Went for a celebratory dinner. Haven't been there in a couple of decades in spite of this being literally 2 minutes from our home. Seated promptly. Dinner menu and specials menu looked promising. The place is still dark, but it adds to the inside ambiance. Kayleigh was our server. She was attentive without being over bearing. Drinks were ordered and delivered. DH had his usual vodka tonic and I ordered my classic Old Fashioned with Makers Mark. Points off for the way it was made. Many small ice chips, a macerated piece of orange and a macerated whole maraschino cherry, complete with stem. I fished out the chips and put them on my small bread plate. Didn't discover the stem until deep into the drink. (I prefer the classic recipe using a large ice cube, a Luxardo cherry, and a slice of orange peel) Salad bar was well stocked. Hard pass on the lettuce because of the recent cyclospora scare, but we found other items. Potato salad, macaroni salad, hard boiled egg, chick peas, sliced beets, pineapple, cheese cubes, various breads Dinner was delicious. I ordered the Tips and Tails. It was steak tips, lobster tail and two fried large shrimp, a huge baked potato. DH had the stuffed salmon and asparagus also with the baked potato Lots of leftovers. And a slice of Whiskey cake to go. read more

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Went to the restaurant for my 80th birthday celebration with my family and every dinner was delicious and the rectified the birthday club situation read more

Two of us went Friday Eve for a drink and apps. Sat at the bar and asked for a martini and asked if the glass was iced because if not I would have gotten a glass of wine. Bartender told me the glasses sit with ice in them before they are used. Drink was chilled but not like a good Martini should be.. We ordered 2 apps: little neck clams in a garlic butter sauce and stuffed mushrooms with crabmeat. We also ordered the salad bar for both of us. There was probably a doz clams some with no clams in them and others floating in the butter. The mushrooms were not the stuffing type should be 1"-2" wide, they were tiny with a dab of crabmeat on them. Salad bar was just ok. Both apps were $16.99 each and the salad bar was $8.99 each. Very disappointed and food not worth it. Will not be back. read more

Had delicious dinner here . Had salmon stuffed with crab imperial. My wife had steak tips with shrimp and lobster tail. Baked potato on both drinks very good. Our server, Kaylee was very pleasant and efficient. Very comfortable restaurant. Very homey. Plenty of parking. Nice salad bar with bread and cheeses. read more

We went to the Library IV for a quiet Father's Day dinner and were not disappointed! From the moment we sat down, our waitress, Donna was attentive and helpful. After a review of the menu and placing our orders, We started our dinner with a trip to the wonderful salad bar. We returned to the table to find our drinks and glasses of ice water awaiting us. We both had ordered filet mignon with butterfly shrimp and were not disappointed at the meal. The meat was cooked to perfection and melted in our mouths. The size and crispy texture of the shrimp were excellent. To say we enjoyed the meal would totally be an understatement. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

We made a bad choice to come in for Father's Day dinner with a reservation for 5. After about a half hour and watching all other parties get seated, even without reservations, I asked how long it would be. The hostesses were kind and said they were waiting for a table to turn over, which I understand. They were apologetic. The manager, however, was a huge prick, not apologetic at all and said "if tables don't turn over, there's nothing we can do." He never apologized for the wait, and was extremely rude and nasty to myself and my elderly father. I will never go here again read more

Great atmosphere, welcoming staff, perfectly cooked steak(although it needed seasoning) apps and desserts were delicious and the salad bar is great. read more

I recommend this place. SALAD BAR was awesome but our mozzarella sticks came late. Luckily our Waitress took it off the bill. Evevelyn was awesome. I totally recommend her. Pricing was awesome. Food was very tasty. 5 stars read more

I had the tips and tails. It is delicious! Perfect blend of surf and turf. For the price you get plenty! read more

Library IV - Worth it! - Salad Near Me - Williamstown, New Jersey

top shelf restaurant great staff, excellent food. Very nice ambiance great cocktails and terrific wine selection. Be sure to order the Irish Whiskey Cake******* read more

Always enjoy food and atmosphere! Great staff and quality food! Salad bar is always fresh and clean, only salad bar I trust and I'm never disappointed. read more

