Celebrating Gus' 70th birthday at Seabra's Marisqueira in the Ironbound section of Newark. 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. read more

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I want to give this place fewer than four stars, but the majority of the food was so damn good, I just can't. The issue is the servers' attitude, as another reviewer mentioned. We were a party of eight and ordered a ton of food and drinks. My in-laws both ordered mariscada-type dishes. One had lobster, which they loved. One had different types of fish and shellfish; the majority of shellfish didn't open properly (barely a crack), and the fish had an odd taste. The server said it was skate and it had a "special" taste. Anyway, my in-laws didn't care for the whole dish, and it cost about $50. They've lived in the Ironbound 60ish years and know good mariscada from bad. Bacalhau, salmon, steak, octopus, and cockles all were delicious. Then we ordered dessert - one of which was espresso crème brûlée. When we asked the server why it didn't have the traditional burnt sugar top, he said they don't do it that way. (Then don't call it crème brûlée! Call it pudding or something else.) Such attitude. And beware - they add the tip *after* adding in NJ sales tax. We can get good food at many other Newark restaurants. Even though most of the food was great, we left with a bad taste in our mouths (pun intended) and probably won't return. read more

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Earlier this week hubby and I enjoyed a delicious lunch here. We didn't realize it was college graduation day in Newark that day and all the restaurants would be packed. Luckily we arrived when it opened and by the time we left the place was full. We ordered: -Lulas fritas - fried calamari -clams casino -crabmeat on toast -grilled salmon -Mariscada marinheira -espressos The service and food here is always top notch and the reason why it's one of our favorite Portuguese restaurants. That's why we keep coming back. Parking available in a lot next to the restaurant or street parking. Add it to your list. read more

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Wow- from Utah to see a FIFA match and discovered this amazing Portuguese seafood restaurant that has Screens with FIFA match's and best food ever! Love this place! A local gem ! Great service from Rodrigo! read more

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Every once in a while, I wind up in Ironbound because I'm a glutton for both tasty Portuguese pastries 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. read more

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The restaurant is very nicely decorated with beautiful Portuguese tiles seating Staff welcoming and attentive. The food was outstanding and well priced. read more

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3.5* star. This was my second time at Marisqueira, the first being about 9 years ago for my best bud's 30th - no real frills, atmosphere is pretty low key and casual, but we were treated to some delicious Portuguese food. I found myself back in Newark last Sunday for a concert at the Prudential Center meeting up with 4 other friends and we all decided to make our return visit. The service was fairly attentive and we were offered some fresh bread early on. For drinks, we settled on sharing a bottle of white wine and a pitcher of red sangria for the table. For food, some of us were non-fish eaters, so we decided to go our separate ways lol. 3 of us (myself included) shared the: Paelha ã Valenciana: raditional seafood combination of lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp and scallops with chicken, pork and Portuguese sausage, served in yellow rice. ($45.75) - large portion and with a good amount of meat and seafood, great flavor. Hearty, filling, and the yellow rice is deeeelish. Parrilhada de Mariscos Para 2 Pessoas: seafood platter for two ($79.95) - a very nice assortment of fish, including their cod, clams, mussels, baked clams, and lobster. I would have normally given this food and service a 4 star review easily, but I have to be honest and admit that, after we were done eating, we did spot a roach that had briefly crawled on our table and on to a vacant chair, which I had then pushed away. When the waiter came around, we let him know, and he was apologetic and offered us a round of drinks to make up for the scare - which we appreciated. I...want to say it's a somewhat common occurrence in the area, so I mean, not earth-shattering...but, yeah, not exactly the pleasant parting note I had preferred. Regardless, I do think that if I found myself back in the area, and was hankering for some good and hearty Portuguese food, I'd likely consider coming back to Marisqueira. read more

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The food was great! The set was great! The decor was great! We went for a light lunch before dropping friends off at the airport. This did not disappoint! Free parking was a plus! read more

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First time here. Disappointed that the lobster was mushy. Claw meat had pretty much dissolved completely. 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 read more

Walked in and felt like I time-traveled to an old-school Portuguese tavern -- blue-and-white tiles, vintage bar, super nostalgic vibes. The bread was amazing: soft and slightly crispy outside. The sausage wasn't juicy but super meaty and chewy -- salty AF, I kept reaching for water. The octopus salad was too mushy for me, not the bouncy type -- skip if you love a firm texture. The "acorda de marisco" (seafood bread mash) was the most interesting: super flavorful at first, but got heavy and salty fast. I felt SO thirsty after -- likely lots of salt and MSG, so if you prefer light flavors, beware! The white wine sangria? Recommend. Light, refreshing, balances everything else. read more

