The best restaurants in Perth Amboy

104 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Mexican eatery open for breakfast with a menu of quesadillas and tacos, plus baked goods.

200 New Brunswick Ave

Mexican eatery open for breakfast with a menu of quesadillas and tacos, plus baked goods.

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Cafe and pizzeria offering Sicilian-style pies, wraps, salads, and other standards in a casual atmosphere.

7423 Amboy Rd (Staten Island)

Cafe and pizzeria offering Sicilian-style pies, wraps, salads, and other standards in a casual atmosphere.

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Contemporary sushi house & hibachi grill offering Chinese, Thai & Japanese menu items.

240 Page Ave (Staten Island)

Contemporary sushi house & hibachi grill offering Chinese, Thai & Japanese menu items.

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Upscale Italian restaurant with seafood dishes, cocktails and a wine list.

7324 Amboy Rd (Staten Island)

Upscale Italian restaurant with seafood dishes, cocktails and a wine list.

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Buzzing eatery & lounge offering Japanese dishes with a French twist, plus cocktails & beer.

17 Page Ave (Staten Island)

Buzzing eatery & lounge offering Japanese dishes with a French twist, plus cocktails & beer.

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Modern Mexican restaurant with a casual vibe, all-you-can-eat options, and a kids' menu.

7528 Amboy Rd (Staten Island)

Modern Mexican restaurant with a casual vibe, all-you-can-eat options, and a kids' menu.

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Sabor a Mexico

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Tacos, empanadas, and other familiar Mexican eats offered in a casual space that takes reservations.

347 Smith St

Tacos, empanadas, and other familiar Mexican eats offered in a casual space that takes reservations.

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Pizza spot serving a variety of pies (including vegan versions) along with subs and pasta dishes.

530 New Brunswick Ave (Fords)

Pizza spot serving a variety of pies (including vegan versions) along with subs and pasta dishes.

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Mangia

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Family-owned Italian restaurant serving classic pizzas, pasta & other staples in a relaxed setting.

7517 Amboy Rd (Staten Island)

Family-owned Italian restaurant serving classic pizzas, pasta & other staples in a relaxed setting.

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Comfortable pizzeria offering pies & slices, plus other Italian fare, including gelato.

736 King Georges Rd (Fords)

Comfortable pizzeria offering pies & slices, plus other Italian fare, including gelato.

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Casual restaurant for traditional Mexican dishes such as tacos, birria, and quesadillas, plus passion fruit juice.

547 Kennedy St

Casual restaurant for traditional Mexican dishes such as tacos, birria, and quesadillas, plus passion fruit juice.

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Established kitchen serving pizzas & simple Italian entrees such as eggplant parmigiana.

132 S Broadway (South Amboy)

Established kitchen serving pizzas & simple Italian entrees such as eggplant parmigiana.

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Casual, family-owned eatery dishing up burritos and tacos alongside other Mexican classics.

511 New Brunswick Ave (Fords)

Casual, family-owned eatery dishing up burritos and tacos alongside other Mexican classics.

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Laid-back pizza joint serving pies, wings, and cheesesteaks, plus delivery.

141 Fayette St

Laid-back pizza joint serving pies, wings, and cheesesteaks, plus delivery.

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Coal-fired pies and other Italian dishes served in a casual restaurant with a 22-seat bar.

185 Bricktown Way (Staten Island)

Coal-fired pies and other Italian dishes served in a casual restaurant with a 22-seat bar.

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Bakery and deli serving a range of breakfast and sandwich options.

6959 Amboy Rd (Staten Island)

Bakery and deli serving a range of breakfast and sandwich options.

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Classic bakery with an attached traditional Italian restaurant for homestyle pastas & meat entrees.

4864 Arthur Kill Rd (Staten Island)

Classic bakery with an attached traditional Italian restaurant for homestyle pastas & meat entrees.

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Tri-level mansion by the water offering an elegant setting for Italian wining & dining.

399 Ellis St (Staten Island)

Tri-level mansion by the water offering an elegant setting for Italian wining & dining.

