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Sol-Mar, Newark, NJ

Sol-Mar

4.5
4.5
147 Reviews
$30 and under
Portuguese

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2 people
23:30
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Portuguese, Mediterranean, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:00
  • Phone number
    (973) 344-3041
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Whether it's a wedding, special event, or corporate meeting, we cater to all types of occasions. One of the leading catering restaurants in New Jersey, we provide both on-premise and off-premise catering services. We are glad to work with you to create a catering menu or a party plan. It is our specialty to create unique parties for our clients.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private event rooms can accommodate 20 or more people, we also have exclusive catering rights to Airport Marriott. Your guests will be impressed by our in-house party facilities. In case you are planning an out-of-campus party, we have exclusive access to the halls you would like to use.
  • Area
    Newark
  • Cross Street
    Ferry Street and Market Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Few blocks from Newark Penn Station and 4 miles from Newark International Airport
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Essex

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sol-Mar offers "outstanding service" and "fresh seafood," making it a beloved spot for special occasions. Guests rave about the "excellent sangria" and "great value." Its warm ambiance and attentive staff create a family-friendly experience. While always bustling, the authentic Portuguese flavors keep patrons returning.

147 Reviews
  1. Charlotte

    New York City

    165 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    165 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. Sangria was okay. Staff was very nice.

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  2. Catherine

    New Jersey

    20 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    What has happened to the restaurant we knew and loved? Now mediocre food at high prices in a sterile place! The only thing left is the good service. Won't return

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  3. limabean

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious grilled sardines our favorite! We also enjoyed the seafood soup. Great place, wonderful service.

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  4. Charles

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal I’ve had in a long time. Best value by far

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  5. Maria

    Atlantic City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, fast service, friendly staff. Good value for the money.

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  6. JenniferD

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Celebration and Great Food! Seafood platter not to be missed!

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  7. Kim

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always excellent and plentiful. Service is attentive and bar area is fun and lively.

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  8. Jamila

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Way too loud! Too many wait staff congregating together and trying to push people out, yet groups added more people just standing around the tabs being extremely loud and rude. Also these people who joined after were taking shots standing and not having a table. We will never be going back. It is the same as it used to be.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely delicious. I had grilled salmon & it was cooked to perfection. It was my son’s 21st birthday and he wanted paella. He was not disappointed! He said it was delicious. The portions were so plentiful. Loved everything from the ambiance to the food. Great attentive service. Thank you!

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  10. David

    New Jersey

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service. Liked the ambience . The reason I didn’t give this place a five star was because of the parking situation. Very hard to find a spot and the traffic was a bit too much for me to return

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FAQs

Sol-Mar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 344-3041.

Sol-Mar is rated 4.5 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sol-Mar

263 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ferry Street and Market Street
  • Area
    Newark
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–00:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Portuguese, Mediterranean, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Few blocks from Newark Penn Station and 4 miles from Newark International Airport
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (973) 344-3041
  • Catering
    Whether it's a wedding, special event, or corporate meeting, we cater to all types of occasions. One of the leading catering restaurants in New Jersey, we provide both on-premise and off-premise catering services. We are glad to work with you to create a catering menu or a party plan. It is our specialty to create unique parties for our clients.
  • Private party facilities
    Our private event rooms can accommodate 20 or more people, we also have exclusive catering rights to Airport Marriott. Your guests will be impressed by our in-house party facilities. In case you are planning an out-of-campus party, we have exclusive access to the halls you would like to use.
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