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Heartbreaking review to make bc my fam has been going to this place since I was born, but unfortunately they have changed their menu to accommodate the new neighborhood rather than sticking to their expertise so heartbroken that I won't be supporting anymore read more

We came here for lunch/early dinner after an event at Prudential. They have free parking - just make sure to get it validated at the restaurant. We ordered two different paellas because my daughter wanted octopus in hers. We got a pitcher of sangria & it was very strong - which was amazing after sitting through Disney on Ice. For dessert, the kids got lemon sorbets and I got the copa mascarpona. My husband got the molotoff merengue. The desserts were a little too sweet but overall yum! Really delicious and authentic food - highly recommend! read more

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Who exactly goes to this restaurant to pay for $8/bottle water and mandatory 20% tip for barely any service? Michelin starred or any restaurants in Manhanttan do not have the galls to do that to customers yet. Food is so salty and at $80+, the seafood platter for two could use really more variety. The toilets are facing towards the dining area, which is really unpleasant. Will not go back ever again or recommend to anyone. read more

This is one of my favorite places. Great service. Professional waitstaff that has been here for at least 12 years (my first time going was back in 2011/12). Jerry is great - funny and remembers his customers. The food is big portions and delicious. Personal favorites are the grilled salmon and mussels in red sauce. Cappuccinos and desserts are also delicious to close out meal. Great to get a seat in the front if you can at the big curved bar! read more

We came here after checking out the cherry blossoms in Branch Brook Park. i heard there was a large Portugese community In Ironbound and i was excited to try a seafood place. Amazingly fresh and tasty seafood for reasonable pricing...Was enough to take home for 2 extra meals lolz...Great service also. read more

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Authentic Portuguese cuisine. Octopus, mussels, apps and a Portuguese version of a seafood paella platter had us stuffed. Good service and cozy classic restaurant. BIGGEST DOWNSIDE: NO BREAKDOWN ON THE BILL !!! That's a Huge Nooooooo! I hate places that do this. I was in a rush to see a show at the center and could not really dispute it, but I definitely felt like I overpaid. Times are tough now with pricing, and it is seafood, but the quick math in my head makes me feel like they got one over. For your customers satisfaction and assurance find a way to print out a breakdown of the BILL. It's 2024. Thank you read more

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We went on a Monday night. We had some relatives visiting from overseas. Wanted to show them the Ironbound. Got street parking on the block. We ordered an amazing house salad, stuffed mushroom, Scallops & Prawns in Garlic sauce. Paella Valenciana had everything - seafood and meat. Mascarpone dessert with chocolate was really good. We ordered enough food for 6 or 7 people portion-wise, but were only 3 of us. Food was good, but bill including sangria and scotch came out to $220 for 3 of us - would have been half of that before. So for that price in Newark, should have been unforgettable. Also weirdly, there was 1/2 lobster left at the end of dinner. I thought I'd have it for dinner the next day. But they didn't put it in the box. That was weird. The staff was very nice, and they let us hang out as long as we wanted. Didn't rush us. read more

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Last weekend suddenly want to eat Portuguese food, on Reddit search Americans are pushing this treasure restaurant, into the restaurant a sit down was shocked, worthy of the United States Internet users to push the store, do not know why such a great shop little red book no article but their meals are very grandious super large! It's a good movie, too The price is also very approachable, with an average of 20-50 dollars, who would believe that you can eat a whole lobster stew for more than 40 dollars around New York City. Because they all looked so good and we ordered three courses for the four of us, and we gave up after eating less than half of them Figure 1) Lobster soup + rice $50, soup base is tomato seafood soup, which contains lobster, crab, shrimp, all kinds of shellfish, bread to eat a great Lobster stew $46, which also has a variety of shellfish and whole lobster, stew rice is also delicious Chicken seafood potatoes $24, this dish is mainly chicken, I think it is a bit oily but the taste is also OK, sour and salty, potatoes are very delicious For an extra $1, you can buy a fried dumpling that tastes like chicken curry inside Anyway, I think this place is easy to order, easy to eat, suitable for a large party size is about 2-3 people a plate read more

