
Nero's Grille
Livingston
Restaurant in Livingston, United States
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Nero's Grille when the group wants a classic Livingston steakhouse with Italian-American flexibility, not a tasting-menu statement. The strongest use cases are family dinners, polished date nights, bar meals, private events where steak, seafood, raw bar options, burgers, familiar Italian-leaning dishes all need to coexist.
About Nero's Grille
Nero's Grille in Livingston is best understood through its basics: an American steakhouse with an Italian accent, a smart casual dress code, a price of $50 per person. It is a fit when the brief is steakhouse-leaning dining with Italian-American range rather than a highly specialized dining format. The confirmed details support a direct read: come for a Livingston meal built around the restaurant's stated cuisine and its listed signature dishes.
The restaurant's stated cuisine is American Steakhouse with Italian Accent, which is the right way to think about the booking. Rather than expecting a narrow regional Italian restaurant or a chef-counter experience, plan around a steakhouse meal with Italian-leaning options. The signature dishes include Chicken Nero, Chicken Aglio e Olio with fried onions, Marinated Pork Chop Giambotta, Firecracker Shrimp, lobster roll, homemade key lime pie.
A steakhouse identity with an Italian accent
The kitchen's clearest case is the combination of steakhouse identity and Italian-American range. For diners comparing options in Livingston, that can be useful because the meal does not have to lean entirely in one direction. The cuisine points to a steakhouse base with Italian-accented variety.
Order in that spirit. The named dishes worth using as anchors are Chicken Nero, Chicken Aglio e Olio with fried onions, Marinated Pork Chop Giambotta, Firecracker Shrimp, the lobster roll, homemade key lime pie. For a first visit, build the meal around the restaurant's American steakhouse identity and add one or two of the Italian-accented signatures so the table gets the point of the concept.
The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) is a confirmed recognition for Nero's Grille. That gives diners a useful signal when planning a steakhouse-style meal. Keep the expectation grounded: the appeal is not a highly specific tasting-menu or chef-counter format, but a Livingston steakhouse with Italian accents.
Pick Nero's Grille for a classic Livingston meal
The most reliable way to judge Nero's Grille is by occasion. It makes sense when you want a smart casual meal in Livingston, a steakhouse-leaning menu, enough Italian accent to broaden the meal.
Confirmed price is $50 per person, which places it in a premium-but-accessible lane rather than a luxury tasting-menu category. That price point fits the cuisine: American steakhouse with Italian-accented signatures. If the table wants a cheaper night out, other Livingston dining may be a better match; if the group wants a classic steakhouse direction, Nero's Grille is the more natural choice.
Hours are listed as Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 8 PM. Smart casual dress fits the guidance. For broader local planning, you can also look at Livingston bars.
Planning details
- Location
- 618 S Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039
- Website
- neros.com
- Phone
- (973) 994-1410
Venue details
Ambiance
White-linen dining rooms and multiple intimate dining rooms create a warm, unpretentious yet casually elegant steakhouse atmosphere, with a lively bar area that buzzes with energy and an outdoor terrace/patio used in good weather.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Chicken Nero
- Chicken Aglio e Olio with fried onions
- Marinated Pork Chop Giambotta
- Firecracker Shrimp
- Lobster roll
- Homemade key lime pie
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nero's Grille worth the price?
Yes, if you want an American steakhouse with an Italian accent at about $50 per person. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) is a confirmed recognition. If you want a lower-cost meal, other Livingston dining may make more sense.
Can Nero's Grille accommodate groups?
What is is that Nero's Grille has a steakhouse-leaning American menu with an Italian accent, which may suit diners looking for that style. For larger parties or special plans, confirm details directly with the venue.
How far ahead should I book Nero's Grille?
If timing matters, check current availability directly with the venue. The hours are Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 8 PM. For special occasions, confirm the latest schedule rather than relying on a same-day plan.
What should I order at Nero's Grille?
Use the confirmed signature dishes as your guide: Chicken Nero, Chicken Aglio e Olio with fried onions, Marinated Pork Chop Giambotta, Firecracker Shrimp, lobster roll, homemade key lime pie. Since the cuisine is American Steakhouse with Italian Accent, it makes sense to order across both sides of that identity.
What are alternatives to Nero's Grille in Livingston?
For a different feel, consider other Livingston dining that is cheaper, lighter, or less steakhouse-focused. Nero's Grille is the pick when you want an American steakhouse with an Italian accent, smart casual dress, a confirmed price of about $50 per person.
Is Nero's Grille good for a special occasion?
Yes, if the occasion calls for a classic steakhouse-leaning meal in Livingston. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026), smart casual dress code, $50-per-person price point make it a reasonable special-occasion choice without needing to invent a more elaborate format.











