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    Unity Chicken Sausage with Sweet Potato Tots
    Mary K.

    Wow - what a hidden gem! We stopped here for a casual dinner before a show at the Prudential Center and were wowed by the food. After minor disappointment due to them being out of the Walla Chicken, we had the Oxtail burger, Unity Chicken Sausage, and cauliflower bites in Sticky Icky sauce. Also - do not sleep on the sweet potato tots! And the sauces - all of them were amazing! Casual ambience, friendly service, tip added for groups of 4 or more, and BYOB!

    Stania C.

    Came here on a Saturday night for an event hosted by short_stay_studios in collaboration with The Yard. The event was called neighborhood watch and we got to enjoy a movie night outside. It was cool because it was a silent cinema experience. While at the event I got to try a few food items from the yard. I got their oxtail burger and a side of fries. I heard the oxtail burger was delicious and I can say that I definitely agree. Then I got their hibiscus lemonade and that was sooooooo good. It definitely hit the spot. I was sad when it was all gone. It made me want to look up a recipe on how to make hibiscus lemonade. It was so good.

    The Oxtail Burger Combo
    Grace Nicole C.

    Got to try this place thanks to a "have you met Newark" food tour! The owner was incredibly kind to all of us, and I got to try their oxtail burger . The burger was delicious!! We truly took the price for me though was the side sauce for the burger and the fries, it seemed like barbecue, but it wasn't as thick, and I had a hint of spice in it. There were around 15 of us on the tour and the restaurant was able to seat all of us with having even a few more tables empty so it is pretty spacious . This is now my go to place for a burger when in Newark . Definitely give them a try!

    Seoul sista fried rice
    Karen K.

    Amazing first experience at the yard. Came here with some coworkers for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem. Staff were super friendly and helpful when placing our orders. Also, they would always come check on us and made sure our drinks were always filled. Superb service! I ordered the seoul sista fried rice. Beautifully plated with a flower in the bowl. The fried rice was made with kimchi that wasn't overly spicy and a large fried egg on top. The Yaya sauce was creamy and paired well with everything. Overall, loved the dish! My coworkers ordered the oxtail sandwich, the walla chicken and the chopped thigh wrap. Everyone loved their dishes and want to come back to try the other dishes. Lastly, we ordered the grilled coconut cake. This is definately a MUST try! First time having a grilled cake and I can say I've been missing out!

    Zanzi Fries
    Brittany R.

    I'm glad I was able to come here to try this place while in Newark because it was one of the highlights of my visit. Inside the space, you can sit comfortably even though it looks small from the outside. The server there was super helpful in telling my friend and me about what to order. I got the Zanzi fries with jerk chicken. Imagine if you got poutine but with jerk chicken...so good! The fries alone are enough for two meals! And it was only $15 before tip. All the elements of the dish were flavorful, and the gravy wasn't super thick, which I loved. If you like cheese, get this. My friend got the fried breast sandwich and raved about it. We did see the pound cake and were determined to order it to-go, but once we were ready, they had sold out. So if you see it, get it. I highly recommend this place

    Sweet Potato Tots
    Rachel P.

    Came here on NYE around 4. Luckily just in time! Due to the holiday and the fact they were slow, they were getting ready to close early. One of the workers immediately greeted us to inform us of the change in hours but offered take out option. We got the oxtail burger and the sweet tots! Both were good! I really liked the large cut pickles in the burger and just the overall flavor was balanced. The tots were crispy! On top of that- it is a black owned business! The vibe was intimate with dimmed lighting, smooth music, and warm energy! Would come back!

    Jamila C.

