If you're looking for an exceptional steakhouse experience, Angelo's Steakhouse in Kenilworth, NJ, is a must-visit! From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel welcomed and appreciated. Owner Angelo brings a personal touch that truly sets this restaurant apart. His passion for hospitality and commitment to providing an outstanding dining experience are evident. A special shoutout to our waiter, Tony Spirito, whose professionalism, attentiveness, and wonderful personality made our evening even more enjoyable. Exceptional service makes all the difference, and Tony certainly delivered! The food, atmosphere, and hospitality make Angelo's a true gem. It's refreshing to experience a restaurant where quality, service, and customer satisfaction are clearly priorities. Five stars all around! Highly recommend Angelo's Steakhouse, and be sure to ask for Tony Spirito when you visit. We look forward to returning! read more

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The best rack of lamb around. The service with Tony Spirito and Angelo the owner/chef is impeccable. They do the best possible for the customer. Thank you for an incredible experience with my granddaughter. read more

Wanted to love this place but very disappointed with the meal and the service is definitely strange. Walked in dinner time on a Thursday night. There was only one other table of 2 in there eating. I also smelled some type of musty like water damage kind of set me off already let's just say The short rib dinner was uneditable. It was so tough and the fish dinner came out raw so just be careful if you like this restaurant I guess you have your dishes that u enjoy...but our first time very disappointed and we will never go back. read more

When I called to make reservations for Christmas Eve, I asked if they had a Holiday menu. I was told it was a regular menu, when we arrived and given the menu it stated a Holiday menu. The restaurant is very noisy and the food was subpar. The steak was tasteless and vegetables were overcooked. The potatoes served with the steak were undercooked. French fries my wife ordered were frozen Ore Ida steak fries. Wait staff was not attentive at all. The restaurant was very noisy and could not have a conversation. At least the beer was cold. Would never go back!!!! read more

Nice place....friendly people. Long time to get food....steak was terribly overcooked... they did make it right. Flavorful but tough...broccoli Rabe very disappointing....wouldn't go back at those prices...!!!! read more

***3 1/2 stars*** I'm genuinely curious how most people find out about this place. I literally noticed it on Google Maps while I was looking around for something else in the area, and was completely confused, based on my knowledge of Kenilworth. "Wait, isn't this...not where restaurants are? I'm pretty sure this is is in the middle of a bunch of auto repair shops." Well it was, but thankfully it has a giant cow mural painted on the side to distinguish itself from the other establishments in the neighborhood. My top tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I came here for lunch on Sunday, deciding to try a new place (we have a regular spot in the area of town that DOES have restaurants). It was easy to find and wasn't COMPLETELY surrounded by auto shops - this is also on the edge of a residential neighborhood, but they definitely do have the monopoly on restaurants here. (My chum did peer along the sides of the building to make sure it was open/safe, but for the record I thought that was unnecessary; as mentioned, there was a cow mural.) The interior is very black and white, which now in hindsight feels like a bovine homage as well; I literally don't think there was another color factored into their interior design. We walked in around 2PM, I believe, and the restaurant was completely deserted for about the first hour or so. By the time we left, there were maybe two other parties but it was never remotely crowded, and aside from a mildly miserable toddler in the corner, we were the youngest people in there by 20 years. We sat at the bar in view of the Mets game/tribute to Doc Gooden, and had complete control over the TV, which is always a subtle perk. We'd accidentally eaten some high quality pastries earlier in the afternoon so we weren't in the best position to succeed here, but we still put together a respectable performance. We split some burrata and calamari, as well as the 22-ounce cowboy steak on the specials menu, with mashed potatoes on the side. It's also possible a pitcher of white sangria showed up. My chum liked the food a bit more than I did, but it was decent for what it was. My preference is for the calamari to be on the crispier side, but this was softer than I like it and the texture felt chewier than usual as a result. The steak was tasty (I requested that cut specifically as an homage to Cowboy Carter, but I admit that might not be the best approach when ordering food) but had a fair amount of fat/gristle that needed to be cut off. Honestly I don't know enough about this cut to know if that's unusual or not. The star for me was the mashed potatoes, which were delicious and I wish had been accessible to me when I got my wisdom teeth out. The sangria was made to order (which I liked, but my far more sophisticated chum pointed out limited the ability of the flavors to set), but I enjoyed it. A rosy hue almost immediately showed up on my cheeks. The service was excellent. We were pretty much the only game in town for a good chunk of our visit, but notwithstanding that, the bartender/waiter was almost always within eyeline/earshot and checked on us regularly. We were both impressed by his knowledge of the specials menu, which was pretty extensive, and he "read the room" well (aka knew we were taking our time and didn't rush us through the experience). Angelo himself showed up once or twice as well to ask how we liked the steak, which was a super nice touch. This isn't an insanely high-end steakhouse (not an insult) so the price point is pretty competitive, all things considered. There really wasn't anything here though that truly separated Angelo's from any other steakhouse in the area, but it was perfectly fine. It's a very short walk from my chum's HQ, so the convenience and service puts this one just over the top for me. read more