I have been to this establishment many times, and the food has been perfect every time. Last two times I ordered the T-bone steak special medium rare Pittsburgh, (crusty on the outside), and this is a cut not recommended to be cooked that way because the meat on both sides of the bone cook unevenly, but every time I've ordered a steak this way they've nailed it. I absolutely love their salad bar of baby spinach and chopped romaine, and plethora of vegetables and cheeses that are offered with entrees. I've always sat at the bar always manned by the friendliest and courteous ladies, all in a clubby steakhouse atmosphere This is a restaurant I could eat at every day. read more

Haven't been to this place in a while. It's known for steak, they should know to cook a steak right? Wrong. My first steak came out rare, I ordered it medium. Chris, our waiter said he would ask them to cook it longer, I suggested a new steak since I had already cut into it in two places to check doneness. He had them make another one. It came out in almost 3 pieces (8oz) and one side was a little under but ok for me, the other side was way over cooked. If you want steak, somewhere else. The only reason this is 2 stars is because of Chris, our waiter. read more

It's been many years since I've been to this location, and I left tonight's dinner pleasantly surprised. I was surprised because I enjoyed the food. I was surprised because, in my opinion, the food was high quality and reasonably priced. The parking lot was packed when we arrived at 6:15 p.m. for our 6:30 p.m. reservation for six. We we're happily greeted by the hostess and sat immediately, zero wait time. The interior is cozy, not very big, but they do not have the tables close together, so you do not feel like you're being packed in on top of the other customers. All entrées come with their salad bar. For me, it's been many years since I've been to a restaurant that had what I consider a "classic 80's/90's" salad bar. True to the description on their menu, every on the salad bar was fresh. The lettuce was crunchy and firm, and there were many of the classic toppings such as whole hard-boiled eggs, beets, chopped olives, pasta salad, potatoe salad, and more. Five out or party of 6 ordered drinks from the bar prior to selecting our entrées. We had a total of 4 steaks, 1 order of pork chops, and 1 order of Bar-B-Q ribs. I ordered a 16oz Ribeye medium temperature, Oscar Style. I enjoyed every bite, my steak was cooked perfectly, the Crab meat was plentiful and fresh, and the hollandaise sauce was tasty. Everyone else told me they were very satisfied with their meals, no complaints just complements about their dinners. I ordered cheesecake and one of their specialty coffees for dessert. Others at my table ordered peanut butter pie and creme brule. My cheesecake was not homemade. I could tell it was from a box by they way it was cut, the taste, and the texture. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't order it again. I got favorable reviews about the other dessert orders and those of us that ordered coffee we were satisfied. Our waiter was professional and knowledgeable about the items on the menu. He wasn't overly friendly or talkative, but for me, that's not a necessity. As I said earlier, we were sat at 6:15 p.m. and our meal was concluded at 8:30 p.m. I was happy about the total length of our dining experience because it was a night out with old friends, and he had ample time to talk. I recommend a reservation if you are planning on experiencing the Library IV. I hope you enjoy yourself as much as I and my friends did. read more

Library IV - January 2024 - Salad Near Me - Williamstown, New Jersey

Came in for dinner on Saturday evening. We made a last minute reservation for 4 without a problem. We were seated immediately upon entering and our server Eileen was so nice and prompt. Our glasses were never empty and she was quick to take our orders. We all had entrees which included the salad bar. This was definitely the best salad bar I've seen in a while. They have a ton of toppings available and several varieties of bread. The macaroni salad was so good. It wasn't too wet and had all of the basic macaroni salad ingredients you'd typically expect. I had the 12oz NY strip steak medium rare with a baked potato. The steak was tender, juicy, and cooked perfectly. The baked potato, unfortunately, was so dry and miserable. The butter, salt, or sour cream couldn't save it. My friend had the king crab legs that were on special that night and said they were ok, but definitely not the best she's had. She thought they were a little overcooked. Her husband had the extra cut of prime rib and garlic mashed potatoes. He also said it was pretty good, but not amazing. The ambiance of the restaurant is appeasing, for sure. It's relaxed with dim lighting and stained glass lamps and hanging fixtures. There are bookshelves throughout and old wooden floors. read more

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I've been to the library IV many times and I never had a bad steak! Always cooked to perfect perfection. Great salad bar and friendly staff.

