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Best Restaurants in Jersey City

50 restaurants analyzed · Northern New Jersey

Jersey City has 170 restaurants and has rapidly grown into a serious food destination - Indian restaurants in Journal Square, Filipino food along Newark Avenue, Mexican and Chinese options throughout, and waterfront dining in Exchange Place. Prices are moderate, well below Manhattan across the river for comparable quality.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Uncle Momo A- · Lebanese & Mediterranean bistro, Brunch — Vibrant Lebanese-Mediterranean bistro with standout pita, dips, octopus, and lamb tajine; lively vibe and BYOB value,...
• Thanh Huong A- · Vietnamese restaurant, Pho shop — Cozy, family-run Vietnamese spot with standout pho, fair prices, and friendly vibes; a reliable neighborhood go-to with...
• Whealth Kitchen B+ · Cafe, Coffee shop — Cozy Journal Square cafe for fresh, healthy comfort plates and standout coffee with warm service; a great everyday spot...
• Gypsy Grill (Jersey City) B+ · Middle Eastern restaurant, Halal — Consistently tasty Middle Eastern plates and standout falafel at fair Downtown JC prices, with fast counter service and...
• WÜRSTBAR B+ · Gastropub, Hot dog restaurant — Creative sausage-centric gastropub with standout poutines, big cider list, and lively vibe; occasional slow or curt...
• Efes Mediterranean Grill Jersey City B+ · Mediterranean restaurant, Turkish restaurant — Casual Turkish spot with flavorful grills, generous hospitality, and BYOB; strong neighborhood favorite with some...
• sam a.m. B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant — Cozy Paulus Hook brunch cafe with welcoming staff, hearty classics, long waits, and occasional service rough edges;...
• Restaurant Yuan 小花园 B+ · Chinese restaurant, Sichuan specialties — Lively modern Sichuan spot with standout paper-wrapped fish and chive-squid, generally strong flavors and service, but...
• Shanway Chengdu Kitchen 山城外川菜馆 B+ · Sichuan Chinese restaurant, Chinese — Lively new Sichuan spot near Grove Street with standout pickled-fish soups and warm service; spicy-forward menu shines,...
• Ani Ramen House B+ · Ramen restaurant, Japanese restaurant — Lively ramen spot with rich broths, friendly service, and popular buns, but consistency and delivery quality vary;...
• Rumba Cubana B+ · Cuban restaurant, Caribbean — Lively Cuban spot near Hamilton Park serving crowd-pleasing classics, strong drinks, and generous portions, though...
• The Cliff B+ · Brunch cafe, Breakfast — Charming neighborhood brunch cafe with plenty of veg-forward options, standout French toast and biscuits, and generally...
• Left Bank Downtown B+ · American restaurant, Bar & grill — Lively Downtown JC burger bar with creative builds, solid drinks, and friendly service; great for casual nights and...
• Saly G's Restaurant & Tavern B+ · Italian restaurant, Bar — Polished Italian spot with lively bar and standout truffle gnocchi and steaks, but service speed and pricing...
• Jollibee B · Fast food restaurant, Chicken restaurant — Crispy fried chicken and Filipino fast-food staples shine; service is efficient at its best but inconsistent, with...
• Gino's Pizzeria B · Pizzeria, Italian — Neighborhood staple for classic pies and Italian comfort with quick, friendly service; occasional inconsistency on...
• Molcajetes Mexican Restaurant JERSEY CITY B · Mexican restaurant, Casual dining — Neighborhood Mexican spot delivering flavorful classics and big portions at friendly prices, with minor service hiccups...
• Pancho's Mexican Grill B · Mexican restaurant, BYOB — Authentic, home-style Mexican with standout tacos and value-friendly prices, best for casual dine-in or takeout;...
• San Patricios | The Life of Reilly B · Irish-Mexican fusion restaurant, Bar — Destination-worthy cocktails and a lively Irish-Mexican fusion concept with good service energy; creative bar food and...
• Ela Greek Kitchen B · Greek restaurant, Mediterranean — Lively Greek spot on Newark Ave serving flavorful gyros, bowls, and desserts with quick counter service; generous...
• Dark Side Of The Moo B · Burger and tacos spot, American — Creative burger-and-taco shop with exotic meats and quick counter service; delicious for many, but portions run small...
• Island Central B · Filipino restaurant, Casual dining — Lively Filipino spot delivering authentic flavors, standout kamayan feasts, and warm hospitality at fair prices, with...
• Dames Coffee Espresso Bar B · Coffee shop, Espresso bar — Charming neighborhood coffee bar with standout espresso, excellent matcha, and beloved banana bread; small space and...
• Pradyumna Cafe B · Indian vegetarian cafe, South Indian — Authentic Karnataka-style vegetarian spot with standout dosas and banana-leaf meals; excellent flavors but service can...
