Warm and cozy atmosphere. I sat at the bar. Very friendly and helpful bartenders. Calamari was crispy, but the peppers were making it less crisp, so I scraped them off to the side. If I got again, I'd ask for them on the side. The peppers were just the right amount of spice for me, so I did enjoy them. The bacon wrapped dates and lamb appetizer were both delicious. It was a lot, but I ate everything, it was all so good. read more

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I ordered 4 days in advance for a pickup at 3pm for Mother's Day. I get there at 3pm and was told my order is not there, okay waited a total of 20 minutes and at no point did anyone offer to check on it but instead told well the kitchen is busy. I would have understood but I got a nasty attitude and no one offered to check on it. I ended up leaving and safe to say they cared more about their tables than anything, pretty upsetting experience. Fyi: don't order to go ! read more

Walking in feels like stepping into a neighborhood clubhouse -- many older regulars, a warm, laid-back vibe. They serve hot bread first -- crispy outside, soft and fluffy inside -- really enjoyable. We ordered two drinks, solid and not overly sweet, just right. The oysters were okay, not particularly sweet or briny but still fresh enough. We had the pork chop and their signature lobster seafood paella. The pork chop was huge (thanks to the friendly staff for warning us), slightly dry but tasty. The paella rice was rich and flavorful, lobster and scallops were fresh, while the shrimp and mussels were more ordinary. Portion sizes were very generous. I also captured a moment when the staff pulled a live lobster from the tank -- felt very authentic and documentary-like. Overall, it's a place I'd happily revisit -- good value, hearty food, and a nostalgic local vibe. Just be aware of small flies if sitting close to the tank. read more

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The place is fairly spacious. The service was fantastic, our server was very kind and great with recommendations! The food was not amazing but it wasn't bad. We got the calamari which was fairly average, the camarones al ajillo which were good, and the patatas bravas which were very comparable to the ones I had in Madrid so definitely the best out of our meal. For main courses we got the paella and the skirt steak (we wanted the churrasco but they're not selling it anymore due to its high price) - the steak was good and the paella was okay as well, not amazing but not bad. Overall, I think the price for it is a bit much considering that the food isn't as good as other Spanish places I've tried but the service does go a long way. read more

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Popped in here on a whim and will definitely be back! The staff was so warm and welcoming, seated us immediately and paid close attention to us. The food was excellent! Definitely try the prime rib- excellent deal! The location is easy to get to with great parking too! Definitely give them a try if you enjoy Spanish cuisine! read more

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I remember when this restaurant was featured on a popular tv show at the time, for help keeping their doors opened. I always assumed it did not survive. I am happy to discover that I was wrong! We went as a party of 3 for lunch. A friend told me she gets monthly deals and it was worth it. She told no lies! I am impressed that their lunch menu is (which is still a full menu) is available until 5pm (including weekends). We shared an appetizer of fried calamari and a pitcher of white sangria for the table. I had the shrimp in garlic sauce, which came with vegetables on the side, and a choice of soup or salad. Calamari - AMAZING!!! It was so fresh and fried to perfection, not over or under done. Not too much breading! Exquisite. No complaints! Chicken noodle soup - the other 2 people in my party said the soup was thin and lacked flavor. I had the house salad, which came with house made balsamic vinaigrette. The waiter told me I'd love it, and he was one hundred percent correct! It was the best part of the salad. And a delightful pre-requisite to the meal. Shrimp in garlic sauce - mildly spicy, it creeps up with each forkful and it's oh so delicious! The garlic flavor is plentiful (which i prefer). The portion is more than adequate for lunch. It came with yellow rice and a side of green beans, carrots, and broccoli. I had ONE piece of broccoli. It was delectable, but the portion was disappointing. More, please! White sangria - I never wanted it to end after every sip! However, $28 for a such a small pitcher is ridiculous. I was told that recently it was much more reasonable in pricing. Overall, a wonderful experience. Great, clean atmosphere. The servers who clear the table can be a little intrusive and rude, they attempted to remove plates while we were still eating and in conversation. read more

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The staff is great, you are not going to get a better welcome anywhere. The food is really good and I will be going back in the near future. I have been going there for years and I don't see that changing any time soon. read more

