This is a steakhouse and more. It has a bar and not BYOB. It is unpretentious and family oriented. It has indoor and outdoor seating The wine list is not extensive, but there is something for everyone with reasonable pricing. On a prior visit with a larger party we had a Cakebread Cab that was slightly more than $100. They have wines by the glass too, as well as several interesting cocktails too including a Macha Tea one. The service is always pleasant and accommodating. The host/owner when present is likewise. This night we had two appetizers. These were the fried calamari and the shrimp tempura. Both are favorites that we have had on every one of our three visits. Both are reasonably sized and really good. The shrimp tempura is pretty spicy, so just be aware. The mains were a filet mignon, the bacon-wrapped filet mignon, and a lobster tail. The bacon-wrapped filet comes with sides of steamed veggies and scalloped potatoes. The other filet came with a few thinly shredded onion rings, which are unlike the regular side order. The tail did not have a side, but the creamed spinach, which is loaded with meat too (believed to be bacon and prosciutto) and is terrific, was ordered. This just represents a small sampling of the menu. There are several different cuts and sizes of steaks and many sides and appetizers from which to choose. There are also several children's offerings. All in all it's pretty darn good. It's not the best place we've ever dined, but it is very good and when considering the offerings, the service, and the value, it's a "family" 5-star experience. read more

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My wife and I dined at Del Monico on Valentine's Day. We hadn't dined here in several years - and now realize what we were missing. The menu has something for everyone. We shared the pupu platter appetizer. Sesame chicken skewers. Filet skewers. Pork wontons. Swordfish wontons. Garlic shrimp. Cole slaw. Everything was absolutely delicious. This is a MUST appetizer when we return. My wife had the chicken with prosciutto and cheese. Nice portion and very tasty. I had an 8 ounce filet - cooked to a perfect medium rare with a nice char. Not too many places where you can get a filet for $35. Tender. Tasty. I also got the horseradish mashed potatoes - great choice - nice kick. Service was warm and attentive. Food came out promptly. Water refilled often. Zero issues. This is the meal we envisioned for a special night out. Five stars well earned. read more

Del Monico - Steakhouses Near Me - Cedar Grove, New Jersey

Beautifully decorated place, yummy food and friendly staff. The drinks could have been a little stronger but the meals made up for it. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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Went for the first time for my daughter's birthday and first was decorated really pretty for the holidays . Everything we had was very good would definitely be back ! read more

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Celebrated my birthday with my family at Delmonico's and it was an awesome experience. We got a few appetizers (chicken lettuce wraps, wings, and calamari) and they were all phenomenal. I ordered the 22 ounce ribeye and it was out of this world. Super flavorful and so soft that my knife cut through it like butter. The staff were super friendly and quick with our orders. The owner actually came out and spoke with us a bit, and even sang happy birthday for me. This is an awesome restaurant, with great ownership and excellent food! I'll be back for sure. read more

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Nice place inside , food was good and staff friendly. It's a mix of steakhouse and Asian . May go back again if in the area.

Our second time coming. Love their steaks. It was quiet when we came but as we left it was getting busy. The owner comes around and is present. The whole staff is real nice. Food was good but this time I think it sat for a little as my medium well was well done. But all good. Steak was still very good and juicy. The inside is clean and cozy. read more

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Worst experience - WILL NEVER RETURN. - server or water girl - no clue what language she was speaking, Brad the manager - Brad' came over took over with out order and then left the restaurant and never placed order. Other tables sat down afterwards and got drinks and heard specials. We still couldn't figure out who was taking care of us . Brad the one who started our order., lady who didn't speak English that we couldn't understand or the girl who told us Brad left, These place is a joke. run by clowns- - shame on this place . Almost ruined our night but left and went to a place that knows how to run a restaurant. gave the place a chance and that was a mistake. They no longer give oil and bread to start. The decor was tacky with cheap Valentines decorations all over like a six year old's birthday party. MEVER AGAIN. read more

This place has a nice bar, so if you're just looking for a drink, it might be ok. The menu is really strange: steak but also a pupu platter ... the food is not very good. The service is meh. I'm not sure who's going here but I will try not to be back. read more