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A very interesting find and a must-try if you are anywhere close to the area. For a place that doesn't seem to even have a website it is well hidden. If you are meeting someone there you are probably going to have the feeling someone set you up to be whacked instead of going to dinner as you go down the street thinking there is no way a restaurant is down here. Ah, but there it is. Parking is not an issue, but at the same time not very organized. It is not like there are "spots" in the "lot" -- more like some gravel and obstacles in your way, go figure it out yourself why don't you. Inside, everything changes, and it couldn't be more welcoming. Service is spectacular and Angelo is visible and checking in on you as well. At our table all the appetizers were top notch--the fried calamari was light and crispy, the smoke bacon was AMAZING, the shrimp and garlic--well, I would be happy with just the bread bowl alone when all the shrimp are gone, the mozzarella carroza was great too. There was a house salad in between the journey to the main course, which was a light break to the main meal. For my main I had a short rib gnocchi on special. Overall a great dish but the short rib could have been a better cut. Assuming it sees the light of day, "K-Town," a modern-day Sopranos TV series, had some filming done here. Hey, if it becomes a big hit maybe you should visit here before the place becomes "mobbed." read more

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When I called to make reservations for Christmas Eve, I asked if they had a Holiday menu. I was told it was a regular menu, when we arrived and given the menu it stated a Holiday menu. The restaurant is very noisy and the food was subpar. The steak was tasteless and vegetables were overcooked. The potatoes served with the steak were undercooked. French fries my wife ordered were frozen Ore Ida steak fries. Wait staff was not attentive at all. The restaurant was very noisy and could not have a conversation. At least the beer was cold. Would never go back. read more

Who'd think you'd find a linen tablecloth steakhouse hidden in a semi industrial/residential nook of Kenilworth? (With a waiter 'crumbing' the table-twice-during the meal)! Nice in house onion rings, flavorful signature cheeseburger, cooked rare as ordered, with above average steak fries-nice beefy, chargrilled flavor on the burger. With a nicely ripened tomato slice! read more

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Traveling for business and my colleague and I were craving steak came across this place. Decided to go here based on the reviews. Run do not walk to this place. Oh my God fantastic food. The staff is amazing. It's what you want in a steakhouse. We had the meatball appetizer , lasagna, New York strip, filet mignon and we split the Wagyu steak. We got mashed potatoes, and broccoli. lol it was only the two of us - plenty of food - ooh and I got ricotta cheese cake for dessert. read more

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My boyfriend and I made reservations for this location for a Valentine's Day dinner. When we arrived I parked on the street nearby. We walked in and was greeted by our server Jorge and he said we can sit where we please. Jorge was nice and attentive. We started with drinks and I ordered the red sangria and that was tasty. For our entrées I ordered the shrimp scampi and my boyfriend ordered the NY strip. While we waited we observed the restaurant and it was so nice and I really liked the decor. The owner, Angelo, came over and checked on us and he was nice. When the food came out everything looked great. I dug in and my shrimp scampi was very good. My boyfriend really enjoyed his steak. We had a nice time and would return. read more

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My favorite go to restaurant with the family. Friendly staff and wonderful environment. The steak is amazing and reasonably priced for the quality. Specials are always great. read more

No not yet!! Plan to go some time this week!!! Hoping that it's a great steak!!! I will let you know then I went and the food was fantastic had the oysters and some other stuff that my wife ordered and it was WOW!! Love it will go again!! read more