Spanish Pavillion Restaurant - Seafood paella is very good, I will order this again. - Seafood Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

They a great lunch menu. It includes a soup or salad. Making this place a great find for the price. It's a bit dark inside. But they have a patio in the summer evenings. The server was very kind and refilled our water without us requesting it. The garlic shrimp was very good and a good size portion. My companion said the bacalao was good. I'll take his word for it. The included soup hit the spot on a cool day. read more

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I drove down from Vermont with my dump truck which took me over 5 hours. I have a Christmas Tree farm and had made a delivery to a Netflix movie being filmed in the New Jersey area currently. This restaurant was highly recommended at the hotel I was staying at. The owner was very kind in sharing the history of the area and his restaurant. I enjoyed an authentic steak and cheese with handmade potato chips. Thank you, Chris read more

Food was delicious and plentiful. Service was very attentive a hidden gem I've driven past for years and so glad I finally tried it. Will definitely be back. read more

Run don't walk to this place. Whole fish Branzino in a garlic sauce with Spanish rice and veg. To die for! Interesting Spanish atmosphere. Recommend!@ read more

Spanish Pavillion Restaurant - Branzino! - Seafood Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

The food is gross. Even their Pepsi is flat. My lobster tail was spongy and my rice with a single piece of broccoli and carrot tasted like they sprinkled sazon seasoning on it. My "grilled " shrimp were more like boiled shrimp. The shrimp cocktail and mussels were a bit sketchy. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. I know a lot of locals like this place because of the sangria but even that is gross. The locals need to go outside the box and visit all the great Spanish and Portuguese restaurants over the bridge in Newark. My last visit to this establishment my debit card that was on file for our bar tab was misplaced by the owner read more

Came here for a birthday celebration which took place downstairs in their private room. Service was gracious and food was good, with some hits and misses. read more

I've eaten here many times over the years and it's consistently one of the best Spanish restaurants in the area (Ironbound included). I normally get the Monkfish which is always cooked perfectly and their tapas which are really good. The fried manchego is delicious, the braised pork belly is amazing, even the sardines are really good (though only tried once). Last time I was there I tried the lamb Osso buco which was honestly the best tasting lamb shank I've ever had. It was a special so not sure if it's consistent, but it was so tender it literally fell off the bone and so flavorful that I finished it even though I was no longer hungry from the tapas. It also has a parking lot which is a huge plus cause parking in the Ironbound is such a pain. read more

Great experience. I started visiting the Spanish Pabillion this year, 2024. I was looking for a sport bar or restaurant where my family and I could watch the Euro2024. I found this place to be really good. It has a nice outdoor space with food and bar service. We sat inside at the bar every time we visited it as we found it the most cozy place with great ambiance. People are friendly and respectful. The service was great. The bartender is a young Portuguese man, Joao, with great skills at serving and knowing the client's taste. I had different sort of Spanish Tapas, including "callos"... wow, I had years I didn't eat those... It was delicious! If you ever visit Harrison Town in NJ, don't hesitate to stop by this place for Tapas, a Spanish or Portuguese beer or wine. Oh! And if you wonder about parking, there is plenty of parking next to the restaurant. Enjoy and buen provecho! read more

I came here for my birthday dinner with my family. We arrived at 4:35 so we were able to order off the lunch special menu which is available from 11:30-5pm. My waiter was very sweet and patient with my niece. All the staff members were inviting and very friendly. All the entrees came with 2 sides of our choice. We all chose spanish rice and mixed vegetables. Veggies were good, but the rice was a little undercooked. I ordered the breast of chicken madrillenan, which is just chicken with lemon butter sauce. I thought it tasted good but was a bit salty. My family members got the shrimp and garlic entree, and they loved that they got a lot of shrimp. But they also thought that their meal was a little salty. I got the white sangria as my drink, and I enjoyed it. The staff sang happy birthday to me and brought out some flan with a sparkler. I'm not usually a fan of Flan, but I loved theirs. It has this hint of cinnamon and rich caramel that makes a delicious dessert. Overall, I would say it was a good experience. I would come back to try other items on the menu. read more

