NICO Kitchen + Bar

4.2

1900 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Good for business meals
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

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

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
(973) 297-5855
Website
http://www.nicokitchenbar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Andrew Watterson
Catering
We can cater any event from breakfasts, lunches or dinners, private parties, corporate events, weddings or Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Private party facilities
We offer elegant private dining options for special events at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ.
Private party contact
Dina Johnson : (973) 468-8566

Location
One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Area
Newark
Cross Street
Mulberry Street
Parking details
NICO offers free parking with validation on non-show nights only (although not in conjunction with any NJPAC performance)
Public transit
Newark Light Rail - NJPAC . Please note: we are under construction and above ground lots are closed. Park in Military Park Garage and follow signs by the box office on how to enter Nico.
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Private dining

coco mojitoUS$13.00
koloa coconut rum, lime, mint
blueberry vodka smashUS$14.00
belvedere vodka, lime, blueberry, mint
ruby red gimletUS$14.00
botanist gin, grapefruit, lime
passion-ritaUS$15.00
patron silver, passion fruit, orange, lime
bourbon muleUS$13.00
high west bourbon, lemon, hibiscus, ginger
blue paradiseUS$13.00
koloa rum, orange, pineapple, lime
the churchillUS$14.00
dewars scotch, sweet vermouth, orange
classic sidecarUS$14.00
nyak cognac, orange, lemon

Beers on Tap

local beers from Newark Local, Hoboken Brewing, Brix City, Cape May, and Brooklyn Brewery. ask your server for current selections

Beers Cans + Bottles

corona extra 4.6% abvUS$10.00
- bottleUS$10.00
yuengling lager 4.5% abvUS$9.00
- bottleUS$9.00
heineken lager 5% abvUS$10.00
- bottleUS$10.00
miller lite 4.2% abvUS$9.00
- bottleUS$9.00
pilsner urquell pilsner 4.4% AbvUS$10.00
- bottleUS$10.00
guinness stout 4.2% abvUS$11.00
- draught canUS$11.00
athletic run wild non-alcoholic IPAUS$9.00
less than 0.5% abv
- canUS$9.00

Wine by the Glass

avissi proseccoUS$13.00
- glassUS$13.00
chapoutier belleruch roséUS$13.00
- glassUS$13.00
ruffino lumina pinot grigioUS$11.00
- glassUS$11.00
conundrum white blendUS$13.00
- glassUS$13.00
mcbride sisters sauvignon blancUS$13.00
- glassUS$13.00
meiomi chardonnayUS$13.00
- glassUS$13.00
seasun pinot noirUS$13.00
- glassUS$13.00
highlands 41 "black granite red blendUS$12.00
- glassUS$12.00
hess shirtail cabernet sauvignonUS$13.00
- glassUS$13.00
domaine chandon brutUS$16.00
- mini splitUS$16.00
moet & chandon imperial brutUS$33.00
- mini splitUS$33.00

Non-Alcoholic

coke, diet coke, sprite, gingerale, lemonadeUS$5.00
orange, cranberry, pineapple juiceUS$6.00
coffeeUS$5.00
saratoga still or sparkling waterUS$9.00
- 1L bottleUS$9.00
teaUS$5.00
espresso, cappuccino, latteUS$6.00

What 1,900 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
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

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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.

1,900 Reviews

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Stacy
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 6 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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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined 7 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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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good. Not crowded. My friend’s salmon was undercooked and they took it back and didn’t charge us. Very apologetic. I would go again before a show.
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Margaret
Seattle13 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 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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Anna
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 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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DimitriN
New York City32 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
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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Marylou VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
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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roye
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 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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Kim
Philadelphia4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 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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Althene
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on 1 March 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 2 March 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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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 1900 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

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

One Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Additional information

Cross Street
Mulberry Street
Area
Newark
Hours of Operation
Tue–Fri 11:30 am–8:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
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)
Public transit
Newark Light Rail - NJPAC . Please note: we are under construction and above ground lots are closed. Park in Military Park Garage and follow signs by the box office on how to enter Nico.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Andrew Watterson
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.nicokitchenbar.com/
Phone number
(973) 297-5855
Catering
We can cater any event from breakfasts, lunches or dinners, private parties, corporate events, weddings or Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
Private party facilities
We offer elegant private dining options for special events at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, NJ.
Private party contact
Dina Johnson : (973) 468-8566

NICO Kitchen + Bar

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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Cocktails

coco mojitoUS$13.00

blueberry vodka smashUS$14.00

ruby red gimletUS$14.00

passion-ritaUS$15.00

bourbon muleUS$13.00

blue paradiseUS$13.00

the churchillUS$14.00

classic sidecarUS$14.00

Beers on Tap

Beers Cans + Bottles

corona extra 4.6% abvUS$10.00

yuengling lager 4.5% abvUS$9.00

heineken lager 5% abvUS$10.00

miller lite 4.2% abvUS$9.00

pilsner urquell pilsner 4.4% AbvUS$10.00

guinness stout 4.2% abvUS$11.00

athletic run wild non-alcoholic IPAUS$9.00

Wine by the Glass

avissi proseccoUS$13.00

chapoutier belleruch roséUS$13.00

ruffino lumina pinot grigioUS$11.00

conundrum white blendUS$13.00

mcbride sisters sauvignon blancUS$13.00

meiomi chardonnayUS$13.00

seasun pinot noirUS$13.00

highlands 41 "black granite red blendUS$12.00

hess shirtail cabernet sauvignonUS$13.00

domaine chandon brutUS$16.00

moet & chandon imperial brutUS$33.00

Non-Alcoholic

coke, diet coke, sprite, gingerale, lemonadeUS$5.00

orange, cranberry, pineapple juiceUS$6.00

coffeeUS$5.00

saratoga still or sparkling waterUS$9.00

teaUS$5.00

espresso, cappuccino, latteUS$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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