New restaurants are opening across New Jersey at a steady pace, and the momentum shows no signs of slowing down. From chef-driven concepts to casual neighborhood spots, this roundup highlights some of the latest openings to keep on your radar this month.
50 Sixx Craft Bar & Kitchen, Mays Landing
A new restaurant and bar is coming to Mays Landing, taking over the former Freddy J’s Bar & Kitchen space on English Creek Avenue. 50 Sixx Craft Bar & Kitchen brings a casual dining experience focused on elevated American fare, craft cocktails, and live entertainment.
Guests can expect a menu of shareable plates, handhelds, entrées, and a rotating selection of craft beer and specialty cocktails. The restaurant also plans to host live music and community events, creating a lively gathering spot for locals and visitors alike.
50 Sixx Craft Bar & Kitchen
5065 English Creek Avenue
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Blu, Livingston
A new upscale dining destination has opened in Livingston, bringing a modern take on American cuisine to Essex County. Blu recently debuted with a menu featuring steaks, seafood, sushi, handcrafted cocktails, and contemporary dishes served in a stylish, high-energy setting.
The restaurant comes from hospitality veteran Tony Settepani and was designed to blend elevated dining with a lively social atmosphere. Guests can expect an expansive bar, raw bar selections, premium cuts, fresh seafood, and a menu built around both classic favorites and modern flavors.
Blu
277 Eisenhower Parkway
Livingston, NJ 07039
Coniglio’s King of Pies, Asbury Park
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The beloved pizza concept from chef Nino Coniglio opened its second New Jersey location in Asbury Park, expanding from its original outpost in Morristown. Known for its carefully crafted 10% sourdough pizza crusts and dedication to traditional pizza-making techniques, Coniglio’s has quickly developed a loyal following among pizza lovers throughout the state.
In addition to its signature pizzas, the restaurant offers Italian-inspired dishes rooted in classic recipes and quality ingredients. The new Asbury Park location brings the brand’s approach to pizza-making and Italian cuisine to the Jersey Shore.
Coniglio’s King of Pies
Exact Location TBD
Asbury Park, NJ
Daddy’s Chicken Shack, New Jersey
A fast-growing chicken sandwich concept is making a comeback in New Jersey. Daddy’s Chicken Shack, known for its Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, tenders, wings, and hand-spun milkshakes, is planning a return to the Garden State under new ownership after previous development efforts in the region stalled.
Founded by husband-and-wife team Pace and Stephanie Webb, the brand has expanded across multiple states with a menu centered around antibiotic-free chicken, scratch-made sauces, and bold flavors. New owner and franchise operator Richard Hall is leading the effort to reintroduce the concept to New Jersey, with plans to open multiple locations throughout the state.
Daddy’s Chicken Shack
1810 Wayside Road
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Good Mood Burgers, Manalapan
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A fast-growing burger brand is making its New Jersey debut in Manalapan. Good Mood Burgers recently opened its first Garden State location, bringing its smashburgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, and upbeat dining experience to Monmouth County.
Founded by restaurant marketing expert and self-proclaimed burger enthusiast David “Rev” Ciancio, the concept focuses on quality ingredients, hospitality, and creating a positive guest experience. The menu features smashburgers made with fresh beef, crispy chicken sandwiches, loaded fries, shakes, and classic comfort food favorites.
Good Mood Burgers
100 Route 9 North
Manalapan, NJ 07726
Inlet Cafe, Highlands
A longtime Jersey Shore favorite has reopened in Highlands after a three-year closure, coming back for their 60th year. First opened by the Lentz family in 1966, Inlet Cafe is now operated by second-generation owners Douglas Lentz and Robin Lentz-Sundstrom, continuing the restaurant’s legacy on the waterfront.
Overlooking Sandy Hook Bay, the restaurant features a relaxed coastal atmosphere with indoor and outdoor dining, a raw bar, and a menu focused on fresh seafood and shore favorites. The reopening brings back a beloved dining destination that has been part of the Highlands community for generations.
Inlet Cafe
3 Cornwall Street
Highlands, NJ 07732
Jane’s Matcha, Jersey City
A popular farmers market favorite is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in Jersey City Heights. Jane’s Matcha, founded by Jane Yang, began at the Riverview Farmers Market and built a loyal following through its hand-whisked matcha drinks and thoughtfully crafted menu.
The new tearoom will serve specialty matcha beverages, including its signature Honeycomb Latte made with local honey, alongside onigiri, shokupan sandos, and other savory offerings developed with Jersey City chef Joe Piccirillo, whose culinary background includes Jean-Georges and Momofuku. In addition to the café, the space will feature a ceramics shop, creating a unique destination centered around tea, food, and community.
Jane’s Matcha
93 Franklin Street
Jersey City, NJ 07307
Grand opening date to be announced.
Krystal, Union
One of the South’s oldest fast-food chains is making its New Jersey debut with a new location in Union. Founded in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1932 during the Great Depression, Krystal built its reputation on small square burgers served on steamed buns and has since grown into a regional staple across the Southeast.
Known for its slider-style burgers, chili cheese pups, fries, and breakfast offerings, the brand has remained a recognizable name for more than 90 years. The Union location marks Krystal’s first restaurant in New Jersey and introduces the historic chain to a new audience in the Northeast.
