Guidebook for Jersey City
Food Scene
Creative Pan-Asian cooking & craft cocktails served in a bright, modern setting.
203 locals recommend
Talde
8 Erie StCreative Pan-Asian cooking & craft cocktails served in a bright, modern setting.
Waterfront Italian spot serving lunch, dinner & brunch, known for harbor views & a late-night bar.
76 locals recommend
Battello
502 Washington BlvdWaterfront Italian spot serving lunch, dinner & brunch, known for harbor views & a late-night bar.
Spare, stylish Italian joint specializing in Neapolitan-style pizza, wine & cocktails.
156 locals recommend
Porta Jersey City
135 Newark AveSpare, stylish Italian joint specializing in Neapolitan-style pizza, wine & cocktails.
Charming, upscale-casual restaurant & bar with a New American menu, craft brews & rooftop dining.
100 locals recommend
Skinner's Loft
146 Newark AveCharming, upscale-casual restaurant & bar with a New American menu, craft brews & rooftop dining.
Cozy, dimly lit cafe with outdoor tables serving up French bistro items & a BYOB policy. Cash only.
90 locals recommend
Madame Claude Bis
390 4th StCozy, dimly lit cafe with outdoor tables serving up French bistro items & a BYOB policy. Cash only.
Innovative New American restaurant & bar serving small & large plates in a shabby-chic setting.
48 locals recommend
Marco & Pepe
289 Grove StreetInnovative New American restaurant & bar serving small & large plates in a shabby-chic setting.
A snazzy stop for American fare such as burgers and seafood, plus beer, wine and cocktail specials.
90 locals recommend
The Hamilton Inn
708 Jersey AveA snazzy stop for American fare such as burgers and seafood, plus beer, wine and cocktail specials.
Easygoing place specializing in all-natural burgers with an extensive selection of toppings.
63 locals recommend
Left Bank Burger Bar
194 Newark AveEasygoing place specializing in all-natural burgers with an extensive selection of toppings.
Drinks & Nightlife
A combination bar and arcade with a focus on classic video games and American craft beer.
587 locals recommend
Barcade
388 Union AveA combination bar and arcade with a focus on classic video games and American craft beer.
Busy European-style biergarten venue with self-serve German & American grub & lots of beers in a sizable space.
89 locals recommend
Zeppelin Hall
88 Liberty View Dr.Busy European-style biergarten venue with self-serve German & American grub & lots of beers in a sizable space.
Popular, dimly lit joint offers a wide range of whiskeys, BBQ, bar bites, DJs & jukebox.
34 locals recommend
Lucky 7 Tavern
322 2nd StPopular, dimly lit joint offers a wide range of whiskeys, BBQ, bar bites, DJs & jukebox.
Upscale pub fare & craft brews highlight this multi-level gastropub with rooftop deck.
41 locals recommend
Iron Monkey
99 Greene StUpscale pub fare & craft brews highlight this multi-level gastropub with rooftop deck.
Love Is The Message. Eatery and art gallery with a bar scene serving new American dishes such as sliders and vegan ratatouille.
45 locals recommend
LITM
140 Newark AveLove Is The Message. Eatery and art gallery with a bar scene serving new American dishes such as sliders and vegan ratatouille.
Contemporary sports bar and lounge offering pub grub such as sliders & tacos.. plus giant TVs and pool tables.
6th Borough Restaurant - Lounge
360 Marin BlvdContemporary sports bar and lounge offering pub grub such as sliders & tacos.. plus giant TVs and pool tables.
BBQ joint. Amazing interior. High ceilings, exposed brick, and dozens of vintage rock and roll posters make you feel like you’re south of the Mason-Dixon line.
72 locals recommend
South House
149 Newark AveBBQ joint. Amazing interior. High ceilings, exposed brick, and dozens of vintage rock and roll posters make you feel like you’re south of the Mason-Dixon line.
Modern spins on classic comfort eats plus beers, cocktails and a come-as-you-are vibe.
13 locals recommend
Park & Sixth
279 Grove StreetModern spins on classic comfort eats plus beers, cocktails and a come-as-you-are vibe.