We are regulars and have been for over five years now. We adore this place. It is so kid friendly and has a very laid back vibe. It's directly across the street from a playground so it's perfect for an early dinner w the kids after playing. My kids dream of their chocolate lava cake after chicken fingers and French fries. They always play good music. And the servers are friendly and highly attentive. Husband always likes the Philly cheese steak. Grandma loves the steak. Me the chicken sandwich or this salad with crisp chicken they used to have on the menu that they make when I ask for it. Cannot say better things about this neighborhood gem. read more

Nice service but the burgers were pretty dry. It's in the neighborhood but not likely to return read more

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Stopped by on a late Sunday afternoon. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This location is smaller than I would have expected, with a large bar and perhaps eight tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff is very friendly and the environment leads to good conversations. The bartenders are you make good drinks there's a good beer selection and the food is good. I did not have their signature burgers however I tried a special menu soup and it was really good. This will be more of a go-to for me than any other place. I had a citadelle vodka gimlet, followed by a vodka martini and they were great. read more

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Went to White Star for a quick bite to eat. White Star is known as a downtown Jersey city staple for burgers. White Star was on point as it provided good portions, tasty food and great service. The waiter was attentive and respectful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]White Star gave a hipster vibe to it with indie rock music playing in the background.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music was a little too loud, but definitely a spot worth checking out in the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Next time I'll be sure to try something else on the menu. read more

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We all got burgers since this place is famous for it. Mine was supposed to be medium but it arrived well-done. The meat was dry and somewhat lumpy although it had a nice char taste. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The waiter was nice and there was good music playing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This bar has a cool divey feel with some intimate tables in the back. Our server was quick and friendly with our drinks and food. The playlist when we was decidedly early 00s emo which I loved. Veggie burger was good, we removed some of the guac to eat on the side. Fries were hot and crispy with an amazing chipotle aioli. I also had the spiked sage lemonade which was fresh and sweet. read more

White Star Bar - Veggie burger - Burgers Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

In the neighborhood and wanted a good burger and fries. Yelp'd this spot on a mid Saturday afternoon. This review is late but it was a great Fall day so we chose to be seated outside. Our waitress was great, super attentive. Drinks were great too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe was great and we were satisfied.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Give them a try!! read more

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It's been awhile since I've been back here. Still a chill bar with good quality bar food. I really enjoy their Kale Caesar salad. But I must say the cost when adding the blacken salmon is pricey, considering the piece of salmon is not that big. It's a shame to get a salad w/ protein cost so much these days. Also their kids Mac and cheese, my little friend enjoyed. But for the cost $13.20, might as well bought the adult version for $2 more. read more

White Star Bar - Kale Caesar salad w/ blacken salmon - Burgers Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

We are here twice in the one week we were in JC. The bang bang shrimp was so good we each got our own order on our second visit. My husband had burgers both times and they were excellent. On my first visit I had grilled chicken on a salad, the chicken had absolutely no seasoning. My second visit I had the salmon burger and it was very good. Service is a bit slow for lunchtime. read more

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White Star Bar is cool little bar/restaurant in Jersey City near my daughter's apartment. It was very busy on a Sunday night with an interseting mix of young people and families. The place has a welcoming neighbourhood feel. White Star Bar is known for their burgers. I ordered the White Star burger, which was pretty basic in terms of toppings. This was a solid burger but darn, did that thing come alive with flavor when their house made BBQ sauce was added that comes on the side. This is some seriously good BBQ sauce and my party of three were all thinking of a way to get more sauce home. I just decided to lick it out of the cup, (kidding) but order any thing at White Star with this sauce. You won't be sorry. The sweet potato fries were good also, crispy and not too much salt. White Star has other items besides burgers, actually there are a lot of choices surprisingly on the menu. We also had the Spaghetti Squash and Quinoa Walnut Salad, Both were excellent. Being a bar, White Star has a nice selection of Cocktails, Beer and Wines naturally. Service was very good all night, even with the space pretty much full. 4.5 Yelp Stars, 10 Stars for the BBQ sauce. If your looking for American comfort food in a cozy settining in Jersey City, I highly recommend White Star. read more

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Cute spot, highly recommend the spaghetti squash! Burrata appetizer was also very yummy!