Solid 3.5 star neighborhood place to go for a steak if you are in the neighborhood to play Baltastrul Golf Club. Since it's a neighborhood spot, the vibe is calm and relaxed. We sat at the bar and primarily went for cocktails however the 4 of us shared. Variety of menu items from appetizer section of calamari, steak, salad, and everything was pretty solid and prices were reasonable. FYI - it's located in the middle of neighborhood and feels like you made a wrong turn but Waze will get you there. read more

My beautiful bride took me to lunch @angelos_steakhouse in Kenilworth NJ for my 41st Birthday. Angelo's is newly opened for just a few weeks and all food we had today was excellent and I can't wait to go back for dinner and get into one of their big steaks. Angelo told me his steaks are all dry aged for 28 days on premises for a richer flavor and more tender texture. * Shrimp Scampi over Linguine Pasta. * Cheese Steak Sandwhich, tender sliced rib eye steak (medium rare), onions, peppers, potatoes & melted mozzarella cheese. * Fresh Cut Fries. read more

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I went to Angelo's for dinner tonight for my sisters birthday and throughly enjoyed it. My sister loves steakhouses, so we researched a place close by to go to. Our waitress Carly was very sweet and attentive. We ordered a bunch of apps including the shrimp, crab cakes, mozzarella and tomato, and breaded clams. They were all delicious! As for our meals, my sister filet mignon was delicious along with everything else. They also have a full bar for cocktails and a wine list. I will definitely be back for a date night! read more

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We throughly enjoyed our dining experience at Angelo's Steakhouse last night! This restaurant is a hidden gem. My husband and son had NY Strip Steak and I had a Tuna Steak that was prepared to PERFECTION! The chef came to our table to ask how about our meal. The staff were attentive and kind. We were looking for a local steakhouse to celebrate our son and we are so glad we chose Angelo's Steakhouse! We will be back!!! read more

Went for an early dinner with the Fam. Service was fantastic! Granted, we were the only ones there, but you can tell the staff are squared away. Ambiance was great. Clean, neat, nice decor. I had the wildboar sausage and peppers app, and calamari. Sausage was excellent. The sides were very good. I came for steak but went with the lasagna special; Dee-lish! Others had porterhouse, was lightly seasoned. The bite I had was chewy, but could have been fat. All in all great customer service. Will be back for sure. read more

Really amazing! Nobody does it better than Angelo. A quiet, relaxing atmosphere with great food and service. The hotsy totsy shrimp and burrata app are my favorite! read more

This place has potential. We like the atmosphere and our server was lovely I want to like this place but I think the food needs a little work. The tomatoes in the tomato salad had no taste. We were expecting good Jersey tomatoes at this time of year The branzino had way too much bread crumbs and seasoning so you couldn't really taste the fish. Clams oreganata and shrimp fra diavolo were good. The meal was okay overall but I think I would come back again and try the steak as it is indeed a steakhouse read more

This place is great - nice atmosphere, excellent food and attentive service. I was a little skeptical as I hadn't heard of it and it's in an odd location but there was a steak craving so we tried it and it was a very nice surprise! We had the hotsy totsy shrimp, clams oreganato, maple bacon, and a special grilled portobello app - all excellent. Then steaks, a branzino special and a pasta dish. Cooked perfectly, nice portion sizes. Simply excellent and frankly could go head to head with any of the other local steakhouses but a nicer decor. Even the dirty martini had hand stuffed blue cheese olives. read more

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What an incredible owner, chef, restaurant Angelos Steakhouse is a hidden gem, nestled away on a quiet suburban street, this little building that resembles from the outside a local dive bar much more than a steakhouse surly packs a Tyson-esque punch. One thing, very underrated about this restaurant, before I get into the food, is the well trained, attentive staff. As someone who worked over 7 years in the service industry, you can tell by the staff at Angelos that they all truly care, making the whole dining experience that much more enjoyable. Our staff constantly came over replacing us with new plates, drinks, complimentary food and more. But onto the food, this steakhouse has everything you want... and more. My family ordered multiple orders of the thick cut bacon served with a hot honey siracha sauce, that is to die for. We also ordered the Hotsy totsy shrimp that is served with jumbo shrimp and a spicy marinara, that tastes straight from Italy. Last on the appys, we ordered the calamari; good not great but definitely ok. For the steak, I mean cmon! Just a real deal good piece of meat (a little less seasoning than I prefer), but so well cooked and each bite more mouth watering and succulent than the next. My family literally at the end was gnawing at the bone like savage animals looking to get one last bite of meat. We ordered the Tomohawk and the bone In ribeye, which is enough to feed an army. Also recommend the creamed spinach. Overall, Angelos is a sure hit and I would recommend it to anyone, especially over the overhyped Roots in Summit! I hope they expand the menu next. Can't wait to go back. read more

