A guide on where to dine, shop and visit in Downtown Jersey City

A calm place in Jersey City’s busy neighborhood,  Wurstbar’s décor creates a cozy, rustic restaurant dining experience with vintage decor from community based table seating. Part of our curated City Guide on Jersey City’s best places to eat and drink.

Lincoln Park, built in 1905, was part of the “City Beautiful” national parks movement aimed at revitalizing industrialized communities and providing residents with public space for recreational activities. Designed by Daniel W. Langton and Charles N. Lowrie, both founding members of the American Society of Landscape Architects, the park now consists of 21 tennis courts, 7 baseball fields, a cricket pitch, 5 basketball courts, 3 playgrounds, 2 football fields and a running track. The Lincoln Park Fountain, a 365-ton stone sculpture and the centerpiece to the park, was designed by Pierre J. Cheron in 1911. Originally costing $6,500 to build, this majestic fountain just underwent a recent $7.2 million dollar renovation. 

Today the terminal is the focus of community and statewide special events. Interpretive exhibits are on display, offering 

present day visitors the opportunity to experience both the history and the renaissance of this great landmark.

Jersey City’s Light Horse Tavern in the Paulus Hook neighborhood served as a speakeasy through the Prohibition era and was named after Henry Lee III, a historical figure from the American Revolution, after it’s renovation in 2002. 

The Cliff, is a neighborhood cafe serving excellent coffee alongside wholesome and delicious foods - one of the best places to eat in Jersey CIty. Its American fare menu items promote healthy living, focusing on respect for others and the environment. A secluded backyard and sidewalk tables offer the best outdoor seating in Jersey City Heights.

Located in a renovated 1800’s historic building, Edward’s Steakhouse offers the  finest in New York Style steaks, chops, and seafood in a comfortable, upscale  setting. Guests are greeted by attentive and caring staff in a fully-stocked  mahogany bar room that has been serving the Jersey City community since the Prohibition Era. Upstairs, a parlor level dining room offers congenial elegance.

Amid modest décor of reclaimed wood and original brick, their seasonal dishes make use of fresh ingredients to maximize comfort and  ease. Whether it’s for brunch, dinner or a cocktail, Hamilton Inn offers a cozy reprieve to the frenetic buzz of city living. A place designed to socialize, savor and share.

A note from the owners: “The Hamilton Inn has given us the opportunity to give back to the city we love so much. We've created this place for you. Enjoy the menu on your own terms, eat simple, eat sustainable, eat good food with no strings attached.”

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