This place is absolutely phenomenal! I don't eat parboiled rice and this one is tasty. The shrimp…read moreal ajillo is a little on the bland side, however the meats, french fries, and veggies are all delicious. I will definitely be back here again. The service was perfect. Parking may be difficult

I left NJ in 2013 and a few short months before my leave I had frequented this location…read more And with my return in 2026 the food is still fantastic. The service is still friendly and prompt. And the prices are still very good. Came by today for a blast from the past in food experience and it did not disappoint. It seems like they have redone their dining area. It brighter with what seems to be a recent coat of paint. Overall fantastic spot. Highly recommend.

Ferry Street Barbecue had me locked in from the first bite. The salmon steak grilled with rice and…read morefries? Straight bussin. Perfect char, juicy inside, seasoned like somebody cared. Simple plate, executed flawlessly; the type of meal that makes you pause mid-bite and nod your head in respect. I'll definitely be back. Live, Love & Laugh - Sha

This is one of the better BBQ joints in Newark, located right on Ferry St. They have indoor and…read moreoutside seating in the warmer months. They get very crowded during lunch hour but after that no problem getting served quickly. They have a large menu so its more then just chicken and ribs. Worth checking out

This was our first stop after arriving in Newark, and the enticing smell of BBQ in the air drew us…read moreright in. We tried the ribs and T-bone, and both were perfectly seasoned and absolutely delicious. On top of that, the service was friendly and attentive. Definitely a great first meal in town!

The ribs were very tender, but a bit lacking in flavor on their own. Adding BBQ sauce definitely…read morehelps, but if you're not a barbecue-sauce type of person, you'll notice the seasoning is pretty mild. The chicken, on the other hand, was good and tender. I did try the garlic sauce, but that was a miss for me -- it was extremely heavy on vinegar and overpowered the dish. Overall, this place is decent if you're craving barbecue. The rice was flavorful and moist, and the fries were actually great. Not mind-blowing, but solid for a casual BBQ stop.

I went here Saturday night to eat dinner with friends. The staff at the register was very attentive…read moreand welcoming. Since we were dining in, we chose to sit next to the window, which is actually pretty picturesque. The ambience feels warm like a cozy diner vibe. Their food was delicious! We ended up getting the dumpling soup, k pop chicken, and kimchi pancake! I was happy about the portion sizes, and I was delightfully surprised that the "small" kimchi pancake is actually so filling! The dumpling soup was so comforting, especially with the cold weather, and there were tiny rice cakes in there too. The k pop chicken was crunchy, and it came with a side of slaw which was also very fresh and crisp. Overall, I love this place. I've been here a couple times in the past for their bibimbap, and I've never been disappointed! Definitely will be back!

If you're looking for good Korean food in downtown Newark, don't miss BulgogiZip on Broad Street. I…read morefound this jem after a long day of summer school and dinner there hit the spot. A generous portion of bulgogi accompanied by white rice, slaw and dumplings was more than enough to fill me up and getting takeaway made my day.

My son loves the beans and rice here. For myself I would prefer a little seasoning to give the…read morefood a great taste. Everything is always cooked to perfection I just prefer some seasoning. Service is great and the ambiance is cool especially for family.

I had BBQ short ribs and rice. It was a huge plate of food but the meat was not seasoned well, nor…read morewas it barbecued.... or even grilled. I'd say pan fried. I was presented with a tiny container of BBQ sauce.... so I guess that's where the BBQ part comes in. The yellow rice was... yellow. Other than a wee bit too much salt- there was little else in there. All in all the food was edible and I left with a full belly. The price was right and the people nice enough. The owner seemed to know everyone that walked in the door. ....a simple neighborhood restaurant.

I live in the area and have come here a few times. The food is pricey. I will say that. But the…read morestar for me is smoked turkey. It's so flavorful and juicy. The drinks were good as well. I'd go back

Food and drinks are pretty good here and they have a nice happy hour. The location is a little…read morerough but the inside very nice, rustic gaslight farmhouse kind of feel. Bartenders are cool here.

I travel a lot and stay around the corner from Takorea BBQ. This is one of my favorite local…read morerestaurants. The tacos are inventive with a mixture of Mexican and Korean infused options. The fried chicken with different sauces is fantastic. And the Mexican street corn is a must have. The staff is super friendly and they always have K-pop music videos playing in the corner. Who doesn't love that? Highly recommend!

What a concept - Taqueria = Taco Korea!…read more Clean, well lit, open environment, offering plenty of seating and some fun selfie backgrounds. The service was respectful and kind. We ordered tacos (of course). Nick ordered the bulgogi tacos and I had a tofu taco and a bistec taco. Everything we had was exceptional. They also provide an amazing green salsa, but to be honest the tacos really don't need it, they have so much flavor! We are so glad we gave this place a try and recommend you do too!