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I dined here on NYE. First our waitress was very pleasant. Started with waiter dropping greasy knife on my coat, did what he could to clean it off. My cocktail wasnt that great and he made sure it was done to my liking, appreciated that. My only issue was, 3 out of the 4 of us ordered the 16 oz ribeye blackened. Unfortunately, mine looked more like a 10 oz compared to the other 2. Not sure if they ran out and they got the bigger steak but something was definitely off. Was disappointed with the lack of consistency of the steaks but it did taste pretty good. Felt a bit cheated. I will go back to give it another try. Broccoli Rabe was pretty bland. read more

I know everyone want to how was the food, A 1 status. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The food was tasteful and came out at a great temperature. The casino clams was amazing. read more

you ever start getting full from eating so much but you can't stop because it's just so so good ?! no ? just me?! if i can give this restaurant 11 out of 10 stars i would ! service. food. aesthetic. everything. went here on a whim & i'm so glad i stumbled upon this hidden gem. do yourself a favor and take yourself out to eat. read more

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I'm happy to be one of the first to review. We have been waiting for Angelo's to open for over a year and went their opening weekend. This place is awesome. The owner is super accommodating and friendly. The steak was huge and cooked to perfection. they even had a nice kids meals for our little one. Nice to have a new restaurant in kenilworth with a full bar:). Can't wait to go back. read more

It could possibly be the worst meal I've ever had, our entire dinner party agreed. If you call yourself a steak house your steak should have some taste. If you have to use A1. Enough said. read more

I knew before we ate dinner that this was going to be a mediocre experience. Let me break it down: 1. Waited at the hostess stand for 5 minutes before anyone bothered to greet us. When the hostess finally arrived she looked at me and said, "yes?", as if me showing up for my reservation and being seated was a huge hassle. 2. The restaurant was less than 1/3 filled on a Saturday night at 7:30. 3. Cheap diner butter packets already sitting at the table. While I honestly don't care about the quality of the butter I do care how it's presented, particularly at a higher end restaurant. It would be more aesthetically pleasing and add some class to put the butter in a ramekin and bring it out with the bread. 4. Welcomed by a server who introduced herself and asked us if we wanted to drinks. We said we will we wait on drinks and would like to look at the menu. She left the table without asking us if it was our first time dinning at the restaurant or telling us the specials. 5. Welcomed by a different server 5 minutes later who introduced himself and asked if we wanted drinks. Got pushy when we declined to order drinks at that moment and said, "well maybe you'll change your mind." Seemed annoyed that I acquiesced and ordered a Diet Coke (I don't drink alcohol). Dinner itself was not great: 1. The porterhouse for 2 was ordered medium-rare and served medium. Also, it was fairly obvious that they used a small porterhouse and added some really fatty strip steak to compensate for the lack of filet. 2. The loaded baked potato was not loaded nor fully cooked through. I regret not sending it back. 3. The sautéed spinach wasn't even a full portion. It was like someone in the kitchen said "We're almost out of spinach. Fuck it, let's just serve half a portion." 4. There's no way those deserts are made in-house. The tiramisu came in a plastic dish and the strawberry shortcake was partially frozen. If they are made in-house then stop making them in bulk, freezing them and then defrosting them when you serve them. The bill didn't justify the food/service. Honestly, if you're going to charge NYC prices in suburban NJ then step up your game. I had high hopes based on other reviews and was really disappointed. read more

Angelo’s Steakhouse - Cheap diner butter packets sitting at our table before we were even seated. - Bars Near Me - Kenilworth, New Jersey

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Went here off a recommendation from a family member. The owner Angelo is fabulous very attentive and knowledgeable the food is delicious everything was prepared and served well. My group had the Italian long hots, cold antipasto and thick bacon everything was fresh and incredible. I had the porterhouse for two it was served beautifully perfectly cooked and cut, the other members of my party had a ribeye and a cheesesteak sandwich. We had Irish coffees and house made desserts everything was on point and I recommend the spot To anyone looking for a top tier steakhouse with a local feel we will be back read more

