The Most Flavorful Pubs in Newark

Brew City Grill

★★★★☆ 4.4 (750) • $$

"I like the atmosphere. However, we must have visited on an off day because our entire party left food on the table. We were one of four tables, so it wasn't busy. Onion rings were greasy. Sandwich was poorly made. Steak was grisly. Pizza arrived at the table with the cheese sliding off one edge. Mushroom burger had few mushrooms. Fries were unevenly salted- one side extra salty, other side unsalted.The curds were great and the only item completely eaten. But the portion seemed less than a full portion when compared with pictures from other yelpers."

Rice Junky

★★★★☆ 4.4 (509) • $$

"Weekday dinner turned into an absolute FEAST! My friend and I decided to treat ourselves, and wow, did we go all in! The vibes here are top-tier! Cute decor, super welcoming staff, and an easy tablet ordering system. We kicked things off with their ice cream soju drinks, which seemed light and cute... until they hit us with a sneaky punch. Food-wise, we skipped the rice bowls (gotta keep the figures in check) and went for a mix of their pan dishes. The CC Pan Dish (Cocaine Chicken) + corn cheese was an elite combo: sweet, flavorful, and comforting. The pork pan dish with macaroni salad was just as delicious, and the Pig Ponzu Salad? Easily my favorite. If you love ponzu, you need to try it! The seafood pancake was crispy and tasty, but I wish it came with more dipping sauce. Also tried their skewers, which were fun to share, but honestly, a bit too much work for me. Huge shoutout to the store manager who checked in on us and convinced us to try the $5 hot sake deal. Let's just say it took our night up a notch. Portions were generous, and we had plenty to take home for lunch the next day. Definitely coming back with friends, especially since they stay open late!"

St. Stephen's Green

★★★★☆ 3.5 (729) • $$

"St Stephen's Green Mountain View CA Tue 8/22/23Meeting Google Analytics Director for beers! Irish pub I've frequented plenty when I had Mountain View office on Castro!Found my old review! Update time is due!©Silicon Valley Irish Fleadh! Sláinte!My dearest friends don't you forget, It's All In A Day's Work they say! And by that I mean the actual workday From sunrise to waaaay past the sunset!This Tuesday early evening visit we ordered Buffalo wings & Sausage & Colcannon, and drunk beers & Irish whiskey! Celebratory ambiance in the air & people come to enjoy outside patio, play music & sing songs!Space Dust beer, Irish whiskey, life's good!A little bit of business, a tad of relaxation!Stephen's Green offers Super Happy Hour SHH 4-5:30 & Happy Hour HH staggered over it 5:30-6:30. Would you've guessed we stayed through both, you'd be 100% correct!Buffalo wings SHH $13 & HH $13Sausage & Colcannon SHH $13 & HH $22My Space Dust SHH $7 & HH $8Drafts SHH $5 & HH $6Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Whiskey, Scotch, RumSHH $5 & HH $6I do have to bring up one memorable experience from the past! A friend & a colleague celebrated milestone birthday catered by Stephen's Green one summer 7-8 years ago. A scavenger hunt with lunch here, it was fun! Classic simple dishes & I still remember, Mac-n-Cheese, Chicken wings, crispy lettuce salad, good ole beers, great times! Meeting friends & catching up is better nowhere else but at St Stephen's Green! Solid food, reliable service, original charm retained over the years! Lotsa spots on Castro dissipated, this one survives the turbulence of times, because it sticks to its guns! The vibe makes you some back every time!*Well, you're walkin' through a city street, you could be in PeruAnd you hear a distant calling & you know it's meant for youThen you drop what you were doing & you join the merry mobAnd before you know just where you are, you're in an Irish pub!So whether you sing or pull a pint, you'll always have a job'Cause wherever you go around the world you'll find an Irish pub![ Update Review #775 w 4 pix on Aug 24, 2023 ]Sláinte! @Stephen's Green Mountain View CA Tue 8/22/23Silicon Valley Irish Fleadh! @Stephen's Green Mountain View CA Tue 8/22/23Irish Whiskey! @St Stephen's Green Mountain View CA Tue 8/22/23St Stephen's Green Mountain View CA Tue 8/22/23"

The Starry Plough

★★★★☆ 4.1 (404) • $$

"Absolutely baller Irish dancing night. I also love that you can stash your bag behind the bar to keep it safe while dancing. Solid beer menu. Didn't try the food."

