Rod's Steak and Seafood Grille

Rods Steak and Seafood restaurant at the Madison Hotel in Morristown was a wonderful experience. A walk back in time with the beautiful tiffany glass ceiling, mahogany woodwork an carvings. We had an early reservation which was really good. By the time we left, the place was full and really energetic. If you want intimate, do an early seating. The food was absolutely beautiful and very good. The prime rib perfectly melted in your mouth and a good portion size. The truffle and mushroom risotto was so flavorful and perfectly matched the prime rib. The sea scallops with polenta was perfectly cooked and well paired. Rod's cheesecake was flavorful and very smooth. The special dessert was a mascarpone berry tart which was light and fruity. Perfect ending to a perfect birthday dinner. While the is a bit high, I feel it was well worth it for such a wonderful meal and experience for a special day.

Back to pre Pandemic excellence….. great service and steaks= perfect together

Great place service is impeccable food is fantastic

We celebrated 2 birthdays and it was wonderful. Service, food ambiance all top notch! Beats Capital Grille by a mile!

Overall, my last two visits to Rod's have been a bit disappointing. I've been going there for well over 10 years, for events, dinner and lunch. The last few times, it's as if Rod's is cutting back on their quality. A case in point their kale salad has always been one of my favorites lots of apples, goat cheese, nuts, and granola, as well as kale. On Saturday evening, it was loads of kale and not a lot else a little goat cheese, a few pine nuts, no granola, very few apple bits. Even very little dressing my companion had to ask for additional dressing, which was generously given, but it shouldn't have been necessary. My swordfish came without the half lemon garnish that would have been unthinkable a few years ago. Not huge things, but just not the Rod's I'm used to. Don't get me wrong, the food is still good just not up to the level it was. It's a shame.