Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. New Jersey
  4. Middlesex
  5. New Brunswick
Steakhouse 85, New Brunswick, NJ

Steakhouse 85

4.8
4.8
4054 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 45 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighbourhood gem
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

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Website
    http://www.steakhouse85.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    85 Church Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  • Area
    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

Menu

Live Maine lobsters are available upon request, with 48 hours notice

Appetizers

  • Crispy CalamariUSD 10.00

    Lightly fried, marinara sauce

    • Prosciutto Wrapped Mozzarella*USD 10.00

      Served warm, with roasted tomatoes

      • Tenderloin MeatballsUSD 10.00

        House tomato gravy, ricotta, baby arugula

        • Applewood Smoked Bacon*USD 15.00

          Thick cut & glazed with brown sugar

          • Crispy Short Rib DumplingsUSD 16.00

            Horseradish truffle cream, onion straws

            • Long Island Littleneck Clams*USD 18.00

              Steamed with garlic, white wine & lemon

              • Cilantro Lime Shrimp*USD 19.00

                Chargrilled shrimp tossed in a zesty marinade

                • Jumbo Lump Crab Martini*USD 20.00

                  Baby greens, horseradish cocktail

                  • Jumbo Lump Crab CakeUSD 20.00

                    Broiled, served with ginger slaw & dijonnaise

                    • Black Truffle Burrata*USD 20.00

                      Fire roasted tomatoes, balsamic reduction

                      • Colossal Shrimp Cocktail*USD 20.00

                        Served on ice, horseradish cocktail

                        Soup & Salads

                        • Onion SoupUSD 10.00

                          Broiled with Gruyere Swiss cheese

                          • Lobster BisqueUSD 12.00

                            Kicked up with a touch of Remy XO

                            • Soup of the DayUSD 12.00

                              Our culinary team's creation of the day

                              • Baby Iceberg Lettuce*USD 12.00

                                Blue cheese, tomatoes, bacon

                                • Roasted Beets & Goat Cheese*USD 11.00

                                  Baby arugula, toasted pine nuts, red wine vinaigrette

                                  • Baby Spinach Salad*USD 11.00

                                    Vidalia vinaigrette, bacon, hard boiled eggs

                                    • Hearts of Romaine CaesarUSD 11.00

                                      Parmesan croutons, white anchovies

                                      • Honeycrisp Apple Salad*USD 11.00

                                        Cranberries, candied pecans, Manchego & honey

                                        Raw Bar

                                        • Malpaques ~ P.E.I.USD 3.50

                                          • Cape May Salts ~ New JerseyUSD 3.50

                                            • Blue Point ~ ConnecticutUSD 3.50

                                              • Kumamoto ~ CaliforniaUSD 3.95

                                                • Littleneck Clams ~ Long IslandUSD 10.00

                                                  Chilled Seafood Towers

                                                  Served on ice, with assorted dipping sauces

                                                    Two Tier Tower

                                                    $85

                                                    • 1 Pound Snow Crab

                                                      • 8 Green Lip Mussels

                                                        • 3 Shrimp Cocktail

                                                          • 8 Assorted Oysters

                                                            • 6 Clams on the Half Shell

                                                              Grand Tower

                                                              $135

                                                              • 2 Pounds Snow Crab

                                                                • 16 Green Lip Mussels

                                                                  • 6 Shrimp Cocktail

                                                                    • 16 Assorted Oysters

                                                                      • 12 Clams on the Half Shell

                                                                        Steaks, Chops, Etc

                                                                        • Filet Mignon

                                                                          Classic, center cut, Angus tenderloin

                                                                          • 12 ozUSD 55.00

                                                                        • Petite Filet Mignon

                                                                          A smaller version of our tender filet

                                                                          • 8 ozUSD 45.00

                                                                        • Cowboy Ribeye

                                                                          A bone in, center cut, well marbled ribeye

                                                                          • 18 ozUSD 57.00

                                                                        • Dry Aged Delmonico

                                                                          Well marbled, flavorful cut, aged 35 days

                                                                          • 14 ozUSD 53.00

                                                                        • Dry Aged Strip Steak

                                                                          Center cut strip, aged 28 days and hand cut

                                                                          • 16 ozUSD 53.00

                                                                        • The Tomahawk Chop

                                                                          Bone in rib chop, dry aged 28 days, encrusted with a garlic blue cheese rub & a rich cabernet bordelaise