This spot is a true hidden gem. One of the co-owners is Daniel and he is the friendliest!!! I…read morehonestly felt like I was in a 5 star restaurant. It literally was the little things that made this such a great experience. He held the door open for a customer carrying a lot of bags and who was struggling to open the door, handed us a paper towel after we each used the restroom (also it's a basic bathroom but clean!!), and this was THE icing on top: moved us to the other side of the small room because he said the wind draft would hit us when the door opens. He came over to talk to us because he said it can only be a good or bad thing if customers were quiet when eating the food. Well food was great and he was so friendly and shared a bit of his family's experience and history with food. Food wise we ordered the soup of the day (chicken), garlic shrimp, salmon, and beef rib. Also had some local Portuguese sodas. The salmon truly surprised me because it was crispy and tasty!! He also mentioned it's a BYOB and liquor wine store was across the street. Love this place. RUN don't walk!!!

Amazing people ! Super nice and thoughtful . Didn't know I was going to make a friend ! Very sweet…read moreand food is best bbq in North newark , the only people who make it with love . & they're Christian ! Amen

Pic-Nic has been a family favorite restaurant since I began dating my husband. Their family is…read morePortuguese and Pic Nic is a Portuguese Grill and has been a special place for our family for birthdays, anniversaries and my husband and I even had our Rehearsal Dinner here. They have a bar and dining room as well as private room they use for events. This is where our Rehearsal Dinner was held. The private room has a separate entrance which is nice for guests! My step mother could not stop raving about the food, so when she came to visit again, we took her back. To start, we had red sangria and I think we went through 3-4 pitchers as a table. To start we had calamari and chorizo which comes flambéed, which is an awesome spectacle! We also ordered styles of paella, grilled shrimp Mozambique style - which is what I typically order, and my husband ordered one of the specials for the night, cordon blue which was To DIE FOR! Definitely, whole heartedly recommend if you are in the East Newark, Harrison area. The one and only down side is they have a very small lot, suiting about 8 -10 cars, but the driving around to find parking is totally worth it!

[Over a decade since my original review... she's overdue for a refurbishing, for sure.]…read more East Newark basically consists of three things... Tops Diner, the (historic) Clark Thread factory (closed for decades and currently being made into a housing complex which is going to be insane for this area) and... Pic-Nic. (East Newark should be absorbed into Harrison, but I'll keep my nose out of zoning and redistricting and stick to the job at hand...) The sangria? Delicious. (But worth $30 a pitcher?) And only finding out when the bill arrived and we'd ordered two... ouch! The garlic shrimp appetizer? Yeah, still the best in the biz. (The sauce alone is worthy of a darn Michelin star.) We were a party of seven. We had a bit of everything when it came to the entrees. My chicken dish - brilliant. (The star might've been those roasted potatoes swimming in a delicious brown-garlic sauce.) The other adults all seemed to really love their dishes, too. But we need to discuss my kids' food. They're varsity athletes that run 8-10 miles a day. They were hungry and bragged about how much food they were about to put away. The older twin tried paella (for the very first time) and about halfway through? He had to quit. (But he really dug all the various seafood and proteins mixed in the saffron-infused yellow rice served in a tiny Portuguese cauldron of sorts.) The younger twin? Obsessed with steak. He ordered the "Beef à Pic-Nic" and... okay, anyone know the YouTuber 'Beard Meets Food' that travels the world to attempt ridiculous food challenges? That's what arrived at our table. Easily the most amount of food I ever saw that was technically for just one person. He went to work and eventually said, "Dad. Please do not make me breakfast or lunch tomorrow." (something I never heard before - all because he was THAT full right now) I looked over at his dish and... it didn't even look like he put a dent in it. When we asked for doggy-bags the two workers seemed to chuckle that we 'failed' the mission at hand. All things considered: the bill wasn't too bad for the amount of (tasty) food. (Overlooking the alcohol portion, of course!) Cool workers all around. Restaurant looks good. They have a (mighty small) lot and there's some street parking (if you're lucky). Recommended, for sure.

We stopped in and tried O Escritorio, the food was as authentic as you can get it. Service was…read moreexcellent and super friendly, although a little small but very nice ambiance. We had the canja (chicken soup) Wood grilled chicken & beef rib combo & Carne de porco Alentejana; all were excellent and large portions!!

You have to appreciate good food with a local touch off the beaten path. These guys deserve 5…read morestars. But if you want hoity toity white glove treatment, then head to that place ... But I Gurantee you will have a great meal from a mind team here.