The best restaurants in Linden
98 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Michelino’s Restaurant, Bar and Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual restaurant supplying Italian eats such as pizza plus Mexican meals such as fajitas.
Michelino’s Restaurant, Bar and Pizzeria
RestaurantsJalapeño De Fuego
RestaurantsTacos, quesadillas, and other staples are on the menu at this casual Mexican restaurant.
Jalapeño De Fuego
RestaurantsAvenue Grill & Sushi
RestaurantsCompact kosher restaurant offering a variety of Mediterranean & American staples, plus sushi.
Avenue Grill & Sushi
RestaurantsEl Popocatepetl
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring Mexican dishes such as quesadillas, plus mariachi music, and late-night hours.
El Popocatepetl
RestaurantsCosta's Restaurant & Pizzeria
RestaurantsLocal institution dishing out homestyle Italian fare in down-to-earth surrounds for over 50 years.
Costa's Restaurant & Pizzeria
RestaurantsLos Primos Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving Mexican eats including tacos and cemitas, plus delivery.
Los Primos Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsQDOBA Mexican Eats
RestaurantsA menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.
QDOBA Mexican Eats
RestaurantsIII Amici Ristorante
RestaurantsTraditional Italian restaurant with a large menu, elaborate, formal setting & outdoor patio.
III Amici Ristorante
RestaurantsTucky's Pizza
RestaurantsPizza and other comfort foods served in an informal setting with late-night hours.
Tucky's Pizza
RestaurantsPies On Stiles
RestaurantsInformal, cozy Italian eatery serving up pies and subs along with pasta and salads.
Pies On Stiles
RestaurantsVenice Pizza and Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional pizza, wings, and other comfort food are dished up at this easygoing joint.
Venice Pizza and Restaurant
RestaurantsLinwood Inn Tap House Pizza & Grill
RestaurantsEasygoing sports bar offering craft beers as well as clams, pizza, burgers & other pub grub.
Linwood Inn Tap House Pizza & Grill
RestaurantsChevys Fresh Mex
RestaurantsLively, informal Mexican chain with a colorful, family-friendly setting, plus tequilas & margaritas.
Chevys Fresh Mex
Restaurants7-Eleven
RestaurantsPit stop for snacks, drinks & daily essentials
7-Eleven
RestaurantsMoe's Southwest Grill
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain dishing up Southwestern staples from burritos to nachos in lively environs.
Moe's Southwest Grill
RestaurantsPrimavera’s Restaurant & Pizza
RestaurantsRelaxed locale offering a variety of pizzas, plus Italian dishes, and subs.
Primavera’s Restaurant & Pizza
RestaurantsGianni's Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria dishing up pies and subs, including late-night fare, for delivery or carryout.
Gianni's Pizzeria
RestaurantsPizza Paradise
RestaurantsPizza eatery serving familiar pizzas (including square styles), burgers, cheesesteaks and more.
Pizza Paradise
RestaurantsDOUGHBOY JOHNNYS
RestaurantsRelaxed pizzeria, bar and eatery sporting burgers, chicken wings, tacos and arancini balls.
DOUGHBOY JOHNNYS
RestaurantsPizza Village Cafe III
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria serving an array of pies, plus Italian eats such as pasta, salads, and subs.
Pizza Village Cafe III
RestaurantsConey Island Diner and Bazaar
RestaurantsCasual, halal spot serving breakfast, American, and Mexican eats in a cozy setting.
Coney Island Diner and Bazaar
RestaurantsNico's Halal Pizzeria & Fried Chicken
RestaurantsHalal-certified restaurant popular for its fried chicken and pizzas alongside cheeseburgers, gyros, and subs.
Nico's Halal Pizzeria & Fried Chicken
RestaurantsPiscitelli Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsRelaxed casual restaurant offering familiar Italian mains such as pizza, pasta and parmigiana.
Piscitelli Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsPizzaStudio
RestaurantsModern chain serving pizzas made with flavored crusts & a range of sauces & creative toppings.