The Rose & Crown

★★★★☆ 3.6 (514) • $$

"An institution in downtown Palo Alto. Service is friendly and pleasant. Food is serviceable with nothing that stands out. Lots of tables inside and out. Fills up on Stanford football game days. Great beer selection!"

Evergreen Inn & Pub

★★★★☆ 3.7 (465) • $$

"Service here is great. Our waitress came by to check on us couple times to make sure everything's good. Food came out fairly quick. The interior gives me a nostalgic feeling of the 2000s :)Would come back more often since it's close by and the food portion was huge."

The Bistro

★★★★☆ 4 (236) • $$

"The Bistro has been in downtown Hayward for years! They have live bands on certain nights which is great! They are a cash only bar, but don't fret as they do have an ATM inside. Their beer selection changes as they bring in new bears to try. In my most recent visit I saw they now offer charcuterie boards as a snack as they also have a wine list to choose from. They have plenty of seating inside as well as an outdoor patio to enjoy in a nice day or if you want to bring your dog. The staff is always nice every time I decide to stop in. During SF beer week in February they also have the Double IPA festival where they have over 100 breweries and you can sample their beers for a free. It's a very nice festival to have here in Hayward. If you want some chill vibes, check them out!"

Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub

★★★☆☆ 3 (335) • $$

"Okay, it's April 1st, 2022, April Fools Day! DoorDash sends me this offer of "40%-off or $9.00 off" any pizza from Lanesplitter Pizza in Emeryville. What? Is this some kind of joke? Hey, I'm taking this deal. But wait, what's up with all these mixed Yelp reviews? Yikes.....oh well, time to earn that Maverick Badge. Ok, so I ordered a 15" Medium Neapolitan Pepperoni Pizza. It arrives in a plain brown box. No coupons, no thank you card. Nothing to try and get repeat business. Also, no free Parmesan cheese or Pepper packets. So it's like a generic pizza. This is not a good sign.So, this is supposed to be an East Coast style pizza. What's that mean?-large slices-thin, crispy crust, sometimes charred-traditional and classic style pizza-made with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and meat/veggie toppingsYes, that's what I received, an East Coast pizza. Big, thin, foldable slices. I warmed up my pizza in the oven for 6-mins @ 400*F. It came out hot, with beautiful colors and good taste. A little on the oily side. I like my pizza with more cheese.When you're hungry, any pizza is good pizza.This pizza was okay, so 3-stars."

Ben 'N Nick's

★★★★☆ 4.3 (82) • $$

"Ben 'N Nick's is one of my favorite places to grab a pint and a quick bite to eat. It's good pub food at a good price point. Service is always super friendly, and there are a few tables outside, if that's your preference (heat lamps don't always work, though). A minor gripe is that aside from salads and a few celery sticks, there are hardly any vegetables on the menu. It's a cash-free establishment."

Johnny's Pub

★★★★☆ 4.3 (49) • $

"Friendly neighborhood dive bar. Rhonda is amazing and their Friday night karaoke with Adonis is not to be missed. Definitely worth a visit."

Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House

★★★★☆ 3.7 • $$

"My friends and I came here to attend a friend's band's concert. Hubby dropped my friend and I off and another couple of friends drove but had a hard time finding parking on a Friday night so they parked in a lot. This is a humongous place with two big rooms and a rooftop with seating. I hadn't eaten dinner so using the QR code on the table, you can order drinks and meal and/or appetizers and pay on your phone, very convenient! They have a huge menu! We had a Diamond Dealer moscow mule, beer, cheese croquettes, fried brussel sprouts, a basket of french fries and a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw. The drinks and food came out pretty quickly and there is plenty of seating inside the venue. I thoroughly enjoyed the Diamond drink, along with the crispy french fries and fried chicken sandwich. Next time, I'll try one of their beers since it is a brewery!"

Monkey King Pub & Grub

★★★★☆ 3.5 • $$

"My first impressions of Monkey King Pub & Grub were that they are certainly the place to be for late night eating and drinking! Our host/waiter was a very friendly guy who greeted us and we waited a few minutes to be seated at our table. The place was very busy and a bit noisy but that's what to expect since this pub was filled with families and friends who were there to get their "Grub-On"!!! By the looks of things at other tables there were quite a few dishes that looked really good and delicious...this being my first time there my friend and I ordered their Wonton Soup (we ordered extra Wonton), an order of Garlic Noodles, Spicy/Sweet Korean Style Chicken Wings, Mango Lemonade and their Lychee Lemonade. Everything that we ordered was delicious especially the Korean Style Chicken Wings...they were Tangy and Sweet just the way we like them."