Best places in Essex County

Discover the best places in Essex County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 2.2K places in the county.

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Brick City Vegan Newark (Formerly known as Urban Vegan)
Vegan restaurant
👍👍 Incredible vegan food!! My partner and I don't branch out much in terms of food bc most North Jersey vegan food we've tried hasn't been great. I'm so happy we decided to come here! The burger salad, cheeseburger, and pulled BBQ biscuit were amazing. Urban Vegan could hang in LA, that's how good it i...
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4.90 (1.4K reviews)
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Cap't Loui
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 Let me start with the fact that I LOOOOOOVE amazing service and this place has it! Kay was warm and welcoming from the moment we walked through the door! She was knowledgeable of the menu and it seemed as if we ordered and she went to the back to cook it herself. The food came out quickly and was ve...
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4.90 (1.2K reviews)
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Sabor De Mi Tierra Verona
Colombian restaurant
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4.90 (1.2K reviews)
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Tac Ops - Tactical Laser Tag - Fairfield
Laser tag center
👍👍 We had a Birthday party private event at Fairfield with 11 teenagers. Chan and Jeffrey were very helpful in helping us organize and making sure the kids had a blast. The kids were split into 2 teams and there were various sets of games between them. It was fun even to watch them. It will get sweaty,...
4.90 (1K reviews)
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Eagle Rock Reservation
Memorial park
Popular county park featuring recreation areas & hiking trails with views of the Manhattan skyline.
4.80 (3.7K reviews)
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Cornbread Montclair
Soul food restaurant
👍👍 Hands down, the best soulfood in this area! As a country boy from the backwoods of VA who grew up eating this same food from scratch, that's a compliment. I had given up on finding anything like this in the area, but I'm glad I stumbled across this spot. Definitely coming back and sending anyone I k...
4.90 (693 reviews)
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Northfield Surgical Center
Surgical center
👍👍 Upon my visit to the Northfield Surgical Center in West Orange, NJ, I was immediately met with a friendly and professional atmosphere that set a comforting tone for the entirety of my stay. The staff displayed a level of professionalism that was notable, and the kind of empathy that showed how deepl...
4.90 (583 reviews)
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Rolex Boutique Short Hills
Watch store
4.90 (564 reviews)
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Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Catholic cathedral
French Gothic Revival church housing the largest pipe organ ever built by Schantz Organ Co.
4.80 (1.5K reviews)
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Kurly Kürtősh Café
Cafe
👍👍 5 star all cross the board, food service and atmosphere! The kurtosh was so light and fluffy, you can tell the ingredients are imported from Hungary. The owner (don’t know her name) was very sweet and welcoming. I loved how she walked us through the whole experience since it was our first time. Wil...
4.90 (545 reviews)
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Kinya West Orange, NJ
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Hidden gem! We were driving by and wanted to stop and get some sushi. Googled this place and based on the reviews said “Why not!” Well, everything was delicious. (Except the Jersey water….get bottled) sorry Jersey! Our favorite was the Pork Buns! Yum yum yum. Bursting with flavor! Then the sushi!...
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4.80 (1.2K reviews)
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NJ Fitness Factory
Personal trainer
👍👍 The classes are tough but fun. The 6 week program is an amazing deal and totally worth it. I really apperceive that at the end of the day - it's really you pushing yourself. You pick your weights and the coaches help push you to do your best. I really like the HIIT styles classes and the available...
5.00 (303 reviews)
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Evolution Fitness
Gym
👍👍 This gym is awesome, always clean and well kept. I have been been coming for a year and i plan on continuing to come. The staff is friendly and the gym has a cool modern look. You should consider signing up if you want support in reaching your fitness goals, there are a lot of great trainers
4.80 (910 reviews)
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Ruth's Chris Steak House
Restaurant
Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
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4.80 (892 reviews)
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South Mountain Reservation
Park
Public park on 2,000 acres with a zoo, sports arena, hiking trails, carriage roads & pond-fishing.
4.70 (7.5K reviews)
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New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Performing arts theater
This expansive performing-arts center & event venue hosts many festivals & national acts.
4.70 (6K reviews)
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Short Hills Surgery Center
Surgical center
4.80 (702 reviews)
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Method Climbing Gym
Rock climbing gym
👍👍 Arguably one of my favorite climbing gyms in this area. The coffee shop is AMAZING, hands down the best coffee I've had since I moved from here from WA state. Tons of boulders that are reset every week to keep things fresh. I wish I lived closer so I could come here more often.
4.90 (372 reviews)
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Regatta Playground
Playground
👍👍 This was the original playground for kids which we didn't see before such a rock climbing in drums for instruments for kids to play in bang around. There are also many swings and the view of the Lake and woods was a very nice touch. There were also many picnic areas with many picnic tables. Social d...
4.80 (659 reviews)
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Cornbread Newark
Soul food restaurant
👍👍 This Brooklyn foodie is now in love with Newark because of Cornbread Farm to Soul Restaurant. Let’s start with the mac and cheese. It was cooked to perfection. That cheese blend was so gooey and had a nice crust on top. Now on to the meats. The chicken and turkey wings were tender inside but had tha...
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4.70 (2.7K reviews)
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