• The Archer B · Cocktail bar and grill, Craft cocktails — Destination-worthy cocktails in a cozy lodge-like bar; creative wild game plates divide opinion, so come for drinks...
• Scram Bakery B · Bakery and breakfast cafe, Coffee shop — Destination breakfast bakery for ultra-soft scrambled egg sandwiches and rotating pastries; expect lines, short hours,...
• Laico's B · Italian restaurant, Pizzeria — Old-school Italian-American favorite with generous portions, standout chicken and eggplant parms, friendly vibes, and...
• Lucky 7 Tavern B · Bar & grill, Dive bar — A lively downtown Jersey City dive bar with cheap drinks, tots, burgers, sports on TV, and mixed but mostly friendly...
• O'Hara's Bar & Grill B · Bar & grill, Gastropub — Lively downtown sports bar with standout wings and solid pub fare, good drinks, fair prices, and some service...
• Prato Bakery B · Bakery and Italian cafe, Coffee shop — Authentic Tuscan bakery-cafe with standout focaccia and sandwiches; great flavor and coffee, but some complaints about...
• Itto Sushi JC B · Sushi restaurant, Japanese restaurant — Popular BYOB sushi spot with generous rolls and Korean comfort staples; good value at lunch, but service speed and...
• Lievito Pizza B- · Pizzeria, Italian-American — Neighborhood pizzeria with consistently loved pies, generous portions, and strong delivery reach, but recurring...
• Belle Âme Cafe B- · Cafe, Coffee shop — Cozy Journal Square cafe with standout sandwiches, inventive lattes, and friendly vibes, but occasional service lapses...
• Semicolon Cafe B- · Cafe, Coffee shop — Creative Korean-inspired egg sandwiches and playful drinks shine, but expect lines, occasional service lapses, and...
• Neptune Bakery & Deli B- · Bakery & Deli, Sandwich shop — Longstanding neighborhood bakery-deli known for custard cups and hearty sandwiches; friendly vibes, fair prices,...
• tacoria - Jersey City B- · Fast-casual Mexican, Tacos — Fast-casual tacos, bowls, and nachos with standout vegan options and quick service; great for a casual bite near Grove...
• El Sol Del Caribe B- · Dominican restaurant, Latin American — Hearty Dominican comfort food with generous portions and very low menu prices on paper, but recent complaints about...
• Maggie's Farm Espresso B- · Cafe, Breakfast — Cozy neighborhood cafe with standout coffee, baked goods, and a robust brunch menu, but expect premium prices and...
• Zhangliang Spicy Hot Pot B- · Hot pot restaurant, Chinese restaurant — Customizable malatang and dry pot with fast service and strong value, but occasional sanitation and packaging...
• Angel's Recipe Ice Cream & Crepes B- · Dessert shop, Ice cream shop — House-made rolled ice cream and generous crepes shine, but boba quality, wait times, and fee/pricing complaints mean...
• Rumba's Cafe B- · Cuban restaurant, Breakfast restaurant — Crowded Cuban standby with big portions and low prices; tasty daily specials but service can be chaotic and automatic...
• Southern Spice B- · Indian restaurant, South Indian — Bold South Indian flavors and standout biryanis draw crowds, but service inconsistency, long waits, and occasional...
• Masala Cafe Chettinad B- · Indian restaurant, South Indian — Bold South Indian flavors with many fans, but notable inconsistency, slow service at peak times, and some hygiene...
• Dong Bei B- · Chinese restaurant, Dongbei (Northeast Chinese) — New Dongbei-focused Chinese spot with standout sweet-sour pork and hearty stews, but service speed and kitchen...
• Cafe Dream Vista Cafe/Shop/Event C+ · Cafe, Bakery — A charming, photogenic cafe with creative lattes and relaxing spaces; go for coffee and ambiance, manage expectations...
• South Lions Sichuan & Dim Sum 川菜&广式点心 C+ · Chinese restaurant, Dim sum — Ambitious Sichuan and dim sum spot with crowd-pleasing hits and bargain lunch deals, but inconsistent execution and...
• Pet Shop C+ · Bar with vegetarian comfort food, Live music venue — Lively Downtown JC bar with all-vegetarian comfort food, strong music/comedy calendar, good drinks; fun vibes but...
• maman C+ · Cafe and brunch, Coffee shop — Pretty French-inspired cafe with standout pastries and cozy vibes, but service speed and order accuracy can be erratic;...
• Saigon Bistro C+ · Vietnamese restaurant, Asian — Affordable Vietnamese comfort dishes with standout pho and banh mi, but recent cleanliness and consistency concerns...
• Deccan Spice C · Indian restaurant, Casual dining — Lively Hyderabadi-leaning spot with standout mandi and biryani for some, but service delays, inconsistency, and auto...

Top Cuisines

• American — 9 restaurants
• Cafe — 5 restaurants
• Mediterranean — 4 restaurants
• Chinese — 4 restaurants
• Southeast Asian — 3 restaurants
• Caribbean — 3 restaurants
• Latin American — 3 restaurants
• Italian — 3 restaurants
• Japanese — 2 restaurants
• South Indian — 2 restaurants

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