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1. Fornos of Spain
4.8
Exceptional(1923)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Newark
Booked 37 times today
Welcome to Fornos of Spain Restaurant located on the Iron Bound in Newark, NJ. Fornos of Spain has been bestowed numerous awards and proclaimed by various national magazines as a "must" when dining out in New Jersey. Our award winning Spanish cuisine is prepared with the freshest seafood of Spain. Our extensive wine cellars offer over 450 aged and vintage wines and has the rarest collections of Spanish wines in the United States.
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2. Swahili Village OTS
4.4
Awesome(376)
Price: Expensive
• African • Newark
Booked 14 times today
Coming Soon!
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3. NICO Kitchen + Bar
4.2
Awesome(1899)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Newark
Booked 6 times today
Unwind from the grind at NICO, Newark's most relaxing space. Savor our American menu and the best fries you've ever had. NICO is the perfect place to meet up with friends after work, enjoy a pre-show meal before your NJPAC performance.. Our award-winning team is always here to bring you good times, great music, and delicious vibes.
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4. Sol-Mar
4.7
Exceptional(168)
Price: Moderate
• Portuguese • Newark
Booked 5 times today
Sol Mar Restaurant & Marisqueira is one of the leading seafood restaurants in New Jersey. It is family operated, opened in 1957, and focused on authentic Portuguese & Mediterranean cuisines. The interior of Sol-Mar is handcrafted as carefully as the menu, as diners are transported across the Atlantic as soon as they walk through the doors thanks to the authentic decor and style of the dining room. It is located just a few blocks from Newark Penn Station, close to Newark International Airport, in the famous neighborhood of Ironbound.Sol Mar’s menu experience featuring the finest seafood catch from regional coasts and international waters in Portugal and all over the world is showcased at your table. Diners who aren't feeling the taste of seafood can still order other dishes such as grilled porterhouse steak, pork chops in garlic sauce, and chicken marsala. You can enjoy all of Portugal's magnificent atmospheres without leaving the premises.
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5. Felina Steak - South Orange
new
4.3
Awesome(9)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • South Orange
Booked 22 times today
Felina Steak South Orange is the latest chapter in the Felina story, extending the award-winning legacy of Felina Ridgewood, Felina Summit, and Felina Steak Jersey City. Rooted in our signature blend of red sauce luxury and New Jersey attitude, Felina Steak is where bold flavors, impeccable hospitality, craft cocktails, and familiar Italian American cuisine come together in a dynamic, setting.We are proud to be part of the South Orange Community and are thrilled to welcome you back on Wednesday February 26! We will be open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. 12-3pm & 5-10pm. Reserve now!
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6. Medallion Steakhouse & Seafood
3.3
Good(56)
Price: Expensive
• International • Newark
Booked 2 times today
Located in the heart of downtown Newark, Medallion Steakhouse is a restaurant that caters to steak and seafood enthusiasts. For those driving, parking is available at 29 Mulberry St, within the Robert Treat hotel. Our establishment takes pride in serving only the finest quality beef, seafood, chicken, and other delectable dishes.
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7. Q'Tal Bar & Grill
3.8
Excellent(49)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Newark
Booked 1 time today
Q'tal is a Multicultural restaurant serving a mix of New American dishes with Brazilian and Italian influence in Kearny NJ. We offer a complete experience from beginning to end in our dining room, bar, and cozy back patio. Behind our glass kitchen is Executive Chef, Edney Moreira, who takes pride in creating our unique menu and ensuring dishes are always fresh, as well as incorporating handmade ingredients such as our bread and pasta. We also have signature cocktails with a focus on beautiful and fresh ingredients, selected wine list and beer list.​
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8. Campino Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(280)
Price: Moderate
• Portuguese • Newark
Booked 1 time today
We are a traditional Portuguese restaurant with an award winning chef that only serves the freshest cuts of meat and fish straight from market to table.Campino has an amazing sports bar, beautiful dinning room, private rooms, and outside patios.Our great wine list includes the Casa Americo wine selection made in our own vineyard in Portugal, among the a great selection of Portuguese and American wines.Campino restaurant that's the place to be if you are looking or delicious food, beautiful ambiance and excellent service.
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9. The Taste of Brazil
3.7
Very Good(58)
Price: Very Expensive
• Brazilian • Newark
Booked 5 times today
A unique dining experience and authentic Brazilian cuisine (Rodizio style) ready to serve you a fresh and tasteful selection of meats and an amazing salad bar. Taste every moment!
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10. Casa Nova Grill (Brazilian Rodízio)
3.8
Excellent(37)
Price: Expensive
• Brazilian Steakhouse • Newark
Booked 3 times today
Casa Nova Grill specializes in providing the best Brazilian food and barbecue (rodizio). We are a five-star restaurant, rated by New York Times as a five-star rodizio in the trip-state area. Owned and operated by Jose Moreira, a pioneer restauranteur in Newark, New Jersey, Casa Nova Grill was opened on November 30, 1992. We proudly serve, with a seating area of 250, with a private party room. We provide catering services and provide full party planning and execution for baptisms, children's birthday parties, weddings, and any other special occasion! We provide our customers with a convenient parking lot across the premises.

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  • KiranVIP
    New York City •162 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Always good food and fast service that doesn't rush you. food was very good as always with generous portions. valet parking is always appreciated.
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    Fornos of SpainPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Newark
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    4.8
  • Stacy
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Very nice restaurant to eat at.. especially before a show, food was delicious and servers were very friendly and attentive, I will definitely be back
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    NICO Kitchen + BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Newark
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    4.2
  • OpenTable Diner
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We had a great dining experience here. The Tomahawk steak was delicious and carving it table side was a classy touch. Service was perfect. Had multiple people checking on us throughout our meal. The staff seems very supportive of one another checking on each others tables. The crème brûlée for dessert was fantastic. I highly recommend this restaurant and can’t wait to go back.
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    Felina Steak - South OrangePrice: Expensive• Italian• South Orange
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    4.3
  • Carlos
    New York City •5 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great experience overall! Loved the food and atmosphere
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    Sol-MarPrice: Moderate• Portuguese• Newark
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    4.7
  • JoeC
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 2, 2025
    The wait staff was so helpful and nice. The food was outstanding. We had a goat appetizer and then had a beef stew with coconut milked spinach and a delicious rice dish. My dining partner had the grilled chicken. Both were delicious. The manager came by and chatted and shared stories and connections to Africa. Highly recommend this place and we can’t wait to try it when they open in NYC
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    Swahili Village OTSPrice: Expensive• African• Newark
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    4.4

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