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Authentic Portuguese food at its finest! Prepared with the best ingredients specializing in seafood. I have been being coming here with my family since I was a kid! Amazing service! Daily specials! That will remind you of your vacations in Portugal! Service is impeccable! Extensive wine list! I enjoy the white sangria! Make reservations! Parking lot and deck available- remember to get your parking ticket validated. Gratuity was added for our party of 6. Highly Recommend!!! read more

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Had a decent meal, a bit expensive but understandable I had seafood and prices were posted. Sangria was decent. My big issue is when restaurants demand a 20% gratuity and automatically add it to the bill for only 2 people. Valenca in Elizabeth has done the same. Owners should be embarrassed to allow this. Not worth the price tag. Not returning. 3 stars because the food was actually good but the service and arrogance of it isn't worth the price tag. read more

When you think about authentic Newark it is 100% Seabra Marisquera. I love that they don't re-invent the wheel. The menu is always the same. I have my favorites on the menu and they are always consistent. I love the down to earth feel, come with fam or come alone and sit at the bar it is always nice and sweet. Cockles in the broth is my favorite cold weather dish. read more

This is my second time eating here. Both times we've eaten in the bar area as we prefer this livelier environment. We also met Jerry who is an amazing server. Both times I've been here has been with big groups and he never disappoints. He's a jokester and it makes the night more memorable. The food is amazing no matter what we get. As your sitting there and watch others food come out, you start to drool. This time I had a watercress salad (ask for light on vinegar, they have a tendency to be heavy), our table shared escargot, and then we also shared several servings of "mixed meat kebabs" (espetadas mistas de carne). My friend had the soup of the day and said it was amazing. Fair warning one food servings here are normally pretty big. You must also try their French fries, they are cut like fresh chips- so delicious! We finished off with a few desserts which we also shared bc why limit yourself to just one flavor of goodness . Flan pudding ( pudim flan) , sweet rice pudding (arroz doce) Sawdust pudding (serradura) And finally the most Portuguese thing ever... espressos! read more

Seabra Marisqueira - Escargot (Caracóis) - Portuguese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Calling all seafood lovers! This is hands down mine and my husbands favorite restaurant to get some of the best seafood we have ever had. The fried calamari is easily some of the best I have had anywhere in any country we have visited. The coating is crispy and seasoned perfectly. The marinara sauce adds a great touch to the fried deliciousness. The spicy seafood soup is always a warm and cozy welcome to the start of the meal. Dip some of the rolls they give you in it for some extra carb love. And the last dish, the paella, is our favorite entree we have tried here and is a staple every time we visit. Filled with lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels and scallops you cannot go wrong with this dish. The rice is cooked to perfection and the medley of seafood gives the best balance of flavors for the main dish. Not many restaurants that we go to use table linens anymore, but this one does which gives it a timeless classy feel every time we go. The tables are always cleared and set up after each guest very quickly. The gentlemen working are always attentive to our needs and very helpful with any questions we have about new menu items we want to try. I do believe they charge a service fee for using a credit card but I can't remember the amount exactly because we tend to have cash on hand whenever plan a dinner date here. If you're looking for the best calamari and some delicious seafood dishes this is the spot to visit for sure! read more

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One of my favorite places to get seafood. If you feel like taking a trip to Portugal without the hassle of flying this place will make you feel like a local. Only be sure to go there when it's not a weekend as it gets crowded. Their seafood is fresh and cooked to perfection with traditional methods. The complimentary basket of fried fish, red sangria and the seafood stews are enough to reel you in. This place makes Newark feel good. read more

Always a treat to find an authentic institution where the food speaks for itself! I've always hailed Newark as having the best Iberian food in America and this place backs it up! Parking is easy and free, service is beautiful and all the food is fresh, flavorful and delicious. We got the bacalao fritters, pulpo ensalada, sopa de mariscos, salmon and pork tenders. Topped off with vinho verde and marscapone cup everything was delicious. The restaurant itself is cozy and intimate, yet lovely table settings and bar. read more

