Newark recs near the NJPAC?

[sockii]

Going to an event at the NJPAC in Newark this Saturday with a group of friends, and we're interested in recs for good places to eat dinner afterwards. I expect there will be between 6-10 of us, and we're looking for something walkable from the Center as most folks'll be hitting the train station right afterwards (only 1 or 2 of us will have cars). Not familiar at all with the area so not sure what's good.

Any type of cuisine is okay, but preferably nothing too fancy or that would require reservations, since we don't know when things will wrap up.

Thanks in advance for any help!

[MJP]

If you have to walk and have zero transit access, Seabra's Rodizio is right across the street. I haven't been there, but we walked in once and decided to go to Ironbound instead. I don't think there's much else; all the good stuff in Newark is basically in the Ironbound.

[Curlz]

The light rail now runs between NJPAC and Penn Station in Newark, so you have EASY options! If you go back to Penn Station and walk about 4 blocks up Ferry Street (out the back door of Penn Sta), you'll be at Adega Grill, and within reach of numerous other places. Check out the Ironbound threads here on eG and you'll see you have lots of choices!

[MJP]

Oh yeah, good point on the light rail! If you guys are going to be really hungry, on Monroe Street is Brasilia Grill. The rodizio there is amongst the best, and the salad bar is expansive enough to fill you up before you have your actual meal. It's got cafeteria ambiance, but the food is amazing.

[sockii]

If you have to walk and have zero transit access, Seabra's Rodizio is right across the street.  I haven't been there, but we walked in once and decided to go to Ironbound instead.  I don't think there's much else; all the good stuff in Newark is basically in the Ironbound.

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I have a feeling we're all going to be pretty braindead and tired after the day, so the closer and less work to get to, the more likely folks'll go for it. Thanks for the name, I'll check out the details!

[Curlz]

Brasilia is definitely a good rec, particularly if you have some serious eaters on hand! Adega is 'fancier' in terms of atmosphere.

Another couple of ideas that you can easily get to by cab: 27 Mix is at 27 Halsey Street (all of 2-3 blocks to walk if you're a big group); NJPAC also has its own restaurant, called Theater Square Grill, right in the facility. A bit overpriced for what it is, imo, but it doesn't get any more convenient. I just think you'll have more FUN in the Ironbound.

[aaronwcpa]

I have walked in the cold of winter from Penn Station to Brasalia Grill and it is really a short walk and well worth it but you must be hungry.