50 Best Bar & Grill near Jersey City

“I stopped by McGinley Square Pub and really enjoyed the laid-back neighborhood vibe. It’s the kind of place where locals come to relax, grab a drink, and catch up with friends. The food was classic pub fare — simple, satisfying, and perfect with a cold beer. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere felt welcoming and casual. Overall, it’s a solid neighborhood bar if you’re looking for a chill spot to hang out.“

“Great times all the time.“

“Solid sports bar with good wings. We ordered three traditional wing flavors: buffalo, O'Hara's special sweet and spicy, and parmesan garlic. The O'Hara special flavor was by far the favorite of the group. I would not order the artichoke dip again as it was quite watery and tasted about the same as a frozen option from the grocery store. Although they have a great beer menu I was disappointed that my two preferred beers were unavailable to order (Blue Moon and cold snap). All things considered, I'd come back for the wings and the sports bar atmosphere.“

“Great food, good drinks, nice environment, friendly staff.“

“Brightside Tavern is the modern day Cheers. If you want to have an experience that you'll never forget, then come down to Brightside tavern 141 Bright Street in Jersey City New Jersey. Tell them Curtiss sent you. Family, and kid friendly too. 🫡🌹“

“Great spot me and my boys come often Allison and Mel are two great bartenders 💯❤️“

“The drinks and breakfast was delicious!❤❤❤“

“great food and vibe. BUT they are cheap with condiments. charges 2 bucks for extra syrup for the chicken and waffles“

“Love the roof top and the price of beer are great“

“Delicious & great service!!!“

“Great location; close to Metro North. Quality Food, Service and Friendly Staff😀“

“Chicken pot pie! 👍🏻 the staff is very friendly! Great place!“

“We stumbled across this place yesterday, we dipped in from the cold for a break and had a pleasant surprise, the staff were so welcoming and made sure we got a seat at the bar... later realised I had read about the bar previously, the hot dogs are a lovely touch and drinks amazing prices. x“

“This is a great new place. Great Atmosphere, Awesome Music, and Outstanding staff! Highly recommend checking them out if you are in the area!“

“Had a great time, great food and good beers 🍺“

“Had a great late breakfast complete with Mimosas and Alfie’s Amber Ale- all served by our awesome bartender Niamh from Ireland!!!“

“Friendly staff…..but when the place is busy you’re going to wait“

“Great place Wonderful food Good service“

“Great food and a really welcoming atmosphere! Cory was super friendly and the burgers (including my veggie burger!) and fries were some of tbe best we've ever had! I was traveling with my high school age kid and his friends and Cory made us all feel welcome which I really appreciated! Highly recommend!“

“Absolutely my favorite hidden gem!“

“Great happy hour specials and friendly service!“

“Don’t think twice …go checkout this local gem! Not fancy, but warm, cozy, oh so friendly staff and amazingly affordable. Our bartender/server KP was a rare find.“

“I have been going to Sonoma almost weekly for over a year now. It started off with taco Thursdays and their delicious margarita specials and has now turned into exploring every menu item possible. I am consistently impressed with the quality and taste of the food. Incredibly delicious every single time. I am gluten intolerant which can pose challenges. The kitchen and staff have been amazing In accommodating my food allergy. I highly recommend Sonoma on any day of the week. It very quickly became my favorite go-to restaurants.“

“Out of town and looking for a game, this is your place! Especially in this time where safety is important, this outdoor atmosphere is wonderful. Food trucks to take care of you hunger and a bar to quench your thirst. LetsgoBucs!“

“4.0/5 for a gooood reason
This is probably one of the best burgers I have ever eaten. It is sooooo simple yet so tasty. The bun is amazing, the quality of the meat is unbeatable and the fries are out of this world…HOWEVER it is SO noisy that you cannot even hear yourself also Service is not that great, we waited a lot to be noticed. That’s the only reason I am not giving a 5 star to Lions“

“A very dive-y feel. It was very busy when we went but the bartender was able to give us his proper attention. We ordered a mule & a tequila negroni-- both of which were prepared with good amount ingredients NOT watered down. Good music - a mix of throwback 2000s with current tracks. Price was the same as every other manhattan establishment. Very comfortable.“

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“Great food, friendly staff and efficient service, highly recommended“

