A guide to downtown Jersey City’s ever-growing list of restaurants.
Bold means we’ve eaten there
*** one of our favorites
15 Fox Place | 15 Fox Place | www.womcatering.com/15_fox_place
Ahri’s Kitchen | 227 Seventh Street | www.ahriskitchen.com
AI Pho & Vermicelli | 515 Jersey Avenue
BYOB restaurant serving steaming bowls of pho. Typically quiet/low key – perfect spot to dine alone or for a low-key date night.
Alex’s Italian Restaurant | 346 Grove Street | www.alexsitalianrestaurantpizza.com
No-frills BYOB spot with Italian food and pizza menu. Pizzas are on the thicker side (meaning not thin crust), but spinach ricotta pie is worth a try.
Amelia’s Bistro | 187 Warren Street | www.ameliasbistro.com
Amiya | 160 Greene Street | www.amiyarestaurant.com
***Ani Ramen | 218 Newark Avenue | www.aniramen.com
Go for the ramen, stay for the hip-hop vibes. Excellent bowls of ramen and an impressive Japanese whiskey selection. Luigi’s Ice Cream is now serving boozy (and non-boozy) ice cream in the patio on weekends (Fri-Sun).
Atlas Public House | 130 Newark Avenue | www.atlasjc.com
Battello | 502 Washington Boulevard | www.battellojc.com [closed for repairs]
The Bistro at Grove | 116 Newark Avenue | www.grovesquarejc.com
Broa Cafe | 297 Grove Street | Facebook
BYOB restaurant offering authentic Portuguese bites that are perfect for sharing tapas style.
Buddy Who’s | 247 Washington Street | www.buddywhos.com
Neighborhood spot with solid burger menu and over-the-top breakfast creations.
Cellar 335 | 335 Newark Avenue | www.cellar335.com
The tiki vibe is just part of the attraction at this underground spot, which has a solid Asian-inspired food menu to help wash down the potent tiki drinks.
***Corto | 507 Palisade Avenue | www.cortojc.com
Rustic Italian dishes are the specialty at this BYOB restaurant in the Heights, which has become our go-to for Italian food in JC.
Dolma | 270 Grand Street | www.dolmaongrand.com
***East Flour | 103 Columbus Drive
Delicious and generously-sized eats from this hole-in-the-wall spot that features an American and Asian menu. Order from both, they’re equally delicious. Though be warned service is sometimes painfully slow.
Fire & Oak | 479 Washington Blvd. | www.fireandoak.com
Frankie | 264 Grove Street | www.frankieeatsjc.com
Organic wines and clean, Australian-inspired eats.
GP’s Restaurant & Bar | 236 Pavonia Avenue | www.gpsrestaurant.com
Greene Hook Bar & Kitchen | 70 Greene Street | www.greenehook.com
Gringo’s | 12 Coles Street | www.gringostaco.com
Hard Grove Cafe | 284 First Street | www.hardgroverestaurant.com
Harry’s Daughter | 339 Communipaw Avenue | www.harrysdaughter.com
Caribbean gastropub with solid cocktails, tasty menu, and lively vibe. A neighborhood hit — even if you don’t live in the area.
Hamilton Pork | 247 10th Street | www.hamiltonpork.com
The Hamilton Inn | 708 Jersey Avenue | www.hamiltoninnjc.com
Honshu | 31 Montgomery Street | www.honshulounge.com
***Hooked JC | 467 Communipaw Avenue | www.hookedjc.com
Our go-to spot for seafood in Jersey City. Funky vibe, super casual (DIY service), BYOB, and excellent food.
Hudson Hall | 364 Marin Boulevard | www.hudsonhalljc.com
A spacious biergarten where all meats are smoked in-house.
Just Beclaws | 280 First Street | www.justbeclaws.com
Roll up your sleeves and get messy – this Cajun/Vietnamese BYOB spot serves their seafood in plastic, bags that are steaming with brothy deliciousness.
The Kitchen Step | 500 Jersey Avenue | www.kitchenstepjc.com
Seasonal farm-to-table restaurant serving up delicious dishes made with local ingredients. Make sure to try at least one cocktail as we think they’re among the best in Jersey City.
La Côte | 199 Warren Street | www.lacotejerseycity.com
Cozy BYOB restaurant serving French/Italian coastal dishes. Get the bouillabaisse and ask for more bread. It’s that good.
