At The Yard, our Restaurant experience in Newark, NJ brings together fresh flavors, thoughtful service, and a space designed for comfort. Guests appreciate our 4.70 rating across 624 reviews, along with accessible facilities and standout great service and quality.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Yard
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Tender juicy boneless chicken breast, seasoned without measuring spoons just the guide of the ancestors, deep fried. Served with side choice of: Hand-cut Fries, Sweet Potato Tots, or a Side Salad.
Locally made in Newark by Halal Unity Butcher. The chicken sausage is grilled and topped with red raw onions, arugula, spicy pickles, tomatoes, and our Masala Sauce. Served with a choice of: Hand-cut Fries, Sweet Potato Tots, or a Side Salad.
Grilled and chopped jerk chicken thighs served on roti/paratha, with our Osaka Sauce topped with lettuce, tomato, raw red onion, and sweet pickles. Served with side choice of: Hand-cut Fries, Sweet Potato Tots, or a Side Salad.
5 oz. patty, made of fresh domestic shrimp, pan-grilled in garlic butter served with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, spicy pickles, and raw red onions, with our Masala Sauce, on a toasted brioche bun. Served with side choice of: Hand-cut Fries; Sweet Potato Tots; or a Side Salad.
Locally made in Newark, Best Provisions, 100% Beef hotdog. Grilled, and topped with sautéed onions, dill pickles, tomatoes, and the famous Walla Sauce. Served with a choice of: Hand-cut Fries, Sweet Potato Tots, or a Side Salad.
Made with a blend of slow-cooked oxtail, and premium cuts of beef perfectly seared until medium-well. Topped with gruyere cheese, tomato, dill pickles, and crispy shallots, with our Masala Sauce, on a toasted brioche bun. Served with side choice of: Hand-cut Fries; Sweet Potato Tots; or a Side Salad. Can request, Well done *
6 oz Beyond meat patty, grilled to a perfect sear. Topped with arugula, tomato, dill pickles, and raw red onions, with our vegan Yaya Sauce, on a toasted vegan whole wheat bun. Choice: Hand-cut fries, Sweet Potato Tots, or a Side Salad.
Vegan. Gluten Free.
5 oz. patty, made of fresh domestic shrimp, pan-grilled in garlic butter served with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, spicy pickles, and raw red onions, with our Masala Sauce, on a toasted brioche bun.
Tender juicy boneless chicken breast, seasoned without measuring spoons just the guide of the ancestors, deep fried.
A fresh salad of mixed greens, that is topped with cucumbers, heirloom cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, feta cheese, and juicy watermelon. Try it as is or topped with our Fried Chicken Breast (recommended) or Jerk Chicken Thigh. (Osaka Dressing is recommended)
Red leaf lettuce, green leaf lettuce, arugula, spinach, cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, raw red onions served with a side of salad dressing
Vegan. Gluten Free.
Made with a blend of slow-cooked oxtail, and premium cuts of beef perfectly seared until medium-well. Topped with gruyere cheese, tomato, dill pickles, and crispy shallots, with our Masala Sauce, on a toasted brioche bun. Can requested, Well done *
6 oz Beyond meat patty, grilled to a perfect sear. Topped with arugula, tomato, dill pickles, and raw red onions, with our vegan Yaya Sauce, on a toasted vegan whole wheat bun.
Grilled and chopped jerk chicken thighs served on roti/paratha, with our Osaka Sauce topped with lettuce, tomato, raw red onion, and sweet pickles.
Poland Spring.
Vegan, gluten free. Caribbean soda.
Vegan, gluten free. Glass bottle, Coca-Cola made with sugar cane from Mexico.
Vegan, gluten free. Perfect pairing of ginger and the sweetness of pineapple.
Vegan, gluten free. All natural organic strawberry lemonade, made with pure sugar cane. 16 oz. bottle
Vegan, gluten free. Orange soda
Crispy bacon.
Old fashioned southern style hoecakes (cornmeal and buttermilk) served with honey butter (maple syrup if you like the sticky-icky) and a choice of both bacon and two eggs, just how you like 'em.
Deep fried and honey drizzled chicken breast atop a sweet golden brown waffle, served with maple syrup.
Prepared just how you like 'em.
Hand braided Challah bread dipped in a rich egg batter, stuffed with lemon zested mascarpone served golden brown, topped with grilled peaches and maple syrup on the side. Served with two eggs your style.
Sweet large fluffy waffle, served with maple syrup.
The key to life. Flaky, buttery croissant with fresh smoked salmon, cream cheese, tomato, red raw onions, and microgreens, drizzled in the Masala Sauce.
Toasted whole grain bread topped with fresh avocado, tomatoes, red raw onions, micro greens, and our Masala or Osaka (vegan) sauce. Served with a side of home fries. Can be requested vegan*.
