Justin&#x27;s BBQ

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!

Excellent paella and seafood.

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Taste of Portugal

4.1(201 reviews)

2.7 mi

Since 1998 this place has been delivering taste and service. Haven't been here in quite a while,…read morebut the consistency shows. Filet mignon on a stone and the picanha are AMAZING! Very chill vibe for a summer Sunday! Highly recommend!

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)

1.9 mi

Authentic Spanish cuisine from a family that takes pride and puts love into every dish. Starting…read morewith the bread,oil and olive course, next the beautiful salad. Then the appetizer- we had the shrimp with garlic sauce, the chorizo and the grilled octopus. All 3 as if we were in Spain. Entree's all were accompanied by vegetables rice and chips. We had the cod, red snapper and halibut. Then we split a chicken Piaya - the house specialty. Having had piaya in the past it seems to be overwhelming rice but this was not. Great balance of ingredients sauce flavor and rice. We tried a couple of the sauces on the side for the fish and while excellent- they were not necessary as the fish was excellent on its own. We also enjoyed a flan for dessert and cafe and cappuccino. Considering the amount of food we had and leftovers I thought the price was quite reasonable. All servers and matre di were dressed in formal black and white and the room was a formal dining area. Truly enjoyable. We'll be back!

Had a really good dining experience. We had no expectation but better than expected…read more Once we sat, we were served a dinner salad before even looking at the menu or placing our order. It was a large salad. Very tasty. Could have been more chilled. It was cool at best. I ordered the Paella Marinera. It was huge. Definitely shareable. Came with a half lobster, muscles, clams, and squid. It was really tasty. I usually have a pretty big appetite, but I could not finish it. After dinner, we order the flan and the pumpkin cheesecake. Both were good. Service was excellent. Multiple people handling the table and very attended. I highly recommend. Well visit next time I'm in the area

Entrance decor

NUESKE'S BACON AL FORNOS

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3.6(674 reviews)

2.1 mi

I came here with family, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The portions are…read moreincredibly generous, so come hungry! Everything we ordered tasted fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. If you're looking for traditional Portuguese cuisine, this is definitely a place to visit. The service was welcoming, the atmosphere was lively, and it's the kind of restaurant that's perfect for sharing dishes with family and friends. I'll absolutely be returning.

Celebrating Gus' 70th birthday at Seabra's Marisqueira in the Ironbound section of Newark…read more Seabra's Marisqueira, a popular Portuguese seafood restaurant in Newark, NJ, known for its fresh catches, large portions, and lively atmosphere, is certainly the place to go if you're looking for authentic, traditional Portuguese seafood. IYKYK The food was spectacular and the service could not be beat. Marisqueira is a Portuguese term that translates to a seafood restaurant or shellfish bar, and this place certainly lives up to its name. If you can't make it to Portugal but are craving some traditional seafood in a relaxed, casual, authentic setting, this is your place. Plus, they have a free parking lot across the street from the restaurant.

The bar view - we went early to miss the crowds -

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Sabor Unido

4.5(570 reviews)

2.1 mi

Lovely Brazilian restaurant in the heart of the Ironbound district in Newark. On Fridays, they…read morebring DJs to play vinyl. I enjoyed the contemporary design of the restaurant and the food was amazing. I had a dish that I normally don't make and don't see it in restaurants across the US - beef parmigiana. The meat was very tender, and the tomato sauce was well balanced without a lot of acidity, which I liked. It's a good size and you will probably take some home. Luis, the owner, is very proud of their vinyl equipment and says that the music selection of the DJs is very diverse and upbeat. This is a son and mother business and mom is in charge of the kitchen, menu design, produce purchase to keep everything fresh. I would definitely dine here again and I recommend it.

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)

2.4 mi

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.

Bar seating

Grilled squid

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Fernandes steakhouse

3.9(806 reviews)

2.6 mi

I recently celebrated my birthday dinner here with my family and had a great experience. Most of us…read moreordered the ribeye steaks with two 2oz lobster tails and generous portions of veggies and rice. My medium-rare ribeye was cooked perfectly, it was tender with a nice char flavor. I added a little salt, pepper, and lemon to enhance the flavors. The staff was attentive, kept our glasses filled, and made sure we were enjoying our meal. One of the staff members let us sample the meat he was serving on the sword to another table, and it was incredibly juicy, tender, and flavorful. That experience made us want to return for the full Rozilio experience. Overall, it was a wonderful birthday dinner.

A few members of my team and I had lunch here to welcome someone new who was joining the team…read more This was my first time. All four of us had the Barbecue - 3 Mixed Meat and 1 Picanha. The Mixed Meat option had several different preparations of beef and a sausage served with a salad, french fries, and white rice. It was a generous portion of meat in a large plate. For dessert we all had the Serradura (Portuguese Sawdust Pudding) which was made with a meringued cream, whipped cream, and crushed cookies mixed together. Very delicious, not too sweet and not too filling. All around there was brick, stone and solid wood. I felt like I was in what I imagined a restaurant in Portugal would be like back in the day. The servers were friendly. I gives me the sense that it is a good place to have a range of events - from a business lunch to a celebratory party. There is lots of space in the restaurant with different rooms. One room seemed specifically set up for large parties whereas another room was set up like a typical restaurant. Our party was able to relax and enjoy ourselves without ever feeling any time pressures from the staff. It was quite an enjoyable experience.

