Where to eat and drink near — and in — the Prudential Center

Congratulations Devils fans! After five long seasons, your team has made their way back to the playoffs. While you're getting pumped thinking about how the guys team will stack up against Tampa Bay, we're checking in where to eat and drink in and around the Prudential Center. Here's what you need to know.

Marcus B&P

Marcus Samuelsson, the acclaimed chef behind Red Rooster Harlem and Streetbird in Manhattan, is the chef-owner behind this restaurant in the newly renovated Hahne & Co. building in Newark. The restaurant, dubbed Marcus B&P ("back pocket") riffs on American and Mediterranean classics using local ingredients. The space features an expansive open kitchen complete with a wood-fired brick oven as well as a rotating selection of art from local New Jersey artists.

Don't miss trying the famous cornbread, the chicken and waffles or the Nine Seventy-3 Pizza, an homage to Jersey's iconic breakfast sandwich: Taylor Ham, cheese and eggs.The pizza, served with respect on a pizza stand, is topped with provolone cheese, a soft-boiled Goffle Road Farm egg and, of course, Taylor Ham. It's breakfast – for dinner.

Not familiar with Samuelsson? The Ethiopian-born, Sweden-raised chef is the youngest person to ever receive a three-star review from The New York Times. He has won multiple James Beard Foundation Awards including Best Chef: New York City, and he planned and cooked the Obama Administration's first State dinner. Samuelsson has also been a winner of television shows Top Chef Masters and Chopped All Stars.

The restaurant is at 56 Halsey Street, Newark; 973-645-0004, marcusbp.com.

More: What you should eat at celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson's new restaurant in Newark

Barcade

Barcade is a combination bar and arcade with a focus on classic video games and American craft beer. The original Barcade was opened in 2004 in a former metal shop on Union Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Barcade Newark opened in the summer of 2017, and is the seventh location. It also has pinball machines, and a great food menu (they can't recommend the Tetris Tots highly enough!). If you're driving in, Barcade validates parking at 494 Broad Street during all hours of operation (you must have a $50 check or more, and tabs can't be combined).

Game day specials: For anyone pre-gaming before playoff games at the Rock, Happy Hour runs from noon to 7 p.m. Monday to Frida, and includes $1 off beer, wine, and well drinks, as well as half-price plates. They also have a $12 lunch special — sandwich, fries, and any $7 beer — if you need to steady your nerves well before the puck drops.

College student? Stop by after the game to take advantage of their Late Night College Happy Hour (9 p.m. to midnight Monday to Thursday), which gets you $2 off any beer or you can get bar pies for $5, all with valid college ID.

Did you know: Barcade Newark has the hockey arcade classics "Blades of Steel" and "Hit the Ice" both on the floor, which is the ultimate way to get fired up for some Devils hockey. Also, they recently installed a TV, which means Devils fans can stop by to watch all of the team’s playoff road games as well.

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to midnight.

Go: 494 Broad St., Newark, 973-351-4644; barcadenewark.com.

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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que's Newark building was built in 1890 and originally housed Roehlich & Kohler Spirits & Fine Wines. It previously housed a chandelier factory, a haberdashery, a penny arcade and the boxing club where Rubin “Hurricane” Carter trained. The Newark Dinosaur opened in 2012. The mini-chain, originally from Syracuse, N.Y., prides itself on loyal guests, employees, and for being a great place to have fun, while sampling some of the best barbecue in the country.

Game day specials: Check out their event menus on the website.

Hours: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; til 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Go: 224 Market St., Newark, 862-214-6100, dinosaurbarbque.com.

Redd’s Biergarten

Although it models itself after a traditional German biergarten, the food at Redd's is predominantly American cuisine. It offers classics such as Angus burgers, apps such as chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks and entrees such as grilled chicken and fish and chips. We can't forget the German fare -— the bratwurst, wiener schnitzel and potato pancakes are very popular, and the giant pretzels are a must-try. There is food window, if you want to order yourself.

Fans may know that the original Redd's is in Carlstadt and was the Devils hometown bar until they relocated to Newark in 2007. Redd’s was named after the founder and patriarch of the family, John “Red” Palsi. Although the original location is still thriving, Red and his family felt the loss from the Devils move and hoped to one day rekindle their relationship with the team. Like it's older sibling, the biergarten has a super-casual atmosphere.

More on Red: John Palsi, Jr., the 'Red' in Redd’s Bar and Restaurant in Carlstadt, dies at 84

Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon to 2 a.m. Sunday.

Go: 220 Market St. and 37 Edison Place (2nd entrance), Newark; 973-877-6600; reddsbiergarten.com.

Jimenez Tobacco and Speakeasy

Established in 1903, Jimenez Tobacco is currently owned and operated by founder Nelda Pozo-Jimenez, her husband Armando Pozo and sons Armando “Mondi” Pozo, Ricardo Pozo and Peter Pozo.

Stop in for some meticulously hand blending premium cigars and then indulge at their swanky speakeasy - boasting of aromatics, prohibition- style cocktails, live sultry performances and a lovely local crowd.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Go: 31 Liberty St., Newark; 973-242-7904; jimeneztobacco.com

Tops Diner

Named the best diner in the country in April 2017 by Time Out New York, Tops Diner has a full bar and bakes its sweets on the premises, has been open seven days a week since 1972 and was chosen for its fresh food and massive menu. Tops' most noteworthy dish, according to the magazine? The Fatty Melt, a burger with two grilled cheese sandwiches as the "buns" with pickles and bacon, for $15.49.

Hours: 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday to Thursday, til 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Go: 500 Passaic Ave, East Newark; 973-481-0490, thetopsdiner.com.

The Ainsworth, Newark

An official partner of The NJ Devils and The Prudential Center, The Ainsworth is a restaurant, bar and lounge with locations in New York and New Jersey. Its Newark venue, located on the ground floor and rooftop of Hotel Indigo, is steps from the Prudential Center. It serves burgers, salads, hearty entrees and an array of handcrafted cocktails. A total of 29 HD TVs adorn the walls of the space, making it the ultimate sports-watching destination. Don't forget to head up to the rooftop bar for a cocktail and catch the view of the Manhattan skyline.

Game day specials: Show your Devils ticket to your server or bartender and receive 20 percent off your tab.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight Friday; 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday.

Go: 810 Broad St., Newark; 973-242-1300, theainsworth.com.

In the Pru Center

Goal Bar

A beautiful service bar which includes local craft beers on tap, extended cocktail and wine list.

Hours: Opens at doors and stays open for 1 hour after the game ends. (People hang out to wait for the traffic to calm down.)

Go: Suite Level 1.

Rock Bar & Grill

Rock Bar & Grill will be open 2 hours before home games. Rock Bar & Grill will also feature a Labatt draft special with refills. Guests to keep the commemorative Labatt glass.

Hours: opens 2 hrs before puck drop and is open through the game.

Go: Suite Level 1.