Wolfgang's Steakhouse in Somerville delivered a classic steakhouse experience with excellent food, a warm atmosphere, and a few service hiccups along the way. The ambiance was exactly what you'd hope for from a traditional steakhouse: dark wood, comfortable seating, an impressive wine display, and a lively yet refined dining room. It felt special without being overly formal. We started with fresh oysters, which were cold, clean, and incredibly fresh. The bread basket was also a pleasant surprise and a great way to begin the meal. For the main course, the ribeye and filet mignon were cooked perfectly, with a beautiful crust and rich flavor that showcased why Wolfgang's has such a strong reputation. The fries and Brussels sprouts complemented everything nicely. Service started off strong, but once the entrées arrived, it felt like the table was forgotten. I had planned on enjoying a glass of wine with my steak, but despite placing my empty cocktail glass prominently at the edge of the table, no one stopped by to check on us or offer another beverage. By the time I was finally able to get our server's attention and order a glass of wine, I had already finished most of my steak. For a restaurant operating at this level, I'd expect more attentive service throughout the meal. That said, the quality of the food helped make up for the inconvenience. We finished with the molten lava cake, which was the perfect ending to a fantastic dinner. Overall, Wolfgang's delivers where it matters most: outstanding steaks, quality ingredients, and a classic steakhouse atmosphere. With a little more attention to service during the meal, this would easily be a five-star experience. read more

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The food is very good. It is a go to in the area for good steak. We had a nice time overall. Good food and service. Of course, steaks were good, but we had to send one back since it was cooked to the wrong temperature (then came back overcooked). They eventually made it right for my daughter. Drinks were really good. read more

Food is good but i had a better steak somewhere else. The mashed potato is delicious tho. Service is so-so from our server. Not something worth giving 20% or more tip. They are in opentable but did not accomodate my simple request for my supposed celebration. Highchair and koala kare not seen. Parking is at the back or any other municipal parking lots. The internal aesthetic is pleasing to the eyes. Restroom is super clean and smells really good. Accepts credit/debit cards. See images for reference. read more

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Stopped in for lunch and it was around noon on a Saturday and I was seated immediately and my server came immediately but that was ok because I already looked at the menu online. I ordered a Firestone beer and a Wolfgang's Steak Sandwich. I wasn't impressed by sandwich or the onion rings at the price I paid. The onion rings barely had any batter on them and it flaked off enough where it was a bare onion as soon as I picked it up. The steak sandwich was cooked how I wanted which was medium well but overall it was flavorless. The whole presentation if you didn't know where I got this sandwich from looked like I got it at a low standards corner store instead of a place that calls itself fine dining. The french fries weren't bad they were sorter soggy I prefer crisp. The best parts of this place on my visit was the service and the alcohol plus the restaurant looked clean. But the steak sandwich definitely isn't worth $36 read more

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The service was excellent...first class. While the steak was very good, it's overpriced for what it is. Same with the appetizers, they were good, just overpriced for what they are. When you charge the prices they charge, the food needs to be great, not just very good. Would I go back? Yes, but I'm not rushing to do so. read more

I understand completely that things are little difficult during this unprecedented time however when you call and make a 9:00 reservation and then show up for said reservation and are told that they do not have any reservation for you when it's clearly obvious that it's because they are extremely overbooked and have an enormous amount of people waiting to be seated it is clear that they are just saying that as an excuse. We even showed the hostess the call log with the their phone number and length of phone call. So we were told it would be about a 20 minute wait only come to find out from the many people waiting that they were all told the same thing close to an hour ago. Very poor customer service. read more

A local recommended Wolfgang's while I was in town on business, and it did not disappoint. From the moment you arrive, the velvet rope entrance makes you feel like a VIP. We got there right at opening and were seated immediately. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the food was fantastic. I ordered the Ahi Ahi without any sides, and it was more than enough. The wasabi and soy sauce made the perfect dipping combo--I loved every bite! read more

