Casa Seabra

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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Taste of Portugal

4.1(195 reviews)

0.3 mi

Omg, Taste of Portugal was absolutely delicious. I had a margarita and it was made perfectly. The…read moreskirt steak was unreal! honestly the best I've had in a long time, and I'm a big steak critic. The flavor was soul-touching. The rice was different but really tasty, the veggies and fries were cooked to perfection, and that clam in garlic sauce... chef's kiss. Everything hit. & the our waitress was lovely.

Bookmark removed. Probably won't be back. Tried this place…read moreas someone must have recommended it and I saved it awhile back. We sat at the bar and the lady tenders were nice and attentive early on. The ambiance and decor is classy and traditional Iberian. Super Bock on tap is always a plus especially when ice cold like it was served. A Paella and a Monkfish dishes were ordered. And took no less than an hour to come out. Since we ordered no appetizers, it was and felt like forever. The major disappointment was no tender checking on us. Had I been asked if I wanted another Super Bock at anytime in the last half hour of waiting, I would have been able to ask that they check on my food. Not that I should remind anyone how to do their jobs. Then the minor disappointment. For all that wait, all the customers rolling in, all the nice atmosphere, the food was just good but not great. The best outcome was lots of leftovers for entrees priced on the higher side for Portuguese food.

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Fornos of Spain Restaurant

4.0(1.2k reviews)

0.6 mi

Excellent food and service! There are a lot of complementary foods, like garlic bread, olives,…read moresalad, and chocolate dipped churros.

The ambiance is amazing it brings you back to Spain and the staff is extremely friendly. It's…read moreupscale but not snobby, you will get an amazing meal and drinks and leave happy. Our group ordered the Seafood Paella and had plenty for leftovers, stuffed sole, branzino, grilled octopus, salad and numerous drinks including their sangria. The Paella was full of flavor and a very large portion, two people ordered one to share and even sharing it with the other three in the group there was a ton left. The stuffed Sole was well sized and filled properly with shrimp, scallops and more. Highly recommend and it was cooked perfectly. The mash potatoes were a miss that came with it not seasoned and bland. The branzino was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. The grilled octopus was a little chewy which was disappointing but it was packed with flavor and would try again. If you're in Newark and want an amazing meal, highly recommend this place just note it's not cheap but it's worth every penny.

Entrance decor

NUESKE'S BACON AL FORNOS

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Seabra Marisqueira

3.6(665 reviews)

0.5 mi

First time here. Disappointed that the lobster was mushy. Claw meat had pretty much dissolved…read morecompletely. Towards the end of our meal the less than friendly waiter asked how our food was. When I told him, he just walked away! Was not sending back or trying to get a discount, just thought that since they asked, they wanted to know. Guess not. PS. There are only 2 reasons that the meat had a mushy consistency 1) lobster was dead before being cooked or 2) overcooked Too bad because the rest of our food was delicious. Would not recommend this spot

Every once in a while, I wind up in Ironbound because I'm a glutton for both tasty Portuguese…read morepastries and brusque Portuguese service (their abuse reminds me of my people). On one such occasion, I found myself dining on enormous portions of seafood at Seabra. The service was just as terse as I remembered, but I didn't care because each of their dishes were big enough to feed three people on a single person's cost. We started with complimentary sardine croquettes that were bigger than my hands. And tasty as all heck. Then we got the Salada de Polvo, which seems pricey at $27.95--until it arrives and you realize they've probably put ten octopi in there. And talk about perfectly cooked! If they'd been any chewier, they would've come straight from the sea. Our only miss was the Gambas Mozambique, which--while large and flavorful--was more oily than I would've liked. However, the enormous Espaguete com Vongole e Camarao that basically came in a cauldron more than made up for it. And yup, the service was just as curt as I expected. I don't think we even got a thank you. I'm convinced that if they remade The Sopranos, Tony would 100% take his goomah to a place like this.

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Sabor Unido

4.5(563 reviews)

0.5 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

Shrimp

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Fried Chicken

Casa d'Paco

4.6(1.1k reviews)

0.2 mi

Family-owned & operated

Private events

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.

