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    The Snug Harbor

    4.1 (17 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Pizza
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Christian W.

    Great neighborhood bar with an amazing local craft selection. Everyone is always friendly and it's a no judgement zone. A fantastic place to have a drink and talk about craft beer and life.

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    3 years ago

    Be careful when a particular bartender is working. Might add onto your tab for a better tip.

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    10 years ago

    Great local bar with local craft beer from NJ. Always a fun conversation and end up playing pool.

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    8 years ago

    Nice dive bar, with a great craft beer selection. Completely unexpected beer selection. Definitely a gem in the middle of Kearny.

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    If you're like me and enjoy good craft beer, 80's/90s sitcom reruns, and hate music, then this is the place for you.

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    Nino's Pizza & Restaurant

    Nino's Pizza & Restaurant

    3.5(153 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    This pizza parlor (does anyone use that term anymore?!) has been going strong for decades…read more To be honest I was always partial to Nino's III in Kearny - much closer to where I used to live and their chicken-and-broccoli slice was a thing of beauty. (I believe Nino's II existed for a quick moment up there in North Arlington but my memory ain't what it used to be.) After driving past (the original) Nino's on the way home from work for the last few months I realized I was overdue for a visit. First thing: from the outside it looks a bit weathered but inside? It's vibrant and lively and eased my initial concerns. (As soon as I walked in at the very first table was a little kid and his abuela. He made it a point to interact with me coming and leaving and that kid made my day... he's getting 5-stars for being awesome!) As for the pizza... it's a respectable "large" - they ain't skimping, which is a nice change of pace. (Hats off to the pizzaiolo because it wasn't a true/normal/expected circle but something closer to a Reuleaux triangle mixed with a squircle.) Geometry aside... the pie tasted good. Nothing flashy or fancy - just a legit (thin) pie. The (steak) fries were a bit bland and boring, I can't lie. And their cavatelli and broccoli was... decent. It would've benefited from a bit more 'pop' (salt, olive oil, garlic, you name it.) I haven't been here in eons and I hope they'll be around for another 40-something-years. Worth mentioning: it's one of the very few pizzerias to have a liquor license. (I'd definitely come back again for the not-so-perfectly-round pizza but would pass on the fries and pasta...)

    This hidden gem in the Harrison Shopping Plaza serves some surprisingly delicious pizzas. We tried…read morea pepperoni slice, a chicken slice, and a plain Sicilian slice. The pepperoni and Sicilian slices were particularly impressive, and I would even say this is the best Sicilian pizza I've ever had. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a tasty pizza experience. However, the restaurant appears to be quite deserted, and it would definitely benefit from more patrons to ensure it receives the attention it deserves.

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    La Fiamma

    La Fiamma

    4.5(214 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    We found this place by accident a few years ago on a work trip and had to come back again. It is an…read more"old school" family recipes, incredible service, fantastic food, and simply an amazing restaurant. My only concern is that they don't see to be busy enough for how good they are! We had 6 of us. Every single thing everyone ordered looked incredible. (I mean, I don't really care for muscles, but I could absolutely see the love cooked into even that dish.) I wish them every success and I'm already looking forward to visiting again next time I'm in the area!

    "Would you like some lemoncello? Orangcello? Anythingvello?"…read more Angelo, one of the owners, is talking to the table next to us, but already I know I've found a second home. "You won't want to cook anymore" he tells us a bit later. He's not wrong. I had the fish special, cod, served puttanesca, with mash potatoes and spinach. He had the rigatoni bolognese. Perfectly cooked pasta. "Everything is homemade," Angelo explained later. Smart and fairly well-priced wine list. We asked why the 2020 Carparzo Brunello di Montalcino was so low priced, and learned the wine has been priced the same since their father closed their Upper East Side location and the kids opened in Newark. "New York food at NJ prices," Angelo explained. "I've never had tiramisu I've liked better", husband told me. "I've never had flan Ive liked better" I told him. (It is coconut flan.) Great service. Wonderful spot. And Bon Jovi has been in twice, most recently he brought his wife. Enough said.

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    La Fiamma - We were coming from a Jets game and looked up good Italian restaurants on Yelp. Everyone mentioned La Fiamma. It's great!