PizzaStudio
RestaurantsRenato's Pizza Masters
RestaurantsLongtime eatery for classic Italian fare in an unassuming storefront with tucked-away dining space.
Renato's Pizza Masters
RestaurantsCorto
RestaurantsCasual neighborhood option crafting seasonal Italian cuisine in an airy venue with a vintage vibe.
Corto
RestaurantsHibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet
RestaurantsRoomy all-you-can-eat mall restaurant offering sushi & various hot or cold Asian & American dishes.
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet
RestaurantsSpicy Burro Mexican Restaurant Bar
RestaurantsTacos and other Mexican fare, plus cocktails, beer, and hookah, in a casual setting with DJs.
Spicy Burro Mexican Restaurant Bar
RestaurantsFelina Steak Jersey City
RestaurantsUpscale eatery with a refined menu of Italian-leaning steak-house fare, plus brunch.
Felina Steak Jersey City
RestaurantsFestive, locally owned Mexican eatery offering classics like tacos and nacho plates in a colorful setting.
Seabra's Marisqueira
RestaurantsCraving legit Portuguese flavors that taste like a seaside vacation without the TSA? Seabra's Marisqueira has been serving Newark since…
Seabra's Marisqueira
RestaurantsWilson Ave BBQ
RestaurantsWilson Ave BBQ in Newark is all about juicy, tender ribs and perfectly seasoned chicken, with generous portions and bold,…
Wilson Ave BBQ
RestaurantsUncle Willie's Wings
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with free vintage video games known for its wings and spicy sauces.
Uncle Willie's Wings
RestaurantsPho Saigon
RestaurantsWarm, family-owned Vietnamese eatery offering all the familiar favorites, from pho to bun.
Pho Saigon
RestaurantsBoi Na Brasa Bar & Grill
RestaurantsBrazilian spot with steaks, seafood and a selection of cocktails, plus live music.
Boi Na Brasa Bar & Grill
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery whipping up vegan burgers with meatless patties, plus biscuits, salads and sweet potato fries.
South Barbeque Restaurant
RestaurantsPortuguese-style BBQ joint serving chicken, ribs & other classics in a modest strip-mall setting.
South Barbeque Restaurant
RestaurantsKrug's Tavern
RestaurantsPopular local pub since 1932 serving famous burgers, seafood & ribs. Owned by Jake La Motta family.
Krug's Tavern
RestaurantsGreene Hook Bar & Kitchen
RestaurantsCozy, modern gastropub serving updated American classics, plus craft beer, wine & cocktails.
Greene Hook Bar & Kitchen
RestaurantsSpanish Sangria
RestaurantsOld-school Spanish bistro offering a seafood-focused menu, wine & sangria in casual surrounds.
Spanish Sangria
RestaurantsJersey Boys Kitchen (Halal)
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery dishing up pizza, wings, chicken burgers, halal dishes, fried chicken, burgers and cheesesteaks.
Jersey Boys Kitchen (Halal)
RestaurantsWhite Star Bar
RestaurantsHearty burgers, sandwiches & other comfort food in a relaxed eatery that has cocktails, wine & beer.
White Star Bar
RestaurantsIl Forno a Legna
RestaurantsItalian cafe-style spot known for its brick-oven pies and laidback atmosphere.
Il Forno a Legna
RestaurantsPicnic BBQ
RestaurantsEstablishment grilling Portuguese BBQ fare, including chicken & ribs, in an unadorned locale.
Picnic BBQ
RestaurantsBrasilia Grill
RestaurantsBrazilian churrascaria with all-you-can-eat BBQ meats & a salad bar, plus a la carte choices.
Brasilia Grill
RestaurantsLighthorse Tavern
RestaurantsAmerican eats get an upscale, contemporary spin at this airy spot in a restored building
Lighthorse Tavern
RestaurantsHarrys Daughter
RestaurantsFashionable venue offering home-cooked Caribbean cuisine & craft cocktails in a tropical space.
Harrys Daughter
RestaurantsBrick City Market
RestaurantsCasual lunch and breakfast spot serving sandwiches and fresh salads in a cozy atmosphere.
