Portugalia Bar & Restaurant
$$ • Portuguese, Pet Friendly
Hours:
280 1/2 Ferry St, Newark
(973) 465-0696
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Hours
Monday | 9AM - 9PM |
Tuesday | 9AM - 9PM |
Wednesday | 9AM - 9PM |
Thursday | 9AM - 9PM |
Friday | 9AM - 10PM |
Saturday | 9AM - 10PM |
Sunday | 12 - 9PM |
Portugalia Bar & Restaurant is a neighborhood gem in the Ironbound section of Newark, offering excellent authentic Portuguese cuisine with a focus on seafood. The restaurant provides a friendly atmosphere where locals and visitors alike can enjoy a sit-down dinner or bar service. The menu features a variety of seafood options, including a recommended dish of spiced chicken served with delicious olives and refreshing cranberry juice. The restaurant is well-staffed, ensuring prompt and courteous service. Customers praise the restaurant's barbecue chicken with Portuguese hot sauce, as well as the fresh and creamy cottage cheese, garlic shrimp, and flame-grilled chorizo. The grilled seafood casserole, described as a bouillabaisse or a chowder, is a customer favorite, featuring a variety of fresh seafood perfectly prepared. The restaurant's atmosphere may be a bit lacking in the dining room, but the bar side offers a more lively experience. Overall, Portugalia Bar & Restaurant is a neighborhood gem that takes seafood seriously and provides an authentic Portuguese dining experience.