Waiting area

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Waiting area

Valença Restaurant

4.1(1.4k reviews)

5.8 mi

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!

Everything was honestly sooooo good. Beef empanadas with the peri peri sauce was really good and so…read morewas the pasta Pasta was a little soupy but still good The tartufo and the upside down cake were both really good Overall no complaints for the service and ambiance too

Side plate

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Mango sangria

Segovia Restaurant

3.8(651 reviews)

8.7 mi

Family-owned & operated

Casual dining

Wow, this place is just off the hook, I moved out of NJ 8 years ago, and I was back today, this…read moreplace is still off the hook and the cost is reasonable for what you get. They have these little lights hanging throughout lthe ceiling, like it's Christmas, and even though it's not, it made the experience clearly more magical. As it always was, and still is, the staff are great and very attentive. The food is as good as ever. They made me a pulpo planca to start, and it was just as I recalled. Not even sure it was on the menu then or now, but they still made it for me, and this dish can't be had anywhere these days. I looked for it all over, even in Barcelona, and although I found Octopus, none of it was like this; the oil, the crispy pulpo with the garlic, is just a great place to start. The next dish was a twin stuffed lobster dish which looked picture perfect, and the picture was not lying, these guys have a great stuffing and the lobster was tender and moist. Couldn't ask for more. My wife had a Mariscada in green sauce and it was good, also garlicy, but I am a red Mariscada fan so even though it was good, it wouldn't scratch my itch for Mariscada. If you're in the area, give this place a go.

Very disappointing experience. I ordered scallops that tasted and smelled strongly of ammonia,…read morewhich is obviously extremely concerning for a seafood dish. I immediately brought the issue to the waiter's attention, yet no one from management came over to speak with me or apologize for what happened. What was even more disappointing was that I was not offered another meal or given the opportunity to order something else. When a customer is served food that is clearly unacceptable, I would expect management to take the situation seriously, check on the customer, apologize, and make an effort to correct it. Unfortunately, none of that happened. The food itself was bad enough, but the lack of concern and customer service afterward made the experience even worse. I expected much more from this restaurant.

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Sol-Mar

3.7(269 reviews)

2.4 mi

Warm, lively, and unpretentious ambiance; the service was excellent and their salmon melts in your…read moremouth. Absolutely loved their fresh Portuguese-style bread with queso fresco.

This review is based on my husband's experience and not my own. LOL. He's a man of few words…read more The service was excellent. The three servers were friendly and attentive. The ambiance was quiet, but it was a Wednesday night. But for the food. Both were disappointed in the main entrees. The soups they ordered were lobster bisque and the soup de jour. The lobster bisque was delicious, but it had very few pieces of lobster. My husband's friend said, "I had the soup of the day. It was vegetables with some pasta." His only opinion was Main entrees. My husband had Crab Stuffed Flounder (Filetes Recheados), basically stuffed fish with crab, but my husband had to ask what kind of fish because the menu simply stated stuffed fish fillets w/ crab meat. It wasn't lump crab meat but a pasty mixture of crab. For the price, he expected to have all crab meat. $33.00 His friend got the Arroz de Camarão, aka shrimp with yellow rice. There was a lot of rice and barely any shrimp. $30.00. Overall, the food was disappointing, especially given the prices, but the service and atmosphere were nice.

Grilled sardines with peppers, onions and potatoes.

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Zyahan F.

5 years ago

SHIT EMPLOYEE! that 3 girl that work at, can't be more disrespectfull.. Rude and unprofessional people. I standup around 1hour, and asked many times for my online order, that I got NO answer. Bad experience ever, not my first by the way. Once I did doordash order, that the same 3 bitches don't help my driver with the order.. He was call me 3x to verify with the store what happened, because he don't get answers from then. Food is not that good to take that long, my meat don't came how I asked for, forgot my rice/vegetables, drinks come wrong. And when I call to advise the mistake she SAID; - "WHATEVER". FUCK THAT STORE AND THAT BITCHES WHO WORK THERE! read more

Justintimefor E.

2 years ago

I can't recommend thid restaurant anymore than I already do! Food is always hot and delicious everytime I order for staff meetings. I even order when I'm home from this restaurant. Great prices and great portions=SPECTACULAR SERVICE! read more

Khole S.

14 years ago

i really like this place. Everyone is lovely.. but their only a few good things on the menu that would keep me coming back.

Kylie B.

228

10 years ago

Did not think it was any better than other Portuguese places but it was pretty good. Would go again.

Pablo B.

3 years ago

Food is great and cheap prices... family party of 12 will cost you under $100... great place..

Paul P.

15 years ago

Food can be very hot or miss unfortunately, but when it's on it's delicious. Worth visiting.

Andrew S.

7 years ago

The chicken is dry, the rice isn't that good and the amount of meat you get is very little

Sharon S.

13 years ago

Salads SO Fresh Fish Great ! Steak Great! Food is Really Good

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