    If you have never been here before, it can be easy to miss. It's located within Military Park which is great ..nice balance of nature and city vibes. The restaurant itself provides an intimate, cozy setting with extremely personable and attentive staff. I ordered the oxtail burger with sweet potato tater tots. It was delicious, very flavorful. I dipped the tots in one of their special dipping sauces. I can't remember the name of it, but it paired very well. Having oxtails in burger form was a new experience for me, or tater tots made from sweet potatoes, for that matter. I trusted the process and thankfully it worked out. Served on brioche bread, the oxtail burger was tender, properly seasoned, topped with gruyère cheese, tomato, dill pickles, shallots, and Masala sauce. That is for sure a signature dish, and I understand why. We all ordered the Black Cherry soda which was nice to enjoy on a warm day. I don't know what brand it was, but I was ready to ask for another round for the road. I also had an opportunity to taste one of their desserts. It wasn't my order, but after reviewing the menu, it was possibly their banana flavored Georgia pound cake, served warm off the grill. What?! That was the finisher I wasn't expecting. Thankfully, I left some room for dessert by boxing half of my entree to go. That cake is a (good) problem. Please make sure you ask for it, and let me know when you do. Overall, everyone at my table enjoyed their meals which included a Beyond vegetarian burger, fried chicken sandwich, and wings. Also worth noting - the owner wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty, working right alongside his staff. Great example of leadership and made our experience feel more welcoming. After our meal, we stepped outside and walked around the park for a while. I'll definitely be back.

    Desa D.

    A close friend recommend we come here because we were in the area shopping for a Palestinian dress. The service was lovely. The women welcomed us, say us quickly, and was as excited us as for this to be our first time. I ordered the bbq chicken wings and my friend got the ox tail burger. Everything was amazing!!! The food came out hot and fast! The best part was the music was popping and we enjoyed ourselves so much. We will totally be back.

    Oxtail burger and sweet potato tots

    Very friendly staff. Fast service. Food was very good. Ordered oxtail burger with sweet potatoe tots. Comes with 3 dipping sauces. Lavender lemonade. Georgia toasted pound cake. Excellent. Only drawback no place to park. Had to park in lot for $11.00. Will be back.

    Strawberry Lemonade
    Alba M.

    First of all the service was amazing and attentive. You can tell the owner takes pride in making sure everyone is doing well and getting their needs met. I came for the amazing oxtail sandwich and sweet potatoes tater tots. OMG, the brioche bread and juiciness of the meat are to die for. The owner offered us three dipping sauces and all of them were delicious. Go check them out ASAP!

    All beef "Best" hot dog!
    Tammy K. F.

    What a great find! We were staying across the St. at the Robert Treat Hotel and could see The Yard from our window. We had just checked in and were a little hungry. It is a perfect little joint with amazing food! So welcoming as soon as we walked in! I had the BEST hot dog with sautéed onions and mustard. Jeff Daniels had the Chicken sausage sandwich with fresh cut fries and all the toppings! Everything was fresh and delicious! We were given an assortment of sauces to try. I am not an adventurous eater but I tried them all. The Masala sauce was phenomenal. We are going back tomorrow to try the Shrimp burger and the wings! The customer service is beyond compare. Every person made sure we were happy and satisfied! Truly a magnificent experience!

    Kale salad with coco bread crutons
    Dea D.

    First timer at The Yard. The Good: love that it's Black owned in Newark, seating is easy, and gratuity is up to me. Food presentation is nice. The Bad: we're told what's not available right off the bat, servers are hard to spot in their casual attire, and the building signage? Yeah, it needs some work.

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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.

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    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.

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    Came here and tried the shrimp burger. It was a long wait. Once I got the burger, it was ok.

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

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    The food is good the atmosphere good children welcome have a great great place friendly good prices

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    Mmmmmm - this is THE spot! Get on that oxtail burger for sure! Friendly knowledgeable service! Thank you - can't wait to get back there :-)

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    My friend and I had a great time there, good customer service, and delicious burgers.

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    This place is very good. We were treated with great service. The Oxtail burger w/ salad was excellent. Will go again if I'm in town again.

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    Fantastic Food! Small inside, but we were able to get a table right away! Absolutely loved everything on the menu!

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    Ask the Community - The Yard - Newark

    Can you make reservations? Also Is this a sit down place where you get served or a fast causal where you order at the counter and then you can sit and eat if you want?

    We do not currently accept/take reservations, so currently sitting is first come first served (sat). For dining in you are sat by a server or host. For “to-go” you can order at the counter or window but if you do change your mind if seating is… 

    There's a Jill Scott concert at NJPAC on Monday March 27th 2023, and I'd like to come through for dinner before the 8pm show. Will the restaurant be open?

    That’s a Monday, at the moment we do not open on Monday’s

    Is this the same owner of burger wala?

    Yes!

