First time dining here and will definitely be back! We sat in the Villa Nova room, even though the room was large it still felt cozy and loved the atmosphere. Our reservations were early on a Saturday so it wasn’t too busy, but by 6/6:30 they were starting to get their Saturday night dinner rush.
Started the meal with the shrimp in garlic sauce appetizer. The shrimp were nice and big and cooked perfectly. The garlic sauce was so delicious we couldn’t get enough dipping the bread to soak up the excess. For dinner we ordered the Paella for two and the Steak Portuguese Style. When dinner came we were in shock, the paella could have fed a small village! There was a good amount of seafood mixed and the flavor was outstanding. The steak was just as good, it was cooked well and was a nice piece of steak.
Lastly would highly recommend the sangria. We had the red, but it came in a few flavor choices, that will definitely try next time we go back.
Gerald Wyhopen
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June 12, 2024
I have been to a lot of restaurants in the Ironbound section of Newark, and Sol-Mar has been the best so far. From the service to the food, just an excellent experience all around. For appetizers, try the calamari, garlic shrimp, and chorizo. The sliced bread the bring out is good but even better dipped in the garlic sauce from the shrimp. For the main course there are so many good dishes to choose from. Pork cubes with clams is a nice simple dish with a lot of flavor. The skirt steak is done just right and tender. The salmon had a ton of flavor. And my favorite dish here is the braised beef short rib. Supper tender and hard to finish cause of how much you get. The Sangria is a good compliment to the meal also.
Jenna Gervasio
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June 30, 2024
Not only was the food delicious, but the service was on point. Definitely recommend. We had a party of 9, food came out quick and was delicious and fresh!
Joseph Monaco
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May 18, 2024
First time dining here recommended by a friend who lives nearby. Definitely worth the visit. Everything from the olives to the paella to the dessert was amazing. Paella says for two but could definitely be a meal for four. Highly recommend. Will definitely be back.
Luis
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May 09, 2024
Classic Portuguese style restaurant in ironbound. Absolutely a staple of the local food scene. This restaurant has been around for quite some time and has earned it's stay. With a bar, casual dining room and a more formal dining area this place has alot to offer.
Haven't been there in some time and was happy upon my return. My wife and I both loved our meals and will definitely be back soon.
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First time dining here and will definitely be back! We sat in the Villa Nova room, even though the room was large it still felt cozy and loved the atmosphere. Our reservations were early on a Saturday so it wasn’t too busy, but by 6/6:30 they were starting to get their Saturday night dinner rush. Started the meal with the shrimp in garlic sauce appetizer. The shrimp were nice and big and cooked perfectly. The garlic sauce was so delicious we couldn’t get enough dipping the bread to soak up the excess. For dinner we ordered the Paella for two and the Steak Portuguese Style. When dinner came we were in shock, the paella could have fed a small village! There was a good amount of seafood mixed and the flavor was outstanding. The steak was just as good, it was cooked well and was a nice piece of steak. Lastly would highly recommend the sangria. We had the red, but it came in a few flavor choices, that will definitely try next time we go back.
I have been to a lot of restaurants in the Ironbound section of Newark, and Sol-Mar has been the best so far. From the service to the food, just an excellent experience all around. For appetizers, try the calamari, garlic shrimp, and chorizo. The sliced bread the bring out is good but even better dipped in the garlic sauce from the shrimp. For the main course there are so many good dishes to choose from. Pork cubes with clams is a nice simple dish with a lot of flavor. The skirt steak is done just right and tender. The salmon had a ton of flavor. And my favorite dish here is the braised beef short rib. Supper tender and hard to finish cause of how much you get. The Sangria is a good compliment to the meal also.
Not only was the food delicious, but the service was on point. Definitely recommend. We had a party of 9, food came out quick and was delicious and fresh!
First time dining here recommended by a friend who lives nearby. Definitely worth the visit. Everything from the olives to the paella to the dessert was amazing. Paella says for two but could definitely be a meal for four. Highly recommend. Will definitely be back.
Classic Portuguese style restaurant in ironbound. Absolutely a staple of the local food scene. This restaurant has been around for quite some time and has earned it's stay. With a bar, casual dining room and a more formal dining area this place has alot to offer. Haven't been there in some time and was happy upon my return. My wife and I both loved our meals and will definitely be back soon.