White Star Bar
“I just moved to the Hamilton Park area of Jersey City and was told by some neighbors that I should check out White Star, and I am so glad I did!”
“All I have to say about White Star is — they have the BEST $5 dinner menu on Wednesday's nights.”
“Crispy chicken sandwich and bacon Mac and cheese are probably two of my faves.”
White Star Bar
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I love bacon so naturally I ordered the B.L.A.T and I was not disappointed. The bacon was thick and delicious, and they give you a ton. The crispy fries were a perfect addition to this sandwich. My cousin got the veggie burger and was pleased with her dish too. Next time I go back I think I'll try the bacon Mac n cheese, yum!
Came here on a girls' night out. We were in the area and I was looking for a good place to snack/drink at 11pm. Yelp brought us here and boy, I'm glad it did.
It's located at the corner to the block and as soon as you walk in, you're greeted by a warm smile. The ambiance is hip. There's long bench seats and a few chairs and table. There are some booths as well. The music is good and not too loud that you can't hold a conversation.
We had a few drinks and had shots for our birthday friend. Ordered a nachos and side order of guacamole and it was yummy. It's a little pricey but so worth it. Our waitress was very attentive which is a plus especially given its a Saturday night and the place was busy.
Parking is off street parking which is very usual for downtown jersey city area.
We popped in here for a brunch on Sunday around 2pm… it was still quite full but we found a few seats at the bar together. We started with Bloody Marys and all dug into the menu.
The staff was really helpful and charming in a gruff East Coast way. We had an assortment of burgers and sandwiches (and one weirdo who ordered the benedict with scrambled eggs). All was tasty (food took a while to pop out but they were pretty full). It's a bit far of a walk for us to be regulars, but if we lived closer, I could definitely see this in our regular JC rotation!
I'm way overdue for an update.
White Star never disappoints and the burgers and beer selection are always on point. These are the main two reasons why I come here – and if you want a sports game to watch they have TVs but not in an overbearing sports bar kind of way.
While burgers and beer seem to be their forte, the salads and nachos are pretty good. Oooh and the pickled Bloody Mary is a great brunch addition.
In summary : It's all good.
Jersey City has cemented itself as my favorite city in NJ, mainly because of bars/restaurants like this.
After being disappointed by and overpaying for a mediocre burger from a casual chain the day before, I decided to cleanse my palette by consuming what I believed and hoped would be a much better burger. I first discovered White Star Bar while catching a glimpse of their brunch burger on yelp, always a fan of burgers topped with a fried egg. However I'd end up going with the White Star burger, as my fandom of menu items titled after their business is greater.
First thing I noticed walking in was a sign that stated the kitchen is open til midnight EVERY NIGHT! Many bars have kitchen closing times that vary throughout the week, so I knew this place was already getting a star added on to it's final rating. I didn't expect the decor too be so romantic, so yes this is a great place to bring a date for evening drinks. Dimly-lit, with candles throughout, and the cocktails are great. However, as is the case due to my terrible love life, I found myself in another nice date spot with my male friend Billy. But Billy is a fellow burger connoisseur, and we'd soon be setting up a double date with two mouth-watering burgers. I placed bacon and avocado on my White Star burger, much like a romantic and wealthy gentleman would place mink on his date's shoulders at the end of the night. But I'm against animal cruelty, nor do I want this review to edge any closer to metaphoric-eroticism.
So in short, Lucky Star Bar is a nice place with great food and drinks!
I came here about a week ago for the NCAA game. They have quite a good selection of beers on tap. They have TVs, where you can see anywhere you sit. The restaurant was a bit small, but that is okay because I enjoyed the food here. I came here with my friend who just moved to Jersey City. I had the Truffle burger and my friend had a basic white star known burger. The truffle burger was definitely perfect. It was cooked perfectly, medium rare is the way to go. The mushrooms complimented the burger very well. I would definitely come back when it is nicer out. It looked like they had outdoor seating, which would be nice on a beautiful day in jersey city.
When I wrote my review White Star was offering the "Hamilton Park" burger", "paulus hook" burger, and basically burgers named after the neighborhoods in Jersey City – well that is not the case anymore.
They made it extremely simple – The White Star Burger.
They charge $1 for any extra items added to the monster like an egg, cheese, or jalapeños.
I am only rating White Star based on their service and the fact they have a mean tasting burger – Oh my mouth is watering again.
Did I mention that after you eat one your taste buds crave another even though your stomach says you've had enough? I listen to my tastes buds – just saying.
Anyway – get a burger and a beer and hang out with the servers – they're pretty chill.
Ya better believe it – White Star is worth the hype. They've got two locations open in JC and a third on the way, so needless to say they aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
Although I was in for brunch and the egg dishes all sounded great, I knew that I wanted a burger for my first White Star experience. They've got a separate burger menu and each burger is named after a different area of Jersey City which is adorable! I was happy to find out that during brunch you can still order off of this separate burger menu.
After starting off with a round of bloodies and mimosas (priced at 6 bucks each) I ordered the Jersey City Heights burger. It was juicy and cooked perfectly with melty gruyere, sauteed onions, roasted peppers and garlic aioli. Definitely perfection in a burger, and I savored every single bite. I opted for a side salad over fries (lame move, I know) and was happy that I did. The creamy house balsamic dressing was so good. I also snuck a bite of the fried chicken sandwich, and no surprise, it was amazing. The chipotle sauce added great flavor and the cole slaw added just the right amount of crunch.
The service here is quick and prompt and our waitress was so sweet and friendly. The rest of the staff was too. Throughout the meal other staff members who weren't even our servers came by to ask how we were doing.
There's no way to go wrong at White Star. Great food and drinks with a cozy neighborhood vibe. Works for me!