Burke's Tavern

Burke's is a gem to say thr least. Obviously those who were in the know didn't let me in on what amazing food and ambiance. The shrimp with sauce...tasty. My chicken sandwich with slaw was flavorful and last but not least that blueberry cheesecake... My words will not due it justice! Definitely will be back great staff and treated us like we home.

How can this place not be a 5 star?! The service is friendly and helpful. The pizza crust and toppings are great ( hence half eaten in pic). Look at that chicken sandwich!!! I am not from the area and admittedly was not sure of the area. I was pleasantly surprised the restaurant was safe, clean, all the clientele was wonderful. A surprise home run!! Give it a try!

We had a strange experience here the other night. A coworker and I came in for dinner around 7 and were seated promptly. We didn’t order drinks, but the cocktails looked great. The first half of the meal went well. The server was friendly and attentive at first, but after our food arrived, he disappeared. Someone else cleared our plates, and we waited a long time without being offered dessert or the check. I eventually had to flag down another server, who found him. When I asked to split the check based on what we each ordered, he did the opposite by mistake, then had to reprint it twice. Each time took about five minutes, even though the restaurant was maybe 20% full. From the time we finished eating to the time we left was nearly an hour, mostly just waiting. The food was hit or miss. The salad I ordered arrived in the middle of us yet without any plates for us to split it, if that was the case. My lamb burger was over charred and messy, and the sides were confusing: a long whole roasted pepper, 2 halves of a radish, and tempura-fried caper berries. I had to ask what they were. A simple arugula salad with radishes would’ve made more sense. I also ordered fries, which I misread as $4 but were actually $8. Unfortunately, they were plain and unseasoned, not worth the price. I asked for mayo when I ordered them then had to ask again for mayo when the food was dropped and it didn’t have it. I also had to ask for a salt shaker. On the positive side, my coworker enjoyed her pizza, and the ambiance was nice, with tasteful fall decorations out front.

Excellent food and very attentive service! The place has a European feel to it and the staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. The Moroccan lamb meatballs are absolutely out of this world. I'm glad I picked this place out of all the other choices in the Ironbound section of Newark. Great atmosphere ! Thank you!

The tavern offers quality food and a lively, albeit loud, atmosphere. However, service becomes inconsistent when the establishment is busy, as servers appear to struggle with the demand. The dining experience would likely improve with additional staffing or enhanced training for the serving staff.

Came for an early dinner at the bar and had an espresso margarita, sliders, and fries. The espresso wasn’t bad (7/10 bc I’m not used to a block of ice in my espresso martinis). The sliders were delicious, cooked to a perfect medium rare. Everything served hot and tasty. Since it was early (around 5p), the restaurant was pretty much empty so I can’t speak much on the atmosphere. However the space and decor were very cute, would def come back.

This place is a definitely a great place to try. I was in town on business and looking for a nice dinner. The atmosphere was awesome, warm and inviting. The service was top notch. The food was amazing! I had the Gochu Crispy Chicken Sandwich, it was clearly made fresh to order. I also had the blueberry cheesecake, absolutely amazing! I gave 4 stars because they were out of most of the beers on tap and the $8 side of fries was equivalent to McDonalds fries so I won’t order those again. Over all, a great place.

Someone mentioned the pork sandwich making them cry. Wouldn't go that far but it was good. Pizza was mid. Very cute place. Will be back.

We had tickets to see show at the PNC Art Center! Search for restaurants near the center! Found Has good reviews! Made reservations. Staff was friendly! Retro decor- loved it! Enjoyed cocktails and dinner! My sandwich was huge!! Loved the show string fries. Had a lovely experience! Highly recommend! Lucky we were able to find street parking between the restaurant and center. Took a 20 minute stroll from the restaurant to center! Enjoyed the street art! Lots of murals.