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Family-run pizzeria and Italian restaurant dishing up classic pies and pastas, along with gluten-free options.

432 New Brunswick Ave (Fords)

Family-run pizzeria and Italian restaurant dishing up classic pies and pastas, along with gluten-free options.

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Splashy space with a bar & live entertainment supplying international bites all day every day.

2925 Veterans Rd W (Staten Island)

Splashy space with a bar & live entertainment supplying international bites all day every day.

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Casual eatery dishing up tacos, breakfast sandwiches and other Mexican staples, plus pastries.

632 Amboy Ave

Casual eatery dishing up tacos, breakfast sandwiches and other Mexican staples, plus pastries.

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Eatery offering deli fare plus a variety of pizza from Sicilian to deep-dish since 1971.

5373 Arthur Kill Rd (Staten Island)

Eatery offering deli fare plus a variety of pizza from Sicilian to deep-dish since 1971.

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Authentic Mexican eatery featuring tacos, burritos and enchiladas.

178 New Brunswick Ave

Authentic Mexican eatery featuring tacos, burritos and enchiladas.

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Casual, halal spot serving breakfast, American, and Mexican eats in a cozy setting.

495 Orange St (Newark)

Casual, halal spot serving breakfast, American, and Mexican eats in a cozy setting.

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Nunzios Kitchen

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Adventurous pizzas, classic pastas & other locally-sourced Italian fare served in offbeat environs.

521 Raritan St (Sayreville)

Adventurous pizzas, classic pastas & other locally-sourced Italian fare served in offbeat environs.

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Sushi menu with vegetarian options in an informal setting where takeout is available.

110 S Broadway (South Amboy)

Sushi menu with vegetarian options in an informal setting where takeout is available.

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Halal-certified restaurant popular for its fried chicken and pizzas alongside cheeseburgers, gyros, and subs.

1038 S Orange Ave (Newark)

Halal-certified restaurant popular for its fried chicken and pizzas alongside cheeseburgers, gyros, and subs.

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Delio's Pizza

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Relaxed pizzeria turning out thin-crust pies with classic and creative toppings, plus slices.

120 N Broadway (South Amboy)

Relaxed pizzeria turning out thin-crust pies with classic and creative toppings, plus slices.

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Relaxed casual restaurant offering familiar Italian mains such as pizza, pasta and parmigiana.

3668 John F. Kennedy Blvd (Jersey City)

Relaxed casual restaurant offering familiar Italian mains such as pizza, pasta and parmigiana.

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PizzaStudio

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Modern chain serving pizzas made with flavored crusts & a range of sauces & creative toppings.

Food court in Newport Center Mall, 30 Mall Dr W (Jersey City)

Modern chain serving pizzas made with flavored crusts & a range of sauces & creative toppings.

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Longtime eatery for classic Italian fare in an unassuming storefront with tucked-away dining space.

278 Central Ave (Jersey City)

Longtime eatery for classic Italian fare in an unassuming storefront with tucked-away dining space.

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Corto

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Casual neighborhood option crafting seasonal Italian cuisine in an airy venue with a vintage vibe.

507 Palisade Ave (Jersey City)

Casual neighborhood option crafting seasonal Italian cuisine in an airy venue with a vintage vibe.

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Roomy all-you-can-eat mall restaurant offering sushi & various hot or cold Asian & American dishes.

701 NJ-440 (Jersey City)

Roomy all-you-can-eat mall restaurant offering sushi & various hot or cold Asian & American dishes.

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Upscale eatery with a refined menu of Italian-leaning steak-house fare, plus brunch.

2 Chapel Ave Unit 2 (Jersey City)

Upscale eatery with a refined menu of Italian-leaning steak-house fare, plus brunch.

