American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Jersey City
107 restaurant menus in Jersey City, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Sweet, right in my neighborhood, excellent addition to the family of great eateries, this quaint cozy, just fab cafe is great to get a quick bite..."
Marisol Almonte
"I had an iced coffee and PBJ vegan bar and my stomach never been so happy!! Best of all it's right next to my Lincoln..."
Lorie Martin
"I absolutely love this place. Best coffees on Westside Ave. Great..."
Patrick Murphy
"It is a welcoming space and great addition to West Side. If you ever need a place to do some work and get a good drink of coffee or a small bite to..."
Shaira Cruz
"Great new coffee shop so needed on the west side!!!
Nice relaxing ambience & hip decor.
2 nice comfortable chairs at the window for people..."
Shaya B.
"I LOVE this place! Super cozy coffee shop on the West Side. The vibe is very laid back and all the baristas are so nice! Definitely try the mocha..."
Mercedes Estella
"Very kind service! Not too pretentious nor obnoxious in presentation, nice and low key with a laid back atmosphere, great spot to pull up a laptop..."
Cathy Duma
"Honestly it's a really cool place with a chill vibe and they're so nice. It's awesome to have such a place to go and relax and the menu is great...."
"I have been to this lovely neighborhood coffee shop a few times. I am not sure how I heard about it but I decided to check it out. I am from Brazil..."
Valeria Altnetter
"I came upon this cozy little cafe just a couple days after a monstrous blizzard. I was greeted inside by the pleasant (and quite lovely)owner who..."
C K
"I had lunch at Seven Sheep Coffee today with my friends. The food was great, the baguette with avocado and cheese was to die for and the cappuccino..."
Katarzyna Kazubska
"I had a latte and a croissant. Both were really good. Especially the croissant. It was one of the best I ever had.
The place is quiet and has real..."
Glenn Gargiulo (Viking Realtor)
"Finding a healthy breakfast in downtown jersey city is hard... An egg n cheese sandwich with turkey bacon or a chocolate croissant with a latte or a..."
Jad abdellah awtoul
"Best espresso in the neighborhood. Definitely try the pingado, very tasty. Prepared sandwiches and baked goods are always delicious and fresh. Nice..."
Joey Bastelli
"My third visit here. Luciana made a delicious green iced tea. This is a great place to relax, eat, and do work. Last time I had espresso over ice,..."
Joel Brooks
"i love coming to seven sheep cafe, the owner is very nice and makes very good coffee. their white fish salad is the bomb. also, the pingado which is..."
"Really tasty burgers for a good price. The peanut butter burger is nicely balanced with bacon and the peanut butter taste doesn’t overwhelm. The..."
Heidy Medina
"Hmm juicy and dripping burgers not for everyday food, if not fat will hit you for sure 😀
In addition, neat, spacious and good..."
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"Consistently really really good burgers. They offer single or double patties - they’re thinner, similar to smash burger patties but def tastier...."
Aly Mailander
"Burger chain selling low fuss, good quality burgers. They also do good fries and solid pouting as side dishes. Burgers are prepared shake shack..."
Sam Klein
"Solid Burger spot! They just high quality beef and still cook it the way you want (not over cooked). Their specialty burgers have good combinations..."
"There are many sandwich options and all of them have a crazy fun twist to them. The food was delicious and plentiful and when it arrived it came in..."
Christopher Kaczka
"Went there yesterday evening for the first. I must say one of the coolest places in JC. The attention to details in this place are on point.. From..."
Carlos Cuello
"AMAZING PLACE!! Epic retro concept. Food, atmosphere, staff, and decor on point. I recommend this place to everyone of all ages. Entertainment for..."
Rebecca Sheets Colon
"Great new restaurant in jc ... so cool decorations... the food is delicious, the milkshakes just AMAZING! The staff ... just so welcome and you can..."
Antonio Neto
"I WANT to give them 5 stars, however both of my to go orders have been disappointing. Last weekend I stopped in for a cheese sub to go, pretty..."
