Visiting from California. This was by far the best steak I ever ate! It was cooked to…read moreperfection,and was truly 14 ounces,so big I had left overs for 2 more meals The taste was tender flavorful and out of this world! The mashed potatoes were falvirful too! This was a great value compared to a steak like this found in California. You can't even compare this steak to any one of theirs. 5 stars plus to Eleazar's!! The service too was awesome!!

First visit was solid, so I came back. That was a mistake! I won't be returning…read more Ordered a ribeye medium rare. What arrived was rare. I had to call the server over twice about it. She apologized and took it back. When it returned, I sliced it open again and it was still rare. She took the plate a second time with another "sorry," and that was it--no compensation, no offer to remake it properly, nothing. The server was the girl who works the late-night shift. Absolute worst service. She never checked on the table to make sure everything was okay--only showed up when I had to flag her down twice about the steak. The whole experience killed my appetite and ruined the meal. Not sure if they had a different cook on Wednesday, but whoever was on the grill that night has no business cooking at a place that calls itself a steakhouse.

Met up with some friends on a Friday night for Happy Hour. We got there at 5pm, knowing we only…read morehad to 6 pm to enjoy happy hour. We were seated in the back area as there was about 8 to 10 of us. The well drinks (tito, margarita, etc) were priced at $10 and appetizers priced at the same. I ordered a lemon drop martini to drink, grilled oysters and steak crostini to eat. My grilled oysters were okay, except for one that has some "crunch"...lol to it. My steak was medium and cooked as ordered. But the show stopper was definitely the lemon drop martini, it was a good strong. So I ordered a second. The other girls really enjoyed their Caesar salad and mango margaritas. Our service was a bit slow, but good overall. Good happy hour spot, with a parking lot.

The resturant was smaller than I thought but very cozy with a room with a bar and a dining area…read more There is an upstairs area where the only bathrooms are also located but it was empty when we were there. Also there is a parking lot, and they were offering valet when we went. I enjoyed the food I had as an entree (steak frites). What I didn't like was our waiter was constantly trying to up charge us. He kept asking if we wanted to add specific things to all our orders and even if we said no, he still insisted on it. This even occurred with shots of alcohol. I explicitly said I was driving and didn't want it and still shots were brought out with out us even asking. We thought maybe he was being very nice. Or maybe something was included we didn't know about ( what was added were things like a Caesar salad, Brussel sprouts, and sweet potato fries so it easy to see how we didn't see it was things out of the ordinary included as sides for meals) or we were for some reason getting something comped, but that was not the case. Our bill was ASTRONOMICAL. If we didn't have these items we didn't want added on, it would have been fine but this type of way of doing business makes me never want to go back. We considered fighting the bill, but we did eat the food because at the time we thought it was either included or comped. Please be aware of this if you visit this restaurant, and if you are insisted upon adding things to your order learn from our mistake and ask more questions if it's included or make sure you explicitly say NO.

Had been meaning to try this establishment for some time and when i found out they did a fried…read morechicken special I booked so reservations. We were promptly seated and had our wine opened. We opted for the cucumber salad and pate which were both very good. We then split the chicken as it five pieces and comes with shishitos, biscuits and coleslaw long with several sauces. The chicken was nice and crispy with plenty of flavor, and I found the biscuits to be quite good. For the price of $50 this is an amazing value. Service was excellent and very engaging.

First off, our server Larry was phenomenal. Genuine, funny, and gave us thoughtful recommendations…read more My partner and I came in for a 7pm reservation to sit at the bar area - one vegetarian, one vegan. Larry was very accommodating, and helped compose a vegan dish from the setup of another dish. He was considerate to recommend something that would feel "substantial" - something that I really appreciated. It's already a bit inconvenient to come up with a dish on the spot, but to go the extra mile by caring that it would be satisfying as a main dish was really very kind. And it turned out fantastic. This restaurant has so much going for it in the quality of its ingredients and dish compositions. I would encourage the chef to consider how the can apply their creativity to a dedicated vegan dish as well. There's a big world to explore in creating modern, high end, plant-based dishes and I think this restaurant would hit it out of the park ! :)

I've been going to this restaurant since it opened and last night I had one of the finest meals…read moreI've ever had there. And that's saying something!!

