Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Kearny

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1. Adega Grill

4.8

Exceptional(1189)

££££Price: Expensive

• Portuguese • Newark

Booked 20 times today

Adega Grill is a hot spot because of its unique ambiance and top-notch food. The old-world charm and intimate setting make it a go-to place for special occasions. The food is consistently praised for being delicious, with generous portions and a varied menu. The service is also highly rated. As one reviewer said, 'the service was outstanding, food was exceptional, really enjoyed it.' Overall, Adega Grill is a place where you can enjoy great food, good company, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

2. Fornos of Spain

4.8

Exceptional(1915)

££££Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Newark

Booked 14 times today

Welcome to Fornos of Spain Restaurant located on the Iron Bound in Newark, NJ. Fornos of Spain has been bestowed numerous awards and proclaimed by various national magazines as a "must" when dining out in New Jersey. Our award winning Spanish cuisine is prepared with the freshest seafood of Spain. Our extensive wine cellars offer over 450 aged and vintage wines and has the rarest collections of Spanish wines in the United States.

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3. NICO Kitchen + Bar

4.1

Excellent(1886)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Newark

Booked 15 times today

Unwind from the grind at NICO, Newark's most relaxing space. Savor our American menu and the best fries you've ever had. NICO is the perfect place to meet up with friends after work, enjoy a pre-show meal before your NJPAC performance.. Our award-winning team is always here to bring you good times, great music, and delicious vibes.

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4. STK - NYC - Meatpacking

4.2

Awesome(4049)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Meatpacking District

Booked 68 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

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5. Carmine's - 44th Street - NYC

4.6

Exceptional(30219)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Theater District

Booked 440 times today

Carmine's is a family style restaurant offering exceptional value to its guests through the many dishes of Southern Italian cuisine. Restaurateur Artie Cutler crafted Carmine's with a singular vision; bringing his guests abundant portions and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast.Platters of made to order pasta, decadent seafood or meat entrees, and of course homemade desserts are all staples at Carmine's, meant for sharing among friends and family. When great food and wine are supported by friendly and knowledgeable service, the results are magic - we want every day to feel like a Sunday afternoon at Grandma's!We are open for Indoor & Outdoor Dining, Pick-up, Delivery, Catering and Private Parties.Your safety is our priority. As of 3/7/22, NYC no longer requires proof of vaccination to dine indoors. Indoor & Outdoor dining are available.

6. BONDST

4.8

Exceptional(3230)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • NoHo

Booked 124 times today

BONDST, located in NoHo, is a trendy downtown restaurant with a warm minimalist interior design. The cuisine is new Japanese with European and Asian influences. BONDST is Citysearch's 2007 and 2008 audience award winner for Best Sushi in NYC, as well as the 2008 audience award winner for Best Martini in NYC.

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7. Papillon Bistro and Bar

4.0

Excellent(1131)

££££Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Midtown East

Booked 3 times today

Papillon is a stunning classic French Bistro featuring an elegant rustic decor that brings you back through time to a provincial town in France. The exquisite decor is the perfect setting for Papillon's culinary delights. Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, just steps from Central Park, Museum of Modern Art & the famous 5th Avenue shops, Papillon offers a fun environment where our guests feel like family. Our deceivingly large space offers dining experiences to match your every mood, whether you’re enjoying a craft cocktail on our sidewalk café, mingling with colleagues in one of our private rooms, or delighting in dinner and a show at our Opera Night on Saturdays. Get to know our killer staff, and enjoy a sense of community with a little something for everyone. At Papillon Bistro & Bar, every night is made better with just a touch of sophisticated debauchery!

8. Casa Mono

4.7

Exceptional(2875)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Union Square

Booked 50 times today

Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***

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9. Empire Rooftop @ Empire Hotel

4.5

Awesome(965)

££££Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Lincoln Square

Booked 25 times today

The Empire Rooftop is located on the top floor of the iconic Empire Hotel and overlooks the Lincoln Center complex. With over 8000 square feet of interior and exterior space, The Empire Rooftop has a seasonal open-air East Terrace, a West Terrace with a retractable roof cover, an Interior Main Lounge, and a seasonal Sun Deck. Enjoy our Signature Empire Sunset Cocktail, a light bite from our appetizer menu, and take a photo in front of the iconic neon sign to complete your experience. Guests of all ages (accompanied by a Parent) are welcome on the roof until 8PM, when those under 21 must vacate.Visit our website at www.theempirerooftop.com for more information.

10. Nobu Fifty Seven

4.7

Exceptional(6243)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Midtown West

Booked 172 times today

As the first uptown New York location for legendary chef Nobu Matsuhisa, we opened with much anticipation in the summer of 2005.Nobu's co-owners are his longtime partners: renowned restaurateur Drew Nieporent, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, and Hollywood film producer Meir Teper. The restaurant showcases Nobu's signature new style Japanese cuisine with classic dishes such as Tiradito Nobu Style and Black Cod Miso. The restaurant received three stars from the New York Times.

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Elizabeth
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service is top-notch and attentive, love the cocktails and solid menu. Perfect pairing with a concert at NYPAC! Makes the evening! Thanks so much!
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NICO Kitchen + BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Newark
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4.1
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WillVIP
New York City •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great experience! Food was good and the service was good. The hostess seemed a bit overwhelmed by the traffic of people arriving but the manager did a good job seating people.
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Adega GrillPrice: Expensive• Portuguese• Newark
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4.8
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Basia
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Every dish and cocktail was incredible! They had amazing vegan options - the sun dried tomato roll was 10/10
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BONDSTPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• NoHo
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4.8
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JOSEPH
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Always fantastic ! From the attentive service to the delcious food in generous portion’s AAA every time
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Fornos of SpainPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Newark
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4.8
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Princess
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I was able to snag a reservation for Galentines day for a group of 6 girlfriends and we had the most amazing experience the waiters made us feel so cared for especially with one of us being pregnant all of our request were ment and drinks or mocktails were so yummy. The food was a solid 10 we were able to share everything and equally leave stuffed. I would definitely come again and recommend to everyone. Music, location, service, and food was everything we wanted and more!
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STK - NYC - MeatpackingPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Meatpacking District
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4.2

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