Brick City Market
RestaurantsPulaski BBQ
RestaurantsPopular, family-friendly restaurant serving chicken, ribs, and other comfort food in a casual setting.
Pulaski BBQ
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsBuddy's JC
RestaurantsEatery for classic and offbeat comfort foods such as cereal-stuffed pancakes in rustic digs with a full bar.
Buddy's JC
RestaurantsCityrub Steak & Smokehouse
RestaurantsLate-night lounge for cocktails & dancing, with rotating roster of DJs, plus Latin nights.
Cityrub Steak & Smokehouse
RestaurantsTaste of Portugal
RestaurantsHefty seafood platters & grilled meats plus Portuguese wine in a comfy family-run corner restaurant.
Taste of Portugal
RestaurantsThe Yard
RestaurantsLively restaurant for burgers, oxtail pasta, and fries.
The Yard
RestaurantsRedd's Biergarten
RestaurantsHappening German beer garden offering a wide range of traditional fare & beer in an expansive space.
Redd's Biergarten
RestaurantsThe Taste of Brazil Newark
RestaurantsBuffet restaurant featuring grilled beef as well as other meats, plus a salad bar.
The Taste of Brazil Newark
RestaurantsPorta
RestaurantsSpacious & vibrant pizzeria serving Neapolitan pies, pastas, salads, cocktails & craft beer.
Porta
RestaurantsHamburgao - Newark NJ
RestaurantsBrazilian street eats & American burgers make up the menu at this quick-serve eatery.
Hamburgao - Newark NJ
RestaurantsKung Fu Pho
RestaurantsCasual restaurant, serving pho and other Vietnamese staples, including summer rolls.
Kung Fu Pho
RestaurantsCampino Restaurant
RestaurantsRefined, old-school dining room serving ample portions of traditional Portuguese & Spanish dishes.
Campino Restaurant
RestaurantsBanzai Sushi & Hibachi Restaurant
RestaurantsDown-to-earth venue with a modest ambiance turning out classic & fusion sushi & hibachi meals.
Banzai Sushi & Hibachi Restaurant
RestaurantsShake Shack
RestaurantsHip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Shake Shack
RestaurantsCornbread Newark
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving soul food such as fried chicken, mac and cheese, and po' boys, plus vegetarian items.
Cornbread Newark
RestaurantsHobby's Delicatessen & Restaurant
RestaurantsOld-school option since 1962 for classic Jewish daytime eats & dinner before Devils' & Nets' games.
Hobby's Delicatessen & Restaurant
RestaurantsMadre & Son Soulfood Cafe
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery serving classic soul food dishes, such as catfish and fried chicken.
Madre & Son Soulfood Cafe
RestaurantsPinwheel Garden Dumpling and Noodle Bar
RestaurantsArtful kitchen with repurposed furnishings plating inventive dishes featuring East Asian influences.
Pinwheel Garden Dumpling and Noodle Bar
RestaurantsSihana Bistro
RestaurantsUpscale eatery offering classic Georgian delicacies (khachapuri, paella, steak frites) paired with an extensive wine list and cocktails.
Sihana Bistro
RestaurantsDon Pepe Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional Portuguese seafood dishes with garlicky green sauce plus steaks in an old-world setting.
Don Pepe Restaurant
RestaurantsVB3 Pizzeria
RestaurantsModern Italian cooking paired with creative cocktails, plus live entertainment in a lively setting.
VB3 Pizzeria
RestaurantsQueen Pizza II
RestaurantsUnfussy outfit dispensing thin-crust pizza by the slice or pie, plus subs, pasta & salads.
Queen Pizza II
RestaurantsKura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsJapanese option offering conveyor-belt sushi and ramen, plus a menu of small plates.
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
RestaurantsMr. Burgandy's Breakfast Luncheonette
RestaurantsFamily-friendly joint serving a breakfast-heavy menu, alongside a lunchtime selection.
Mr. Burgandy's Breakfast Luncheonette
RestaurantsBURGERFI
RestaurantsCasual airport eatery serving up burgers, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches, plus fries and shakes.
