Camden’s food scene is drawing fresh attention. According to NJ.com, reporters Christopher Burch and Peter Genovese have ranked the city’s 11 best restaurants for 2026, a list that stretches well beyond the two establishments that have long dominated the conversation.
Donkey’s Place and Corinne’s Place have historically claimed most of the spotlight: Donkey’s Place earned recognition from the late Anthony Bourdain as Philadelphia’s best cheesesteak, and Corinne’s Place holds a James Beard Foundation award.
Yet NJ.com’s ranking makes clear that the city’s dining options run considerably deeper.
What the List Covers
The ranked selections span Latin restaurants, barbecue, and soul food. NJ.com describes the soul food offerings as among the finest available anywhere in the United States. The full list runs to 11 establishments, with Water Street Grill coming in at number 11…