Guidebook for Jersey City
Food Scene
Great place to grab dinner and a drink after a day at Hamilton Park.
90 locals recommend
The Hamilton Inn
708 Jersey AveGreat place to grab dinner and a drink after a day at Hamilton Park.
Thirty Acres
500 Jersey AvenueOne word: Seafood. The owner used to be a head chef at Momofuku.
Wild Fusion
313 Grove StGreat place for decently priced sushi.
I'd only recommend coming here when it's a beautiful evening out and there's seating outdoors.
85 locals recommend
Light Horse Tavern
199 Washington StI'd only recommend coming here when it's a beautiful evening out and there's seating outdoors.
Satis Bistro
212 Washington StWarning: You might end up coming here twice.
Surf bar/restaurant. Perfect for a summer day/night. Turns into a semi club on weekends? I'm more laid back and prefer to kick back on the tamer days.
6 locals recommend
Surf City
Surf bar/restaurant. Perfect for a summer day/night. Turns into a semi club on weekends? I'm more laid back and prefer to kick back on the tamer days.
Nine D
462 Court StreetYOU MUST TRY TO MUSSELS! ONLY $7 bucks!
Kiwiana
847 Union StAll sorts of oddities for your burger.
Mermaid Oyster Bar
89 MacDougal StBest happy hour in town!
Marco & Pepe
289 Grove StreetEat like a New Yorker at this Sunday brunch spot.
Brownstone Diner & Pancake Factory
426 Jersey AvenueBecause Jersey is known for diners.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great rock bar. If you're from Texas you'll be happy to hear that they have Shiners on tap.
34 locals recommend
Lucky 7 Tavern
322 2nd StGreat rock bar. If you're from Texas you'll be happy to hear that they have Shiners on tap.
LITM
140 Newark AveArt and cocktails.
Whiskey Ward
121 Essex StAll in the name.
Mother's Ruin
18 Spring StCocktails.
Shopping
Perfect place for souvenirs at many price points. Home, cooking, and knick-kacks all around.
18 locals recommend
Smith & Chang General Goods
230 Pavonia AvePerfect place for souvenirs at many price points. Home, cooking, and knick-kacks all around.
Whisk
North 4th StreetThe Homegoods of Williamsburg
Kanibal & Co.
197 Montgomery StKnick knacks and souvenirs.
Essentials
There's a million grocery/bodegas in the neighborhood but this is great for the healthy/vegetarian soul.
40 locals recommend
Subia's
506 Jersey AveThere's a million grocery/bodegas in the neighborhood but this is great for the healthy/vegetarian soul.
Key Food
574 Jersey AveWhere we go to stock up our pantry.
Everything Else
How Sweet It Is
415 U.S. 9CHOCOLATE
Best view of the Hudson River etched by the NYC and Brooklyn Skyline. Don't miss the Statue of Liberty as well.
465 locals recommend
Liberty State Park
1 Audrey Zapp DriveBest view of the Hudson River etched by the NYC and Brooklyn Skyline. Don't miss the Statue of Liberty as well.
Super friendly and helpful liquor store. They'll help you pair with restaurant specials or with whatever it is you're cooking!
11 locals recommend
Jersey Wines & Spirits
492 Jersey AveSuper friendly and helpful liquor store. They'll help you pair with restaurant specials or with whatever it is you're cooking!
Laundry City
632 Grand AveLaundry.
Arts & Culture
Check what's playing ahead of time. Tickets tend to go quickly on prime time.
140 locals recommend
IFC Center
323 6th AveCheck what's playing ahead of time. Tickets tend to go quickly on prime time.
Sightseeing
Take the ferry there. Walk down Jersey Ave until you hit water and you'll see the dock.
178 locals recommend
Ellis Island
Take the ferry there. Walk down Jersey Ave until you hit water and you'll see the dock.
Fort Jay
Andes RoadPerfect place for a day trip.