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Licensed & Insured Restaurants in Elizabeth, NJ

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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Elizabeth, NJ by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is DEL PORTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT with a 4.9-star rating from 4,022 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Don Felix Bar & Restaurant and La Roca Restaurant. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Elizabeth is 4.5 stars from 3,168 reviews per business on average.

Restaurants in Elizabeth range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).

Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.

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Top Rated Restaurants

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DEL PORTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

4.9(4,022 reviews)

91 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA

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Don Felix Bar & Restaurant

4.8(5,130 reviews)

559 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA

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La Roca Restaurant

4.7(3,094 reviews)

147 Elmora Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA

Restaurants Rankings in Elizabeth, NJ

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Price
#1	DEL PORTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT91 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA	4.9★	4,022	$–$$$$
#2	Don Felix Bar & Restaurant559 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA	4.8★	5,130	$–$$$$
#3	La Roca Restaurant147 Elmora Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA	4.7★	3,094	$–$$$$
#4	Valenca Restaurant665 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA	4.5★	6,984	$–$$$$
#5	Rancho Mateo Colombian Steakhouse248 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA	4.3★	6,211	$–$$$$
#6	KAI Restaurant & Bar520 Bayway, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA	4.8★	612	$–$$$$
#7	The Garden Restaurant and Lounge331 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA	4.0★	1,180	$–$$$$
#8	El Nacho’s Cantina Mexican Restaurant and Bar746 Carlton St #752, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA	4.6★	6,192	$–$$$$
#9	Minhoto Restaurant851 E Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA	4.5★	1,068	$–$$$$
#10	Brisas Bakery & Restaurant262 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA	4.5★	3,430	$–$$$$

Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026

All Restaurants in Elizabeth

Valenca Restaurant

4.5· 6,984 reviews

665 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA

Rancho Mateo Colombian Steakhouse

4.3· 6,211 reviews

248 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA

KAI Restaurant & Bar

4.8· 612 reviews

520 Bayway, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA

The Garden Restaurant and Lounge

4.0· 1,180 reviews

331 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA

El Nacho’s Cantina Mexican Restaurant and Bar

4.6· 6,192 reviews

746 Carlton St #752, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA

Minhoto Restaurant

4.5· 1,068 reviews

851 E Jersey St, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA

Brisas Bakery & Restaurant

4.5· 3,430 reviews

262 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA

El Roble "Restaurant & Bar"

4.5· 1,090 reviews

306 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA

Spicy Burro Mexican Restaurant Bar

4.6· 1,469 reviews

630 Clarkson Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA

Noches de Colombia

4.4· 6,009 reviews

545 Bayway, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA

Parador Rojo Restaurant

4.3· 3,708 reviews

582 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA

Algarve Restaurant

4.3· 2,407 reviews

658 Van Buren Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, USA

Tropicana Diner and Bakery

4.3· 3,474 reviews

545 Morris Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA

House 157 Restaurant

4.6· 2,925 reviews

157 E Westfield Ave, Roselle Park, NJ 07204, USA

Chismorris

4.3· 414 reviews

27 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07208, USA

Olga's Place

4.4· 1,668 reviews

214 LT Glenn Zamorski Dr, Elizabeth, NJ 07206, USA

Tiki Mojito

4.7· 2,274 reviews

525 Bayway, Elizabeth, NJ 07202, USA

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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: May 17, 2026.