Came here with a friend before seeing a concert at White Eagle Hall over a month ago, definitely a good decision. Food: ended up getting one of the many delicious burgers I have heard about and it was easily the best decision in my life. The El Camino burger literally changed my life and I would recommend this to anyone. Aesthetic: did not step inside so I have no opinion about it haha Service: waitress was very nice, but service was very slow at times. read more

White Star Bar - Burgers Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I got the white star burger, add avocado and mushrooms + a Kane head high IPA. Quality/taste: BEST BURGERS I'VE EVER HAD. This is one of my fav places to get a burger + beer. The Pat Lafreida meat is so good and fresh. They ask you how your burger done (which is uncommon) and it's cooked perfectly juicy. The bread is perfectly soft. The toppings choices are always great. I LOVE the truffle fries - always good especially with the chipotle sauce dip. Every time I've been, the food has been consistently delicious and filling. Beer is always crisp and good temperature. Service: Quick and very nice staff! We were greeted and served immediately upon entering. Our drink orders were taken quickly after sitting down. We didn't have to wait long at all for drinks or food. Our server was really attentive and made sure we were happy throughout the entire visit. Environment: Clean, quaint, cozy. I've been to both the white star locations. Both are consistent with their cozy and vintage-y feel. We came on a Sunday night and it wasn't too busy or noisy. This location is kind of in a residency neighborhood. Found parking right in front of the door. Price: $$ Burgers are around $15~ on average. There is a decent selection of different burgers or you can create your own. All the burgers are loaded! Kind of expensive for a burger but it's really good and worth it! I will always come back. It's always a treat and great meal when I go to white star. Can't wait to come back! read more

White Star Bar - White Star Burger w/ avacado and mushrooms + Truffle Fries - Burgers Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

My boyfriend and I spent our Sunday afternoon here sitting at the bar watching the footballs games. We started with the nachos, a Kane Head High and a Hard Sage Lemonade. The nachos weren't fancy but they were tasty and hit the spot. My boyfriend liked the beer and my cocktail was simple but really good. To eat he had a fried pickle burger with a Carton Boat and I had the Mac and cheese with an Allagash White. The burger was good and the fries were really tasty. The Mac and cheese could have been more flavorful but it did the job. He liked the Carton Boat and I thought the Allagash White was just ok. My boyfriend got a Troegd Sunshine Pilsner and then another Carton Boat and I had the Down Easter Cider. Wow this cider is reallly good! Service behind the bar was great. Food came out fast and bartender was quick to ask if we wanted another drink. White Star Bar is a nice local restaurant/bar. The drink and food menu aren't huge but there's a decent selection for a local place. A great place to hangout. read more

White Star Bar - Fried Pickle Burger + Mac n' Cheese Beer: Carton boat + allagash - Burgers Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Review for delivery/pickup only. They use pat la Frieda meat which is usually a positive sign for quality eats. White Star bar is no exception! Their burgers are great and they offer a bunch of creative concoctions. Burrata on a burger? Yes please. If you're gluten free their bun is legit. It had me wondering if it was actually GF since it was so tasty. I wish they had a dedicated fryer for fries, but they let you swap them out for the house salad or veggies which is a win in my book. When we called they let us know what was safe and what wasn't. I'll definitely have to give them a try in person for a drink and update this review. read more

White Star Bar - a sandwich and french fries - Burgers Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great spot! Was beautiful outside in warmer weather.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nice cocktails and cool food options. Not to far from White Eagle Hall so great to go to pre-show read more

Haven't had the food here in a while, but the cocktails--especially the hot cocktails during this frigid winter--are reason enough to keep coming back. The All Smoke and Cocoa is like a grownup hot chocolate. Mezcal AND a toasted marshmallow? I'm in. The Hot Dominicana and the Hot Gold Rush are also great. We sat outdoors and our server was really attentive and even turned on the heat lamp by us when the evening started to get chilly. Great neighborhood spot! read more

Okay so this was really fine, nice and quality meat although I like another place better because it was juicy. Nonetheless, quality over juicy anytime (sometimes). I was given the option if I wanted a bottled blood mary or just made so I got mine made at the bar, to go of course. But we did not like it at all. We LIKE bloody Mary's but this place does not do well with that. But they're a burger place so they excel in that. They get their meat from Pat La Frieda the local favorite. Oh boy, just typing about it is making me drool. Pat La Frieda meat is delicious. Ours was medium done. The buffalo cauliflower were really good appetizer :). The downside was that the fried pickle burger came with three fried pickles :( but it was still good. The portobella burger was neat. Now these burgers were BIG! We finished half of our burgers and finished the rest for our next meal. I will definitely come back. They also have outdoor seating which is prime because you're not surrounded by or any other busy establishments nearby. However you get the buger, just indulge it. read more

