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Steakhouse 85, New Brunswick, NJ

Steakhouse 85

4.8 (4202)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
85 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Brian Karluk
  • Catering
    Please contact us for your off-site catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Steakhouse 85 is a 21st century rendition of the classic American Steakhouse. Visit https://www.steakhouse85.com/privatedining to inquire about private dining for you and your guests.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    New Brunswick
  • Cross street
    George Street
  • Parking details
    We are located directly across the street from the Church Street Parking Deck. There is also metered parking surrounding the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    The restaurant is just a one minute walk from the New Brunswick stop on the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor line.
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz Fridays and Saturdays 6 to 10 pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,202 people are saying

Steakhouse 85 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Steakhouse

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambiance

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Steakhouse 85 consistently delivers a top-notch dining experience with "fantastic food and service" and a "warm and relaxing atmosphere." The "date night menu" offers great value, while standout dishes like the pork chops, calamari, and soft shell crab receive high praise. Attentive staff, with servers like Paul and Matt, enhance the experience, making it a favorite for special occasions.

4,202 Reviews
  1. Adrienne VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoy every visit to Steakhouse 85. My husband and I enjoy the date night meals especially the pork chops and calamari. Their food is always fresh and hot cooked by order. I so love this restaurant that I continuously bring my friends here as well. The waiters are super attentive and the waiter “Matt” is the best🩷

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  2. Deanna

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints! The date night menu is a tremendous value and the staff’s service doesn’t differentiate between customers taking advantage of the savings vs. those customers paying more. The atmosphere is warm and relaxing and we’re never rushed along. Courses are perfectly paced. Highly recommended.

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  3. Kevin VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    HVAC was pumping. Very cold. Asked to lower, they did but it kicked back on. Just cold.

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  4. Madelyn

    Scranton / Poconos2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my our first time there. And we will definitely be going back. It was wonderful. Our waiter Paul was awesome. He was so friendly and so knowledgeable. It felt we knew him forever. His food suggestions were perfect. He added to our incredible experience

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  5. Pamela

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Made reservations for 8 almost a month ahead of time. Didn’t like sitting in the back room. That was the only issue. Dark and dreary.

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  6. John

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We typically dine here often and LOVE the food and service and tonight the food and service was not up to par.

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  7. John

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great place to go ! the bartenders were outstanding ,very engaging and helpful ....The wait staff could not have been more nice, very knowlegable on the menu and specials. Food,from appetizers to salads to the main courses were top shelf... everyone was quite attentive... Love Steakhouse 85

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  8. Ronald

    Las Vegas17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steakhouse 85 is my wife and my favorite place to go. The date night menu cannot be beaten anywhere. We even go on a regular night and never a disappointment. This is the perfect place to dine if you are going to Stress Factory for the late show. The food is top shelf and so are the adult beverages.

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  9. Frank VIP

    New York City30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Matthew and his team are 5 stars, food, cocktails and service outstanding!

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  10. Chip

    New York City31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Place is top shelf Our server Megan was an absolute pleasure Had a great Mother’s Day at this establishment can’t say enough good things about it!

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FAQs

Steakhouse 85 does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Steakhouse 85 is rated 4.8 stars by 4202 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Steakhouse 85

85 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    George Street
  • Neighborhood
    New Brunswick
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located directly across the street from the Church Street Parking Deck. There is also metered parking surrounding the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    The restaurant is just a one minute walk from the New Brunswick stop on the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor line.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Brian Karluk
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz Fridays and Saturdays 6 to 10 pm
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact us for your off-site catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Steakhouse 85 is a 21st century rendition of the classic American Steakhouse. Visit https://www.steakhouse85.com/privatedining to inquire about private dining for you and your guests.
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