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    Blu Livingston

    3.4 (19 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    She A.

    Came here on a Friday night for some drinks around 8 pm or so. The place was packed, but we talked towards the back bar and was able to find a table next to the bar. We had no desires for food and plus it was a limited selection of any real food. it is ridiculously high-priced. Come for the ambiance, which is beautiful and on brand for this restaurant. The venue is beautiful and big with some covered outdoor type seating after the bar, There were several different seating areas throughout the venue. It will be an "it" spot until something else comes along

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    Ranelle T.

    Absolutely love this place! The food is a 10/10. Everything I've ordered has been absolutely delicious. Servers are well knowledgeable of the menu and go out of their way to ensure that you're well treated. Shoutout to Juan and Felipe as they were both great on both of my visits. The decorations here are so beautiful you forgot for a moment that you're at a restaurant in Livingston. It looks and feels very high end.

    Helen S.

    Newly opened in Livingston and after seeing the parking lot packed the other day, I finally came for a Mother's Day celebration after hearing so many good reviews. First thing I noticed: HUGE parking lot, yet they still offer valet parking which honestly made me laugh because there were so many spaces available. I guess if you have the money and just don't want to walk, spend the money? The interior is gorgeous though. A lot of thought clearly went into the design, especially the "outdoor seating" area that's technically indoors but surrounded by huge glass windows with tons of natural light. Definitely gives perfect date night or celebration vibes. We were warmly welcomed and our server explained that they serve everything in a specific flow, so you order all at once for a more elevated dining experience. I liked the concept, but the wait between rounds got pretty long, about 30-40 minutes at one point, and water refills were slow. Appetizers: Started with oysters which were fresh but small, and sushi that honestly didn't impress me (my fault for ordering sushi at a non Japanese restaurant), but the second round completely won me back. The shrimp basque was flavorful with super soft fresh shrimp, the calamari had amazing seasoning and tender squid with no rubbery chew, and while both the calamari and truffle fries could've been crispier, the flavors were great. Entrees: The bolognese ended up being the star of the night, easily one of the best I've had! Perfectly al dente and packed with flavor. The lobster pasta mostly tasted like gochujang pasta, but the lobster itself was excellent and thoughtfully prepared with cracked shell for easy eating. Chicken parm was light and crispy, just needed more sauce, like full plate dressed. Overall I'd give it around a 3.7/5. Some service delays and a few misses (our entire dining duration was two hours!), but beautiful ambiance and a great spot for date nights or celebrations.

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    Courtney M.

    Last night went to Blu Livingston with my husband... we've been waiting for the opening because we love Blu on the Hudson, we've been 4 times and they never miss! I have reviewed and given it 5 stars. With that being said, we had a different experience last night at Blu Livingston. First, I will say the food was amazing, every dish we ordered was delightful, it was 5 star worthy. The aesthetics of the restaurant was is beautiful! Very spacious and a lot of dining options with dining room seating, bar or an outdoor area with covering. Good cocktails as well. The disappointing part of our dining experience was the service, which I know it's a new restaurant but it was terrible. Very slow and chaotic. Our waitress was polite but did not explain the menu at all, just really asked us what did we want to order. There was constantly a delay in getting our food items, we sat one hour before we even got an appetizer. Then while we were eating our appetizer we were told there were no more lamb which I thought should have been addressed 40 mins prior when we placed our order. We asked to have appetizers come out together, didn't happen. We got our dinner without my husband's side. He finished his steak before anyone came to the table, server didn't even realized it was missing and it had to be packed for us to take home. Management was not engaged, barely checked on tables or addressed issues to support their servers while it was a busy night. It was a big disconnect between server, kitchen and management. I'm really in disbelief when we told the female manager we didn't have our side and there was no apology and she didn't follow through with trying to get it to us. Also, the table next us had lots of complaints with not getting parts of their order, management was made aware by them and really unapologetic. Unfortunately, this location is much closer to where we live but it does not compare to Blu of the Hudson service wise at all. With it being an upscale restaurant it really needs to focus on its customer service.

    INDIA O.

    I came to Blu on the Hudson for my birthday yesterday. We were greeted by a doorman who held the door open, followed by the reservation desk staff, who were extremely friendly and polite. They walked us to our chairs, where we had great seat I opted for the red snapper ceviche, and it was delicious. My husband started with the wedge salad, which was very tasty. For my entrée, I had the lamb, which was nothing spectacular. It was under-seasoned, which I did mention to my waiter, but I didn't send it back. The star of the show was definitely the creamed spinach -- the best I've ever had. My husband ordered the skirt steak, which was cooked to perfection. The steak melted in your mouth like butter. He paired it with the truffle mac and cheese, which I tasted and thought was just okay, nothing particularly special. The truffle fries were simple as well. For dessert, they brought out tiramisu for my birthday. One of the staff members started singing the birthday song but stopped when he realized he was singing alone. They definitely need to do better with birthday celebrations. Overall, the restaurant is a little overpriced for the portion sizes, but the food was fresh, clean, and good quality. I would come back, but probably not anytime soon. The place is really beautiful.

