Clove Garden of India
Downtown Jersey City, Jersey City
Restaurant in Jersey City, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A neighborhood Indian restaurant in Jersey City offering lunch and dinner service in a modest dining room. The split-shift schedule creates quieter windows mid-week, while weekend evenings draw family groups. Walk-ins appear standard, though advance confirmation is wise if timing matters. Better suited for casual dining than special occasions.
About Clove Garden of India
Clove Garden of India is a Jersey City restaurant with a casual dress code and a schedule that varies by day. Hours include lunch and dinner windows on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; dinner-only hours on Tuesday; and continuous afternoon-to-evening service on Saturday and Sunday.
What the Service Style Reveals
The clearest planning detail is the weekly schedule. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday run from 12–3 PM and 4:30–10:30 PM; Tuesday is 5–10 PM; Friday is 12–3 PM and 4:30–11 PM; Saturday is 12:30–11 PM; and Sunday is 12:30–10 PM.
Positioning Among Jersey City Peers
For diners comparing Jersey City options, Clove Garden of India can be considered alongside Efes Mediterranean Grill Jersey City, Jane Doe, Ox Restaurant, Panaderya Salvaje, and Skinner's Loft. The useful distinction is practical rather than evaluative: Clove Garden of India has a casual dress code and a published schedule with weekday split shifts on several days, while other nearby dining rooms may fit different plans or occasions.
The safest way to assess value is to check current details directly with the restaurant before going. That is especially important if you are planning around a specific menu item, a larger party, or a narrow arrival window.
Plan around the hours: lunch is available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; Tuesday begins at 5 PM; Saturday and Sunday begin at 12:30 PM. Dress is casual.
Quick reference: Clove Garden of India is in Jersey City; dress code is casual; hours vary by day, with split lunch and dinner service on several weekdays and later closing on Friday and Saturday.
Planning details
- Location
- 353 3rd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- clovegardenusa.com
- Phone
- +12015338309
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Clove Garden of India reads as a neighborhood Indian restaurant anchored on downtown Jersey City's 3rd Street corridor. It serves long-standing South Asian clientele and a growing mix of young professionals, with an approachable, unpretentious feel. The piece emphasizes the restaurant’s position in a changing dining strip (now populated by bistros, steakhouses and cocktail rooms) so Clove Garden presents a familiar, cuisine‑forward presence: straightforward Indian classics aimed at local diners who expect reliable flavors within a bustling, urban dining landscape.
Best For
Clove Garden is a practical pick for family dinners, group outings and casual get‑togethers in downtown Jersey City. Serving both long-term South Asian residents and neighborhood professionals makes it a sensible choice when a reliable Indian meal is the objective. Because the surrounding street now offers a range of evening options, diners who want a recognizable, comfort‑oriented Indian menu turn to Clove Garden as an accessible alternative to nearby bistros or higher‑end steakhouses.
Ordering Tips
The signature dishes are Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala and Biryani. These run through the profile as the standout, canonical items that illustrate the restaurant’s approach to Indian classics. Given the restaurant’s positioning on a competitive dining strip, starting with one of these familiar entrees is a straightforward way to sample what Clove Garden does well and to judge how it stacks up against the broader downtown Jersey City scene.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm hospitality in a classy ambiance.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Butter Chicken
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Biryani
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 353 3rd St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Jane Doe, Notable alternative
- Efes Mediterranean Grill Jersey City, Notable alternative
- Ox Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Panaderya Salvaje, Notable alternative
- Skinner's Loft, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Among Jersey City's sit-down options, Clove Garden occupies the middle tier, more formal than quick-serve counters but without the polish of Felina Steak or dullboy. If you're comparing Indian cuisine specifically, the absence of published menu highlights or chef credentials makes it harder to assess value relative to Manhattan's Midtown options, where you'd pay a premium but gain verifiable consistency. Efes Mediterranean Grill offers a similar neighborhood-restaurant model with Mediterranean flavors, and both venues appeal to diners prioritizing convenience over destination-worthy ambiance.
Jane Doe and Ox Restaurant skew toward American fare, leaving Clove Garden as one of the few sit-down Indian options in the immediate area. That scarcity can work in its favor for regulars who want familiar flavors without crossing the Hudson, though it also means you're less likely to find the tasting-menu ambition or wine-pairing depth available at higher-tier venues. Skinner's Loft mirrors the service-style variability: both are neighborhood spots where timing and staffing determine whether your visit feels attentive or rushed.
For the easiest booking and most predictable service, aim for mid-week lunch or early Sunday dinner. If you're planning a group celebration or special occasion, compare against Panaderya Salvaje for a similarly casual model or step up to one of Jersey City's higher-profile steakhouses if consistent execution matters more than cuisine type. Explore our full Jersey City restaurants guide for additional cross-shopping options across price tiers and styles.
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Compare Clove Garden of India
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Clove Garden of India | Jersey City | No published awards |
| Jane Doe | Jersey City | No published awards |
| Efes Mediterranean Grill Jersey City | Jersey City | No published awards |
| Ox Restaurant | Jersey City | No published awards |
| Panaderya Salvaje | Jersey City | No published awards |
| Skinner's Loft | Jersey City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Clove Garden of India?
Clove Garden of India is in Jersey City, and the schedule varies by day. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday are 12–3 PM and 4:30–10:30 PM; Tuesday is 5–10 PM; Friday is 12–3 PM and 4:30–11 PM; Saturday is 12:30–11 PM; and Sunday is 12:30–10 PM.
Is Clove Garden of India good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual. Other details that would help judge a special occasion, such as ambiance, pricing, reservations, or menu format, are not specified. If those details matter, confirm them directly before choosing it over another Jersey City option such as Skinner's Loft or Ox Restaurant.
Is lunch or dinner better at Clove Garden of India?
The schedule includes lunch on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12–3 PM, with dinner windows on those days and Tuesday evening service from 5–10 PM. Saturday runs 12:30–11 PM, and Sunday runs 12:30–10 PM. There is no information that establishes differences in menu, pricing, or atmosphere between lunch and dinner.
