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Lokal Eatery & Bar

American restaurant · 2 2nd St

Lokal Eatery & Bar showcases locally sourced ingredients transformed into global flavors, reflecting Jersey City’s global culture. Small plates with a global focus are complemented by craft cocktails and an extensive…

Chinese restaurant

62 Secret kitchen 中餐厅·私房菜

Chinese restaurant · 62 Morris St

62 Secret Kitchen is a Chinese restaurant located at 62 Morris St in Jersey City, New Jersey. The restaurant serves Sichuan and Shanghai dishes made with fresh ingredients and expert care. The chefs at 62 Secret…

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Hudson & Co.

American restaurant · 3 2nd St

Hudson & Co. has multiple indoor and outdoor dining options with unparalleled views of the Manhattan skyline on the waterfront in Jersey City, New Jersey. The menu features Crunchy Tuna Tartare Rice Cakes,…

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The Horseshoe Kitchen & Bar

American restaurant · 837 Jersey Ave

The Horseshoe Kitchen & Bar in Jersey City's Soho West neighborhood pays homage to the area's rich history, which was previously known as 'The Horseshoe' in 1871. This neighborhood is where the restaurant is situated.…

French restaurant

Madame

French restaurant · 390 4th St

Madame is a modern French restaurant and cocktail parlor offering French cuisine, craft cocktails, and an extensive wine selection in Jersey City.

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The Table

Restaurant · 400 Claremont Ave #6043

The Table serves elevated American classics and craft cocktails in a light-filled industrial space within 3 Acres in Jersey City, under the leadership of Chef Latham. Starters include Chef's Soup, French Mussels, and…

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Just Friends Cafe

Restaurant · 500 Monmouth St

Just Friends Cafe serves casual comfort Italian food with a Rat Pack themed dining experience, just two blocks from Hamilton Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. The cafe's menu features dishes such as Rigatoni Vodka,…

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Carol Ann's Table

Restaurant · 333 Palisade Ave

Carol Ann's Table is a restaurant located in The Heights, Jersey City, serving Caribbean-fusion and seasonal cuisine. The restaurant aims to provide heartfelt hospitality, making it perfect for cozy dinners, special…

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87 Sussex

Restaurant · 87 Sussex St

87 Sussex is a fine dining restaurant in Jersey City’s Paulus Hook neighborhood, offering an elegant dining experience near New York City.

Italian restaurant

Laico's

Italian restaurant · 67 Terhune Ave

Laico's, a fine Italian dining restaurant, serves world-class Italian cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere at 67 Terhune Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey. The menu features appetizers such as eggplant rollatini,…

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Bergen Hall

Restaurant · 58 Maple St

Bergen Hall serves lunch from 12-3:30, Monday through Friday, and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11-3, with BBQ available on Saturdays. The restaurant features happy hour beverages, Monday through Friday, from…

Spanish restaurant

West Bistro NJ

Spanish restaurant · 331 West Side Ave

West Bistro NJ is a Cuban-American cuisine restaurant located in Jersey City, offering a range of dishes for brunch, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant features a variety of empanadas, including Ropa Vieja and Chicken…

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Kanibal & Co.

Boutique · 197 Montgomery St

Kanibal & Co. is a lifestyle shop offering distinctive home goods and gifts, antique and custom jewelry, refurbished vintage furniture, apparel, and accessories.

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Love The Clutter

Boutique · 23 McWilliams Pl

Love The Clutter is a boutique at 23 McWilliams Pl in Jersey City, offering home textiles, kitchenware, and natural apothecary products. The business also designs a home decor line and curates handmade goods from other…

Vintage clothing store

Mint Market

Vintage clothing store · 339 Grove St

Mint Market curates vintage and indie contemporary clothing and accessories in Jersey City. Its vintage collection ranges from Y2K styles back to pieces from the 1940s and 1950s, alongside designer items and…

Vintage clothing store

Another Man's Treasure

Vintage clothing store · 195 Montgomery St

Another Man's Treasure in Jersey City sells men's and women's clothing, jewelry, shoes, accessories, books, records, and housewares. The store's inventory includes vintage items of all kinds. A selection of vintage…

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Liberty Science Center

Science museum · 222 Jersey City Blvd

Liberty Science Center is a nonprofit organization located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. The center offers various exhibitions, films, and shows, including a planetarium show called One World, One…

Art museum

MORA Museum of International Art

Art museum · 80 Grand St

The MORA Museum of International Art, situated at 80 Grand Street in Jersey City, New Jersey, has undergone several transformations since its founding. Originally established as a museum of Russian art, it has since…

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Museum of Jersey City History

Local history museum · 298 Academy St

The Museum of Jersey City History, situated in the Van Wagenen/Apple Tree House at 298 Academy Street, has been a part of Jersey City since the house was built in 1740, making it the second oldest home in the area.…

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Liberty Science Center

Science museum · 222 Jersey City Blvd

Liberty Science Center is a nonprofit organization located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. The center offers various exhibitions, films, and shows, including a planetarium show called One World, One…

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MORA Museum of International Art

Art museum · 80 Grand St

The MORA Museum of International Art, situated at 80 Grand Street in Jersey City, New Jersey, has undergone several transformations since its founding. Originally established as a museum of Russian art, it has since…

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Museum of Jersey City History

Local history museum · 298 Academy St

The Museum of Jersey City History, situated in the Van Wagenen/Apple Tree House at 298 Academy Street, has been a part of Jersey City since the house was built in 1740, making it the second oldest home in the area.…

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  • ONDO Jersey City

    ONDO Jersey City is a Korean restaurant on 2nd Street.

  • Next Door Provisions

    Next Door Provisions is a restaurant on Yale Avenue.

  • Laico's

    Laico's, a fine Italian dining restaurant, serves world-class Italian cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere at 67 Terhune Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey. The menu features appetizers such as eggplant rollatini,…

  • Bergen Hall

    Bergen Hall serves lunch from 12-3:30, Monday through Friday, and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11-3, with BBQ available on Saturdays. The restaurant features happy hour beverages, Monday through Friday, from…

  • West Bistro NJ

    West Bistro NJ is a Cuban-American cuisine restaurant located in Jersey City, offering a range of dishes for brunch, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant features a variety of empanadas, including Ropa Vieja and Chicken…

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Kanibal & Co.

Boutique · 197 Montgomery St

Kanibal & Co. is a lifestyle shop offering distinctive home goods and gifts, antique and custom jewelry, refurbished vintage furniture, apparel, and accessories.

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