Adega Grill

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7 years ago

slightly expensive for the cocktail menu. however, the food was the redemption. I ordered the lamb chops with some sort of raspberry/berry sauce and it came with mashed potatoes which was a pleasant surprise. The lamb chops were so good, an excellent pairing with the fruity sauce. Will return for the food, maybe at happy hour... read more

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Marco O.

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Michael F.

9 years ago

Went for Saturday evening dinner. Was impressed by the service and the food. Followed other reviewers and shared the Parilhada. Very good and shared among 4. Also enjoyed oysters and jumbo shrimp with steak. Ordered wine from the wine list to go with the seafood. A very pleasant evening. Will return to explore the rest of the menu! read more

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Marco O.

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Went there with a friend the other night. The bar and restaurant are completely separate. To the point, when I first walked into the door, I was in the restaurant area and had to ask where the bar was. That was after no one at all greeted me and the waiters stood there and looked at me like I wasn't supposed to be there for about 30 seconds. Was told that the bar area is out the door and in the next door. Bar was relatively packed for a day where it was monsooning outside and there was a tornado watch. Sat at the bar in the corner to the left of the door for a second and had to move because a vent was right over the seat and it was FREEZING. Anyways. My friend got there and he ordered us drinks...something I guess he knew I'd like. Don't remember what it was but it reminded me of a Portuguese margarita. Was delicious. I got the mariscada with green sauce, my friend the salmon. The food was delicious and the service was very good. I definitely will come back but definitely not to sit in the restaurant area. I was in the restaurant business for a few years when I was a little younger and the most RIDICULOUS thing you could ever do is make a client feel like you don't feel like waiting on them. If there was no hostess, one of the waiters should've greeted me. But instead I got a look as if I was bothering them. Anyways, food and service was good at the bar. I'll go back there. Email: diningwithpyt@gmail.com IG: @diningwithpyt read more

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Marco O.

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Jas S.

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9 years ago

Just had to write a review on their Seafood Paella. It was quite possibly the best Paella I have had in my travels around the world. The flavor, quality, quantity was amazing! Would recommend anyone who is a Paella fan to come to Adega soon and try it out!!! read more

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Thu V.

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This was the remaining part of my Newark adventure. We came here for the lounge next door. I give this place more like a 3 1/2 stars, because it was still pretty fun. I don't know if I would come here again, if not for another birthday party, but it was fun and nice inside nonetheless. The floor lights up like the disco days of the 70s, from red lights to blue lights etc. Its a narrow space, but not too narrow that you bump into people and have to push through. There are couches along the wall against blue fish tanks. Drinks are good, $8 for a cranberry vodka. The bartenders are dressed up like Catholic school girls which I didn't understand because of the disco floor, fish tank.. but the guys liked it, so it worked. Decent music - they played dance music. I prefer hip hop. The crowd was decent. No annoying drunk slutty girls for the most part. No guido-like guys. Just normal people out to have fun. Overall, it was a decent place. read more

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Maria M.

7 years ago

This place is a gem for sure! The food was delicious! My family and I had been craving Portuguese food and decided to search for Portuguese food in the area, while wee were spending one day in Newark after our vacation and before returning to California. We looked at our maps and ended up in the middle of Newark, we chose Adega Grill by chance and we were not disappointed. We were treated like royalty by Antonio, Pedro and two other staff members that took the time to serve us excellent food, the fish was cooked to a perfection and my steak was also delicious Along with the wine, sangria, and the dessert was another deliciousness part of the experience We loved this place and will definitely visit again next time we visit NJ. Sincerely, Maria M from San Jose, CA read more

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Marco O.

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i love Portuguese food .. i really do. So i question what the hell did i eat here that resembled the food as such? poor representation... overly massive portions (which we were not allowed to share amongst the table) and shoddy ass service. when my mouth screams for seafood.. i expect freshness and of utmost quality. Adega did not deliver. the sausages we had our waiter pick out was flambeed. Too dry & too damn salty. i'm not one to waste food so we took the paella and sausages home... not that i could have saved the dish or anything but i made it taste better by adding more spices to kick it up another notch. what can i say.. was trying to be resourceful, not wasteful. i love you jess but new jersey NOT so much. you are way overpriced for the location and food. read more

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Donna R.

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8 years ago

Went for dinner to celebrate my sister's 50th birthday party before the P!NK Concert at the Pru Center. The good, sangria and atmosphere were superb! We will definitely be back after experiencing this Gem! Thank you Marco for being so accommodating! read more

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Marco O.