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    How are they actually so good? We had reservations for 5 in a booth. We ordered a branzino, shrimp…read morescampi, a plate of waffles, chips and guac, steak frites, strip steak, and some refreshing iced teas. I had the strip steak and it was done perfectly. I gave away the bananas. The guac was very flavorful - a tad too sour but still very good. The side of broccoli was done perfectly with a bit of flavor and some crunch. The spinach however was maybe the best I've had. Not sure how they made it so good but wasn't simply with garlic. I had a piece of the branzino and thought it was also tasty with a nice fried crunch. The iced tea was perfectly caffeinated but maybe a tad small. It is supposedly unlimited but I didn't take advantage of that. The restrooms were also clean. I just wish they had some lounge chairs in there. Service was fast and diner style. Get what you need and get out of there. No one was rude, but no one was overly friendly. They all did their job and a 20% tip was automatically included. No concerns but thought it would be worth highlighting.

    My favorite diner in NJ. Used to come here before the renovation and now the food is just as good -…read moreif not better! Place is super trendy inside and great service. Plates are HUGE so come hungry. I've never gotten anything i didn't like - from breakfast to sandwiches to dinner. This most recent time i tried the spicy rigatoni with shrimp. The shrimp was perfectly grilled and the pasta was amazing. Might've been one of the best pasta sauces I've had in a while (i know, i was shocked too!). Perfectly al dente pasta with a hint of Calabrian chili and some delicious vodka sauce. Don't sleep on Tops!

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    I'm so glad we finally made it to The Greeks!…read more Parking: Street parking (some with meters and others without) Payment: Cash only. They didn't give us an itemized receipt when we went up to pay but it seemed to just about add up. Vibe: Warm and inviting. Service: So friendly! We were immediately greeted and seated. I love to see a family-owned business and they couldn't have been more inviting. Food and drinks: We were especially drawn to come dine here since they have Freddo Cappuccino on the menu (we fell in love with it in Greece and can't find it anywhere here). Their version definitely took us back so definitely recommend it! I got the Golden pancakes which were fluffy and tasted very good (even with them being plain I was impressed). My husband got the Greek omelette which came with toast and home fries. He said it was good but noted the tomatoes made it a little more watery than he would've hoped and the char on the outside almost tasted like pancake. Overall he still was very happy with his choice.

    I've been wanting to try this place out for a while now and finally did for Mother's Day…read more I definitely wanted their Taylor ham breakfast sandwich and pancakes. The Tiramisu latte was calling my name too. My son got the chocolate Freddo with coconut whip on top - both drinks were delicious The Taylor ham was packed with Taylor ham! Salty and savory which is what I wanted. Then a bite of the lava pancakes - the sweetness with the savory yummy. The pancakes tbh were okay. The pistachio sauce had a bit of after taste and the pancakes were off like they were crumbly and not soft and buttery fluffy taste. I'll definitely be back to try a different caffeinated drink and maybe come for lunch!

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    The Greeks - My husband enjoyed the drip coffee, and I had the delicious hazelnut almond milk freddo espresso!

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    My husband enjoyed the drip coffee, and I had the delicious hazelnut almond milk freddo espresso!

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    I have been wanting to try this place for a while and finally got the chance. I called in my order…read moreof The Vermont (no bacon) which was a fried chicken sandwich with a side of fries. The man said it would take about 20 minutes. When I arrived it wasn't what I expected. I thought it was going to be a restaurant but it was a smaller place where you just go to the window and pick up your food. The place also had a lot of construction being done, but those are the kind of places that have the best food lol. When I walked up to the window the man said its not done yet and I went back to the car to wait. He called me when it was ready and I walked up and paid. I took a peak inside and it seemed pretty clean and well kept. The food was a little over $11. When I got home I dug in. The fries were seasoned really well and was tasty. The sandwich was thick and hefty. It was pretty good as well. All in all I had a pretty decent experience and I would try something else in the future.

    Blink and you might miss this family run Peruvian spot. Though the space is a little small it…read morelooked like it was popular with the locals, which I took as a plus. On my visit they seemed to be getting a catering order ready but still were kind and attentive enough to make a space ready and take our order. I thought I would keep my order simple with a chuletta (grilled pork chop) and my mom ordered the chaufa con cemeron (Peruvian shrimp fried rice) the portions we got were huge and food was served still hot from the kitchen. Delicious, satisfying, and great value for money. Would definitely try again just to sample the rest of the menu.

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    Chuletta con arroz y papas in the foreground. Chaufa de Cameron in the background.

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