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1. Swahili Village OTS
4.3
Awesome(374)
Price: Expensive
• African • Newark
Booked 12 times today
Coming Soon!
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2. Adega Grill
4.8
Exceptional(1189)
Price: Expensive
• Portuguese • Newark
Booked 2 times today
From the moment you enter, tones of old world yellows, stone fireplaces, wrought iron cellar gates and sconces, soft candlelight, coves with upholstered sofa seating and friendly staff, it's an undeniable inviting space, nothing short of extraordinary. Two special occasion tables with antique throne chairs and live piano music add to the intimacy. Two romantic dining rooms cater to an elegant crowd, while the long narrow bar gathers a friendly and fun bunch nightly.The cuisine truly upholds the name of Fine Portuguese/Spanish Dining, seafood and fish, organic meats, the freshest ingredients and to maintain the tradition, huge portions are to be expected. The menu is seasonal and in addition to a varied selection of delectable dishes to satisfy any palette, daily specials are always featured. The wine list with over 180 selections is an ambitious one that keeps growing, but sure not to disappoint the discriminating connoisseur.
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3. NICO Kitchen + Bar
4.1
Excellent(1886)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Newark
Booked 9 times today
Unwind from the grind at NICO, Newark's most relaxing space. Savor our American menu and the best fries you've ever had. NICO is the perfect place to meet up with friends after work, enjoy a pre-show meal before your NJPAC performance.. Our award-winning team is always here to bring you good times, great music, and delicious vibes.
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4. Q'Tal Bar & Grill
4.0
Excellent(48)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Newark
Q'tal is a Multicultural restaurant serving a mix of New American dishes with Brazilian and Italian influence in Kearny NJ. We offer a complete experience from beginning to end in our dining room, bar, and cozy back patio. Behind our glass kitchen is Executive Chef, Edney Moreira, who takes pride in creating our unique menu and ensuring dishes are always fresh, as well as incorporating handmade ingredients such as our bread and pasta. We also have signature cocktails with a focus on beautiful and fresh ingredients, selected wine list and beer list.​
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5. The Taste of Brazil
4.1
Excellent(55)
Price: Very Expensive
• Brazilian • Newark
Booked 6 times today
A unique dining experience and authentic Brazilian cuisine (Rodizio style) ready to serve you a fresh and tasteful selection of meats and an amazing salad bar. Taste every moment!
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6. Casa Nova Grill (Brazilian Rodízio)
3.8
Excellent(37)
Price: Expensive
• Brazilian Steakhouse • Newark
Booked 2 times today
Casa Nova Grill specializes in providing the best Brazilian food and barbecue (rodizio). We are a five-star restaurant, rated by New York Times as a five-star rodizio in the trip-state area. Owned and operated by Jose Moreira, a pioneer restauranteur in Newark, New Jersey, Casa Nova Grill was opened on November 30, 1992. We proudly serve, with a seating area of 250, with a private party room. We provide catering services and provide full party planning and execution for baptisms, children's birthday parties, weddings, and any other special occasion! We provide our customers with a convenient parking lot across the premises.
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7. The Table
4.5
Awesome(58)
Price: Moderate
• American • Jersey City
Booked 2 times today
Serving up elevated comfort foods and craft cocktails inside, The Table is a light filled industrial space with farmhouse details, nested within 3 Acres. With over 75 seats, easy parking, and accommodations for large groups and events, we offer an excellent destination for foodies, locals and visitors alike.Stop by for our mouthwatering selection of elevated comfort foods including rotisserie chicken for two, a juicy burger or a fresh salad from Chef Dan Latham - formerly of Latham House.
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8. Chez Josephine
4.5
Awesome(7638)
Price: Expensive
• French • Theater District
Booked 31 times today
The last of its kind near 42nd Street, Chez Josephine is a neighborhood gem founded in 1986 by Jean-Claude Baker as a tribute to legendary Josephine Baker. This Parisian bistro offers live piano music and a tantalizing menu in an intimate setting of red velvet walls, a cavalcade of chandeliers and a blue-tin ceiling. Guests receive a warm welcoming and are treated as family whether coming before a show, after the show, for a leisurely dinner in-between, or a drink at the bar.Chez Josephine draws a crowd unlike any other in New York as food critic Bryan Miller noted when he wrote: “The dining room is a confluence of the famous and the fashionable, the infamous and unsung – with every shade of skin on earth – and indeed you feel the magic of Chez Josephine.”
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9. Antique Garage Tribeca
4.5
Awesome(482)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • TriBeCa
Booked 1 time today
One of the Soho's little gems opening up its doors to Tribeca with well-picked antiques and offers an eclectic, unique and romantic ambiance, charming and elegant in the tradition of old New York. We serve lunch and dinner daily as well as brunch on weekends, accompanied by live jazz music. For parties of 12 or more, Antique Garage offers a prix fixe menu. Antique Garage is delighted to welcome larger parties and private events. To plan a party at Antique Garage, please contact us.
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10. Antique Garage Soho
4.6
Exceptional(1072)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • TriBeCa
Booked 11 times today
Please check out our other location, Antique Garage Tribeca which is now open, for more availability if you don't see the time you are looking for at this location!Antique Garage SoHo is converted from an old mechanic shop to a Mediterranean restaurant surrounded by antiques offers an eclectic, unique and romantic ambiance, charming and elegant in the tradition of old New York. We have a sister location in Tribeca.We serve lunch and dinner daily as well as brunch on weekends, accompanied by live jazz music.For parties of 12 or more, Antique Garage offers a prix fixe menu. Antique Garage is delighted to welcome larger parties and private events. To plan a party at Antique Garage, please email info@antiquegaragesoho.com.

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  • Elizabeth
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Service is top-notch and attentive, love the cocktails and solid menu. Perfect pairing with a concert at NYPAC! Makes the evening! Thanks so much!
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    NICO Kitchen + BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Newark
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    4.1
  • Bisola
    New Jersey •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food was amazing. Great customer service. I love the ambience. Great server and waiter.
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    Swahili Village OTSPrice: Expensive• African• Newark
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    4.3
  • WillVIP
    New York City •41 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great experience! Food was good and the service was good. The hostess seemed a bit overwhelmed by the traffic of people arriving but the manager did a good job seating people.
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    Adega GrillPrice: Expensive• Portuguese• Newark
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    4.8
  • WB
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 26, 2025
    Julia, the lady in pink. the man with the beard, the man with the glasses, (apologies for not remembering your names, but want to know you were greatly appreciated) and the Gauchos made for a WONDERFUL experience. The food was absolutely delicious, it was well seasoned, fresh, and the proper temperature. The foods offered, oh my!!! The sirloin, sausages, chicken, lamb, etc. Really loved each had their own distinct flavor. The salad bar was so amazing. I was afraid I was going to fill up on the seafood salad, rice and beans, the okra dish, and the other offerings. And don't forget the Caipirinhas, and dessert!! Valet parking, an added plus!! We live in Mercer County but will return to the Newark location very very soon!!!!
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    The Taste of BrazilPrice: Very Expensive• Brazilian• Newark
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    4.1
  • MiguelVIP
    New York City •36 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 27, 2024
    The service from Julia was second to none. The good amazing!!!
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    Q'Tal Bar & GrillPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Newark
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