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Is The Ritz Diner Still Open? Update (Livingston, NJ)

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As of September 2026, The Ritz Diner is listed open on ritzdinernj.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: A 2026-09-08 site check found the diner's website live (HTTP 200) with 2026-dated page content, a working online-ordering system, and posted Saturday hours of 7:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

  • Season / episode Season 2, Episode 13
  • Original air date
  • Address 72 East Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited The Ritz Diner in Livingston, New Jersey, for classic diner comfort food during the episode "The New Jersey Diner Tour," which aired 2008-01-28. The diner operates from 72 East Mount Pleasant Avenue and promotes itself as a venue for birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and other gatherings in addition to regular dining service. A site check on 2026-09-08 found the diner's website live (HTTP 200) with 2026-dated page content, a working online-ordering system, and posted Saturday hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. No independent news source was located reporting a closure, relocation, or ownership change since the episode aired. The diner was founded in 1984 by George Mazzucco and Marion Feldman, and the business marked its 40th anniversary with a recognition ceremony at Livingston Township Hall on December 9, 2024, according to the diner's own website.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 13
Original air date
Episode title
The New Jersey Diner Tour
What was featured
Classic diner comfort food and daily specials
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Ritz Diner

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ritz Diner still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Ritz Diner is listed open on ritzdinernj.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Ritz Diner after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited The Ritz Diner in Livingston, New Jersey, for classic diner comfort food during the episode "The New Jersey Diner Tour," which aired 2008-01-28. As of September 2026, The Ritz Diner is listed open on ritzdinernj.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Ritz Diner located?

72 East Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured The Ritz Diner?

Season 2, Episode 13 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired January 28, 2008. The episode is titled “The New Jersey Diner Tour”.

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Address
72 East Mount Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039
Venue type
diner
Official website
ritzdinernj.com

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