OT: Strickland’s Steakhouse in Woodbridge
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Haven't been, but heard good things. Looked at the menu, everything seems to be at about the going rate for a high end steak house. People just aren't used to those prices.
Definitely sounds like worth trying. The location seems cool.....former bank. Prices are fine for a high quality steakhouse (they are all expensive).
It used to be an auto parts and hunting equipment store in the bank.
Based on the prices can anyone who lives in Woodbridge afford to eat there?
Main Street Woodbridge is not that impressive. I used to enjoy eating at Il Costello's and Trattoria Venezia also on Main Street as the owners were regulars at the restaurant/nght club I managed and bartended at in Woodbridge.
Too high end for the majority of the residents of the town. I grew up there and left 17 years ago but my parents are still there. Definitely has changed over the years.
Oh cool. I used to play basketball at the Phoenix building where I would see Eric LeGrand back in the day.(He lived like 6 blocks from my house). I bartended at Poor Billy's and Lou Piniella's Winners.
His mom graduated Colonia the year after me I believe. It could have been 2 years, but I think it was one.
I grew up in Colonia and bought the duplex as an investment. Was a great property but my wife moved in and spent too much money on a property I wanted to rent. The couple I sold to made a mint.
I did sell the side property of the lot to a builder which allowed me to break even. My wife still complains about that and the beautiful tree that was cut down.
Been there twice… owner has another place in Staten Island… expensive but not much different from several other top steakhouses in New Jersey… nice atmosphere and another added touch to the restructuring of Woodbridges downtown area. As for the comments on people ‘s ablility to afford this restaurant . It only shows the smugness of some. 
It's funny- I can afford with not long ago dropping $2k at Le Cinq in Paris for 2. Dropped almost that much for 8 at Bern's in Tampa.Been there twice… owner has another place in Staten Island… expensive but not much different from several other top steakhouses in New Jersey… nice atmosphere and another added touch to the restructuring of Woodbridges downtown area. As for the comments on people ‘s ablility to afford this restaurant . It only shows the smugness of some.
But, when just doing dinner, I do concern myself if a petite filet is 65 and al le cart for anything else with it. That is going to be a 90-100 for a petite filet. That is kind of crazy. The Old Homestead has their 10 oz Filet at $59
not impressed with anything I've eaten at any 'steakhouse' in a long time (in NJ) will stick to NY vs overpaying (which I absolutely hate) for something. If you are going to charge NYC prices, it better NYC good!
None of the steakhouses mentioned pass muster
have not tried chopping block yet but the best in the state are in AC area
None of the steakhouses mentioned pass muster
have not tried chopping block yet but the best in the state are in AC area
I was the first class in Avenel who went to JFK instead of Colonia. Now they've switched it back to Colonia.
Have eaten at both il Costello's and Venezia many times over the years - have always liked both. I also love the Reo and San Remo's pizza.
The RIO quality has declined over the years. Even breakfast can be a crap shoot. Kenilworth Diner and Manny’s easy drive. As a poor Woodbridge resident I need a place I can afford.
JFK had some good teams . Ron Allen is in our hall of fame . Helped us beat Penn state.
Great kick returner.
I went to school with Ronnie. Head coach Lanigan was my neighbor. My dad was all state as a running back I was all nothing as I had a real late growth spurt.
D'Italias owner (Joe?) was a regular of mine at Poor Billy's
Jersey Boys is real good. Went to high school with Carmine. Bar Stool Sports did a review of their pizza.
I had dinner at the Reo earlier tonight. French toast, a pizza burger and a vanilla shake. All very good.
Yeah, I've had no issue with the Reo lately - best diner in the area, probably - although the Metuchen Diner, which used to suck, has gotten much better under new different ownership.
Lived around the corner from Ronnie in Iselin. Played baseball on the same team in Iselin AA and his father was our coach. Super nice guy(s) both dad and son.
Stopped at the Reo on our first trip back east last summer and also had dinner at D’Italia. Both were as I remember as was Colonia Dairy Maid.
He was a nut job. He was always coked out of his mind. And a good portion of his management team loved blow too.
Best bar pies ever at poor Billie’s. Had many a drink paid for, shooting free throws in that place.