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Mar Belo, Long Branch, NJ

Mar Belo

4.7
4.7
1430 Reviews
$30 and under
Portuguese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Portugal: Land of Explorers
In the 15th Century, Prince Henry the navigator ordered his explorers to bring back to Portugal any exotic fruits, nuts and plants from the new lands. Tomatoes and potatoes are taken to Europe, Brazilian pineapples were introduced to Azores, Brazilian chili peppers grew in Angola, African coffee was transplanted to Brazil.
Today the Portuguese fondness for ingredients like cinnamon or curry powder, is also a legacy of his time. The Romans brought wheat and introduced onion, garlic, olives and grapes. Later the Moors were the first to plant rice and introduced figs, planted groves of lemons, oranges and almond trees. Portugal is a seafaring nation with a well-developed fishing industry trading cod since the 15th century.
Today, naturally, Portuguese cuisine varies from region to region , but fresh fish and shellfish are found on virtually every menu. BOM APETITE!!!!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Portuguese, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–16:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (732) 870-2222
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Julio Andre, Pedro Custodio
  • Area
    Long Branch
  • Cross Street
    Grand Ave.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,430 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mar Belo offers "amazing" food and "exceptional" service, making it a favorite for Portuguese cuisine in Monmouth County. Guests rave about the "perfectly cooked" dishes, including seafood paella and steak specials. Despite occasional noise, the dining experience is consistently delightful, with standout sangria and accommodating staff. Highly recommended!

1,430 Reviews
  1. Kristin

    New Jersey

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Slow service. We had a reservation and still waited over 25 minutes when there were empty tables to use. Slow bar service. Food was average for the price.
    Mar BeloResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Kristin Kelly We are a busy restaurant for a good reason. We seat only 20 people every 15 minutes to make sure everything goes smoothly. You showed up one hour before your reservation. Your reservation was at 8.15pm and even like that we gave you a table at 7.45pm. The reason some tables are empty that's because of the reservations. We are very well known for honoring them. You gave us 4 star on the food. Thank you for that.

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  2. Elizabeth

    New York City

    16 reviews

    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were very disappointed in our first and last visit. The noise level is very high and the tables are crammed together. The food lacked seasoning, no flavor- which is unacceptable for Portuguese food. The server never once checked on us or refilled our water in 1.5hrs & it took 30 min to get the check as we sat there with nothing to eat or drink. I’d never recommend, we expected so much more and it fell flat.

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  3. Harriet

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. I will definitely go back.

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  4. sharon

    New York City

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an A+++ delicious meal and great service!!

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  5. James

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated birthday there. Excellent service and food and a Happy Birthday from the staff.

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  6. Lydia

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there for my birthday, and it was wonderful. The service is outstanding, and everything we ordered was delicious. This was our first time there, but it will not be the last!

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  7. thais

    New York City

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual everything was delicious, yummy and tasty, Melvin was great, cocktails were great what more can one ask for

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  8. Denise

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been to Mar Belo numerous times. Everything we've ordered has always been delicious and plentiful. Will definitely be back!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is wonderful. The service was great the food is delicious! Will definitely go back!

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  10. CeciliaG

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been here 3 times. First was great, second time a little disappointing. That time there was a wedding in the side room so maybe they were overwhelmed and that contributed to our disappointment. Tried it again tonight, sat in the side room and everything from the white sangria to the paella marinherea to the wonderful service were superb. Will be returning soon.

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Mar Belo is rated 4.7 stars by 1430 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Mar Belo

611 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Grand Ave.
  • Area
    Long Branch
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–16:00 Sun 12:00–21:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Portuguese, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Julio Andre, Pedro Custodio
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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