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Rose L.

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This is a review of the bar only. The bar has a separate door. We were here on a Friday night about 10ish. Packed! And it's extremely narrow. Made it challenging to find a spot for 4. Found one near the bathroom. But the narrowness provides for one person to be sitting and one person behind and so basically every time someone needed the 1 person stall it was a jostling dance. Had the cheesecake at the bar and a couple drinks. Drinks were good. Nice pour of vodka and beers were cold. Bartenders were very nice. Atmosphere very nice. But narrowness makes drinking here uncomfortable. The smelly Brazilian who sat next to us at the bar was also an added bonus. Dude take a shower after work if you want to pick somebody up. Stop hitting on my girls. You stink. read more

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Marco O.

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Adega is not so much a restaurant as it is a complex. Bar in the front, dance club to the right, restaurant splattered throughout. Like most of the Ironbound restaurants in the area, Adega's menu is dense and reflective of many of the dishes of the Iberian peninsula. There's a wide variety of entrees from shrimp to steak and even a vegetarian option nestled in there ... somewhere. Unfortunately, the food is hit-or-miss. Most of my experiences have found the meats to be overcooked and dry, seafood is smothered with too much oil, the rice is generally bland and the vegetables are woody. Maybe I've only been there on off nights, but it's been pretty consistently below average every time I've been there. That being said, some of the appetizers are pretty good, and they manage to get the scallops right more often than not. So stick with the apps and get sangrias. Their sangria is good, and reasonably priced. Not terribly different from any other sangria on the block (except Sagres's blue sangria, which is nuts), but very tasty every time I've had it. The staff is almost uniformly hot ladies of Portuguese/Brazilian extraction. They try their best to do their jobs well, but they always look really unhappy. My last server was polite and she treated us well, but she hung around looking as though her manager just bitched her out over something. Bar service is usually pretty good, and the dance club has its moments, but the rest of it is kind of strained. For a better meal, try Forno's of Spain, down the street. read more

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Josh T.

18 years ago

Newark? Yes, Newark -- that's where the 4 stars thing comes from. All things considered, this place was a class act as a bar and as a lounge. After work, a few friends and I went here, and it was really nice. The music was really good... everyone seemed to be having a good time and the drinks were fairly priced. For such a noisy environment the attention to service was excellent. There are two sides to this place: the bar side on the left which is a standard bar, and on the right there's a lounge. With excellent security at the door, it felt safe and reputable. I was really pleasantly surprised at this overall experience. I would recommend. They say that Newark is making a comeback.... hmm, maybe read more

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Paul H.

13 years ago

All of the Portuguese restaurants in the Ironbound section are very simiilar: great service, but barely mediocre food. Unfortunately, you'll see plenty of 5 star reviews from people that are just impressed by the volume of food being served. Don't fall for it....these are usually the same people that say "I ate five pizzas yesterday for $2, this is the best pizzeria in the country!". Uh huh...lipstick on a pig I say. Adega's restaurant is interestingly decorated, and romantic. The service is top notch. Neither our water, nor sangria ever ran dry. Should you drop a utensil, a clean one will be in your hand before you can even look down to the floor and locate the one you dropped. This is where the excellence ends, unfortunately. I've been to Adega on several occasions. Every one of them resulted in the same opinion. The same applies to Iberia, Fornos, Fernandez,....the list goes on. The reason I go back: there's simply nowhere else to go in this traffic nightmare of a city. During this visit, I asked the waiter: "Is the tuna steak actually thick and of the quality to be cooked rare, like sushi"? "Yes" he answered. So, that's what I ordered. Now, i should know better, everything these guys make is overcooked. They must be paranoid of salmonella, etc. True to form, it arrived well done. I grab the waiter, and ask him if the cook (because I highly doubt there's a chef in all of the Ironbound section) is actually willing to cook their tuna rare. He goes into the kitchen, and returns, "That is rare". Add to this, that the usual accompanying mass of shrimp and scallops were like chewing a pencil eraser. I was so annoyed at myself for coming here with guests, again. To sum it up, if you don't have high culinary standards, then any of the restaurants in the Ironbound section of Newark will serve you well. It's quantity instead of quality. Conversely, if you're seeking a fine dining experience, then none of them are suitable. Service is top notch however, and the ambiance is usually engaging. read more