“Lovely friendly bar staff and a pleasant social vibe make this a great pub in the area. There’s a good range of drinks available on draught and the prices aren’t too bad. A pool table in the centre adds to the social atmosphere and both of the bathrooms were clean enough. I’ll certainly be returning when in the area.“

“Fanstatic evening had in Mustang Harry's NYC, great service, great food and great hosts. Thanks to Ian for taking time to say hello and making me feel so welcome. Highly recommended“

“Great place! Great drinks and eats! Great vibe! Highly recommend!“

“We recently hosted a family dinner at Ralph’s Sports Bar. Ralph and his staff went above and beyond to ensure that everything went smoothly and that we were happy. My family thoroughly enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. My aunt said the chicken francese was the best that she has had and the wings and burgers were outrageous. We are looking forward to our next event at Ralph’s!“

“If you happen to be in this area, this is an absolutely wonderful place to spend as much time as you want, especially at the bar. The music is very good, the food is very good, the wine is not bad, and the atmosphere is perfect. The bartender is especially very friendly and welcoming.“

“The friendly atmosphere the warm food and food presented well“

“Incredible bar, David is an absolute legend, kind and lovely to everyone. Great place to watch sports events.
Wings are amazing, had the garlic. Raqeeb is incredible as well
Will definitely be coming back whenever im next in nyc“

“outstanding restaurant and bar. Everything was on point. Service, food, drinks. Wait staff was perfect. Definitely recommended.“

“I started coming here every Friday for about two months and it's always a vibe. I really enjoy myself each time and sing and dance to the songs. The people and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. I don't regret coming here at all.“

“Great place happening lots of fun good food n drinks Lov it“

“It has always been a pleasure stopping by a great after work place to have a drink or two.☝“

“Had a terrific lunch here. Some of the best ceviche I've ever eaten. Entrees were excellent and, according to my husband (who's been to Peru), authentic to the spirit of the country. I also got the arroz chufa with steak. Yum! Ample portions and good value. First meal on this trip to NYC and it'll be hard to beat. HIGHLY recommended.“

“This place is the place to go for a quick drink and a snack or a full dining experience. The staff is absolutely amazing with Alan leading the way. We met Sean and Alan our first night there and Alan again our second night with my in-laws. Everyone is very friendly and outgoing while giving top notch service. We've been here since Friday and it has quickly become our go to spot for drinks before and after dinner. If you're in NYC you need to get there and let the staff treat you like they've known you for years.“

“A marvelous local hangout for delicious classic food with unique twists. Cannot beat the aged steak, baked potato and creamed spinach, with a iceberg wedge salad and a few iced mini carafes of Martinis. And of course live jazz Fridays and Saturdays.“

“This place is everything!! Great Staff and great Owners!!“

“LOVE this place. I don't come often, but every time I have, I've had a great experience. Chicken fingers are pretty great ?, and bartender Sean (not Shaun or God forbid Shawn ?) is super friendly and makes awesome drinks! I've sat outside, and the service out there is awesome, too! Great vibe, all around. Oh, and the 70's music is outstanding! An extra bonus ? ?“

“We love this place. Great if you’re craving some bar food. Everything is really delicious and they let us bring our dog which was a huge plus! Depending on when you go there may or may not be wait, it’s kind of just sit wherever you can get a seat“

“Frozen Coquito And nachos“

“Awesome atmosphere and a great draft selection! The appetizers we got were excellent as well! The staff was friendly and had great energy 🩵 would go back in a heartbeat. The only bummer was they didn’t have smaller than 2XL shirts on hand at the time of our visit…I wanted one so bad 😂 Needless to say the shirts are great too! 100/10 recommend 🍻“

“My friends and I ate dinner here on a trip to NYC. After struggling to find a restaurant that didn’t have a long wait time, we walked right into Bella Union and were seated immediately (this restaurant is soooo much bigger than most of the places in the city, so you have a much better chance of being served right away!)

It’s a super cute place and great atmosphere! The service was good and food was yummy!“

“As a frequent patron of The Joyce, I have hosted numerous events at this bar over the years. The staff consistently provides exceptional service, and the culinary offerings are outstanding. I have sampled a wide variety of menu items and highly recommend the steak, although many other dishes are equally impressive.“

“Good food and cocktails, friendly service, festive environment.“