I have to tell you how disappointed I am at the experience. I wish I could tell you it was cause the food was terrible or uneatable but I have no idea. For the first 75 minutes seated at the restaurant we received a Caesar salad. During the 75 min wait we repeatedly asked about food and we were told it was in work. After about 45 min the waitress came over and told us they are working on your order and it will be out in 5 min. After 90 min, we still had no food after multiple promises it was coming momentarily. There was a table that sat 25 min after that was then served their food (pizza and salad) and they told us that was because it was only appetizers. Our reply was we ordered pizza and salads! At that point we were definitely going to miss our show so we got up to leave. They ran after us to make sure we paid the bill for the round of drinks we nursed for 90 min waiting on food. No apology for the fact that we made a 5pm reservation and left at 6:40 pm with basically no food. When my wife attempted to speak to them again, they said they will not come here and talk to her. She would need to go to the kitchen to talk to the person in charge. Upon going to the kitchen, the person in charge pointed to the door and asked if we saw the sign that said things not fast food. That is how you treat customers? While understanding that it was busy but no food in 90 min is a different story. Ps- we did end up eating fast food at the venue as we got none at the restaurant. If this is the way you "treat" customers that are hard enough to get in the door I would not ever walk back into this restaurant. No remorse for awful treatment.

We came here while I had a conference at the Prudential center Overall, the ambience was really cute . In a safe area this place is a little diamond in the rough! The food tasted really flavorful and delicious! But because many conference goers came at one time it took us over an hour for our food to arrive. We got the arugula pizza, which was absolutely delicious ! Had a Stonefire crispy, soft thin and chewy crust.... With a nice sprinkle of Parmesan cheese that added a ton of flavor. We also got the steak salad with yummy blue cheese and the beet salad which had a nice refreshing zesty taste/dressing . The curry muscles, which had a bed of couscous at the bottom within the Curry / my mom who usually doesn't like curry, thought it was delicious!! Overall, a great experience I would definitely recommend people to stop by here to grab a bite or go on a date/get together!

No pictures but absolutely adored this place! The vibe was great, staff was friendly, and the food was delicious. Got the flatbread and meatball appetizer - both amazing. Also got the pork chop- so delicious and the display was amazing!!! Was just trying to find a good dinner spot near prudential center and let me tell you, this is the SPOT if you're looking for more of an upscale experience

My husband, two small girls, and I enjoyed Burke's Tavern. We ordered a pizza, pork sandwich, pasta, and a flatbread starter. Everything tasted great. I think the favorite was the pork sandwich. The service was good. When I think Tavern, I think bar/pub type setting. While there is a bar, this is a more upscale than casual feel I equate with a tavern. Nonetheless, the menu reads well and I would go again.

One of our newest finds is a favorite because the food is delicious, the service (Carolina) is great the vibe is bohemian cool. The cocktails are excellent and mixologist Anna is a delight.

Went to see a show at NJPAC and was in search for a nightcap- I came across Burke's Tavern which used to be one of my favorite hang out spots and well known hole in the wall- Hell's Kitchen. It's safe to say the place has changed drastically! Romantic ambience, lots of seating and pretty bar, this place is the perfect spot for a date night. Not to mention, the bathrooms have been completely redone, thank goodness LOL I called ahead to find out if the kitchen was still open and although it was not, the gentleman on the phone promised to allow a pizza order if I was there soon. I tried the plain margherita pie, which was fresh and tasty. Check out their chili oil, not too spicy and perfect for finishing off on the crust. Drinks! The drinks were bomb at this place. The bartender Diego definitely knows what he is doing.. I am a rum lover, and he whipped up the perfect daiquiri. At the end of the night he was sweet enough to make a round of espresso martini shots so I could try. Add this awesome new place to your list, you will not be disappointed!

Found this cute boutique in the heart of ironbound. What a lovely establishment.... Brazilian hipster vibes, very chic, intimate vibes. The staff were light, Friendly and informative!! They must've known me becuase they offered espresso margaritas (espresso martinis with tequila). Had the Bronzino (Also a go to favorite), it was a decent size filet with fingerling potatoes, in a savory franchise sauce. Definitely a must try !!