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Very nice restaurant. You feel like you are at home in Sevilla. Estaba una poquita nerviosa porque hace 30+ años que hablaba español, pero esto fue pa nada porque el camarero era tan simpático y agradable. It was a bit awkward since my husband looks to me for Spanish and my son does a great job for it, but the people there were so wonderfully kind. The tortilla was good, I could do without pimiento and and the shrimp were perfectly seasoned and yummy. The steak sandwich my son ate was like buttah as it melted in your mouth and the burger was so large that it was a challenge to finish it. I wish we could have stayed longer, but it was after hours and next time I hope to have a coffee. I am so happy we stopped here to grab a bite. Listening to Alejandro Fernandez was a wonderful reminder of being in an authentic place. We drove 10 hours and ate here. I would do it again in a heartbeat . read more

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Came here on a whim for lunch with colleagues. I ordered the Grilled Octopus. It tasted steamed not grilled. For my entree, I had the chicken in garlic. It is basically pan fried and drenched in oil. This meal came with Vegetables and potato. The vegetables were tasty and the potato chips were not what I was expecting but they weren't bad. The service was pleasant but a little lengthy for a lunch meal. It was weird because appetizers came out quick while the main course took forever. Overall the place is clean but dated, and free parking on the side. While I wouldn't say no to this place completely, I'm also in no rush to return. read more

Whether it's a spur of the moment lunch, date night or New Years Eve dinner, Spanish Pavillion doesn't disappoint! Consistently delicious tapas, platters and drinks all served with a smile! We prefer to sit at the bar and socialize with Carlos. He always has the best stories. I laugh til I cry at least once a visit! If you go... tell him I said Hi! Some of the best we've had: Filet Mignon Rib Eye (ask if they have it! It's the best!) Prime Rib 16 oz. Strip Steak Artichokes Madreillena Garlic Shrimp Potato Bravas Grilled Octopus Patatas Bravas Tiramisu Cappuccino read more

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The food here is an absolute knockout! We ordered garlic shrimp w/ garlic mashed potatoes & a chicken, pork sausage stew w/ green peppers, onions & yellow rice, & the chicken fingers kids meal that comes with fries. My daughter took up most of our time while we were here (after a missed much needed nap). We loved our food & each entree had the perfect serving allowing us to take our food home. Their dining area was spacious enough for large groups and multiple wheelchairs. They also have a bar that was full of ppl laughing and having a great time. Accessibility: Only giving 4 stars because they have a ramp for wheel chairs located next to the staircase outside of the restaurant, but you'd have to climb a flight of stairs first (pictured). This would almost defeat the purpose for those who would benefit from a ramp. I did not get the opportunity to ask if anyone was ASL speaking, but the gentlemen as a whole showed great patience with my daughter as I announced she was autistic. It was obvious this place was staffed w/ amazing dads! Next time, we won't skip nap time & we'll order takeout because the food was THAT GOOD! - Check in for a special discount! read more

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Have been coming here with my family for years and years. Service is always fast and friendly, the staff is always the same familiar faces and they know how to give you a great experience! read more

The inside looks much better than outside. Ambiance is nice. We ordered wine and a bunch of tapas which were delicious! read more

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Been coming here for years. On our way to a. Bonnie Raitt concert at NJPAC last night, and stopped for dinner. Calamari appetizer, pork chop, garlic chicken, and Spanish coffees which topped off a fabulous meal. read more

