NEW JERSEY - The Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza is officially lighting back up. Following an initial soft-open phase, Bembé Steak & Raw Bar is celebrating its highly anticipated grand opening and official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located at 143 Newark Avenue, the massive new culinary addition breathes fresh life into the former Better Days space in the heart of Downtown Jersey City.
Downtown Jersey City is Getting a Double Dose of Flavor with Bembé Steak & Raw Bar
Acclaimed Chef Darryl Harmon is spearheading the kitchen and is already well known in the local hospitality scene as a partner in Don't Tell Liv and Asbury Social. At Bembé, Harmon has curated a bold, modern steakhouse experience heavily influenced by vibrant Latin and Caribbean flavors.
The menu delivers a serious grill experience alongside a meticulously sourced raw bar. Diners can expect expertly grilled prime cuts of beef served with confident, fiery seasonings. To elevate the meal, steaks can be finished with specialty house-made sauces, including rich jerk butter, bright chimichurri rojo, or savory sofrito bordelaise. The raw bar will showcase freshly shucked oysters and premium chilled coastal seafood, all paired with a strong, cocktail-driven beverage program.
According to the restaurant's website, the establishment will offer dinner service Wednesday through Sunday, with the bar staying open late into the evening. On weekends, the restaurant also opens early to serve a dedicated lunch menu starting at noon.
Whether you are looking for freshly shucked oysters or a perfectly grilled prime cut, Bembé Steak & Raw Bar is ready to become a major anchor along the bustling Newark Avenue corridor.
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