High-End Dining: The Best Steakhouses Near MetLife Stadium

If you are looking to celebrate a massive victory (or drown the sorrows of a bitter defeat) with an ultra-premium meal, the area surrounding MetLife Stadium has some incredibly high-end dining options. While Manhattan is famous for its steakhouses, Northern New Jersey boasts incredible, old-school luxury steakhouses that cater to professional athletes, celebrities, and fans with high budgets.

1. The River Palm Terrace (Edgewater, NJ)

Routinely voted as one of the best steakhouses in New Jersey, The River Palm is an absolute classic. They age their own USDA Prime beef on-site and serve massive, perfectly seared porterhouses alongside top-tier sushi. It is an old-school, wood-paneled institution where reservations are absolutely mandatory.

2. RP Prime (Mahwah, NJ)

If you are staying a bit further north to avoid the immediate stadium traffic, RP Prime offers a sleek, modern take on the traditional steakhouse. Their Tomahawk ribeye is visually stunning and incredibly delicious. They also boast an exhaustive wine list and excellent valet service.

3. Ruth's Chris Steak House (Weehawken, NJ)

While it is a national chain, the Weehawken location of Ruth's Chris is built directly on the Hudson River, offering unparalleled, panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline while you eat your butter-sizzled filet mignon. It is a fantastic option if you want the "New York City experience" without actually crossing the river.

Luxury Dining Tips

• Dress Codes:

  Unlike sports bars or diners, these high-end steakhouses generally enforce a dress code. Leave the face paint and oversized replica jerseys at the hotel.

• Timing:

  Do not attempt to eat at a fine-dining steakhouse within 3 hours of kickoff. Enjoy it on an off-day or immediately following an afternoon match.