My experience at Spanish Pavillion was memorable but definitely not in a good way. My mom wanted to try this place for her birthday lunch, we went on st. Patty's day around 1pm and it wasn't busy at all but that didn't mean the service was any better. They do have a parking lot so that was one less headache to deal with. We went in and the hostess was nice and seated us right away. After that I feel like it took around 15 minutes for any server to come by and greet us or see if we had any questions. Which I did! They advertise half price tapas on the weekends but there's really only about 3 or 4 options to pick from because most of them are excluded. So finally a server comes by and not even a "hello how are you" just a "are you ready?"!! So we let it slide and ordered the fried manchego cheese, bacon wrapped dates and the chicken skewers as tapas. The cheese was the only good thing about this whole meal. The dates were ok but had an odd flavor to them. The chicken skewers weren't cooked enough and as I started biting into the thicker pieces I realized the chicken was raw. It shouldn't be that difficult to cook chicken breast. We got the paella Americana as an entree to share. First bite into it my teeth almost cracked from all the sand in the dish. The seafood was NOT CLEANED!! The clams were so filled with sand they were inedible. Some of the mussels literally still had sandy seaweed on the shells! Who wants to see that?? Every bite of the rice was like a mystery...am I going to break a tooth, am I not? Crazy experience. There was an abundance of seafood and the flavor was good but we couldn't enjoy it with the fear of chewing on sand every other bite. To top it all off, when you check in they offer a 25 percent discount on an entree. The man tried to give me a hard time about it cause we shared an entree. Now keep in mind I didn't complain about anything during the meal because I figured I'm honestly never going to go back but I knew I wasn't gonna pay full price for raw chicken and dirty seafood. I definitely let them know about my experience but nothing as done to compensate. Finally we got the new bill with the 25% off and as we laid the tip down on the table the server came and took it while we were still seated and finishing our drinks. I was just so blown away by the lack of service, any type of conversation or courtesy. The only fantastic server was a tall African American man who I'm pretty sure was just helping to run dishes out but he was super sweet and asked how everything was. He cleared our table and always paid attention to us. Wish I had gotten his name. Overall this place is going downhill again, the lack of service and cleanliness in the food shows. I would absolutely skip this place and go into Newark for something better. read more

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This is the second time I've been in the area for business. Back in December I stopped in for supper following the recommendation of the desk clerk at the Hampton Inn. It was so good that I booked a room at the same hotel this week, just so I could walk over again as it only takes a few minutes. THE SERVICE: Professional and attentive. The waiter was knowledgeable and friendly, making recommendations for beer, wine and appetizers. The waiter was followed by two colleagues that were running out food and bussing tables. They all worked well together tending to customers. They keep the place clean and I like the ambiance also. THE FOOD: Dates stuffed with blue cheese and wrapped with bacon, like heaven on a plate! Fried oysters that were artistically placed on the half shell and delicious. I only wish there had been more of them. The seafood entree that I had during my first visit was out of this world! This time, I splurged for paella. I can't recommend it. There wasn't the flavorful sauce that I've had at other restaurants .... Not a hint of saffron to be detected, there was no sausage and there was too much rice. Further, the small shrimp were a little overcooked. Even though the paella was a disappointment, everything else made up for it's shortcomings. Next time I'll try more tapas. read more

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I am a horrible cook and I can even make better paella than this. The rice was severely overcooked and there is almost no flavor to it. The rice is literally almost like mush! There was no garlic used and, other than the saffron, I can't detect any actual flavor to the rice. I am tempted to just throw the whole thing away but it was over an hour's drive to get there and back. Growing up I had eaten here and ordered paella from here hundreds of times and this wasn't the experience back then. I haven't eaten here in at least 5 years so I don't know if this is how their paella is now but I won't be ordering from this restaurant again, unfortunately. Do yourself a favor and drive the extra 10-15 minutes to the Ironbound and hit up a place like Spanish Tavern. Super bummed. read more

Spanish Pavillion Restaurant - Paella Marinera - Seafood Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

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The service here is 100%. The servers come and greet you and pour water ask for drinks and then give you ample time to order. We tried the emanadas the meat balls and the lamb shank. EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING! The sangria FYI- the best in town!! The food portions were huge, we had to take it home, but everything was fantastic. And we will absolutely be back soon. read more

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PROS 1. Lamb Shank was Huge, Tender and SUPER Flavorful. 2. The steamed Broccoli and Carrots was Cooked Well. 3. Spacious Outdoor Seating. 4. Games to entertain your friends with Jenga. 5. DJ on Friday and Saturday Nights. 6. Friendly Staff. 7. Good Sangrias CONS 1. The Yellow Rice was Undercooked and needed more Flavor. read more

Spanish Pavillion Restaurant - Huge, Tender and SUPER Flavorful Lamb Shank..... - Seafood Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

I ordered the NY strip, mashed potatoes and spinach. Wow. What a great way to start the week. Thanks for the great food and service, Angelo and Michael. read more

Spanish Pavillion Restaurant - shrimp in wine sauce. one word - fabulous! - Seafood Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

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service was horrible. waited 1and a half hours for food, waiter didn't once come to table to see if we needed another drink or to say why the food was taking so long. after we complained he suddenly became pleasant and accommodating. you shouldn't have to complain to get good service. also the food was average at best . read more

