Sol-Mar

4.8

172 Reviews

$30 and under

Portuguese

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Neighborhood 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
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Aperitivos à Vila Nova$40.00
Vila Nova Appetizers
Presunto c/ Melão$12.00
Smoked Ham w/ Melon
Chouriço Assado$15.00
Roasted Portuguese Sausage
Camarão à Guilho$15.00
Shrimp Garlic Sauce
Lulas Fritas$13.00
Fried Calamari
Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato$15.00
Clams in Garlic & Cilantro
Amêijoas No Forno$15.00
Clams Casino
Rissóis de Camarão$15.00
Shrimp Cakes
Pasteis de Bacalhau$12.00
Cod Fish Cakes
Mexilhões$12.00
Mussels

Tapas

Queijo Fresco Português$4.00
Fresh Portuguese Cheese
Pão c/ Chouriço$5.00
Portuguese Sausage Bread

Acompanhamentos / Sides

Vegetables$5.00
Vegetables
Arroz$5.00
Rice
Feijão$5.00
Beans
Batatas$5.00
Potatoes
Puré de Batata$5.00
Mashed Potato

Peixes / Fish

Bacalhau Assado$33.00
Broiled Cod Fish
Bacalhau à Brás$28.00
Shredded Cod Fish w/ Potatoes & Eggs
Bacalhau à Moda da Casa$35.00
Cod Fish Vila Nova Style
Salmão Recheado$30.00
Stuffed Salmon w/ Crab Meat
Salmão Grelhado$28.00
Grilled Salmon
Filetes à Portuguesa$33.00
Fish Fillets Portuguese Style
Filetes Recheados$33.00
Stuffed Fish Fillets w/ Crab Meat
Robalinho Português Grelhado$29.00
Grilled Portuguese Sea Bass
Pargo Grelhado à Sol Mar$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/ Dois$49.00
Seafood Paella for Two
Mariscada p/ Dois$49.00
Seafood Mix for Two
Parrillada de Mariscos p/ Dois
Grilled Seafood Combination for Two
- Preço de Mercado / Market Price
Gambas Grellhadas$47.00
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Arroz de Camarão$29.00
Shrimp Rice
Camarāo Panado$37.00
Breaded Fried Shrimp
Camarão ao Alho$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-Bone$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 Portuguesa$30.00
Steak Portuguese Style
Vitela em Molho de Vinho do Porto$33.00
Veal in Port Wine
Costeleta de Vitela Grelhadas$37.00
Grilled Veal Chop
Carne de Porco à Alentejana$28.00
Pork Cubes w/ Clams & Potatoes
Febras Grelhadas$23.00
Grilled Pork Cutlets
Costeleta de Porco em Molho de Alho$29.00
Pork Chop in Garlic Sauce
Peito de Frango ao Alho / Marsala / Limão$24.00
Chicken Breast in Garlic / Marsala / Lemon

What 172 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

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."

172 Reviews

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Jose
San Francisco11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service and terrific food. Just a bit out of the way from the train station.
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Ellen
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined 3 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 4 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 7 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 7 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 on March 8, 2025
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 February 26, 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 February 17, 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 City1 review
2.0
Dined on February 15, 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 February 15, 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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FAQs

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

Sol-Mar is rated 4.8 stars by 172 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 6 times today

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263 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Ferry Street and Market Street
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.

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Sopa / Soup

Sopa do Dia$3.00

Caldo Verde$5.00

Amêijoas$8.00

Sopa de Mariscos$8.00

Creme de Lagosta$10.00

Salada / Salad

Salada Mista$7.00

Salada de Camarão Grelhado$20.00

Salada de Polvo$25.00

Salada Caesar$10.00

Aperitivos / Appetizers

Aperitivos à Vila Nova$40.00

Presunto c/ Melão$12.00

Chouriço Assado$15.00

Camarão à Guilho$15.00

Lulas Fritas$13.00

Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato$15.00

Amêijoas No Forno$15.00

Rissóis de Camarão$15.00

Pasteis de Bacalhau$12.00

Mexilhões$12.00

Tapas

Queijo Fresco Português$4.00

Pão c/ Chouriço$5.00

Acompanhamentos / Sides

Vegetables$5.00

Arroz$5.00

Feijão$5.00

Batatas$5.00

Puré de Batata$5.00

Peixes / Fish

Bacalhau Assado$33.00

Bacalhau à Brás$28.00

Bacalhau à Moda da Casa$35.00

Salmão Recheado$30.00

Salmão Grelhado$28.00

Filetes à Portuguesa$33.00

Filetes Recheados$33.00

Robalinho Português Grelhado$29.00

Pargo Grelhado à Sol Mar$37.00

Robalo Chileno Grelhado

Polvo Grelhado na Telha

Mariscos / Seafood

Paella Marinheira p/ Dois$49.00

Mariscada p/ Dois$49.00

Parrillada de Mariscos p/ Dois

Gambas Grellhadas$47.00

Arroz de Camarão$29.00

Camarāo Panado$37.00

Camarão ao Alho$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-Bone$36.00

Costeletas de Borrego