Michelle Tomsia
"Delicious and a warm inviting environment. Fun friendly retro and the owners and staff were great !!! I will definitely be back !! Save room for..."
Diane Kavanaugh
"Wow! This place is epic! Usually a themed spot lacks in the food department, BUT NOT HERE !!! This Place Is..."
Anthony Joseph Enzo
"The food in this place taste great and is extremely filling. It's atmosphere is just totally rad, it's like a comic shop had sex with a restaurant,..."
Shawn Fisher
"Nostalgia at its absolute finest! Awesome menu, delicious food, tasty shakes, great service, and a WONDERFUL family!..."
Nesma Elhabian
"I had a great time. The food is really good and the shakes are awesome! Very family friendly place to bring the..."
Jasmin Colon
"Love everything about this place and can not wait to go back for a shake..."
Vanessa Lynn Rodriguez
"This place was on my friends list of places to check out for a while. We were actually right around the corner so we jumped in. Wow!!! Love this..."
Sandra Choi
"First time I tried Sub Culture (in person experience and not take out or Glubhub). I recommend without any reservation. Jersey City local family..."
Kenichi Yoshioka
"Absolutely phenomenal. Picked up our order (due to COVID-19 dine-in restrictions) and everything was perfect. Highly recommend the Soprano sub. It..."
Abby Krause
"I absolutely loved it here. The atmosphere was amazing! Nerd/geek heaven. Of course my favorite part was the door to the restaurant because it was..."
Justina Garcia
"Nice service, interesting and wide range of food served - made from scratch per order so expect to wait 15 to 20 minutes after placing an order. Lots..."
Teh SparX
"EDIT: I went back today to take Nick up on his offer. Nick wasn't there but his family still honored the offer and made me a sub on the house. The..."
Meet Patel
"This place was rad. My buddy recommended it to watch AEW Double or Nothing and it was well worth the trip from Queens. Food was awesome and so was..."
"Amazing burgers (def try the specialty ones)! The spoken word events they do here are also really cool- the musicians are really..."
Demarche
"Amazing burger and great outdoor seating. Stellar customer service every time I visited. This will be my go-to place for burgers from now..."
Jason Chen
"I ordered the flight A-1 burger and it was one of the best burgers i’ve ever tasted. I don’t think I can ever eat a burger anywhere else because..."
Othman Elmouatarif
"Great burgers! High quality beef, very fresh. I'm a big fan of the double classic and pineapple express.
I also really like that they use insulated..."
Joseph Keenan
"To me the ultimate Burger has a "mature" crust on the outside and sufficient moisture on the inside. That can only be accomplished with the right..."
stevebway
"Love the aesthetic of the place, the friendly staff, and of course.. the delicious burger! the onion rings were made fresh, and were a perfect crisp...."
Lloyd Ortuoste
"I've gone to this place two Sundays in a row for their live music shows. It's great. My daughter and I had a great lunch and watched some incredibly..."
"You can taste the love from this place in every bite. The coffee is phenomenal and the avocado toast is unique and delicious. They also have a great..."
Ronald Gilliam
"Second time coming here - first time I got avocado toast with bacon and it was some of the best I’ve ever had. This time I got their Belgian BEC..."
Austin Lauffer
"Such a lovely place! Gives me a vibe of a small European-style coffee shop. Great coffee and excellent restaurant-level food. I tried an avocado..."
Nina Kaliada
"Food and drinks are amazing! We had the waffle and the avocado toast and both were perfect. Staff is super friendly, there is outdoor seating..."
Mollie McGinnis
"I live in Manhattan and basically never come to JC but found myself in the area randomly one morning and stumbled upon this cafe. We were blown away..."
Eden Slawin
"Nice place, good vibes, nice staff. Requested for a mix of iced turmeric and matcha latte. They gave it and the mixture tasted nice. Also had chai..."
