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Taste the Sea at SolMar’s Seafood Festival in Newark, Ironbound

27 February 2023

Sol Mar Restaurant is inviting you to embark on a gastronomic journey to Portugal. The SolMar Seafood Festival is the perfect opportunity for you to experience the best seafood dishes from Portugal in Newark, New Jersey. From March 24-26, we are proud to bring some of the best seafood dishes in one place. A culinary experience you won’t forget and that will make your mouth water.

The SolMar Seafood Festival is a celebration of the recognition of the best seafood restaurant in New Jersey. And this is an exciting event that will bring together local delicacies like Goose Barnacles “Percebes”, Stone Crabs “Sapateiras”, and Tiger Prawns to more exotic catches like Sea Bass and Grouper.

Portugal is known for its unique national dish – Salted Cod “Bacalhau”, and it has been a staple of Portuguese cuisine for centuries. Diners will be able to taste our menu classics like “Bacalhau à Brás”, made from shreds of salted cod, onions, and thinly chopped fried potatoes, all bound with scrambled eggs; or “Bacalhau com Natas” – baked in the oven layered with onions, diced fried

At the festival, visitors will enjoy a range of more exotic offerings such as Velvet Crabs “Navalheiras”, Cockles “Berbigão”, Spider Crabs “Lapas”, Jumbo Shrimp, Prawns, Clams and the tasteful Portuguese Octopus. Also, Sardines, Horse Mackerel, Grouper, Sea Bass, Black Sword Fish, and Halibut, among others. Each dish will be prepared with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection for an unforgettable culinary experience.

When it comes to seafood and fish, Portuguese wines are a perfect match. Vinho Verde and Alvarinho are two of the most popular Portuguese wines that pair well with seafood and fish dishes. With light flavors, they have a fresh, crisp taste. Their bright acidity and light aroma will make our seafood festival stand out.

This festival will provide a unique opportunity for food lovers to sample the best seafood dishes that Portugal has to offer. Not only will they be able to savor the flavors of each region but also learn about their distinct culinary traditions. The SolMar Seafood Festival will be a great way to explore Portuguese cuisine and discover what makes it so special! Come join us and experience the true taste of Portugal!

What: SolMar Seafood Festival When: March 24,25 and 26 of 2023
Where: SolMar Restaurant 267 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ 07105 Tel. (973) 344-3041
Reservations are recommended

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What Makes SolMar the Perfect Place to Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

30 January 2023

Valentine’s Day is a special day for couples to spend quality time together, and there’s no better place to do it than at SolMar Restaurant. With its cozy atmosphere, delicious food, and attentive service, SolMar is the perfect spot to create lasting memories.

So this Valentine’s Day, treat your special someone to the best seafood in New Jersey! Our dinner menu seafood highlights include Grilled Seafood Combination for Two, Fish Fillet Stuffed with Crab Meat, and Grilled Prawns with Mozambique Sauce.

If you’re looking to make your Valentine’s Day dinner extra special, why not also include some options for the meat lovers in your life? We have a delicious selection of Grilled Sliced Filet Mignon with Pineapple, Oven-roasted Baby Goat with Potatoes, and Chicken Breast with Shrimp in Garlic Sauce.

Also, we have the ultimate dessert and wine list that will make your special night even more special. Our selection of water mouth desserts will make your taste buds tingle, while our carefully curated wine list will pair perfectly with each course. Whether you are planning a dinner for two or an intimate gathering of friends, our dessert and wine list are sure to please everyone!

Make your reservations ahead and make sure you don’t miss out on the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner! Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two or an intimate gathering with friends and family, you can make sure to secure your spot in advance. With the help of online reservation services, you can easily book a table at your favorite restaurant and enjoy a delicious meal with those closest to you. So don’t wait until the last minute – make your reservations today!

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Sol Mar Restaurant is New Jersey’s #1 Seafood Dining Destination

14 January 2023

Sol Mar Restaurant has been a beloved staple of Newark culture since its establishment in 1969, and now, 24/7 Tempo is letting people across the country know that Sol Mar Restaurant is the best seafood eatery in New Jersey. Just last week, local station 94.3 The Point covered the story.

