Newark, Essex County, NJ
Places to go in Newark
94 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
Outdoors
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Sprawling park with trails for hiking & mountain biking, plus fishing, boating & mountain climbing.
Waterloo Rd, Stanhope, NJ 07874, USA
Outdoors
Belleville Park
Leafy park designed by the Olmsteds with a playground, bocce courts, ball fields & a jogging path.
343 Belleville Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109, USA
Food & Drink
Blueprint Cafe
369 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07105, USA
Wellness
Bodies & Faces Day Spa
80 Elmora Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, 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
Nightlife
Concourse Club
379 NJ-17 South, Wood-Ridge, NJ 07075, USA
Food & Drink
Coperaco Café
777 S 3rd St, Harrison, NJ 07029, USA
Food & Drink
Cornbread Newark
915 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Nightlife
Crossroads
New Orleans-inspired venue combining Cajun cuisine plus live rock & jazz rhythms.
78 North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027, USA
Arts & Culture
Debonair Music Hall
Lively Mexican fusion restaurant featuring a small stage for regular live music performances.
1409 Queen Anne Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666, USA
Nightlife
Dingbatz
Cavernous, goth-themed watering hole with live rock & metal performances.
620 Van Houten Ave, Clifton, NJ 07013, 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