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NICO Kitchen + Bar, Newark, NJ

NICO Kitchen + Bar

4.2
4.2
1899 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Unwind from the grind at NICO, Newark's most relaxing space. Savor our American menu and the best fries you've ever had. NICO is the perfect place to meet up with friends after work, enjoy a pre-show meal before your NJPAC performance.. Our award-winning team is always here to bring you good times, great music, and delicious vibes.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bistro, American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 11:30 am–8:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    NICO offers free parking with validation on non-show nights only (although not in conjunction with any NJPAC performance)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Watterson

What 1,899 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NICO Kitchen + Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "great service" and "delicious food." Situated conveniently for NJPAC events, patrons appreciate the "excellent atmosphere," varied menu, and standout dishes like the hot honey wings. Despite occasional service delays, the restaurant remains a popular choice for pre-show meals.

1,899 Reviews
  1. Stacy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice restaurant to eat at.. especially before a show, food was delicious and servers were very friendly and attentive, I will definitely be back

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Service was good but the food was not good and it was overpriced.

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  3. Margaret

    Seattle13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nico's is the perfect pre-concert restaurant! Located right in the NJPAC, it couldn't be more convenient. The drinks, and dinner options were fabulous, and the service was excellent. The owner even came by and cordially asked if everything was just right.

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  4. Anna

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, gracious service and lovely room.

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  5. DimitriN

    New York City32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really impressively delicious. Each entree was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented.

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  6. Marylou VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was excellent. Specials on the menu were well prepared and delicious. We always find the people working at this restaurant so friendly and accommodating. We dine her before our concerts and it works perfectly.

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  7. roye

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved Nico... would definitely be back, the biscuits were recommended and they didn't disappoint..the cocktails and entrées were also delicious and service is top notch.. would definitely recommend it especially if you have a show to catch

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  8. Kim VIP

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place pre-show! Great cocktails, food and vibe.

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  9. Althene

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time at Nico’s. I had tix to the comedy she, so we decided to grab dinner. I had the shrimp scampi. It was delicious. I’ll be going back!
    NICO Kitchen + BarResponded on March 2, 2025
    Hi Althene, Thanks for choosing NICO as your dinner venue before the NJPAC show. We appreciate your patronage! NICO staff

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  10. GradyB

    Atlantic City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I always reserve dinner there everytime I book a comedy show we love hving dinner b4 show, our 1 main complaint is they need more variety of food, they down size there menu for what reason I don't know they use to hve more to chose from now there's barely anything to chose from, as time goes on every place always change for the wost thts h u start losing customers please do better with ur menu bcuz is a really nice place to eat b4 a show

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FAQs

NICO Kitchen + Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 297-5855.

NICO Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 1899 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for NICO Kitchen + Bar

One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bistro, American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 11:30 am–8:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    NICO offers free parking with validation on non-show nights only (although not in conjunction with any NJPAC performance)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Watterson
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