Been on the hunt for a great Indian spot since moving back to Essex County, because some places do…read moretoo much and it's just disappointing. Thankfully found Urban Tandoor today because now I am a fan! Ordered on Uber Eats: Chana Masala Vegan mild, samosa chat (vegan), schezwan noodles (vegan), samosas, lemon rice My notes: - everything came with rice, so you don't need to order a side of rice - everything was ON POINT and DELICIOUS - the noodles are spicy- very tasty but spicy - mild still has a kick (as should be reasonably expected, because it's Indian food), so have water and naan on hand Fresh and tasty, well packaged for delivery. Highly recommend!!

Came to Urban Tandoor for a late lunch with a friend and was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant…read morehas an upscale, modern atmosphere for an Indian spot. I didn't have a drink, but they do have a full bar, a wine room, and beer on tap. The space was clean and well kept, and the service was professional, our waiter was dressed neatly in a white button-down and dress pants. The food was excellent. Portions were just right, not too big, not too small. We both ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and garlic naan, and both were spot on. Overall, a great place for Indian food. I'd definitely visit again if I'm in the area.

Staff here is awesome! I enjoyed the belles lager and my bf liked the IPAs…read more It's a great place if you're more into IPAs - I was hoping for a crisp Pilsner. We always go here before going to a show. You can also bring outside food in. We enjoyed being able to watch the Olympics - as it was projected on the wall.

NEWARK: If there is a dog-friendly brewery in town, Brie will sniff it out, and she has found…read moreanother gem. Nestled in the heart of downtown, Newark Local Beer offers a spacious taproom with an art-gallery vibe, featuring over 10 beers on tap. Leashed, well-behaved pups are warmly welcomed, making it a perfect spot for both humans and their furry companions. We had a blast admiring the local artwork while sipping on the Weekender seltzer in pink lemonade, light, crisp, and totally refreshing. They also offer non-alcoholic options, and you are welcome to bring your own food. Be sure to follow them on social media for updates on upcoming events, including pet adoption days and more.

Love O'Donnells pub! Bartender is great and the Guinness is even better-best bar ever!read more

They have such a nice chill vibe here, you will really enjoy yourself. For the holiday season, they…read morehave some great window Christmas displays that add to the ambiance. Bonus points for a solid Guinness, a nice shot of Jameson, and Touch tunes serving up the jukebox jams. It's good for groups or a nightcap with a date. Unique beer selection, too.

This is one of Newark's oldest continuously operating bars and is an iconic staple of the city. I…read morelove the fact that it is directly next to the train station. The ladies that run this joint are awesome. Peg served me buffalo chicken tenders with a side of fries, and even though my mouth was on fire, I enjoyed every moment. Peg was intrigued by my love of trains when she saw my video camera and so I started telling her about various different types of trains and how we can improve them for a better tomorrow. I run a YouTube channel in which I film trains with my Sony CX-405 and I have been doing so for the past 10 years. My channel handle is @ih8kone, so go and check it out.

10/20/2025 We came to Newark just to revisit Bello's & They didn't disappoint! My gosh this…read moreestablishment has the *best employees & customers! "Thank you PEGGY!" Another wonderful experience! I ordered the Gnocchi and Sausage (again) it was spectacular, highly recommend! Bello's is a vibe!

This place was a sleeper I didn't expect the food to be that good, and the exterior def does not…read morecompliment the interior. I will def be going back the service was great the bartender was very friendly

I went here for a first date and we both were feeling adventurous so as soon as we saw Ceasar…read morechicken wings we were like WIDE EYES lol. They were delicious. I like the consistency and the crunch. I'd like to go back to try other flavors. The service was great. The server recommended these wings and they did not disappoint. The ambiance on a Thursday was laid back. Not crowded and they had all the Olympic Games on all of the TVs which is definitely a plus. I'd come here during basketball season to eat and watch games for sure. Can't wait to be back!

Good Food and Service - Local Institution…read more Welcoming place. Attentive and friendly owners and staff. Irish Fries were a great start. Burgers to follow; I had the "Scully" and my wife had the "Rodeo". Both were first rate. Atmosphere and history in a place is hard to find and McGoverns nails it. Well done Mike & Morgan and the McGoverns team. Tip: Parking is tough, park around the corner in the pay lot, 10 bucks. Great local bar in the heart of Newark. Great atmosphere and good staff. Worth stopping by if your in the area. Thanks

This is the usual place for the after work happy hour in the area…read more They have a pretty big space, and if you have a reservation, they're pretty good with accommodating it as well. The server we got this time around was not our usual, which was unfortunate. She didn't really come to our table much, despite us being there for almost 4 hours. It was a hassle to even get her attention to try and get another drink or food. If you can have Kevin as your server, I would 1000% recommend it! He is fantastic, always (except this time) takes care of us and is quick, reliable, and just such a nice guy. The drinks during happy hour are pretty good, I believe it is around 3 to 5 dollars for draft beer which is great ! The food is OK. I would recommend chicken tenders and fries because that's the usual safe for them. Their burgers are not good. I just tried one for the first time this week and it just wasn't good at all, which was disappointing. Will I continue to go here? Yes. Will I particularly ask to be seated in Kevin's section? Yes. Will I order another burger here? Absolutely not.

I got the chance to try this new restaurant and bar! When I arrived I parked on the street nearby…read more I walked into a really nice place! I was greeted and sat down! Alejandro was my server and he was great! I had: Chocolate Boulevardier Guacamole & Chips Short Rib Birria Tacos Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich Rigatoni Alla Vodka Chicken My favorite definitely was the chicken sandwich! It was a really good experience!

Brand new spot in Harrison right across from Sports Illustrated stadium, serving up sustenance from…read moredaytime to nighttime. This a preliminary review as I've only been in for a to-go coffee, but the ambiance inside is great, and the coffee is good! Looking forward to returning for the dinner & drinks service!

We went here to grab food before the NIN show and it was pure chaos inside. We expected that. You…read moreorder at the counter and get your beers from the bar. It's all open- community style seating, as you would expect from a Biergarten. I'm giving three stars bc I got the fish chips and they were so insanely greasy that it was almost inedible. Portions are generous. Beers are a big portion - will go back for brews but not food.

It's a good place to come here for a happy hour or for lunch if you're in the area. They have…read moreplenty of space and they even have some separate rooms if you have a big event that you want to have in private. We came on a Tuesday for lunch at around 11:30ish and it was just our group which was nice since we basically had the whole place to ourselves. The bartender was very kind to us and very attentive. You do have to go up to the bar to order both drinks and food. I got a Rum and Coke, which was pretty standard. For the table, we got some potato pancakes, which were pretty good - fyi it was my first time trying them. I ordered some chicken tenders as well as some fries; the bartender was great and he offered to give me all of the sauces to try the chicken tenders with which I really appreciated - I definitely recommend the honey mustard, it was fantastic. The fries were OK, but got cold pretty quickly. Beware, the place can be fairly cold so make sure you're wearing warm clothes if it's in the winter!

Beat up old store prices are high but stopped in for some snacks and disappointed but I kept it…read moremoving never to return again!

Best place for international wines. My personal faves are the spanish wines. Lito is class act AND…read morehas Nicaraguan beer Toñaaaaaaa!

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.