Soul Food Restaurants in Newark, NJ

Cornbread Newark Soul Food • $$
915 Broad St, Newark

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Yams Mac & Cheese and Cornbread with an Uptown
Baked Chicken Mac and Cheese with Sweet Potatoes
Fried Catfish Collard Greens and Baked Mac
Honey Chicken & Black-Eyed Peas
Yams Black-Eyed Peas Cabbage
Chicken and Waffles
Chicken 2 & Waffles
Cornbread Dressing
Side Mac & Cheese
Chicken & Waffles

“Kawana and Natorie provided outstanding service and was very welcoming when entering the restaurant. Kawana made sure that my food was fresh. I would come here again.“

4.8 Superb905 Reviews
Madre & Son Soulfood Cafe Southern • $$
37 Commerce St, Newark

Customers` Favorites

Et Smoked Turkey Leg Stuffed w Seafood Mac
BBQ Meatballs with 2 Sides
Fried Chicken Wings 8 pcs
Fried Whiting Sandwich
Smothered Pork Chops
Oxtail with 2 Sides
Fried Shrimp Dinner
Beef Meatball Dinner
Macaroni and Cheese
Lemon Pepper Wing

“The food was absolutely delicious, highly recommend“

4.3 Superb211 Reviews
Beyond Soul Restaurant Soul Food • $$
40 Jay St, Newark

Customers` Favorites

Honey Lemon Pepper Wingettes with Mac Cheese and Broccoli
1pc Catfish Dinner Fried or Pan Seared
Mac & Cheese and Candied Yams
3 PC Fried Whiting Dinner
16oz Seamoss Honey Ginger
Lamb Chop Rasta Pasta
3 PC Fish Sandwhich
Shrimp Rasta Pasta
Salmon Rasta Pasta
Lemonade Pineapple

“The food is excellent, flavorful & not overly salty. Good portions & reasonably priced.“

4.5 Superb102 Reviews
King's #1 Family Restaurant “Original Kings” Soul Food • $
361 Lyons Ave, Newark

Customers` Favorites

Fried Whiting Breakfast Combo
Two Cheese Burgers and Fries
Mac & Cheese Candy Yams
Chicken and Waffles
Grits or Home Fries
Fried Whiting Fish
Smothered Chicken
Vegetable Platter
Western Omelet
Scrambled Eggs

“I took food to my job and they loved I brought a pan of yellow rice cabbage and a $20 pan of potato salad and took it to my job cause we had a birthday party for a coworker. They loved the food they never had it before I live in South Amboy but I’m from Newark work in Matawan at the nursing home, and they never had the flu before they loved it. Good job, kings.“

4.2 Good99 Reviews
The Weekend Spot Restaurant Soul Food • $
683 Springfield Ave, Newark

Customers` Favorites

Kettle Fried Chicken or Smothered Chicken
Chocolate Crunch Cake
Oxtail Dinner Babyyy
Fish and Grits
Chicken Wings
Banana Pudding
Baked Chicken
Fried Whiting
Creamy Grits
Fried Shrimp

“Chef Monique & her team provide a culinary experience for your soul! The food we catered (Mac & cheese, greens & cabbage mix, along with jerk salmon) were all delicious with the perfect amount of heat. The dishes were beautifully presented for us upon pick-up to warm easily for our gathering with specific warming instructions to prevent drying out. Our family appreciated the hands that prepared our feast. Chef Mo goes out of her way to make sure details are met with a smile! I would highly recommend everything on the menu.
Thanks Chef Mo & your Team! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽“

3.9 Good48 Reviews
Stars N Elites Restaurant Lounge Soul Food • $$
71 Clay St, Newark

Customers` Favorites

Dibi Grilled Goat
Sweet Plantains
Beef Empanada
Mac & Cheese

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Stars N Elites Restaurant Lounge New Jersey, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was vibrant yet inviting, setting the tone for an incredible evening out with my family.

The menu offered a fantastic variety, and each dish we tried was nothing short of amazing! The flavors were spot-on, and you could tell a lot of thought and passion went into each recipe. Not only was the food superb, but the bar was also impressive?!