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I have been going to this place for years and it was always a great restaurant and delicious food and most importantly the price was fair. But boy they have changed. They want to squeeze you for every dollar you have. Be careful because now while you wait for your food, they bring appetizers and tell you it's only $2 dollars each if you eat them and leave it on your table. They offered a beer and said if you don't like it we won't charge you, but it does end up on your bill as well as the appetizers which you never ordered nut leave it on your table WITHOUT ASKING FOR THEM. Don't take it ! TELL THEM TO TAKE IT BACK. Also we used to get tap water at no charge of course but not anymore. They bring you bottle water so they can charge you as well. NOT GOING BACK. Love to support local restaurants but they are abusing their customers for their money & that's unethical. read more

I'm a bit disappointed. A pricy meal with mediocre flavors. The table clearing staff may not realize that they are a bit rude. They told us to eat the food, so they could take the appetizer plates for room for our meal plates, which didn't come for another 15/20 minutes. I think I'm used to the Portuguese flavors of the old Iberia's or the current Don Pepe's. This place had bland lobster...bland overcooked shrimp in the seafood platter. They give plain white rice, which is different than most latin restaurants. Tilapia was also the filet added. The social media about this place was all hype. The interior was a lunch room feel with tables very close together. It's not an intimate place at all. There's outdoor seating. The clams casino was good. In the appetizer, they had bacon. The seafood platter did not have the bacon, which I preferred. This place is an "I Tried it." There's nothing screaming, "go back." The white sangria barely gave a buzz. But they could add a drink menu. When I asked, the waiter if they had a drink menu he said no and asked "Do you want beer, wine, or sangria?" Well... I didn't realize I could have ordered a different $15.00 mixed drink. read more

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If you want rush service (rude restaurant manager) mediocre food didn't taste fresh overly salty and lots of crushed shells in the soup ), terrible ambience (flies everywhere) and to be charged 20% for service not earned (our waiter didn't check on us at all. Then you found the right place. My cod fish was chewable like gum. My child ordered a soup that is sure to raise you're pressure with the saturation of salt and the crushed shells everywhere. I reached out to the manager about the issues and he yelled at me and told me they charge everyone 20% no matter what it's the neighborhood tradition. I'm disgusted read more

Seabra Marisqueira - Bacalao overcooked - Portuguese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This has been in my top Ironbound selections since I was a little girl. When I think of seafood dishes and traditional Portuguese cuisine - I think of Seabras Marisqueira. Some of the best selections of fish, crabs, shrimp in the East Coast are brought to this very restaurant. I highly recommend making a reservation here as it books up quickly and the wait times can be rough. I prefer either the bar seating or front of house bar area vs the back of house restaurant. It seems to be busier, livelier and with that service is much more attentive. My Go-To Recommendations: - Gambás Mozambique (Prawns in Mozambique Style Garlic Spicy Sauce) THE BEST AROUND. - Arroz Cabidela (Rooster in Blood Rice) If you are looking for a traditional Portuguese dish, this is as traditional as it comes. Comforting, creamy and tender. - Chilean Sea Bass w. Mash Potatoes + Broccoli Rabe The slice of Chilean Sea Bass is as big as my face, super buttery and tender. It's everything you could hope for in a fish dish! read more

Seabra Marisqueira - Gambás Mozambique | Prawns in Mozambique Style Garlic Spicy Sauce - Portuguese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Wonderful Sunday afternoon lunch, simply delicious. On to the main course of Cowboy steak and lobster tail! Cowboy steak and lobster tail exceptional! Don't miss this opportunity! read more

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Nice size bar and decent size main room with lots of tables. Bunch of friendly and knowledgeable staff. The seafood soup is great and the Bife ã Portuguesa is amazing and always cooked to a perfect medium rare. The sauce and potatoes of this dish are crazy good. Dessert is great here, as well. Highly recommend. read more

Ah Seabras... my beloved Seabras...My go to for the real deal Portuguese for close to 20 years has changed....and not for the better. Please don't misunderstand as the food is still top notch and authentic Portuguese, service is excellent and the restaurant is old school and spotless however Seabra Marisqueira has now gone for the money grab. It all started pre pandemic with a rapid increase on menu prices and the appearance of a ATM inside the entrance, then the mysterious credit card machine failures showed up on busy weekends with quick directions to the ATM {$2.00 surcharge/transaction} that had diners scrambling to get cash to pay ever inflated checks now with anywhere from 18 to 24% tips already added. Recently just to add insult to injury Seabras has added a 3% surcharge on credit card transactions to steer diners to the ATM which they undoubtedly earn a percentage of all transactions. In 2022 alone my wife and I have had 7 dinners with about 8 to10 diners at a time as we were so eager to expose our friends from all over the world to this cuisine and restaurant to the tune of several thousand dollars with very generous tips..... but to add on 3% just to use a card is just too much. Seabras is unfortunately becoming a tourist trap with questionable up charges as their fortunes rises with a slew of positive reviews in a number of publications and a parking lot full of out of state tags as the years go on. We will still dine at Seabras but with a heavy heart....and a heavy pocket....carrying a wad of cash in Newark no less. read more