Bhakti Dalvi
"The oat milk latte is flawless, so enjoyable. Same comments go to the avocado toast which I have ordered twice, except for a small suggestion, that..."
Miao Zhang
"The place is charming and the staffs are very friendly. They offer a good selection of caffeinated beverages (would love to try their real pumpkin..."
"I live a few blocks from the place and have been coming since they opened everything this chef does down to. A salad is great!!! It’s my 6 yr old..."
Diane Drucker
"Food was excellent and our server was very good to .I will definitely recommend it to all my..."
Michael Bissiotis
"Nice small place, friendly staff, and great food. It was hard decision get what to get because everything looked good. Have to come back and try more..."
Alexandra Cascante
"I was at a food festival in my town when I ordered the Black and Bleu burger. I must say it was so incredible. The fries were equally awesome and I..."
Rhonda Evans
"Love this place. The burgers and wings are to die for. This is my go to place when I want good..."
Denise Hyland
"Great food great service great price. Awesome creative burger..."
Anthony Bora
"The Fontina Youth burger was amazing! Miguel, our server was very expedient and attentive! We would definitely go..."
Eduardo A. Figueroa Martinez
"It was so good! Loved the 'Beer + a Shot' option. I had the Ghostface Killer burger and it was cooked perfectly and the flavors went so well..."
Dani Libby
"veggie burger soooo good...drinks on point...overall great..."
Paige Paisley Parker
"I loved it! The environment was great, the food was exquisite and the service was great. I will definitely be coming..."
Jason Jimenez
"Food is great, service is too. The burgers are really good and not overly enormous like some burger places. I actually love the chicken sandwich..."
Maryanne Kelleher
"The food is always delicious, the staff is always courteous and friendly. I always have a great experience at..."
Marisa Jamerson Chambers
"An exceptional burger! A Top 5 burger! The beef had incredible..."
"This place never disappoints. Best breakfast in Jersey City. Great food, great music, and great vibes all around. Whether you are alone or with..."
Jamison Harvey
"I found this on place on the internet and went there based on rave reviews. I was impressed with atmosphere. It was very inviting as I'm a shy eater..."
Winston Jah Ruff Goode
"Great fresh food. Great service. Lovely little cozy place for breakfast, brunch, and..."
Joe Vera
"Flew in for the weekend and this place was highly recommended. Had such a great experience, we went back the next day. The atmosphere was so warm and..."
Jessica Doten
"Best breakfast around ... country style eggs, potatoes, I usually don't order bacon... but Sam's is best bacon I've ever tasted! Can also get..."
Julia Lomba
"Great food and great service. It's my first time in this place and I would definitely come back with my family. Thank you for the excellent service..."
Maria Joyce Belza
"Great place for breakfast, sandwiches and coffees! Consistently awesome service and great food and..."
Mairead Hughes
"Cannot say enough about the menu, ambiance, customer service, and menu design/execution! From Francis with Love Supper Club (Russian/Slavic) was..."
Tatiana L. Hoff
"Breakfast is great, the portions at normal sized so you don't leave in a food coma (a reason we often skip going out for brunch). The dinner club..."
Sam Mas
"This place has such a great feel to it! Like walking into a friends house and sitting down to eat! We really enjoyed it and the food was AMAZING!! ..."
Michelle Ebert-Miller
"Not only is the food always delicious and definitely worth the wait; the people at Sam A.M. are..."
Ali Kelly
"SAM AM has a warm and cozy environment, with an attentive staff and good service. Every entrée,for my party of five was prepared well and served..."
Kathleen Hamilton
"Little jam for really teasty breakfast... French Toast are the..."
Alex Molliex
"Everything is extraordinary here... every time. A must when you're near NYC or in Jersey. Locally sourced with the finest ingredients. Seasonally..."
Deb Stafford
"Been trying to get in here fr months. Took a day off for my bday and almost immediately got a seat at the end of the bar. Ordered the grits special..."
Asia Ma'at
"Great place to relax and eat delicious food, drink a really good cup of coffee and enjoy the people who are serving you!❤️
Merry Christmas and..."