The food was absolutely amazing from appetizers to the steaks. Our waiter was very attentive. I would definitely recommend this place and I will be coming back here. read more

I heard great things about this place, the New York chain , so when I heard there was one in New Jersey I've been trying to come here for sometime. well I was definitely wildly disappointed, my server clara was super sweet and attentive but the food was definitely lackluster. The appetizers were just mediocre at best the only things that we're good we're basic the shrimp cocktail was good, the pu pu platter was ok. there are definitely some great deals for lunch though, we ordered almost the entire menu and our bill was only 190. I think perhaps lunch is not the way to go because I saw the steaks for dinner and I definitely think I'll be back for that. read more

Del Monico - Pu - Pu Platter - Steakhouses Near Me - Cedar Grove, New Jersey

Eh. Went in recently and had just an okay time. I've been here in the past and enjoyed happy hour but somehow my experience missed the mark. I am taking out how covid has affected things, and my experience was slightly forgettable. What make up for it was the very please gentleman (manager maybe) who went out of his way to make sure we had a good experience. Would I go back?? Eh, maybe? Moreso for happy hour apps and drinks if anything. read more

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Dined here last night for my Mother's birthday. When we arrived, we were day immediately the dining room was empty. We immediately noticed the changes in decor. New chairs, new menus and clearly new prices. Website and restaurant prices are different. They use to have really good bread, it's now different just ok. We skipped apps and ordered entrees. Both of us ordered steaks, filet mignon and NY strip. Both were overcooked, not inedible just not how we asked. Veggies and yellow rice were both bland. Towards the end of our meal service slowed down, a lot of waiting. Brought me the wrong check so we waited to correct the issue and settle the bill awhile. I found this restaurant during covid, unfortunately it's not the same. read more

The food was excellent the service was great just don't order the chocolate layer cake!

first time in my life when I got not chilled oysters they where served warm, the steak special not very good, very expensive for the quality provided. I will never go back there. read more

Delicious and beautiful combo found at Del Monico. Food selection is on point. Excited to come back read more

Del Monico - Delmonico Steak Asparagus French Fries - Steakhouses Near Me - Cedar Grove, New Jersey

Okay, I'm not sure why this place doesn't score higher. The filet mignon was perfectly cooked. The salad was dressed just right. The drinks were perfect. They even had blue cheese stuffed olives for my martini. The baked scalloped potatoes on the dish are amazing. I'm not saying they are healthy, but they taste a little like heaven; creamy and cheesy. Will definitely we back. read more

Del Monico - Waldorf Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Cedar Grove, New Jersey

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Check this out... It's a little bit tricky where the entrance is, because it is not located on the Main Street as you drive by the restaurant. There is a parking lot in the back and that's where you'll be walking in from. I was told that James Gandolfini (aka: Tony Soprano) was part owner, back when he was alive (God rest his soul), which would make sense why this is designed this way. Back in the day, mobsters always went in through the back door to get seated. I'm not going into detail why mobsters always went in through the backdoor to any "joint" (place of business)...Google it! Haha As you park in the back lot you notice the outdoor seating. Again, perfect for being hidden away from the Main Street so that people driving by wouldn't see what's going on. And, makes for a quick getaway when you're located next to your car haha. As you walk in you have the bar area along the right side with some high-top tables for dining. They have happy hour specials on drinks (half off), and bar food items. The hours run different daily (around 4pm-7pm & 9pm-11pm), and some last a couple hours before closing. They had fit as many TVs as possible, and I could see this place being a nice hangout spot for sporting events including "Sunday Funday". The restaurant side brings elegance and a trendy look to the place. I liked the decor and the seating, great for big parties. I made reservations so I was seated right away which was very nice. The food items I chose were delicious. The bread (dinner rolls) come out hot and fresh with 3 side items: butter, oil infused garlic for a sweet kick, and oil infused hot peppers for a spicy kick). For my main course I had chosen the Filet Mignon dressed with melting butter and garlic which was recommended by our lovely waitress, Chelsea. It was made this way as her special request, so if you see the video you'll have to ask for it to be cooked sizzling hot with butter and garlic. Overall I liked this place, because of the atmosphere and menu. It's a steakhouse that has different dishes to offer (Asian and Italian), and the menu is worth coming back for again. The bar is definitely a nice hangout spot with young locals, and good drinks made by the bartenders. So you won't be disappointed in making new friends if you are new to the area. read more

