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Steakhouse 85, New Brunswick, NJ

Steakhouse 85

4.8
4.8
3832 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
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

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 53 times today

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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
    (732) 247-8585
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Candice Sinanan: (732) 247-8585
  • 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 3,832 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Steakhouse

  • Middlesex

    Best Overall

  • Middlesex

    Best Food

  • Middlesex

    Best Service

  • Middlesex

    Best Ambiance

  • Middlesex

    Best Value

  • Middlesex

    Good for business meals

  • Middlesex

    Hot spot

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

  • Middlesex

    Good for special occasions

  • Middlesex

    Most Booked

3,833 Reviews
  1. PaigeH

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Paul was very knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. Great service. Thank you Paul

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an excellent evening for my daughter’s graduation dinner from Rutgers. The food was perfect! Appetizers were amazing. All our steaks were perfectly cooked and to finish it off we had a few amazing desserts. Our waiter was just fantastic. Unfortunately, I can’t remember his name offhand, so please forgive me but he was terrific. He even wrote a congratulations message on my daughter desert dish for the celebration with a candle. we would definitely go back.

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  3. neverhome

    New York City

    1133 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    1133 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Date night menu, which is really a good deal. Excellent service by Caitlyn and her team. Crusty bread and herbed butter came quickly. We chose a very nice bottle of Sauvignon Blanc from the included list we shared the honey crisp salad to start. It was split in the kitchen, a real favor. The portion was large and full of raisin, cheese , pecans and slices of apple..delicious! We also ordered the calamari, which was crispy with a good sauce. Again a large portion which we will enjoy tonight! Entrees were the crab crusted grouper and the filet, which carries an up charge, but it is justified.. we tool onion rings as the included side and ordered creamed spinach as well. Both will be enjoyed tonight as well. And there is dessert!!!! Apple tart and crème brûlée..both wonderful. And you could upcharge to a better wine and/or better desserts, at reasonable amounts. The evenings’ specials looked really good as well, but this is such a deal!!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place and amazing food. A treat for any occasion!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Like all steakhouses this restaurant Is very expensive, and I know that because I have been there before. Been to many steak restaurants In NY. They are expensive just like this one. Just was not really pleased with the steak I had. The bone in rib eye was kind of tough, really did not have much of a taste.

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  6. RobertC

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience. All the food was great. The service was excellent. Steaks cooked properly! (Huge item for me). The banana bread banana ice cream dessert special was off the hook. Can’t wait to go back actually. In a time when so many restaurants have pulled back service, experience, and portions - this place did not disappoint. We’ll be back. Could do with a little less of the drum solos, but the live Jazz band was a super nice touch.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Raphael & Grace worked the room. Raphael was exceptional as always! We are long time patrons of this fine steakhouse with vibes of the city only local, what a gem! We have never been disappointed, actually gets better every time. Many thank you’s to Raphael. We will be back soon.

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  8. RichH

    New York City

    86 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    86 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing meal. The service was perfect. Our food was scrumptious. I could not ask for a better evening.

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  9. JasonF

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was perfectly cooked. We were celebrating a special occasion and they made our daughter feel special

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  10. JaidaF

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paul provided excellent service. He went over the menu with us so that there wasn’t any confusion on what we were ordering. I loved that he referred to us as “friends”. It made us feel more comfortable. The service from the rest of the staff was also outstanding. No one was standing around looking for something to do, everyone was working hard. The steak was delicious. My fiancé loved the dumpling appetizers. Thank you Steakhouse 85 for making his birthday extremely memorable!

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  11. DavidC

    New York City

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good as well as the drinks and service.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We do a new steak house every year for my husbands birthday. Steaks were good. Appetizers were good. Sides were meh. I like Ruths Chris or Del Frisco’s better. Our server was nice, but eventually she was starting taking forever. I wouldn’t make the hour drive back. Would just go to Philly or Princeton.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful experience. Good food. Lovely atmosphere

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fantastic the service the food and great bottle of wine. Some of the best steaks you can get !

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  15. waynew

    New York City

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best steakhouse in New Jersey. Great ambience. Nice clean patrons. Muscle and worth it.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very pleasant dinner with great food and great service.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always awesome… filet mignon is cooked perfect and great cut of meat. Apple crisp salad and Caesar salad are fresh and crisp! Best Chocolate Martini anywhere… a must have. Servers are well trained and efficient.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love steakhouse 85! Great food and amazing service. Never disappointed.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at this place is great. My steak was perfect and the service was just as good. Every time we’re there it’s a great experience. Go get you some!!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Matty and Karen never fail to deliver a remarkable dining experience! The food was exceptional and the service is top notch. I highly recommend dining at Steakhouse 85, a New Brunswick gem!

