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Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Open in American Dream - Marcus Live Bar & Grille, East Rutherford, NJ

Marcus Live Bar & Grille

3.7
3.7
57 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located within the retail and entertainment complex American Dream and adjacent to Meadowlands Sports Complex, Marcus Live Bar & Grille serves as a culinary centerpiece for visitors and an escape from city life. Led by Chef Marcus Samuelsson and with a menu emblematic of his personal cooking style, Marcus Live features everything from oysters on the half shell and tavern-style pizza to an assortment of steaks and barbecue to a selection of his signature items like Brown Sugar Wings and Old Bay Crab Cakes. There are also large format, shareable options, such as the "Garden State Jubilee" with rice and peas, grilled shrimp, fried chicken, sliced ribeye, vegetable couscous, and charred broccolini with optional surf and turf upgrades. In addition to the dining options, the lively bar will feature an impressive wine list, craft beers, and creative cocktails.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (201) 340-0076
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Marcus Samuelsson
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're hosting a private celebration, corporate event, or intimate gathering, Marcus Live's private event space offers an unparalleled ambiance and vibe. With exceptional service, hip décor, and a backdrop of culinary excellence, your guests are sure to be captivated by the magical charm of this hidden gem within the American Dream complex.
  • Neighborhood
    East Rutherford
  • Cross street
    We are located in American Dream. Court A - Level 3- Near Big Snow.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bergen

    Innovative

  • Bergen

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marcus Live Bar & Grille offers a vibrant dining experience with "outstanding food" and "great service." Guests rave about the "beautiful atmosphere" and "unique food options." The live entertainment is a hit, creating a lively ambiance. Special mentions include the brown sugar wings, ribeye steak, and chicken and waffles.

57 Reviews
  1. Sade

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed the food and my cocktail! I had the fried chicken and cornbread waffle. The pretty in pink cocktail was very tasty as well!
    Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on October 12, 2024
    Hello Sade, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We're thrilled you enjoyed your food and cocktail at Marcus Live! Bar & Grille. It's great to know that our signature chicken & waffles and Pretty in Pink cocktail hit the spot! We strive to provide delicious meals and great service, and it's heartening to hear that we succeeded. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to hosting you again soon. Best wishes, The Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Team

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  2. William

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was very good. Our appetizers were ok but the calamari dish needs to have more calamari and fewer peppers. As for the entrees, my wife said her shrimp and grits lacked flavor, she hardly ate any of it. I enjoyed my chicken and waffles. The raspberry cheesecake brûlée looked like imitation yogurt was the main ingredient. You’re better off going to Marcus’ higher end restaurants such as Red Rooster.
    Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on October 7, 2024
    Dear William, Thank you for being our guest. We appreciate your feedback and sincerely apologize for your disappointing experience. We wanted your visit to be memorable with delicious flavors, impeccable service, and a vibrant atmosphere, and we let you down. Your comments are taken to heart and will help us correct our missteps in the future. Please know that we reached out to you privately and hope to hear from you soon. We hope you will extend us a second chance and allow us to show you our best. With regrets, The Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Team

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  3. Larisa

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    It took 30 minutes for the waitress to first take our order. My drink arrived almost at the end of the meal and after 3 requests to bring it. Various waiters brought food to all patrons and didn't know to which table the orders belonged. Very disorganized service. The food was very underwhelming considering the world class chef associates with the restaurant. Very disappointing experience.
    Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on October 4, 2024
    Dear Larisa, Thank you for being our guest. We appreciate your feedback and sincerely apologize for your disappointing experience. We wanted your visit to be memorable with delicious flavors, impeccable service, and a vibrant atmosphere, and we let you down. Your comments are taken to heart and will help us correct our missteps in the future. Please know that we reached out to you privately and hope to hear from you soon. We hope you will extend us a second chance and allow us to show you our best. With regrets, The Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Team

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  4. Nanci

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food just not as expected from a respected chef. It was ok. Noise was super loud with the band playing next door - we had to scream to hold a conversation. Small menu and dishes.
    Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on September 15, 2024
    Dear Nanci, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Marcus Live Bar & Grille. It appears we missed the mark, and we sincerely apologize. Please trust that your feedback was well received and will be addressed for improvement. We hope to welcome you back soon for a much better and more accurate experience. Warmly, The Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Team

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  5. Niq

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The establishment is beautiful!! The lighting is subtle and great for amazing picture moments. The decor is gorgeous, very urban and well put together. The staff were amazingggg! Especially the bartender that was waiting tables. She was very attentive and very friendly. Most of the food was pretty good. Some of the the appetizers werent all that great. The deviled eggs had a very vinegary taste, and the cornbread lacked taste. As for entrees & sides I definitely recommend the shrimp & grits and the mac/cheese. The chicken & waffles was pretty good too but they put the syrup on when serving instead of on the side and it leaves the waffle soggy by the 3rd bite
    Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on September 9, 2024
    Dear Niq, Thank you so much for your detailed feedback. We're thrilled that you loved our ambiance, décor, and hospitality. However, we’re truly sorry that some of our appetizers were disappointing. Your comments about the syrup on the chicken & waffle are also noted, and we’ll address these details with our team. Your feedback is important to us, and we are looking forward to your next visit to exceed your expectations! Warmly, The Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Restaurant Team