Fernandes steakhouse

3.9(802 reviews)

1.5 mi

I recently went to Fernandes Steakhouse for the first time to celebrate my girlfriend's 60th…read morebirthday, and now I completely understand why she loves this place so much. We did the rodizio, and everything was absolutely perfect. The meats kept coming and were all cooked beautifully. I'm a big fan of lamb, and theirs was outstanding. One of the things I really appreciated was that they were happy to bring specific cuts again if you asked -- great service and very accommodating. The meal also came with rice, beans, plantains, and pico de gallo, which were all delicious and complemented the meats really well. We also ordered mashed potatoes on the side, which were fantastic. We brought our own birthday cake, and the staff couldn't have been nicer. They cut it for us, came over to sing, and really helped make the celebration feel special. We had such a lovely time. Overall, it was a first-class experience with amazing food and warm hospitality.

We had dinner here the day after Thanksgiving and I was surprised as to how busy and packed it was,…read moregiven that it was a holiday. Fernandes offered excellent Rodizio service, but the dining experience was negatively impacted by excessively loud patrons, poor wine selections, and a general lack of flavor in most of the meats. The ribeye was the only standout!! In addition, the cuts of meat I was being served were extremely thin, but my date's cuts were very thick.. It appears that they give bigger portions to the men. The temperature inside the restaurant was also very muggy. It was extremely hot and uncomfortable. While the staff was attentive and friendly, the overall atmosphere was overwhelming due to the loudness, making it difficult to enjoy a conversation or have a relaxed meal. Probably won't be back.

Waiting area

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Waiting area

Valença Restaurant

4.1(1.4k reviews)

3.8 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.

Side plate

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Mango sangria

Segovia Restaurant

3.8(640 reviews)

10.1 mi

Family-owned & operated

Casual dining

My server was a friendly and thoughtful gent from Ukraine. Slava Ukraini! My best to your family…read more The food highlights: - bread: hearty sized individual breads with a nice crispy outside / tops - chorizo sausage is well flavored without being oily or dry, tastes great mixed with... - the vodka rigatoni. Served al dente with a nice cream / cheese overlay - shrimp in garlic. Very nice flavor with a light garlic and olive oil taste that did not overwhelm the shrimp - rib eye : simply seasoned that really let the meat flavor rise. Rum: they had Zacapa 23 year. A good recommendation to sip along with a tremendous meal. One note: the medium rare was closer to black and blue, and the medium was closer to medium rare. It may depend on the chef, but if you are between temp levels, take the over. I could have come here for dinner every night and been very happy. Plenty of amazing looking items on the menu.

I loved the vibe of the restaurant, and the service was great. Jose was a kind and helpful waiter…read morewho made the experience even better. The bread came out first, nice and warm, which was a great start to the meal. We ordered the empanadas, and the meat was delicious, though they definitely could have used a sauce on the side. I also got the soup, which was very tasty. Unfortunately, my main dish lacked flavor. The portion size was good about six pieces but it just didn't have much seasoning. Oddly enough, the onions were the best part of the plate. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere and service, and I'd come back to try the seafood next time.

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Sol-Mar

3.7(261 reviews)

0.7 mi

First things first, they charge a gratuity for one person and it's pretty high up, i think was over…read more6%. The food was ok, you have to speak up about the salt they freely put on your dinner. I don't the cook is Portuguese, probably Brazilian because of the amount of salt they use. For some reason the meats have too much salt added by the cook. I ordered a t bone steak but got a skirt steak that looked a mile long, no joking, i never saw a skirt steak that long. I also speak Portuguese but that didn't make any difference. I will not be returning. The Portuguese restaurants in the Ironbound are not like the old days and there much fewer of them since many Portuguese have moved away from the Ironbound.

This place is great for larger parties. They accommodate well for groups of 10 or more, which…read morehappened to be our Holiday party this year. The waiters made sure to keep our glasses filled with red and white sangria. We ended up ordering additional red wine bottles for the table and also seltzer waters since we are obsessed. Appetizers included bread and butter, black olives, and 2 appetizer samples which was enough for 10 people. Sampler included fried calamari, garlic shrimp, chourico (Portuguese smoked sausage), and melon with prosciutto. I ordered the surf and Turf and the filet mignon was cooked perfectly to my liking- medium rare. It was accompanied with yellow rice, broccoli, picked vegetables, Spanish fries. Everything was absolutely delicious but I did think the lobster was a bit rubbery, only disappointment of the night. For dessert I ordered the passiondruit mousse and this might've been my favorite all night. You already knew I followed this up with both an espresso and port wine. This is a good option for Portuguese cuisine if you're ever in the Ironbound section.