Great food near Newark Liberty Airport?

[primebeefisgood]

I have read every post and haven't come up with a solid pick for one night's lay-over. Any help would be appreciated. Would especially enjoy great ethnic--Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese; but, anything really good will do. Thanks in advance! P.S. Money is not a major obstacle, quality is.

[sunsetterdottie]

If you are in the Newark area, Portaguese is the way to go. Don Pepe, Iberia...........anyone else have ideas?

[big1515]

sunsetterdottie:
Your right ..Any thing off Ferry St. is a good bet.. good food,fair prices safe and excelent service ..They seem to what your patronage ..Why can't other places learn from there proactive way .

[fourunder]

If you are willing to travel up the New Jersey Turnpike to 20 minutes or so, there is an excellent little gem for Chinese. View pictures at Jason Perlow's : www.offthebroiler.com. New Jersey.

Petite Soo Chow
607 Gorge Road
Cliffside Park, NJ
201.313.1666

http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/20...

Also, if you travel to Jersey City on Newark Avenue, you will find a concentration of Thai and Vietnamese restaurants.......BYOB mostly. I believe OTB has references as well.

[jfood]

Right down route 1 in Elizabeth is a little bit of heaven from the past, Spritos. Jfood grew up with the place and yearns to return. Read some of the reviews on this site.

http://dinesite.com/info/rstrnt-10438...

[jsfein]

I like Front St. Smokehouse in Elizabeth (short 10 minute drive from the airport) for bbq when I'm in that area.

[lovefoodnj]

if forgot about FernandezII steak house.. amazing steak on a tile.. portuguese menu...also some brazilian bbq.... excellent stop for a 1 night layover..high quality steaks if you like that . they come to the table to finish cooking the tile... which is hot from an oven.. and with a little melted butter.. you cant eat enough.. i prefer the cheaper fattier cuts.. more flavor.

[Spiritchaser]

All depends on how far you want to go. David Drake is a 15-20 minute ride on route 1 and it's one of the best in NJ. You have a great Portugese area in downtown Newark. I have a great BYO French restaurant in Kenilworth easily reached from Newark airport.

[lovefoodnj]

try 27 Mix on halsey street.. upscale very nice.. havnt been in a while but the food is always fresh and the drinks are good... For ethinic I like Brazilia Grill on Monroe Street.. great brazilian bbq

[primebeefisgood]

Thanks for the reply. What is the name of the French Restaurant? Also, Casa Vasca came up more often than any other in my research. Do you recommend it?

[Spiritchaser]

Le Rendezvous on Kenilworth Blvd. Very small, can be very casual if you wish.

I have not eaten at Casa Vasca although I know people at work have mentioned it and always in good terms.

[RGR]

Le Rendez-vous is the French bistro in Kenilworth. Small, charming, and very good food.

http://www.lerendez-vousnj.com

And, yes, Casa Vasca is highly recommended.

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