Ursino Steakhouse and Tavern on Campus
By Jenevieve Cruz | Published on Nov. 4, 2018
Those who are a fan of steak, seasonal ingredients, creative, handcrafted cocktails and intriguing atmospheres will enjoy their experience to the new Ursino Steakhouse and Tavern.
Ursino is located right behind the Science, Technology and Math (STEM) building. It is an upscale eatery where one can make reservations right on their website. It asks for time, name of guest or guests, the e-mail address, and even allows one to choose what table they would like to sit at.
The e-mail list is for coupons and upcoming events that one might be interested in.
The official website is UrsinoSteakhouse.com, here a guest can see the full menu, events and contact information.
Happy hour is 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. They have $6 Appetizers, $5 Wines, $4 Draughts and half off specialty cocktails.
Ursino is closed on Mondays, but open Tuesday through Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sat 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sun noon to 9 p.m., although closed for dinner Tuesdays. There are gift cards available and one can also find them on Facebook, Instagram or call (908) 977-9699.
“I recently went to eat there on a Thursday night. The ambiance is very classy and I noticed a lot of people dressed business casual,” said Nicole Acosta, a junior at Kean University. “The food was amazing, small portions but very flavorful. I had the lamb chops and they were the best I ever had in my life.”
“Ursino is named for the historic estate owned by the family of New Jersey’s first elected governor, William Livingston, in the late 18th century,” said bartender Rich Yurick. “I have my bachelors in communication film/media, but I am taking a break now and bartending. I love it, and I enjoy making signature cocktails.”