The Ashford – American
The Ashford captures the spirit of a modern American social club, where the clink of artisanal cocktails and the low hum of lively conversation fill a space defined by sleek lines and warm, golden hues. The kitchen elevates soulful comfort food into an art form, offering everything from succulent, flame-kissed meats to crisp, garden-fresh harvests that burst with the bold, familiar flavors of the heartland. It is a destination where the casual ease of a neighborhood haunt meets the polished grace of fine dining, ensuring every visit feels like a celebrated occasion.
145 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302 2013569956 https://www.theashfordjc.com/Rating: 4/5 (1782 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
What to order at The Ashford
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Creamy Chipotle Bowtie | 19.7 g | 67.6 g |
| Mar y Tierra | 12.3 g | 62.8 g |
| The Ashford Melt | 52.4 g | 62.2 g |
| Buffalo Chicken Flatbread | 17.9 g | 58.5 g |
| Carne Asada Fries | 47.7 g | 51.3 g |
| Firehouse Burger | 105.7 g | 46 g |
| Bao Buns | 29.5 g | 45 g |
| Truffle Mac and Cheese Bites | 11.6 g | 42.9 g |
| All-American Burger | 89.9 g | 38.9 g |
| Smokehouse BBQ Burger | 27.6 g | 37.5 g |
| Tex Mex Salad | 124 g | 36.6 g |
| Fresh Summer Ceviche | 48.1 g | 34.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the vibrant brunch and lively sports atmosphere, frequently highlighting the flavorful hangover burger, steak and eggs, and fresh chicken tenders as standout dishes. Guests love the Taco Tuesday deals and
Menu
Entrees
Dinner Menu 4PM-11PM
- NY Prime Steak - $27: 12 oz NY prime steak with gilled zucchini, baby carrots and crispin potatoes, served with peppercorn sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free
- Skirt Steak - $27: Baby roasted potato, grilled asparagus, chimichurri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- BLACK PEPPER STIR FRY - $15: Peppers, onions, black pepper sauce over white rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Lobster Ravioli - $21: Served with sautéed shrimp in a brandy cream sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Salmon - $26: Pan-seared salmon served with roasted potatoes, broccoli rabe & lentils in a lobster bisque sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Mar y Tierra - $29: Pan cooked filet mignon, shrimp, mashed potatoes, spinach, cherry tomatoes, in a red wine sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Lamb Chops - $30: Lamb chops served with creamy mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables
- Half Roasted Chicken - $26: In a lemon sauce served with mixed vegetables and mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Creamy Chipotle Bowtie - $19: Grilled chicken, mushrooms, peppers, onions, bowtie pasta, chipotle sauce
- Pan Roasted Branzino - $27: Served with green beans in a parsnip puree & a mustard cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
Small Bites
- Cheese Quesadilla - $14: Peppers, onions, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fresh Summer Ceviche - $16: Shrimp, red onion, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, lemon juice, avocado, served with chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Juice-Cleanse
- Firecracker Shrimp - $14: Crispy shrimp, firecracker sauce, crispy kale & scallions Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Shrimp Cocktail - $14: 5 Jumbo shrimp, housemade cocktail sauce, lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Bruschetta - $11: Garlic toast, marinated tomatoes, red onions, basil, parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Goat Cheese & Honey Bruschetta - $11: Warm goat cheese, honey drizzle, marinated tomatoes Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Pineapple Skewers - $16: Choice of Beef | Chicken | Shrimp Served with pineapple salsa & balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Pretzel Bites - $11: Ashford beer cheese, honey mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Hummus - $11: Smoky Chipotle | Plain Roasted Red Pepper | Jalapeño Lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Carne Asada Fries - $15: French Fries stacked with sliced steak, guacamole, melted mozzarella cheese, jalapenos, pico de gallo, sour cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Guacamole & Chips - $13: House-made guacamole, tortilla chips, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chicken Tenders - $13: Plain | BBQ | Buffalo | Korean BBQ Dietary tags: Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly
- Sliders - $13: Beef or grilled chicken with bacon, cheddar cheese & Russian dressing, Ashford Philly or Buffalo chicken with Bleu cheese & cole slaw
- Santa Fe Egg Rolls - $13: Chipotle aioli, sweet chili
- Steak Baguettes - $14: Filet mignon, clam sauce *Shellfish allergy* Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Margherita Flatbread - $13: Mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic glaze drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Buffalo Chicken Flatbread - $16: Breaded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, buffalo sauce drizzle, crumbled blue cheese
- Chicken or Beef Empanadas - $13: Ground beef or chopped chicken topped with pepper jack cheese, guac, pico de gallo, pickled jalapenos (3 per serving) Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Truffle Mac and Cheese Bites - $11: Golden macaroni bites, Gruyere, Gouda, firecracker sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Crispy Calamari - $14: Citrus balsamic glaze, green onion & tomato Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Buffalo Calamari - $14: Buffalo sauce, topped with bleu cheese, ranch Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Nachos - $14: Tortilla chips, refried beans, jalapeños, queso fundido, guajillo sauce, crema Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Pigs in A Blanket - $11: Mini hot dogs, spicy mustard, cheese sauce
- Mozzarella Sticks - $11: Marinara
- Loaded Tots or Waffle Fries - $13: Tater tots or waffle fries, bacon, cheddar, jalapeños, scallions, sour cream, ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Coconut Shrimp - $19: Mango, cucumber salsa, Tequila lime sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Bao Buns - $17: Marinated pork belly, red cabbage, pickled onions & candied jalapenos with chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Crab Cake Balls - $18: Served with homemade tartar sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Mini Homemade Meatballs - $15: Beef meatballs, house-made marinara sauce, fresh ricotta cheese
Wings
Kookaburra | Hot Nashville | Firecracker | BBQ | Mango Habanero | Garlic Parmesan | Chipotle BBQ | Buffalo | Sweet Chili | Korean BBQ | Pineapple Teriyaki | Lemon Pepper | Honey Garlic | Honey Sriracha