Sol Mar Restaurant is a locally and family-owned Portuguese and Mediterranean-style seafood restaurant nestled in Newark’s famous Ironbound neighborhood. With its convenient proximity to Newark International Airport and Newark Penn Station, Sol Mar Restaurant draws crowds from around the world. Owner Tony Nobre is originally from Portugal, where he owned a seafood restaurant in Lisbon, and has brought his unique style to the restaurant for decades.

Some of the most popular main dishes found on the menu include Grilled Sardines, Portuguese-style Cod Fish, Grilled Octopus, Grilled Halibut, and Chilean Seabass. Each month, the restaurant serves approximately 15,000 meals to its cherished patrons, including take-out. This equates to an average of 5,000 pounds of seafood and fish each month.

All seafood is procured through a rigorous selection process that includes sustainable, high-quality items from around the world. For instance, many of Sol Mar’s seafood highlights come from Portugal’s cold, deep waters, where the fish are more flavorful, and some of these varieties aren’t found in the U.S. Such varieties include octopus, sardines, and giant crabs called “Sapateiras.”

“We are recognized as New Jersey’s leading seafood restaurant because of the quality of our products,” said Nobre. “We consume a lot of fish and shellfish and always serve them fresh, as we receive them alive. Knowing how to treat this product, combining it with superior olive oil, and providing high-quality service are other key factors.”

The full listing of top seafood restaurants from each state is available at https://247tempo.com/best-seafood-restaurant-in-every-state/7/.

ABOUT SOL MAR RESTAURANT  

Sol Mar Restaurant, located in the famous Ironbound neighborhood, has been New Jersey’s premier family-owned Portuguese and Mediterranean seafood eatery since its establishment in 1969.

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Sol-Mar welcomes 2023 with traditional dishes

27 December 2022

Seafood Combination

For those who want to celebrate the arrival of 2023 with a tasting of a delicious meal, Sol-Mar is a suitable option. On New Year’s Eve and January 1st, you can sample the most traditional dishes of Portuguese cuisine.

Whether at home with friends or family, the truth is that New Year’s Eve is a night marked by the abundance of typical dishes and sweets of the season. There are several recipes, including fish, seafood, and meat in general.

Codfish, for example, continues to be one of the favorite foods for New Year’s Eve supper, as it is associated with abundance and luck. Pork-based dishes are always a healthy option, as it is seen as an animal linked to abundance and wealth.

Among the specials on the 1st of January, we highlight the famous Cod Fish Lagareiro Style – grilled with a lot of olive oil and served with salted onions and potatoes, or our hearty Seafood Combination, an excellent option for two people with seafood delicacies. For those who can’t do without rice, our suggestion is Seafood Rice with Lobster or Octopus Rice with Shrimp.

The Suckling Pig Bairrada Style, crispy and tender, is always served on special days and whets the appetite of diners who prefer meat. Following traditions, the Goat Stew in Red Wine Sauce, or the Filet Mignon with Mushroom Sauce are among the options for your palate.

We remind you that on the 31st of December and the 1st of January the restaurant opens at regular hours and we suggest making reservations for your convenience. If the intention is to celebrate at home, we are accepting orders to take out or deliver in the comfort of your residence.

The traditions of New Year’s Eve in various parts of the world vary according to each culture. However, in most cultures, people welcome the New Year similarly, toasting and wishing each other well. We wish our customers, friends, and employees happy holidays and we say goodbye to 2022 with deep gratitude. May 2023 bring us many more joyful moments! Happy New Year!

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SolMar, Home For The Holidays

15 December 2022

Besides all the religious meaning that surrounds Christmas, gastronomy also plays a key role. The fact is that families are evolving, and celebrations are following the changes. It is still common for people to get together and prepare traditional meals such as French toast, turkey, and pies.

Sol-Mar offers a varied menu, as well as dishes prepared by our chefs, for families who are looking for a more practical way to celebrate. For those who don’t wish to burn all their energy in the kitchen before a party, this is an amazing alternative.

Our menu is full of delicacies that will arrive at your table warm so you don’t have to worry about cooking. The highlights include a whole Roasted Suckling Pig “Leitao à Bairrada” with a special seasoning made of garlic and herbs, as well as our delicious roasted turkey. Pre-ordering is required for these dishes.