                                                                          • 26 ozUSD 79.00

                                                                        • Free Range Pork Chop

                                                                          Charbroiled pork chop from Leidy's of Lancaster

                                                                          • 16 ozUSD 32.00

                                                                        • Roasted Chicken BreastUSD 30.00

                                                                          Roasted eggplant ratatouille, tomato jus

                                                                          • Black Angus BurgerUSD 19.00

                                                                            Cast iron seared, shoestring fries, choice of cheese

                                                                            • Sirloin

                                                                              Sliced, roasted garlic dipping sauce, fries

                                                                              • 8 ozUSD 32.00

                                                                            • The Porterhouse

                                                                              Aged 14 days, and presented sliced off the bone

                                                                              • 40 ozUSD 99.00

                                                                            • Classic Surf & TurfUSD 72.00

                                                                              A 8 oz Prime Angus filet mignon, paired with a 6 oz cold water lobster tail, lemon & drawn butter

                                                                              The Kings Platter

                                                                              • The Kings PlatterUSD 125.00

                                                                                A 26oz Tomahawk Chop, paired with twin 6 oz South African lobster tails

                                                                                Additions

                                                                                Our "85" Steak Sauce

                                                                                • Bearnaise Sauce*USD 4.00

                                                                                  • Blue Cheese*USD 4.00

                                                                                    • Horseradish SauceUSD 4.00

                                                                                      • Au Poivre Style*USD 4.00

                                                                                        • Oscar Style*USD 19.00

                                                                                          • Seared Foie Gras*USD 19.00

                                                                                            • Foie Gras Butter*USD 9.00

                                                                                              • Lobster Tail*

                                                                                                • 6 ozUSD 28.00

                                                                                              • 10 oz King Crab*

                                                                                                • MP

                                                                                              Side Dishes

                                                                                              • Yukon Mashed*USD 8.00

                                                                                                • Scallopped Potatoes*USD 9.00

                                                                                                  • Shoestring Fries*USD 8.00

                                                                                                    • Steak Cut Fries*USD 8.00

                                                                                                      • Skillet Hash Browns*USD 8.00

                                                                                                        • Sweet Potato CasseroleUSD 9.00

                                                                                                          • Macaroni & CheeseUSD 8.00

                                                                                                            • Truffle Tater TotsUSD 12.00

                                                                                                              • Vidalia Onion RingsUSD 8.00

                                                                                                                • Sauteed Asparagus*USD 12.00

                                                                                                                  • Creamed SpinachUSD 9.00

                                                                                                                    • Broccoli au GratinUSD 9.00

                                                                                                                      • Sauteed Spinach*USD 8.00

                                                                                                                        • Sauteed Mushrooms*USD 8.00

                                                                                                                          • Lobster RisottoUSD 19.00

                                                                                                                            • Lobster Mac & CheeseUSD 19.00

                                                                                                                              Classic Seafood

                                                                                                                              • Jumbo Lump Crab CakesUSD 44.00

                                                                                                                                Broiled with ginger slaw, dijonnaise

                                                                                                                                • Crab Stuffed ShrimpUSD 44.00

                                                                                                                                  Broiled, and draped with a lemon beurre blanc

                                                                                                                                  • Twin Lobster Tails*USD 56.00

                                                                                                                                    Twin 6oz South African cold water tails

                                                                                                                                    Last updated: 26 February 2022

                                                                                                                                    What 4,054 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
                                                                                                                                    • 4.8Service
                                                                                                                                    • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                                                    • 4.5Value

                                                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                    Loved For

                                                                                                                                    • New Jersey

                                                                                                                                      Steakhouse

                                                                                                                                    • Middlesex

                                                                                                                                      Best Overall

                                                                                                                                    • Middlesex

                                                                                                                                      Best Food

                                                                                                                                    • Middlesex

                                                                                                                                      Best Service

                                                                                                                                    • Middlesex

                                                                                                                                      Best Ambience

                                                                                                                                    • Middlesex

                                                                                                                                      Great for fine wines

                                                                                                                                    • Middlesex

                                                                                                                                      Romantic

                                                                                                                                    • Middlesex

                                                                                                                                      Good for special occasions

                                                                                                                                    • Middlesex

                                                                                                                                      Most Booked

                                                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                    Steakhouse 85 is a standout dining destination in New Brunswick, offering "super fresh seafood and perfect beef." Guests rave about its "quiet, wonderful ambience," making it an ideal choice for special occasions. The attentive service, highlighted by exceptional staff members like Carlos and Lauren, ensures a memorable experience.