My wife and I dined at Burke's Tavern before an event at Prudential Center and absolutely loved our experience there. We opted to sit at the bar and the bartender made one of the best martinis I've had in a while. While taking in the ambiance, we also had a flatbread that had the most wonderful combination of ingredients. Our mains were scrumptious. Service was spot on, neither overbearing or absent. We admired a cocktail a bartender was making, a Paper Plate, and she shared a small taste with us - nice touch! Burke's Tavern is really nice, we will return!

I am writing a review for this almost unbelievably dope place, because on a Thursday evening they were a bit empty and I would love to see them thrive. We sat at the bar and had a Jersey corn flatbread, a pizza and a "farmer's salad" that came with poached raisins (yay) and some crispy onions - perfectly dressed. The food was excellent. There is a cocktail list that has stone classics on it - a boulevardier, a Manhattan, two negronis, and, of all things, a Last Word - literally the last word in cocktails, and it was superbly made . There seems to be an equal emphasis on food quality and the cocktail program. It was all quite sophisticated. Lotta flair. Mega swag. Will definitely come back. This is an excellent address.

Rustic restaurant with a few seating options. I sat at the bar at chatted with a few regulars. Lots of craft beers but the best was Prosecco on tap. I ordered the goat cheese with herbs and Bangkok shrimp. Both were very good. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Clean Nice size portions Street parking.

Atmosphere--Stopped before going to Newark airport. Great atmosphere. I can imagine it's really lovely at night. The sun filtering was pretty, too. I think this would be an excellent date night choice. Food -- my husband got the sliders and fries. He loved the sliders. The fries were a little blond/undercooked. I'm vegetarian and got the little gem salad and herbed goat cheese app. Loved the bread that came with it the goat cheese, and the olive oil and herbs were perfection. Both the salad and the app had shaved crispy garlic that was nicely done. I can't recommend the salad because the lettuce was obviously not fresh. Service was very friendly and attentive. Daniel was our server, and he did a great job.

Great place for a Date night, good music, great service and the food was excellent! Definitely will be coming back!

Salmon and warm salad dish was exquisite! 4 stars based on service. They were busy, dinner rush before a hockey game and shows at NJPAC.

Wow.. we stopped in at Burkes and probably had the best salad, corn flat bread and pepperoni pizza we've had in awhile. What a great addition to the Ironbound area; we will definitely mark Burke's Tavern on our regulars.

Stopped in for dinner and drinks with friends after being recommended this place from a few people. To start, service was great. The server explained in detail the plates and the drinks and gave us some recs. We ordered the gem salad, grilled buffalo wings and the pepperoni pizza. The gem salad- is basically a Caesar salad. It's one of the best I've had recently. The ingredients were fresh and seasoned really well. Grilled buffalo wings- sooo delicious. Not too spicy for those with a tolerance. The sauce is garlicky. Would order this over and over again. Pepperoni pizza- 10/10. Thin and the crust was amazing. The pepperoni was delicious too. Brick oven style Overall I really loved this place. It's pretty spacious with a bar sitting area too. The food was surprisingly good!! Im excited to return and try other menu items.

Hey! We thought the food was basic but it was not as worst as the manger/ owner yelling " you people are the worse!" to Black people. 2024 and this place is definitely not it!

In town visiting from Virginia Beach. If you're looking for a nice quaint place to grab a bite. This is it! We went on a Tuesday night and it wasn't busy, I could hear the music but it wasn't drowning out our conversation. I heard on the weekends it can busier and louder. It's near the Prudential Center if you're going to an event. We ordered the grill chicken as an appetizer and they were delicious! We should've there but we ordered (3) sliders and fries which were recommended (a la carte). Our orders med well, and well-done got all mixed up by the time one order came out, she didn't want it. I usually order med well, a little pink but it was more pink than I desired. The sweet tea needed more syrup, I order a cocktail but I think it was a mock-tail. It was like kool-aid. I tasted no alcohol. As we waited for our Uber, Daniel B. came running out of the restaurant with my pocketbook. I'm so appreciative of his goodwill. He is the BOMB and that "smile" is infectious. Thanks again Daniel B

Ridiculously loud, caused by one party of 6. Don't know if they were drunk or just loud for the sake of being loud. We could barely hear ourselves. To top it off, after they seated us, 10 minutes later no one had come to even ask if we wanted a drink. They weren't that busy, and three servers were just standing around. Waste of time.

