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    3.9 (77 reviews)

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    Bryn W.

    Nice service!! Strong drinks:) loving the ambiance, I think this is the nicest restaurant in the airport.

    Grilled chicken sandwich
    Natasha H.

    I've eaten here before and had the steak, which was great, but this time got a grilled chicken sandwich. I was seated quickly and taken care of very efficiently. My sandwich and salad were delicious. It's so nice to have a nice healthy option inside the EWR airport. Definitely a regular stop for me while waiting for my flight!

    Bryan M.

    The layout is fine for airport dining. Generally a nice place the service is fair. The food menu is very limited and for breakfast I had a breakfast burrito. It was very large but just ok. It's an airport dining spot so expectations are typical.

    Salmon, forbidden rice and bok choy - delicious!
    Vivian H.

    I thought I would never say this but wow United flight area in Terminal A was a great experience for me. I do a decent amount of flying for work and I've seen some good airports and some that could use work and will say that this part of Terminal A in Newark was up to par. I had an evening flight back home and was looking for dinner before my flight and found this beautiful restaurant to dine at. They have a circular bar, which gives this place a very spacious feel and overall Terminal A around here felts spacious and not cramped. I sat at the bar and plenty of outlets to charge up your electronics. Service was prompt and efficient. I ordered a draft beer, which was nice and fresh. I had the salmon, forbidden rice and bok choy for dinner and this was an excellent dish. I love forbidden rice and they cooked this perfectly. Meal was great and several of the other bar diners were friendly and we all chatted a bit. I'll definitely come back here again. Thanks for making my flying experience comfortable and enjoyable!

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    Maulik M.

    A gem in terminal A by gate 20-24. I've been coming to Newark airport for a long time. Kitchen step is hands down the best breakfast I have had. Even better than Classified. I really like the atmosphere and open area. Plants on the tables, lots of space, and a pillar decorated like garden. I also loved the food. My avocado toast was amazing. A thick slice of thick-crusted breakd topped with avocado and crushed red pepper flakes. Highly recommended. Finally, Ana was an excellent server. She really made it an outstanding experience.

    Departed souls brewing KS crush tangerine
    Kayo N.

    Stopped by their counter last night for a beer while waiting for a flight to board nearby. Newark airport has recently gotten a facelift and this restaurant/bar is one of the new additions. I enjoyed a nice draft tangerine IPA from Departed Souls Brewing of Jersey City. I wasn't familiar with the brewery but happy to try out something unfamiliar. Service was friendly. I'd definitely stop by again.

    Stephanie D.

    While waiting around for my flight, the atmosphere of this restaurant immediately drew me in. It's a gorgeous aesthetic that reminded me of a higher caliber restaurant with the greenery and the twinkling tree in the middle of the space. Terminal A has definitely stepped up their game! Aside from the great atmosphere, the food was disappointingly mediocre. For this reason and considering the price point, I wouldn't return. Service was super great and while we had time to kill, our server was extremely attentive. I noticed other tables turning over fast too so I wouldn't worry about the experience taking too long. Food: I ordered the Oven roasted chicken breast with polenta, wild mushroom jus, and chive oil, which sounded mouthwatering on paper. The polenta was underwhelmingly flavorless despit the drizzle of chive oil and mushroom ju sauce on top. The chicken breast was cooked nicely, but also lacked flavor. The mushrooms made up for some of this. The broccolini seemed to be a quick blanch and was a pretty small serving of veg. The Grilled chicken sandwich was pretty good and the fries were yummy. Overall, my dish left something to the imagination and almost seemed like a rush job. Presentation with the oil was a bit sloppy too. Drink: I enjoyed a glass of a Sauvignon Blanc my waitress recommended.

    Emily T.

    Good fresh food in the air port is rare. The steak was cooked to perfection and the grilled asparagus was tender. The mushroom sauce was amazing. Our server was a sweetheart and took great care of me even though I sat there a while waiting for my plane. The restaurant was busy and lively.

    Grilled chicken sandwich + side salad Herb marinated grilled chicken + tomato + arugula + burrata + pesto
    Craig G.

    Every time I fly out west, I hope my trek starts from Terminal A. Cleanliness and flow aside, it's mostly for the food. I haven't been out to Kitchen Step's flagship in Jersey City but their menu called to me while waiting on a flight to Phoenix on a Sunday afternoon. Being in an airport, the menu is limited...and at least a few dollars more expensive than you'd find elsewhere. Looking to eat at least modestly healthy: I was sat at a table and ordered a grilled chicken sandwich with side salad and a Departed Souls tangerine IPA. The sandwhich was much better than the typical airport fare: herb marinated chicken breast + tomato + arugula + burrata on a brioche bun with pesto spread. The pesto was bright and herby while the creaminess of the burrata didn't feel too heavy.