We found Luigino's Parmigiano while looking for a local BYOB for an easy Saturday date night, and…read moreit turned out to be such a pleasant surprise. The restaurant was packed when we arrived, with both indoor and outdoor dining, but they were expecting us for our reservation and seated us right away. The front-of-house staff was warm, friendly and even remembered my husband from when he called to make the reservation. The food was the standout. I ordered the short rib, which arrived with quite the presentation, a huge bone topped with incredibly tender, shaved short rib and mixed vegetables. It was delicious and the portion was enormous. I shared some with my husband at dinner, took the rest home, and we still managed to turn the leftovers into an omelet a couple of days later! My husband ordered the double-thick pork chop and loved it. We also shared the fried shrimp and calamari appetizer, and both the marinara and aioli were excellent. One small area for improvement would be helping the younger waitstaff become a little more comfortable guiding guests through the menu. When we asked for recommendations and what dishes the restaurant was especially known for, it took a little prompting before we got to Parmigiano. Our server was perfectly nice. It just would have elevated the experience to have someone confidently say, "This is what we do exceptionally well, and here's what I recommend." Overall, though, we had exactly the kind of evening we needed. We brought a bottle of wine, relaxed, talked, enjoyed the atmosphere and genuinely felt like we had gotten away for a while. Our bill came in at the $100 range, and we left completely satisfied. Great food, generous portions, a welcoming atmosphere and excellent value. We'll absolutely return.

My daughter took me there for Mother's Day. The food was delicious. We enjoyed how they made sure…read morewe were taking care of from the time they sat us at our table. I loved how they pampered me as a mom by surprising me with a personal Mother's Day card waiting at the table. Our area of the dinning room was quiet and filled with families celebrating mothers. The feel of the room was elegant, which gave a sense of warmth. Our waiter made sure we enjoyed every dish. At the end when we was ready to leave, he made sure that I got to eat my delicious cheesecake that was apart of my meal. Ruth Chris did not disappointed me or any other moms that celebrated at theon our special day.

Hungry Vegetarian Here…read more I came here for a group outing and found: Lots of drinks and food options Place is known for steaks and vegetarians take note Unlike other steak houses I have been, the chef was not able to accomodate a special dish for a vegetarian so I can to craft a meal from sides and salads I saw someone have a drink that was smoked and smelled very good Service was decent and overworked as it was a busy night Place is very spacious and I saw it had space for private dinners

Food was delicious with excellent service. We really enjoyed our evening. We would completely…read morereturn. The menu was varied and had more to offer than just steak.

Service was not the best. We were here in April and I'm just getting around to posting the review…read more The GM came over and apologized, they were still working out the kinks. He made us feel warm and welcomed. Upgraded my husband's port and bought us a round. The food was good. We should have gone back. After dinner we sat at the bar for a drink and loved the popcorn they serve.

Great Food and service I was very surprised, their…read morerotisserie chicken was AAOK, the green sauce amazing and their pisco sour very good. Definitely will come back! Great job Palacio.

The food is excellent and very tasty. The arroz chaufa is very good and so are the clams they…read moremarinade.

Had a good dinner here while visiting in Livingston NJ No reservations needed and we were seated…read moreimmediately upon arrival. Nice old style Squared Wooden Bar ver similar to some in PA. I had the Sliced Steak Platter with French Fries , Broccoli and Gravy! Steak was cooked Med. The way I like it and the fries and broccoli were delicious as was the gravy. The better Half had the chicken parm with spaghetti and salad! She said the Chicken was on the tough side! Had to ask for sauce because it had very little. The service was good but and they were busy!

This is a local hotspot that seems to be stuck in a time warp. Absolutely old school décor with…read moreattentive service and damn good food. Wooden booths with thickly paneled walls scream late 70's-80's which is another reason why I love it. I wouldn't put their steaks in the same category as a Capital Grill or Morton's but at literally 1/2 the price they're a solid choice. Their lambchops, on the other hand, were spectacular; some of the best I've ever had. And the free salad was a really nice touch that has all but disappeared with the exception of diners. Bar is massive, wooden with a friendly team of well-seasoned bar tenders. All together a solid, and someone surprising choice that anyone is sure to enjoy.

This is a steakhouse and more. It has a bar and not BYOB…read more 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.

I have been wanting to try this place for years. But when my wife asked me what they serve I told…read moreher it was a cross between an American steak house and an Asian restaurant. She said, no thanks. How good could that possibly be? Well, I finally had the opportunity to try it without her and the answer is very good. The service was excellent. We dined outside. Nothing fancy, but it was nice and comfortable. We both ordered the Delmonico steak which looks like a thick cut ribeye. It was tender, juicy and very flavorful. Plus, a side of broccoli rabe which was perfectly prepared and a baked potato. The only slight blemish to the meal was they forgot the appetizer which would have been the sword fish dumplings. I'll order that the next time for sure. Give it a try.