Was stuck because my flight was cancelled. Saw this on Yelp. Had the Pepperoni Pizza! EXCEPTIONAL!!! Great service ! Great food! Try them out!

Lovely brunch place. Quiet and friendly. They have a lovely cocktail menu. Perfect for daytime drinking. Also good for late night. Need to go back to have food there

Came here on a whim as we are staying at the Home2Suites near the airport. It's been years since I've been to the ironbound section of Newark as I moved from this area 6 years ago. Wife came across this place on yelp and we looked and decided as a group of 4 to go. We are so happy that we did. The food was delicious, fresh tasting, prepped to perfection and our waitress was spot on with refills and coming every so often at the perfect time, every time. The place is quaint and they control the lighting for each section which is nice. When we got our menus the lights were made brighter and once we started getting into our food, they were dimmed. Father in law got the pepperoni pizza (5/5) as he was kind enough to share and was cooked to perfection and the parm cheese on it was not skimped on. I also had the Burke sliders which were cooked to medium well as requested (4/5) and the lamb meatballs were amazing (5/5) as my appetizer. My wife for her main course the crispy chicken sandwich which she devoured as did my mother in law. MIL doesn't typically finish her meals, but she sure did this time.

We're staying in Newark on a business trip and didn't want to uber all the way to Jersey City or Hoboken for a great dinner and are SO DELIGHTED we chose Burke's Tavern! From the second we arrived through the pumpkin clad doorway to the last bite, it was a warm, welcoming, delicious experience! Would absolutely go back if we ever find ourselves in this area again! The goat cheese & herbs is unmissable and the pappardelle dish was very memorable! Give them a call ans reserve a table, totally worth it!

It was amazing customer service, I felt like I was in Italy, it was such a vibe, and the food was so amazing

Prices were astronomical and portion sizes were tiny. Also it's most definitely NOT a tavern

Food takes 1.5 hrs. mediocre menu and million dollar chicken is literally hospital food!

One of my favorite stops- really close to arena, perfectly casual & classy with great bartenders and delicious cuisine. When the Portuguese restaurants are packed- definitely come here! A little more elbow room

Burke's Tavern is such a gem for the Ironbound area. The ambiance of the restaurant has a rustic feel and a lot of space. We really enjoyed our server, Vivian. She gave us a great recommendation on ordering the blueberry cheesecake. It was sublime! My partner and I shared it but we are definitely getting our own next time. If you decide to go, I recommend the cheeseburger sliders and the little gem salad!

A cute space with delicious food! I had the spring veggie flatbread which was piled high with greens and veggies, creating a light but filling meal. My partner had the sliders which were juicy and flavorful. We were trying to figure out their burger sauce the rest of the night because it was that good and we want to recreate it at home. Service was great, checked in when appropriate and didn't feel rushed.

My fiancé and I stopped by Burkes tavern tonight for drinks on our way home . We sat at a bar top table for 25 minutes. We weren't offered a menus of even acknowledged. My fiance finally went to the bar to speak with someone about the service. When he started speaking to the bar tender explaining we were waiting for service , the bar tender interrupted him turned around , handed him a menu and said "the kitchens closing in 15 minutes so if you want anything you need to order from the bar " and immediately turned and walked away. We live within walking distance of the bar and was happy to see a nice place in the area to hang and invite friends. But we will not be returning. Terrible service and rude staff

I had the occasion to drop by Burke's Tavern for dinner today.. well sometimes the stars align. I had the most compelling and delicious fresh spinach and savory grilled steak salad with small strips of perfectly cooked bacon. Also included in the medley was grilled Brüssel sprouts, red onions, and a delightfully tasty olive oil based dressing.. wow!! Sometimes fate smiles on you. It has a welcoming cafe style/bistro vibe and the staff are seriously engaged in making your experience the best.. Never thought I would say this, but a bit envious of the folks in Newark!! So enjoyed it..

