Sol-Mar

4.7

171 Reviews

$30 and under

Portuguese

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2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Good for business meals

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Portuguese, Mediterranean, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(973) 344-3041
Website
http://www.solmar-restaurant.com/
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.

Location
263 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Aperitivos à Vila NovaUS$40.00
Vila Nova Appetizers
Presunto c/ MelãoUS$12.00
Smoked Ham w/ Melon
Chouriço AssadoUS$15.00
Roasted Portuguese Sausage
Camarão à GuilhoUS$15.00
Shrimp Garlic Sauce
Lulas FritasUS$13.00
Fried Calamari
Amêijoas à Bulhão PatoUS$15.00
Clams in Garlic & Cilantro
Amêijoas No FornoUS$15.00
Clams Casino
Rissóis de CamarãoUS$15.00
Shrimp Cakes
Pasteis de BacalhauUS$12.00
Cod Fish Cakes
MexilhõesUS$12.00
Mussels

Tapas

Queijo Fresco PortuguêsUS$4.00
Fresh Portuguese Cheese
Pão c/ ChouriçoUS$5.00
Portuguese Sausage Bread

Acompanhamentos / Sides

VegetablesUS$5.00
Vegetables
ArrozUS$5.00
Rice
FeijãoUS$5.00
Beans
BatatasUS$5.00
Potatoes
Puré de BatataUS$5.00
Mashed Potato

Peixes / Fish

Bacalhau AssadoUS$33.00
Broiled Cod Fish
Bacalhau à BrásUS$28.00
Shredded Cod Fish w/ Potatoes & Eggs
Bacalhau à Moda da CasaUS$35.00
Cod Fish Vila Nova Style
Salmão RecheadoUS$30.00
Stuffed Salmon w/ Crab Meat
Salmão GrelhadoUS$28.00
Grilled Salmon
Filetes à PortuguesaUS$33.00
Fish Fillets Portuguese Style
Filetes RecheadosUS$33.00
Stuffed Fish Fillets w/ Crab Meat
Robalinho Português GrelhadoUS$29.00
Grilled Portuguese Sea Bass
Pargo Grelhado à Sol MarUS$37.00
Grilled Red Snapper Sol Mar Style
Robalo Chileno Grelhado
Grilled Chilean Sea Bass
- Market Price
Polvo Grelhado na Telha
Grilled Octopus in a Roof Tile
- Market Price

Mariscos / Seafood

Paella Marinheira p/ DoisUS$49.00
Seafood Paella for Two
Mariscada p/ DoisUS$49.00
Seafood Mix for Two
Parrillada de Mariscos p/ Dois
Grilled Seafood Combination for Two
- Preço de Mercado / Market Price
Gambas GrellhadasUS$47.00
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Arroz de CamarãoUS$29.00
Shrimp Rice
Camarāo PanadoUS$37.00
Breaded Fried Shrimp
Camarão ao AlhoUS$29.00
Shrimp in Garlic
Lagosta Grelhada
Grilled Lobster
- Preço de Mercado / Market Price
Lagosta Recheada
Stuffed Lobster
- Preço de Mercado / Market Price
Mar & Terra
Surf & Turf
- Preço de Mercado / Market Price
Rabo de Lagosta de 16oz
16oz Lobster Tail
- Market Price
Dois Rabos de Lagosta
Twin Lobster Tail
- Market Price

Carne / Meat

Filet Mignon Grelhado
Grilled Filet Mignon
- Preço de Mercado / Market Price
Costeleta de Novilho
Grilled Porterhouse Steak
- Market Price
Bife T-BoneUS$36.00
T-Bone Steak
Costeletas de Borrego
Rack of Lamb
- Preço de Mercado / Market Price
Entranha Grelhada
Grilled Skirt Steak
- Preço de Mercado / Market Price
Bife à PortuguesaUS$30.00
Steak Portuguese Style
Vitela em Molho de Vinho do PortoUS$33.00
Veal in Port Wine
Costeleta de Vitela GrelhadasUS$37.00
Grilled Veal Chop
Carne de Porco à AlentejanaUS$28.00
Pork Cubes w/ Clams & Potatoes
Febras GrelhadasUS$23.00
Grilled Pork Cutlets
Costeleta de Porco em Molho de AlhoUS$29.00
Pork Chop in Garlic Sauce
Peito de Frango ao Alho / Marsala / LimãoUS$24.00
Chicken Breast in Garlic / Marsala / Lemon

What 171 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

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Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

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Sol-Mar offers "excellent food" and "friendly staff," delivering a memorable dining experience with fresh, authentic Portuguese dishes. Guests rave about its "huge portions" and "reasonable prices," making it ideal for both special occasions and casual meals. The ambiance is lively, and the seafood is "always fresh."

