New York/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 05, 2020
The 3 best traditional American spots in Jersey CityPhoto: The Cliff/Yelp

In search of a new favorite traditional American spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top traditional American spots around Jersey City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

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1. Hooked JC

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First on the list is Hooked JC. Located at 467 Communipaw Ave. in Bergen-Lafayette, this seafood spot is the highest-rated traditional American restaurant in Jersey City, boasting 4.5 stars out of 517 reviews on Yelp.

2. The Cliff

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Next up is the Heights' The Cliff, situated at 38 Congress St. With 4.5 stars out of 189 reviews on Yelp, this breakfast and brunch spot has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Buddy Whos

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Then there's Buddy Whos, located at 247 Washington St. in Paulus Hook. Yelpers give this bar and restaurant four stars out of 234 reviews.


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