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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Jersey City, NJ by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Rumba Cubana with a 4.6-star rating from 2,448 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 82/100. Also in the top tier: Meximodo Jersey City – Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar and Battello - Italian Restaurant / Wedding & Events Venue. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Jersey City is 4.4 stars from 1,550 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Jersey City range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 10, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
Madame
Madame stands out for its inventive French-Asian fusion and consistently excellent dining experience, earning it top rankings among Jersey City restaurants.
Most Reviewed
Porta
A high review count reflects widespread popularity and a reliable, crowd-tested experience that many diners have enjoyed.
If you're short on time, Porta is great for casual groups and Neapolitan pizza, while Madame offers a more refined, date-night ambiance. Reservations are recommended for the popular rooftop spots.
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4.4★
Avg rating
1,550
Avg reviews
Jun 10, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
This Jersey City restaurant earns a 4.6-star rating from over 2,400 reviews.
235 Pavonia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USAA local favorite with 4.6 stars from over 1,600 Google reviews.
25 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA4.5 stars from over 2,300 Google reviews, a trusted Jersey City dining choice.
502 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USARestaurants Rankings in Jersey City, NJ
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Rumba Cubana235 Pavonia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA | 4.6★ | 2,448 |
| #2 | Meximodo Jersey City – Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar25 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA | 4.6★ | 1,615 |
| #3 | Battello - Italian Restaurant / Wedding & Events Venue502 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA | 4.5★ | 2,315 |
| #4 | Porta135 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA | 4.1★ | 3,330 |
| #5 | Lighthorse Tavern199 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA | 4.4★ | 1,655 |
| #6 | San Patricios | The Life of Reilly8 Erie St A, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA | 4.5★ | 587 |
| #7 | The Ashford145 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA | 4.0★ | 1,831 |
| #8 | RoofTop at Exchange Place1st St #1, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA | 4.2★ | 3,478 |
| #9 | Hudson & Co.3 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA | 4.2★ | 2,387 |
| #10 | Fire and Oak479 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA | 4.3★ | 2,037 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Jersey City
Well-rated Jersey City restaurant with 4.1 stars from 3,330 reviews.
135 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
4.4 stars from over 1,600 reviews, a trusted local dining choice.
199 Washington St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
Boasting 4.5 stars from nearly 600 reviews, this Jersey City spot is a local favorite.
8 Erie St A, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
4.0 stars from over 1,800 Google reviews shows consistent quality.
145 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
4.2 stars from over 3,400 reviews make this Jersey City restaurant a reliable choice.
1st St #1, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
Consistently rated 4.2 stars from over 2,300 Google reviews.
3 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
4.3 stars from over 2,000 Google reviews, reflecting consistently positive customer feedback.
479 Washington Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA
A solid 4.2-star rating from over 1,800 Google reviews.
149 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
A solid 4.4-star rating from over 1,400 Google reviews.
351 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
Hundreds of reviews rate this Jersey City restaurant 4.2 stars solidly.
2 2nd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
Solid 4.3-star rating from over 1,000 local reviews.
146 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
A solid 4.4-star rating from over a thousand Google reviews makes this a trusted local choice.
339 Communipaw Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304, USA
A top-rated Jersey City restaurant with 4.5 stars from over 1,000 Google reviews.
390 4th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA
A popular local spot with a strong 4.6-star rating from over 800 reviews.
67 Terhune Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA
Consistently rated 4.7 stars from over 460 Google reviews, a local favorite.
30 Mall Dr W, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA
Consistently earns a solid 4.4-star rating from over 240 customer reviews.
400 Claremont Ave #6043, Jersey City, NJ 07304, USA
A popular local spot with a strong 4.5-star rating from nearly 100 reviews.
837 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07310, USA
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Restaurants in Jersey City, NJ — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rumba Cubana | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 2,448 |
| 2 | Meximodo Jersey City – Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 1,615 |
| 3 | Battello - Italian Restaurant / Wedding & Events Venue | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 2,315 |
| 4 | Porta | 73/100 | 4.1 ★ | 3,330 |
| 5 | Lighthorse Tavern | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 1,655 |
| 6 | San Patricios | The Life of Reilly | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 587 |
| 7 | The Ashford | 71/100 | 4.0 ★ | 1,831 |
| 8 | RoofTop at Exchange Place | 75/100 | 4.2 ★ | 3,478 |
| 9 | Hudson & Co. | 75/100 | 4.2 ★ | 2,387 |
| 10 | Fire and Oak | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 2,037 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · June 2026
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