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My family and I always come to this restaurant on holidays. Brandon (the owner) is very accommodating always making sure you're well taken care of. We generally always start off with the lump crab appitizers it's so delicious and very fresh. & my mom always sticks to the filet mignion and this time I switched to the general Taos chicken. It was phenomenal, I should've gotten this entree years ago! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Went to this place after driving past it a ton of times from Willowbrook Mall. One day I'll go and check it out. Boy, I wish I went in sooner. The food here was amazing!!!! At first I was a little iffy walking in. It doesn't look like much from the outside. But once you go inside, they treat you like a king from the moment you walk in. Their biggest ticket here is the food quality. I got the Del Monico which is their Ribeye and it was very well seasoned and very fairly priced. The only takeaway was that I couldn't have dessert because of how full I was. The food here is priced just right, the portions are generous, and the food very very very good. read more

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My family and I love del Monico. We used to visit their older location in Rutherford NJ before it closed down weekly. The food here is just as good. Their pepper dipping sauce for warm bread is worth the visit alone. The fish was fresh and the General Taos chicken was great. The service was excellent. We will definitely be back! read more

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Bread was the best part of the meal. French Onion soup was bland. Shameful. The seared tuna was over salted, ruining a great sushi grade tuna. The entrees I refuse to write about. Instead I will stop and say the following... Oh Tony, how we have fallen since 2008. We need a refresh of the menu, the atmosphere, the bar menu, and I dont want to go on but this could be amazing again. I find this to be a average experience around the area for ok; I have given the rating the same as I would any average place. 2.5. That said this is better due its history so I lean to 3 stars. I wont be back. This is a one and done for me. read more

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Awful experience. I'm still sitting here and we ordered the Cajun blackened platter and the bacon wrapped filet both medium rare. We ended up receiving it medium Well done and the server never actually checked back. neither of us ate the food as it is too tough to eat so we received a 50% discount. We tried to get the manager but we were told no manager was working today. i was a regular here and suggested this to someone visiting. very disappointed and probably won't be back. Horrible service as well. read more

Del Monico - Medium well filet when we order medium rare - Steakhouses Near Me - Cedar Grove, New Jersey

Food was excellent. Service outstanding. Ample seating and good drink selection. Why not 5 stars? The music was terrible. I know it sounds silly but it was totally distracting and seemed to be not what you want to hear when having such a great steak dinner. Brick house, Get down on it, Superfreak and Freak out, just to name a few. Almost like the carpet didn't match the drapes. Very odd mix. To the management, little lighter on the tunes next time please. read more

We have only ordered pick-up but the place looks great. The portions are generous and the food prepared incredibly well. If you want an American fare joint on your dinner rotation, then this is the place to order from. read more

DO NOT EAT HERE!! The service was okay but my potatoes were unseasoned and ice cold. I tipped in cash. and then the waiter tipped himself $30 the next day that I did not include myself on the merchant receipt. I called the restaurant and spoke to the manager about the waiter stealing my money, and he said he would look into it but I never heard back. The food is not worth the risk of coming here at all. I would not recommend. read more

