Best Date Night Restaurants in South Plainfield

66 restaurants available nearby

1. Steakhouse 85

4.8

Exceptional(4030)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Brunswick

Booked 28 times today

Steakhouse 85 is a 21st century rendition of the classic American Steakhouse. The menu at Steakhouse 85 is comprised of fresh and inspiring modern day interpretations of classic American cuisine, served alongside the traditional steakhouse classics we all know and love. The back bone of our menu is without a doubt our beef. Our mouth watering dry aged steaks are rubbed with a simple yet luscious combination of sea salt, black pepper and fresh herbs. They are seared on a 1200 degree cast iron grill and then broiled to your liking. Paired with a large classically designed bar, complete with savvy cocktails and a Wine Spectator award winning wine list, this steakhouse is sure to please.Wine Spectator Award of ExcellenceOfficial Steakhouse of Rutgers Athletics

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2. Meximodo - Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar

4.5

Awesome(822)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Colonia

Booked 95 times today

Official Guinness World Record Title Holder for Most Tequilas/Mezcals at a bar-restaurant in the world!Meximodo is where the roots of classic Mexican cooking are always respected and our modern twists blossom into a fresh, new culinary experience. Located centrally within Metuchen’s plaza, we’re the beating corazón of fun and flavor in town. We’re excited to welcome you into our casa!Most of our ingredients are locally sourced right here in the Garden State. Combining traditional techniques and powerful bold flavors, every dish brings you on a journey through Mexico.We had to go big or go home. Boasting the world's largest tequila selection, our expert mixologists have every tool to craft cocteles made to savor.Whether it’s a fun date night, drinks with friends, or a meal out with the family, Meximodo’s vibrant and warm atmosphere is here to welcome all.

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3. Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar

4.8

Exceptional(2836)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • New Brunswick

Booked 30 times today

We are excited to bring our dream to a reality along with friends and family. We plan to share our love and knowledge of an industry that we are so passionate about and proud to be a part of in our hometown of New Brunswick. Here at Salt, we are creating a modern oyster bar with a hip vibe serving up a large variety of fresh local oysters, as well as oysters from around the US. We will offer a seafood inspired seasonal menu both in our casual bar and our elegant dining room. We will also offer many innovative dishes including a variety of local meats along with plenty of vegetarian options. We aim to create an inviting atmosphere for everyone with our warm décor and friendly staff. Our full bar will feature a variety of signature cocktails and revolving creative small plates. Chef Chris’ passion for food promises consistent exceptional quality and to awaken the palate with bold, fresh flavors in every bite!

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4. The Frog and the Peach

4.5

Awesome(3178)

Price: Expensive

• American • New Brunswick

Booked 14 times today

The Frog &The Peach is a pioneering farm-to-table restaurant and bar serving Chef Bruce Lefebvre's innovative American cuisine with thoughtful service, in a lively, upscale industrial space. We are centrally located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, between Philadelphia and New York City. Our bar is first come-first served, where you can enjoy the full menu and experience! For private events or parties of 12 or more please call Maria Mattera at (856) 271-2222.PARKING: We have a small parking lot that is for our valet services only. The Hyatt Hotel Church St. parking garages are one block away. See you in New Brunswick! The Frog & The Peach reserves the right to change or modify any terms and conditions listed on non-directly affiliated services, at any time. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the revisions on our main website.

5. Metuchen Inn

4.7

Exceptional(1774)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Metuchen

Booked 6 times today

The historic Metuchen Inn has elegant new decor, same fantastic food and service with a creative new menu. Come see some old friends and make some new. Enjoy our Happy Hour with your hosts Constantine and Victor

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6. Victoria’s Tratta Italiano

4.2

Awesome(97)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Brunswick

Booked 5 times today

Victoria’s Tratta Italiano, formerly known as Panico’s, has always been known for its classic and innovative Italian cuisine. With our authentic, wood burning, brick oven pizza, we bake some of the best pizza in Middlesex County alongside our hand-crafted specialty pies and a large menu of casual Italian favorites.

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7. Saly G's Restaurant & Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(680)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Warren

Booked 7 times today

A Dining Experience you will always remember. Our elegant dining room as well as our fully stocked bar will give you the opportunity to either enjoy A romantic evening or have a great drink in a great atmosphere. We have it all from the best burger around to our Certified Black Angus steaks. We offer an Italian-American style cuisine with all your favorite dishes, also our mouthwatering dinner specials will be another great addition to your choices. Our wine selection is also one of our great features. We are sure you will be back for more!