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    Blaze Pizza - Signature carnivore pie (red sauce, pepperoni, meatball, ham, balsamic drizzle)

    Blaze Pizza

    4.1(293 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Newark, NJ - we came here for a quick pre-show bite before a Sunday matinee at NJPAC since it was…read moreclose by, and wow, was I surprised by how good the pizza is for a fast-casual chain! Backed by celebrity investors like LeBron James and Maria Shriver, the concept is an assembly-line approach to customizable artisanal-style pies. Think Chipotle, but make it pizza. Personal sized, thin crust pizza (6 slices) is built right in front of you in an open kitchen, then fired in an oven for 3 minutes. You can finish things off with drizzles of various sauces or a handful of arugula if you fancy extra embellishment. Choose a signature pie or build your own - I love that you can have any toppings for one flat price. For the allergen or diet conscious: gluten-free, cauli, and keto crusts are all available alongside the original and high-rise doughs. We also tried the protein-zza, a California-style chicken & veggie pizza made with cauliflower crust. I was fully prepared to be smug about detecting the alternative crust, but couldn't tell the difference at all. It was generously loaded with toppings, and the roasted garlic really made the taste pop. Fresh, vibrant flavors all around. We went on a Sunday so it wasn't too crowded and service was swift, and the pizzas came out beautifully. For a quick-serve franchise, this place delivered high-performance pies that defied my expectations.

    Don't waste your money at the Broad st one. I'm not really sir what happened but they need to put…read morewhoever they had putting the pies together back on duty. They used to use fresh ingredients and never got it wrong. The last three times I've ordered I was very disappointed. Out of all the toppings I ordered I got cheese and spinach and it tasted old, as if someone didn't pick their order up and the just reheated and resold. It's a shame because this was my go to place. I feel just because we're in Newark doesn't mean you should skimp on quality. And it was only 11:30 am.

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    Blaze Pizza - Pizza here is amazing.  Very affordable $6.99 lunch special and comes with a drink.

    Pizza here is amazing. Very affordable $6.99 lunch special and comes with a drink.

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    Mr Nino's III Family Restaurant & Pizzeria

    Mr Nino's III Family Restaurant & Pizzeria

    3.4(94 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    May 2026 Monthly meeting of the I.P.A. (International Police Association) Newark Region 48…read more This month's meeting brought us to Kearny, NJ at Mr. Nino's III Brick Oven Trattoria. We've been here before so we knew we were in for a great meal, super friendly and welcoming service, and we were not disappointed. Owner, Andraino, made sure our group of 28 members were made to feel at home in his establishment. Kudos also to our server, Dianna, who managed to handle our group with great expertise. The meal was excellent, from the opening appetizers of bruschetta, antipasto, fried calamari, garlic knots, and a highly recommended pizza. This was followed by perfectly prepared Al Dente penne pasta in a creamy, tasty vodka sauce, with fresh garlic bread on the side. The highlight was yet to come with my entree choice of Shrimp Diavolo. The ample serving of shrimp clearly lived up to the dishes name with tender, succulent shrimp, simmered in a fiery, garlicky tomato sauce. This dish had just the right kick and I just had to sop up most of that sauce with the aforementioned bread. Other entrees included Chicken or Shrimp Parm, Chicken Francese, Shrimp Scampi, and Chicken Murphy. All the dishes were ample and reportedly delicious. Of course, assorted desserts and Cappuccino, Espresso, or Coffee finished off a wonderful meal. I should mention Mr. Nino's III Brick Oven Trattoria is a BYOB, and I had no problem finding a parking spot in the lot across the street. Thank you to Andraino and his fantastic staff for making our meeting a memorable event. If you haven't been to Mr. Nino's III, do yourself a favor, stop by and give them a try. 05/05/2026

    Here's a place that was recommended to me by another establishment that I frequent often. I…read morefinally made my way over to give it a shot. Outside looks beautiful. Very welcoming and the inside is equally clean. Everyone inside was great. They were talkative and friendly. We ordered via the phone and everything was ready when we got there. We got the usual Buffalo Chicken pie for the kid, my wife wanted the meat lovers and we got an order of zeppoles. The Buffalo Chicken pie was very "soupy". It was like a volcano of sauce erupted on the pie. It needs to be toned down by 2 notches in my opinion. Then there was no ranch or blue cheese. I've never had a Buffalo pie without swirls on or a side of either. With that said, the chicken was excellent quality. Extremely good and the sauce wasn't overpowering. Just way too much of it. The meat lovers, we ironically encountered the opposite. Very little sauce on it. It was to the point that my wife even asked me if there was any sauce on it at all. Again, ingredients were excellent, just assembled all wrong. The Zeppoles, there was no saving. Look at the picture. Not airy or fluffy at all. Thin, large, and weirdly shaped. The whole dozen were like this. Tough to bite and chew. Completely off of the mark. I loathe giving low scores. I went with 3 stars because the ingredients are great and on point. The technique and how they use the products they have are just off-kilter.

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