I'll say, to start, initially my wife and I were attracted to this restaurant because of the name, and incorrectly associated with the Delmonico steakhouse in New York City. Regardless of that understanding we decided to give it a shot anyway. From a price-point perspective it's reasonable. My wife and I were able to enjoy a meal which consisted of 2 appetizers (garlic shrimp & lump crab), split caesar salad, a shared steak with 3 ala'carte sides, one very nice bottle of wine, dessert and 2 espresso for about $170.00 + tip. Notes & dings: The garlic shrimp is tasty and well cooked. The lump crab cake raw bar appetizer is not lump. It's good crab, and probably makes a good crab cake, but it's shredded. Also the presentation is a bit lacking. The steak, a 22oz porterhouse, ordered mid-rare - served sizzling - was heavily salted (even for me who uses kosher salt when cooking steak at home) & overcooked. We spoke to the manager who gladly re-fired another steak which came out generally unseasoned but more properly cooked. It was good, not great. The peppercorn steak-sauce is more a gravy than a steak sauce. The atmosphere is interesting, and plays into the theme of an Asian-inspired steakhouse. It has a full bar, and on a Friday night was pretty packed by the time we left at 8:00 p.m. Overall there was nothing terribly egregious about the experience. The wait staff is professional and attentive. The manager is engaged and responsive. However, the menu is confusing as it has a combination of steaks, raw bar, Asian-inspired appetizers and entree, & a sprinkling of Italian pasta dishes thrown in. I guess there's something for everybody - but feels like the restaurant lacks a true identity. We're just having a difficult time finding a compelling reason to return. read more

Excellent but little pricy will return! Enjoyed meal ! Nice parking good Ambiance very friendly.

This is a local gem. Went with another couple & it was wonderful. The place was decorated very cute for Valentines Day & it was a warm, intimate atmosphere. The waiter, Theodore was excellent. The warm bread & dipping oils were so good & he happily brought more bread. We ordered fried calamari, Delmonico steaks, short ribs, spring salad, mushrooms, coconut shrimp & everything was cooked perfectly & tasted delicious. The owner was present & checked to make sure everything was ok. We left wanting to come back again! read more

Won't be going back here . Went for happy hour sat at the bar which is cute. Had not been there since before Covid . After asking a few questions about the happy hour menu waitress looked annoyed and gave us not such friendly service. She then went over to other server said something and he turned yo stare at us . Obviously , she must have said so let king about us bring a pain . We finished our drink and we went to another local establishment where we had more drinks and plenty of apps . Don't waste your time here . read more

I normally never ever write a review on anything. Personally I don't read reviews. If I'm interested in something I don't make someone else's opinion effect my own. I am a business owner and service the public this is why I had to write this. When you service the public you are going to come across all walks of life. Even when you come across those cranky customers it's your JOB to be polite. I'm not saying to take anyones abuse there is a difference. You should never bring your crankiness to your job either!!!!! My point is..I love Del Monico's been going there for years. In the past it would be a great place for lunch or dinner. Brad had an awesome staff.... like I said in the past. Del Monico's was always crowed, amazing service, with polite employees. I've noticed all new faces and honestly Del Monica' it's not the same. YOUR EMPLOYEES CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR BUSINESS !!!!!!! The last couple times having lunch there the bartender/waiter Dan served us. He is by far the rudest most unpleasant person I met. I truly believe people like Dan kill your business. It was like we were annoying him when we wanted another drink or place our order. We are paying customers and that is your JOB. Loss your attitude or maybe you should find another job because you do not know how to service the public. I am not the first person complaining about the staff there. read more

This place is the worst, we had reservations and they sat us down at the table right next to the kitchen, so every time the kitchen door opened, there was a huge SLAM! And it's so disgusting, it's open to the outside, we had a gnat fly into our butter for the bread, we left so early we didn't even order drinks, all we had their bread and butter, then we left, even their bread is burnt, I would never come back here, and you shouldn't either. read more

Came here to celebrate my boyfriends birthday on a Saturday night. Our server Melanie was delightful to have! She was very friendly and was very attentive to our needs. I would recommend her as a sever. The food was great. From our appetizer to dessert nothing disappointed me. We ordered the fried shrimp as an appetizer and it was perfectly cooked and the breading was flavorful. The drinks are strong and are worth what you pay. It is a bit pricey but they do have happy hour specials if you want to save a buck! read more