What really made the experience exceptional was the staff. Everyone we interacted with was warm, attentive, and seemed genuinely happy to make our visit memorable. The owner even came by our table to check on us and make sure we were enjoying everything – a wonderful personal touch that made us feel valued.

The location added to the overall vibe, making it a perfect spot. I can confidently say I can’t wait to return when we are visiting family again.“

3.9 Good44 Reviews
Vonda's Kitchen Southern • $
183 W Kinney St, Newark

Customers` Favorites

Whiting Fish and Grits Potatoes Eggs Any Style Texas Toast and Jelly
Greens and Candied Yams
Cornbread Is to Die
Pure Deliciousness
Chicken & Waffles
Blackened Catfish
Macaroni & Cheese
Shrimp & Grits
Scrambled Eggs
Potato Salad

“Dishes are not consistent. My meatloaf was burned so badly they put a lot of BBQ sauce on it to cover it up. This was done despite the fact that I requested no sauce. Next time I requested one blackened whiting dish and was given fried whiting.“

3.8 Good122 Reviews
D & J Country Cooking American • $
363 Madison Ave, Newark

Customers` Favorites

Smothered Turkey Wing with Collard Greens Lima Beans and Sweet Tea
Meatloaf with Sweet Potatoes Collard Greens and Cornbread
Ox Tail Green Beans Pinto Beans with Bacon and Corn Bread
Lima Beans Smoked Pork Collard Greens and Cornbread
Smothered Chicken Dinner & Turkey Wings Dinner
Fried Chicken Breast Sandwich
Lima Beans Rice and Pork Neck
5 Secrect Spaghetti Sauce
Bacon Bacon Eggs & Bacon
Pork Link Sausage

“Great food and a family driven establishment...“

4.5 Superb33 Reviews
Just Fish Bar & Grill Cafe • $$
27 Halsey St, Newark

Customers` Favorites

Fish and Grits Breakfast
Macaroni and Cheese
Rice and Beans
Banana Pudding
Fried Chicken
Chicken Wings
Seafood Boil
Mac & Cheese
Catfish Fried
Turkey Wings

“Amazing food, an enthusiastic and gracious host. Great live music greets you at the door. Wonderful experience!“

3.7 Good66 Reviews
Kings Musallah Halal • $$
557 Clinton Ave, Newark

“friendly Atmosphere good service nice perfectly cooked portion sizes and food makes you feel like Sunday dinner with family“

4.7 Superb10 Reviews
Burkindi African • $
492 Clinton Ave, Newark

Customers` Favorites

Dibi with Riz Gras Jollof Rice
Sauce Djoumgble Dry Okra Sauce
Fried Chicken with Plantains
Salade Simple
Fried Fish
Attieke

“Staff polite, served your meal right at the table. The place was well lit, spacious and clean, same for the bathroom very clean.

Parking: Maybe on the inside streets you’d have better luck but on the main road it wasn’t very easy per se“

3.7 Good36 Reviews
La Rouge Lounges • $$
972 Broad St, Newark

Customers` Favorites

Seasonal Fries
Chicken Wings
Fried Shrimp

“Great experience I will definitely return“

3.9 Good20 Reviews
DorBat’s Diner African • $$
571 Hunterdon St, Newark

“My order was quite enjoyable. I had some large fish that was topped with rice that had been seasoned and sauteed onions and peppers. Since I had never really had African food before, I ordered something that didn't really fit with my order, so I really appreciate that they phoned me. The ginger beverage was flavorful, zesty, and refreshing.“

5 Superb1 Reviews
Roy's Fish Fry Caterers • $$
830 S Orange Ave, Newark

Customers` Favorites

Collard Greens Oxtails Baked Mac and Cheese
Whiting Shrimp and Fries
Macaroni and Cheese
Sweet Potato Pie
Whiting Sandwich
Catfish Nuggets
Curry Chicken
Fried Chicken
Stew Chicken
Potato Salad

“i tried the spot in linden today everything was gd the fish could use a lil more seasoning but overall my meal was tasty“

3.2 Average53 Reviews