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Have you ever been to a restaurant that your first 30 seconds of interaction with staff sets the tone of the entire evening? Well this was one of those times. The area around this place is vibrant, fun, European feel with a city twist...a great reason to come to Newark for a great dinner. Unfortunately this place was extremely disappointing. Breakdown: Staff - Do any of the waiters smile? The host/waiter that sat us gave us a little attitude which turned me off. Then it's musical waiters as we dealt with about 4 different ones. 2 were very friendly 2 were stoic. Ambiance - Adega grill means wine cellar. It definitely passed the test with the look and feel. It's dark with little lighting which is annoying when reviewing the menu. Plus it's loud even if there not a lot of people in the place. Voices carry. Food - Disappointing. Here is a disclaimer: my fiance and the other couple we were with liked their meals a lot. My fiance ordered the rack of lamb and she loved it. The other couple had the fish special (liked it) and a chicken dish (liked it). I had the cowboy steak and lobster special. Now I am not a seafood connoisseur but I do know that lobster shouldn't be taking a bath in that green gook that's inside. It was extremely unpleasant! The steak was nearly black and blue. It was bleeding and I had to send it back. When it came back out it was a bit more cooked (nearly 15 minutes later to come back) but it was very raw. I do like my steak medium rare but this was the extreme. I had a couple of more bites and decided to put a fork in it. Their sides (broccoli, carrots, rice and potato's) was my meal in essence. They were decent but not enough. Since I was still hungry we split the Tres Leche cake which was enjoyable. Not enough to make up for the meal. Their sangria is very sweet and expensive. Prices - Extremely overpriced. Yes the portions are bigger but you can seriously have a much better meal at a rodizio spot in Newark and spend 1/2 of what we spent. Overall - Not a good experience. The bar area seemed like a good spot to have a drink and watch some European Football but otheriwse skip this place. So many better choices *Fernandes 2* to go to... read more

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Joseph K.

12 years ago

My favorite Portuguese restaurant in Newark... and that's saying a lot since there are so many great ones! I usually order the Parilhada de Marisco - this is a dish for two for seafood lovers. Chock full of extremely flavorful lobster, king crab legs, shrimp, scallops, clams and mussels. Absolutely delicious. Their paellas are very good too, both the seafood and chicken/chorizo ones (Marinheira and Valenciana, respectively). And I always start every meal here with a Salada de Verao. One of the tastiest salads I've ever had - veggies with gorgonzola cheese crumbles, strawberries and the most amazing dressing (kind of like a honey dijon mustard, vinegary taste?). You will have to ask for extra dressing containers, because it's awesome to dip the complementary bread in this stuff too! And don't bother ordering more than one, there is plenty to share for two. read more

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Jim G.

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7 years ago

Back after a few years, was a customer when it opened. Food decent, way overpriced, service spotty, before dinner drinks served by pouty, nose in the air wanna be models (I guess). A number of better priced with better food in the area.. read more

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Marco O.

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Dina G.

7 years ago

Absolutly a delight, great food, I can't wait to go again. It started to get really crowded fast we tough we wore going to be there for a while but we didn't wait to long to be served.. read more

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Marco O.

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Absolutely horrendous. I'd give the place 2 stars if their service was good but it was just as bad as the food. I came here with my friend and we were greeted by a snobby waiter who thought we were just poor little college kids. Tacky restaurant with a suit of armor near one of the tables and gold colored walls and tables. There's also this throne-like seat too for reservation. I thought it was stupid and tacky. The waiter had to pull the table out in order to seat me which I thought was so stupid and a bit uncomfortable that I was literally trapped in my seat. First of all, the restaurant was empty except for this other couple next to us and some people at the bar. It took the waiter 20 minutes to give us the damn menu and 30 minutes to take our order. We really didn't want to be rude and he really treated us like garbage. I don't know if it was because were weren't Portuguese or because we were college students but that was the first time that this happened to me. I eventually ordered the paella and my friend ordered the seafood in some green sauce. Both dishes came out, both equally disgusting and in huge portions. My paella had a ridiculous amount of these small shrimp and way too much chorizo that was ridiculously fatty. I could even see the white pieces of fat in it. It was watery and a neon yellow color. I've seen paella before and THIS was not it. Both of our dishes had a really fishy smell. Not the beautiful smell of the sea, but a rotting fish smell. We both literally threw up afterwards and had upset stomachs for the rest of the day. BAD service, BAD food. I'm getting a bit angry writing about this. I expected them to at least be nice to us but no. Beware guys, this is not a place you want to eat at. read more

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Rachel C.

