Guidebook for Jersey City
Entertainment & Activities
Downtown Yogurt
126 Newark AveBest yogurt in JC!
Food Scene
Satis Bistro
212 Washington StIntimate atmosphere and incredible cuisine
Marco & Pepe
289 Grove StreetOne of my absolute favorite restaurants in the neighborhood
Orale Mexican Kitchen
341 Grove StGreat atmosphere and even better margaritas!
Super happenin' spot in JC. Very crowded on Fridays and Saturdays. Dance floor galore!
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Porta Jersey City
135 Newark AveSuper happenin' spot in JC. Very crowded on Fridays and Saturdays. Dance floor galore!
Great burgers (obviously) and a killer kitchen sink salad!
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Left Bank Burger Bar
194 Newark AveGreat burgers (obviously) and a killer kitchen sink salad!
The Hamilton Inn
708 Jersey AveAmazing cuisine and friendly staff in a serene area of JC
One of my favorite restaurants specifically for the view across the Hudson over to NYC. Service can sometimes be a little slow, but what the heck--you can't beat that view!
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Battello
502 Washington BlvdOne of my favorite restaurants specifically for the view across the Hudson over to NYC. Service can sometimes be a little slow, but what the heck--you can't beat that view!
Sopranos-worthy Italian food in an intimate setting. Walk off the carbs at Hamilton Park across the street!
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GP's
236 Pavonia AveSopranos-worthy Italian food in an intimate setting. Walk off the carbs at Hamilton Park across the street!
Madame Claude Bis
390 4th StExquisite restaurant offers amazing French cuisine. BYOB.
Outstanding pastries, lunch and dinner menu and offers MOD coffee. BYOB for dinner menu
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The Kitchen at Grove Station
299 Marin BoulevardOutstanding pastries, lunch and dinner menu and offers MOD coffee. BYOB for dinner menu
Razza
275/277 Grove StFantastic brick oven pizza and relaxed atmosphere
9 Bar Cafe
18 Erie StAmazing Italian coffee made my the real Italians!
Unique wine and cheese lounge (+ other light servings) created by renown fromager and sommelier connoisseurs from NYC. Very romantic and wonderfully intimate environment. http://www.thirdandvine.com/#
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Third & Vine
353 3rd StUnique wine and cheese lounge (+ other light servings) created by renown fromager and sommelier connoisseurs from NYC. Very romantic and wonderfully intimate environment. http://www.thirdandvine.com/#
Upscale steakhouse. There is also an Edward's Steakhouse in NYC. This one in JC is under wraps and just as delicious if you're looking to enjoy a fine dining atmosphere without the NYC crowd.
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Edward's Steakhouse
239 Marin BlvdUpscale steakhouse. There is also an Edward's Steakhouse in NYC. This one in JC is under wraps and just as delicious if you're looking to enjoy a fine dining atmosphere without the NYC crowd.
Two Boots Pizza
133 Newark AveLate night pizza spot to grab a slice
Incredible cuisine and intimate bar atmosphere with friendly staff and owners. Located close to the waterfront for a walk after dinner. Highly recommend!
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Bistro La Source
85 Morris StIncredible cuisine and intimate bar atmosphere with friendly staff and owners. Located close to the waterfront for a walk after dinner. Highly recommend!
This is one of my favorite new restaurants in Jersey City with beautiful, breathtaking interiors and delicious food & drinks.
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South House
149 Newark AveThis is one of my favorite new restaurants in Jersey City with beautiful, breathtaking interiors and delicious food & drinks.
Everything Else
Grocery store is conveniently located only 2 blocks away
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ShopRite of Metro Plaza
Metro Plaza DriveGrocery store is conveniently located only 2 blocks away
Essentials
One of the best coffee shops in JC, offers internet and attracts a chill crowd located 1 block away from the apartment.
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LACKAWANNA COFFEE
295 Grove StOne of the best coffee shops in JC, offers internet and attracts a chill crowd located 1 block away from the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Worth the walk! A really fun atmosphere in the summers with a great view out towards Liberty Harbor and NYC
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Surf City
1 Marin BlvdWorth the walk! A really fun atmosphere in the summers with a great view out towards Liberty Harbor and NYC
Outstanding cocktails and bar/lounge atmosphere. Great food menu as well!
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LITM
140 Newark AveOutstanding cocktails and bar/lounge atmosphere. Great food menu as well!
PJ Ryan's
292 Barrow StreetCozy bar setting to meet Jersey City locals
Hip and grunge local bar. Always affordable and fun place to hang!
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Lucky 7 Tavern
322 2nd StHip and grunge local bar. Always affordable and fun place to hang!
Sightseeing
Incredible view along the waterfront to enjoy a view of downtown NYC
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Morris Canal Park
158 Washington StIncredible view along the waterfront to enjoy a view of downtown NYC
Great waterfront and park amenities beyond the terminal for the whole family to enjoy!
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Hoboken Bus Terminal station
Great waterfront and park amenities beyond the terminal for the whole family to enjoy!
Access to NYC is just a 10 minute train ride away!
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Grove Street Path Trains station
Access to NYC is just a 10 minute train ride away!
Shopping
Wonderful boutique clothing for ladies with a great selection of seasonal colors and styles as well as accessories
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Tias
277 Grove StWonderful boutique clothing for ladies with a great selection of seasonal colors and styles as well as accessories
Nearby mall with movie theatre and stores such as H&M, Express, Kohl's, Macy's, JC Penny's, Aldo, Michael Kors, etc. See full list of shops here: http://www.simon.com/mall/newport-centre/stores
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Newport Centar
30 Mall Dr WNearby mall with movie theatre and stores such as H&M, Express, Kohl's, Macy's, JC Penny's, Aldo, Michael Kors, etc. See full list of shops here: http://www.simon.com/mall/newport-centre/stores
20-25 minute walk or 5 minute drive to Target for all of your essentials
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Target
139 Flatbush Ave20-25 minute walk or 5 minute drive to Target for all of your essentials
WORD
29 Newark AveEclectic selection of books and fun for the whole family