Stage Left Steak

Name: Stage Left Steak
Address: 5 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United States, 08901
Telephone: (732) 828-4444
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1494)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

5 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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2 people

May 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for business meals

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(732) 828-4444
Website
http://www.stageleft.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ricky Stevens
Catering
Please inquire contact our Catering Manager for details.
Private party facilities
Stage Left has several rooms available for private events. We can accommodate groups from 15 to 130. We offer a variety of party menus. We also offer wine dinners and wine classes ideal for that a special celebration or a corporate mixer.

Location
5 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Neighborhood
New Brunswick
Cross street
George Street
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
The restaurant is located a few minute walk from the New Brunswick train station, on the New Jersey Transit - Northeast Corridor line.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Start the Night off right with Glenfiddich
$20.00 per person
May 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
Upgrade your reservation with a Glenfiddich welcome drink for everyone at the table. (A $30 per person value, charged as +$20 per person on your bill at the end.)

Popular dishes

Soppressata$14.95
Sicilian Olives$14.95
Marinated Mushrooms$14.95
Roasted Peppers$14.95
Beets and Ricotta Salata$14.95
Eggplant Caponata$14.95
Calamari$14.95
Garlic Shrimp$14.95
Poached Tuna$14.95
Parmigiano-Reggiano$45.95
Sottocenere al Tartufo$45.95
Soppressata$45.95
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What 1,494 people are saying

Stage Left Steak reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Middlesex
Great for fine wines
Middlesex
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Stage Left Steak offers a "phenomenal experience" with outstanding food and service. Known for its "amazing" Wagyu sampler and sizzling Himalayan salt block steaks, the restaurant also features a diverse menu and great cocktails. The welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "fantastic" choice for special occasions.

1,494 Reviews

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Vincent VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent
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Jill
Washington DC15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a graduation dinner for 10 and everything was superb! Service was impeccable and the food was excellent.
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Barbara VIP
New York City36 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love that you can order from both menus. Although I really like most of the entrees there are times you just need their burger followed by warm chocolate chip cookies!!!
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Michael VIP
New York City31 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Stage Left is always amazing! The staff is attentive and the food amazing. Highly recommend.
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frank VIP
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recommend the steak tasting, plus of the best espresso martinis ever, and Mark, one of the owners, is a true gentleman.
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carol VIP
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Delicious arugula salad. Steak very tender , great flavor. My partner loved his Caesar salad and steak
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Kim VIP
New York City36 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always outstanding food, service, and atmosphere at this restaurant.
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Jen VIP
New Jersey10 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We passed this restaurant many times over the past 30 years. We always wanted to try it, but it is SO expensive. We finally went for our anniversary before a show and were very disappointed. The service was fine, but the food tasted like diner food. We were hoping to really like it. We ordered a 12 oz filet and shrimp and crab Alfredo. The filet was served in 3 little pieces that couldn't have been more than 3 oz each. When my husband questioned the waiter he said they should be between 3-4 oz each, which means we basically got 9 oz (at a maximum) as opposed to the 12 oz advertised. The crab was non-existent in the shrimp and crab Alfredo; I spotted 2 ity-bity shreds of crab and there were 5 medium sized shrimp. They tasted like frozen shrimp, and for the price I expected fresh, large shrimp. The Alfredo sauce was also VERY heavy and thick. We ordered appetizers of salmon tartare, which my husband actually loved and stuffed mushrooms. The mushrooms also tasted like they were from frozen and were VERY cheesy. I had to send them back, which were taken off the bill. Our drinks were very expensive...NYC priced drinks. I ordered a Purple Maze, which was ok, but it couldn't have been more than 5 oz and for $18! Overall, we were disappointed, but the wait staff was attentive and friendly. They gave us a free creme brûlée for our anniversary, which was very good. I wouldn't mind spending the money if the food was actually good, but unfortunately only the salmon appetizer and the creme brûlée were. I do not recommend this restaurant, especially since there are now so many other restaurants in New Brunswick.
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Sonai
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place never disappoints. Love the idea of cooking wagu steak on sizzling Himalayan salt block at your table. Great selection of reds and amazing cocktails!
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remy VIP
New York City9 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went for an Easter brunch. It was a set menu with many eclectic and delicious choices. Service was great. We had a round table for six people which made the dining experience very enjoyable. It is always nice to be able to converse with everyone at your table. 8/10 - happy I chose this restaurant 👍🏼
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FAQs

Stage Left Steak is rated 4.6 stars by 1494 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

5 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Additional information

Cross street
George Street
Neighborhood
New Brunswick
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
The restaurant is located a few minute walk from the New Brunswick train station, on the New Jersey Transit - Northeast Corridor line.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ricky Stevens
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.stageleft.com/
Phone number
(732) 828-4444
Catering
Please inquire contact our Catering Manager for details.
Private party facilities
Stage Left has several rooms available for private events. We can accommodate groups from 15 to 130. We offer a variety of party menus. We also offer wine dinners and wine classes ideal for that a special celebration or a corporate mixer.

Stage Left Steak

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Start the Night off right with Glenfiddich

Porterhouse

Flat Iron

Petite Filet Mignon

Charcuterie Board

Soppressata$14.95

Sicilian Olives$14.95

Marinated Mushrooms$14.95

Roasted Peppers$14.95

Beets and Ricotta Salata$14.95

Eggplant Caponata$14.95

Calamari$14.95

Garlic Shrimp$14.95

Poached Tuna$14.95

Parmigiano-Reggiano$45.95

Sottocenere al Tartufo$45.95

Soppressata$45.95

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