BURGERFI
RestaurantsPrimabel Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring authentic Portuguese dishes, including shrimp and steaks.
Primabel Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsDOMODOMO Jersey City
RestaurantsElevated restaurant with outdoor seating, offering nigiri, sushi rolls, and seafood dishes.
DOMODOMO Jersey City
RestaurantsLuigi's Italian Tradition
RestaurantsDown-to-earth place dishing up generous portions of traditional pastas & other Italian comfort food.
Luigi's Italian Tradition
RestaurantsCasa Vasca
RestaurantsBig portions of traditional Basque dishes served in a warm space (with parking) since 1976.
Casa Vasca
Restaurants30 Burgers
RestaurantsLocal fast-food chain serving a variety of beef & chicken burgers, plus hot dogs & shakes.
30 Burgers
RestaurantsMcWhorter Barbecue
RestaurantsDown-home restaurant that charcoal grills Portuguese-style BBQ like ribs & chicken.
McWhorter Barbecue
RestaurantsThe Corner Pho
RestaurantsCasual, spacious cafe serving a menu of traditional Vietnamese fare including pho, spring rolls and banh mi.
The Corner Pho
RestaurantsManny's Deli & Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering empanadas, roasted chicken, and other Dominican specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Manny's Deli & Restaurant
RestaurantsPhở Minh's
RestaurantsHomey Vietnamese eatery featuring pho noodle soups, spring rolls & a range of colorful bubble teas.
Phở Minh's
RestaurantsSouth House
RestaurantsDown-home Southern dishes & clever cocktails whipped up in a rustic setting with eclectic decor.
South House
RestaurantsBOOTS & BONES
RestaurantsFamily-friendly eatery for American classics like burgers, ribs and mac and cheese.
BOOTS & BONES
RestaurantsThe Ashford
RestaurantsSpacious, warmly-lit stop with high ceilings offering New American fare plus cocktails, beers & TVs.
The Ashford
RestaurantsLittle Tijuana
RestaurantsFestive destination with outdoor seating & colorful decor serving tacos, quesadillas & margaritas.
Little Tijuana
RestaurantsSaigon Cafe
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery serving a mix of familiar & unique Vietnamese dishes in brick-walled surrounds.
Saigon Cafe
RestaurantsSabor Unido
RestaurantsFamily-run nook offering homemade Brazilian & Portuguese comfort food in warm, laid-back digs.
Sabor Unido
RestaurantsEllie's Bistro
RestaurantsCasual family-owned Italian bistro with a bar, artisanal wood-fired pizza, and happy hour specials.
Ellie's Bistro
RestaurantsLife Pancake Company
RestaurantsBig stacks of pancakes & other breakfast items plus American & Greek comfort food in diner setting.
Life Pancake Company
RestaurantsAmbassador Fish & Chicken
RestaurantsLocal fast-food chain serving fried fish & chicken, shrimp, Buffalo wings & more in a low-key space.
Ambassador Fish & Chicken
RestaurantsAmbassador Fish and Chicken
RestaurantsLocal fast-food chain serving fried fish & chicken, shrimp, Buffalo wings & more in a low-key space.
Ambassador Fish and Chicken
RestaurantsFerry Street Barbecue
RestaurantsLaid-back, brick-lined barbecue joint with sidewalk seats serving an array of hearty plates.
Ferry Street Barbecue
RestaurantsBloomfield Avenue BBQ
RestaurantsCraving that no-fuss, all-flavor Portuguese barbecue this week? Bloomfield Avenue BBQ keeps it simple with charcoal-grilled chicken and…
Bloomfield Avenue BBQ
RestaurantsRumba Cubana
RestaurantsCuban restaurant & bar serving traditional dishes, shakes & cocktails in a tropical-themed setting.
Rumba Cubana
RestaurantsChateau of Spain
RestaurantsMainstay offering classic Spanish & Portuguese cuisine in a warm, casual setting.
Chateau of Spain
RestaurantsMulberry Street Pizza
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving pizza, pasta and cheesesteak sandwiches.
Mulberry Street Pizza
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