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A few weeks ago my friends and I met here for dinner. It was really nice outside so we decided to sit at a table in the back. One of my friends knew the waiter and he took care of us right as we sat down, and did a great job serving us throughout the meal. The first thing that comes out is the bread, and it's honestly the highlight of the meal. It was so good we got two extra baskets. They serve it with a pepper sauce that is amazing and we could not stop eating it. We split a dozen oysters which were very fresh and I would definitely order again if I ever go back. For my meal, I ordered a steak. The steak was just okay. It came with fried onions on the side and topped with a garlic butter. I'm a tough critic when it comes to steak and I just felt the quality of the meat wasn't all that great. It was cooked well and had great flavor, but it was a little tough to chew. I also got the steak with garlic shrimp, which was a delicious addition to the plate. Other than that, everything was great. I would definitely come back but maybe try something else as my main course next time. Oh yeah, the drinks were very strong too read more

Del Monico - Steakhouses Near Me - Cedar Grove, New Jersey

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It was really busy here on a Tuesday night, which must say something about the quality of the restaurant. Unfortunately, because they were so busy, the kitchen was also really backed up. It took a pretty long time for our food to come out. Normally this would bother me as a diner, but the staff was extremely apologetic and nice about it. In particular, one man who seemed to be the manager on duty, was nice enough to take off our beverages and the fries that came out after we had already finished our meal. We ordered Fried Calamari as an appetizer. For entrees we got the Penne Vodka with Filet Mignon Medallions and the NY Strip. All of the food we ordered was great and tasty, despite the long wait. I was pleased with the portion size as well, particularly because the prices are a bit high. You have the option to be seated at the bar, outside or in the restaurant. If you choose to sit outside on the patio or at the bar, you can take advantage of their happy hour specials - $4 tapas and drink specials. Although I wish the dinners came out quicker, I was still pleased with my experience here. If the staff had not been so customer oriented, I probably would have given my experience less stars. If you do decide to come here, just know that it won't be a cheap night out if you choose to order entrees. Most entrees are $20-35. read more

Del Monico - NY Strip Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Cedar Grove, New Jersey

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I have no idea why we've never eaten here before -- it's hiding in plain sight, right on Route 23 in the middle of Cedar Grove, and prices are literally half what you pay at the "name" steak houses in NYC. But choose your menu items carefully -- my wife's filet mignon was excellent, but the "small" Delmonico steak (actually a ribeye) was half the thickness of a normal, restaurant-quality ribeye and not particularly tender -- and no trace of the "traditional char" that it was supposed to have. It's possible that the "large" version is the correct thickness and consistency, but no one at my table ordered it; I'd want to see one before ordering a steak (other than a filet) here again. To be fair, there are lots of other menu choices -- i.e., it's not strictly a steak house, as the name implies. Appetizers and side dishes are quite satisfactory, as is the service. Reservations are a good idea, particularly on weekends. read more

Food was sub par and the scallops were horrible. Service was fine but def will never go back Tuna also sucked read more

My go to place for a great happy hour with great prices. Friendly staff always! My favorites are the tapas...general tso chicken, pan seared tuna, beef sticks, garlic shrimp, coconut shrimp....cant beat $3 wines read more

How did this happy hour not make it to the radar till now? Wide selection of tapas for $4 and a variety of drink specials. Sitting outside is great too when the weather is nice. Ordered the red sangria pitcher (prob got 3.5 glasses; tasted a bit like a mix), garlic shrimp (needed a bit more garlic), penne vodka (good), crab cakes, rib tips (really good), sweet potato fries & clams oreganato (lacked flavor). Would like to see more craft beers on tap. Mon to Fri 4-7pm, Fri 9-11pm (drinks only), Sat 9-11pm & Sun 2-5pm. Will return. read more

Del monicos is solid. Great happy hour specials ! ($4 tapas and $3 house wine among others...) The service is great. The waitress was willing to give us happy hour specials in the dining room to accommodate my cousin with her baby (since there was not space in the bar area). Our drinks were constantly refilled and we ordered a ton of tapas. Nothing particularly mindblowing, but for $4 a plate, you can't go wrong. My cousin, girlfriend, and I had a great time during happy hour. Can't speak to the entrees, but I will definitely be back for another happy hour! read more

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