Best restaurants near me in Kearny, NJ

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1. Q'Tal Bar & Grill

4.5

Awesome(49)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Newark

Booked 1 time today

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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2. Swahili Village OTS

4.4

Awesome(385)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• African • Newark

Booked 16 times today

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3. Fornos of Spain

4.8

Exceptional(1938)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Newark

Booked 29 times today

Welcome to Fornos of Spain Restaurant located on the Iron Bound in Newark, NJ. Fornos of Spain has been bestowed numerous awards and proclaimed by various national magazines as a "must" when dining out in New Jersey. Our award winning Spanish cuisine is prepared with the freshest seafood of Spain. Our extensive wine cellars offer over 450 aged and vintage wines and has the rarest collections of Spanish wines in the United States.

4. Keepers

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Harrison

Some places just feel like home. The kind of spot where the lights are warm, the laughter is easy, and the good times come naturally. Keepers is one of those places. Inspired by great company, unforgettable moments, and a touch of nostalgia, we’re a neighborhood bar and grill with a love for bringing people together.With a menu full of hearty American classics, craft cocktails, and cold beer always on tap, every visit feels like a throwback to simpler times—when great food, genuine conversation, and a little friendly competition made for the best nights. Whether you’re here for a casual bite, a celebratory toast, or just a place where everyone feels like an old friend, you’ll find yourself saying, “She’s a Keeper.”Good Food. Great Company. A Classic Worth Keeping.

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5. NICO Kitchen + Bar

4.2

Awesome(1904)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Newark

Booked 11 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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6. Woodcroft Steakhouse & Seafood

4.6

Exceptional(285)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Nutley

Booked 5 times today

A traditional steakhouse experience with a modern twist, Woodcroft Steakhouse & Seafood has all the sophistication of an established steakhouse yet its rustic charm gives it a funky edge on the rest. Woodcroft Steakhouse & Seafood believes in serving premium quality beef in a simple manner allowing the true flavours to shine and be appreciated. If Steak is not your preference, the menu at Woodcroft Steakhouse & Seafood also includes seafood, poultry and vegetarian dishes that are designed to tantalise and satisfy all tastebuds.

7. Adega Grill

4.6

Exceptional(1196)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Portuguese • Newark

Booked 7 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.

8. Sol-Mar

4.6

Exceptional(177)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Portuguese • Newark

Booked 5 times today

Sol Mar Restaurant & Marisqueira is one of the leading seafood restaurants in New Jersey. It is family operated, opened in 1957, and focused on authentic Portuguese & Mediterranean cuisines. The interior of Sol-Mar is handcrafted as carefully as the menu, as diners are transported across the Atlantic as soon as they walk through the doors thanks to the authentic decor and style of the dining room. It is located just a few blocks from Newark Penn Station, close to Newark International Airport, in the famous neighborhood of Ironbound.Sol Mar’s menu experience featuring the finest seafood catch from regional coasts and international waters in Portugal and all over the world is showcased at your table. Diners who aren't feeling the taste of seafood can still order other dishes such as grilled porterhouse steak, pork chops in garlic sauce, and chicken marsala. You can enjoy all of Portugal's magnificent atmospheres without leaving the premises.

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9. The Vault Lounge & Restaurant

3.5

Very Good(21)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• African • Newark

Booked 14 times today

Your premier destination for relaxation and refined socializing in New Jersey. Our lounge offers an exquisite blend of style and comfort, creating the ideal setting for unwinding with friends, experiencing a romantic evening, or hosting a special event.

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10. Medallion Steakhouse & Seafood

3.2

Good(64)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• International • Newark

Booked 3 times today

Located in the heart of downtown Newark, Medallion Steakhouse is a restaurant that caters to steak and seafood enthusiasts. For those driving, parking is available at 29 Mulberry St, within the Robert Treat hotel. Our establishment takes pride in serving only the finest quality beef, seafood, chicken, and other delectable dishes.

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MichaelVIP
Philadelphia County •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our server was great, food was delicious. Was able to scan into the event from the restaurant and they gave to go cups to take to the show. Would definitely recommend if you’re going to a show at NJPAC.
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Dined 4 days ago
Always good food and service and huge portions always have leftovers to take home
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Fornos of SpainPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Newark
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Anthony
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 19, 2025
Good night out. Service was exceptional while the atmosphere was energetic. Some of the drinks were not to my liking but the flaming margaritas were great. Food was decent, but large portions at a nice price
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Swahili Village OTSPrice: Expensive• African• Newark
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MiguelVIP
New York City •36 reviews
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Dined on Dec 27, 2024
The service from Julia was second to none. The good amazing!!!
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1. Q'Tal Bar & Grill

2. Swahili Village OTS

3. Fornos of Spain

4. Keepers

5. NICO Kitchen + Bar

6. Woodcroft Steakhouse & Seafood

7. Adega Grill

8. Sol-Mar

9. The Vault Lounge & Restaurant

10. Medallion Steakhouse & Seafood

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