Great place in a really nice location. Went there in December and the staff were nice and helpful to our large party. Tried the bean pie and would honestly recommend it to others. Only disappointment was that I heard they had an amazing coconut pound cake and it was all gone haha. read more

The Oxtail Burger is amazing. The fries are so good. I had the Spicy Lemonade and it was so delicious. The place is very small. So if you go when it crowded expect at least "20 minutes wait." It will be worth it! read more

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The food at The Yard - Newark was great. Got the oxtail burger was delicious. The beef hot dog was good but I couldv'e done without the onions and pickle. Ordered through Uber eats and it was ready exactly when it said. They have seating indoor and outdoors. Sill def be back! read more

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The food was terrific. We tried the shrimp sandwich, the oxtail and the lamb. While all were good, the oxtail burger was by far the best of the bunch. Much better than a five guys burger. It was so good we bought an extra one just because. The fries were fresh cut and delicious. The sauces were terrific and the ranch dressing was nice and thick. The only negative might be the price and as someone mentioned previously the plastic silverware. They used small glasses of water but they refilled them frequently. Overall, it was worth going out of our way to try it. The ambiance is fair. There are a lot people in the park just hanging out. read more

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The food is delicious, and the customer service is excellent. I think it's time for a visit soon; the wings are delicious.

I had this restaurant on my list for my trip to New Jersey. The good vibes exude as you walk in. The customer service is excellent. I ordered the shrimp burger with fries and the walla chicken burger with sweet potato tots. Both burgers were delicious. This was my first time trying a shrimp burger. All the ingredients were fresh. The shrimp patty was juicy and perfectly cooked. The burger is made with masala sauce. I ordered it on the side. The sauce is delicious. Definitely have one on the side if your burger doesn't come with it. I enjoyed dipping the fries and tots in it. The chicken burger was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The patty was infused with cilantro chutney and came with caramelized onions. The fries and tots were good. They both had a slight crisp to them. I will stop by again when I am in town. read more

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Amazing place. We had 5 different entrees and every one of them was fabulous. After eating grilled pound cake I don't think I'll have it any other way again. The service was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend it read more

My family and I are from PA and they recommend so many good foods to try! The service was impeccable and amazing! They have this jamaican drink, Ting, definitely give it a try!!! My family loved everything we got! Our server was Thadis! Amazing guy! 100/10!!! read more

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Thought it'd end up being an ordinary burger that was overpriced but it's really good. It's not an everyday craving for me but when I do have it really good. Service was great, I've had been in person and have gotten it as pickup and staff has always been kind. Ambiance is nice too and has the vibe and feel that's in the middle of casual and fancy. read more

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Being a burger lover, I saw a web link for "best burger joints in Newark" and I started clicking through the slideshow... I was about to lose my mind if "The Yard" was not at or near the top... but then there it was, sitting proudly at #1, which is exactly where it belongs. Located in Military Park, the owner puts his heart and soul into his food. His staff are all well-trained, attentive and courteous. But most importantly, his burgers are "next level". The Oxtail burger... he grinds prime cuts of beef and combines it with braised oxtail meat. He then serves it on a brioche bun with grilled onions, a pickle and his signature Walla sauce (think... Soul Food - Indian Fusion)... pure perfection. The Shrimp Burger... you might expect to see a tiny serving of shrimp encased in a cocoon of thick batter. Instead, what you get is a large patty of ground shrimp, grilled/crisped to perfection, also served on a Brioche bun. The Lamb Burger is another favorite. If you're not familiar with Newark, it may require a bit of planning. There is a large parking lot under Military Park. There's also a parking lot under the Whole Foods (across the street). Buy a pack of gum at Whole Foods to get your parking ticket validated for nearly free parking. Or you can take the light rail from Newark Penn Station. If you're a burger lover, then you owe it to yourself to seek out and try this hidden gem. Ask for the owner, Kai, and tell him that "Big Mike" sent you. read more

Tried The Yard in Newark and had the oxtail burger with fries--absolutely amazing! The burger was juicy, flavorful, and so unique, while the fries were crispy and fresh. Great vibes, good music, and definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in the area. The service was also amazing everyone was super friendly read more

The chicken burger with walla sauce is excellent. Love the food, the service and the vibe at The Yard!! It's a great experience.