Ambience is comfortable, fun and appropriate. Service was good, but not stellar - water glasses should be refilled often and without needing to ask. Food was high-quality and well-prepared. Salad bar was great - love that they have one and the choices were those we were hoping to have. Pricing was very reasonable, in our opinion. It would be nice to have a higher level touches such as table clothes, cloth napkins, etc. but the trade-off would be higher prices so really can't complain about that. Overall, really good meal - this would be a great place for a semi-regular night out, might just not be the place for a very special occasion, this is not a complaint by any means. read more

Had a group of 15 for a family member's 88th birthday. The service was outstanding. The food was very good and the price was right. They have a back room where they put larger groups. There were a couple of other family parties so it was a bit loud. read more

Our waitress Evelyn was outstanding, great service. Salad bar very clean and fresh. Food was very delicious. Drinks made well. Restaurant very nice and clean. read more

I have loved the Library since I was a little girl. My aunt used to take me here and I thought we were rich selecting top cuts of beef and lobster. The good news is not much has changed and the bad news is.... Not much has changed. I love the nostalgic feel but in a restaurant it begins to feel old, dank, dingy, musty, etc. its giving Addams family vibes. They need to update the location without losing its essence. Like dust the bookshelves and books. Aside from that, the selection of your proteins is gone and that was a big part of the experience. Now that the disappointment is out of the way, lets get to what's important. Food! The food was delicious my lobster and steak were prepared beautifully. My husbands fish was delicate and flaky. We enjoyed the meal and we loved the salad bar that was included. We celebrated our anniversary here and went home happily in love . read more

Library IV - Surf and Turf - Salad Near Me - Williamstown, New Jersey

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First time here and it was good! Steak and sides cooked to order. Calamari appetizer had some zip on it from the peppercino. Staff was friendly. Good pricing for what you get. Will go again. read more

I have been here at least 8 times through the years and I don't have anything really bad to say about it! It's always been a good experience for me They have a great salad bar. And Nice cuts of premium meats to choose from You can pick out your own cut of steaks they have fresh fish and seafood. The Prices are decent and deserts are excellent!! Great food great atmosphere excellent cocktails ! And good wine!! I would recommend this restaurant!! read more

My filet was the texture of mashed potatoes, and the server was having a rough night. We had reservations but they seemed overbooked and understaffed. We will probably take a break from coming here and give it another try after some time away. read more

Excellent food and service. A little pricey but the quality of the food is worth it. Will be back. read more

Library IV - Salad Near Me - Williamstown, New Jersey

Fantastic food! Steak is ALWAYS cooked to my liking. Although at times some of the steaks are quite gristly. Love that they provide disposable plastic gloves at the salad bar which is FABULOUS! (Just shows they are germ conscious!) This place is way better than the one on 73. Keep up the good work Library IV! read more

Went downhill. Server is trash as I'm sitting here I have seen her twice. Asked if we wanted drinks, I said water for me and she just left and came back with all waters didn't ask anyone else what they wanted. So fine we'll just have waters I guess. Asked is we wanted apps to start but didn't go over specials so when I asked about the specials when she came back 15 minutes later and wanted the app special she said it was too late to cancel the other one ooookay. Then she disappeared for another 20 min so I asked the server assistant to get her. I watched this kid do 4 laps around the whole place to find her when he finally comes back saying he has no idea where she went. She then finally comes back and tells us one of the entree specials is out.... THIRTY MINUTES after we ordered. We've been here an hour as I'm writing this and I've only seen her 3 times and still no entrees. The Onion soup tastes burnt, clams casino has dried up bits of clam that shriveled up during cooking with lots of stuffing filler. Wait I lied entrees hit the table just now....from another server and the star of this place, the server assistant I think his name was Chris. Prime rib is bland and no one asked or brought anything for the baked potato. I mean I know this is a independent semi franchise but DAMN. Go to the other library branches. DEFINITELY NOT THIS ONE. You can look at my review history for my credibility because I know there's going to be people who are Butthurt that I gave their hometown sweetheart restaurant 2 stars because they don't know any better. read more

This place used to be great. The only reason they got a star was because the Stefano still tastes decent but is not near the size or quality it once was. They are known as a steaks house but honestly their steaks suck. Tasteless and obviously underweight. The one landmark redeeming quality was the once epic salad bar, now whittled down to some sad excuse for a Sizzler salad bar. Brian the owner has gone cheap and cut back on everything. The man is so cheap he actually replaced the whole cherry peppers with those garbage vinegar flavored banana pepper rings. Come on man. Cheese blocks gone. Crackers gone. List goes on. Our waiter Andrew us one of the few reasons we continued to go even after years of decline. We won't be back. read more

