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Stuck in Newark Airport and in need of a place to eat? Check out this updated guide, which maps out all the choices, from quick bites and burgers to lengthy booze-fueled meals that will make the layover just fly by. We start with Eater's top overall picks for Newark and continue to map out each and every dining possibility.
[Click on the map to see where the recommended restaurants are located.]
Newark's Five Standouts
Vino Volo: This is about as upmarket as you're going to get at Newark (EWR). A nice chain of airport wine bars with well selected lists and compatible snacks. [Terminal C, Post-security, Concourse 1 near Gate 74]
Earl of Sandwich: It's still an airport sandwich but it's the best airport sandwich around. Also on offer: salads, nachos, potato skins, artichoke dip, and desserts plus beer, wine, and cocktails. [Terminal A, Post-security, Gates A20 - 28]
Le Grand Comptoir: Like Vino Volo, Le Grand Comptoir is a mini chain of airport wine bars serving a great list of vino along with snacks (baked camembert, beef carpaccio), salads, sandwiches, and heartier mains. [Terminal C, Post-security, Concourse 3 near Gate C124]
Grand Central Oyster Bar: Sure you're missing the ambiance that is 85% of what makes the original Grand Central Oyster bar so great, but hey, this is a great place for some crab cakes or fried calamari and a glass of wine pre or post flight. [Terminal C, Post-security, Concourse 1 near gate 70]
Smashburger: Growing burger chain Smashburger serves up a very decent fast food patty. When there's no Shake Shack or Five Guys around, this is the chain to hit. And the special New Jersey burger features Applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, grilled onions, haystack onions, lettuce, tomato and mayo on an onion bun. [Terminal C, post-security, Concourse 3 near Gate 124]
Bolding and * denotes Eater's seal of approval
Terminal A
Quick Meal
· Abica Coffee: airport coffee (post-security, Gates A20-28).
· Abica Coffee/Boar's Head: airport coffee and sandwiches (post-security, Gates A10-18).
· Auntie Anne's (post-security, Rotunda to Gates A20-28)
· Cheeburger Cheeburger: you may get a normal burger or one that fills you with rancor and regret at this national chain. (pre-security, Food Court).
· Dunkin' Donuts: coffee, breakfast sandwiches (pre-security, near Gates A30-39 and near entrance to Gates A10 - 18).
· Golden Krust: Jamaican jerk chicken, buns, sandwiches, pastries (pre-security, between Gates A20 - 28 and A30 - 39).
· Jamba Juice: recommended for smoothie and fresh juice lovers (pre-security, Food Court).
· Jamba Juice Express: pre-made smoothies to-go (post-security, Gates A20-28).
· Java Moon Café: airport coffee (pre-security, Gates A30-39).
· Jersey Mike's: location of the New Jersey sub and sandwich chain (pre-security, Food Court, with Manchu Wok).
· Manchu Wok: location of the Asian fast food chain (pre-security, Food Court, with Jersey Mike's).
· Market Fresh: salads, sandwiches, coffee, and snacks. (post-security, Gates A10 - 18 and A20 - 28).
· Qdoba: Want an almost Chipotle-like quality burrito? Make sure to stop at Qdoba. (pre-security, Food Court).*
· Villa Pizza: pizza (pre-security, Food Court).
Fast Casual/Bars
· Ruby Tuesday: generic fast casual fare of sandwiches, salads, burgers, and overpriced drinks (post-security, Gate 39).
· Earl of Sandwich: It's still an airport sandwich but it's the best airport sandwich around. Also on offer: salads, nachos, potato skins, artichoke dip, and desserts plus beer, wine, and cocktails (post-security, Gates A20 - 28).*
· Currito Cantina: burritos, guacamole, tacos, and other airport Mexican cantina fare. Currito has its fair share of loyalists (post-security, Concourse for Gates A10-18).
Leisurely Meal
· Tony Roma's: The famous ribs chain (pre-security, near entrance to Gates A30-39).
· Philips Seafood: A seafood chain serving Maryland favorites like crab cakes and Blue Crab Margaritas. Philips has nine airport locations but this Newark one just opened in summer 2011 (post-security, Concourse for Gates A30 - 39).
Terminal B
Quick Meal
· Currito's Burritos: burritos, tacos (pre-security, Food Court).
· Dunkin' Donuts: coffee, pastries, breakfast sandwiches (pre-security, Ground Transportation).
· Famous Famiglia: Pizza (pre-security, Food Court).
· Island Chicken (pre-security, in the Food Court).
· Java Moon Café: airport coffee (post-security, Corridor to Gates B40-47).
· Mediterranean Bistro (post-security, Gates B61).
· Newark Express: snacks (post-security, Gates B61).
· Sandella's Flatbread Grill: flatbreads, sandwiches, panini (post-security, Gate B47).
· Sora Sushi: sushi to-go (post-security, Gate B40 - 47).
· Subway (pre-security, Food Court).
· Wendy's (pre-security, Food Court).
Fast Casual/Bars
· Belgian Beer Café: Belgian brews and snacks (post-security, Gates B50-58).
· Champp's: Americana-themed sports bar with pastas, salads, sandwiches, and mains like fish 'n' chips, chicken kung pao, and baby back ribs (post-security, Gates B40-47).