Really great food, and the service was amazing. I felt like family. I really enjoyed the zanzi fries!

The food was really good. The Oxtail burger was so much better than an average burger. The fish burger had great flavor. The restaurant is small, but service was great. read more

First off, everyone was so friendly and accommodating. I felt like everyone was family there! We had hit some traffic and had only about an hour before we had to get over to NJPAC. Having read the great reviews ahead of time, we were not disappointed in the food, in fact we were extremely pleased! My friend had the Walla Lamb combo and raved about it. I had the Walla chicken and everything about it was delicious.... from the spices to the brioche bun! The other two in our party had the fish and the fried chicken burgers and really enjoyed them. Lots of interesting sauces on the sides, too. The fries were perfectly done... we finished everything!! The service was superb and we were out on time. We will go back!! read more

The Yard is definitely worth the hype. Unique spot to get flavorful food. The environment has fun, friendly, and attentive staff. Worth the trip! After work, I went on a solo date to The Yard. It was recommended by my brother, who lives in Texas and had seen the restaurant on YouTube. I watched it too and was curious about the taste matching up with JL Jupiter's video. It did! Once I came into The Yard, I was immediately greeted and seated. For my beverage, I went with the Jamaican Kola Champagne (iykyk). I decided to try the delicious and tasty oxtail burger. I went with medium well, but I should've gotten well done, but it was still very good. I also had the sweet tots, which I was dipping it into the masala sauce... yummy! The entire meal was great! Next time, I'm trying out their shrimp burger! read more

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We went to The Yard prior to our concert at NJpac, super close! It was a very nice surprise. I had the oxtail burger and fries, alot of food and very good. I split it with my husband and still left full. he had the chicken wings, he enjoyed them but thought they were very small. We finished our meal with their grilled banana pound cake - a must it was delious. Obviously a local favorite for a good reason, the staff was attentive and very friendly. We really enjoyed our time there. read more

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What an amazing experience! My daughter found this location because of the proximity and the menu! My daughter is a vegetarian and loves soul food but not every one is able to do a great soul food vegetarian meal. The offerings were fantastic. I got the KNUCK IF YOU CLUCK Which is a fried and honey drizzled chicken breast, served atop a sweet golden brown waffle. The chicken was juicy an fried just right and was mouthwatering with the honey. The chicken was infused with spices that bought out the flavor of the chicken. My daughter ordered the CHASING INFINITY Beyond product infused with house spices, served with home fries and vegan eggs. We also ordered the CHALLAH @ ME FRENCH TOAST and shared it. Hand braided challah bread, stuffed with a lemon mascarpone, and topped with grilled peaches. Served with 2 eggs. This dish was very sweet so I'm glad we got it after our initial meals. It was like a brunch dessert. The grilled peaches was a nice touch coons usually sauté peaches so to have them grilled was a nice touch and taste with a bit of a different texture. The live Jazz was icing on the cake! It was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. read more

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So I went to the Yard in Newark and had the oxtail sandwich, It was tender but missing the flavor profile I have come to expect from oxtails. Also its a mix of oxtails and other premium cuts of meat. Very misleading wording. The wings were OK. But I wouldnt run back for that sandwich. read more

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Placeholder for the "sauciest" review coming soon... For now, just know that I was served off the brunch menu and had THEE single most delicious salmon cakes that I've ever eaten in my 40 years of life! I just happened to find this place on a whim only because Tops Diner had my mate and I down for a wait time of 60-90 minutes. But, boy, am I glad that we ditched that plan and found this gem --thanks to the Yelp search bar. A+ for the effort and execution by Chef Kai and staff, and I will surely be back. :-) read more