Ordered my steak medium from the library. It came out perfect so tender so juicy love it love the salad bar. Our waitress was hilarious. She made sure we know all the good things to order off the menu. I would take my husband there again anytime of the week for a date night. read more

Made reservations for a Saturday night, Was seated Immediately. Waitress was very sweet and attentive, specials fully explained. Very cozy atmosphere and they have a full size bar as well. Excellent fresh Salad Bar which we appreciate. Had the French onion soup, nice and cheesy! Steamed clams were tasty as well. I had the Prime Rib, wife had the Sirloin Steak, both cooked to perfection, generous portions! Definitely will be coming back soon! 2 Thumbs Up! read more

One of the only places that has a nice salad bar. Meat is usually awesome. Twice they have served me pretty gross ahi tuna (I worked in the Japanese restaurant industry) so I don't appreciate being served old fish, perhaps hoping the customer wouldn't notice. Definitely a fun stop, especially if you want a big steak. read more

Had dinner this past Saturday night and it did NOT live up to its reputation. The double stuffed potato was the same potato I get from Omaha Steaks. I had 2 Belvedere martinis that were watered down. Service was lousy. I wont be returning. Flemings, the Chop House or Mortons will get my business from now on.Prime Rib Regular Cut or Extra Cut read more

It's Ok. Occasional customer- was there recently for a birthday gathering. Felt bad for server. She did not comprehend much of anything we ordered, but did work to correct. Seemed to be having a bad day. Salad bar was much better in the past. Looks like it's been cheapened up. This used to be one of my favorite parts. Strip steak was decent other than being cooked med-well vs med-rare. (Same happened for others in party). No better than what I can grill at home. Atmosphere is cozy- definitely an established local feel. Bottom line is I won't be rushing back, but it's OK. read more

I've been going to the Library IV for many years. They never disappoint . This time was no exception, the service and food perfect in every way. Also love the new renovations. Keep up the Great Work!! read more

Don't understand how this place on has 3 stars on yelp. Had a great meal. Stuffed mushrooms, filet, and ribeye were all excellent. Reasonable prices for what you get. read more

What a pleasant surprise! We were staying in was Williamstown for a karate tournament and asked the people at the desk of the hotel where we were staying for a place to go eat and they recommended the Library IV. Needless to say we went and what a nice place. Food was delicious, the service was excellent, our server name was Donna, and the atmosphere was great. Everyone made you feel welcomed. read more

One of our favorite meals in this area! Always great service with fresh, delicious meals. Tonight, the bone in pork chop was done perfectly. What a great flavor and temperature! The peppers on the side really accent the meet. Also, the salmon - honey glaze- is delightful and always a treat. The salad bar has some of the freshest vegetables and such a large selection of vegetables. It's always fun to make your own salad there. Cheese & bread and even healthy treats on the snack bar. We'll be back! read more

Library IV - Salad Near Me - Williamstown, New Jersey

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Made a last minute reservation on New Years Day. Hostess that answered was very friendly said it would be no problem to get us in at 5:30. When we showed up the crew at the podium up front were super friendly. We were seated and after ordering drinks hit the amazing salad bar. Gloves were available for use at the salad bar. Food was amazing. Cooked to perfection. Only thing that wasn't top notch was the server didn't tell us the specials before we ordered our meals. When we were at the salad bar we saw them on the board. No worries though because the food and service made up for that. Will definitely be back! Keep up the good work. And special shout out to the manager that was up front on 1/1/2022 at 5:30. He was very professional. read more

The food is over priced and not good at all. Nothing special for the price you pay. everything included the drinks were way too expensive.

This place is run by children. We have been coming for years for their St Patrick's Day music... until now. We arranged a whole family event and called to make sure of the time the restaurant opened. The girl answering the phone gave us the wrong hour and we showed up 30 Prior to the opening, however they had been open for 30 Minutes already. No tables and had to cancel our whole event. How do you take the responsibility of answering the phones and have no clue about your biggest day of the year? Never again. Just so disappointing and they didn't even offer to try to accommodate us. Good thing there are so many restaurants that actually have better food so I'm only out today read more

I have been a regular at Library IV since moving to the area five years. While I do love the salad bar and the good service I no longer find the food worthy of the hefty prices. My visits have become fewer and further between. After our most recent visit the Hubs and I agreed that it would probably be our last, sadly. Too expensive for what you get. read more