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Craving legit Portuguese flavors that taste like a seaside vacation without the TSA? Seabra's Marisqueira has been serving Newark since…

87 Madison St (Newark)

Craving legit Portuguese flavors that taste like a seaside vacation without the TSA? Seabra's Marisqueira has been serving Newark since 1989 with fresh, Portuguese-style seafood and rich, soulful dishes that actually deliver. Perfect for a low-key weeknight or when you want to impress the crew with catered eats.

From the Staten Island newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Wilson Ave BBQ

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Wilson Ave BBQ in Newark is all about juicy, tender ribs and perfectly seasoned chicken, with generous portions and bold,…

195-197 Wilson Ave (Newark)

Wilson Ave BBQ in Newark is all about juicy, tender ribs and perfectly seasoned chicken, with generous portions and bold, Portuguese-inspired flavor that hits the spot this week. Grab beans and fried rice on the side, then thank us when the food coma politely arrives.

From the Parsippany newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Casual restaurant with free vintage video games known for its wings and spicy sauces.

One Gateway Ctr (Newark)

Casual restaurant with free vintage video games known for its wings and spicy sauces.

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Pho Saigon

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Warm, family-owned Vietnamese eatery offering all the familiar favorites, from pho to bun.

393 Danforth Ave (Jersey City)

Warm, family-owned Vietnamese eatery offering all the familiar favorites, from pho to bun.

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Casual spot serving pizzas, pasta, chicken parmesan, and other Italian standards, plus a full bar.

31 Page Ave (Staten Island)

Casual spot serving pizzas, pasta, chicken parmesan, and other Italian standards, plus a full bar.

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Brazilian spot with steaks, seafood and a selection of cocktails, plus live music.

1 Merchant St (Newark)

Brazilian spot with steaks, seafood and a selection of cocktails, plus live music.

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Laid-back eatery whipping up vegan burgers with meatless patties, plus biscuits, salads and sweet potato fries.

915 Broad St Retail 1 (Newark)

Laid-back eatery whipping up vegan burgers with meatless patties, plus biscuits, salads and sweet potato fries.

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Portuguese-style BBQ joint serving chicken, ribs & other classics in a modest strip-mall setting.

396 South St (Newark)

Portuguese-style BBQ joint serving chicken, ribs & other classics in a modest strip-mall setting.

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Krug's Tavern

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Popular local pub since 1932 serving famous burgers, seafood & ribs. Owned by Jake La Motta family.

118 Wilson Ave (Newark)

Popular local pub since 1932 serving famous burgers, seafood & ribs. Owned by Jake La Motta family.

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Cozy, modern gastropub serving updated American classics, plus craft beer, wine & cocktails.

70 Greene St (Jersey City)

Cozy, modern gastropub serving updated American classics, plus craft beer, wine & cocktails.

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Spanish Sangria

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Old-school Spanish bistro offering a seafood-focused menu, wine & sangria in casual surrounds.

157 Magazine St (Newark)

Old-school Spanish bistro offering a seafood-focused menu, wine & sangria in casual surrounds.

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White Star Bar

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Hearty burgers, sandwiches & other comfort food in a relaxed eatery that has cocktails, wine & beer.

230 Brunswick St #1518 (Jersey City)

Hearty burgers, sandwiches & other comfort food in a relaxed eatery that has cocktails, wine & beer.

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Picnic BBQ

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Establishment grilling Portuguese BBQ fare, including chicken & ribs, in an unadorned locale.

233 Ferry St (Newark)

Establishment grilling Portuguese BBQ fare, including chicken & ribs, in an unadorned locale.

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Brasilia Grill

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Brazilian churrascaria with all-you-can-eat BBQ meats & a salad bar, plus a la carte choices.

99 Monroe St (Newark)

Brazilian churrascaria with all-you-can-eat BBQ meats & a salad bar, plus a la carte choices.

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American eats get an upscale, contemporary spin at this airy spot in a restored building

199 Washington St (Jersey City)

American eats get an upscale, contemporary spin at this airy spot in a restored building

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Harrys Daughter

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Fashionable venue offering home-cooked Caribbean cuisine & craft cocktails in a tropical space.

