8 Best Restaurants to Try in Bayonne, NJ

Bayonne may be the quietest dining town in Hudson County, NJ, and that is exactly why locals love it. Along Broadway and Avenue C you will find a restaurant that has been pouring since 1884, family Italian dining rooms, Palestinian home cooking and Spanish paella, all within a few minutes of each other. Our team checked every spot below against its own website so the addresses and details are current.

Here are 8 of the best restaurants to try in Bayonne, NJ, from date night tables to casual weeknight dinners.

Hendrickson’s Corner

Hendrickson’s Corner has served Bayonne since 1884, and the building at 671 Broadway still carries plenty of that history. The kitchen serves American food and cocktails for lunch and dinner, there is an Irish breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays, and a second floor banquet room handles parties of up to 100 guests. The restaurant recommends reservations.

• Location: 671 Broadway, Bayonne
• Kitchen hours: Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• More info: Hendrickson’s Corner

Cafe Bello Ristorante

Cafe Bello has been cooking Italian food on Avenue C since 1992. The menu runs from bruschetta and calamari to pastas, entrees and brick oven pizza, with weekly specials and a wine and cocktail list. It is a dependable pick for family dinners and birthdays.

• Location: 1044 Avenue C, Bayonne
• Reservations: 201-437-7538
• More info: Cafe Bello Ristorante

Da Noi

Da Noi’s Bayonne location brings classic Italian cooking to Avenue C, with pastas, seafood and veal on the menu. It is a comfortable choice for a long dinner, and the restaurant also hosts private parties outside its regular hours.

• Location: 1105 Avenue C, Bayonne
• Hours: Monday to Thursday noon to 10 p.m., Friday noon to 11 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• More info: Da Noi Bayonne

Piccolino Ristorante

Piccolino is a family owned Italian restaurant on Broadway with a fine dining feel, crafted cocktails and lunch, all day, happy hour and prix fixe menus. Reservations are highly recommended on weekends and holidays, though walk ins are welcome.

• Location: 552 Broadway, Bayonne
• Hours: Closed Monday; Tuesday noon to 8 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday noon to 9 p.m.; Friday noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• More info: Piccolino Ristorante New Jersey

Americano

Americano calls itself a modern Italian steakhouse, and the menu backs it up with house made pastas, premium steaks and fresh seafood. The team behind it puts hospitality first, so it is a strong pick for a celebration or a slower, multi course night out.

• Location: 957 Broadway, Bayonne
• Phone: 201-402-3599
• More info: Americano

Mediterraneo

Mediterraneo focuses on the flavors of Spain and the Mediterranean: tapas, saffron rice and paella, fresh seafood and desserts like churros and crema catalana. Call ahead to reserve a table or order takeout.

• Location: 932 Broadway, Bayonne
• Phone: 201-823-2717
• More info: Mediterraneo

Alkofeia Restaurant

On the corner of Broadway and 13th Street, Alkofeia serves traditional Palestinian food, including fattoush, falafel, shawarma, kofta and meat pies. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, and it offers dine in, carryout and delivery.

• Location: 293 Broadway, Bayonne
• Hours: Daily 11 a.m. to midnight
• More info: Alkofeia Restaurant

Taverna on the Hudson

Taverna on the Hudson serves a Mediterranean menu with Greek favorites, and it keeps late hours every night of the week, which makes it an easy pick for a later dinner.

• Location: 1 Flagship Street, Bayonne
• Hours: Monday to Thursday noon to 11 p.m., Friday to Sunday noon to midnight
• More info: Taverna on the Hudson

More Ways to Eat Around Bayonne

Pizza fans should also check out our guide to the best pizza in Hudson County, which includes a longtime Bayonne pizzeria. If you want to work up an appetite first, Stephen R. Gregg Park is one of the stops in our Hudson County waterfront and parks guide. For live music, markets and pop ups, see things to do in Hudson County this weekend.

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