I would like to draw your attention to the delicious Seafood Rice with Lobster served on Christmas Eve. This is followed by a Salmon with Orange dish, Oven Roasted Baby Goat, and juicy Grilled Beef Short Ribs. We would like to remind you that our kitchen activities end at 3 pm.

On Christmas Day, we serve Grilled Octopus à Lagareiro Style, Baked Codfish, a Portuguese holiday tradition, and Grilled Prawns with Mozambique Sauce. We recommend Filet Mignon with Mushrooms in Port Wine Reduction or delicious Roasted Veal for those who prefer meat.

You can also reserve a table via OpenTable in advance or by phone at (973) 344-3041. Because it is a unique date, tables can be disputed. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

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Sol-Mar celebrates São Martinho this weekend

8 November 2022

Saint Martin’s Day, celebrated on November 11, is a secular tradition in Portugal, associated with conviviality and solidarity, strengthening family and friends’ bonds. Among other things, he is the patron saint of winemakers and restaurateurs.
Traditionally, this day celebrates the flavors of autumn with chestnuts and wine. It is a tradition to taste Magusto, new wine, and chestnuts, whether roasted or cooked with fennel.
This year Sol-Mar created two special dishes to celebrate São Martinho, our customers will taste a delicious Baked Cod with Chestnuts and a Roasted Baby Goat with Chestnuts throughout the weekend. Come and taste them with your family and friends at Sol-Mar!

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An updated version of Sol-Mar’s website is accessible to all

27 October 2022

This week has been amazing! The team couldn’t be happier to launch our redesigned website. In accordance with existing civil rights legislation that protects people with disabilities, our website is accessible to all.

The goal of accessibility is to ensure that all people have access to the content of our website. This will enable them to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with it effectively.

About 1.5 billion people in the world have disabilities, and only 98% of websites are accessible. Access to use, independence, as well as physical and social resources are among our core values.

Customers, followers, and our community can also find our menus, event planning, and news updates on our website.

We invite you to visit www.solmar-restaurant.com. Send us an email at info@solmar-restaurant.com if you’d like more information.

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Portuguese cuisine, tradition and diversity

16 October 2022

The recipes of Portuguese cuisine are generally sprinkled with olive oil, some famous around the world. The cuisine has been influenced as a result of its geographical location, ingredients, and colonial history.

Although cod and sardines dominate the Portuguese gastronomy, there are a variety of other seafood dishes available as well, including cockles, conquilhas, mussels, and others.

Regional dishes also include meat, mainly pork and offal, which are used to create regional recipes and snacks, sausages, and ham.

There are many different types of Portuguese sweets that are famous around the world. One of the most delicious is Pastel de Belém.

It is also the wide variety of cheeses that makes them stand out. It is possible to taste flavors that are lighter, brighter, creamy, or dense in Portugal. Sheep’s milk cheese from Serra da Estrela is well known worldwide.

There are also a variety of breads that are part of the Portuguese gastronomic tradition. Served with every meal, they are delicious.

With a wide selection of grape varieties, Portugal is also famous as a wine producer. Port wine’s excellence is guaranteed by the Douro region, the world’s oldest demarcation.

Looking for a taste of Portuguese cuisine? Come to Sol-Mar, where traditional dishes are prepared with high-quality ingredients.

 

 

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Best Seafood Restaurant in Every State 24/7 Tempo – Wall St Media Group /By Josie Green

8 June 2022

To determine the best seafood restaurant in every state, 24/7 Tempo consulted lists, ratings, and reviews from websites including Guide Michelin, Eat This Not That, Food Network, Gayot, Eater, and Time Out, as well as numerous local and regional sites. 

Some are new American restaurants that combine world flavors with fresh, sustainably sourced fish, while others might bring Chinese, Mexican, or Portuguese flavors to the table.

“New Jersey: Sol-Mar Restaurant
> Location: Newark

This Portuguese restaurant has a high-end, formal dining room as well as a casual bar dining room. In addition to a wide selection of turf fare (veal, lamb, steaks, pork, and chicken), Sol-Mar specializes in seafood dishes like paella, clams in garlic sauce, octopus salad, and bacalhau à Brás (salt cod with matchstick potatoes, scrambled eggs, and black olives).”

 

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