Food... 10/10 Service... 10/10…read more Price... 10/10 CASH ONLY!!! This local bar is a great spot for a quiet meal in Jersey City. Locally owned and operated, eating here makes you feel like a local. The corned beef was served hot and fresh. The rye bread perfectly complements the tender beef.

12/5/25: Stopped in the New Park Tavern before a recent college basketball game…read more Place is very cozy with a nice warm fireplace. Basically, you order at a bar and you bring it over to a table. The food menu is quite limited. I posted a menu picture. We ordered beer and wine, two hamburgers and a Turkey BLT with fries. The Tavern is known for their hamburgers. Food is just fair. My turkey BLT was okay. Fries could've been much better. I had a taste of the burger. It was pretty good. Only after we ate, a server did come by for drink orders. The Tavern has a very nice outdoor garden seating area for the warmer weather. Basically, I think this place is just best to stop in for a few drinks. A small, very tight parking lot is available. In addition, street parking is available but be prepared to walk a distance.

delicious drinks. didn't know i was a bourbon drinker but here we are. excellent brussel ceaser…read more excellent service (5 hour long dinner). good date night spot and absolutely will return. hallelujah.

Come for to drink, eat somewhere else…read more For those looking to make their liver work, the Monsieur Edouard is spicy and smokey, while the Craig St. Michael blends scotch with rum for a drink that's guaranteed to knock you on your behind. Or keep the last vestiges of summer alive with the tropical-themed Iguana Assembly, full of rum, tea punch and coconut lime. If you're sober or the night's DD, you'll enjoy the tart and fruity Blackberry Jab with lemon, pineapple, pomegranate, and of course, blackberry. However, save your stomach space for elsewhere. We were intrigued by the unique-sounding dishes (no mozzie sticks here, y'all) and excited to try them. But words on paper didn't translate to tastes on tongue--most things felt off or fell flat. - Duck Poutine: As someone born and raised in the Great White North, my arteries basically pump poutine (or are clogged by them, I'm not sure which anymore). So I was looking forward to this duck confit twist on my national dish. Unfortunately, what I got was an over-peppered cauldron of soggy fries with a few nubs of cheese curds in an oddly seasoned gravy. It might be the only time in my life I've pushed away a plate of poutine. No bueno. - Brussels Sprouts Caesar: This was fine, though I failed to taste any miso in the dressing. Generous portions size. - Spicy Elk Meatballs: Spicy tomato sauce, yes. But the elk again tasted over-peppered. And I'm all for trying new meats, but I'm not sure elk translates well as a meatball--too tough and chewy for my liking, even when drowning in aforementioned sauce. The accompanying swiss chard and goat cheese polenta weren't bad--wish there'd been more of those. Service was decent the first time we visited, but not so great the second time. It's also worth noting that the inside is DARK dark and the menu is via QR code, so prepare to blind everyone with your phone throughout the night unless you were bitten by a radioactive spider with night vision.

I absolutely adore this dive. Excellent deals on drinks and food, small and cramped space, weird…read moredecoration choices, typically pretty rude service. 10/10

Came here on a quiet Wednesday afternoon to grab a drink in peace. It's truly a dive bar vibe…read more Decent selection of drafts and a hip staff serving drinks. I enjoyed sitting near the window to get a glimmer of sunlight while responding to emails. Happy hour deals are not too bad either, though I didn't bother with any food. But definitely a lot of character and fun vibes to this place. I recommend residents, tourists, etc. to at least stop by for a drink.

Marie the Hostess was very accommodating. Even though our guest were late she managed to get us a…read more10 top as soon as they arrived. Kind and approachable!! The food was fantastic. Once the rain stopped we are all able to take in the view from the patio. Hats off the the ownership of this gem. Can't say enough good things about the Rooftop Exchange Restaurant. Looking for a memorable location. This is it ! Good food this is it. Wholesome ambiance this is it. Menu is focused and well balanced. Service is a work in progress. Yet food ambiance, Great drinks and the location still nets 5 out of 5 stars. The Hostess Marie is the epitome of service excellence.

Service was amazing! Christine M was great, we had the best time!…read more Food and drinks was also great!

Really cool nightcap cocktail bar and lounge hidden in the quiet streets of historic Jersey City if…read moreyou are lucky enough to find it. It's tucked right around Franklin Social and one can confuse it for another apartment building, but instead you're moved up to the top floor where it feels like you're back in the 1800s, in a good way. A speakeasy, but on elevation. It's first come, first serve for most parties. There's one table for a party bigger than 4, but most are for couples. Very cozy tables with comfy seats and candles dimly lit to make it very cozy for a wrap to a date night. The cocktails were elegantly thought about too. Love the history behind the name and the drink menu was expansive, yet understandable. You can definitely get whatever fits your palette here with cocktails. We got the beauty in green & mint condition cocktails and loved both of them. We'll definitely come back, though likely keeping it to ourselves!!