10/10 this is a quaint perfectly currated space. The server Viv was kind and greeted us so pleasantly and gracefully. The women in my family and I decided to have dinner here before a concert at NJPOC. Everything we ordered was perfectly prepared and absolutely deliciousssss. We had a tomato basil pizza, the Bangkok shrimp, the parpadelle pasta, the sliders, espresso martini, orange wine, espresso magarita, and a few Malibu bay breezes. I am def. Looking forward to coming back I need that pasta in my life again ! Oh and the zepoles the star of the show ! DO NOTTTT skip the desert.

The sliders are amazing. The service is amazing blueberry tart was amazing and so was this Caesar salad. I'll be back especially since this is a newer restaurant in my hometown area. The only reason I haven't given this a five star review is because the drinks were subpar. Other than that I'll definitely be back.

I met up with a friend of mine at this location. When I arrived I found parking nearby. I walked in and sat at the bar. The place is super cute. Diego was our bartender and he was nice. I ordered the LIT and it was pretty good. My friend got the garlic bread and shrimp and I tasted both. They were both very good. The shrimp especially was good. The bill was super affordable. I really had a good time and will return.

Amazing food! Get the goat cheese and herbs. It has a bistro feel. Loved it! .......................

Good food Best place in the Ironbound! Great food, drinks and service! Cute and chill vibes!

Ambiance is outstanding for the location. Food was excellent as well. I had the Bronzino and it was cooked perfectly. Nice presentation as well. A few missteps. Most meals were served but my wife's had a 10 minute delay for some unknown reason. Always awkward when everyone gets their meal but someone doesn't. Always thought it best to hold meals and bring them all out together. Old fashioned was tasty as well. Nice quick walk to The Rock afterwards. Will certainly be back.

Great meal, ambiance and especially wait staff. Would visit here often if I was local. We had an incident with one of the older members of our party outside the restaurant and the staff was incredible, coming out to comfort us while EMS came. Truly compassionate people.

Chill spot, with cool vibes tunes playing in the Ironbound section of Newark. Cocktails don't disappoint and the food is flavorfully delicious (cocktail Palo Santo, food Brick oven Pepperoni Pizza) . Staff is accommodating, attentive and emanate the cool vibes spirit of the restaurant. Definitely adding this local gem to my list of favs.

Finallllyyyyy!!! What a nice revamp of the space, new owners have a vision. Prosecco on top? Yes please!!! Have I mentioned they have best French fries in town? Please never change that. Service always impeccable, everyone is just happy and friendly.

We had an amazing experience dining at Burke's Tavern! The ambiance of the Tavern was warm and welcoming. Our table tried the following appetizers Bangkok shrimp - grilled buffalo wings and goat cheese which all didn't disappoint with delicious flavor. The flat bread and the olive oil dipping was wonderful. Definitely try the pizza and the Burke sliders they were excellent! The million dollar chicken had a wonderful flavor. For desserts we tried their rich blueberries cheesecake and z with ice cream which was the pefect ending to our dinner. We were not rushed and service was top notch with extremely friendly and hospitable owners , bartenders, and the wait staff ! We will definitely be back- it was worth the trip !

Closed early, terrible bartender, -1/10 would recommend. The waitress and the food were the only good thing about this place.