171 Reviews

E
Ellen
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious,fresh fish. Friendly atmosphere with efficient service.
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Steve
Salt Lake City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sol Mar is a fantastic restaurant! The food was delicious, and the portions were huge. You'll definitely have leftovers for lunch the next day. A lot of the entrees could be shared between two people. The servers were friendly and service was great. I'd definitely eat there again next time I'm in Newark.
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Valerie & Miguel
Caribbean7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been coming here for years and bring our friends also. We were a party of 6. The waitstaff was very accommodating. Very helpful and spoke English as some of our party were English speaking only. I’m the only vegetarian at the table. I had beans, rice and vegetables. Very tasty. There’s also a vegetable paella. We thoroughly enjoyed it as always. Highly recommend it. The owner visited the table which is a nice touch.
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Carlos
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great experience overall! Loved the food and atmosphere
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OpenTable Diner
Caribbean1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Didn’t have enough servers our apps were never brought over No one checked on us!!
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Jack
New Jersey1 review
4.0
Dined on 26 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was really authentic and delicious, would definitely go again to try another dish
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Tess VIP
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time at SolMar and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Food was very good, and the staff was very friendly. Will definitely come back!
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Ricky
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We had reservations at 8pm on Valentine’s Day. Open table took down my credit card to charge $40 for no shows. We got there at 8pm to a throng of people waiting. We waited in the hallway with everyone else and were not seated until 9pm. The waiting area was freezing and the room we booked was not available so we were seated in another less desirable room. The food was good if you’re into seafood, but the steak was disappointing.
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siba
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great service and atmosphere. Experienced staff. Average food and Sangria. Not all rooms are same. Luckily we got one of the better rooms. Large service area but broken up into rooms.
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Madisen
Philadelphia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sol Mar was wonderful! Definitely packed on Valentine’s Day. The food was good, could’ve used a bit more salt and some more sauce, but was still yummy. Desserts were absolutely delicious and the sangria was to die for! The servers were great and attentive despite the busy night. The atmosphere was very warm and we loved the decor. We will definitely be coming back!
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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 4.7 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

15 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am
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
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.solmar-restaurant.com/
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.

Sol-Mar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Sopa / Soup

Sopa do DiaUS$3.00

Caldo VerdeUS$5.00

AmêijoasUS$8.00

Sopa de MariscosUS$8.00

Creme de LagostaUS$10.00

Salada / Salad

Salada MistaUS$7.00

Salada de Camarão GrelhadoUS$20.00

Salada de PolvoUS$25.00

Salada CaesarUS$10.00

Aperitivos / Appetizers

Aperitivos à Vila NovaUS$40.00

Presunto c/ MelãoUS$12.00

Chouriço AssadoUS$15.00

Camarão à GuilhoUS$15.00

Lulas FritasUS$13.00

Amêijoas à Bulhão PatoUS$15.00

Amêijoas No FornoUS$15.00

Rissóis de CamarãoUS$15.00

Pasteis de BacalhauUS$12.00

MexilhõesUS$12.00

Tapas

Queijo Fresco PortuguêsUS$4.00

Pão c/ ChouriçoUS$5.00

Acompanhamentos / Sides

VegetablesUS$5.00

ArrozUS$5.00

FeijãoUS$5.00

BatatasUS$5.00

Puré de BatataUS$5.00

Peixes / Fish

Bacalhau AssadoUS$33.00

Bacalhau à BrásUS$28.00

Bacalhau à Moda da CasaUS$35.00

Salmão RecheadoUS$30.00

Salmão GrelhadoUS$28.00

Filetes à PortuguesaUS$33.00

Filetes RecheadosUS$33.00

Robalinho Português GrelhadoUS$29.00

Pargo Grelhado à Sol MarUS$37.00

Robalo Chileno Grelhado

Polvo Grelhado na Telha

Mariscos / Seafood

Paella Marinheira p/ DoisUS$49.00

Mariscada p/ DoisUS$49.00

Parrillada de Mariscos p/ Dois

Gambas GrellhadasUS$47.00

Arroz de CamarãoUS$29.00

Camarāo PanadoUS$37.00

Camarão ao AlhoUS$29.00

Lagosta Grelhada

Lagosta Recheada

Mar & Terra

Rabo de Lagosta de 16oz

Dois Rabos de Lagosta

Carne / Meat

Filet Mignon Grelhado

Costeleta de Novilho

Bife T-BoneUS$36.00

Costeletas de Borrego

Entranha Grelhada

Bife à PortuguesaUS$30.00

Vitela em Molho de Vinho do PortoUS$33.00

Costeleta de Vitela GrelhadasUS$37.00

Carne de Porco à AlentejanaUS$28.00

Febras GrelhadasUS$23.00

Costeleta de Porco em Molho de AlhoUS$29.00

Peito de Frango ao Alho / Marsala / LimãoUS$24.00

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