Best of Elizabeth, NJ
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Elizabeth, NJ — mapped and organized by category.
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth serves as the county seat of Union County and ranks as New Jersey's fourth-most-populous city. The community has seen steady growth, increasing by nearly 10 percent between the 2010 and 2020 censuses.
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Liberty Hall Museum
Located at 1003 Morris Avenue, this historic home was added to the National Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark on November 28, 1972. It is now operated as the Liberty Hall Museum.
The house was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1938.
View details →Best Hotels in Elizabeth
13 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Courtyard Newark Liberty International Airport
Courtyard Newark Liberty International Airport is a hotel located in the Port Ivory neighborhood.
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Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express is a hotel located in the Port Ivory neighborhood.
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Hilton Newark Liberty
Hilton Newark Liberty is a hotel located in the Port Ivory neighborhood.
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Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel
Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel is a lodging option located in the Port Ivory area.
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Marriott Newark Airport
Marriott Newark Airport is a hotel located in the Port Ivory neighborhood.
Best Restaurants in Elizabeth
81 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Brisas Bakery & Restaurant
Brisas Bakery & Restaurant offers a range of Colombian and Latin American dishes alongside bakery items and coffee.
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Brisas Bakery & Restaurant
Brisas Bakery & Restaurant serves Colombian cuisine, coffee, and baked goods in Gulfport.
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Bubbakoo's Burritos
Bubbakoo's Burritos is a Mexican restaurant located in the Port Ivory neighborhood.
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Bull Horns Burger + Grill
Bull Horns Burger + Grill serves a range of burger and grill options in the Port Ivory neighborhood.
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NOAH Osteria
NOAH Osteria offers authentic Italian fare in the Port Ivory neighborhood.
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Noches de Colombia
Noches de Colombia serves Caribbean dishes in the Gulfport area.
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Olga's Place
Olga's Place is a Costa Rican restaurant located in the Port Ivory neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Elizabeth
5 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Colombian Coffee Shop
Colombian Coffee Shop is a café located in the Gulfport neighborhood, offering coffee and related items.
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W.B. Law Coffee Company
W.B. Law Coffee Company is a coffee shop located in the Port Ivory neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Elizabeth
13 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Nugents Tavern
Nugents Tavern is a local bar located in the Port Ivory neighborhood.
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The Garden Restaurant and Lounge
The Garden Restaurant and Lounge offers a relaxed bar experience in the Port Ivory area.
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Joe Broadway's Billiards & Sports Pub
Joe Broadway's Billiards & Sports Pub is a local bar located in Arlington.
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United Polaris Lounge
United Polaris Lounge is a bar located in the Port Ivory neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Elizabeth
3 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Liberty Hall Museum
Located at 1003 Morris Avenue, this historic home was added to the National Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark on November 28, 1972. It is now operated as the Liberty Hall Museum.
Best Shops in Elizabeth
14 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Flynn & O'Harra Uniforms
Flynn & O'Harra Uniforms offers a selection of workwear and custom uniforms in the Old Place.
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Hudson Booksellers
Hudson Booksellers offers a wide selection of books in the Port Ivory area.
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Hudson Booksellers
Hudson Booksellers is a bookshop located in the Port Ivory neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Elizabeth
29 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Boxwood Hall State Historic Site
Boxwood Hall State Historic Site is a historic house museum at 1073 East Jersey Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The building dates to about 1750.
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Lightning Brook Park
Lightning Brook Park is a public park located in the Park Village neighborhood.
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Bacheller Avenue Park
Bacheller Avenue Park offers a green space for recreation in Gulfport. It provides walking paths and open lawns for visitors.
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Baseball Field Neck Ln
Baseball Field Neck Ln offers a green space for recreation in Port Ivory.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Reflection Garden
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Reflection Garden is a public park in Park Village that offers quiet spaces for contemplation.
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Elizabeth River Parkway
Elizabeth River Parkway is a park located in Park Village, offering scenic walking paths along the river.
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Jackson corner park
Jackson corner park is a public park located in the Port Ivory neighborhood.
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