As soon as you walk in, the most nastiest smell comes right up your nose. First of all the place is…read moresmall and everyone is on top of each other in mess. Ok, now the food is something like I DON'T KNOW type, no taste, no quality, but not so so with the price, I have to say. Newark turned into a place where people get in a web of overpriced food, the days of OH BOY! YUUMMMY WE ARE GOING TO NEWARK? Now it's like NEWARK? Not worth it at all

It's a decent steak sandwich for the area. Given inflation I suppose it's understandable portion is…read morea lean.. must pick up fairly fast or fries get over streamed in package. Overall pretty solid for the area and times.

Great service and a very humble establishment. The food is your cozy and regular traditional…read morePortuguese bar. Great service and very cozy. I would definitely recommend this place for you and your family.

As I walked in, I see your food bar a few tables for 2 to 3 peoples,looks fun and active with…read moreservice men and bartenders moving in pace with great smelling food drinks, and a joyful ambience.... But in the back, it's almost like a secret dining room that is elegant private seemingly upscale back there..lol.,after a brief waiting period ,my group of 4 are seated , it's like I'm in another place from when I first walked in... Wow food was amazing!!! Had the shareable barbecue chicken that came along with french fries a house, salad and rice or some garlic shrimp as appetizers along with the stuff portobello which was out of this world. There were so many other dishes I would like to try, but from dishes ordered by other people there was steaks on fire ,Steam capsules of seafood, another great Portuguese dishes finished off with an espresso.. We was a group of four with drinks 200 bucks pretty awesome. I definitely recommend this hidden gem

Truly an icon of Portuguese restaurants in the East Ward. Food is prepared like it is made at homeread more

I am crushed. And thankful my parents have passed because they'd be devastated. Grew up in…read moreWestfield and every special dinner (birthdays, first communions, anniversary dinners) were here. I was adopted but my parents were autêntico Portuguese (Almeira and Pinto family lines). What's the issue ... I dunno. Change in ownership, management, kitchen. Place used to be lovely and lively and energy filled. This Tuesday? Empty. Literally. I was the only customer (in fact thought they were closed when I walked up). Beef croquettes were all over the place and hardly authentic. The Caesar dressing was SO lemon heavy as to be inedible. Way too sour and tangy. Dumplings were pasty. My seafood "festival" was uninspired and on the smallish side. Our bartender was sweet but inattentive. Spent most of our meal in her phone or watching the TV. And again: we were the only people in here. I MISS THE NOISE! The energy! The joy! Enrique lit up every time he saw my papa. Now? I walked thru an empty dining area to basically beg for service and to give them my money. A classic. Gone.

Came here for Saturday lunch with my parents. We are Portuguese and were passing through the area…read moreand wanted to try something in Newark. Private parking across the street. Clean, bright and modern interior. We all had the leitão special (baby suckling pig). Delicious...crispy skin, tender fatty meat, seasoned just right. Homemade potato chips and fresh salad. Good espresso and desserts (I had a pastel de nata (Portuguese custard) that they bring in from a local bakery (Teixeira's)). Service was attentive. Go there!

This restaurant recently reopened under a new name after being closed for some time. The service…read morewas great and our server was very attentive. The food was fresh and delicious and was served quickly . They have a daily lunch special and daily menu specials. Everything we ordered was very good, especially the steaks which were cooked exactly as requested. We will definitely return.

My sister had a surprise Birthday dinner here. 8/22/2026 The service and atmosphere was on point…read more Our family of 12 were very pleased with the food, drinks as well as the service. Friendly staff. I even spoke to the manager about Ambiance. He even refrigerated my Sister's Birthday Cake until after dinner. We even chimed in with the performer during his Live Music. It was an overall grand experience for my first visit at Lagar Restaurant, and my sister well she enjoyed her Birthday there and loved the octopus, and I devoured my lamb chops. Great choices glad we did.