5 years ago

Okay so last night was my bf graduation. I called ahead of time to reserve and everting was great until we got there's the service was very slow, the server was chatting with that bartender like bf/gf and would check on the table. The food was ok. I've been here before and maybe the upstairs is different but when I've gone the service and food has been completely different read more

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Jerry G.

11 years ago

Stop by while on a motorcycle ride, had drinks street side. Ordered clam appetizer, then a Sirloin steak sandwich. Service was good, drinks had right amount of liquor. Food was hot and tasty. Street is a bit noisy but it was a beautiful night to be out. read more

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Marco O.

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Andy V.

7 years ago

Wow!!! So after searching various restaurants for our mini wedding dinner, we landed on Adega. The best thing that could of happened. The quality of both the food and staff surpassed any expectations. We rented out the space in the back with fireplace and beautiful lighting. The food was presented beautifully and was all delicious. Our guests loved every part of our night. We loved our night there. Highly recommend this restaurant. We'll be visiting again very soon. Thank you. read more

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Marco O.

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130 Ferry St
Newark, NJ 07105
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Hours

What time does Adega Grill open?

Adega Grill opens at 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Adega Grill close?

Adega Grill closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Adega Grill closes at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:30 AM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Adega Grill take credit cards?

Yes, Adega Grill takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Adega Grill have catering options?

Yes, Adega Grill does have catering options.

Does Adega Grill have a drive thru?

No, Adega Grill does not have a drive thru.

Does Adega Grill have a happy hour?

Yes, Adega Grill has a happy hour.

Does Adega Grill serve alcohol?

Yes, Adega Grill serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Adega Grill allow dogs?

No, Adega Grill does not allow dogs.

Does Adega Grill have TVs?

Yes, Adega Grill has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Adega Grill have bike parking?

No, Adega Grill does not have bike parking.

Does Adega Grill have outdoor seating?

Yes, Adega Grill has outdoor seating options.

Does Adega Grill have parking?

Yes, Adega Grill has parking options. Garage Parking, Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Adega Grill wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Adega Grill is wheelchair accessible.

Does Adega Grill have free WiFi?

Yes, Adega Grill has free WiFi.

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Specialties

From the moment you enter, tones of old world yellows, stone fireplaces, wrought iron cellar gates and sconces, soft candlelight, coves with upholstered sofa seating and friendly staff, it's an undeniable inviting space, nothing short of extraordinary. Two special occasion tables with antique throne chairs and live piano music add to the intimacy. Two romantic dining rooms cater to an elegant crowd, while the long narrow bar gathers a friendly and fun bunch nightly. The cuisine truly upholds the name of Fine Portuguese/Spanish Dining, seafood and fish, organic meats, the freshest ingredients and to maintain the tradition, huge portions are to be expected. The menu is seasonal and in addition to a varied selection of delectable dishes to satisfy any palette, daily specials are always featured. The wine list with over 180 selections is an ambitious one that keeps growing, but sure not to disappoint the discriminating connoisseur.

History

Established in 1997.

In 1997, Adega Grill was opened on Ferry Road in the Ironbound area of Newark, New Jersey. The owners hoped to create a different space with a Mediterranean décor and feel to set it apart from everywhere else in the area. For over 15 years, Adega Grill has welcomed visitors from within the Tri-State area and across the country. It is our mission to provide an inclusive environment where guests can enjoy an upscale dinner before joining their friends for a fun night at the lounge. We are proud to be a part of the Newark community and look forward to many great years to come!

Meet the Manager: Marco O.

As the General Manager of Adega Grill, Marco loves meeting and interacting with the guests who stop by and visit every night. In addition to great cuisine, Marco also knows the importance of providing a great customer service experience. You can count on the attentiveness of the entire staff at Adega Grill to make your dining experience a memorable one. If you ever have any questions about upcoming events or comments after your visit, please do not hesitate to reach out to Marco. The word is out and rave reviews are coming in, we invite you to join us on your next outing and share your thoughts!

