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Rails Steakhouse, Towaco, NJ
Rails Steakhouse, Towaco, NJ
Rails Steakhouse, Towaco, NJ
Rails Steakhouse, Towaco, NJ
Rails Steakhouse, Towaco, NJ

Rails Steakhouse

4.6
4.6
3182 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Rails Steakhouse is a modern American steakhouse offering carefully selected USDA Prime and CAB corn-fed beef, dry-aged a minimum of 28 days on-premise & hand-cut daily. We offer modern and contemporary dishes, including sustainable fresh seafood, homemade desserts, and an award-winning wine list recognized by Wine Spectator.

Attention to detail can be seen in this beautiful 20,000 sq. ft., restaurant where sprawling timber meets natural stonewalls, accents of glass showcase fire-and-water features in this luxe lodge. While all levels feature the same menu, the main dining room has a more sophisticated ambiance and Rafters on the second floor has a more casual lodge appeal. Descend to the lower level to find the secret passage that takes you to the wine cave, and Thirty 3, a speakeasy-style bar and lounge. Dine al fresco on our outdoor terraces offering spectacular views of the Pyramid Mountains. Most importantly, we want you to feel at home where our hospitality is second to none.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 60 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 335-0006
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Frank Falivene
  • Private party facilities
    Rails offers several private and intimate spaces, the Library and Mosaic room which feature sweeping views of downtown Towaco and are perfect for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and showers and for holding smaller business meetings. For larger events such as cocktail and engagement parties consider the Rails main dining room or Rafters Lounge, with its striking catwalk and expansive, curved bar. In warmer months, the outdoor Vista Terrace is a wonderful location for a reception or a cocktail hour, offering front-row views of the gorgeous surrounding scenery. All of our private dining options feature Rails signature, eco-friendly blend of natural elements and luxurious interior design, and all have widescreen televisions available for presentations.
  • Private party contact
    Pat Leone: (973) 487-6633
  • Neighborhood
    Montville
  • Cross street
    Pine Brook Road
  • Parking details
    There is a private parking lot for patrons, and there are also several public parking lots available adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit<br /><br />Train stops at the Towaco station in Montville Township.
  • Entertainment
    Be our guest and visit a time gone by at our THIRTY 3 speakeasy lounge. Kick back and relax while listening to music on weekends, all in surroundings that transport you back to the naughty days of the 1930's. Please call ahead for our entertainment schedule.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey - North

    Most Booked

3,182 Reviews
  1. LaurieC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Was very unhappy with what will be my only experience here. Expected a steak at a steakhouse to be properly cooked, was disappointed my husband and I ended up eating separately because my meal had to be corrected.

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  2. fanrave

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nicholas, our server was excellent. He was very attentive, great personality, and knowledgeable. Menu is very extensive and accommodating for gluten free choices. A must return place.

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  3. BrianG

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an amazing dining experience! Service, food and atmosphere is second to none.

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  4. Cassidie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely phenomenal. The service was also impeccable. Drove 50 minutes to get here and would do it again!

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  5. GeorgeF

    New York Area

    75 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    75 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Steak was average at best. Fries were cold and under done. Not a repeat place.

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  6. JuliaK

    Caribbean

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our family had a wonderful experience at Rails. Will definetly go back !

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  7. MarisaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our second time at Rails and everything was amazing. Great service, great drinks and delicious dessert. The manager Spencer was very nice and attentive and made sure we were having a great time. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We will definitely be back.

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  8. RichardS

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    We were a party of 5 men and shared 2 porterhouse steaks. They delicious along with sides of mashed potatoes, spinach and brussel sprouts. They were out of hash browns to our disappointment.

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  9. DaveS

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Beautiful inside, staff very nice. Steak portion was good but very bland. Seafood tower was delicious

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  10. Bluefish

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful, informative, waiter. We ate in the "Speakeasy" basement area which has a fun vibe. Octopus appetizer was the highlight but our steaks were also perfect

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  11. jessicaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and service was excellent! Will definitely go again!

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  12. TaylorO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful atmosphere and amazing customer service. Went here for my boyfriends birthday and ordered the tomahawk with bacon mac and cheese, sliders and rice balls. It was among the best meals we have ever had. The ambience was great and the restaurant is beautiful. I ordered the coconut creme brulee and it was to die for. They comped the dessert. Overall the nicest restaurant we have been to. Highly recommend. Will be returning.