Wolfgang's Steakhouse Somerville - Inside view of restaurant from my table. - Steakhouses Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Food was very good. Had porterhouse for 3, surf and turf, and shrimp scampi. Everything was tasty. The only negative is for how upscale this restaurant is the wait staff is both lacking in how to behave in a fine dining restaurant as well as just plain rude and unfriendly. Not attentive, never once smiled, felt like we were bothering them if we needed something. This was not the case in previous experiences here. We were a party of 6 and the tab was over $750. When people are paying that kind of money as least pretend to not be an a$$hole. read more

Such an awful experience. Typically save restaurants like this for a special occasion, but will never go back after this last trip. Potatoes show up to our table burnt to a crisp. My wife mentions it to the waiter who then dumps them all on her plate and walks away. We actually never saw the waiter again after that. The rest of the food was decent, but not at all worth the price tag. When we asked for our leftover sides to be wrapped, our spinach got thrown away and we were only left with the burnt potatoes. I had mentioned this to our new waiter (had to flag down staff in order to get any attention at all), and they replaced the spinach and covered our dessert for the trouble, but for some reason, still refused to do anything about the potatoes. The dessert was fantastic though. Definitely recommend the chocolate mousse if you do end up going, but honestly the experience left me a little sour. You'd expect a little more class from a place where you're easily spending $100+ per person. read more

Steak was amazing, we got the porterhouse. Ambiance was nice, upscale. Staff was friendly. They had cigar night as a bonus read more

Not sure why they changed the recipe for their steak sauce but it is terrible. More like jelly than a sauce. I was looking forward to eating my porterhouse with it. Wont be back. read more

Decided to treat myself to a fancy dinner on the last night of a work trip in NJ, and invited a couple of friends to join me. It was about 5:30 on a Wednesday night and we were seated immediately without a reservation. The hostess was sweet and welcoming while the service from the wait staff was equally exceptional. Everyone was very professional and attentive, which was greatly appreciated. Our work budget was $70 per person and to our surprise, every steak/red meat dish was $70 minimum so we all had to pivot to fish/chicken dishes with pasta instead. My review won't be speaking to any of the red meat dishes, though I will say the price point is slightly higher than other steakhouses I've visited and is on par with Peter Luger. I ordered the chicken Parmesan, which was unbelievably delicious. Massive portion of chicken breast that was both breaded and cooked perfectly. It came with pasta (I subbed rigatoni) that had great texture and was nicely bathed in red sauce. This dish was a definite winner and was actually decently priced (~$36) for the gigantic portions they give. My friend order the seafood sampler pasta plate and the salmon which they both enjoyed immensely. The ambiance inside was nice as well; providing an elegant and upscale vibe that tied the experience together. Only negative I can point out, aside from being priced out of the red meat, was that the bread and butter they served were both cold. Other than that, I'm very satisfied with my experience here. I'd definitely recommend this place as a one and done (or once in a while) spot to treat yourself and others to an upscale dining experience. Just keep in mind that the price point should definitely be factored in, as the bill can get out of hand if you're not careful. read more

Wolfgang's Steakhouse Somerville - Chicken Parmesan with Rigatoni - Steakhouses Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

This is our go to steakhouse. We have had the tomahawk steak and various sides. Our family loves the food and service.

Let's me it clear from the start, this isn't the place to go for cheap eats. It's expensive. A nice experience at Wolfgang's. It is a medium sized venue, that you may oddly feel cramped in. The staff is speedy, friendly, & handle everything with care to make you feel special. There is metered street parking available & metered lots behind the venue (both free after 7pm). They also have complimentary valet parking, which is a nice touch. The interior was dimly lit, as to be expected, glass panels, full bar, & wine room. At the table you get complimentary bread & butter, honestly, not the best....but it's free. We didn't do an appetizer, even though two items are appetizers & were used as a meal. We had the Crab Cake, Lobster Bisque, Shrimp Scampi, Seafood Pasta, & Baby Back Ribs. We drank Lychee Martini, Barrel-Aged Manhattan, Perfect Storm, & Basil Gimlet. For desserts both the Tiramisu & the Chocolate Mousse. The food for the most part was good (see the grades below). It was more of an experience, but not one I find necessary to repeat, mainly due to the price. It's worth a visit if you're looking for something "fancier" to do. Grades: Crab Cake: B+ Lobster Bisque: C- Shrimp Scampi: C Seafood Pasta: A Baby Back Ribs: A Lychee Martini: A Wolfgang's Barrel-Aged Manhattan: A+ Perfect Storm: C+ Cucumber Basil Gimlet: B Chocolate Mousse: A+ Tiramisu: A+ read more