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Every time i come here its such a hit!!! It's definitely one of my favorite hole in the wall places…read morethat I've been coming to for about 8 years. The food is probably the closest you can get to actual Spanish tapas but what i love most about this place is that everythings got flavorrrrr For our table of 4 we got CROQUETAS with their house cured chorizo- very good POLLO FIORENTINA- chicken was so tender and packeddd with flavor! BARRIGUITA- plentiful serving for a tapa, we loved the potatoes it came with too CHICHARRON DE POLLO- flavorful chicken and easier to eat than you think TARTAR- delish but small Chipirones- sooo delicately breaded you can barely tell, was great COSTILLA A LA PLANCHA- plentiful for a tapa, we recommend cooking for longer since its traditionally a tough cut of beef SAUTED VEGETABLES- tastey and not mushy thankfully! MILLIONAIRE CAIPIRINHA for my drink. was soooo good, not too sweet and not quite as sour as a margarita, was perfect for me!

Casa d'Paco is a great spot with a really cool setup. When you first walk in, it feels like a…read moresmaller, quiet place with a nice bar but then you realize they have an additional space on the side which completely changes the vibe in a good way. When I was there, they had a DJ playing, and it added energy without being too loud or overwhelming. The Service was very good, the waiter answered and helped with all our questions. The food was absolutely amazing really flavorful and well done. Just be a little prepared that most dishes come in smaller portions. But the quality definitely makes up for it. I ordered the paella, and it's easily enough for two or even three people and it was well worth it. Really delicious. The drinks were also definitely worth trying while you're there. The only thing I wasn't big on was the desserts they didn't quite live up to the rest of the meal. But overall, great atmosphere, excellent food, and a fun experience. I'd definitely come back.

Private party room. Or private business meeting room. Great for networking too.

Bombas de Barcelona

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Bar with TV for sporting events.

O Pipo Tavern

4.7(125 reviews)

0.6 mi

Was passing thru Newark airport and stopped for something to eat…read more Found this restaurant on yelp. Nice corner restaurant. Very loud as all the tables were full. The food was great and huge proportions. Nice wine selection as well. The staff were friendly and attentive. You can tell this a locals favorite along with travelers.

As a Yelper, it's hard for a restaurant to grab "favorite" status. Feels like we've reached that…read morepoint with O Pipo! This place makes my weekend! Kind of place you look forward to when you know you're going. Just got home from an awesome Sunday dinner. Roasted suckling pig with a zesty pepper sauce was delicious! Grilled octopus entree as an appetizer? Why not! Fantastic amount of perfectly cooked octopus! Skirt steak for my wife and steak and egg for one of my daughters, excellent quality! Salad, cheese, dessert, leftovers for a couple of days! Place cannot be beat! Incredible staff!

Excellent paella and seafood.

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Prime 94 SteakHouse and Grill

4.3(399 reviews)

12.3 mi

This was about my 7th time here and I can honestly say, I have never had anything that wasn't…read moregreat. The food is always perfect from start to finish. Very quaint place. Not flashy, just very nice. You feel comfortable. Great food with no pretentiousness. Lastly, the service is always great. Everyone you deal with from the people busing the tables to the wait staff are great. This is a definite must try!

Quick update. I consider myself a semi regular at Prime dining in or taking out a few times a…read moremonth. The food and service are better than ever. And, considering the quality, the value is pretty decent as well. A few recommendations. Prime rib, available only on Monday is outstanding. NY Strips and Rib Eye, are always a solid choice. The Steak Sandwich is absolutely incredible, trust me. Plus, their Pork Chop is amazing when its available. My only negative is that the dress code has become lax over time. I'm not a fancy guy. But for the first several years there was an upscale vibe and guests dressed appropriately which made the experience feel premium. Now it isn't all that uncommon to see guests wearing worn out tee shirts, sweat shirts, flip flops, cutoffs, etc. Nothing crazy, but a collard shirt and no flip flop code would be a fair. With all that said, I love this place and I think you will as well. Give it a try.

The bar

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A perfect rare on the strip steak!

Valença Restaurant

4.1(1.4k reviews)

4.3 mi

Had the bbq platter and the amount was an enormous portion. Two people could easily share it. Very…read moreaffordable for the amount of food.

BEST Portuguese Restaurant I have ever eaten at!! Classic ambience, very clean and efficient!…read more Food-AMAZING! I ordered the MIXED SEAFOOD IN A COPPER POT, and enjoyed EVERY SINGLE BITE! Full of Shrimp, Clams, Muscles, Calamari, 1/2 lobster in an AMAZING broth filled with vegetables and served with Rice! Just OUTSTANDING!! A mixed salad is served first, more oil than vinegar and was DELICIOUS!! Service- Well... EVERYONE I came in contact with was extremely friendly and helpful. I had more than 1 server for my table and found that the "left hand didn't talk to the right hand". When I got a server, they were AWESOME! But as a single diner, I kept having to call someone over for everything-To order, to get a drink refill, to get my check... I was treated like a single diner! The food, and atmosphere and menu are OUTSTANDING!! I WILL definitely will go back and try something else because my meal was GREAT and the menu looked fabulous! GREAT experience...except for service.