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I absolutely love this spot! I come here for lunch sometimes and I love the staff here. they are super friendly! I had the Pulled Pork Grilled cheese and a few Mimosas my last time there, and I fell in love. the pork was so tender and well seasoned, the sauce was so sweet and tangy. the fries are so crispy and flavorful ugh it was like a flavor explosion. this was my first time having a mimosa and i was very pleased. read more

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Ahhhhh, Jersey City. Where flannel wearing zoomers cycle their rented Pelotons down pothole riddled roads. They're all headed towards Trader Joe's to fork over $7.00, earned from a gig economy job, for a gallon of raw milk. Then Uber it back to their 600 sq. ft. lofts @ $5K a month. On rainy days it's Grubhub to the rescue; charging $28 for the same gallon of raw milk after fees and tips. OMG J/K LOL! This review has been sitting in draft status for a little over 3 years. It was among the last restaurants yours truly visited before that damn virus plagued the planet. If I remember correctly, the food was mediocre but the atmosphere was great. I think the Electric G. needs to don his mask again and revisit. read more

Wish I could upload videos to my review but WOW. Second time coming here and I am obsessed! We have such a great server who was so sweet! I ordered drinks and the triple burger and MAN.. that burger is INSANE. I love this spot so much! Not to mention great lighting for selfies read more

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Came across this spot for a quick lunch. I ordered online, the crispy chicken sandwich with french fries and it came to $14.93. When I arrived there was no parking so had to park illegally and hop out. The bar and grill had indoor and outdoor seating. I was greeted by the server and he grabbed my food and I left. When I got in I tried the meal and the fries and sandwich was tasty. The slaw they had with it went well together. I will definitely return to try more. read more

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Hands down the best spot in Downtown JC. The cocktails at White Star Bar are top notch. The brunch here is so memorable and the staff is really great and lively. Let's start with the All Smoke Hot Cocoa which is made with mezcal, infused with chili cocoa and topped off with a marshmallow. Cmon! So amazing. If you're basic like me, go for the double Bloodt Mary (you won't regret the double pour for $12 vs single bloody for $8.) Not too spicy, but there's horseradish in them which gives it a nice flavor. Their burgers are amazing and so is everything on their brunch menu. read more

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I LOVE this spot! Its a cute dive bar / restaurant that offers the best burgers that I've had next to home cooked and grilled burgers. The stafff is so friendly and food never misses. read more

We really wanted a burger that didn't come from a fast food joint and X found White Star Bar on Yelp. They do their own deliveries, which we love. Delivery was quoted to 30-45 mins and arrived right in the middle of that timeline. Food was well packaged and we were both very happy with our burgers. I had the Hamilton Park burger with cheddar cheese and sweet bacon. I added chipotle Mayo in the side and it was perfect. X had the Paulus Hook burger with portabella mushroom and Swiss cheese. He really liked his burger as well. They were both cooked perfectly to our requests and the buns held them very well even after a 30 min delivery time. We also tried their Buffalo chicken tenders which were good but so spicy! Delivery man was very nice and friendly on the phone and we were able to do it all contactless. read more

3.5 stars. the service gets a 5. The staff was friendly and attentive. We started with buffalo wings and fried pickles. Both options were solid starters. The burger was pretty good but it didn't taste like any salt was added to the patty prior to cooking. The saddest part of the meal has to be the chicken sandwich. A sad looking piece of chicken with not a whole lot of flavor. The pickles and slaw were the standout flavors here, and the main event shouldn't ever have to play second fiddle to the supporting actors. If you are in the area give them a try for yourself. ENJOY!!! read more

White Star Bar - B.A.M - Burgers Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

covid review: alot of veggie friendly options on the menu! every exciting! cute area to sit outside. we ordered some stuff to pick up and eat outside. 4 stars for the veggie burger alone: the veggie burger is very good. i loved that it pretty much stayed together. very plump and had good flavor. The mac n cheese i feel missed the mark. it was a bit too watery for more. i wish the sauce was thicker. it had so much potential. read more

