We went for a weeknight dinner out at Sayola and it was fabulous!The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. I really liked the Caldo Gallego, a Galician soup, and the Paella Valenciana. So yummy! Our waiter was attentive and the place was ample, well decorated and authentic. Perfecto!
Duncan
Great first experience! Felt like we were in another country but we are 5 minutes from our house. Can't wait to go back!
Mickey
When we went, they had massive mandatory gratuity, which rubs me the wrong way when it took 1 hour and 15 minutes to get the food. The portion of soup was really small like half a can of campbells, then, Then the meal, it was good but puny portions. Lobster had the equivalent of 1 stick of imitation crab meat worth of meat on it. 5 shrimp, a few clams and mussels, and squid rings. Majority of it was just shell and the meat was 2 mouth fulls. It was a bad choice on my part, but I think the meal could have done with rice, generous amounts of squid and shrimp. But thats fine dining for you. and then 30 minutes just sitting at an empty table trying to flag down a waiter for the dessert and the check. For the price I thought we would be getting a feast, but the portions were depressingly small. Compared to diners and cheesecake factory, you get spoiled by the portions. I guess I'm not cut out for fine dining. Food is good though, but I don't want to pay near 400 dollars and still be hungry when leaving.
Jill
Brought 4 friends (who had never been) to this 'go-to' of mine. None were disappointed; the restaurant lived up to my boasting. Appetizers were the combination skirt steak, shrimp and chorizo; fried calamari, coconut shrimp and shrimp in garlic sauce. We needed extra bread for the sauces. They were great. This carried on to dinner. Three had the filet mignon and shrimp special, I had the bronzino and the other had the veal medallions. Again... any of the sauces are unique, flavorful and requiring some bread to finish them off. One of them plans to reach out for a small party; they others said they'd definitely go back (we're planning a birthday brunch there in June!!!) do NOT pass this place up!
Steve
Ample food, excellent wait staff. Paella was excellent ample portions, fresh and very tasty. Staff, especially the maître was very attentive and cordial it really made our time there very enjoyable.
Sandy
Our party of four thought that the food, especially the tapas selected including shrimps, croquettes, chorizo and potatoes were deliciously prepared.
Ski
We went (3 of us) as a birthday celebration, and had a wonderful experience. The service was efficient and the server was knowledgeable about any questions we had. We order several tapas for a hearty meal, and each one was delicious and prepared and presented exquisitely. The deserts were also very good (Crema Catalan and Tres Leches). We will be back!
Daphne
Very cheap ingredients, poor display of the dishses. Looks like someone got some bread, cold cuts and cheese at stop and shop and slapped them together. We did the happy hour menu, not a single dish was worth it's price, not a single dish was truly enjoyable. It's a shame, such potential. The drinks were good.
Opentable Diner
The restaurant was ex. Food was delicious and the service was great. Would definitely recommend it to everyone I know.
FrankL
Quiet night . Food great. Waiters very attentive. Gorgeous place. Will be a regular. Celebrated a birthday. Waiters brought our dessert with a candle and led us in singing Happy Birthday.
Simply GREAT! The service, the food, the show everything was super. I definitely will go back.
Marty
Fabulosos experience. Our food was exquisite, service excellent. We'll be back very soon!
Kristen
This is a true neighborhood gem! We are fortunate that it is a quick 15 minute drive from where we live. Ample parking, especially with the lot across the street and the food is delicious! Service was outstanding as they were always checking in on us, and refiling our water glasses. The grilled Octopus appetizer, garlic shrimp and croquettes were fresh, hot and delicious. My husband really likes the stuffed lobster where as my favorite is on the specials menu-Tiger Prawns. For the price, you get huge portions along with potato chips, rice and vegetables. It was a great choice for a very cold night in NJ!
Robert
Great place for a romantic dinner. All the staff were friendly and the food was very tasteful reminding us of Spain. The price was average and would return in the future.
Michael Gerlan
Went to Sayola last night for my fiancee's birthday for dinner and to see the Flamenco show. The experience far exceeded my expectations. The food was excellent, from the appetizers through dessert. The white sangria was delicious. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. We didn't feel rushed at any time.
The show was absolutely amazing. The musicians and the dancer were extremely talented and authentic. They rivaled the performers we saw at a Tablao in Barcelona. I don't know if it's the same performers every time, but I would definitely go back again.