***Latham House | 299 Marin Boulevard | www.lathamhousejc.com
Excellent food, friendly staff, and always consistent. Can’t go wrong with the specials and make sure to leave room for their decadent, made-in-house desserts. (Their pies are to die for).
Madame Claude Bis | 390 Fourth Street | www.madameclaudebis.com
Charming French restaurant that helped trigger the restaurant boom in the Village neighborhood. A must for any JC foodie.
Mathews Food & Drink | 351 Grove Street | www.mathewsrestaurant.com
Southern-influenced restaurant with glittery, Instagram-worthy cocktails. Dishes are hearty, delicious, and always seasonal.
ME Casa | 109 Columbus Drive | www.mecasajc.com [CLOSED]
Miso Ramen | 189 Newark Avenue | www.ramenmiso.com
More Express | 281 Grove Street | www.morenj.com
***Nukkad | 105 Greene Street | https://visitnukkad.com
Locally owned BYOB cafe serving authentic Indian street food/soul food. Customizable curry bowls, Bombay sandwiches, and butter chicken tacos are just a few of our favorite dishes.
The Oak on Pine | 196 Pine Street | www.theoakonpine.com [CLOSED]
The Old Spot | 523 Jersey Avenue | Yelp
Órale Mexican Kitchen | 341 Grove Street | www.oralemk.com
Pasta e Vino | 136 Newark Avenue | www.pastaevinojc.com
Piggyback Bar | 200 Hudson Street | www.piggybackbar.com [CLOSED]
Pig & Khao’s sister restaurant right here on our waterfront. Dishes feature Leah Cohen’s signature Asian fusion touch.
Pinwheel Garden Dumpling & Noodle Bar | 318 Communipaw Avenue | www.pinwheelgarden.co
Porta | 135 Newark Avenue | www.pizzaporta.com
Pr&ince | 80 Wayne Street | www.princei.com
***Razza | 275 Grove Street | www.razzanj.com
Named “New York’s Best Pizza” by the NYT, you can never go wrong with any pie here. Get there early or arrive on an off night to avoid the waits.
Roman Nose | 125 Newark Avenue | www.romannosejc.com
Consistently reliable Italian food. Their pizzas are excellent and restaurant always has a lively/friendly vibe.
Rumi Turkish Grill | 60 Sussex Street | www.rumiturkishgrill.com
Rustique Pizza | 611 Jersey Avenue | www.rustiquepizza.com
One of the best Sicilian pies in the area. Crispy, crunchy, thick perfection. BYOB is a plus.
Sapthagiri | 804 Newark Avenue | www.sapthagiri.biz
Sátis Bistro | 212 Washington Street | www.satisbistro.com
Sawadee | 137 Newark Avenue | www.sawadeejc.com [CLOSED]
Cheap Thai eats. Get the pad see ew for $10. Also, killer happy hour.
Shadman Restaurant | 293 1/2 Grove Street | www.shadmanrest.com/menu
South House | 149 Newark Avenue | www.southhousejc.com
Beautifully designed restaurant with loud, bro-heavy vibe.
Skinner’s Loft | 146 Newark Avenue | www.skinnersloft.com
Mix-matched chairs and decor give this spot a shabby chic vibe, but downstairs it’s all about beers and pub food.
Talde | 8 Erie Street | www.taldejerseycity.com [CLOSED]
Dale Talde’s spacious Jersey City outpost with tasty Filipino-inspired dishes.
Taphaus | 2 Second Street | www.taphausjc.com [CLOSED]
Taqueria Downtown | 236 Grove Street | www.taqueriadowntowncateringco.com
Teppan Bar & Grill | 319 Warren Street | www.teppanjc.com
Sushi and hibachi in a family-friendly, spacious restaurant.
Uncle Momo | 289 Grove Street | www.unclemomo.com
Vintage Burgers | 238 First Street | Instagram [CLOSED]
Whealth Cafe/Restaurant | 615 Pavonia Avenue | www.whealthandco.com
Healthy, delicious eats in a cozy cafe environment. Owner David Trotta also hosts monthly communal BYOB dinners.
White Star at Brunswick | 230 Brunswick Street | www.whitestarbar.com/230-brunswick-st-menu
White Star at Warren | 179 Warren Street | www.whitestarbar.com/179-warren-st-dinner