Beyond meat product infused with our house spices, and served with home fries, and scrambled vegan “JustEgg” eggs
Buttermilk and cornmeal pancakes. Served with honey butter or maple syrup.
Southern style creamy grits.
Pan seared potatoes with onions and peppers.
Full-sized waffle with butter and maple syrup, and a choice of both bacon and two eggs, just how you like 'em.
Sa(l)mon, we don't pronounce the "L" or take them. Pan seared salmon cakes, served with southern style grits, and two eggs just how you like 'em.
Hear from our valued guests
I heartily suggest this location. Particularly following a performance at the NJPAC theater, the staff here provided excellent service. The tiny eating area was compensated for by the excellent service and careful attention to their patrons. The food was excellent, the sauces are delicious, and the burgers are outstanding. Cauliflower tots are equally delicious. quite open about what they have to offer. I enjoy being able to support Black-owned businesses as well. 🙌🏼 Much love to all of you!
Had the ox tail burger with a side salad. My fiance had wings. It was fye!🔥 Great service. Good music. Cool spot. BYOB. Will definitely come again. 💖
If you’re seeing a show at the NJ Performing Arts Center and are looking for a bite, this is the place. Even if you aren’t seeing a show and are nearby, this is the place. I grabbed their chicken sausage roll before a show. It was so good I had to come back again after—to my memory I don’t think I’ve ever done the same restaurant twice in a day. Their fried chicken sandwich was one of the best I’ve had in recent memory (photo included), and they’ve got *sweet potato tots*—nuff said. Many thanks to Owner Kai and The Yard staff will definitely be back again🔥🔥🔥
We dined at THE YARD today, Valentine's Day. It's a vibe! The staff is so attentive, the food is amazing. We had the oxtail burger, the strawberry lemonade and the hibiscus lemonade. We will definitely be back!
the warm welcome from the ultra friendly staff set the atmosphere for a meal filled with layers of flavor, spice and the right touch of heat. get the walla sauce and put it on EVERYTHING you will not regret it. save room for the coconut cake, slightly grilled , warm with a moist crumb *chef’s kiss* this is a meal I will say dream about for a long while. can’t wait to come back to Newark, thanks to the yard <3
Had the Fish Fillayyyy with cut-fries, very very tasty. The fish filet sandwich was great and also, that Walla Sauce I was dunking the cut-fries into was SUPER tasty. The staff service was excellent. Very attentive and friendly. Ended up ordering "The Breast" to go and had every intention of having it for dinner but... it's just too damn tasty. Eating it now. 5/5 stars. nom nom nom Keep up the good work, thank you for existing and also for being open on xmas eve. :)
I think I may jave had the best sandwich/burger I have ever had. Wife and I came to NJ PAC to see Yo Yo Ma perform and decided to eat here before the concert. I think the Yard may have out performed the concert. Will definitely come down here just to eat here again.
Amazing first experience at the yard. Came here with some coworkers for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem. Staff were super friendly and helpful when placing our orders. Also, they would always come check on us and made sure our drinks were always filled. Superb service! I ordered the seoul sista fried rice. Beautifully plated with a flower in the bowl. The fried rice was made with kimchi that wasn't overly spicy and a large fried egg on top. The Yaya sauce was creamy and paired well with everything. Overall, loved the dish! My coworkers ordered the oxtail sandwich, the walla chicken and the chopped thigh wrap. Everyone loved their dishes and want to come back to try the other dishes. Lastly, we ordered the grilled coconut cake. This is definately a MUST try! First time having a grilled cake and I can say I've been missing out!
Highly recommend this place 100%. The staff here was on top of their service, especially right after a show at the NJPAC theater. Small dining room, but made up for the very nice servers and attentive care they put on their customers. Food was fantastic, sauces are DELISH! Burgers are amazing. Cauliflower tots just as amazing. Very transparent on what they have to offer. Black owned business as well, love being able to support 🙌🏼 Much love to yall!
From the moment we were greeted with "Are you folks gonna hangout with us?" I knew the Yard would be a good choice. There's a good range of dishes all reasonably priced. Service was prompt and friendly. We both went for hot dogs which didn't disappoint. I also had the sweet potato tots which came with a wicked dipping sauce. The cream soda was definitely "a blast from the past" I haven't tried that in years. Make sure you leave room to try the grilled Pound Cake it's amazing. You must try the Yard it won't disappoint
Common questions about The Yard
The Yard is located at 55 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102, United States, Newark, NJ, United States.
You can reach The Yard by calling +1 973-273-0033.
The Yard has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 624 customer reviews.
The Yard features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Yard features the following from the business: Identifies as Black-owned.
The Yard features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Yard features the following highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty.
The Yard features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Yard features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
The Yard features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Yard features the following amenities: Gender-neutral toilets, Restroom, Wi-Fi.
The Yard features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
The Yard features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Transgender safe space.
The Yard features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Yard features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
The Yard features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking.
Business Features
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