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A great burger, with great service, and awesome hospitality! I was able to visit The Yard, located in Military Park and boy I was happy I did! I came in and was greeted pleasantly by their staff and had a seat in the decently sized, but cozy inside! The decided to get what I was eyeing here, the Oxtail Burger! When I got the Oxtail Burger, it was worth the visit, this burger was delish! You taste the that combination of beef and oxtail meat in the burger and it was perfect for me! They also put their Masala Sauce on it, which complemented the overall flavor very well. I also got it with a side of Sweet Tots, which were crispy and yummy as well! I definitely want to come back for their other offerings and visit for brunch. The staff was incredibly nice and I can tell the owner takes pride in having good service and delicious food here. And when it is a nice day, take a seat outside and enjoy the day at the small park! read more

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Selection of food and taste was amazing. Selection of beer is great. Love their tuna ahi chips

I ordered the Seoul Sista fried rice with jerk chicken and the Zanzi fries with fried chicken. The food was delicious as always. Order was ready on time and service was on point. I'll be back soon. read more

A couple months ago I was delayed in Newark while in the area for business. Suddenly with a gap of time available before my next obligation I needed something to do. Sometimes the best way to pass time is to grab some grub. So I opened Yelp and came across The Yard and said "lunch it is" and decided to give them a try. If you are unfamiliar with the area, they are located in a park. Cute little spot, I imagine it would be really great to chill on a nice day. Mid-afternoon in April, only one other patron inside as we approached. I first thought they were closed or about to close. The chairs on top of the tables and the huge ladder across the floor gave me that impression. Happy to say they were very much open. The lovely lady @ the counter, handling the front end, orders and phones welcomed us in. (I feel bad I don't remember her name, it will come back to me later... she was GRRREAT!). She explained they were a little short staffed but happy to have us. As the young lady explained the options I was concerned that several things on the menu were sold out (it was still pretty early) but we were able to find a couple of options to try. The Shrimp Burger Combo and The Walla Chopped Thigh Sandwich Combo with a Natalie's Strawberry Lemonade for me (both w/ sweet potato tots). Learning that we were from NY and new to The Yard, we were given a few sauces to try with our food. I had The Walla Chopped Thigh Sandwich Combo: Grilled and chopped jerk chicken thighs served on roti/paratha. It was extremely tasty, well seasoned and juicy. However small, I would have preferred more to my sandwich and less of the tots. Albeit really good, had it not been for the great service I would say a little pricey for what we had. My bestie had The shrimp burger also well seasoned IMO. She enjoyed it but admitted the texture was not what she pictured and not ideal for her after all (a little too soft she said). The sweet potato tots were a nice surprise and enjoyed by both. I was very pleased and impressed that a random Yelp search landed me here. Happy to support a black/brown owned biz in Newark. So much so I attempted order some pound cake to-go.... but it was Sold Out. Just A Note: The Yard and Burger Walla (The Walla) are the same owners. The young lady called Burger Walla to see if they had pound cake available. She suggested if I happened to swing by to make sure they grill it for me. read more

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Really cute restaurant right in the nice park by the performing arts center. I came here on a beautiful day before a show. The line to order was a bit long and took awhile but the food was made very quickly. The staff are all so friendly and are quick to get you extra sauce (at no extra cost!) Or anything you need. They have tables and chairs outside too. When we were there, there was a huge party, looks they brought some of their own food and drinks as well and were blasting music. Though I liked the music so wasn't bothered. I got the oxtail burger. I really enjoyed it. It was a bit messy with sauce oozing out. But the Masala sauce they put on it is really good. The pickles add a nice crunch. I wish it was a bit bigger than 6oz. I like half pound burgers. $15 for the burger or $18 if you want fries. I got the hand cut fries and they were also very good. I dipped them in walla sauce which is their house sauce and it tasted like honey mustard. Which i like. I will definitely come back if I'm in the area. Great prices, great location and quick to serve you the food! read more

