In the explosive finale of the 14th season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, and it all happened at a restaurant in the Garden State that fans will surely recognize.
Rails Steakhouse in Towaco, New Jersey, about 25 miles north of Newark, set the tone for what will happen in Bravo History like the Last Supper. Insults were hurled and nuclear bombs were dropped on a restaurant that was dear to the hearts of the housewives.
Read more about the restaurant and why it is so popular in New Jersey and beyond.
Why is Rails Steakhouse important for RHONJ?
The prestigious steakhouse is a mainstay on RHONJ a hotspot for housewives and their extended families for years.
One of Bravo’s most notable moments was that Rails Steakhouse provided the setting for the Season 7 finale, when Dolores Catania and Siggy Flicker chased Jacqueline Laurita through the restaurant’s parking lot, crossing the train tracks barefoot (Rails Steakhouse is named for its proximity to the tracks).
Two seasons later, Joey Gorga Jr., the son of Melissa Gorga and Joe Gorga, celebrated his Holy Communion at the venue, which was accompanied by a lavish, royal buffet.
“You all know I love (Rails Steakhouse) and I can’t thank them enough for their hospitality and the most incredible food,” Melissa said in an Instagram post at the time. “Especially Mike who owns the place!!! You made our day so special.”
Melissa’s love was also evident in the season 9 premiere when Melissa celebrated her 39th birthday.th Birthday at Rails Steakhouse in an exquisite way.
In 2020, just before COVID-19 brought the world to a standstill, Teresa Giudice rang in the New Year with a candlelight celebration with her father and daughters. Thin Italian The cookbook author shared some of Rails’ delicious bites on her Instagram stories, leaving her fans drooling over the steakhouse’s calamari, stuffed mussels, panko-crusted salmon, and even a steak topped with a whole bulb of roasted garlic.
A slice of ten-layer chocolate cake and generous glasses of red wine made the holiday festive and joyful.
Later this year The daily dish reported on the steakhouse’s tremendous impact at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when, as previously reported, it launched the Rails Supports Our Community program, delivering thousands of meals to field workers.
A quick glance at the restaurant’s Instagram page shows that the Housewives are never far away, either. Whether Teresa is hanging out with her ladies for spiritual well-being or celebrating her birthday, the Gorgas are out for a romantic dinner, or Jennifer Fessler is arming herself with steak knives ahead of the Season 14 finale, a Housewife sighting at Rails Steakhouse is almost guaranteed.
What is Rails Steakhouse?
The Housewives aren’t the only celebs you can find at Rails Steakhouse. Sylvester Stallone and his wife enjoyed an intimate dinner in the restaurant’s wine cellar in 2019. According to a local lifestyle website, Nick Jonas and Nick Cannon have also been known to dine there. The Montclair girl.
Athletes from the New York Jets and New York Giants have also crossed state lines to grab a bite to eat at Rails.
Given its numerous accolades, it’s obvious why. In 2023, it won Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence and was named to VUE magazine’s Elite 10 as one of the state’s best steakhouses, to name a few. Rails’ USDA and CAB corn-fed beef – which is dry-aged on-site for at least 28 days – is the focus of “contemporary and flavorful dishes,” according to its website, and its certified A-grade clientele might be proof of that.
Rails Restaurant also offers an inviting ambience, with an elegant main dining room decorated with white cloths. Upstairs, Rafters Lounge offers a more casual and relaxed atmosphere. Outside, guests can choose between watching the train pass by or dining on a patio with views of Pyramid Mountain.
“Attention to detail is evident in this beautiful 1,858 square meter restaurant, where generous wood meets natural stone walls and glass accents showcase fire and water elements in this luxury lodge,” the website states.
One of the most coveted features of Rails Steakhouse is a secret passageway that leads to a speakeasy-style wine cave, where guests can likely avoid the drama unfolding among the housewives.
The restaurant will not soon be forgotten as the setting for the unforgettable showdown between Teresa, Melissa, Dolores, Jennifer F., Margaret Josephs, Rachel Fuda, Danielle Cabral, Jennifer Aydin and Jackie Goldschneider in the season 14 finale.
Watch Season 14 The Real Housewives of New Jerseyavailable on Bravo and now streaming on Peacock.