Erzsebet Pogranyi
"We had the most enjoyable brunch experience today. Delicious food, welcoming hospitality by your entire staff, all in a quite cozy atmosphere. Not..."
Meg Kondrich
"Sam A.m. has great atmosphere, great people, and great..."
Ray Acosta
"Went for brunch, loved it! Definitely will be back..."
Julia Allen
"I love this place! The ambiance, the food, the service is alll amazing! I think I've tried almost all of their vegetarian options cant waot to do the..."
Janhvi Prht-Shukla
"Just yes. To everything. Love the staff, love the..."
Michele Hall Duncan
"Celebrated my sons birthday there Saturday night ( it's his favorite ) and the food was excellent ! Love the..."
Danette V Cemeno
"Loved..."
Henna Patel
"First time there today. Breakfast was very good! Very..."
Christine Koval Vosk
"Be ready to wait for a table. It's definitely worth the..."
Cinthia Santos
"Delicious, elegant food in a charmingly urban-rustic atmosphere. Great coffee. Friendly and attentive service. Extremely affordable - What more could..."
John-Elliott Kirk
"Food was great and the staff was awesome. The atmosphere was perfect. Byob so mimosas were great and not a rip off. Will be back for..."
Michael Livingston
"Converted my bf to grits, and that was the least exceptional part of the meal. Excellent, excellent, excellent - definitely..."
Thea Briggs
"Such a wonderful start to any day!! Best breakfast with fun fun..."
Denise Lovelace Leeson
"Love this place! Yummy food, friendly staff, the..."
Kate Lyng
"Love that they have vegetarian options that tastes so..."
"What a great place... if you love smoked anything, this is your place. If you love beer this is your place. The pastrami is the best I have ever..."
Janka Adamek-Mramuch
"Atmosphere is top notch, beer, especially the Pilsner Urquell when poured “mliko” style, is excellent and the food is plentiful and satisfying. ..."
Kurt Epps
"This place is amazingly good! The staff is great and the food is off the charts. I could eat the pastrami..."
Paz Herrero
"I just threw a surprise 40th birthday for my wife there. It was phenomenal throughout everything, from setting it up and all the way through the..."
Brian Piccinich
"Great pastrami sandwich and beer selection. Also had the perogies and cheddar bratwurst. Definitely worth it! We stopped by their grand opening on..."
Sarah Wang Bernier
"This is a fun place to hangout. Especially during games. Food and drinks selections are good, plenty and they rotate their taps very often. Waitstaff..."
Santosh Shetty
"Hudson hall is a great time! They have numerous large projectors with the games playing. A great vibe with a lively crowd.
We came here for drinks..."
Dena H.
"Food is good, we had one of the steak melts and it was really really good. Beer selection is great and they’ve decorated nicely for the holidays...."
Cynthia A
"A nice place to hangout and a have a quick bite with friends in Jersey City. This is located on Marin Blvd between Grove Street and Newport path..."
Pratik Gaitonde
"I truly like this place.
The bartenders are a nice crew: Attentive, good at their jobs.
Dedicated peeps sanitize all surfaces every 15 minutes..."
Bill JnPierre
"Been here many times Great place to hang out have a Hudson lager sit back. All food is decent, you can order everything. No regrets. Weekends are..."
"This is truly a homey place. The owners have lived in Jersey City and worked in the industry for years. And it shows!!! They treat you like family..."
Hector Contreras
"So good!! Great simple menu, hearty food, superb service both in dining room and kitchen, reasonable prices. MUCH better than the other new places..."
Sammy Choi
"It is by far best addition to our neighborhood in a longtime food amazing wonderful choices . Cocktails are great service on point and the bread..."
Diane Drucker
"Hungry? Thirsty? In Jersey City then go here. Good food and good..."
Frank DeMarco
"Enjoyed the delicous eggplant duo last night for dinner. Owner Kris was friendly and cordial as she greeted us and discussed the history of her new..."