    Arcadian greens with salmon
    Kathleen S.

    I stop here whenever I have time in Terminal A. Salads are always very good. I had the Arcadian greens with salmon added. Delicious and service was great!!! Usually pretty quick too

    Failure to launch - no outlets at the bar. Just these plates. For a brand new terminal, disappointing.
    Thea Z.

    Honestly disappointed by the experience. I'll give it a go another time but for now I'm one and done. Service was frustrating, food quality less than average, and set up for an airport just nope. Service: the guy behind the bar could not be bothered. When I asked him for a cocktail list he said there wasn't one, that I could look at what they have and ask for something. I finally flagged him down to order wine and before I could get my order out for the food, he wandered away. He and another guy kept passing off orders to each other , 50% of them getting forgotten. I had to ask for water 3 times. Food: ordered a salad with chicken. Chicken was great! Lettuce was Sandy so not well washed (cmon!), and the banana peppers were mostly the tops which are inedible. I was a sad salad eater. Set up: it's 2023. If you're going to put a brand new eatery in an airport, have outlets. Seriously. Also people kept complaining for lack of service and kept coming up to the bar to try to order and the staff kept getting annoyed instead of addressing the issue. There were tons of staff it seemed, at least 5-6 milling about in the kitchen hanging and talking. Definitely not comparable to the kitchen step in JC or any decent restaurant that's worth a $50 spend for a salad and wine at an airport. Sorry!

    Kale Caesar salad with chicken -- very good!
    Haley S.

    Ambiance-- Great earthy, relaxing ambiance, especially for an airport restaurant. Service-- Lovely wait staff! Both my waiter and the two hostesses provided kind, professional service. Getting seated and served on a Tuesday afternoon was no problem. Food-- My Kale Chicken Caesar salad was delicious. Not just for airport food, but for food in general. This was a good Caesar! The kale was so well marinated/massaged, that it did not taste bitter, not raw, or crunchy, making it easy to eat and digest. I chose to add the chicken, and I'm glad I did. The chicken tasted high quality and was cooked to my liking. It was tender, flavorful, and juicy in the way you want chicken to be. Not at all dry or rubbery or dry (two descriptors I usually associate with airport chicken). If I ever fly via Newark again, I would happily come back here

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    Interesting menu, good drinks, fast service. Smack in the middle of the end of concourse A! Healthy options,

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    Ny'Jae was amazing! She is so attentive and sweet! She made our stop at this place so much more enjoyable!! She's wonderful!

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    So good! Doesn't feel like it's in an airport at all! . Wine list is pretty good but the food...yum!

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    Service was fast and food was really good! I got the burger. Ny'Jae R was an amazing server!

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    Excellent steak and presentation. It was well cooked, the capre sauce was particularly good

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    stopped in here to get a beer before my flight, nice waiter and good service. gonna have to try the food next time

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    So, me and my family came here to eat. The service is nice and the servers are friendly. I just…read morehave a small problem. I placed an order for the Fried Catfish and fries, and when the food was served, I was given Fish and Chips instead. Regardless, I was given my correct order, so no harm was done. The food was delicious, and the raspberry lemonade was a great balance between sweet and tart.

    Not recommended. Sat at the bar, unbelievably slow with only a handful of people in the restaurant…read more Ordered a "new" shrimp platter item on the menu to go. I get the food about 40 mins later and what they bring is the size of a kids meal. A $28 kids meal. I bring it to the attention of the bartender. He agrees the portion is absurdly small and takes it. It takes nearly 20 more mins for someone to ask why the food was there and get a proper order. The manager said they made the wrong order. Yeah, the menu says a "full pound of shrimp", what they originally brought was 6. Total of six peices of small shrimp. $28. Finally with the proper food, I ask for the check. More waiting. Get the check, now more waiting to pay. Due to the constant waiting, by the time I cross the street, the food is cold and soggy. Stayed nearby. It was the closest walkable restaurant. Someone at the same hotel actually told me how bad the restaurant was when he went earlier in the week. It was raining that day and I figured how bad could be? It was THAT bad. Take his and my advice. Dont go.

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