Whenever I visit my friend in Newark, this is one restaurant that I don't mind visiting. They use to have an outdoor patio, which I think it's much nicer but they said they had to remove it because it was getting to cold for their customers. Regardless, we came here on a Saturday around 4pm and this place was packed and felt super lively. Our waiter Jerry took care of us and had us seated next to the window. Though he did warn us that it's better to make reservation because this place can get packed especially if Prudential is having a live performance. My friend and I ordered their twin stuff lobsters, fried sardine, grilled octopus and another dish that I can't remember. Everything came out timely which was perfect because it gave us time to enjoy each dishes and let me tell you it was delicious. I especially enjoy their grill octopus. It was huge and drenched in garlic oil which up it to a whole new level of goodness. As for decor, it's a bit outdated but still fun to dine in. You'll also have to check out their kitchen staff. Through the glass you can see how hard working their staff are. Just watching them reminded me of that piece by Antonio Vivaldi, The Four Season (Winter). This restaurant also offer complimentary parking for their customers but just make sure you tip the guy well before you leave to show your appreciation. read more

Excellent food and great service, price is a little bit high but well worth it. Portions are very generous

Maybe my wife and I have become food snobs but we were just expecting 'more' out of this place. We found this place on Yelp as highly rated from the locals for best in-class Portuguese Seafood but when we went there - it was just okay. Maybe it's a Newark thing? The octopus salad my wife couldn't stomach after a few bites and the Mariscos stew was ...nothing special, to say the least. Overall for the price we paid for one appetizer, one shared dish and one alcoholic drink - we might have had a better time at a franchise like Red Lobster, hate to say. They also charged us 18% automatically which I thought was a little weird. read more

Googled this restaurant and fell in love .. this is a Portuguese restaurant with a incredible selection of food! I ordered the grilled red snapper with veggies and my bf ordered the garlic chicken with rice and veggies. We also ordered a pitcher of the red sangria. Everything was great! The restaurant has outside and inside dining which we chose to sit outside. I really enjoyed my experience here. They have 2 free parking lots which was really convenient. Viewer beware: the restaurant is in a crowded area and is across the street from a dumpster garbage area .. there were mice running around on the street that you will notice if sitting outside . (disgusting) Advice is to sit inside. read more

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I sat outside and it felt so good here on the last day of August. My first clams casino and I am hooked. The briny juice with the bacon and bread crumbs were perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed my appetizer as my dinner. I had flan for sweet and it did not disappoint. My waiter was spot on. As I came to the restaurant I explained that I go to restroom and return for outside and able for dinner for one. He had a menu and tablecloth set for me. So nice to be ready for me to return. BTW I loved the interior tile. It was gorgeous. read more

Seabra Marisqueira - Interior tile - Portuguese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

A place for seafood..it's just..WOW. So yummy and definitely out of my comfort zone in terms of food. The menu wasn't large but it had a variety of options and I just couldn't decide. Ended up getting the seas food kebab with shrimp, squid and monk fish, it was cooked well and not dry at all. The shrimp appetizer was so good! The flavor was perfect. read more

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What good are reservations? Yes we are a large party, but we made reservations TWO MONTHS AGO. We called 2 hours in advance to confirm Then they called at 6:30 and they said they couldn't keep our 7pm reservation. Told us they could take us at 7:30. Here we are, 7:48pm, and they are telling is "5 minutes" every time we ask how much longer. Terrible service and we haven't even been seated yet.. no on deserves this treatment, especially on their birthday. read more

Seabra Marisqueira - Portuguese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This place was so good! I'd come again and against super chill vibe and amazing staff. So friendly and they gave good recommendations. The platter of seafood really did feed 4 because we had so much left over for the two of us. But everything was so good and flavorful. I liked the sauces that came in the different plates. read more

Seabra Marisqueira - Pulpo salad - Portuguese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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