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  6. Selassie

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I decided to have a birthday dinner at Marcus Live Our server was kind and knowledgeable. We even sat near Marcus Samuelson for a couple mins . The food was pretty good . I ordered brown sugar wings and a Ny strip and my wife had lamb chops , I heard the burgers were’ pretty good too. The only issue we had was that the burgers were the only thing that came with sides other than that it was a cool experience
    Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on September 8, 2024
    Dear Selassie, Thank you so much for choosing to celebrate your birthday with us! We’re thrilled you had a fun experience and enjoyed M's famous Wings, the Grilled NY strip, and the Simply Grilled Lamb Chops. It’s always a special treat when Marcus is in the house! We appreciate your feedback on the sides and apologize for any disappointment. Your thoughts are valuable to us, and we’ll certainly take them into consideration. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great meal! Warmly, The Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Team

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  7. Amanda

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ordered the lamb and it was overcooked, which for lamb means inedible. Then had the burger which was just ok and also overcooked. The wings were good and the chicken and waffles was good, but sweet. Was hoping for more from this place. My husband also said the bathrooms were atrocious.
    Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on September 4, 2024
    Dear Amanda, Thank you for being our guest and for sharing your honest feedback. We sincerely apologize that your experience fell short of expectations. We understand how disappointing that must have been, and we regret that we didn’t deliver the quality you were hoping for. While we’re glad to hear you enjoyed our wings and chicken and waffles, we also take your concerns about the bathroom cleanliness seriously and will be addressing this with our team. We have reached out to you privately and hope to hear from you soon. We would appreciate the opportunity to welcome you back and show you the true standard we strive for. With regrets, The Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Team

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  8. Gwendolyn

    New Jersey

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I had the chicken and waffle. The chicken had no seasoning. The waffle had no syrup. I ordered no chili buter, but the butter thst came with the cornbread appetizer. This request didn't come with the mesl that was a 30 minute wait. .y waitress was surprised we didn't our order. Whoever was running the plates out was rude slammed the plates done and all 4 meals were cold. The napkins and silverware was dirty. I noticed all the tables around me that ordered the chicken and waffles no one ate the chicken. I'm so disappointmented by the lack of flavor and taste from the food. I'm a big fan of Marcus from the food. network. What a disappointment. Marcus should remove his name the lack of care for the food and the menu wasn't correct. The shrimp and crabmeat meal was told crabneat no longer offered. The sweet tea no longer offered but unsweetened tea but sweet tea will appear on your bill so strange but waitress couldn't give a reason. The bathroom had no more paper towels and one dispenser had soap. My reservation for 2pm no attention to restocking the bathroom with the essentials

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  9. Frank

    New Jersey

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All I can say is WOW! What an adventure for our tastebuds. We got the brown sugar wings and cornbread to start. For dinner we had the fried chicken and waffles, ribeye steak, grilled lamb chops and a side of sweet potato fries. For dessert we had the cookie skillet. Each dish was delicious. We plan on making another trip for lunch just to have the wings and cornbread. Service was top notch.
    Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on August 16, 2024
    Hi Frank, WOW indeed! Thanks for the amazing feedback - We're over the moon to hear that your tastebuds went on such an epic adventure at Marcus Live! Bar & Grille! Our brown sugar wings and cornbread are fan favorites for sure! We’re thrilled that each dish hit the spot, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for that wings-and-cornbread lunch trip! All the best, The Marcus Live! Bar & Grille Team

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  10. VLMoore

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good. The salmon salad was ok. The salmon was a touch under cooked. Portion size could have been larger. The chicken and cornbread waffle was delicious. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. First class live entertainment. Worth stopping by.
    Marcus Live Bar & GrilleResponded on August 12, 2024
    Dear VLMoore, Thank you for being our guest. We're thrilled that you enjoyed our live entertainment and our signature Chicken and Waffle dish. We appreciate your feedback on the salmon, and we wish you had let your server know; we would have been happy to replace it. We hope this misstep does not discourage you from returning. We'd love to see you again at Marcus Live Bar & Grille for a flawless experience. Warm regards, The Marcus Live Bar & Grille Team

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FAQs

Marcus Live Bar & Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 340-0076.

Marcus Live Bar & Grille is rated 3.7 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Marcus Live Bar & Grille

1 American Dream Wy suite a376, East Rutherford, NJ 07073

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located in American Dream. Court A - Level 3- Near Big Snow.
  • Neighborhood
    East Rutherford
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marcus Samuelsson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (201) 340-0076
  • Private party facilities
    Whether you're hosting a private celebration, corporate event, or intimate gathering, Marcus Live's private event space offers an unparalleled ambiance and vibe. With exceptional service, hip décor, and a backdrop of culinary excellence, your guests are sure to be captivated by the magical charm of this hidden gem within the American Dream complex.
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