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OMG so good. Went there for Fathers Day & my meal was so good. I had lobster cocktail as an appetizer & chilean sea bass for the entire. Highly recommend both. Then I had chocolate mousse cake with a cappuccino for dessert. Also delicious. The staff was friendly & helpful. The ambiance was perfect. Perfectly deemed light & music playing softly in the background. Two thumbs up! read more

Wolfgang's Steakhouse Somerville - Grilled Chilean Sea Bass - Steakhouses Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

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Terrible service.!!!! Let me start by saying that we have been to many, many Wolfgang restaurants in the US and abroad and the service here is the absolute worst. Wanted to take my wife out for a nice lunch for our Anniversary, and showed up a little after 12 noon we were the second customer. The greeting was so so, no smile at all and we were seated. This is where it went very bad. The waiter came over and said hello, and placed the menu on the table. He asked if we wanted to start off with drinks and we asked for water. The attitude and demeanor from this waiter was terrible. Zero smiles or name exchange or even asking if this is our first time there. You could just sense it was the last place in the world he wanted to be. We got the waters, and he did not ask if we wanted to start with an appetizer or give us any of the specials. We ordered and the food arrived very quickly. The steak was great as usual. The waiter never came back to ask how we liked the food was or if we needed anything. Our waters were empty and never filled again. At this point just his attitude ruined the meal. I pointed out to my wife the other waiter and how engaging and how he was smiling with the guests he was taking care of and the complete opposite of what we experienced. I asked for the check and he brought it and I gave him my card. No words were exchanged . He brought the receipt and set it down on the table and walked away That's it. No smile, no thank you for coming in, have a great day, nothing. He got zero tip and actually should not be around customers at all . If I could give this waiter negative stars I would. He does the opposite of everything I am sure he was trained to do. I went to the front and asked for a manager. She came and was pleasant. I explained our experience and she apologized and asked if she could have my number for the GM to call me back as she was sure he would want to talk to me. I said sure. I will add that I purchased a $100 gift card for a relative to go to another location. So we spent $100 for lunch, $100 for a gift card that day. So $200 spent and horrendous service. I waited for a week and do you think the GM called? of course not. This is usually the case with poorly managed restaurants. The GM sets the tone and service level and that is most likely why this place has terrible reviews and our experience was probably the worst ee have ever had at any restaurant.. It would have taken two minutes to call and invite us back and let me know he is addressing the issue. Nothing. Bad management. I definitely would recommend people go to Wolfgangs, but do not go to this location as the service and management are a huge problem. read more

I went there tonight Friday night, December 19. I went with my friend have a good night out we sat at the bar we ate we drank. I spent $450 before tip. I got up and went to the restroom and I came back and they gave my seat seats away and then gave me my bill standing up like I wasn't even there very disappointing read more

Would give 0 stars if I could. First time here was for Valentine's day with my husband. We will not be coming back, ever, even if it's the last restaurant on earth. We ordered a couple of side dishes to go along with our main courses, one of which was their potatoes and onions. It arrived noticeably burnt. I'd estimate about 25% of the food on the plate was not "caramelized" or "browned", but straight up blackened and burnt. I calmly pointed this out to our server and instead of taking it back he took a heaping spoonful, plopped it on my plate, said "enjoy" and walked away. He never came back to our table after that. We had to ask someone else for water refills and to bag up the two leftover side dishes. We only got one of the two side dishes back in a box, and if you guessed the dish we got back was the burnt potatoes, you'd be right. Later, a different waiter came to ask us about dessert. We were pretty disenchanted at this point and complained to this waiter about the missing side dish, burnt potatoes and AWOL server from before. This waiter, props to him, immediately said he'd get us a new boxed side and dessert on the house. I understand Valentine's day must be one of their busiest nights in the year. Maybe the first guy just snapped, who knows. But if a restaurant charges almost $90 per person, I'm going to be expecting good food and good service. My husband emailed their corporate office to relay our experience. Utterly ignored. What a terrible place. read more