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  13. EllenC

    New York Area

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Their salads are delicious and change with the seasons. Their Tuna tartare,Crab cake. pizza and burgers are great! My favorite steak is their petite filet mignon……and any dessert

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything here was outstanding. We had a great time and a fantastic meal.

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  15. Joeviper

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at Rails for our anniversary celebration. Everything went great, from the hostess greeting us to them thanking us on our way out. Food was excellent and our waiter Nick was awesome. Management came by the table to make sure we were satisfied. Overall great experience, we already made reservations to take the entire family!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    My steak was over done. We were sat by the bathrooms. Octopus was over cooked. Potatoes side was undercooked and crunchy (and not in a good way) and I was entertaining a business partner. Only reason it’s a 3 was because our server was kind and nice.

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  17. MikeMags

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rails is #1. Delicious food, seasoned and cooked superbly; appetizers, main courses and deserts. The facility is beautiful with lots of windows and natural light.

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  18. Jimmy

    New York Area

    65 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Was very good, but not great. Ribs were pretty tough and not trimmed well. Service was great, and I like the place. Guess I’ll stick to the steaks next time. I’ll be back for sure.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All ways the best there. Never disappointed

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  20. CherylG

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about Rails is excellent! Their steak is better than Roots in Morristown.

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  21. MichaelC

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I visited Rails last night for dinner and had an excellent experience. Ashley, who was our server, was so pleasant and knowledgeable!!! Her knowledge of the entire menu, specifically the difference between American Wagyu (special last night) vs. Australian Wagyu (menu item) and how patiently she explained the differences and thoroughly was just so informative. Carrie, who was managing, stopped by our table to see how we were doing and again, just so pleasant and easy to speak with. Both Ashley and Carrie did not rush us in any way, made us feel so comfortable throughout out our entire experience and wanted to ensure that we were taken care of! Thank you to both of them :) Michael & Lisa

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter Lennon was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Very genuine, knowledgeable and attentive. The food was perfection. We enjoyed everything we ate. The Chilean sea bass was so fresh and tasty and the peach dessert to die for. I would definitely recommend this place. The ambiance was so inviting and made you feel like home.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, and good service

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent ! Food, service and ambiance great. Will be going back

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  25. JenN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the service, we loved the food, we more than loved the dessert (for 2 days), sangria was spot on, price was high but that was expected. We will DEFINATELY come back!

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  26. MichelleG

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    I've been to Rails a handful of times and this was by far the poorest experience I've had. We went to dinner for my 30th birthday celebration with family last Friday. First of all, we sat at a table next to a large party and it was very hard to hear each other (we were screaming across the table). I know that is hard to control. Secondly, the main reason why our experience wasn't great is that for a restaurant of this caliber and pricing, we expect a special level of service. What we did receive was far from it. Our waitress was extremely cold. She had no personality or manners and was not that accommodating to our requests. For example, when we ordered our drinks, my dad asked if they had frozen drinks and she proceeded to respond short with "no" then looked at the next person at the table to grab their drink order. There was no asking my dad what he would like instead or apologize for what he asked for. After that, we ordered our appetizers and were all ready to order our entrees. Typically, our waiter will take it all at once if we are ready but OUR waitress said "no I will come back to take your entrée order after I put these in." Again, super cold and short. Once our appetizers came out, this lady tried to serve the dishes to the next table over?? After announcing the salads to the WRONG table for a good 2 minutes, she finally realized it was our food. When taking our order, she was not looking at us and looking into the distance each time we shared what we wanted to eat... She did bring us the chocolate cake with a birthday candle but honestly, my family and I would've had a way better time if we had another waitress....

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  27. ShantelT

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, ambiance amazing and intimate in the speakeasy as per usual. Nick was a great attentive server and made the evening so special for our anniversary.

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  28. IngridB

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Appetizers and drinks were great however main dishes were blah. Lamb chops were fatty, steak was chewy and 10 layer birthday cake slice was stale. Waitress was extremely pleasant and attentive when we arrived however, another table of 12 arrived 20 minutes later and we were soon an after thought. We were a table of 6. The place is great for atmosphere although, this is the second time where the food has missed the mark. I was there a few months ago on a Saturday night and thought that was the reason as being an "off night", however this last visit was a slow Thursday night August 31st. Spending over $400 was definitely not worth this dinner...