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Great little burger spot hidden at the edge of downtown Every burger is a solid choice, but I really enjoy their pickle burger. The nacho appetizer is a great portion size for a party of four or less, but you might want a second app if you're with a bunch of people. Can also be a really cute date spot (old school vibes all around) as long as you're also ok with sitting at the bar Check it out if you're in the neighborhood read more

We came here around 2 on a Saturday and there was plenty of seating. We ordered some mimosas, a Bloody Mary, bang bang shrimp, and a white star burger medium well with bacon and fried pickles. We also asked for the special sauce on the side. The food was all great, including probably the best best burger I've ever had and the best bang bang shrimp too. read more

Great vibes every nite of the week Drinks and food quality excellent. Staff is friendly. Great outdoor seating w/ doggies

Excellent. Great food, neighborhood bar, friendly and polite to the neighborhood. I miss the "naughty bar food" that I once got there (onion rings, cheese sticks, etc.) but although the menu has changed in a few ways, its quality has not. Pat LaFrieda meat all day long. I'll be a regular. read more

Came here for Sunday brunch with a group of friends and was not disappointed. Staff was very friendly and understanding as no one at my table could decide what they wanted to eat because everything seemed so good! And it was pretty good! Portions are relatively big and drinks are reasonably priced for Jersey City. read more

What a disappointment! I typically enjoy the White Star, however, I ordered for pick up for lunch today and was woefully disappointed in my meal. Ordered the Brunswick salad (for my dining partner, which was fine) and the White Star Burger for myself. I called it in, they told me 15 to 20 minutes, I showed up at about 13 minutes, as I wanted to make sure I was there when it came of the kitchen. I was told they were still working on it. After about another 5 minutes or so, I was handed my bag. I walked one block to my dining destination. Opened my box only to discover ice cold French Fries and and a room temperature burger which was not medium well as ordered. So I guess they decided to cook the hot food first and let it sit there while they made the salad. I typically don't yelp a bad review on an establishment that I like, but this instance was inexcusable. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great burgers and atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], service could have been better as there weren't many customers.

Great food Ordered via Uber Eats. Haven't been here in a few years (last time was to White Star Warren), but it's nice to know that the food is consistently good from both places. Would definitely recommend. Even though the food had to travel from Jersey City to Secaucus, it was still fresh and warm. read more

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Surprise, surprise...another brunch review! I was exited to try out White Star Bar because of their glowing reviews and drool worthy pictures. Sadly, I think I either ordered wrong or just had an isolated bad experience. I had the brie omelette for my main. It was beautifully plated and I was excited to dig in. Sadly, my food was much too salty for my taste. In hindsight, I probably should have asked for another dish to be prepared but I was so hungry I didn't want to wait. If it hadn't been for the saltiness, I think I would have really enjoyed my food. My friend had the chorizo hash and enjoyed that very much. I believe the only complaint with that meal was that they wish more chorizo could have been added. The ambiance was great and the food looks almost too good to eat. I will definitely give this place another shot...maybe I'll return for a burger! read more

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I've been to both locations and the service and food have been wonderful. I lucked out and snagged a Thanksgiving burger in December and indulged. I am eagerly awaiting what crazy burger concoction comes next. Also, their nachos are amazing. I know they are only nachos but something about them makes them top-notch. Drinks are great, too -- I've had the Moscow mules and the red sangria here before and both were good (not too watered down but not one drink and you're ready for a nap strong). Highly recommend. read more

Another great old-JC style local bar. Decent food and good bar atmosphere with really friendly staff.

Even though I live in Hoboken White Star is my go to spot whenever I'm craving a burger. It's an attractive looking yet unpretentious bar catering to all ages, that also happens to play great music (70's/80's). All the food is good but the burger is the standout for me (so it's not often I get anything else) and they have an excellent range of interesting craft beers on rotation. The food is very reasonably priced considering the quality and tastiness of it. Staff are friendly. Service can be a little slow at peak hours but all good things take time right? Overall White Star Bar is a winner! read more

White Star is my to go bar in downtown JC. Super chill & the food is delicious! The wings are to die for. The chicken sandwich is delicious. & their service is always on point. read more