8. Clydz

4.6

Exceptional(1018)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Brunswick

Booked 6 times today

Clydz is a lively New Brunswick destination with a subterranean atmosphere, reminiscent of a 1920's speakeasy. At Clydz, the fare is anything but ordinary. The menu is comprised of small plates and entrees, ranging from a selection of steaks, scallops, duck, house made pastas and desserts.The cuisine is not the only element that sets Clydz apart from the rest. The trendy bar, enhanced by fish tanks and fireplaces, offers adventurous martini and cocktail selections. When making a reservation please keep in mind, tables will only be held 15 minutes past the reservation time. ***Please be advised-If you are dining with us pre-theater, please allow two hours minimum for your stay!If you are making reservations for parties larger than 8 or do not see a reservation available, please call the restaurant at 732-846-6521.We look forward to seeing you.Cheers!

9. Nauti Cajun Crab

4.6

Exceptional(600)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Metuchen

Booked 10 times today

We now accepting reservation for outdoor and indoor dining.We take great pride in providing a friendly and vibrant atmosphere for our guests to enjoy our delicious seafood, live crawfish, crispy wings and our popular seafood fried rice and garlic noodles. We take the "traditional Creole seafood boil" to the next level. We boil our crawfish and seafood with classic Louisiana style spices along with our own secret blend of spices then top it off with your choice of one of our mouth-watering flavors. After establishing a popular seafood boil in New Jersey since 2016, we are excited to bring our concept to Metuchen with even better seasonings and guest experience.

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10. Esquina Latina Restaurant & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(894)

Price: Moderate

• Cuban • New Brunswick

Booked 5 times today

Serafin Sarduy brings fun to New Brunswick with the fusion of Cuban and Latin cuisine. Esquina Latina offers a chiq restaurant and lounge atmosphere known for their tapas and authentic Sangrias. Weekend entertainement with live bands and late night dj's. Eat Drink Dance.

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Michael
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Date night menu was excellent. Server was attentive but not overly so. Great value for the money. Can't wait to go back
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Steakhouse 85Price: Expensive• Steakhouse• New Brunswick
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4.8
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Michael
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was excellent. The bread was a little hard, but otherwise everything was great.
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Victoria’s Tratta ItalianoPrice: Moderate• Italian• New Brunswick
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4.2
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davidvip
New York City •61 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Good friends recently moved to Somerset NJ, requiring us to come up with a place to dine ---what a find! Frog and Peach is perfect: great food, service and relaxed ambience. Tucked away in the middle of "Georgetown" type new condos, this oasis has an interesting, unusual menu -- including a seasonal price fix $78 that looks great -- right now, it was a "Southern" menu with hush puppies, BBQ etc that is not to our liking. Special appie Veggie Raviolo was terrific, as was the freshly baked bread on- site. Caccio e Pepe was ok, but could have been more "saucy" and peppery for me, and a bit less al dente. Duck was delicious. We realized that New Brunswick is only a short ride from Somerset and plan to return for their well-known brunch!
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The Frog and the PeachPrice: Expensive• American• New Brunswick
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4.5
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Lauren
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This was my second time at this restaurant and it did not disappoint! The ambiance is always A1 but this time they decorated for Christmas and it was so nice. I will say this is a very lively loud restaurant so if you’re looking for something quiet, this might not be the place for you. The service is always great & the food and drinks are also very delicious.
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Meximodo - Cocina Mexicana & Tequila BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Colonia
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4.5
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Monique
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Amazing dining experience. Everything from beginning to end was delicious. Highly recommend the crab dip, seafood risotto and the red snapper!
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Salt Seafood & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• New Brunswick
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4.8

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66 restaurants available nearby

1. Steakhouse 85

2. Meximodo - Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar

3. Salt Seafood & Oyster Bar

4. The Frog and the Peach

5. Metuchen Inn

6. Victoria’s Tratta Italiano

7. Saly G's Restaurant & Tavern

8. Clydz

9. Nauti Cajun Crab

10. Esquina Latina Restaurant & Lounge

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