The Ritz Diner in Livingston has been a Morris County institution for decades, combining the classic New Jersey diner template with an art deco styling that sets it apart from most of its competition. It appeared in Season 2, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives — “The New Jersey Diner Tour,” aired January 28, 2008 — as one of seven New Jersey diners featured in Guy Fieri’s single-episode tribute to the Garden State’s diner culture. The Ritz is known for its homemade rice pudding, massive omelets, generous burgers, and the kind of warm service that turns first visits into weekly habits.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: The Ritz Diner
City: Livingston, New Jersey
Cuisine: Classic Diner Fare
DDD Season: 2
DDD Episode: 13
Episode Title: The New Jersey Diner Tour
Original Air Date: January 28, 2008
Address: 72 East Mount Pleasant Ave., Livingston, NJ 07039
Phone: 973-533-1213
Website: https://www.ritzdinernj.com/
Status: Open
About The Ritz Diner
The Ritz has been serving the Livingston community as a neighborhood gathering place for generations. The art deco styling gives it a slightly more polished feel than a standard roadside diner, but the menu, the portions, and the service all deliver the same unpretentious comfort food experience that defines the best New Jersey diners. Regulars come for the consistency, the familiar faces behind the counter, and the homemade rice pudding that has been drawing repeat visits for years.
What to Eat at The Ritz Diner
The Homemade Rice Pudding is the dessert signature — silky, consistent, worth saving room for. The Omelets are the breakfast standout — oversized, made to order, filling enough to carry you through the day. The Burgers are stacked and fresh. Daily specials rotate and are worth asking about. A full diner menu covers breakfast through dinner.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours.
Address: 72 East Mount Pleasant Ave., Livingston, NJ 07039
Phone: 973-533-1213
Website: https://www.ritzdinernj.com/
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
The Ritz Diner’s New Jersey Diner Tour episode is a must-stream for any diner fan — catch it on Amazon. And bring that diner spirit home with Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: An All-American Road Trip with Recipes.
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The Ritz Diner appeared in Season 2, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “The New Jersey Diner Tour,” originally aired January 28, 2008.