Came here on a random Tuesday night. Honestly, based on the overall sub-4 star rating, I had my concerns making the reservation. The night my buddy and I came, it was relatively quiet and everyone was basically seated in the middle section of the restaurant. I would rate this restaurant 4.25 stars. The ambiance is chill, it wasn't too loud, and the decor was as you would expect from a steakhouse. The waiters were all men and wore the typical white tops (i.e. Peter Lugers). We ordered the following and here's how I would rate them out of 10: Appetizers: - shrimp cocktail (we were given lobster cocktail! It was the same cost so we didn't say anything: 6/10 (nothing special, just some lobster flesh) - french onion soup: 7/10 (could use just a touch more salt) - wedge salad: 8.5/10 (the blue cheese dressing was not overwhelming and the bacon bits were amazing) Steak: - Porterhouse for 2: 9.5/10 (cooked perfectly at medium rare, charred all around and a great flavor filled with the dry-aged umami and butter.) Sides: - German potatoes: 9/10 (caramelized, slightly burnt onions were awesome) - Creamed spinach: 6/10 (could use a bit more salt and more cream) Dessert: - Tiramisu with their whipped cream: 6.5/10 (nothing special) Drinks: - Old fashioned: 8/10 (nothing special) Again, overall a 4.25 simply because the steak was near-perfect and was given what I expected. I read a lot of these 1 and 2 star comments and I don't understand how they could rate it so low. Not everything was amazing, but overall the meal was great and I would definitely go back just for the near-perfect steak. It came out sizzling and remained warm with every bite. If you're looking for a super-friendly engaged wait staff, this is not that. They serve you when the food arrives. They tell you the specials. they ask you what you want for the meal. But they don't frequently check up on you by any means. But, I don't like that personally so I'm totally okay without great service, so long as they're not rude, and they were not rude at all. Don't freak out if you want to check it out, because you read the low reviews. My experience was definitely not at all what some of these horror stories were like. read more

Wolfgang's Steakhouse Somerville - Porterhouse for 2 - Steakhouses Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

This will not be a cheap night out, but the bill won't be outrageous if you order carefully. The chain was founded by a former maitre d' at Peter Luger Steakhouse in New York. Menu is essentially the same as Luger's, but they accept credit cards. Steaks are expensive, as you would probably expect, given the size and quality of their cuts (they claim that their beef source is the same as Luger's). What was unexpected was the prices of their sides. Twenty bucks for a salad or Brussels sprouts or broccoli? Fifteen for a baked potato? Dessert prices are equally inflated. That's where they getcha. That said, dinner does not have to be outrageously expensive. The secret is to avoid over-ordering -- the porterhouse-for-2 can feed 3, maybe 4. The ribeye will easily feed 2. Sharing entrees and a couple of sides will greatly reduce your bill. Wine isn't cheap (20 bucks a glass), but at least it's good quality. Service is prompt and cordial. read more

This is my first time at a Wolfgang restaurant, and I was very happy with the food, quality, great and authentic service, and the vibe that the lighting created inside the restaurant. We were a group of five, and everything from the bread that they brought out for us to nibble on while we waited for our cocktails to the Ribeye steak, medium doness tasted very good. Who's ever back there on the grill I commend them for treating the meat with tender love and care. the cocktails were great too, I had two of the spicy margaritas and they were excellent. I definitely recommend this place to folks looking for a good steak, nice vibes and great prices. The sides were pretty big so we chose five sides to share amongst the group. read more