339 Communipaw Ave (Jersey City)

Fashionable venue offering home-cooked Caribbean cuisine & craft cocktails in a tropical space.

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Casual lunch and breakfast spot serving sandwiches and fresh salads in a cozy atmosphere.

946 Broad St #1 (Newark)

Casual lunch and breakfast spot serving sandwiches and fresh salads in a cozy atmosphere.

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Pulaski BBQ

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Popular, family-friendly restaurant serving chicken, ribs, and other comfort food in a casual setting.

384 Walnut St (Newark)

Popular, family-friendly restaurant serving chicken, ribs, and other comfort food in a casual setting.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

467 Lyons Ave (Newark)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Buddy's JC

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Eatery for classic and offbeat comfort foods such as cereal-stuffed pancakes in rustic digs with a full bar.

247 Washington St (Jersey City)

Eatery for classic and offbeat comfort foods such as cereal-stuffed pancakes in rustic digs with a full bar.

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Late-night lounge for cocktails & dancing, with rotating roster of DJs, plus Latin nights.

118 Stockton St (Newark)

Late-night lounge for cocktails & dancing, with rotating roster of DJs, plus Latin nights.

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Hefty seafood platters & grilled meats plus Portuguese wine in a comfy family-run corner restaurant.

148 Delancy St (Newark)

Hefty seafood platters & grilled meats plus Portuguese wine in a comfy family-run corner restaurant.

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The Yard

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Lively restaurant for burgers, oxtail pasta, and fries.

55 Park Pl (Newark)

Lively restaurant for burgers, oxtail pasta, and fries.

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Happening German beer garden offering a wide range of traditional fare & beer in an expansive space.

220 Market Street, 37 Edison Pl (Newark)

Happening German beer garden offering a wide range of traditional fare & beer in an expansive space.

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Buffet restaurant featuring grilled beef as well as other meats, plus a salad bar.

37 Merchant St (Newark)

Buffet restaurant featuring grilled beef as well as other meats, plus a salad bar.

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Porta

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Spacious & vibrant pizzeria serving Neapolitan pies, pastas, salads, cocktails & craft beer.

135 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

Spacious & vibrant pizzeria serving Neapolitan pies, pastas, salads, cocktails & craft beer.

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Brazilian street eats & American burgers make up the menu at this quick-serve eatery.

288 Lafayette St (Newark)

Brazilian street eats & American burgers make up the menu at this quick-serve eatery.

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Kung Fu Pho

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Casual restaurant, serving pho and other Vietnamese staples, including summer rolls.

257 Grand St (Jersey City)

Casual restaurant, serving pho and other Vietnamese staples, including summer rolls.

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Refined, old-school dining room serving ample portions of traditional Portuguese & Spanish dishes.

70 Jabez St (Newark)

Refined, old-school dining room serving ample portions of traditional Portuguese & Spanish dishes.

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Down-to-earth venue with a modest ambiance turning out classic & fusion sushi & hibachi meals.

671 Market St (Newark)

Down-to-earth venue with a modest ambiance turning out classic & fusion sushi & hibachi meals.

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Shake Shack

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Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

3 Brewster Rd (Newark)

Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

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Cornbread Newark

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Casual restaurant serving soul food such as fried chicken, mac and cheese, and po' boys, plus vegetarian items.

915 Broad St (Newark)

Casual restaurant serving soul food such as fried chicken, mac and cheese, and po' boys, plus vegetarian items.

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Old-school option since 1962 for classic Jewish daytime eats & dinner before Devils' & Nets' games.

32 Branford Pl #2723 (Newark)

Old-school option since 1962 for classic Jewish daytime eats & dinner before Devils' & Nets' games.

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Laid-back eatery serving classic soul food dishes, such as catfish and fried chicken.

37 Commerce St (Newark)

Laid-back eatery serving classic soul food dishes, such as catfish and fried chicken.

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Casual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers.

350 US-9 (Woodbridge Township)

Casual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers.

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Artful kitchen with repurposed furnishings plating inventive dishes featuring East Asian influences.