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  21. patteo

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    With live music and delicious food and a nice ambiance this restaurant has a great atmosphere. A bit on the pricey side, yet the food has great flavor . The petite filet was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The delmonico steak was a bit tougher and fatty , yet had good seasoning. The sides are all ala carte and each one is tasty . They are fairly large so two can split them. The rich lobster bisque could use a bit more pieces of lobster but it had a rich flavor. The apple pecan salad had great honey dressing with delicious pecans. The onion rings were light and the fries crisp. The buratta was on a fresh tomato salad and quite tasty. The lobster mac and cheese had good flavor. Overall the bar service is slow yet the food made up for the slower service. There was live music so we enjoyed the longer stay. We also ran into the Rutgers coach which was a pleasant surprise. This is a nice steakhouse.

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  22. NonnaLinda

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was absolutely fabulous. We both had filet mignon which was the best filet I have ever had. The service was excellent and so was the atmosphere. We will definitely go back again. We give this restaurant 10+ stars

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! We loved our meals and the service was great as well.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time and meal at Steakhouse 85!!! Date night Friday is awesome! All food… filet mignon, scallops, apple crisp salad, calamari, sweet potato casserole, Caesar salad, and fries were all delish!!! Hot apple tart and creme brûlée were a delicious ending with a nice fresh coffee. Wines are great too. Service is always first class as Maddy and his daughter do an awesome managing job and in tune to every detail..

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  25. keithbelk

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was truly a dining experience. I also purchased a bottle of their amazing steak sauce.

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  26. PraveenE

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter Paul was excellent, he took us through all the menu options, specials and made recommendations. He was always around if we needed something and overall made it a good experience. The rest of the staff were good too. The food was good, but not great. Especially the porterhouse was below par, The apps and sides were good.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first visit here and OMG what a great experience Food was delicious. Server was great. Answer all our questions and made suggestions Will definitely be coming back here

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our sever Melvin was amazing, very attentive, made great recommendations, so personable! Atmosphere was casual but classy. Food was incredible, our party of 3 enjoyed every all, entree and side. Will be back for sure!

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  29. travelingfoodienyc

    New York City

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is always consistently good, but not spectacular. The Delmonico steak was very good (but there are better steakhouses around) as were the lobster tails and the other accompaniments. Cost was higher than expected, but that is something we're all feeling everywhere we go. Solid restaurant in New Brunswick.

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  30. DwightH

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always gone to Steakhouse 85 for special affairs. We know the food and service will always be a solid 10. Best of the best.

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  31. BrianH

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great waiter at the restaurant Sea bass was very good

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  32. WendyK

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the date night menu, all the food was delicious, service was great and the live piano music offered genres for everyone. Highly recommend.

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  33. Mimi

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant has a nostalgic feel. The food was absolutely delicious. My husband’s ribeye was cooked to perfection. I had stuffed shrimp and lobster mac, and portions are quite generous. Andres, our server was wonderful. I would definitely visit again.

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  34. margclp

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is great! Go on Monday or Friday for Date night specials Our waiter Nick was impeccable! He asked all the right questions and answered our questions very professionally. We have been there several times and we will definitely go back!

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  35. RondaM

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My Husband and I had a wonderful dining experience at steakhouse 85. The venue was beautiful, the menus actually lit up, the weight staff was professional and knowledgeable about the menu, and the food was divine. Five stars all around.

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  36. FrankieCheech

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My fist time dining here. I always dine at Salt so I decided to give this a try for Easter Dinner. We were 8 people. The Appetizers were good. The problem for me was the kings platter. The lobster tails looked boiled and reheated. The Tomahawk wasn’t Prime Meat. It tasted like Select or choice to me. It had absolutely no flavor no salt on the steak. It was tough and chewy. My sister in law lamb chops cut way too thick and not cooked properly. The sides were good and so was dessert. There are many steakhouses. This one just didn’t do it for me and definitely wasn’t worth the amount of money we spent. I definitely won’t return and wouldn’t recommend wasting your money at this place.

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  37. Jacqueline

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. Our family enjoyed our Easter holiday dinner. Thank you.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful Easter dinner! Melvin gave great service. We will return when back in the area

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  39. DeniseT

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steakhouse 85 is a wonderful restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere, professional, responsive staff (shout out to Andre) and the most delicious food- the applewood bacon, lobster bisque , apple manchego salad, oysters, crab cake, steaks, steaks, steaks and scrumptious desserts to finish it off. Never disappoints!

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  40. DateNight

    Philadelphia

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a delight. We split a tomahawk steak and it was a perfect amount for two people. And the Pavlova (it was special for the evening) oh how awesome. The wait staff from the bus boy to the waiter were all so pleasant and watched out for us without being overbearing. And there was a lovely group of musicians that were delightful. Highly recommend!

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Steakhouse 85 using the Order Online button. Steakhouse 85 also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Steakhouse 85 is rated 4.8 stars by 3832 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 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Phone number
    (732) 247-8585
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Candice Sinanan: (732) 247-8585
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