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One star off for the service The food was excellent! Delicious melding of flavors, sauces were delectable, ordered lots of different things, just to gauge if I would come back. The answer is definitely YES, based on the food. The Zanzi fries with the added Jerk Chicken-Lawd Hammercy! Oxtail burger was succulent, the sweet potato tots were so perfectly cooked, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, absolutely loved loved loved the shrimp burger, had such good crunch elements from the greens, but it was a tad salty, and this is where I had trouble with the service. Granted, I could see that the take out orders were busy, and they had two servers. Dining room wasn't that busy though. They only serve you a drink, but I had trouble with someone refilling the glass, no one walked around to see if you needed anything else. I asked for water several times and she never got back to me. So finally when I went to pay the bill she acted exasperated that I asked for water! Like, I'm not bothering you, you're just not doing your job! Lol she was pleasant nonetheless, but kept getting things wrong (not my fault, SHE messed up the orders!) I was VERY patient, considering..... Words of advice: Have your servers make sure they are serving enough water lol, it's essential But let me not scare people off! This is a great restaurant I love the owner, he is ABOUT his business, his Brand, much respect Restaurant is clean and nicely decorated, very Afrocentric, I would definitely recommend and return read more

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Great local business with delicious food. The have live jazz music during brunch time which elevates the experience. Very friendly service too read more

Chill vibe in the middle of a small park. Restaurant was smaller than I thought but that didn't take away from it. Food and service were good. Had the wings with the "Walla" sauce. Don't know what walla is but took a chance. I recommend. read more

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Loved the kimchi jerk chicken fried rice! Amazing! Great little spot with amazing flavor! read more

The Yard - Newark - Kimchi Fried Rice with Jerk Chicken - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

"Had two hot dogs with caramelized onions and that amazing walla sauce, I'd buy stock in these dogs if I could. Those burger price scare me tho." --- I wrote that 3 months ago and never finished the review. I have visited this place a number of times since and like to add how dope the staff is. They continue to check on you and ask if everything is alright, the music inside is great too I almost choked laughing so hard on childish Gambino track they had playing. I go for lunch so I'm not willing to spend that kind of cash on a burger but I'm sure they are tasty. Enjoy! read more

The Yard - Newark - The Walla Beef Hot Dog - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This place was amazing. The food was great and the staff was so friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Nice place for a quick bite to eat. Although there is indoor/outdoor seating yet I feel it's more a takeout spot. Almost like a fast food place. The service was friendly and attentive as well as helpful. The sandwich and tots were good. The sauce really enhanced the tots. read more

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We had a wonderful time! Tasty dishes and fast service. Only reason it's not five stars is the noise level--quite loud during peak hours.

What a find!!!! So happy with the service and the food! We had the oxtail burger and the chicken burger. Regular fries and sweet tater tots with cinnamon sugar. Amazing!! read more

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fun, upbeat vibe with a delicious, inventive menu. I always swing by with out of town guests and they always rave. servers are great. good options for people with food allergies. only complaint is plastic forks but bamboo cuts into already tight margins. read more

Food was delicious great place to have a burger. Can't wait to come back me and my family had a ball. customer service was great too.

Excellent food excellent service and staff. The parking is not too good except on Sundays My nephew, Craig Clark recommend this place and it was very good. If you can please get here and order the shrimp hamburger. Also try out the new goat burger too. 55 Park Place, Newark NJ 0 Bob SkateDoctor Davis excellent service, and excellent food. We had breakfast for six hours and they completed the service and the food was delicious. We are eggs, pancakes, beef, sausage, beef, beef, bacon, and fish cakes again I highly recommend this please. read more

The Yard - Newark - Me Please - American Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

Loved this place is intimate not so much for children but they made it work for us.. love an independent business the service here was wonderful the chef came out to ask us which fruit we would preferred and gave us double the flavor... the grits were creamy and cheesy .. the chicken was perfectly fried and juicy with the right amount of batter... the waffles were light and fluffy.. the salmon cakes with their house made sauces were a party in my mouth.. French toast was amazing especially with the grilled peaches .. the dessert omg the dessert was the perfect slice of heaven the best most moist and buttery piece of pound cake I have ever had simple not overly sweet perfectly balanced and toasted piece of cake I have tasted ... so good we got a slice to go to share .. loved this place would love to go in the summer to enjoy the outdoor dining read more

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- Black owned! - located inside the park if you get lost - no alcohol - great rnb/rap/Caribbean soundtrack - oxtail is superb - shrimp burger tastes shrimpy - I liked the seasoned fries - sweet potato tots were alright - friendly service read more

I have never been but people I know say the food is good. They always have people in it