HELL YESSS!! That's the answer to, should we try this place?? Hubs and I were traveling and wanted…read morea nice meal. It was above and beyond all expectations DELICIOUS!! He had the filet and I got the skirt steak. Meant to take pics but couldn't stop eating. Absolutely everything else was on point as well! The side dishes, mango ice cream, and multiple drinks were all exceptional. If we are ever in the area again, this place is a MUST do!! {{*.*}}

I recently stopped in for lunch and ordered the breaded sirloin with potato salad as the lunch…read morespecial. The meal was delicious, and everything was cooked really well. They also brought out three different types of bread with butter and olives while I waited, which was a nice touch. The restaurant itself was very clean, spacious, and had plenty of seating available. My server was friendly, attentive, and the service was very fast. My only downside was the pricing. Even the lunch specials felt a bit expensive, and I wish there were more budget-friendly options overall. Aside from that, I had a great experience and would definitely consider coming back with family. :-)

A pleasant group outing in the Ironbound with a few notable findings…read more * This place is upscale, but in the middle of nowhere, relatively speaking. There are residences adjacent, industry across the street, and nothing screams "upscale" about the neighborhood. * There are no small portions, and there are no small prices. You will pay a lot here. You will get a lot, and it will be good, but be ready. Our arrival was leisurely, to say the least. We were seated promptly and served olives, followed by the rustic bread they are paired with, and then oil to paint the bread. These should all have come out together. The bread came in three varieties: soft fresh sourdough, wheat, and slices that were rather sweet. And any time the bread was finished, more bread came out. But for some reason, the menus did not. It took an unusually long time for the menus - meanwhile, the drink menus were on the table the moment we sat down... And then when we were not quite ready to order, they left us alone for a long time before we motioned for them to get our order. And then it took a long time for food to arrive, though with 12 people that's understandable. At the best restaurants, they'll get a few waiters to bring all 12 dishes at once. Ours arrived a few at a time, but at least in succession so that no one person (me being last) waited for minutes beyond the others. I had the grilled octopus special. It was very tasty, cooked well, with a great grilled flavor but rather over-oiled. Others got gigantic paellas and every one of them took at least half home to go. For those prices, you'd better get at least two meals out of it! * So, the last and most notable finding: Beware of deceit. We ordered two sangria pitchers. They asked for our third one, but then just brought a fourth to the table and started refilling glasses without even asking anyone. I do not believe that was comped, but that's not my department. They asked if people wanted water, and then started filling our water glasses with artisan bottled water. They were happy to keep our water refilled, and I guarantee those were also on our bill. Verdict: You have three choices. Either arrive here with someone who will stay sober and mindful of what is being brought to the table; arrive here as a group with cost-no-object and drink, enjoy, pay whatever they charge you; or skip. Because getting food to-go here seems to miss the point of the atmosphere and the experience. I was in the second of the three choices, and I'm capable of the first, but I won't blame you for choosing to go elsewhere and get Portuguese food at a fairer value.

If any restaurant is not deserving of its low Yelp rating it's Madrid & Lisbon…read more I was planning on only having a drink, but after seeing others served I had to give the food a try. Soooo glad I did, the bacalhau a braz is one of the best I've had in the Ironbound area. Easily more Bacalao than most other local restaurants. Bacalhau a braz is one of my go to dishes at any Portuguese restaurant and Madrid Lisbon. It's a great way to judge the chefs authenticity. Most places serve more egg/potato than bacalao, but it's the complete oposite here. Serving was easily 60% salt fish to potato/egg ratio. Almost licked the plate clean. Parking is rough, but you can double park and a parking attendant will keep an eye on your car. I'll definitely be back to try other dishes.

Delicious and authentic Spanish and Portuguese food. Nice clean dining room with a great wait…read morestaff. Definitely going back here. The prices for the portions you get i consider to be a good value.

They have a lovely staff always welcoming. The place always looks clean food is amazing I'm always…read morehappy to go back for more

I stopped in here for breakfast so I can only comment on that. I went with favorite, Taylor ham,…read moreegg and cheese on a roll. Nothing says Jersey more than that. It came out quick and tasted great. There was plenty of hot sauce on the table if you like that kind of stuff. I tried one that had hot peppers in the bottle. It was more of a vinegar. It had a great flavor and was not just heat.