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    Casa Vasca

    4.1 (288 reviews)
    ModerateSpanish, Seafood
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Arroz Amarillo Pollo en Salsa de Vino Ternero al Bosque Caldo Gallego Camarones al Ajillo y Chorizo
    Carlos C.

    Always The Best Service. The Owner Maria Is Spectacular We Have Been Going To This Fantastic Restaurant For About 30 Yrs. Our Families Preferred Place. Foot Is Amazing... Service Exemplary We Are Always Treated Very Well. This Time I Had Catering For A Baptism Celebration At Home. Exceeded My Already Very High Expectations. Thank You Always

    Octopus
    Phoebe L.

    I've been here for dinner a few times, and it's always been a good experience, especially for the price. Last time I got the paella valenciana, and it was so big that the leftovers were plenty for the next day too! The ambiance is perfect for a nice dinner without having to dress up too formally. The servers are also very attentive, and we got some complimentary soup that was pretty yummy! This time, I got the chorizo appetizer and the octopus (which I think is usually on the daily specials menu). The chorizo was a little too salty/crispy for my taste, but the octopus was phenomenal. It was perfectly cooked and just flavorful enough without overpowering the taste of the octopus. I also got a creme brulee for dessert, which was pretty good!

    Went there oct-16-25 for dinner. Ordered grill salmon and filet mignon. Grilled salmon was not grilled. It was fried and it was so oily it was disgusting. filet mignon was a burnt piece of meat that must've been cooked and returned several times from tables previous to being served to us we mentioned it to the waiter, and they were very apologetic. They offered to charge us for the drinks only I told them we were not looking for anything free, but they insisted so. We only paid for the drinks, but this place is a dive. I would never go back there again they have the audacity to serve that garbage to their customers . we only had a couple of bites each of our food. It really was not edible and I have photos to prove it..

    Victor H.

    Came here for lunch and the food was amazing, the food was on point and fresh, and the ambiance was enjoyable. I believe we ordered a paella valenciana, a fish dish (i forgot the name), and almejas en salsa verde. We had complimentary soup free of charge. Everything was tasty and in big portion. We had more food than we could eat. I believe next time we come here will order less. Overall, this place is amazing for lunch. There is a private parking lot, so no need to worry about finding street parking : )

    Fresh Portuguese rolls. Crusty and tasty.
    Harvey H.

    Just up from Florida and I needed a good Spanish food fix so I stopped in Newark's Ironbound and parked at Casa Vasca. The seafood was fresh and the sangria tangy. Their home made flan topped off the meal and a snifter of 43 finished the experience with class. When you go, on site parking if you get there early enough. And the Portuguese rolls are wonderful.

    Empanada
    Ashley L.

    This place is like home! Service is very good and the staff were very friendly! Food is also amazing! We've had the empanadas, almejas and the lenguado a la francesa. Can't wait to come back!

    Salmon Steak, Shrimp and Clams in a green sauce-Delicious!!!!

    When you want delicious food, an atmosphere that is warm and cozy, and service that is swift and caring, Casa Vasca is the place to be. We have come here numerous times and have never been disappointed. Maria makes sure that everything runs smoothly. Tonight we had some of our usuals, Pork Chops in Garlic Sauce, Chicken in Garlic Sauce, Skirt Steak, and Sirloin. Tonight we added in the special Salmon Steak, Shrimp, and Clams in a green sauce-DELICIOUS!!!!!

    Camarones Fritos
    Nyssa B.

    What a little hidden gem this place is! Definitely a more family style restaurant with extremely reasonable pricing. Everyone at my table (party of 4) ordered our own entrées which we would of been totally fine probably ordering 2 and just sharing. Portions are pretty big for the price you pay, I'd recommend sharing some main dishes rather than everyone getting their own plate. Food was very flavorful and delicious. You get a complimentary soup and bread with your meal and both are extremely delicious. Went in to this place not really knowing what I was getting into but WOW I wasn't disappointed. Had a great experience here!

    Callos
    Cecilia N.

