3 Best American Restaurants in Newark, NJ

“NICO Kitchen + Bar offers a special set menu at a good price, made to quickly serve guests attending events at NJPAC. The service is smooth and timely, so everyone gets their meal without delay. The head chef Andrew Watterson trained at the Culinary Institute of America and gained hands-on experience working in many kitchens. Their award-winning team is always ready to give you a great time, with good music, tasty food, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. NICO Kitchen + Bar is great for special events, with private rooms that can host groups from 20 to 200 people. The restaurant is kid-friendly and offers free parking. They also serve great cocktails and vegan dishes. NICO Kitchen + Bar accepts AMEX, Discover, Mastercard and Visa for payments.”

“Central Restaurant is a family-run diner that serves classic American comfort food like club sandwiches, pork chops, and meatloaf. This is a cozy, old-school spot known for its homestyle cooking and friendly service. The chefs use a special secret ingredient to make the food taste extra good. One of the top recommended dishes is Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, and Grits. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They offer take-out, delivery, and have wheelchair access. You can also order your favorite dishes from home. They also serve vegetarian dishes. Their Central Special is served with bacon, sausage and ham.”

“The Yard serves delicious comfort food with flavors from the African diaspora including the American South, the Caribbean, and Coastal Africa. The restaurant is located in Military Park. This is a warm, welcoming place for people to come together, share ideas, and celebrate culture. The Yard brings people together through food, music, and culture, all made with love. High chairs are available for kids. The Oxtail Combo features 5 oz patty made from tender, slow-cooked oxtail and premium beef, grilled just right. It’s topped with gruyère cheese, tomato, dill pickles, and crispy shallots, finished with a Masala Sauce glaze, and served on a toasted brioche bun. Online orders and takeout are also available.”