Newark, Essex County, NJ
Places to go in Newark
48 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Shopping
ABC Super Stores
161 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Nightlife
Adega Grill
Restaurant with grapevine murals & a fireplace serves upscale takes on seafood & Portuguese dishes.
130 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Nightlife
Adega Lounge
Upbeat outpost serving casual Portuguese eats & cocktails, plus a late-night dance club with shisha.
132 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Food & Drink
Blueprint Cafe
369 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Outdoors
Branch Brook Park
Scenic, 360-acre park featuring cherry trees, lakes & bridges plus bicycling & other activities.
& Park Avenue, Lake St, Newark, NJ 07104, USA
Sports & Recreation
Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center
Indoor roller-skating rink offering skating lessons, arcade games & party packages.
Clifton Avenue, 7th Ave, Newark, NJ 07104, USA
Food & Drink
Burke's Tavern
150 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Nightlife
Casa d'Paco
Bustling hangout offering a weekly changing menu of Spanish tapas & desserts, plus a full bar.
73 Warwick St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Nightlife
Casa Vasca
Big portions of traditional Basque dishes served in a warm space (with parking) since 1976.
141 Elm St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Food & Drink
Chateau of Spain
Mainstay offering classic Spanish & Portuguese cuisine in a warm, casual setting.
11 Franklin St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Outdoors
Cherry Blossom Welcome Center
Branch Brook Park Dr, Newark, NJ 07104, USA
Food & Drink
Cornbread Newark
915 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Food & Drink
Don Pepe Restaurant
Traditional Portuguese seafood dishes with garlicky green sauce plus steaks in an old-world setting.
844 McCarter Hwy, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Food & Drink
Ellie's Bistro
20 Green St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Outdoors
Essex County Riverfront Park
12-acre waterfront park offering athletic fields & courts, 2 playgrounds & open green space.
1-3 Brill St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Food & Drink
Five Corners Ristorante
10 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Food & Drink
Fornos of Spain
Large, bustling restaurant serving Spanish surf, turf & wines in an elegant, old-world setting.
47 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Food & Drink
Ikoyi Restaurant and Lounge
11 Clinton St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Outdoors
Independence Park
Neighborhood park with lighted softball diamonds, a soccer field, hockey rink, playground & gazebo.
218 Van Buren St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Food & Drink
Intrinsic Café
Warm, casual cafe featuring coffee drinks, bubble teas, smoothies & more, plus patio seating.
5 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
Food & Drink
Legacy27 Kitchen & Cocktail
27 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Outdoors
Lincoln Park
Small, grassy colonial-era park containing shade trees & several notable monuments & statues.
7 Lincoln Park #5, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Food & Drink
Little Tijuana
Festive destination with outdoor seating & colorful decor serving tacos, quesadillas & margaritas.
538 Market St, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Arts & Culture
Loft Life Venue
47 Edison Pl, Newark, NJ 07102, USA