25 Essential New Brunswick Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of New Brunswick.
Shah's Halal Food South Plainfield
New Jersey
an everyday essential fast food restaurant address in New Brunswick, pairing editorial magnetism with a Beam Score of 88.5.
Francesco's Pizza & Restaurant of Edison NJ
New Jersey
Cozy joint in a strip mall offering elevated pizza toppings along with lunch & TVs.
Labebe Prime - Steak & Seafood
New Jersey
Stylish bar/eatery with a warm ambiance offering refined Mediterranean entrees & creative cocktails.
Punjabi Rasoi
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Tandooris, vegetarian curries & other North Indian classics doled out in small, simple quarters.
Uncle Tanks Kitchen and Bar
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert.
MiLina Bar & Grill Colombian Steak House
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Identifies as Latino-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Fireplace.
Hummus Republic
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Los Bandoleros Tacos
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch.
Victoria's Tratta Italiano
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights.
Tastee Sub Shop
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Long-standing sandwich shop offering a variety of subs, also available as platters without bread.
Bella Bianca Deli
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible parking lot. Planning: Quick visit. Payments: Credit cards.
Perkins American Food Co.
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
Sahara Restaurant
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Chandeliered dining space dishes up Mediterranean cuisine within its mural-filled brick walls.
Confectionately Yours
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Old-fashioned diner offering American comfort food, plus handmade chocolates & ice cream.
Butcher 360: all you can eat Korean BBQ
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner. Accessibility.
Fritz's
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Quaint cafe in an 1882 house offering specialty sandwiches, breakfast fare & baked treats.
The Halal Guys
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Offshoot of a famed food cart offering gyros, chicken & rice platters & other Middle Eastern fare.
Truly Thai Restaurant
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Identifies as Asian-owned, Identifies as veteran-owned. Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
Steakhouse 85 Restaurant
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Steakhouse with a surf 'n' turf menu in an upscale space with live jazz on some nights.
Rustoni's Pizza
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Monmouth Junction Kitchen
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty, Sports. Popular for.
Colonial Diner-East Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Casual spot offering up traditional diner fare, plus a soup & salad bar.
Jersey Mike's Subs
New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Smashburger
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.
Cafe Amici Pasta & Pizza
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Modest, unfussy pizza joint serving massive slices & pies along with pasta & sandwiches.