    The undiscovered gem to most, and maybe because the location is quite an inconvenience in terms of traffic. Parking is not a problem though since they have their own parking lot! Now as to food, ambience and service. Triple A for all three categories. The servers are all friendly and respectful. The food was and is always phenomenal. We had gambas, callos, seafood paella, bacalao and the desserts that were all mouth-watering! The soup and the rolls to start with were so fresh and delicious. Ambience is great if you want a not-so-quiet dinner. You'll see one table for two, and another table for a family gathering. or a party of friends. This place is worth going to again and again. Now if only traffic wasn't so bad in Newark!

    Potato leek soup

    One our favorite Spanish / Portuguese spots in Newark. They have a nice European feel and the food and service are terrific. One thing they do which is unique is that each meal comes with a free bowl of the soup of the day and they are always delicious.

    Baby squid cooked in garlic & oil
    Sama C.

    Nice spot to hit up by the Prudential Center, "Ironbound" section of Newark. This Spanish restaurant offers "Basque" cuisines more geared towards fish and shellfish. What makes it a great place is the authentic meals, and freshness of the ingredients including the seafood. I stopped in for pre-game drinks and appetizer, and did not stay for a full dinner. They have a small bar section located on the side of the restaurant which had 3-4 small tables of 4 seats per table. You can also sit at the small bar to dine. There was 1 TV where you could watch some sports. The fresh rolls that came out hot were very delicious. I was able to break it apart easily, and use to dip into my appetizer dish. The grilled baby squid marinated in oil and garlic was that good. Had to incorporate the bread to wipe the plate, and get every last drop of those flavors. It came along with a side of some plain boiled potatoes. In this section of Newark parking can be tough. You may have to park a block or two, maybe few away and walk to this restaurant. You can also pay a fee to park in one of the lots nearby. Depending if there is a sporting event in the Prudential Center the price for parking may be higher than normal. This restaurant is definitely worth the visit if you're interested in fresh seafood cooked up in an authentic Spanish style with great flavors. I will definitely come back for a full dine-in experience as the menu had a lot to offer.

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    Great food and best sangria in all of New Jersey! Never disappoints. Great service too!

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    Is there parking?

    Yes, they have an off street lot for customers

    Do they have seating at the bar?

    Yes, they do have seating at the bar. They also have tables near the bar. But it's a bit tight, which is why I prefer going during the week.

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    (665 reviews)

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    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.

    Fornos of Spain Restaurant - Paella Marinera

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

    You know, I've never been at a restaurant that simply seems to "throw" food at their guests. I…read moremean, a LOT of food. Damn. Ok - almost too good to be true, right? Well, let's get started: We sat down. Water and menus came, a drink order was put in, and before we knew it, bread, olives, and a salad (all unordered, all appreciated) appeared. The bread was warm (as God intended) and the salad nicely done up, already with an Italian dressing. The olives were spicy and yummy! Ok - not ordered, but I wasn't going to argue! We ordered a seafood paella - holy moly! It was like a 14" in diameter deep dish when it came out! Tasty, lots of mussels, shrimps, scallops, even a bit of lobster..... wow. I ordered chicken picatta - expecting thin strips of chicken in a nice sauce on top of pasta....damn. I got two flat, pressed chicken breasts on pasta. Can anyone say too big by half??? Wow. Couldn't finish it. And here's where the "food being thrown to us" came in- we got a side of green beans AND a side of seasoned rice AND a side of homemade potato chips (that needed salt but still). Damn. After declining dessert, they STILL brought us 6 little churros with a dark chocolate dipping sauce. WOW. Call me totally amazed. The pricing wasn't outrageous, and the food was absolutely BOUNTIFUL and yummy! The ambiance was amazing- old school in a classy way. And the service was absolutely ON POINT. Can't speak highly enough of this place! Nicely located in Ironbound and close to Newark Penn - will I come again? Yes. But I'll need room at the hotel for the leftovers! Yummy.

    Casa Vasca - spanish - Updated May 2026

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