318 Communipaw Ave (Jersey City)

Artful kitchen with repurposed furnishings plating inventive dishes featuring East Asian influences.

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Sihana Bistro

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Upscale eatery offering classic Georgian delicacies (khachapuri, paella, steak frites) paired with an extensive wine list and cocktails.

159 Washington St (Newark)

Upscale eatery offering classic Georgian delicacies (khachapuri, paella, steak frites) paired with an extensive wine list and cocktails.

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Traditional Portuguese seafood dishes with garlicky green sauce plus steaks in an old-world setting.

844 McCarter Hwy (Newark)

Traditional Portuguese seafood dishes with garlicky green sauce plus steaks in an old-world setting.

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VB3 Pizzeria

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Modern Italian cooking paired with creative cocktails, plus live entertainment in a lively setting.

475 Washington Blvd City (Jersey City)

Modern Italian cooking paired with creative cocktails, plus live entertainment in a lively setting.

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Queen Pizza II

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Unfussy outfit dispensing thin-crust pizza by the slice or pie, plus subs, pasta & salads.

48 Commerce St #2 (Newark)

Unfussy outfit dispensing thin-crust pizza by the slice or pie, plus subs, pasta & salads.

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Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

306 US-9 (Woodbridge Township)

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

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Japanese option offering conveyor-belt sushi and ramen, plus a menu of small plates.

525 Washington Blvd (Jersey City)

Japanese option offering conveyor-belt sushi and ramen, plus a menu of small plates.

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Family-friendly joint serving a breakfast-heavy menu, alongside a lunchtime selection.

224 S Orange Ave (Newark)

Family-friendly joint serving a breakfast-heavy menu, alongside a lunchtime selection.

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BURGERFI

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Casual airport eatery serving up burgers, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches, plus fries and shakes.

3 Brewster Rd (Newark)

Casual airport eatery serving up burgers, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches, plus fries and shakes.

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Casual eatery featuring authentic Portuguese dishes, including shrimp and steaks.

18 Hensler St (Newark)

Casual eatery featuring authentic Portuguese dishes, including shrimp and steaks.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

198 Market St (Newark)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Elevated restaurant with outdoor seating, offering nigiri, sushi rolls, and seafood dishes.

200 Greene St (Jersey City)

Elevated restaurant with outdoor seating, offering nigiri, sushi rolls, and seafood dishes.

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Eatery in a former bank building serving up Brazilian rodízio, blue sangria & broiled seafood.

1776 NJ-35 (South Amboy)

Eatery in a former bank building serving up Brazilian rodízio, blue sangria & broiled seafood.

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Down-to-earth place dishing up generous portions of traditional pastas & other Italian comfort food.

561 Bloomfield Ave (Newark)

Down-to-earth place dishing up generous portions of traditional pastas & other Italian comfort food.

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Casa Vasca

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Big portions of traditional Basque dishes served in a warm space (with parking) since 1976.

141 Elm St (Newark)

Big portions of traditional Basque dishes served in a warm space (with parking) since 1976.

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30 Burgers

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Local fast-food chain serving a variety of beef & chicken burgers, plus hot dogs & shakes.

772 Broad St (Newark)

Local fast-food chain serving a variety of beef & chicken burgers, plus hot dogs & shakes.

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Down-home restaurant that charcoal grills Portuguese-style BBQ like ribs & chicken.

104 McWhorter St (Newark)

Down-home restaurant that charcoal grills Portuguese-style BBQ like ribs & chicken.

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The Corner Pho

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Casual, spacious cafe serving a menu of traditional Vietnamese fare including pho, spring rolls and banh mi.

189 Erie St (Jersey City)

Casual, spacious cafe serving a menu of traditional Vietnamese fare including pho, spring rolls and banh mi.

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Casual eatery offering empanadas, roasted chicken, and other Dominican specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

943 Frelinghuysen Ave (Newark)

Casual eatery offering empanadas, roasted chicken, and other Dominican specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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South House

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Down-home Southern dishes & clever cocktails whipped up in a rustic setting with eclectic decor.