This is an elegant establishment, a grand building in the architectural style of an Italian…read morepalazzo, purportedly redesigned in the mid 80's in the style of one of Milan's grand eateries. It's at the high point of the first set of hills when traveling west from Manhattan into New Jersey affording spectacular views of the city. This overlook served as an encampment for General Washington during the Revolutionary War. The restaurant is within the Eagle Rick Reservation which contains a 9/11 memorial and areas for family gatherings and hiking trails. For these reasons parking can become a challenge at busy times. However, the restaurant offers valet parking, if you prefer to not hunt for a space during busy evenings. We dined here several times throughout our 25+ years in the vicinity. This review is of our meal on the lovely late summer evening of September 6, 2026. This was a busy evening when parking was limited due to the pleasant weather, the Labor Day weekend, and the coming 25th 9/11 anniversary. At 6PM the sun was beginning its decent and with the pleasant weather, barely warm and not hot and humid, we chose to dine on the outdoor patio. The setting was perfect and why this aspect was a 5-star experience. Having visited on previous occasions we can also recommend the same great views of NYC are available in the main dining room. The bar area also affords a separate menu and is also a great space to dine if your appetite calls for something less than a grand meal and a cozier venue. The restaurant positions itself as a premier dining experience. The setting certainly warrants it. The food is likewise supposed to match. Often it does, but at other times it falls short of expectations given those expectations are high, as well as the prices. The prices reflect the offerings and are probably to be considered within reason given the expected high standards. We started with cocktails, which were excellent to the taste, but of just average potency. We were asked if we wanted bread, which suggested it might be an extra charge, but it was not. The "bread" was actually three small accented muffins with two types of butter. We then ordered. Dining on the patio we were provided both the main menu and the bar menu, which was a nice option. My wife chose two appetizers and declined a main course. She ordered the crab cake, which looked better in presentation than taste, as it was found to be on the dry side, and the lollipop lamb chops, of which there were four, so it almost constituted a main course. My wife enjoyed these more than the crab cake. They did look excellent. I chose the California Roll to start. It was presented nicely, but it was ordinary. It was supposed to be made with snow crab as opposed to fake crab, but I was not convinced. I had the Lobster Doré, which was better looking than it was in taste, finding it a bit chewy. We shared a glass of the special to the menu addition Silver Oak Cab. It was a generous pour, but was over $30 for the glass. It was worth it. For dessert we shared the Basque cheesecake which was a hit. All in all a great location, but a little letdown in the cuisine, especially given expectations. We will be back though, as we have had better food on other occasions.

My wife and I went to the Highlawn for our anniversary. It's not a restaurant I would generally…read morechoose, but we had a gift certificate to use. It has been quite a few years since I last visited and was pleasantly surprised by the upgrades to the place. Initially, we were shunted off to a side table and had to ask for a window one, which we were reluctantly given (there were many open ones). The wait staff was pleasant enough (the water and bread service being the best), and we proceeded to order drinks. This is where the issues started. They grouped sparkling wines with roses, which made me think I was ordering a sparkling one when I wasn't. No biggie, but they should change that; I can't be the first or last to make this error. Now to the food. We were very excited to order the tomato & stone fruit salad, and very disappointed when what we got was a tomato salad with three (very thin) peach slices (at least I think they were; not very tasty, so I could not tell). One strike, so I was hoping for better luck with my entrée. That was not much better. I ordered the lobster ravioli, which came with a dense sauce and pasty ravioli, and an overcooked lobster claw buried in it. Not what I expected from a 5-star place. My wife's sashimi was much better, even if her double order of Hamachi was strange. We were not charged for that, and she was given a new choice. The dessert menu listed bread pudding with a 30-minute prep time, but if the staff did not inform you earlier, it's not really a choice, so I ordered the cheesecake, which was acceptable but poorly plated, with not enough fruit or sauce. I see that all the 5 stars are from people who call themselves foodies. I have real reservations about any of them having real five-star food outside of NJ; they should consider trying Manhattan to get an education. In the end, the view is the best part of the place (must give the hard-working staff credit for a nice evening). Will I be back? Probably not for another ten years. (it will not let me upload photos)