Spanish Tavern

We have dined at Spanish Tavern in Mountainside at least once a month for a couple of yeas . We prefer lunches but have had several dinners. It is always excellent. So after enjoying an afternoon walking among the blooming cherry trees in Branch Brook Park, I suggested we have an early dinner at Spanish Tavern in Newark, even though the Ironbound section is known for its many outstanding restaurants. Because it was really early Sunday, there were few other diners. We had a table by a window. Soup and rolls arrives soon after we ordered. The soup had too much vinegar, so much that my husband, who loves soup, had two mouthfuls and said “yuck.” My son and I ordered a special seafood fiesta with langoustine, calamari, shrimp scallops, and vegetables (photo). It was excellent and plentiful. (I took a lunches-worth home) My husband had veal with sauce, lots of veal and sauce. Tasty. But my son’s girlfriend ordered salmon over spinach with an orange sauce. What arrived (see photo) was a hunk of salmon some potatoes and some overcooked (NOT vivid green) broccoli. WE called the waiter over, and he huddle with others on the other side of the dining room as we began eating our dinners (while they are warm) for quite a while. Finally he came back saying the menu had changed. WHY were we not informed when the orders were taken so something different could have been selected!!!! He offered o take it back and bring something else but the other 3 meals would have been totally of of sync. He brought over a plate of spinach as if that solved the problem. everyone enjoyed the thick potato chips.

Date Outing with my husband on yesterday for a 2:15pm reservation at “Spanish Tavern” I have to say everything was exceptional. I had the Seafood Paella Marinara and it was absolutely delicious. The freshness of the seafood next level “amazing” The service “next level” fine dining in Newark!! Atmosphere “Perfection” The art decor I loved so much. I also had the passion fruit sangria and it was delicious. We also had the “chocolate cake for dessert” delicious!!! The presentation of the desserts I loved so much! My husband can’t stop raving about the restaurant. We will return again very soon! Do yourself a huge favor for a date day or date night! Book reservations here!!! I walked in after I was seated the hostess asked to removed my coat so many awesome things you experience for yourself “DINING HERE IS AN EXPERIENCE”!!!

We stopped in for dinner and what an amazing experience. The food was absolutely delicious. We started with a complimentary soup which was very tasty especially on a cold day. For our appetizers we had the mini spicy sausages which were so good. Very tasty and spicy, but not overly spicy. For our meals I had the Chuleta de Cerdo which was absolutely delicious. I ordered the broccoli rabe which was excellent, it was very garlicky. My girlfriend had the croquetas and the chorizo which was also excellent. We really loved this place and would love to come back to this place in the future.

We ordered the calamari, octopus and clams casino for apps. All were very good. Calamari crispy and that marinara sauce had a little kick which made it better. octopus was tender and not rubbery. The clams were satisfactory. My daughter ordered chicken and rice and me and my wife order paella Valencia for 2. Entrees were good. My only disappointment was they pushed the "still" water on me which cost $10. All patrons beware as it's a up sell tactic. I hated it cause I was targeted and no other table got screwed.

Easy parking in the dedicated lot. Fantastic paella valenciana! Grab a sangria pitcher to complement! The octopus appetizer was a bit underdone for my taste. Cosy place with an old timey atmosphere. Would come again