Ironbound Restaurants in Newark, New Jersey
- Newark's Ironbound District is sometimes referred to as Little Portugal.nj hiker image by John Fatuzzo from Fotolia.com
Newark, New Jersey's Ironbound District, noted for its many Portuguese restaurants, draws New Yorkers with moderately priced authentic cuisine. The area, accessible from Newark's Penn Station, takes its name from the railroads, forges and foundries that populated the neighborhood. Before dinner, pick up dessert and pastries for the next day's breakfast at one of the many Portuguese bakeries. - Sol-Mar Restaurant offers authentic Portuguese cuisine with a seafood bar, formal dining room and seasonal outdoor cafe. Appetizers include grilled shrimp with garlic sauce and broiled Portuguese sausage. Entrees include simple grilled fish, the Portuguese specialty, steak with ham and eggs, and seafood in a spicy green sauce.
Sol-Mar Restaurant
267 Ferry St.
Newark, NJ 07105
(973) 344-3041
solmar-restaurant.com - Iberia Tavern & Restaurant specializes in Portuguese and Spanish dishes such as shrimp in garlic sauce, Paella á Valenciana, seafood with rice, and Portuguese sausage. The extensive menu also has lobster, poultry and steaks. Drink homemade red or white sangria, or Portuguese Vinhos Verde.
Iberia Tavern & Restaurant
82 Ferry Street
Newark, NJ 07105
973-344-7603
iberiarestaurants.com - Paleio Bar & Grill has an extensive tapas menu, from which you can compose a meal. Portuguese and Spanish specialties include shrimp or codfish cakes, calamari, and banana peppers stuffed with Portuguese sausage or crab. Dinner includes a variety of salads, omelets, and dry salted codfish prepared several ways. Eat outside in warm weather.
Paleio Bar & Grill
376 Ferry Street
Newark, NJ
paleio.com
973-344-3784 - Food For Life Supreme has vegetarian and fish entrees and a children's menu. The restaurant, part of a mini-chain, emphasizes healthy living, but does not skimp on flavor, using spicy sauces, garlic and banana peppers. The restaurant also serves breakfast, with eggs, French toast and 'aquatic' sausages. No alcohol is served.
Food For Life Supreme
37 Commerce St.
Newark, NJ 07102
973-643-7770
foodforlifesupreme.com - Mompou specializes in Basque cuisine and has an extensive tapas menu. Have one of the specialty cocktails with octopus, grilled shrimp skewers or calamari. Salads and platters of cheese and cured meats are also available. The restaurant has outdoor seating and live music.
Mompou
77 Ferry St.
Newark, NJ 07105
973-578-8114
mompoutapas.com
