Lokal Eatery & Bar

4.2
1105 reviews from Google

Lokal is an addition to Jersey City’s revitalized dining scene. Keeping to its namesake, the restaurant incorporates fresh and locally sourced ingredients from the Garden State. The food menu ranges from a raw bar and other seafood options, reflective of its waterfront location, to small plates made to be shared tapas-style—including pan seared scallops, homemade hummus, mushrooms al ajillio and rock shrimp—a flat bread section and more. There are various vegetarian and vegan options. The beverage menu boasts an extensive wine and craft cocktail program. Lokal has a large bar area, several private dining spaces and floor to ceiling windows providing panoramic, jaw dropping views of the Manhattan skyline..

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Customer's reviews

Imagine having one of the best views of New York City and Manhattan on a Friday night, sipping your favorite drink and having a great conversation with someone you love. Lokal can give you that experience—you just have to be ready to loosen the wallet a bit. We started with the Lamb Bites, which were nicely cooked and came in a good portion. For the main course, we had the Truffle Mac & Cheese and the Grilled Chicken—both were tasty and satisfying. The chicken could’ve been a little juicier, but overall it was still good. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, which made the night even better. We’ll probably come back with friends—hopefully next time they won’t charge $6.50 for a single glass of sparkling water! ~ sam s
Checked this place out for a birthday dinner my friend planned for me and had the best time! Ambiance was nice and chic-looking with the option of outdoor seating (we decided to sit indoor since it was a bit hot outside). Once we were all seated, our server was attentive and helpful in choosing our cocktails to start off with. I decided to try the Watermelon Sames, which tasted refreshing and perfect for the summer (comes with a watermelon ball)! We also ordered a bunch of appetizers such as the seafood tower, truffle fries, goat cheese croquettes, etc. followed by our entreé, where majority of us ordered the braised short ribs. All tasted amazing and cooked to perfection. Definitely recommend for a celebration! Would also come back to check out their happy hour. ~ Hiromi T
We visited the Local Eatery and Bar recently and loved the food, drinks and ambience. The best part was the location of the restaurant with amazing night time views of downtown New York City! They have indoor and outdoor seating available. I had the lychee martini that tasted very good but they also had several of their own cocktails that sounded amazing. We shared 4 large plates amongst us - the sea bass, the brick chicken, cauliflower steak and mushroom fettuccine. Although the portion sizes were way smaller than we expected, the dishes were all very tasty. Service was friendly too. The prices are on the higher side but you would expect that from a riverside restaurant with great views in Jersey city. ~ Neha V
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Make this Father’s Day one to remember with brunch, happy hour, or dinner at Lokal. From 10 AM to close, we’re serving up Dad’s favorites with handcr… Posted on: June 5, 2025
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Saturday, Sunday, AND Monday! This Memorial Day weekend, let Lokal be part of your plans. We’re serving up our signature brunch all weekend long. Sat… Posted on: May 23, 2025
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Questions & Answers

Are there gluten-free options available?
Yes, we have gluten-free options on our menu. Please ask your server for details.
How would you describe the view?
Amazing. You get to see the entire skyline of lower Manhattan
Is it kid friendly? Is there a kid's menu?
Yes
How would you describe the atmosphere?
Upscale casual.
Is the restaurant open 24 hours?
No, our operating hours are from 11 AM to 11 PM.

Contact information

Phone +1 201-222-6800
Address
2 2nd St Jersey City 07302
Sunday 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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