149 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

Down-home Southern dishes & clever cocktails whipped up in a rustic setting with eclectic decor.

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BOOTS & BONES

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Family-friendly eatery for American classics like burgers, ribs and mac and cheese.

116 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

Family-friendly eatery for American classics like burgers, ribs and mac and cheese.

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The Ashford

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Spacious, warmly-lit stop with high ceilings offering New American fare plus cocktails, beers & TVs.

145 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

Spacious, warmly-lit stop with high ceilings offering New American fare plus cocktails, beers & TVs.

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Little Tijuana

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Festive destination with outdoor seating & colorful decor serving tacos, quesadillas & margaritas.

538 Market St (Newark)

Festive destination with outdoor seating & colorful decor serving tacos, quesadillas & margaritas.

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Saigon Cafe

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Relaxed eatery serving a mix of familiar & unique Vietnamese dishes in brick-walled surrounds.

188 Newark Ave (Jersey City)

Relaxed eatery serving a mix of familiar & unique Vietnamese dishes in brick-walled surrounds.

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Food truck offering tacos, burritos, and other comfort food for lunch and dinner.

536 Fayette St

Food truck offering tacos, burritos, and other comfort food for lunch and dinner.

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Sabor Unido

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Family-run nook offering homemade Brazilian & Portuguese comfort food in warm, laid-back digs.

77 Jefferson St (Newark)

Family-run nook offering homemade Brazilian & Portuguese comfort food in warm, laid-back digs.

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Ellie's Bistro

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Casual family-owned Italian bistro with a bar, artisanal wood-fired pizza, and happy hour specials.

20 Green St (Newark)

Casual family-owned Italian bistro with a bar, artisanal wood-fired pizza, and happy hour specials.

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Big stacks of pancakes & other breakfast items plus American & Greek comfort food in diner setting.

426 Jersey Ave (Jersey City)

Big stacks of pancakes & other breakfast items plus American & Greek comfort food in diner setting.

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Local fast-food chain serving fried fish & chicken, shrimp, Buffalo wings & more in a low-key space.

139 Clinton Ave (Newark) · ✓ checked Aug 12

Local fast-food chain serving fried fish & chicken, shrimp, Buffalo wings & more in a low-key space.

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Local fast-food chain serving fried fish & chicken, shrimp, Buffalo wings & more in a low-key space.

362 S Orange Ave (Newark)

Local fast-food chain serving fried fish & chicken, shrimp, Buffalo wings & more in a low-key space.

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Laid-back, brick-lined barbecue joint with sidewalk seats serving an array of hearty plates.

89 Ferry St (Newark)

Laid-back, brick-lined barbecue joint with sidewalk seats serving an array of hearty plates.

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Craving that no-fuss, all-flavor Portuguese barbecue this week? Bloomfield Avenue BBQ keeps it simple with charcoal-grilled chicken and…

391 Bloomfield Ave (Newark)

Craving that no-fuss, all-flavor Portuguese barbecue this week? Bloomfield Avenue BBQ keeps it simple with charcoal-grilled chicken and juicy ribs, the kind of smoky comfort that works for a quick pickup or a low-key meal that tastes like a backyard cookout.

From the North Jersey newsletter, August 10, 2026

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Rumba Cubana

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Cuban restaurant & bar serving traditional dishes, shakes & cocktails in a tropical-themed setting.

235 Pavonia Ave (Jersey City)

Cuban restaurant & bar serving traditional dishes, shakes & cocktails in a tropical-themed setting.

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Chateau of Spain

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Mainstay offering classic Spanish & Portuguese cuisine in a warm, casual setting.

11 Franklin St (Newark)

Mainstay offering classic Spanish & Portuguese cuisine in a warm, casual setting.

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Casual eatery serving pizza, pasta and cheesesteak sandwiches.

258 Mulberry St (Newark)

Casual eatery serving pizza, pasta and cheesesteak sandwiches.

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