Frank Tenore
"My first visit to Latham House & it was fabulous.
Chris cheerfully greeted us,
our servers Ariel and Carla were great, friendly, accommodating &..."
Nancy Duffy
"Just a wonderful dining experience, from decor to a perfectly cooked meal, service was exemplary without a concern.
Delightful meal with amazing..."
John Lynam
"I love everything about this place. The food, the drinks, the place and the staff..."
Cynthia Morales Davila
"2nd time this week I've been here. I don't rave about places a lot but, I would come here over and over again. Not just for the food (which is..."
Jennifer Morales Williams
"Amazing new restaurant in Jersey City. We have never felt so welcome at a restaurant before. The food and service were impeccable! Can't wait to..."
Emma Blair
"Excellent hospitality and ambience. Also every item in the menu has at least one thing different...kind of a special..."
Esha Chakraborty
"Absolutely fabulous!!!! Service food everything. I'd go back again and..."
Kristen Stewart
"Food was delicous and service was efficient without being overbearing or..."
Jessica Spicer
"I love the food, love the owners dearly, like..."
"I have ordered takeout and delivery here many times and i have never been disappointed. The mashed potatoes ROCK and the portion sizes are so nice...."
Paige DiFiore
"Consistently one of the best restaurants in Jersey City hands down. Ive ordered for myself, family, friends and coworkers and they all love the food..."
Kevin J
"I had lunch here last week. I ordered the Greek salad with chicken, and it was the best salad I've had in a long time! Great portions, super fresh,..."
Donna McMichael
"Ordered a large catering order from them with a less than 24 hours notice. The owner delivered it himself and the food was very tasty and delicious...."
Jason Rawls
"I really enjoy a few of the menu items, namely: grilled garlic cheese with tomato bisque, the wings, Mac & cheese, corn bread (oh the corn..."
lesmallcheese
"I finally found some good vegan and vegetarian food in jersey city. The vegan Bahn Yu was delicious and well seasoned including the cauliflower hash..."
Antoinette
"Exqusite.
The service was magnificent. The staff had a great vibe in general. 10/10
But it was the food that put a smile on my face. I ordered the..."
Fredrik Ramampiaro Hansen
"As someone who rarely writes reviews, I came here specifically to say that I'm not even the hugest fan of carrot cake but GTK serves a huge portion..."
"Great little cafe. I like the coffees here - mostly Counter Culture but their Banana Nut bread and Blueberry Muffins are good too.Few good eats on..."
Santosh Shetty
"Truly Incredible food!
The muffins were PERFECT.
I've eaten muffins all over the world and these were just the perfect balance of sweet but not..."
Sam Wolf
"Delicious food! Love the ambiance, their music choice & specially their menu lol! Its a small but very cute little cafe. Their personal are very..."
Kimberly Perez
"Everything was delicious. My GF said she saw the staff prepare the food and could tell it was made with..."
Michael Flaherty
"I'd go visit Jersey City just to have breakfast and coffee here again! Usually I can find at least one thing I'd like to change but this was..."
"Great spot in downtown JC. The food is amazing great drinks and reasonable picicing!! Great atmosphere and really friendly staff! Highly recommend to..."
John Padilla
"O'Hara's is the upscale version of Cheers in Historic downtown Jersey City. Wonderful and eclectic menu and the nicest..."
Keesha Jacob Kaylee
"Very nice place, they were able to accommodate our large group from out of town with only a days notice. Wings are awesome, great selection of craft..."
Denham Steve
"Great wings. Very decent tap beer choices. Bacon,cheese, seasoned curly fries, I'm done! Manager is a great guy. Server Courtney..."
Francesco Vincenso Torina
"Good food, great service - and a Tesla beer. As a Tesla driver, there‘s nothing more to come...."
Peer-Arne Böttcher
"This place is great!! Theirs nothing bad about it. I like it and I recommend it to everyone!..."
