This is an amazing dining experience and by far one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever had…read morein the States. Really extensive menu with very reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food. The spicy calamari is a must try and every entree and pasta are worth trying, too. Met one of the owners (two brothers) and this is a family run business with a benefit to the community. I will definitely come back on the next visit to Newark and would highly recommend if you're in the area (especially if you are staying at Newark airport overnight!)

Warm bread with olive oil: very good Chicken parm: chicken…read morewas well fried. The vodka pasta was slightly watery but still good Bolognese: good tagliatelle, sauce meaty and good, a little sweet Calamari: very good! Salad: solid Good service and ambiance Very large portions which makes the prices more justifiable

I've had the pleasure of working with Rui and his team at Valenca in Elizabeth, NJ for over a…read moredecade and they are truly exceptional. Rui is quick to respond, always accommodating, and very mindful of our time. They genuinely appreciate their customers and ensure complete satisfaction with every order always on time, every time. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-quality Portuguese restaurant and a reliable vendor. Outstanding!

This was the best meal I have had in a looong time! Celebrating my birthday & Valenca was a PERFECT…read moreexperience. The restaurant ambiance & service was impeccable; white table cloths, warm bread with butter while you wait, MASSIVE portions, amazing quality. We ordered a pitcher to share of Sangria that was the BEST sangria I have ever had (I'm now ruined for any future sangria lol), and easily equalled 4 drinks. My plate was the salmon special, stuffed with avocado, drizzled with lemony, buttery, delicious valenca sauce & served with perfectly steamed veggies & piped mash potatoes. My husband ordered the Veal Parmesan for a twist as his fav is chicken parm & it was perfectly seasoned, giant portion & served with linguini & red sauce. Both were big enough to be easily shareable. They sang to me and presented me with a scrumptious birthday flan... that I also shared! Parking was a breeze & valet quickly got us in & out. I felt like a VIP Princess from start to finish. Valenca made this a very special birthday meal to remember & anytime we find ourselves in the area, popping in will be a MUST. Did I mention how beautiful the restaurant is? The entire night was like a perfectly curated event & I couldn't have asked for more!

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.

Obviously I'm jealous of the regulars! Need to move a bit closer. Barramundi was incredible, they…read moreknow their way around seafood! Shrimp appetizer cannot be beat! My wife enjoyed the pot roast and my daughter enjoyed the salmon. $3 for a delicious chicken soup was also a win! Every visit to O Pipo is perfection!

Shout out to our waiter, Enrique! He was amazing! Attentive and charismatic. We went for my dad's…read morebirthday and had a blast tasting all these delicious plates. The restaurant itself feels very intimate and full of character. They have valet parking (you'll need it in Newark)! Sangria is strong and the camarones al ajillo ! We will be coming back!

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.

I must of missed out on this place so much whenever I wanted a seafood boil! Ordered a pick up…read moreonline. Super easy. Prices are affordable. Food was ready when I came by. I ordered the Seafood boil (Wild Crab Sauce-medium spicy--head on shrimp, mussels, crawfish, snow crab legs, corn & eggs) however when I opened the bag--they gave me potatoes as well which was nice of them to add. The smell was sooo good! The sauce was amazing. Next time I'll order it a little bit more spicier. Only thing is the crawfish were super small--could be cause wasn't in season, but I'll be back to try more of the menu. If you want seafood, come here! Definitely worth a try.

This is a cute local spot, in Staten Island west Brighton area. Seems like a hidden gem because…read morethey've been open for 5 years (and I've never heard of it). Anyway the service was great we sat down and the menu has plenty of options. I have been craving wings, so wings I had (the garlic flavor) super crispy and flavorful. Then I tried the seafood ramen with chicken broth, It could've used a little more flavor but I added some eel sauce and it hit the spot. Finished with the small seafood broil (definitely shareable ) with shrimp mussels Dungeness crab noodles broccoli and an egg in the wild crab sauce--- didn't disappoint. We also tried the teas which they'll make to your sweetness preference. Psssst.... Super affordable as well. I'll see you there.

The food is good and affordable one of my favorite fish markets has many selections. The wait time…read moreis practical they get you in and out without delay. They are accurate with orders handle multi tasking well.

Food quality is okay for the price. Fish is made to order The food quality is satisfactory…read moreconsidering the affordability. Additionally, patrons will appreciate that the fish is prepared fresh and made to order, ensuring optimal taste and satisfaction.