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Mango sangria

Del Porto Ristorante

4.7(184 reviews)

6.0 mi

This is one of my favorite places! The restaurant is very…read morewell decorated and has a real classy Italian modern vibe (with an incredible outdoor area in the summer). Staff is very professional and friendly, always making sure everyone is having a good time. Honestly, all the food is great here but some of my favorites are definitely the carpaccio and calamari appetizer (the calamari is the BEST I ever had, hands down) and their coffee panacota for dessert is also out of this world, just amazing! If you are a bread lover just know they make their own bread in house. 5 stars always!

I went here for lunch today with my husband and brother-in-law. The ambiance outside was very nice…read more It reminded me of the islands. The food, however, is another story. For appetizers, we got zucchini chips, fried calamari and mussels. The calamari was fried too hard and it had a very salty, spicy Chilean type sauce over it. The zucchini chips were thinly sliced, lightly battered with Parmesan cheese sprinkled over them. They were decent but nothing to write home about. In fact, after having about six or seven of the zucchini chips I began to experience heartburn from the grease. For entrees, my husband had the chicken parm. He said it was too thick and should have been flattened more before frying. It was also very breaded. My brother-in-law ordered the chicken and waffles and he said the chicken tasted day old so after having a bite of one piece of the chicken he pushed the chicken aside and called it a day. I called the waiter over and informed him about the chicken tasting day old. He didn't try to change it out or take it off the bill or get a manager. He just apologized by saying I'm sorry. My crab Mac and Cheese was decent. It wasn't seasoned the way I would have liked but the huge, plentiful chunks of crab made up for that. I ate a third of my dish and packed the rest for home where I will doctor it up to my taste. I've never been to this particular restaurant before. The only reason we came today is because my brother-in-law was here on business and staying at a hotel in the area.

Lychee martini

Fried Calamari

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Sabor Unido

4.5(564 reviews)

0.1 mi

Possibly one of my new favorite gems to eat and drink at. The staff Gil and Nicholas were friendly…read moreand helpful. The food and drinks were amazing. Not a single complaint about the restaurant itself and it's very affordable. The ambiance feels homely.

I did not expect to enjoy this restaurant that much! It's unfortunate that it's located far into…read moreNewark, but I'm so happy I was able to try it. They had a wide variety of food, all ranging from beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and some vegetarian options. They had an extensive wine menu, and my boyfriend joyfully enjoyed a glass of wine. I got the brazilian fried chicken, which was extremely flavorful, and i was surprised there wasn't any breading on the chicken as typical fried chicken does. I much preferred the no-breading style, which I think is the Brazilian way. I would have preferred a boneless dish, as there were quite a few pieces with bones, and it was pretty oily at the bottom of the dish. It came with two very large sides, and totaled around $25. 100% would recommend this dish, but I do think at a lower price point, this could make do with just one side, instead of two, as the main dish was quite large enough to fill me up. My favorite part of this meal was the garlic butter bread that they provide for free. It comes out extremely fresh with lots of chopped up garlic, which is my favorite part of garlic bread. It was a great way to start the dinner off. The service was great and the waiters were extremely attentive. They regularly checked up on how we felt about the food and filled up our drinks. The restaurant was pretty empty while we were dining, but the space was laid out very nicely and the decor was beautiful. Would come again if it wasn't so far!

Skirt Steak

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Fried Chicken

Five Corners Ristorante

4.6(90 reviews)

0.3 mi

Oh yes..Italian eatery with a swanky bar and creative cocktails. It's as advertised...and then…read moresome.. We tried a number of items enjoyed every bite. The service was excellent. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the cocktails. Overall a great experience.. Carbonara was well made & delicious. Amazing.

Such a quaint space with delicious food and a welcoming staff. We sat at the bar and Gabriel guided…read moreour decisions. We started with the Caesar salad. It was crisp and deliciously dressed - served in a Parmesan shell. I had the chicken piccata where the taste was exceptional but the chicken was a bit on the dry side. I had a side of pasta made fresh - delicious! My husband had the chicken Parmesan and it was to die for. The chicken was tender and topped with just the right amount of sauce and cheese. We opted for after dinner drinks to top off the night. Highly recommend