This is definitely one of my go to spots. Everything on the menu is delicious. The restaurant is a very cozy , friendly and place to be. read more

Spanish Pavillion Restaurant - Ribs, Mixed Veggies, Lamb Chops, Empanada - Seafood Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

Food could be better I gave them 3 chances with the food and I'm never happy. the service is good. I love going in the summer for the outside patio for drinks only. Ambiance is nice they always play good music in the patio. read more

The best seafood around. Exceptional service. Comfortable ambiance! The salmon with roasted garlic is the best I have had. Love the friendly staff that always makes a point to come over and say hello read more

Spanish Pavillion Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Harrison, New Jersey

Great grill double lobster it has a little spicy that makes you want more love the caldo Gallego the Bronzini is topped with garlic and baked always fresh great service great food I will return read more

Since someone who works for this establishment try to bully me because of my review, because they were mad i gave them a 2 star. 2 stars because i did not care for my meal. Wouldnt go back. Service there was great. Food was not. And with this i would definitely not recommend this restaurant to anyone. Fix your problems instead of bullying someone for better review. First, I want to say that I wanted to love this place. One because I had my high school graduation party here years ago and had so many great memories and because the staff is on point. They are attentive! I don't know if the person taking care of us was the manager, but he was not a regular waiter and he was on point the entire night. Making recommendation and making sure we always had a drink and bread on the table. This type of service is rare now a days especially on holidays like Easter when restaurants are crowded, but to be completely honest the food was not a great experience. For starters we had the fried basic calamaris and the steak skewers. The calamaris were okay but both apps missing flavor. For the entree we had the Paella de Mariscos. It was recommended because the calaspara rice is imported from Spain but the paella was just okay. The rice was a bit hard and lacked flavor. I had the soft-shell crabs in a garlic sauce also. The crabs were full of flavor and came with yellow rice and veggies. My son had the classic burger which was served in a Portuguese roll. My son loved his burger. For dessert we had the Creme Brulee and carrot cake. The creme brulee was delicious, but the carrot cake was old and seemed to had been frozen and thawed out right before. Another turn off was that the rolls brought out were not fresh. read more

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Great meal at Spanish Pavillion in Harrison. The star was a traditional stew called Callos - tripe, pigs' feet, sausage, beans and beef shank. My appy was sardinas fritas. Other dishes - pork in brandy mushroom sauce, breaded vealcold artichoke hearts, and shrimp in garlic were all excellent. If you are lucky and have Angelo as your server, you will be in great hands. He was engaging, friendly and interested in you having a good experience. read more

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Delicious food! The server was excellent and friendly. Made reservations online and when I walked in they greeted us and quickly sat us down. read more

Great food and customer service and drinks nice employees I love it so much thank the

Watch it on kitchen nightmares but the food know amazing loved it Service was great Ambiance was fine read more

The Spanish pavilion is amazing. LOCATION: Harrison, NJ. I will include photos, I am here on New Year's Eve where most of the food is being taken out. By the way they do do takeout. This is about my third or fourth time being here. This is the best restaurant in Newark by far. They bring out flaming hot shrimp. It's amazing and they are up to all of the standards of Covid. I do not go to restaurants that are not up to standard. I would like to complement Joe, Jose, Antlus, and the rest of the staff. I would also like to complement the bartender and the cooks. In particular that head cook is the owner, Who did come out to check on our food. The sangria is amazing, anyone who is not here, Highly recommend asking if they have any cancellations and if you want a private/romantic dinner on New Year's Eve this year get here soon!! Give them a call ASAP to see if they have a cancellation I can't imagine not being here, we almost canceled and I am so happy that we did not. Covid has made me depressed and Spanish pavilion has made The last day of 2020 Spectacular. Thank you again to the entire staff for hanging in there and still giving amazing service no matter the unprecedented times that we are going through as a nation and a world. They have open reservations as far as I just overheard, call if you are dressed up and have nowhere to go because parties are canceled etc. and even if you're not just up get takeout!!!!! My reviews are real, and I don't review unless it is the best or is the worst. This is five star every day all day every time that I've been here if I could give us six stars I would. read more

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