· Chili's Too: one of the few New York City-area locations of the Mexican/American chain (pre-security, Near Entrance to Gates B60-68).
· City Point Bar: this bar offers beer, wine, and cocktails at airport prices (pre-security, near entrance to Gates B51-57).
· McGinley's Pub: beer, bar food, televisions (post-security, Gates B60-68).
· The Unusual Times: a bar/restaurant operated by Hendrick's Gin, serving British pub food, beer, wine, and plenty of gin-based cocktails.
Terminal C
Quick Meal
· Asian Chao: food court Chinese (post-security, Concourse 3 near Gate C134).
· Auntie Anne's: ever-present pretzels (post-security, Concourse 3 near Gate C124).
· Balducci's: good to-go salads, pre-made entrees, sandwiches, and snacks (post-security, Near Checkpoint to Concourse 1).
· Ben and Jerry's (post-security, Concourse 1 near Gate C90).
· Brooklyn Deli: sandwiches (post-security, Concourse 3 near Gate C134).
· Crumbs Bake Shop: the ever-growing oversized cupcake chain (post-security, Near Checkpoint to Concourse 2).
· Dunkin' Donuts: coffee, breakfast sandwiches, and more (pre-security, International Arrivals and post-security, Concourse 1 near Gate 90).
· Famous Famiglia: pizza (post-security, Concourse 3 near Gate C134).
· The Grove (pre-security, near checkpoint to Gates C101-115 and post-security, near Gate C83 and C94).
· Hudson News/Euro Café (pre-security, Bag Claim # 9).
· Jake's Coffee House: generic airport coffee (post security, Concourse 2 near Gate C109).
· Jamba Juice: smoothie heaven (post-security, Concourse 3 near Gate C133).
· Juan Valdez: airport coffee (post-security, Concourse 1 near Gate C75).
· La Tapenade (post-security, Concourse 3 near Gate C124).
· McDonald's (post-security, Concourse 1 near Gate C74).
· Market Fresh: salads, sandwiches, coffee, and snacks (post-security, Concourse 3 near Gate C133).
· Nathan's: a taste of Coney Island, sort of (post-security, Concourse 1 near Gate C75).
· Ruby's Diner: burgers, fries, milkshakes, etc. (post-security, Concourse 2 near Gate C101).
· Sandella's: flatbreads (pre-security, Baggage Claim #6).
· Smashburger: Growing burger chain Smashburger serves up a very decent fast food patty. When there's no Shake Shack or Five Guys around, this is the chain to hit (post-security, Concourse 3 near Gate C124).*
· South Philly Steak & Fries: a taste of South Philly, sort of (post-security, Concourse 1 near Gate C75).
· Starbucks (pre-security, Arrivals Level International and post security, near the entrance to Concourse 3).
· The Grove: a juice bar (post-security, Concourse 2 near Gate C83 and near Gate C94).
· Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen (post security, Concourse 1 near Gate C80).
· Vito's Deli (post-security, Concourse 2 near Gate C104).
· Wok & Roll (post-security, Concourse 1 near Gate C90).
Fast Casual/Bars
· Greenleaf's Grille: freshly made salads, paninis, and sandwiches (post-security, Concourse 1 near Gate C75).
· Caliente Cab: tacos and margaritas from the notorious New York City chain (post-security, near Gate C90).
· Garden State Diner: The closest thing in this airport to a true New Jersey diner experience. They do breakfast, lunch, dinner, burgers, milkshakes, and other expected classics (post-security, Concourse 1 near Gate C82).
· Guinness Pub: traditional Irish beer and traditional Irish food (post-security, Concourse 1 near Gate C84).
· Hamachi Sushi: equivalent to supermarket sushi, which can work in a pinch (post-security, Concourse 3 near Gate C120).
· Heineken Lounge: a beer bar for Heineken lovers who like to lounge (post security, Concourse 2 near Gate C102).
· Ruby's Diner: service is quick, food is about what one would expect from an airport diner (post-security, Gates C101-115).
· Samuel Adam's Brew Club: sports bar with food (post security, Concourse 2 near Gate C112).
· Vino Volo: This is about as upmarket as you're going to get in an airport. A nice chain of airport wine bars with well selected lists and compatible snacks (post-security, Concourse 1 near Gate C74).*
Leisurely Meal
· Gallagher's Steakhouse: New York's Gallagher's Steakhouse is transported to Newark, complete with checkered tablecloths and old photos. The menu features steak, salad, jumbo shrimp cocktail, onion soup, and other classics (post-security, Concourse 3 near Gate C120).*
· Grand Central Oyster Bar: Sure you're missing the ambiance that is 85% of what makes the original Grand Central Oyster bar so great, but hey, this is a great place for some crab cakes or fried calamari and a glass of wine pre or post flight. (post-security, Concourse 1 near Gate C70).*
· Le Grand Comptoir: Like Vino Volo, Le Grand Comptoir is a mini chain of airport wine bars serving a great list of vino along with snacks (baked camembert, beef carpaccio), salads, sandwiches, and heartier mains (post-security, Concourse 3 near Gate C124).*