The fried fish was perfect, so was the fried clams. And the cottage fries were on point…read more The hush puppies were too dense for my taste. The Service was this was the most friendly warm service ever, the Lady was so warm & caring. Ambiance does not matter, it's a takeout joint, you will be fine. This place is worth a try

Absolutely delicious, and just down the street from me! If you love fish and chips, this is the…read moreplace to go. The chips are fresh-you can tell the chef cuts them up the same day--none of those frozen fries here. The fish portions are HUGE, and the tartar sauce was spot on! The cashier was super friendly too! You can eat inside, though it's on the cozy side, or go even check out the outdoor seating when the weather is nice. I'm already thinking about ordering a bigger, and you make it's always a bonus when they have parking!

Cool spot. Convenient location and also open pretty late. Quick service, good drinks.read more

Went on Saturday looking to enjoy the afternoon only to find them closed after offering brunch on…read moretheir website. I tried calling but the phone just kept ringing update the website

My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I were in the mood for a…read morebougie sit-down dinner this past Saturday night and decided to try out Ocean Prime; we've had a few underwhelming dining experiences in Cranford, so we were hoping to break the streak. I'd say we were successful in that regard, and this is probably one of the top two places I've been now in town, along with Garlic Rose. Even if you didn't have access to the menu, this just LOOKS like an upper-class steakhouse - lots of darker interior colors with deliberate use of lighting almost like the aisles in a movie theater. We did the responsible thing and made 6:30pm reservations, though the restaurant was relatively empty when we first got there (it filled up for sure during our dinner). We were immediately seated and attended to, which was a pleasant recurring theme for our experience. On the booze front, we each got an Old Fashioned, which was specifically cited on the cocktail menu, and a bottle of Daou Cab Sauvignon to share (I let my chum take the lead on that selection, which I think was influenced by the strong reviews on the Vivino app - a recommend if you're into that sort of thing). The Old-Fashioned was decent; I'm always pleased when the de facto bourbon is Angel's Envy. I'm not crazy about vermouth, which I always think gives off shoe leather vibes, but I did like the smoky profile on this one. Not bad at all, but I liked the bottle of wine better. We decided to split the Grilled Octopus app, which came with seasoned potatoes, olives and tomatoes. This was arguably the weakest part of the meal. The octopus was a little tough/rubbery and the accompanying potatoes to me were very much needed and better, frankly, than the designated star of the show here. I'm not an olive person but my chum's comment there was they were too overwhelming, taste-wise. Noted. We also got a side of parmesan truffle garlic steak fries, which I didn't have too many of because I was distracted by all of the other options on the table, but would totally get again. For entrees, it felt morally proper to hit up the cattle (when in Rome). I went with the Braised Short Ribs, which is one of my go-tos if it's on the menu. Pretty good - VERY tender and literally falling off the bone. I'd say about 20% of it was too fatty for me, and I pawned that section off on my chum, but the other 80% was primo. She got the Filet Mignon Oscar style (which my computer wanted to autocorrect to Oscars, thinking it was the umpteenth time I was typing something about the Academy Awards), and was very pleased by it. Not mindblowingly amazing but solidly above average across the board. I'm not sure why we ordered dessert at this point other than to ensure I had something else to munch on the following day, but we did that too. I got the Cheesecake w/ Marionberry Compote. This was just okay for me. Taste-wise, the cheesecake seemed a little off for my palate; maybe a little too tart? It didn't seem as milky as other cheesecakes, which doesn't necessarily mean it was bad, but wasn't my kind of cheesecake. The compote was also just okay, both in the moment and as a leftover the following day. Maybe I'm just used to getting this dessert with strawberries and compotes that are similar to that type of fruit, but I just didn't think the compote and cake meshed as well. Debatable though. There's room for improvement but this is a strong entry in the Cranford gastro scene, such as it is.

Decided to give Ocean Prime another try since I have not been since they first opened and I was…read morepleasantly surprised. Made a reservation for Friday night. clams casino were tasty a tad dry clams whole beneath breadcrumb. The strip steak stood out cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. I got chimichurri with the steak it was great fresh addition. My wife enjoyed the chicken milanese. The sides - broccoli raab and truffle fries. Fries were thick and tasteless. But overall enjoyed my meal and will visit again. Cool ambiance and extensive wine menu. Server was attentive.

Fresh delicious food This place will make you feel like…read moreyou are eating at home. Service was great and they the quantity served was more than enough. So good, will be coming back.

First place going here, 10/10 service and my order was quick and easy, I ordered a patasca and was…read moreabsolutely amazing. Ordered my kid a hot cocoa and she loved it, she also ate chicharon with bread and completely demolished it. Lady who served me was the kindest woman ever. And I give this place an 10/10 or even more if possible.