lovely & this time of year the fireplace is a cozy addition. Also the prices are very reasonable with plenty of variety to satisfy all tastes."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"I keep returning because there is nothing better in NJ. Since they have gotten to know me, there is a warm greeting from all the help.I have noticed , all returning guests are treated with warmth and hugs. Management stops at each table, to assure satisfaction. If it is fish you want, you walk over and pick out your own fish. Always fresh."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"We (2 couples, both 1st time diners here) went on a Sat. night for a 6:30 reservation. We started with drinks @ the bar & they were very patient with us & waited until 7:15 to ask us to take our table. The food & service was great! We were less than impressed with management when our friend sent back his lamb chops because they were overcooked. The manager came back with a new set that were very rare! At this time our friend asked our waiter to change his order to something else. But the manager came back with another lamb chop & even said that he had heard our friend requested to change his meal. It was just not handled correctly. He was forcing our friend to eat something that was cooked incorrectly 2x vs letting him try something new."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Delightful experience! The food and service were superb. We'll be back very soon."
Dined on 1/19/2014
"Stopped in for a late dinner around 9:00. The quality is always maintained no matter when we've been there. Appetizer portions are large enough for two to make up a meal."
Dined on 1/15/2014
"Met with very important clients for lunch, they thought the menu was wonderful and the appetizers (we had the LITHOS CHIPS (Thinly Sliced Zucchini & Eggplant Chips, Served with Tzatziki) as well as the Hummus, outstanding! For lunch everyone had something different, everyone raved about their meal... Speaking for myself, I had the Grilled Chicken Souvlaki! Not only was the plate nicely presented, the chicken was cooked to perfection! Couldn't have been any happier! Great portion too! Would highly recommend this restaurant for lunch! Plan on going back one evening for dinner, I'm sure the dinner menu will be even more impressive!"
Dined on 1/9/2014
"Service is attentive, food well prepared. Great selection. Something for all; woud highly recommend."
Dined on 1/9/2014
"The three of us had a very nice experience. Everything was a treat. We will return."
Dined on 1/4/2014
"Reviews for this place describe it, basically, as the best greek restaurant in new jersey. It is. I normally don't like fish, but I did here. It is certainly not inexpensive ($50/person, easy), but it's worth the price."
Dined on 11/2/2013
"The quality of the food is consistently great and prepared scrumptiously. The service is very attentive. I return often."
Dined on 12/26/2013
"Wonder evening but a bit pricey. We would not have gone if not for a gift card."
Dined on 12/20/2013
"The phylo crusted feta appetizer and the Lithos salad were great precursors to entree. It was difficult to select a fish and we were pleased with a Mediterranean snapper."
Dined on 12/15/2013
"Had dinner with my mother, son and daughter. Arrived a bit early from our reservation but was promptly seated. They were busy but seemed to be adequately staffed. Our waiter was very good and took time to explain the Greek cuisine to us. I guess from his experience, he could tell it was our first time sampling a Greek restaurant. Pricy, but all in all - a very good experience."
Dined on 12/15/2013
"Lithos has authentic true to tradition Greek food. It was like eating at my mother-in-law's house! Great space!"
Dined on 12/13/2013
"I keep returning to Lithos week after week, so that I now feel like a member of a family. (I am not related,nor am I Greek) The entire staff has gotten to know me and greets me as a friend. There are very few restaurants of this caliber that not only serve great food,but at the same time have such a soothing ambience. My focus has been mostly on the fresh whole fish and salads. The desserts are unique, and worth tasting. Throw your diet aside."
Dined on 12/5/2013
"Tried and true - every time! Greek food that is scrumptious...fresh fresh fresh! The fish is delicious as is everything else on the menu - I could just order appetizers and be happy! Save room for desert..."
Dined on 9/6/2013
"I keep coming back, because they are the best around. I am always certain to be treated as special."
Dined on 11/18/2013
"We went on a Friday night at 8 and we all ordered what was being offered as specials for the evening and we all enjoyed our meals. Very good food and the service was very good as well. I will definitely go back there again. I personally would not recommend wearing jeans and a T-shirt when going there because it is a nice place. Also valet parking is offered as well."
Dined on 11/8/2013
"The food was great. Try the grilled octopus appetizer. The waiter made great recommendations. Expensive meal but worth it."
Dined on 11/3/2013
"A friend and I lunch together two times a year for our respective birthdays. We try to go to places we haven't been to before and in picking Lithos Estiatorio from the Internet, I relied heavily on the reviews of others. We were not disappointed. We were, in fact, delighted. We were greeted warmly by the hostess and served well by the waiter. We split a flatbread/salmon appetizer that was to die for, followed by an entrée of grilled wild shrimp and orzo that was scrumptious. The desserts also did not disappoint. I went with the traditional baklava and my guest with the pistachio gelato. We lingered and enjoyed the ambience. Even the coffee was good.I will definitely be returning with others to share this find."
Dined on 11/1/2013
"This is not our first review and they continue to be the best .Everyone working here goes out of their way to make each visit memorable."
Dined on 10/28/2013
"I had an excellent appetizer and my wife's was very good, The dessert special truly was, and the chocolate souffle was fine. The entrees were not very good. My wife liked here fish, but I tried it and it seemed average at best. My fish was somewhat off in parts and the overall preparation was mediocre. Judging by the other reviews it may have been an off night, but the prices are sufficiently high that it was a significant disappointment. We may go back to try a different entree sometime, but I wouldn't rush. The service was attentive, and very pleasant otherwise."
Dined on 10/27/2013
"From beginning to end the meal was delicious. The fresh bread was warm and soft. The grilled octopus appetizer and salmon appetizer were just delicious as were the main dishes. The lamb was very tasty and the fillet of fish was grilled to perfection. The walnut cake was more than filling for one person and was ample enough for two people who were full but couldn't resist--it was well worth the extra calories! Very pleasantly surprised. We plan to come back real soon."
Dined on 10/26/2013
"the food is always good at lithos and the service is exceptional. my fish was not as good as usual....it was mushy...i understand they have changed chefs...too bad."
Dined on 10/23/2013
"We have eaten at Lithos a few times. Always has great food, fresh fish and interesting authentic entrees. This night we were the only table in the top area and they put another table with loud little children right next to us. There was an entire room to seat them but they chose to put them onto of us. Our waitress was very sweet but didn't seem to have much experience. They were very gracious and we had a great meal, they just need to figure out a few things."
Dined on 10/21/2013
"Happily, this restaurant is located quite close to my home-- My wife and I love for its fresh,clean fish and seafood preparationsThe waitstaff is outgoing and very knowlegable both about the food and the wine list-especially theGreek selections-- The whites from greece really compliment the fish The vegetable sides are also quite good--Perhaps the best item is the simplest-- The fried eggplant/zucchini slices are terrific-- crisp and flavorful-- This is a wonderful place although it is pricey"
Dined on 10/23/2013
"Really nice place for NJ. Not many options in/near Livingston of this caliber food and ambience. Modern but classic. Excellent professional servers, informative, helpful and not annoying. BAr scene seemed lively for a weekday eve. I was impressed."
Dined on 9/26/2013
"We decided to try this restaurant when we saw the 4 star rating in the Star-Ledger-- we liked the friendly atmosphere immediately. The waiter was extremely helpful in seeing that we enjoyed a delicious sampling of the Greek food. We also enjoyed the Greek music playing in the background-- and the restaurant is beautifully decorated. It's not far from the Paper Mill Playhouse, where we were heading. The parking is fine and so is the location."
Dined on 10/3/2013
"Everything about this restaurant was excellent. We loved the appetizers, which were creative and delicious. We tried the specials - tile fish and snapper. Both were wonderful. The waiter was attentive without being intrusive. The dessert was sinful. We will be back here soon."
Dined on 9/29/2013
"I now go every week. They go out of their way to make each visit memorable."
Dined on 9/29/2013
"This was our first time and the food was outstanding. I would definitely recommend it to anyone."
Dined on 9/22/2013

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