Juno Attic Bar was such a beautiful experience. I truly appreciate the significance of a…read morewell-crafted cocktail, and every drink here reminded me of the precision and intention I felt when I was in Japan. I would 100000000% recommend getting the Dealer's Choice; the creativity and balance were outstanding. For a Monday night, the bar was surprisingly busy, yet the bartender handled everything with ease. The service felt personable yet intimate, and it really elevated the entire experience. I'm so glad I made the decision for my partner and I to come. And listen... I will absolutely be back, especially for that Hey Sweetie with sweet potato syrup. A masterpiece.

143 Social is located in the basement of Better Days restaurant (which also looks good too!)…read more Stopped in with a reservation right at opening on a Saturday evening. The decor is stunning! There are multiple stairs leading to the speakeasy downstairs. There are accessible bathrooms down there but even just having opened - the bathrooms were not that clean. They smelled and had garbage on the floor. All staff were attentive and helpful and provided drink recommendations. The drinks err on the side of Tiki drinks mostly but there's some interesting whiskey and bourbon drinks too. We had some small apps to eat and all were good! And the portions were plentiful. We had fries and the hushpuppies. Loved the sauces that came with each. The space was not crowded for a while but started to pick up around 7:30 or so. I feel like a reservation may not be needed here. The upstairs restaurant was also so empty when we left! Not sure why as it looked nice. The noise level at 143 was not bad either even when crowds started to show up. Overall a nice option for drinks and apps in JC!

Disappointing Experience - Not Worth the Money!…read more Unfortunately, this restaurant experience did not meet expectations. First, Social 143 is located on the lower level of Bembe Restaurant where Social 143 operates as a separate venue, yet the menus available online do not accurately reflect what is actually offered at Social 143. The one positive was that the downstairs venue was quaint, with a pleasant atmosphere, and the service was good. After enjoying a cocktail, we decided to head upstairs because the menu looked more appealing. Unfortunately, that was another mistake. Once again, the online menu did not match the actual offerings. After waiting approximately 15 minutes for service, things went downhill quickly. Both the food and service were a complete mess. Overall, what could have been a great dining experience turned into a frustrating disappointment. Between the inaccurate online menus, the wait for service, and the poor food experience, it simply was not worth the money. Save your hard-earned money and look elsewhere.

Beautiful city views, great service, typical American fare food. I took two stars because for the…read moremany times I've been there over the years, the bar area always stinks. As in it always smells bad. It doesn't matter where in the bar you sit, it stinks!

I wanted a cute date night out so I decided to drop into Hudson & Co. and let me stay this is the…read moreperfect place. The views are great and the overall ambiance puts you in the perfect place to just relax and vibe. Noting better than to look out across the water to an amazing New York City skyline. I had a 6pm reservation which was perfect not too crowded but by 6:30 it was picking up. I do HIGHLY recommend making a reservation. Now for the food and drinks I had a raspberry smash, it's a sweet refreshing drink. 10/10 As for the food it all melts in your mouth. All dishes were at 10/10. My server Doina was the best. She is very attentive and a real sweet heart. She a true example of and great server who provide a great service. Thank you Doina for creating such a great experience, an experience that will keep me and many others coming back!!!!!! Shout to the manager Ashley for creating such a great team!! This place is at the top of my "go-to" especially for seafood!!!

I am a big fan of Pint (craft beer bar) at 34 Wayne Street in downtown Jersey City, NJ. It is…read morequaint and the clientele consists of gays and whomever else stops by. It has great reasonably priced drinks with cocktail specials and some fun game activities. People are friendly and we're blessed with probably the best manager / bartender staff in the 9 years I have been a devoted patron. The staff of Tommy, Max, Jason, Bryan and Cameron are to be commended for being efficient, personable, and making Pint continue to thrive.

Came on a sunny Thursday afternoon and they had outdoor seating. A very welcoming bar, and you get…read morefree popcorn with your drinks. I would definitely come back! Small space, but cozy. A local hidden gem.

I don't often take the time to leave reviews, but this experience absolutely deserved one…read more The food was outstanding from start to finish. Every course was delicious, beautifully prepared, and exceeded expectations. That alone would have made for a great evening. What truly made the experience exceptional, however, was our server, Kyle. Having managed fine dining restaurants myself and dined at many high-end establishments, I pay close attention to service. While this isn't marketed as fine dining, Kyle delivered a level of service that absolutely was. His attention to detail, professionalism, and cleanliness were second to none. After every course, he didn't simply clear plates... he thoroughly cleaned and reset the table with a level of care and precision that I honestly haven't seen from a server in a very long time, anywhere. Every detail was handled seamlessly, making each course feel like a fresh dining experience. Kyle elevated an already fantastic meal into a truly memorable one. Restaurants can teach the mechanics of service, but genuine hospitality and pride in your work are much harder to find. Kyle clearly has both. The kitchen deserves compliments for an excellent meal, but Kyle deserves recognition for providing some of the best service I've experienced in years. He's a tremendous asset to your restaurant, and I hope his hard work is recognized.

