Lithos Estiatorio
“I had the sea bass for dinner that was so delicately balanced you could honestly taste the fish itself, it wasn't over powered by the seasoning.”
“Service really does shine here both at the bar and in the large cathedral ceiling dining areas.”
“We've done the Lavraki (Branzino) on a few occasions but consider the short ribs and lamb options as well.”
Lithos Estiatorio
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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Wonderful! Fantastic! Incredible! I could go on and on. Great food, great service! Fresh seafood is laid out on ice for viewing. Probably the best grilled octopus I ever had. I've had it as an appetizer and over a salad. Both were superb!
Love Lithos but I do have a couple of small concerns. First of all, they made me what was absolutely the worst Bloody Mary I have ever had. I actually sent it back which was a first for me. Also, you should be mindful of what you're ordering. A friend of mine ordered a piece of sea bass the other night and it was $58. I think that's ridiculous.
Now that I've gotten those things off my shoulders, on to the good. This is a stunning restaurant. Visually striking and spacious. The layout is quite nice with a comfortable bar area and plenty of room for dining. A word of caution, however, is that you should have a reservation if going there on a weekend. Waits can be long and finding a seat at their bar can be tedious if not impossible. Many people opt to simply order their meals at the bar so there isn't much turnover in seating.
Love the fresh fish bar where you can see exactly what it is you'll be ordering from its pristine state, to weigh in and onto the kitchen. It's particularly nice for a large party where you can order a variety of fishes and share them amongst yourselves. Their food is delicious as are their drinks (Bloody Mary excluded, of course). Service is extremely professional.
Lithos has become part of my regular Livingston area rotation along with The Strip House and McLoones. Of the three, their food is the best. You really can't go wrong but again, make sure you have a reservation.
I was here for a rehearsal dinner and the food was amazing!! I have had Greek food only once before. The first time I did, was from a place in the Livingston Town Center. I wasn't a fan, the food was greasy and "blah". This was not the case at Lithos. The interior decor was really nice and the food was very yummy! I highly recommend the braised short ribs! Yum!! I will be back.
I can honestly say I expected a little more from this restaurant. I made a reservation on a Tuesday for my fathers birthday and specifically asked for the booth seating where we could all be comfortable (considering it was a Tuesday) I did not think it'd be a problem. Upon entry we realized they gave us a round table at the end of the restaurant and no booth was given. I Approached one of the hostesses who got the manager and they told us the booth is for only 5 people and they cannot seat us there (my fiance has sat there with 6 people numerous times in the past, and nobody was sitting in any of those booths, once again, the restaurant was empty until 11PM when we left. Regardless, I am not one to let the location or table ruin my dinner to celebrate a nice occasion, but this was simply nonsensical and came off as rude. We were also told other tables were reserved (nobody ever came to any other tables.) I guess we just were not important enough.
On to the food. The menu was pretty good, the food was unfortunately just nothing impressive, the ambiance was beautiful I must say but the food did not match. We asked for hummus spread and cucumbers/tomatoes on the side, the server explained they dont do that, but they COULD potentially do cucumbers and carrots but not tomatoes. Um – OK….? Once again tomatoes and cucumbers are an essential part of any Mediterranean spread, whats the big deal to cut some tomatoes? The Saganaki typically comes under flame, it did not come under flame and was less than impressive. The pasta dish I got with seafood was pretty good, and the pasta seemed to be home made, it was good. My fiance got sea bass and also enjoyed it. The Osso Bucco was OK, nothing extraordinary. All in all this is a beautiful place, and I have a feeling we were honestly there on an off night where management was not on top of their game, and maybe the head chef was not working. I have heard really good things about this restaurant so I presume in the not so near future I would be going back to check it out on a Saturday or what not. I feel like it could do better. I will gladly update my review at that point in time if the overall experience improves.
Was here for a private party. On the outside, it looks small, but inside there is a big dining room and a private room with a wine cellar downstairs.
The staff was friendly and accommodating to our party. The food was outstanding. I really enjoyed the lamb and orzo. Their hummus was amazing. I also loved the baklava.
There is valet parking, but when we arrived, it wasn't set up yet. Just be prepared for that.
I plan to come back here to have dinner in their main dining area.
Lithos is the reason I don't always write a review on the first date. My first time here was a disaster. I ordered Chilean sea bass which came frozen in the middle. The second one they brought out was exactly the same. We left and the check full of apps and drinks was handled by the restaurant. Given that they were somewhat new to the area, I decided to give it another try. And another. And another…
Lithos is literally one of the best restaurants in Livingston for a variety of reasons. Their service is great – from the bar to the host to the servers. They have an amazing bar that is so warm and cozy and inviting, full of wines, beers and specialty cocktails (try the lemon ginger martini or berry gin cocktail). I could sit here all day. They even have an outdoor space behind the bar which I can't wait to check out in the warmer months.
The food is really good too. While I enjoy their entrees, particularly the ionian kakavia (clams, mussels, lobster, scallops in a fish broth pasta), their appetizers are just as good. So good, we have made full meals out of them. They make some of the best tzatzkai, delicious mussels and clams, and fresh lobster salad. There's a lot to choose from, both entree and app wise whether you are a sea, land or veggie lover.
The atmosphere here is really fantastic. Warm fireplaces, clean white linens and a fresh fish bar right in front. They accept OpenTable reservations and have valet parking. Definitely perfect for date night or special occasion meal.
Nice atmosphere and REALLY great wait staff…but the food was really lacking in flavor.
We ordered a bunch of different appetizers to start and they were great. Meatballs, fried calamari, hummus, and spanakopita were all really fresh and very flavorful.
However, our entrees left us sad and hungry. I ordered grilled salmon on a bed of spanakorizo. My salmon was severely lacking in flavor. Others in my party ordered different seafood platters, all of which were just okay.
I have to say, for the price, our entrees should have tasted waaaaaaayyyyy better.
I went to Lithos for a work luncheon and was surprised with the big space and seating areas in the restaurant. The service was good and the people were nice.The spanakopita tasted good but it was a little greasy when I got it. The olive and hummus dip was really good with the pitas they serve and the calamari was tender and light. I chose the chicken souvlaki and was pleased with my selection. The chicken was tender and not dry. Since I ordered from the pre fixe menu it also came with a dessert. The baklava had great flavor but it was also very heavy. I would come back to try the other menu items..maybe the lighter fare.