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    VERY DISAPPOINTED? Gorgeous place.. Prices border on extortion for a miniature amount of ok food. I definitely will not go back.

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    Absolutely loved it!! The first time I visited, I ordered the steak tacos, which were super…read moreflavorful. A tad greasy but I still enjoyed them. On my second visit, I tried the blackened shrimp and corn cakes, and that dish alone inspired me to finally leave a review. Every ingredient was so vibrant and delightful, with flavors that complimented each other beautifully. The sweet corn cakes combined with the heat of the shrimp and the creamy avocado were perfect. The various textures made each bite even better. My friend also loved the american waygu burger. The place was pretty packed around 4:30 pm on a Saturday, but service was still pretty quick. Our waitress was also super sweet and attentive. Definitely one of the best dinners I've had in the area. Amazing spot!!

    Lovely neighborhood restaurant with an inventive menu and cool riffs on classics and specialty…read morecocktails and mocktails. My nephew who lives nearby treated us to an al fresco meal recently while visiting for a family event. My pulled pork smashed burger was everything you want in a packed meat sandwich, with an onion ring and tangy sauce on the brioche bun. The sweet potato fries and a refreshing mocktail to drink made for a perfect meal. Sweetie ate a pasta bolognese (I think) which looked and ate good, and drowned it with a nice glass of red wine. It was packed on the Friday night we visited, with folks lined up for seating, or to hang at the bar and enjoy the bar scene. No reservations. Our late dinner worked fine as the mostly millennial and Gen-Z crowd started thinning shortly after we arrived. Millburn has always been a draw for neighboring townsfolk in search of a meal out. I remember this foodie town from 25 years ago, when its pizza, kosher and diner offerings were top notch. It seems to have upgraded its food scene several notches since my last visit so many years ago. Pure nostalgia for me which made for a very flavorful evening. TOP TIP: Street parking in this part of town is a hassle and the local cops keep a sharp eye for illegally parked cars and inebriated drivers. So park further away from the center of town where you are more likely to snag a legal spot on a busy night.

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    There are very few places left in the world where you can smoke cigars indoors while eating lunch…read more The food here is very mediocre ... and expensive! You do get a free cigar (which is actually a pretty nice, brand name stick in most cases) with your meal, which I am sure goes with the cost. Before the world went utterly insane with inflation ... It used to be one of the best deals ever. The food was $12.95 plus the free cigar! Now, it's more like $23 per sandwich. Owch. The best value was the cheese plate, which at $15 was huge and included fruit. Now, that cheese platter is actually smaller than it used to be and costs $44! The decor is pretty cool ... dark and moody ... but there are a couple TVs with sports playing and high ceilings. The air purification makes it smell a lot less like cigar smoke than it used to ... but know that whatever clothes you wear here will likely need a dry cleaning after. The waitresses have been here forever ... and there are a lot of regulars. Imagine what a guy would look like that would want to smoke a cigar while eating and that's exactly what you will find here as a customer. Fake Sopramos accent ... beefy ... loud ... gold chain ... It's a 'bro crowd' for sure with some flashy investment banker types mixed in. Lots of Hummers and G-Wagons in the parking lot. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves cigars. The food is edible and in some cases even good. But nothing amazing. I've had the corned beef sandwich ... don't expect NYC deli quality ... the flatbread (Trader Joe's is just as good) ... and the Cuban sandwich. All okay. The Cuban left me hungry. You can also eat at the bar and peruse their extensive whiskey and beer menu. The drinks are pricey, so a sandwich, a beer ... and I guess you could count the free cigar ... come to around $40, after tip.

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    After receiving food posioning and the associated hospital expenses, I've contacted the Management…read moregroup and absolutely no response. Dear Management Team, I am writing to formally report a severe case of food poisoning resulting from a takeout order I purchased from Parkside Social on April 17, 2026. Following the consumption of this meal, I became violently ill and required a two-day hospitalization. As a direct result of this incident, I have incurred significant medical bills and out-of-pocket costs, which are detailed in the attached documentation. While I understand your organization may not yet have accepted formal responsibility, the timeline and medical diagnosis directly link my illness to the food consumed from your establishment. I request a full reimbursement for the attached out-of-pocket medical expenses totaling $596.93. Please review the attached receipts and documentation. I look forward to your prompt response to resolve this matter amicably.

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