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Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Chef Angelo is a fantastic host. Besides a wonderful menu the daily specials are fantastic and imaginative. Angelo's is a place to put on one's regular restaurant location. read more

I would've rated this restaurant 2 stars if it were not for the good food. Made a reservation for dinner on Friday for a friends birthday. I was driving in from out of town and was running a bit late. I called the restaurant and they were very kind about allowing me to push the reservation by 30 minutes. We were seated pretty quickly once we arrived. However, our waiter was taking long to come over so I started looking around and noticed he's the ONLY waiter for the whole restaurant!! When he finally got to us, we let him know we'd be skipping appetizers and going straight to the main course. That's when he began to apologize for what we were about to experience. We wait an hour and a half for food!!! I found this to be completely unacceptable and unorganized. Thankfully, the pitcher of red sangria was delicious and the company was good. After what felt forever, we received our food and it was delightful. Seems like this restaurant is new and may need to tweak things to ensure the run smoother. read more

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Absolutely incredible service, amazing food, hands down one of the best steaks I've ever eaten. The ambience was incredible , the owner came out to greet me and made the experience even better. If you get the chance you need to try this restaurant. read more

Good good good. So happy we were there on Wednesday for our first visit. Angelo made perfect Manhattans and Sangrias. French Onion soup to die for. Very acceptable house salad and medium rare strip steak perfected. Stuffed Shrimp was delicious. We opted for the not so mundane Strawberry Shortcake to share. Not to mention Shaheen Holloway was named Seton Hall's new Head Coach while we were there. We will return. Btw Jen our server (only one in the house) was knowledgeable attentive and sweet. read more

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Angelo's has amazing food. A hidden gem in the heart of Kenilworth! Highly recommended. if you're going on the weekend, make a reservation read more

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The food was reasonably good wait staff tried hard, but was overwhelmed since they did not have enough help the place was extremely noisy they actually charged two dollars to put ice in my whiskey sour. most Important my date was attacked on the way out of the restaurant by a woman, who apparently was either drunk or on drugs when that happened none of the staff offered her any assistance she apparently has been told by the maître d' that we had taken her reservation, which was not the case Eat here at your own risk read more

Ok so lots to unpack here...you can only eat here on the weekend if you have a reservation so that's important to know upfront. Secondly the service is just so so at best. They don't seem to have the help to accommodate how busy they are. They also are not very amenable to making changes or substitutions. Not the end of the world but again just fyi. Lastly the food is ok, not great, not amazing just ok and for the cost it should be awesome. Also the desserts leave a lot to be desired. read more

Food and service is always amazing. My family absolutely love this place! I've tried all of the chicken dishes, as well as , the porterhouse and always enjoyed everything. Also the staff is top notch. read more

We visited Angelos early on Saturday evening without a reservation. While we did get seated, the hostess seemed annoyed with us even though there were open reservations available on Open Table. It appeared this restaurant caters to a regular crowd. Although it was our waiter's first day, he was energetic and pleasant, and the food was delicious. We had the stuffed artichoke as an appetizer and one of us had steak, the other pork osso buco and my husband had pork chops. The only downside was that the steak was supposed to be 18 ounces, but it appeared very small but was tasty, nonetheless. The osso buco was supposed to come over mased potatoes but was served with rigatoni with no explanation as to why there was a substitution. The real complaint I have is the wine. I ordered a Cabernet, and it tasted very cheap and when we googled the wine it was $7 a bottle and tasted like it. If this restaurant wants to be considered a high-end steak house, I suggest upping the wine game. Theyn also has no cocktail list. If something stopped me from going back, it would be this. read more

Excellent service and amazing food. The owner, Angelo makes you feel comfortable at the table and the service is amazing!

We had high hopes based on the reviews for this newer restaurant. And I will say that it was a mix of good and bad. First, the bad: the NY strip, while cooked to the correct doneness (med-rare), was totally flavorless, absolutely no seasoning. Even worse it was full of gristle and largely inedible. A real waste of $39. Another dish, the salmon, was so overcooked that it was barely eaten. The good: the non menu specials that we ordered were actually very good. The mozz en carozza, was well prepared and the marinara was really tasty. And I had the short ribs, which were fall off the bone tender. Oh, one more thing that shocked us. Each of our kids ordered a seven dollar side of "fresh cut fries", that were very clearly low quality frozen from a bag. That's unconscionable from a restaurant that cost us over $200 for a party of four with no drinks. read more