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Best part of meal was German potatoes and creamed spinach . Porterhouse steak was underwhelming . Interior is beautiful. Why is service so underwhelming ? Expect great service for the prices paid but instead service is better at diners! read more

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We like all residents in Somerville to know that this restaurant has very healthy and well grilled steaks. It is not only delicious but the staff is very professional in all they do. The price is expensive but for a special occasion you can not beat the ambiance. We have been visiting this place since 2004 and we always come back for special celebrations. read more

Very good steak. Sides are average but they do the asparagus and mashed potatoes we'll. Seafood tower is quite good as well, although not the best cocktail sauce. But the seafood had excellent flavor. Porterhouse was cooked well and was delicious. Also - always get the bacon read more

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Dramatically overpriced, food isn't even that good, and the service feels like a bunch of frat boys I don't trust handling my food. Not to mention the outside are in front always smells like sewage. This place is literally all show. read more

A couple of my friends and I came on a co-workers recommendation. Street parking is hard to find there is a public parking lot about a block away that is free after 7pm they also have valet. We were seated on the bar side and glad we were. Our server Joesph was AWESOME made great menu recommendations, checked on us, and kept the drinks coming! Hope Wolfgang's knows how luck they are to have him. The cocktails we had were all great I had the cranberry cosmopolitan. We started with the bacon and shrimp cocktail for appetizers so good! We had the porterhouse for 2 and the Chilean Sea Bass. We shared multiple sides and the Wolfgang's salad recommended by Joseph made our meal one of the best I have had. Finish off with espresso martinis and lava cake and creme brûlée. Prices are pretty steep but worth every penny. You need to stop by here and ask for Joseph as your server you will thank me!! Enjoy read more

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I've waited a while to send this review but got inspired by reading the experiences of other people. I was told this was a "first class" steakhouse but I did not have that experience. The porterhouse for 2 was overcooked and unexpectedly precut. The service was bad. I have had much better steaks at a better price at Longhorn and Texas Roadhouse. I'm sure that some people believe that if you pay a lot for your meal it means you're getting something special. I won't go into details, but my meal was not great, overly expensive, with poor service and some other things that were beyond the pale. Buyer beware. read more

Besides the service being excellent our meal which consisted of Porta house for 2 which was cooked perfectly ,Cream spinach and mushrooms was all delicious, I would definitely recommend it, Don't forget about the hot fudge Sunday for dessert read more

As a steakhouse, Wolfgang did not disappoint. A beautiful spot in downtown Somerville, the restaurant is massive with bar, inside and outdoor seating. The drinks were oddly inconsistent (weird for a steakhouse), and the service was lackluster. The food however, was amazing. The fillets were cooked perfectly, as was the ribeye. The ahi tuna and salmon portions were massive. Highly recommend the sides of onion rings, steak fries (which were skinny than expected), and sautéed spinach. The one downer were the ribs. Massive portion but minimal flavor. As expected wine list, nothing "extra". We'll likely be back, but know what to get and avoid in the future. read more

Every time we come here we love it. Steaks are cooked to perfection. Love the ribeye but the porterhouse for two is even better. Lobster Mac n cheese is awesome. Tuna app is ridiculous how good it is. This is what a steak place should look like. The servers have been there forever and all are so great. Might be my favorite steakhouse in NJ. Is it expensive. Yes. It's a high end steakhouse in NJ. It's worth it though. read more

Top notch from service to steak, to temperature, to timing they bring out food. Nothing but compliments. What gives them even more points is they are able to maintain quality during covid when everywhere else dropped in quality. Ordered crab cakes, bacon, porterhouse for 4, German potatoes, creamed spinach, lobster Mac and cheese. Everything was perfect!!!! read more

