The 20 Best Places in Newark

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The best places in Newark, according to the experts: Esquire, AAA, and NJ.com have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. United Polaris Lounge comes out on top.

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Fornos of Spain and Aiden by Best Western Newark Airport hold the next two places. AAA shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with NJ.com next.

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Rank 1. United Polaris Lounge
The awards
- Esquire Esquire: The Martini You Drink Before You Fly · The Best Martinis in America
1. Esquire The Martini You Drink Before You Fly · The Best Martinis in America
Address

3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 2. Fornos of Spain

Spanish Steakhouse
The awards
- AAA AAA: Approved
- NJ.com NJ.com: #98 · New Jersey’s 99 greatest restaurants, ranked
1. AAA Approved
2. NJ.com #98 · New Jersey’s 99 greatest restaurants, ranked
Address

47 Ferry St., Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 3. Aiden by Best Western Newark Airport
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
1. AAA Three Diamonds
Address

101 International Way, Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 3. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
1. AAA Three Diamonds
Address

858 Broad St, Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 3. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Liberty International Airport
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
1. AAA Three Diamonds
Address

600 Rt 1 & 9 S, Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 3. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
1. AAA Three Diamonds
Address

128 Frontage Rd, Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 3. DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
1. AAA Three Diamonds
Address

Gateway Center - 1048 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 3. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International Airport
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
1. AAA Three Diamonds
Address

618-50 Rt 1 & 9 S, Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 3. Four Points by Sheraton Newark Airport
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
1. AAA Three Diamonds
Address

98 Frelinghuysen Ave, Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 3. Hampton Inn Newark Airport
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
1. AAA Three Diamonds
Address

450 US 1 & 9 S, Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 3. Holiday Inn Newark Liberty International Airport
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
1. AAA Three Diamonds
Address

160 Frontage Rd, Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 3. Marriott Newark Airport
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
1. AAA Three Diamonds
Address

Newark Liberty Int'l Airport, 1 Hotel Rd, Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 3. Robert Treat Hotel
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
1. AAA Three Diamonds
Address

50 Park Pl, Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International Airport
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
1. AAA Three Diamonds
Address

652 Rt 1 & 9 S, Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 3. TRYP by Wyndham Newark Downtown
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
1. AAA Three Diamonds
Address

24 E Park St, Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 16. Comfort Suites Newark
The awards
- AAA AAA: Approved
1. AAA Approved
Address

1348 McCarter Hwy (Rt 21), Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 16. Don Pepe Restaurant

Spanish

Dress code enforced, portions sized for sharing, and a dining room that leans into Old World Spanish formality with enough commitment to make Newark feel briefly far away. This is a long-running Spanish restaurant where seafood paella and shellfish casserole anchor a menu built around generous plates of fresh seafood and steak. The kind of place where the garlic shrimp arrives without irony and regulars know better than to show up in sneakers.
The awards
- AAA AAA: Three Diamonds
1. AAA Three Diamonds
Address

844 McCarter Hwy (SR 21), Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 18. Hobby's Delicatessen & Restaurant
The awards
- NJ.com NJ.com: #32 · New Jersey’s 99 greatest restaurants, ranked
1. NJ.com #32 · New Jersey’s 99 greatest restaurants, ranked
Address

32 Branford Pl, Newark, NJ · Newark

Hours

Closed now, opens Wed 8 AM

Tuesday 8 AM–2:30 PM

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Rank 19. Afro Taco
The awards
- NJ.com NJ.com: #65 · New Jersey’s 99 greatest restaurants, ranked
1. NJ.com #65 · New Jersey’s 99 greatest restaurants, ranked
Address

761 Elizabeth Ave, Newark, NJ · Newark

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Rank 19. Krug's Tavern
The awards
- NJ.com NJ.com: #80 · New Jersey’s 99 greatest restaurants, ranked
1. NJ.com #80 · New Jersey’s 99 greatest restaurants, ranked
Address

118 Wilson Ave, Newark, NJ · Newark

Hours

Closes soon, 11 PM, in 51 min

Tuesday 11 AM–11 PM

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