Krystal
2210 US-22
Union, NJ 07083
Poke Pot, Hoboken
A new poke and tea shop has joined Hoboken’s growing dining scene on historic First Street. Poke Pot recently opened at 303 First Street, serving customizable Hawaiian-style poke bowls made with sushi-grade fish, signature sauces, and a variety of fresh toppings.
Guests can build their own bowls or choose from house creations featuring ingredients like tuna, salmon, vegetables, and flavorful sauces. In addition to poke, the restaurant also offers a selection of teas, creating a fresh and customizable dining option for Hoboken residents and visitors alike.
Poke Pot
303B First Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Shinjuku Station, Clifton
A unique Japanese dining experience is headed to Clifton with the opening of Shinjuku Station. Inspired by the energy and culture of Tokyo’s Shinjuku district, the restaurant will feature a revolving sushi concept that allows guests to enjoy sushi and other Japanese dishes delivered via a conveyor system throughout the dining room.
In addition to its kaiten sushi experience, Shinjuku Station will offer a menu of sushi, sashimi, specialty rolls, ramen, appetizers, desserts, and Japanese beverages. The concept combines traditional Japanese cuisine with modern technology to create an interactive dining experience for guests of all ages.
Shinjuku Station
The Promenade Shops at Clifton
850 Route 3
Clifton, NJ 07012
The Kati Roll Company, Jersey City
A popular New York City fast-casual concept known for its Kolkata-style street food is making its New Jersey debut in Jersey City. The Kati Roll Company will officially open its first Garden State location on July 1, bringing its signature handheld rolls, rice bowls, and authentic Indian flavors across the Hudson River.
Founded by Payal Saha in Greenwich Village in 2002, the brand has grown to multiple locations across New York City, London, and Dallas while maintaining its focus on scratch-made ingredients and traditional recipes. Signature menu items include the Unda Chicken Tikka Roll, Shami Kabab Roll, biryani bowls, house-made Alphonso mango lassis, and freshly prepared sauces and fillings made daily.
The Kati Roll Company
Exact Location TBD
Jersey City, NJ
Toastique, Montclair
A health-focused café franchise has opened its newest New Jersey location in downtown Montclair. Toastique debuted on Church Street in June, bringing its menu of gourmet toasts, smoothie bowls, cold-pressed juices, handcrafted coffee, and grab-and-go offerings to Essex County.
The new café is owned by New Jersey native Zairah Ahmed, a former Pilates instructor and personal trainer whose passion for health and wellness inspired her first business venture. Founded in Washington, D.C. in 2018, Toastique has expanded nationwide with a focus on fresh, made-to-order food, specialty beverages, and nutrient-dense ingredients. Popular menu items include avocado toast creations, açai bowls, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, and specialty coffees, with gluten-free, nut-free, and halal options available.
Toastique
25 Church Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
Tony Boy’s Sandwich House, Cranford
A popular Central Jersey sandwich shop is expanding with a new location in downtown Cranford. Tony Boy’s Sandwich House recently announced plans for its second storefront, bringing its oversized sandwiches, Italian-American specialties, and deli favorites to Union County.
Founded by Anthony “Tony Boy” Rinaldi, the concept has built a loyal following for its creative sandwich combinations, premium ingredients, and neighborhood deli atmosphere. The new Cranford location will expand the brand beyond its original Edison shop while continuing its focus on fresh ingredients, classic deli traditions, and signature sandwich creations.
Tony Boy’s Sandwich House
102C North Union Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016
Uncle Rocco, Hoboken
A new restaurant has opened on Willow Avenue in Hoboken, taking over the former Antique at 112 space. Uncle Rocco brings together classic comfort food and fresh, modern creations in a welcoming neighborhood setting.
The menu features a range of breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner options, from avocado toast and burgers to steak frites and other chef-driven dishes. According to the restaurant’s story, Uncle Rocco was inspired by family traditions and a love of gathering around the table, creating a space where guests can enjoy good food, hospitality, and community. The restaurant also features a private dining room for special events and gatherings.
Uncle Rocco
112 Willow Avenue
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Webster’s Tavern, Somers Point
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A new chapter has begun for a longtime Somers Point gathering place with the opening of Webster’s Tavern. Located on MacArthur Boulevard, the restaurant blends classic tavern hospitality with an updated food and beverage program designed to serve both locals and visitors year-round.
The menu features a mix of seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, and tavern favorites, alongside a full bar and regular entertainment. Webster’s Tavern aims to create a welcoming neighborhood destination where guests can gather for food, drinks, and community in a relaxed setting.
Webster’s Tavern
18 MacArthur Boulevard
Somers Point, NJ 08244
Yala, Hoboken
A new restaurant focused on halal American comfort food is opening in Hoboken. Yala will take over the former Annie & Em’s Bake Shop space on Third Street, bringing a menu of burgers, sandwiches, chicken, and other American favorites made with halal ingredients.
Founded on the belief that great food brings people together, Yala emphasizes quality ingredients, hospitality, and creating an inclusive dining experience for the community. The restaurant’s name comes from an Arabic word meaning “let’s go,” reflecting its mission to gather people around good food and shared experiences.
Yala
155 Third Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