We went for a weeknight dinner out at Sayola and it was fabulous!The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. I really liked the Caldo Gallego, a Galician soup, and the Paella Valenciana. So yummy! Our waiter was attentive and the place was ample, well decorated and authentic. Perfecto!
Great first experience! Felt like we were in another country but we are 5 minutes from our house. Can't wait to go back!
When we went, they had massive mandatory gratuity, which rubs me the wrong way when it took 1 hour and 15 minutes to get the food. The portion of soup was really small like half a can of campbells, then, Then the meal, it was good but puny portions. Lobster had the equivalent of 1 stick of imitation crab meat worth of meat on it. 5 shrimp, a few clams and mussels, and squid rings. Majority of it was just shell and the meat was 2 mouth fulls. It was a bad choice on my part, but I think the meal could have done with rice, generous amounts of squid and shrimp. But thats fine dining for you. and then 30 minutes just sitting at an empty table trying to flag down a waiter for the dessert and the check. For the price I thought we would be getting a feast, but the portions were depressingly small. Compared to diners and cheesecake factory, you get spoiled by the portions. I guess I'm not cut out for fine dining. Food is good though, but I don't want to pay near 400 dollars and still be hungry when leaving.
Brought 4 friends (who had never been) to this 'go-to' of mine. None were disappointed; the restaurant lived up to my boasting. Appetizers were the combination skirt steak, shrimp and chorizo; fried calamari, coconut shrimp and shrimp in garlic sauce. We needed extra bread for the sauces. They were great. This carried on to dinner. Three had the filet mignon and shrimp special, I had the bronzino and the other had the veal medallions. Again... any of the sauces are unique, flavorful and requiring some bread to finish them off. One of them plans to reach out for a small party; they others said they'd definitely go back (we're planning a birthday brunch there in June!!!) do NOT pass this place up!
Ample food, excellent wait staff. Paella was excellent ample portions, fresh and very tasty. Staff, especially the maître was very attentive and cordial it really made our time there very enjoyable.
Our party of four thought that the food, especially the tapas selected including shrimps, croquettes, chorizo and potatoes were deliciously prepared.
We went (3 of us) as a birthday celebration, and had a wonderful experience. The service was efficient and the server was knowledgeable about any questions we had. We order several tapas for a hearty meal, and each one was delicious and prepared and presented exquisitely. The deserts were also very good (Crema Catalan and Tres Leches). We will be back!
Very cheap ingredients, poor display of the dishses. Looks like someone got some bread, cold cuts and cheese at stop and shop and slapped them together. We did the happy hour menu, not a single dish was worth it's price, not a single dish was truly enjoyable. It's a shame, such potential. The drinks were good.
The restaurant was ex. Food was delicious and the service was great. Would definitely recommend it to everyone I know.
Quiet night . Food great. Waiters very attentive. Gorgeous place. Will be a regular. Celebrated a birthday. Waiters brought our dessert with a candle and led us in singing Happy Birthday.
Restaurantji Recommends
Simply GREAT! The service, the food, the show everything was super. I definitely will go back.
Fabulosos experience. Our food was exquisite, service excellent. We'll be back very soon!
This is a true neighborhood gem! We are fortunate that it is a quick 15 minute drive from where we live. Ample parking, especially with the lot across the street and the food is delicious! Service was outstanding as they were always checking in on us, and refiling our water glasses. The grilled Octopus appetizer, garlic shrimp and croquettes were fresh, hot and delicious. My husband really likes the stuffed lobster where as my favorite is on the specials menu-Tiger Prawns. For the price, you get huge portions along with potato chips, rice and vegetables. It was a great choice for a very cold night in NJ!
Great place for a romantic dinner. All the staff were friendly and the food was very tasteful reminding us of Spain. The price was average and would return in the future.
Went to Sayola last night for my fiancee's birthday for dinner and to see the Flamenco show. The experience far exceeded my expectations. The food was excellent, from the appetizers through dessert. The white sangria was delicious. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. We didn't feel rushed at any time.
The show was absolutely amazing. The musicians and the dancer were extremely talented and authentic. They rivaled the performers we saw at a Tablao in Barcelona. I don't know if it's the same performers every time, but I would definitely go back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flan, Paella Marinara
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