                                                                                                                                    4,054 Reviews

                                                                                                                                    1. Manny

                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                      16 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      16 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Great service and the food is even better. Bartenders are top notch and the ambience is great for a night out.

                                                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                                                    2. rishi

                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      The best steakhouse in NJ and none other comes even a close second in comparison. The Boss in his RED Steakhouse 85 logo shirt, the staff simply amazing. Went with two kids and 6 adults and they treated us with so much patience with my allergies to seafood and my wife being a person who does not eat read meat ( go figure). The food you ask? OMG the bacon, the Calamari ( wife and friends who had it) and the Shrimp ( wife told me) just delicious and cooked to perfection along with the 40 Oz porterhouse ( medium) and my wife’s Veg Risotto layered with Cilantro Shrimp. Fabulassimo. Have lost count how many times I have been there but if you are in NJ, heck if are in NYC, this is where you should be coming if you like the Tomahawk, the Ribeye and baby the Porterhouse. Give you 400 out of 100. ❤️🎉🤗🎈🎂🥃👏🦌🎅 merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New 2025 to the staff and personnel of Steakhouse 85.

                                                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                                                    3. Anne

                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                      13 reviews

                                                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                                                      13 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                      Made reservations weeks ago and still got seated in the bar area where it was quite noisy. Service is always good. Petite filet was a bit tough. Side dishes were just ok. Brownie desert was a little dry.

                                                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                                                    4. MARLENA

                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                      37 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      37 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Great food, service and live entertainment. Date night menu is the best value on Mondays and Fridays

                                                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                                                    5. Carol

                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                      12 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      12 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      I love this place. This was actually a repeat visit, so not a real criticism, but just a note that the sirloin steak that I ordered yesterday was not cooked in my desired temperature, which is medium rare. It was a bit overdone, thus made it hard to chew. Everything else was great!

                                                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                                                    6. Barbara

                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                      26 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      26 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      So happy they opened for lunch over the holidays. Steakhouse 85 has the best burgers! And a real treat to get a complimentary after dinner drink!

                                                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                                                    7. Robert

                                                                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Consistently consistent !! Best steakhouse in Jersey !!

                                                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                                                    8. Zevi

                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      Second anniversary in a row that we have been had a great time..  Paul, my waiter was great. Definitely will be back.

                                                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                                                    9. Peter

                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      10 reviews

                                                                                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                      As always had an excellent time celebrating a family birthday.

                                                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                                                    10. Alesia

                                                                                                                                      New York City

                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                                                                      Dined on 14 December 2024

                                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                      Went here for my husband birthday. Everything was great from start to finish. The food was amazing . We will differently be back

                                                                                                                                      Is this helpful?

                                                                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                                                                    Steakhouse 85 does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

                                                                                                                                    Steakhouse 85 is rated 4.8 stars by 4054 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                                                    Make a booking

                                                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                                                    7:00 pm
                                                                                                                                    Booked 45 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
                                                                                                                                    • Area
                                                                                                                                      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
                                                                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                                                                      http://www.steakhouse85.com/
                                                                                                                                    • 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.
                                                                                                                                    Discover
                                                                                                                                    OpenTable
                                                                                                                                    • About Us
                                                                                                                                    • Blog
                                                                                                                                    • Careers
                                                                                                                                    • Press
                                                                                                                                    More
                                                                                                                                    Our sites
                                                                                                                                    Businesses
                                                                                                                                    • Delight more diners
                                                                                                                                    • Open for Business Blog
                                                                                                                                    Join us on
                                                                                                                                    • Privacy policy
                                                                                                                                    • Terms of Use
                                                                                                                                    • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
                                                                                                                                    • Cookie Preferences
                                                                                                                                    Copyright © 2024 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria - All rights reserved.
                                                                                                                                    OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
                                                                                                                                    Booking Logo
                                                                                                                                    Priceline Logo
                                                                                                                                    KAYAK Logo
                                                                                                                                    Agoda Logo
                                                                                                                                    OpenTable Logo