Kendal Nicole Lambert
Kendal Nicole Lambert is a freelance journalist specializing in restaurants, food and drink, and "things to do" in NJ. Her work has been published in The Star-Ledger, Jersey’s Best, and Edible Jersey. Born and raised in the Garden State, her summers are spent down the Shore and her go-to quick breakfast is a BEC from the local bagel shop. When she’s not exploring Hoboken and Jersey City on the weekends, you can find her throwing clay on the pottery wheel or watching movies at home with her dog.
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The Best Restaurants In Jersey City
Whether or not you live in Jersey City, you should eat at the 21 places on this guide.
Taqueria Downtown
Taqueria Downtown is a fun spot in Downtown Jersey City for a late-night bite or a Happy Hour margarita.
Battello
Battello is located at the end of the pier, and its view of the Manhattan skyline is one of the best in town.
Hamilton Inn
Head to Hamilton Inn in Hamilton Park for brunch when the weather's nice. Order the cornbread french toast.
Milk Sugar Love Creamery & Bakeshop
Milk Sugar Love Creamery & Bakery in Hamilton Park has the best ice cream in Jersey City. Try the matcha oreo.
White Mana Diner
White Mana is a cash-only burger and fries spot in The Heights that's been open since the 1930s.
Harry’s Daughter
Harry’s Daughter is a Caribbean spot in Bergen Lafayette where you should drink rum punch and eat curry goat.
Mathews Food & Drink
Mathews Food & Drink is an American spot in downtown Jersey City that’s great for brunch or casual group dinners.
15 Fox Place
15 Fox Place serves a $95 set menu of filling Italian-American food inside a private house in Journal Square.
Uncle Momo
Uncle Momo is a BYOB French Lebanese restaurant in downtown Jersey City that’s a good option for brunch or a casual weeknight dinner.
Andrea Salumeria
Andrea Salumeria is an Italian deli in The Heights where you need to eat The Combo sandwich.