Mike Rivera
"I always have a great time at O'Hara's, especially when Eddie Kelly is in the DJ booth rocking the..."
Joycelyn M. Whited
"Great place, favorite spot in jersey city to hang out in, great staff, managers and owner. Fun and inviting, DJ nights are awesome, watching sport..."
Sam Badawi
"I love it. Environment was my kind of place. I felt comfortable. The music was..."
Erika Jessica Roman
"Fantastic services, good location, and great food and beer..."
Ben McClellan
"My favorite place in JC �� it has a great atmosphere and the service is always top notch with great..."
"I have waited 5 years to try Ample Hills Ice Cream since I got their cook book in summer of 2016. We are from Ottawa, Canada and stopped by today in..."
Michelle Atkinson
"Nice ice cream place..classic flavors are very good. Price $8 for a 2 scoops sugar..."
Silvia
"The quality of ice cream here is really good. I have usually stuck to the more traditional flavors they offer and have never been disappointed. My..."
Ali Sadighian
"Omg the vegan fudge flavor that I had was AMAZING!! One of the best vegan ice creams I've ever tried! Great customer service and very clean! I can't..."
Jenna Rae
"Me and Smook'ems had an ice cream date while enjoying the beautiful..."
Jennifer Love Williams
"Milkshake was pretty okay, online ordering can be quiet deceiving as they have topping options that aren’t even available at this particular..."
"I ordered through Uber eats. Food was delicious!! Flavors were just right. Portions sizes were great. The fried chicken was juicy and out of this..."
Sharon Curtis
"I love this restaurant they give you your money worth it. And the staff is very friendly, the food is so tasty I love them .I recommend people to..."
Vivian Barnett
"Entertainers, celebrities, and the accomplished tell you about Ruths Chris, La Belissimo, and others. But if you want some "slap somebody" food; you..."
Stephen Kee- Author
"Great food. Nice and hot. Big servings. I'll be back real soon..."
Kenny Garcia
"Love Love Love It......The Best Soul Restaurant in..."
Tameka McCall
"Never any complaints. Food is always hot and fresh..."
Jasmin Lofton
"Great soul food!Great..."
Raymond E Thompson
"Carolyn's is the best, Love them. All food make you want to SMACK YOUR MOMA! Lol. You must try them if you don't you are..."
Ophelia Wright
"Really good ill be back and I live in..."
Peter Estey
"Inviting Southern cuisine restaurant with a delicious selection of sandwiches, main entreé, sides, desserts and beverages. I do not feel that my..."
Thoughtful Reviews
"I ordered the smothered Turkey Wings with rice and gravy, along with mac and cheese and greens. Nice sized portions. ..."
Michelle Mcquilla
"The food is good is 90% of the time. The wait can be long but your food will be HOT. The jerk is pretty tasty..."
TheCaramel Madrina
"My first time patronizing this establishment was maybe ten years ago and the only thing I enjoyed was the German chocolate cake , I wasn't too..."
Queen Royalty
"Food was delicious, well seasoned and I absolutely loved it. I will definitely be ordering from them again. I had the fish dinner with collard greens..."
"Outstanding service and food. Buffalo Chicken spring rolls were amazing and the pork belly was out of this world. I would recommend this place to..."
Andrew Bissett
"Love this place. The food is delicious - we especially like the muscles, calamari, and turkey nachos but everything we’ve had is great - and they..."
Marta Michael Carpenter
"Really good brunch! And they have these amazing homemade muffins that they bring out before you order. I definitely recommend going in on a Sunday..."
Pedro Martinez
"Enjoyed everything from the amazing server to the great tasting food. Also well priced. Thank..."
Chantell Sacko
"Loved the rooftop dining. I had the stuffed french cut chicken breast...."
Lisa Papciak
"So close and so near. Often stroll in that closed section of Newark and sit on the benches and tables outside but took my Grand niece from LA to try..."
Adolfo Ayuyao
"The brunch on Mother's Day was was great. The food was delicious and the service was..."
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