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About NICO Kitchen & Bar

NICO Kitchen + Bar is the in-house dining venue at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark, NJ. Replacing Theater Square Grill in 2012, NICO offers a vibrant dining experience integrated with a culture-rich arts venue. Whether you’re catching a performance in Prudential Hall, Victoria Theater, or the Chase Room, you can enjoy a curated menu before or after the show. We’ve got you covered with seating layouts, parking, transit options, and nearby accommodations to make your visit seamless.

Venue address: 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102. NJPAC venues are known for hosting Netflix specials, PBS broadcasts, and diverse live performances. NICO’s dining spaces include Dining Room (240 seats), Royale (30 seats), and Lounge (50 seats), totaling approximately 320 seats across the dining areas. For theater-goers, interactive seating maps are available to help you pick the perfect dining and viewing arrangement.

Parking is convenient with on-site options at the Military Park Garage, located just across the street from NJPAC. For public transit, Newark Light Rail serves the NJPAC/Center Street stop, and nearby access via Newark Penn Station and the NJT Center Street station makes it easy to travel from surrounding communities. After your show, you’ll find a range of affiliate-recommended hotels and restaurants in Newark to enhance your visit.

We’ve highlighted trusted hotel partners and dining recommendations to help you plan a complete night out: secure your seats, reserve dining, and enjoy a smooth, enjoyable experience with no fuss. If you’re planning a specific event, check the venue’s official listings for the exact date and event details.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • NICO Kitchen + Bar is located inside the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) at 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102.
  • NJPAC venues include Prudential Hall (capacity up to 2,868), Victoria Theater (capacity up to 511), and the Chase Room (capacity up to 250).
  • NJPAC provides on-site parking at Military Park Garage across the street from the center.
  • Transit options include Newark Light Rail at NJPAC/Center Street and access via Newark Penn Station; NJT Center Street station serves the area.
  • Nearby hotels include Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown (858 Broad Street), DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station, and Best Western Plus Newark Airport West.
  • Notable events hosted at NJPAC include Netflix specials in Prudential Hall and PBS broadcasts of John Leguizamo’s Latin History for Morons and American Songbook, among others.
  • NICO Kitchen + Bar replaced Theater Square Grill in 2012 and remains an active NJPAC dining venue; no demolition of NJPAC or Nico has occurred.
  • NJPAC offers interactive seating maps for its spaces; Nico’s own dining-space capacities include Dining Room (240 seats), Royale (30 seats), Lounge (50 seats).
  • NICO seating facilities (per OpenTable) include Dining Room: 240 seats, Royale: 30 seats, Lounge: 50 seats; total accessible seating around 320 across areas.