Skinner’s Loft
Life so far in the Dirty Jersey is pretty nice, and it’s even better after finding some good places to eat!
Skinner’s Loft is just a hop and skip away from the Grove St. PATH station and it serves up some solid American-style bistro fare. They are definitely more than just a beer and burger joint. Some favorites on the menu include penne with shrimp, BBQ ribs, Filet Mignon with a nice reduction, and a wasabi-crusted salmon. Yum!!
And let’s not forget the desserts – a fantastic Crème brûlée (when it’s available on the daily specials) and a neat “ice cream for 2″ with 6 different ice creams on 12 mini cones served on this cool little cone holder tray. When someone orders it, you see newcomers all looking over and asking “What is that?!”
Also, they have a small, but reasonable wine list, and some damn fine beers on tap (Fuller’s ESB is my go-to drink there).
Lastly, the staff there is extremely friendly (I believe the owner is Irish and they are really down to Earth folk) and the decor of the place is really nice and open – large artist loft with local art on the walls.
Skinner’s Loft
146 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302