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    O Pipo Tavern

    4.7 (124 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Duck and rice.
    Michael L.

    Great restaurant. Opportunity to try something different. Duck was amazing. Service quick. Quality great. Nice and clean. Big portions. You can share a main dish. I could only eat half. Now go get you some.

    Fire-roasted Portuguese sausage
    Philip Y.

    Great food and excellent service with late opening till 10 pm. The Grilled Octopus was the best I ever had. It was tender and full of flavor. The grilled fish ( with shrimp and scallop) was really good. The sausage was lit fire on a clay plate before they cut and served them on the plate was amazing (no video taken). What a pleasant dining experience. Definitely coming back for more.

    Poached pears in port

    If you're staying near Newark Airport and trying to figure out where to have a great meal, do yourself a favor and take the short 10-minute ride to O Pipo Tavern. It was hands down one of the best dining experiences I had in NJ. The atmosphere was incredibly warm and welcoming -- the kind of place that immediately makes you feel like a regular (even though clearly you aren't !) . The food was outstanding and truly authentic Portuguese cuisine, with huge portions and everything tasting incredibly fresh. Antonio, recommended a lovely Portuguese wine that paired perfectly with the meal. The flaming sausages were such a fun and delicious start, the Portuguese style shrimp ( and more ) flavors were amazing. And don't skip dessert -- the port wine poached pears were absolutely scrummy and the perfect ending. If you're staying near the airport and looking for somewhere special to eat, O Pipo Tavern is absolutely worth the short trip. A fantastic local gem and a must-visit for anyone who loves great Portuguese food!

    Photo doesnt do it justice. Very generous serving for two.
    Ron B.

    Dined here for first time last week for lunch. Outstanding. Promptly greeted as we entered, place was busy but we were lucky to get two seats at the kitchen end of the bar. As we sat down the bartender warmly welcomed us and gave us each a bowl of garlic marinated olives and fresh Portuguese rolls. Place is bright and cheery. Very lively. I believe we were the only two in the place that did not speak Portuguese including the talking heads on the TV, but it was of no concern to us. There is a warm neighborhood vibe even though we were not locals. We ordered the seafood platter for two. A little pricey but wow, great value. I had a couple glasses of the house red which was very quaffable and very reasonable priced. When the platter came out, I could not believe how much food was there. Very generous portion. A whole lobster, four huge prawns, at least a dozen jumbo shrimp, a dozen clams and mussels. As we began to work the pile, I noticed a pasta sized bowl underneath all the shellfish. In it was a pile of octopus, scallops, more clams and mussels, and calamari in a fish sauce. We hit it pretty good but there was still plenty leftover which we took home. Could easily have fed two couples. We will definitely go back as there is much more on the menu to explore. As it was lunch, we refrained from cocktails, but the selection of portuguese brandies looked pretty good. When we go back with the girls, I will definitely try a few.

    Sangria was so delicious
    Mayra S.

    Food and services was excellent. The ambience was very familiar . I'll go again with my family and friends. Looking for parking was a little tricky

    Clams
    Mauricio G.

    Perfect for a delicious Sunday meal with family! You will likely see dads sneak a peek at a soccer match on the tvs, moms gather their children at their table for a picture, servers joking to create a fun time for all. The food is also fantastic. We ordered the clams, which were flavorful, and churrasco, which was juicy. The portions were hearty giving us leftovers to take home. A great restaurant has excellent food, service, and ambiance, and you will enjoy all of that here.

    Sangría
    Evelyn A.

    Delicious food at a great price! I ordered the chicken breast with veggies and a cheeseburger both were excellent. The service was amazing! they were incredibly kind to me and my child. The sangria was good too

    Specials in Portuguese
    Adele P.

    Wow, this place is fantastic! A friend and I were looking for some place to go in the Ironbound and someone suggested this place. I'm so glad they did! The place isn't big and luckily we were able to get a table right away, I think because it's summer. As we were leaving, people were waiting for tables. My friend ordered the pork chops, I ordered the octopus Don Luis and we shared a pitcher of white sangria. The grilled octopus was tender and tasty, served over potatoes with onions, and it was deliciously seasoned. My friend's pork chops were also phenomenal. Tender, juicy, and as you can see, it's a very large portion. Everything was served with rice and beans. We didn't have dessert because we were planning on going for ice cream, but we did have coffee. I had a cappuccino and he had an espresso. They do add A small charge on credit card bills so you might want to bring cash, but I still think that the prices here are very reasonable, especially for what you get. I thought that the parking was easier than expected, we found a spot around the corner right away. Parking in other parts of the Ironbound is usually impossible. We will definitely be back.

    Old school menu board!
    Heywood M.

    Thank the Lord! Some things don't change. This wasn't my parents go-to but we came here occasionally (they were my adoptive parents but both authentic Portuguese). Both have since passed. The courses! The bread! The amazing joy in the room and from the staff. I was almost in tears leaving. The red onion salad: basic and salty and amazing. The clams casino was tasty and perfectly balanced and HOT. My veal and my daughter's sea bream were absolutely perfect. From olives to espresso this was off the charts amazing. I hugged my server who actually remembered my papa Luis! After the hit-and-total MISS that Tony Da Caneca was yesterday ... it does my heart good to know some of the old places still are around and amazing.

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    Seabra Marisqueira

    Seabra Marisqueira

    3.6(666 reviews)
    0.6 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 - Bavaroise- Mixed Berry Flan

    Sabor Unido

    4.5(564 reviews)
    0.6 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!

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    Skirt Steak

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    Casa d'Paco - Best mix drinks with natural fruit juices.

    Casa d'Paco

    4.6(1.1k reviews)
    0.3 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.

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    Casa d'Paco - Private party room. Or private business meeting room. Great for networking too.

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

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    Bombas de Barcelona

    Casa d'Paco - Bar with TV for sporting events.

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    Fernandes steakhouse - Sausages

    Fernandes steakhouse

    3.9(802 reviews)
    1.3 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.

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    Fernandes steakhouse - Waiting area

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    Segovia Restaurant

    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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    Segovia Restaurant
    Segovia Restaurant

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    Sol-Mar - Cockles. Yum, yum.

    Sol-Mar

    3.7(261 reviews)
    0.6 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.

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    Sol-Mar - Grilled sardines with peppers, onions and potatoes.

    Grilled sardines with peppers, onions and potatoes.

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