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Dayton Steakhouse Bar & Grill - Steakhouse in Newark, New Jersey

Dayton Steakhouse Bar & Grill

4.5 (258 reviews)

278 Dayton St, Newark, NJ 07114

Steak house
Bar & grill
Restaurant

About Dayton Steakhouse Bar & Grill - steak house in Newark, New Jersey

Customer Review Summary

Dayton Steakhouse Bar & Grill receives rave reviews for its exceptional service and friendly staff. Guests highlight the attentiveness of servers, who are proactive in addressing concerns and ensuring satisfaction. The food is consistently praised as delicious, with large portions and standout dishes like skirt steak, ribeye, and shrimp in garlic sauce. Many reviewers appreciate the chef's involvement in customer satisfaction, accommodating dietary needs and preferences. The atmosphere is welcoming, suitable for both families and business clients, making it a preferred dining spot. The bar section, take-out options, and well-crafted drinks, like sangria and coffee, further enhance the experience. Overall, patrons express a strong desire to return, citing the restaurant as a top choice for steaks and Portuguese cuisine.

Key Features

From the business

  • Identifies as Latino-owned

Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • On-site parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
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4
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3
11
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9
1
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Based on 258 reviews

Vitaliy Miel

1 month ago

This place left a fantastic impression. I want to start with the service because it was top-notch. You can be sure that if you have any concerns about a dish, they will replace it without any issues. Even when the restaurant is busy, you won’t have to search for a server. The staff is very friendly and attentive to guests’ needs. The dishes are delicious, and the portions are great. If I’m ever in New Jersey again, I’ll definitely stop by for an excellent steak.

Auto Curser

2 weeks ago

This was amazing from the start of my phone call to make reservations with Emilio. The skirt steak was outstanding & my friend enjoyed his ribeye. Service was extremely awesome & a one-time courtesy was approved for my dog( caged) to join our special dinner festivities. Thanks for all U did for us. Dayton Rocks 🪨 🎸

Victoria Ferreira

4 months ago

Love this place! I take everyone here from family to all my business clients and friends! The chef will always greet you or be near to check customers satisfaction and if you have any concerns or need any and dietary restrictions in your dish he will insure to satisfy your culinary needs at any given needs. In addition to the food being the best, the attention to detail and flavor is always top notch. The servers have been working there for years and take a lot of pride on knowing your order, and be on top of there game at all times. They offer the best service at all times no matter if you’re a regular or just visiting! They have a bar section and restaurant section, they also have added a take out section! Overall is an excellent place to visit and enjoy!

kiara davila

4 months ago

the customer service was AMAZING!! always checking in making sure we are doing okay and the food was also PERFECT! meat was juicy and tender such an amazing spot definitely coming back here again

Lourdes Mateo

9 months ago

Amazing steaks & food! This is our 2nd fav Portuguese spot now but our 1st pick for steaks! You will not be disappointed. We took our kids and they loved the food & atmosphere although they were skeptical about going in due to the area is definitely worth trying! The octopus is our 2nd fav along with the espresso shots and a touch of Bailey’s to bring that food down! Lastly the sangria is on point not too sweet and perfect pairing with the steak! The staff are attentive and friendly! You’re always greeted with a smile !

Josilyn Diaz

4 months ago

The service has incredible manners and hospitality. The food and presentation was amazing!! Would definitely recommend and come back

Dotty “Dotty”

absolutely amazing. best prime rib i have had in many years. My husband's Portuguese steak was delicious. the shrimp in garlic sauce appetizer was delicious, as was our After dinner Portuguese coffees

Gregory Gonzalez

Really good food. Emilio its an amazing sever, he is very patient and very attentive. Everything was perfect. Also its not a noise place. My family and I definitely will come back …

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–1 AM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–1 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$50–100