Today, Jersey City offers a bustling restaurant and bar scene. The culinary landscape here has changed dramatically over the last few years. This transformation has been spearheaded by a trio of restaurant and real estate partners called the Restaurant Development Group or RDG. Now, they own some of the best Jersey City restaurants.
RDG Partner, Andrew Siegel, who has lived in Jersey City for the last sixteen years, noted “I’ve seen lots of changes and believe the nightlife in Jersey City is moving in the right direction. We try to match our business vision with the needs of the community”.
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Raval Tapas Bar & Cocktail Lounge
In February, the group launched Raval Tapas Bar & Cocktail Lounge. Raval is named for one of the hippest neighborhoods in Barcelona. It brings the authentic taste of modern Spain to restaurant row on Newark Avenue. Executive Chef Michael Fiorianti is in charge of cuisine at this contemporary supper club. Dinner guests can savor tapas for dinner and brunch, or venture downstairs to the lounge for creative cocktails, signature sangrias, and entertainment. Prices range from $7.00 for tapas to $36.00 for entrees. Drinks range from $8.00 to $25.00.
The restaurant is open seven days a week. Hours Monday through Thursday are 3:00 pm till 2:00 am. On Saturday and Sunday Raval opens for lunch. The restaurant is located at 136 Newark Avenue in Jersey City. For more information, call 201-209-1099.
Satis Bistro
This is a salumeria, European style bistro, and wine bar. It is situated in a historic building built around 1890. The main space of Satis was once a small local grocery store and meat market in the 1930s. Satis is considered a top-tier dining destination in the city. Executive Chef Michael Fiorianti takes classic Old World dishes and uses modern inspirations and ingredients to put a modern spin on them.
Prices range from $7.00 for appetizers to $29.00 for entrees. Drinks range from $8.00 to $25.00. The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Sunday. Hours Tuesday through Thursday are 5:00 to 10:00 pm and till 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Sunday dinner is served from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Satis is located at 212 Washington Street in Jersey City. For more information, call 201-435-5151.
Oralé Mexican Kitchen
Executive Chef James Muir serves Mexican fare using locally sourced ingredients. When you walk in the door of Órale you are met immediately with a vibrant burst of color. The swirling art of Mexican Americans, a mixture of old school, quintessential Mexican culture and a collection of waking, and walking Day of the Dead skeletons. Dinner guests can select from tableside salsas, ceviches, guacamole, Antojitos Callejeros, tacos, ensaladas & sopas, Platos Principales, and sides. Órale has a festive and spacious bar that focuses on tequilas offering a selection of classic Margaritas and specialty cocktails. Sangria, Micheladas, cervezas, and wine are available, as well as specialty homemade sodas and daily Aguas Frescas.
Prices range from $5.00 for starters to $28.00 for entrees. Drinks range from $7.00 to $23.00 for pitchers of Sangria. The restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday. Hours Tuesday through Thursday are noon to 10:00 pm and till 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday. Sunday hours are noon to 9:00 pm. Oralé Mexican Kitchen is located at 341 Grove Street in Jersey City. For more info, call 201-333-0001.