NEW business alert in newark! Hell's Kitchen was previously here but like many businesses during the pandemic, had to to shut down unfortunately. I live in the neighborhood so often walked past and wondered what would come of this place. Well now welcome BURKE'S TAVERN. From the outside, the aesthetic is very appealing and modern. Having been opened only a few weeks, I was happy to see a small crowd on the Friday evening I visited. (Yay to local businesses!) When I entered, I was told to pick whichever seat I wanted, as long as there was silverware. After sitting, the first thing I noticed was the decor and atmosphere. Dim lighting, warm, inviting, with a touch of bourgeoise! So basically everything that I LOVE. There was a little mishap with my starter (was brought a different order)- but everything came out relatively quickly despite that. I ordered the Buffalo wings and BURKE'S sliders. I love that I got mostly flats (who told you guys lol) they were hot and JUICY. Not so much Buffalo but I don't entirely mind since I'm not a huge fan of Buffalo. I just always order a "safe" food when eating at new restaurants haha. There was a very light sprinkling of Buffalo so if you really love Buffalo, not sure if this is the wing for you my friend. I ordered the sliders medium-rare and they came out PERFECTLY. (I see whatcha cooking in there chef!) the order comes with 3 sliders and they're pretty big, I could only eat 2 and saved the rest for home. Not sure what they were going for as far as music but I appreciate the diversity in the playlist. It was a mix of hotel lobby music, pop, rock, and a little of everything else. It got pretty loud towards the end of my dining experience which I could imagine is distracting if you're here with a group or on a date. Excited to see this local business grow and look forward to trying some of their other dishes!

our absolute favorite restaurant almost anywhere. Best described as new American comfort Food with the twist. The chef is phenomenal. The service is also wonderful and attentive. A generous poor of wine. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommend.

A classic restaurant that one might expect to walk into in Jersey City, complete with a typewriter and old-timey suitcases. Do not let yourself be fooled by their beautifully plated creations--each course is more challenging to figure out how to eat than the last. Although half of my crab avocado toast ended up on the table, bench, and floor on the way to my mouth, it was still delicious.

Has to be my favorite restaurant this side of Manhattan! As soon as I sat at the bar, looked over the menu, I said to myself, "this place either knows what they're doing, or they're posing" THEY KNOW WHAT THEY'RE DOING!!! I saw they had Cacio E Pepe on the menu and knew if they could pull this off, it's gonna be a good night. They pulled it off! Best Cacio E Pepe I've had outside of Rome! The Little Gem Salad is fantastic! Pizza, amazing! I mean everything you get here is worth it. Cocktails and music are also ON POINT! I highly doubt you would be disappointed if you came. I never am. Great job to the chef, bartender and staff! You guys really nailed it! OH! And that cheesecake??!?

I have been to Burke's twice now (both times a Wednesday night) and it's safe to say this is the Ironbound's best restaurant, hands down. It helps that it's not BYOB - which is getting old very quickly, Jersey - and has a short but excellent wine selection, and a great cocktail bar. The decor is a sort of West Village rustic Boho, which is warm and inviting on a cold dark night. The food can best be described as modern American meets gastropub staples but done with great care - frankly, if you can't get the basics right, why bother? There is only ever one waiter and one bartender when I've dined there, but they seem to keep their service and attention humming without delays or hiccups - whether it's prepping tables, taking food and drink orders, bussing, whatever. Other restaurants can learn from this kind of service efficiency. I've ordered salads, dips, a sandwich, and pasta, all of which have been incredible. My friend had the sliders last time we were there.

So I've been here twice now and both times the food was actually really good and tasted of quality. I come by myself and open my laptop and do work. I've had the gem salad and goat cheese app and they're both great starters. It definitely has a hipster vibe in here. Not bad at all. The service is cool. I would definitely come here time and time again.

My husband and I had yet another amazing night celebrating Valentine's Day at Burke's. It's nice to walk in and be treated like family and seeing other locals and 1st timers that are like brothers and sisters. We've had everything on the menu and it's all top notch and delicious. Their craft drinks are high quality ingredients that are much appreciated. You get all of this is an awesome setting with iconic aesthetics.