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 (1499)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

5 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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2 people

May 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 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
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What 1,499 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

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Stage Left Steak offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic service" and "extraordinary" food. Known for its unique offerings like cooking wagyu steak on a sizzling Himalayan salt block, the restaurant boasts "one of the best espresso martinis ever." Guests rave about the "attentive and knowledgeable" staff and diverse menu options.

1,499 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City37 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding dinner! The pasta carbonara and the tea sandwiches were decadent & fabulous. Our favorite.
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David
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great & we enjoyed being able to order off both menus. One strange thing was that it was one of our party’s birthdays but we decided not to order dessert since we had cake at home. The manager came over with a piece of cheesecake (delicious!) on a beautifully decorated plate & said he couldn’t let us leave without dessert. We were saying how nice that was on the way to the car & my husband mentioned we did pay for the cheesecake. It seems odd to be billed for something we didn’t order & was made to seem like a nice “extra.” Otherwise we were very happy with the experience. It just seemed a bit odd.
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S VIP
New York City96 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food as usual was extraordinary! The service was ever so slightly off because the place was packed. Steak on the salt stone is my absolute favorite and never disappoints! The seared foie gras for two could’ve easily been served for four people. It was by far the best I had ever had anywhere. Yes, the place can be a little pricey, but the food is so special and the wine selection so wonderful. It’s well worth every penny.
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Tammy VIP
New York City35 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic, including service and food
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Michael
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Everything was delicious but the service really stands out. The entire staff is engaging and knowledgeable. One of the owners gave me a lesson on Ports.
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Vincent VIP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 4 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 7 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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FAQs

Stage Left Steak is rated 4.6 stars by 1499 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 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 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

Bone in 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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