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  29. KiorieH

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Lennon was very sweet and proactive. He definitely made the dining experience very enjoyable. The food is very good and the ambiance makes it a perfect date night setting. Will definitely go back in the future.

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  30. Elena

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was AWESOME! She was pleasant, know her job and a total pleasure. Our experience at Rails was AWESOME! THANK YOU.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    It was absolutely delicious the best filet mignon, and the service was outstanding

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience4
    Regrettably, our highly anticipated one-year anniversary dinner at Rails restaurant was a series of disappointments. From the moment we walked in, our hopes were dashed as the service stumbled. Despite conveying our dinner choices promptly, the timing was amiss - we had not yet received our cocktails when appetizers were served and had to flag down our waiter to remind him to bring them to us. When they finally arrived the martini was not chilled and the whisky watered down by mostly melted ice - we were unable to get the waiters attention to request fresh drinks so we just drank them anyway. Our optimism dwindled further when the much-anticipated porterhouse for two, the most expensive item on the menu, turned out to be a flavorless, tough ordeal. A gracious nod to the staff for accommodating our request for a substitute dish that managed to salvage our meal experience somewhat. But the mishaps didn't end there - a wobbly table necessitated assistance, there was no prompt follow up to check on needs after food had been served, no offer for a second round of drinks or refills of our water glasses till the very end of our meal. The final blow came when the bill arrived. Astonishingly, the exorbitant charge for the inedible porterhouse remained and had to flagged to the waiter for removal. It's disappointing that an occasion meant for celebration was tarnished by a cascade of shortcomings. Improvement across the board is direly needed, from timely service to food quality and attention to detail. Such experiences cast a shadow on what could have been a special memory.

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  33. RestaurantGoer

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elizabeth was our server and she was incredibly polite and attentive. The table we were at was a high top which is smaller than average tables so it felt cramped at times, but she and the team there were efficient at clearing what we had. It was our anniversary and both Elizabeth and the gentleman who brought out our dessert (with a candle) wished us a happy anniversary. We come to Rails all the time and are never disappointed with the food or service.

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  34. MichaelG

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely outstanding! Food never disappoints, service is fabulous! Even the valet service is great!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    AMAZING!, great food and great service…the speakeasy was my girl’s favorite part

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  36. RussellA

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Service started out great but as the tables around us filled up service was slowed. My coffee was cold by the time our cake came. That said, I’d still recommend

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  37. MACDEC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were promptly welcomed and brought to our table. Server introduced herself and oriented us to the restaurant. Food was delicious! Service was exceptional, we were not rushed at all. Ambiance was very nice. Overall great experience, although a bit pricey.

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  38. JustinP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best steakhouse around and the staff are top notch!

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  39. RMills

    Atlantic City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and service. Never had an issue with anything. We will be back.

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  40. Prosecutor

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints! Fresh and delicious and cooked to perfection!

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FAQs

Rails Steakhouse is rated 4.6 stars by 3182 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 60 times today
Google Map for Rails Steakhouse

10 Whitehall Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pine Brook Road
  • Neighborhood
    Montville
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a private parking lot for patrons, and there are also several public parking lots available adjacent to the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    NJ TransitTrain stops at the Towaco station in Montville Township.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Frank Falivene
  • Entertainment
    Be our guest and visit a time gone by at our THIRTY 3 speakeasy lounge. Kick back and relax while listening to music on weekends, all in surroundings that transport you back to the naughty days of the 1930's. Please call ahead for our entertainment schedule.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (973) 335-0006
  • Private party facilities
    Rails offers several private and intimate spaces, the Library and Mosaic room which feature sweeping views of downtown Towaco and are perfect for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and showers and for holding smaller business meetings. For larger events such as cocktail and engagement parties consider the Rails main dining room or Rafters Lounge, with its striking catwalk and expansive, curved bar. In warmer months, the outdoor Vista Terrace is a wonderful location for a reception or a cocktail hour, offering front-row views of the gorgeous surrounding scenery. All of our private dining options feature Rails signature, eco-friendly blend of natural elements and luxurious interior design, and all have widescreen televisions available for presentations.
  • Private party contact
    Pat Leone: (973) 487-6633
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