Medallion Steakhouse & Seafood

Medallion Steakhouse & Seafood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Randi

   New York City7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Limited menu but the convenience of it being so close to NJPAC was great. Our server had trouble taking our order (it’s possible he did not speak English as a first language) but was attentive and sweet. Food was fine, though we just ordered hamburgers.
   

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   John

   New York City12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place, great food, great location.... we willbe back.
   

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   Tony

   Chicago1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The mashed potatoes tasted like instant mashed potatoes, the steak was very dry 1/10 experience
   

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   Peggy

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Service was terrible, steak was well done instead of medium rare and had to be sent back, meat quality was poor. Sides were bland and uninspired. Overall a very poor dining experience.
   

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   John

   New York City2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We chose Medallion for the location and the menu looked decent. We were there for a concert at NJPAC and it was a 3 minute walk to the venue. It went downhill from there. The person seating us made a comment about us being late (15 minutes, after driving 30+ miles on a dreary rainy evening) and looked to seat the next reservation but wound up seating us right away anyway. Our server who spoke almost no English which doesn't bother me except he could not answer any questions we had about the menu. He was polite but not very attentive. We ordered 2 appetizers, fried calamari and Brazilian croquettes. I've had better frozen in a box from the supermarket. Only tube sections of calamari that were small & exactly the same size? They were probably pressed from a machine. Four of us ordered steak, the other two had a burger & a chicken dish. The steaks were average at best. I've had better at a Texas Roadhouse chain restaurant. The burger made her feel ill and the chicken dish was dry and not very tasty. Most of us didn't finish not because of large portions but because it wasn't very good. For what they charged for the food we were all disappointed. Also on the check it said 20% 'suggested' tip already included in the bill. Admittedly there was six of us & many restaurants include a tip for six or more guests. We didn't let it ruin our evening, the point was a family night out but the next time we go to NJPAC we won't be dining at Medallion.
   

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   Amy

   New Jersey1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Had reservations for a Saturday night and we were greeted and seated promptly. Glasses of water and drinks were provided promptly. Menu was very limited compared to what is shown online. Food was, at best, mediocre. Fried calamari was chewy and a little fishy, chicken was incredibly dry. Steak was ok. Everything came with beans and rice. Chips were served instead of bread, which were tasty even if some were really chewy. Waiter disappeared, so there were no refills on water or drinks. We had a show to catch, so we didn’t bother to try to flag someone down for dessert and instead got someone to get us our check. Never saw the waiter again. I would not come here again. For what it cost it just wasn’t worth it.
   

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   Jeffrey

   Greater Boston7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Good service but so-so good and overpriced.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   3.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   While the food, service, and ambiance were generally good, the restaurant had inexpmicably instituted a very limited menu on the evening of our visit. When researching a restaurant local to the NJPAC, this place drew our attention specifically for its offerings. Our party of five had all reviewed the menu before agreeing on this restaurant, so it was unfortunate that not one of us was able to order our previously selected dinners. Additionally, the at table prices on the menus were significantly higher than those on their downloadable menu, and while having a "prices subject to change without notice" disclaimer, it seems silly to me in this day and age that you wouldn't update your online menu when you make price changes. With a final cost of nearly $400 with a generous tip, it was a little underwhemling. I would call ahead to make sure they are offering their full menu. Otherwise your choices are significantly curtailed and you may not be able to order what you were wanting.
   

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   liz VIP

   New York City18 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We were there early so noise wasn’t a problem the restaurant was very nice looking …..but the type of clientele it attracts because it’s in Newark is unfortunate we almost got into a fight with another couple at the bar because they thought it was OK to be playing their cell phone music while they ate ….which was disturbing to everyone around them….. the staff got involved at my request but she caused a scene and was screaming and yelling…… it was very unfortunate in addition to this sadly the food was really really bad all four things we had were awful The staff apologized…. but there were no credits offered or given on our check and the food was quite pricey
   

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    James

    New York City10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2

    We arrived for our reservation and there was no host to acknowledge our reservation. We waited 10 minutes and finally flagged down a waiter, who had us sit in another area. We waited another 10 minutes before flagging him down again and he obviously had forgotten us and then sat us immediately. Because we were going to a concert, we ordered everything including drinks and food at the same time. We told our waiter that we were going to a concert and he did his best to bring our food and drinks quickly. Surprisingly, the food was excellent. My wife had the grilled salmon, it was firm cooked perfectly, I had the chicken marsala which was a very large breast, cooked well and flavorful. The servers were trying their best but they obviously needed more help...and the restaurant wasn't even near capacity. Decor is several decades outdated. If the initial experience had been any better, my rating would have been higher, but for the price we should receive service better than an IHOP.
    

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