Had a good experience here. I liked how creative the dishes were, combining Italian and Japanese…read moreflavors pretty well. The jalapeño pesto was smart, but it was missing something. Parmigiano Reggiano would've hit the spot on my dish. The octopus carpaccio was great. Mocktails were good. Cool interior vibe and prompt service.

Absolutely disgusting experience. We were treated with disrespect, hostility, and what felt like…read morestraight-up racism. I am old enough to be in a bar, and my sister-in-law is 25 and was visiting from out of town. She had her ID available on her phone, but instead of handling the situation professionally, the woman immediately got loud, aggressive, and disrespectful. She kept yelling at me and repeatedly saying she "owns the bar," as if that gave her the right to embarrass and mistreat customers. There was no reason for her to raise her voice, talk down to us, or make the situation so hostile. Enforcing an ID policy is one thing -- being rude, aggressive, and making paying customers feel targeted and unwelcome is another. The way we were treated felt racist, discriminatory, and completely unacceptable. I would never recommend this place to anyone. There are plenty of bars that know how to treat people with basic respect.

(Drank 06/22/2025 SU @ 3:30pm): I didn't imbibe any grapes from unseen vines while in this tavern!…read more In my quest to explore the various cuisine scenes and things to do throughout Jersey City and specifically the Heights, I finally found Grape Vine Tavern. If you knew me, I loved dive bars just to escape for a bit. Considered an Irish bar, historically, Grape Vine Tavern received the first liquor license https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=l17-ZJ4UsdlN0k4XmBbvJw in Jersey City on June 28, 1934 once Prohibition ended! Would the grapes on this tavern's vine lure me back for more libations!? PURCHASE 902 Brewing Pale Ale True Hoboken American Pale Ale Beer 16floz Draft ($5.00): Rich amber color, citrusy hoppy piney aroma, light body, citrusy hoppy piney flavor, clean smooth finish, and citrusy hoppy piney aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=qxoEH91jwvq1rk5q0SFJhw UTZ Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips 1oz Bag ($2.00): A regional east coast snacks brand, I simply needed something to chomp on. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=Czlx2OdWh-jc23ZaUUnM4A Guinness Draught Irish Dry Stout Beer 16floz Draft ($5.00): Dark brown chocolate color, robust coffee roasty aroma, heavy body, balanced chocolate coffee flavor, mouthcoating finish, and full coffee roasty aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=VLjWDFILZl2K245nNVJ2HA Yuengling Brewery Traditional Lager American Amber Red Beer 16floz Draft ($5.00): Copper red color, malty sweet aroma, low body, malty sweet flavor, clean finish, and smooth malty sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=-Yqu6eS-4CkoakuKccrI1A Fritos Brand The Original Corn Chips 1oz Bag ($2.00): I've always been a fan of this salty snack and how it miraculously filled you up! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=ttMo5r3JHtTk-xe77DaZCw Coors Brewing Co. Coors Light Lager Beer 16floz Draft ($5.00): Light amber color, faint malty aroma, light body, malty watery flavor, clean finish, and light malty watery aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=H5BAOfaO4qdt2QgF61Bl2A Anheuser-Busch Budweiser American Lager Beer 12floz Bottle ($5.00 x2): Amber color, light malty aroma, light body, malty warm flavor, smooth finish, and light malty sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=KX8xm3FirpQeG9C4dYT7xg UTZ Barbeque Potato Chips 1oz Bag ($2.00): Now, I really needed something to absorb the alcohol! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=9xgNgriX06AAjld1wHY3zA SERVICE I casually walked in, grabbed a corner bar stool, and simply made myself at home for several hours. The gentleman behind the bar, Miguel, gave me the lowdown that it was a cash-only bar and pointed out the ATM. He quickly fulfilled each of my orders as I worked the beer tap and potato chips. Eventually, I joined the bar banter and bought a round of drinks - slainte! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) This was an easy flat 15-minute walk from my friend's place. Otherwise, there appeared to be plenty of spots (no known private lot) along the main drag of Newark Ave. and all surrounding roads - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE The true embodiment of a neighborhood dive bar, and I loved it! Everything was at its minimal best https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=UC8GMkpbJmd0suQKBhj4fg from the beer list, snacks, and decorations, to a surprising amount of liquor options, a small "back" room, plenty of stools around the bar, a jukebox that had banging songs, and an ATM in the corner. Minimal natural lighting came through the two small tinted windows while equally-minimal electric lights filled in the rest. There were several muted TVs while music only played in the background if someone fed the jukebox. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=0&select=zDQRpf0XuB7CqKDhfuT9fA ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I've officially adopted Grape Vine Tavern as my area dive bar! The prices were cheap and the pace was relaxed, but it was the quick acceptance I felt with the four local gentlemen and Miguel when I first settled in. Plus, you were allowed to bring your own food. And, I always loved supporting small businesses whenever possible. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $36.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). Sadly, they were a cash-only establishment, so they certainly didn't accept my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS