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Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.9(3,051)We are excited to bring our dream to a reality along with friends and family. We plan to share our love and knowledge of an industry that we are so passionate about and proud to be a part of in our hometown of New Brunswick. Here at Salt, we are creating a modern oyster bar with a hip vibe serving up a large variety of fresh local oysters, as well as oysters from around the US. We will offer a seafood inspired seasonal menu both in our casual bar and our elegant dining room. We will also offer many innovative dishes including a variety of local meats along with plenty of vegetarian options. We aim to create an inviting atmosphere for everyone with our warm décor and friendly staff. Our full bar will feature a variety of signature cocktails and revolving creative small plates. Chef Chris’ passion for food promises consistent exceptional quality and to awaken the palate with bold, fresh flavors in every bite!Catherine Lombardi
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(2,464)Upscale Italian restaurant with homey fare & 2 fireplaces plus a cozy red interior & lively bar.
Serving Menus from Stage Left Steak & Catherine Lombardi in the Same Dining Room Mondays-Saturdays. Spring and Summer months seating will be in Stag Left Steak. Fall and Winter in Catherine Lombardi
Q'ERO Restaurant
Price: Very Expensive•Peruvian•4.7(47)Q'ERO Restaurant invites you on a culinary journey to Peru. Our menu celebrates traditional Peruvian cuisine with a modern twist, featuring fresh ingredients sourced locally and directly from Peru.
Indulge in our signature ceviche, a delightful mix of tangy citrus and fresh seafood, or savor our hearty lomo saltado, a sizzling stir-fry of marinated steak and vegetables. We also provide a range of vegetarian and vegan options, ensuring there's something for everyone.
The warm and inviting ambiance, adorned with colorful décor and friendly service, makes Q'ERO the ideal spot for a romantic date, a lively gathering with friends, or a casual family dinner. Experience the magic of Peruvian cuisine at Q'ERO Restaurant.
Barriga llena, corazón contento. (Full belly, happy heart.)
BYOBSteakhouse 85
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(4,226)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
Harvest Moon Brewery/Cafe
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(245)From handcrafted beers to our unique and flavorful American eclectic menu, Harvest Moon Brewery and Cafe located right in Downtown New Brunswick affords diners the chance to escape from the stresses of daily life. Harvest Moon features a delectable menu along with hand-crafted beer brewed on site all served in a fun & exciting atmosphere that is perfect for the young and old alike.Sophie's Bistro
Price: Expensive•French•4.7(1,787)We want Sophie's to be a place where one could have a good, hearty meal (comfort food), simple and unpretentious, at a fair price. Our goal is to produce an atmosphere where people can come for lunch, a full dinner, a late snack, a glass of wine or a big cup of coffee and feel comfortable and at home. Our menu is diverse enough for everyone, yet simple enough so the average person will not get overwhelmed with numerous menu choices and complications. Our basic premise is to provide quality food and good service at a fair price in an unpretentious atmosphere. The décor is modeled after classic French Bistros. French country antiques, large open shuttered windows, dark woods, soft pastel colors and walls covered with family pictures make Sophie's an intimate cozy environment
Delta's
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Southern•4.5(2,297)Located in the heart of New Brunswick’s cultural district, Delta’s is a celebration of the spirit of the South. Featuring traditional and not so traditional Southern cuisine, creative cocktails and live music in a warm & eclectic atmosphere. Seeing a show in New Brunswick? We are a brisk walk from the legendary State Theatre and the NBPAC. Please be advised, we enforce a 15 minute grace period. When planning for your reservation, please consider parking and traffic in your travel time. The complete party must be present to be seated on high volume nights. We reserve the right to enforce table times on high volume nights. Reservations made after 9:30 on the weekdays and 10:30 on the weekends are offered our Late Night menu (appetizers & select sides available). We happily accomodate walk-ins!Stage Left Steak
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(1,502)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.
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- TGTaraGostovichPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoHad a terrific happy hour and dinner! Great atmosphere and fresh seafood. It's a new favorite place to go!!More infoSalt Seafood & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• New Brunswick•4.9
- MMaryNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoVery nice dining experience. Service was argentine and friendly. Ambiance warm and enviting. The food was delicious. Everything was served in a timely fashion and was hot on arrival. We had a homemade pasta with shrimp and lobster appetizer. Next, the Honey crisp apple salad, yummy. Entree Filet Minion cooked to perfection. The steak sauce is delicious. Sides sauté spinach and sweet potato casserole. Dessert the gluttony waffle. Wow, it was wonderful. We shared everything, and it was plenty. Can't wait to go back.More infoSteakhouse 85Price: Expensive• Steakhouse• New Brunswick•4.8
- KKelseyBaltimore / Maryland •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 27, 2025The experience started off with how good the restaurant smelled and how well it was decorated. the vibes were perfect. the ceviche tropical was one of the best i’ve ever had. I had the rack of lamb for my main course and it was so good. the guava bbq sauce added a great touch.More infoEsquina Latina Restaurant & LoungePrice: Moderate• Cuban• New Brunswick•4.4
- MMaricelaBaltimore / Maryland •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 24, 2025Food was excellent and our waiter Luke, was very knowledgeable and attentive!More infoThe Frog and the PeachPrice: Expensive• American• New Brunswick•4.5
- MMaureenNew York City •21 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 13, 2025Such a fantastic dining experience. Classy ambiance, excellent waitstaff and excellent food. Very nice unique cocktails too.More infoCatherine LombardiPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Brunswick•4.8
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