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Absolutely horrible from the service to the food. My husband booked his birthday here, we had a large party and reservations were at 6:30PM. We waited a little over an hour to be seated. When I spoke to the manager, he legitimately told me, "the table before you has been here for a while and spent a lot of money, so we don't want to just kick them out." Wait, what? Excuse me? Okay, we have reservations at a certain time and are also going to spend money, and you're telling me you don't have a time limit on seating and/or can't kindly let them know there's another large group waiting for a special occasion? Okay. Finally we get seated, and the manager tells me he can't do anything, he can't comp any appetizers because our party is so large. Like, what? I've been to plenty of upscale restaurants and work dinners, and you're telling me verbatim, "I'm not the owner, so I can't do that." I'm basically begging at this point like what can you do at least for my husband, it's his birthday and we waited over an hour. The manager agrees to give him one free drink and a dessert. Okay fine, I'm somewhat satisfied. Then the food starts coming out, it's horrible. I ordered a medium rare filet mignon, which I asked for more on the rare side, comes out pretty well done. Completely lacked flavor, tasted like your regular run of the mill steak. Honestly, I could have made a better steak at home. For being a Wolfgang establishment, I'm just shocked at the horrible food and horrible service. Appetizers were all lackluster, drinks watered down. The only good thing about this place was the dessert. Do yourself a favor and go to a better restaurant, there's so many other better steakhouses. I'm shocked honestly how bad this place was and how mediocre the food was for the price. Steer clear. read more

Wolfgang's Steakhouse Somerville - Steakhouses Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Took my mom to Wolfgang's to celebrate her birthday, expected premium food and service, but left disappointed. Made reservations and while waiting to be seated another couple showed up in a high end automobile, the manager basically pushed my family out of the way to greet the couple at the door. - should have been a red flag, but ignored it After being seated extended wait time for food, and when we finally received our meals the temperature was incorrect. (Ie instead of medium well it was well done. After this was called out, the wait staff worked to hustle us out of the restaurant w/o dessert. We requested desert, we informed the wait staff of the children nut allergy and requested simple sundaes for the kids, the kids received sundaes with nuts. My family and I walked away disappointed in service and quality. To celebrate my mom price is not a factor, I am willing pay what ever it is to make her happy, but poor service and quality unfortunately I cannot accept. You may have better luck if you park a Bentley in the front of the restaurant. read more

wow... I am an extremely picky person especially when it comes to steak houses because I eat it so many of them. so when I say this place was really five star I mean it! I came here twice in the past month and both of my waiters were extremely professional, cordial, and efficient. The drinks were very tasty, I like the cucumber gimlet and also the lychee martini, all the drinks are good though. Sizzling Canadian bacon is truly amazing, and the shrimp cocktail was extremely fresh! ordered the tomahawk ribeye for two with broccoli and german potatoes and that was amazing. a must go! read more

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This is a Somerville staple! Steak from Wolfgangs is must - especially the Porterhouse for 2! The Brussels Sprouts and Mashed potatoes are an obvious choice for sides! read more

Wolfgang's Steakhouse Somerville - Porterhouse for 2 - Steakhouses Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Food was amazing, good atmosphere! We ordered fried calamari, Ribeye steak and lamb chops, with the side of cream of spinach. Highly recommend ! read more

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The entire staff and the ambience was wonderful. The lunch menu had many options and the selections were delish. We had lobster bisque, crab cakes, surf & tuff and a lobster salad - all were excellent. Thanks to the amazing bartender, Matt and extraordinary server, Billy for making our experience pleasant. Can't wait to return. read more

Wolfgang's Steakhouse Somerville - Yumminess! LLC stet salad and tequila lemon drop martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Somerville, New Jersey

Steak melts in your mouth. Awesome sides, and they make a kik-azz Old Fashion. What?!? I need 85 more characters to post this review!?!?! Ok. Very relaxing atmosphere and staff is very polite. read more

The food is amazing .... The service leisurely do you don't feel rushed Prices are high but worth it

Steak was supposed to be medium it was raw Mashed potato was cold The waiter ignored us The tables that came in after us were served eaten dessert left, and another table came in and got served before we got our food. A drink can be pricey I know but 7 dollars for a 8 oz coke and 12 dollar bottle of water !! Wow. Never again read more