Been going here for years and years , but hadn't been here in some time. The food was as good and the service was second to none, just as Id remembered. 5 star all the way.Parking: Lot is directly across the street with an attendant in it. Worry free!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella Valenciana, Steak
Robert Feinstein
Something changed as I did not feel the same viibe, and I was correct. Not busy for a Saturday night, portions are smaller, what happen to the rice? Lagastenoes 4 large in the older days 6? people hanging out (a little weird) And potato chips wet and little taste. High prices? Sorry to have to share this Spanish Tavern was a real go too for great food service atmosphare.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Lukewarm soup. Borderline stale bread. Terrible fried calamari. Salty and uninspiring paella. Tasteless vegetables with a steak. Nice place but lousy food with disappointing service. Parking is convenient.
Daniel canete
Terrific treatment and good Spanish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Teixeira
I feel like I’m in Spain on how disrespectful they treat you here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
James McGarry
One of the best dining experiences in Ironbound, and that's saying a lot.The service here exemplifies what a dining experience should be.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas McKeon
Best and most generous paella everParking: Attended lot for restaurant onlyKid-friendliness: Not really
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella Valenciana
Andrea Civitano
Beware of extra charges on bill!!! Including a $2 ice charge!!!!!
jane
Cozy restaurant, with ample parking, the team ready to serve and continues to provide attention and kindness throughout, delicious dishes, I received a suggestion from Waiter Pedro, who I thank again. I recommend it for any type of event.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Esposito
Great food. Friendly professional service. Nice atmosphere. Convenient free parking lot across the street.
The service was top-notch. They start you off with their soup special as part of the table items. We had two seafoid specials, and both were absolutely delicious. They were well seasoned and fresh. We were blown away at how good everything was. Even the flan and carrotcake were wonderful. I'm definitely going back.
NickC
I have been going to the Spanish Tavern for many years. The food is constantly excellent. The service is excellent. The atmosphere is very good and the establishment is well kept. Everything is constantly excellent.
Giacomo
This was our first time at Spanish Tavern, and with all the options available in Newark for great Iberian seafood, it was a challenge making a decision. We arrived in the Ironbound 5 minutes late (Devils game that night: be advised that rush hour can be slow), but there was a parking lot directly across from the restaurant with a pleasant and helpful attendee (you park the car yourself). The host greeted us quickly and seated the three of us promptly. The waiters who attended us were kind and professional gentlemen (old school: they didn't hand out menus until we all were seated, didn't interrupt our conversations at any point; I like that). We had 3 appetizers (be aware: two would be plenty for three hungry adults): croquettes (magnificent & perfectly cooked), baked clams (also well done), and chorizo (delicious, but to be fair, chorizo is easy to do if you're using high-quality meat, which they were). The food was top notch. Paella may seem like a standard Spanish fare, but most paellas I have had were mediocre. A place that honors paella recognizes that you don't throw all the seafood in at once so that the shrimp and scallops get overcooked, for example. Instead, everything here was cooked to perfection. Two of us had paella marinera, while one had the rice-encrusted fried shrimp (which was good, but fried shrimp is easy to get good, as long as you don't overcook it). We were full by then, but having such a good meal, we thought we'd check out desserts. Creme brûlée was spot-on; flan was exceptional (not very sweet, with a very charred sauce; if you want yours sweet and caramelly, skip this because it leans into deep flavors); but the chocolate (fudge?) cake was just about the best I've had (dense and chocolatey, with no hint of dryness that large-crumb chocolate cakes get. Throughout, as I hinted at above, the wait staff was exceptionally good, and not just friendly, but professional in the European tradition. From top to bottom, a high-quality experience
PaulR
This is one of my favorite places. This time we split the paella and it was excellent. We also love their prawns and chicken dishes. It is an excellent place for a quiet dinner as the acoustics are not loud. we will be back.
Been going here for years and years , but hadn't been here in some time. The food was as good and the service was second to none, just as Id remembered. 5 star all the way.Parking: Lot is directly across the street with an attendant in it. Worry free!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella Valenciana, Steak
Something changed as I did not feel the same viibe, and I was correct. Not busy for a Saturday night, portions are smaller, what happen to the rice? Lagastenoes 4 large in the older days 6? people hanging out (a little weird) And potato chips wet and little taste. High prices? Sorry to have to share this Spanish Tavern was a real go too for great food service atmosphare.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 4
Lukewarm soup. Borderline stale bread. Terrible fried calamari. Salty and uninspiring paella. Tasteless vegetables with a steak. Nice place but lousy food with disappointing service. Parking is convenient.
Terrific treatment and good Spanish
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I feel like I’m in Spain on how disrespectful they treat you here.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
One of the best dining experiences in Ironbound, and that's saying a lot.The service here exemplifies what a dining experience should be.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best and most generous paella everParking: Attended lot for restaurant onlyKid-friendliness: Not really
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella Valenciana
Beware of extra charges on bill!!! Including a $2 ice charge!!!!!
Cozy restaurant, with ample parking, the team ready to serve and continues to provide attention and kindness throughout, delicious dishes, I received a suggestion from Waiter Pedro, who I thank again. I recommend it for any type of event.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food. Friendly professional service. Nice atmosphere. Convenient free parking lot across the street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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A special place to celebrate special
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service was top-notch. They start you off with their soup special as part of the table items. We had two seafoid specials, and both were absolutely delicious. They were well seasoned and fresh. We were blown away at how good everything was. Even the flan and carrotcake were wonderful. I'm definitely going back.
I have been going to the Spanish Tavern for many years. The food is constantly excellent. The service is excellent. The atmosphere is very good and the establishment is well kept. Everything is constantly excellent.
This was our first time at Spanish Tavern, and with all the options available in Newark for great Iberian seafood, it was a challenge making a decision. We arrived in the Ironbound 5 minutes late (Devils game that night: be advised that rush hour can be slow), but there was a parking lot directly across from the restaurant with a pleasant and helpful attendee (you park the car yourself). The host greeted us quickly and seated the three of us promptly. The waiters who attended us were kind and professional gentlemen (old school: they didn't hand out menus until we all were seated, didn't interrupt our conversations at any point; I like that). We had 3 appetizers (be aware: two would be plenty for three hungry adults): croquettes (magnificent & perfectly cooked), baked clams (also well done), and chorizo (delicious, but to be fair, chorizo is easy to do if you're using high-quality meat, which they were). The food was top notch. Paella may seem like a standard Spanish fare, but most paellas I have had were mediocre. A place that honors paella recognizes that you don't throw all the seafood in at once so that the shrimp and scallops get overcooked, for example. Instead, everything here was cooked to perfection. Two of us had paella marinera, while one had the rice-encrusted fried shrimp (which was good, but fried shrimp is easy to get good, as long as you don't overcook it). We were full by then, but having such a good meal, we thought we'd check out desserts. Creme brûlée was spot-on; flan was exceptional (not very sweet, with a very charred sauce; if you want yours sweet and caramelly, skip this because it leans into deep flavors); but the chocolate (fudge?) cake was just about the best I've had (dense and chocolatey, with no hint of dryness that large-crumb chocolate cakes get. Throughout, as I hinted at above, the wait staff was exceptionally good, and not just friendly, but professional in the European tradition. From top to bottom, a high-quality experience
This is one of my favorite places. This time we split the paella and it was excellent. We also love their prawns and chicken dishes. It is an excellent place for a quiet dinner as the acoustics are not loud. we will be back.