- BONELESS WINGS - $14: Choice of sauce
- WINGS - $14: Choice of sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Tacos
Served with onions, cilantro, sour cream & salsa verde
- Veggie Taco - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Chicken Taco - $10 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Steak Taco - $11 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Shrimp Taco - $12 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Braised shredded short rib Taco - $13
Salads
- Tex Mex Salad - $16: Chopped romaine, black beans, corn, tomato, pepper, jack & cheddar cheese, avocado, tortilla strips tossed in ranch dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Caesar Salad - $13: Romaine, shaved Reggiano, brioche croutons, tonnato dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Pear Salad - $14: Mixed greens, caramelized walnuts, diced pear, cherry tomato, goat cheese, balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Buffalo Chicken Salad - $15: Crispy or grilled buffalo chicken, romaine, celery, carrots, cherry tomatoes, Roquefort crema
Sandwiches
Served with french fries
- The Ashford Melt - $15: Shredded steak, American cheese, peppers, caramelized onions, jalapeños, chipotle mayo
- French Dip - $18: Roast beef, gruyere cheese, caramelized onions, au jus dip Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Chicken Pesto Panini - $16: Grilled chicken, mozzarella cheese, roasted red pepper, pesto mayo
- Hot Nashville Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $16: Crispy chicken breast tossed with hot nashville sauce, pickled chips, homemade slaw, jalepeno mayo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Chicken Caesar Wrap - $14: Grilled chicken breast (traditional or buffalo), romaine hearts, Pecorino, Caesar dressing, tortilla wrap Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Grilled Cheese - $13: White cheddar, Gruyere, American cheese, bacon, tomato, country white bread
- Grilled Chicken - $14: Tomato, Boston lettuce, herb mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Vegan Bliss - $14: Balsamic portobello mushroom, garlic, red peppers, zucchini, pickled jalapeños, lettuce, onion and tomato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Crispy Chicken - $14: Buttermilk crispy chicken, Boston lettuce, yellow tomato, roasted caper aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Burgers
Served with french fries
- All-American Burger - $16: Double 4 oz beef patties, American cheese, slab bacon, lettuce, tomato
- Hangover Burger - $16: 8 oz beef patty, American cheese, bacon, fried egg, Taylor ham, tater tots, maple syrup
- Firehouse Burger - $17: Bacon, pickled jalapenos, pepper, habanero jack cheese, chipotle sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Smokehouse BBQ Burger - $18: Smoked bacon, melted cheaddar cheese, crispy onion rings, smokey texas sauce
- Turkey Burger - $17: Turkey patty, cheddar cheese, pineapple salsa Dietary tags: Halal
- Beyond Burger - $17: Lettuce, tomato, red onion, vegan chipotle mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Stuffed Napa Burger - $18: 8 oz beef patty stuffed with bleu cheese, pork belly & napa cole slaw Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Truffle Burger - $21: 8 oz. beef patty, truffle jack cheese, shiitake mushrooms, fried shallots, lettuce, tomato & onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
Sides
- French Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Curly Fries - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Tater Tots, Chipotle Mayo, Ranch - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Waffle Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Soy Free
- Sweet Potato Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
- House Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free
- Mashed Potatoes - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Market Vegetables - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Baked Potato - $6 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Loaded Potato - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Desserts
All desserts served with choice of vanilla, chocolate, or raspberry ice cream
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet - $9: Oven baked chocolate chip cookie a la mode Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Bavarian Churros - $8: Served in raspberry chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chocolate Molten Lava Cake - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal
- Apple Crumble - $6 Dietary tags: Halal
Frequently Asked Questions about The Ashford
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The Ashford is located in Jersey City, New Jersey, according to the restaurant's official website at https://www.theashfordjc.com/.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports high-protein, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian diets with dishes like salmon, grilled chicken, curly fries, and mashed potatoes.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- The Ashford combines casual neighborhood ease with a polished atmosphere, featuring a lively sports vibe and budget-friendly pricing.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Ashford maintains an overall average rating of 4.0/5, indicating a generally positive reception from its many dining guests.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The Ashford has a total of 1,782 reviews from diners who have shared their feedback about the restaurant.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The Ashford features a website at https://www.theashfordjc.com/, though the provided information does not explicitly confirm online ordering availability.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customers praise the vibrant brunch, lively sports atmosphere, Taco Tuesday deals, hangover burger, steak and eggs, and fresh chicken tenders.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The Ashford is an operational American social club with an active website at https://www.theashfordjc.com/, though specific operating hours are not provided.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Salmon accommodates high-protein, gluten-free, and heart-healthy diets, while Curly Fries are vegan, dairy-free, and sugar-free.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- The Ashford specializes in modern American cuisine, featuring soulful comfort food such as steaks, burgers, and fresh garden harvests.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Ashford?
- Creamy Chipotle Bowtie, at roughly 67.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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