Suggestions for places to check out/ eat near Prudential centre?

Submitted by JimmyTide08 t3_ycx911 in Newark

Hi all,

Will be visiting your city soon for the Devils game (don’t worry - I’ll be cheering them on!).

We are all from out of town. 5 of us from Vancouver, Canada and 1 from London, UK. Needless to say - we know next To nothing about Newark.

Any recommendations of spots around Prudential? 2 of us are vegetarian if that matters. The other 4 are definitely not. Aside from food - any can’t miss places to see?

Looking forward to visiting from the pictures it looks like a beautiful city!

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eriks326 t1_itq5h57 wrote

A visit to Newark isn’t complete without grabbing some excellent Spanish/Portuguese food in the Ironbound area, highly recommend that although it may not be the best fit for your Vegetarian guests.

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JimmyTide08 OP t1_its21ag wrote

I’m sure we can figure it out! I’ll pass that along

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benavidesb1 t1_itq3nv8 wrote

The Ironbound neighborhood. My fav restaurants are Casa D Paco, Mompou, and Burke’s Tavern.

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LaiKinSBC t1_itqebnn wrote

Newark art museum, newark public library next door, Halsey st has great food options up and down. These are all in the same area/right next to each other. And the cathedral basilica of the sacred heart is lovely, but probably not worth the short trek out with limited time.

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JimmyTide08 OP t1_its1z31 wrote

Sounds good. We are staying in Manhattan so I don’t think a day trip in Newark is too out of the way. Sounds like there’s a lot of great spots around

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FancyTomorrow5 t1_itp12x6 wrote

The Green Chickpea on Halsey St has a great vegetarian menu?

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LateNightNewYork t1_itpn82q wrote

Urban Vegan is a restaurant near the arena that will have options for your friends.

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dilfcallahan t1_itpwcwm wrote

seconding this. urban vegan is awesome, and if anyone in your party doesn't feel like trying anything meatless, the same owner has a restaurant called cornbread two doors down. for sure some of my favorite fried chicken i've ever had (in new jersey at least)!

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NewNewark t1_itqv9f5 wrote

Didnt realize they were the same restaurant...wish it was combined

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dilfcallahan t1_itqvsfl wrote

yeah there is unfortunately an ihop wedged in between them 😭

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NewNewark t1_itrn8ga wrote

Hey I like ihop

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dilfcallahan t1_itrteqv wrote

you got me, i definitely went there more than once just to try everything on the minions movie menu from a few months ago 😂

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toenailchewing t1_itsesz5 wrote

Burke’s Restaurant Lafayette st 3 blocks from the Rock

Seabras Marisquera Corner of Ferry and Adams Seafood is only vegetarian option though

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thebruns t1_itq68dg wrote

Ellie's Bistro, Chateau of Spain, and Burke's Tavern are all an easy walk from Prudential and have options for vegetarians.

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Matriarch37 t1_itq6mm4 wrote

If you’re looking for A relaxing cozy Soulfood spot Commerce Street Madre & Son Soulfood Cafe food is absolutely delicious

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PoetryPale1893 t1_itsrj1s wrote

Bar Vanquish Oyster Bar & Lounge. 218B Market Street

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jojointheflesh t1_itpyzjy wrote

Tops Diner is probs my favorite diner in the states and would absolutely have options for everyone - especially those of you not even remotely interested in an all-veggie menu

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Especiallymoist t1_itq7pr3 wrote

Is the DJ still there everyday? The last 3 times we went, the music was so loud our table was shaking and we couldn’t hear anything lol

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Especiallymoist t1_itqj8hl wrote

Yeah its kind of annoying. They’re trying to go for the club vibes after the remodel. Foods still awesome tho

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jojointheflesh t1_itrgn5q wrote

Lool to be fair I haven’t been there in years so I didn’t know this but good to know - guess I’ll save it for a brunch venture

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