Restaurant close to Newark airport?

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<p>Friends have a long layover July 1 at EWR returning from Europe, our only chance to see them since last year. Flight arrives at 2 PM, continuing flight not until 9. We plan to pick them up, go somewhere for leisurely very early summer. Any ideas or suggestions within 10-20 mile radius?</p>

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<p>Tripadvisor recommends Sol-Mar, a Portuguese place. Makes sense because there are lots of Portuguese people in Newark.</p>

<p>[Sol-Mar</a> Restaurtant Reviews - 30 Restaurant Reviews - TripAdvisor](<a href=“http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g46671-d559658-Reviews-Sol_Mar_Restaurtant-Newark_New_Jersey.html]Sol-Mar”>http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g46671-d559658-Reviews-Sol_Mar_Restaurtant-Newark_New_Jersey.html)</p>

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<p>I agree with the Portuguese idea. My memory has faded, but as a native New Yorker, I can tell you that there is an area of Newark that is famous for its Portuguese restaurants.</p>

<p>Massive portions. Great food. Lively atmosphere.</p>

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<p>Ironbound section of Newark is where all the Portuguese restaurants are. Just off Eisenhower Parkway (Route 21) Don Pepe’s the one I remember from growing up (and it’s right on Route 21) but I haven’t been there in well over 25 years.
[Don</a> Pepe Restaurant - (973) 623-4662 - New Jersey restaurants, Newark New Jersey Weddings, Parties, banquets, Showers, Meetings…](<a href=“http://www.donpeperestaurant.com/]Don”>http://www.donpeperestaurant.com/)</p>

<p>[Welcome</a> to The Ironbound!](<a href=“http://www.goironbound.com/portal/]Welcome”>http://www.goironbound.com/portal/)</p>

<p>ETA: Just saw the 10-20 mile radius. Certainly a “real” diner could be a possibility like the TOPS Diner: <a href=“http://www.thetopsdiner.com/[/url]”>http://www.thetopsdiner.com/&lt;/a&gt; or the Arlington Diner in North Arlington (just off Route 21)
If you’re looking for a steak, Steve’s Sizzling Steaks in Carlstadt used to be one of our go to places but it’s at the end of your driving range (17 miles) <a href=“http://www.stevessizzlingsteaks.com/[/url]”>http://www.stevessizzlingsteaks.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>This is a restaurant my in-laws have frequented for years, they have taken us there also:</p>

<p>[Spanish</a> Tavern](<a href=“http://www.spanishtavernnewark.com%5DSpanish”>http://www.spanishtavernnewark.com)</p>

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<p>If they land at Newark from an international flight, they will need to clear customs & immigration there. That could take up to an hour depending on the lines. </p>

<p>Agree that the traditional, authentic Newark meal is Spanish/Portuguese. Don Pepe & Spanish Tavern are the 2 oldest and most famous, however in my experience, they are tired. </p>

<p>[The</a> Top 10 Portuguese Restaurants in Newark, New Jersey | Travel Tips - USAToday.com](<a href=“http://traveltips.usatoday.com/top-10-portuguese-restaurants-newark-new-jersey-101644.html]The”>The Top 10 Portuguese Restaurants in Newark, New Jersey | USA Today)</p>

<p>Friends of friends own this place. We went to a private party there a few years ago and it was excellent. Not on Ferry Street, so you are only getting locals. </p>

<p>[Tony</a> Da Caneca Restaurant](<a href=“tonydacanecarestaurant.com”>tonydacanecarestaurant.com)</p>

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<p>Dinosaur BBQ just opened in Newark next to the Prudential Center…awesome…and they take reservations (unlike the other branches of this icon in upstate New York)</p>

<p>It is walking distance to Newark Penn Station which has direct trains to the airport…(sorry if that info is a repeat of other posts)</p>

<p>Oops…you’re picking them up…regardless, go to Dinosaur; you won’t be disappointed…</p>

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<p>You don’t have to go to Newark for dinner just because it is Newark Airport. Summit and Millburn are 15-20 min away, both of those towns have very good restaurants. </p>

<p>[Restaurant</a> Serenade | 973-701-0303 | Chatham, New Jersey](<a href=“http://www.restaurantserenade.com/]Restaurant”>http://www.restaurantserenade.com/)
is very nice and it is at the end of Rt 24 in Chatham.</p>

<p>[Roots</a> Steak House in Summit, NJ](<a href=“http://www.rootssteakhouse.com/]Roots”>http://www.rootssteakhouse.com/)
a good steak house in Summit.</p>

<p>[Fiorino</a> Ristorante, Northern Italian Restaurant in Summit, NJ](<a href=“http://www.fiorinoristorante.com/]Fiorino”>http://www.fiorinoristorante.com/)
Italian in Summit</p>

<p>[url=&lt;a href=“http://basilicomillburn.com/]basilico[/url”&gt;http://basilicomillburn.com/]basilico[/url</a>]
Millburn</p>

<p>Montclaire has very good restaurants, but I am not familiar with them.</p>

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<p>If you’re going to Montclair, reservations are a must!!..</p>

<p>Osterio Giotto
Fin
Salute</p>

<p>So many more…</p>

<p>Roots in Summit…take out a second mortgage…haha</p>

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<p>Same with Serenade. Amazing wine list. It is a pretty restaurant. I like their bar menu better.</p>

<p>When I used to live in NJ, I was always amazed by their prices, not cheaper than NY, and definitely not as good.</p>

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<p>If we are going to recommend places outside of Newark, I will put a plug in for another local place that I know the owners. (kids are classmates w the owners). They always rank in top 20 restaurants in NJ. Only 15-20 minutes to EWR. </p>

<p>[Verjus</a> Restaurant - Fine French cuisine. Located in Maplewood, NJ.](<a href=“Verjusrestaurant.com”>http://verjusrestaurant.com/)</p>

<p>Only issue is they don’t open until 5:30pm.</p>

<p>Agree that Basilico is good, however, the noise level is way too high for a meal to catch up with friends you haven’t seen in a year.</p>

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<p>Don Pepe’s is a shell of its former self, imho…</p>

<p>Try Fornos, here is a link</p>

<p>[Fornos</a> Spanish Cuisine- Spanish Tapas Bar, Newark - Spanish Food - Spanish Restaurant - Wines from Spain](<a href=“HOME - Fornos Of Spain”>HOME - Fornos Of Spain)</p>

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<p>Agree with Oldfort; there are some very nice restaurants in the small suburban town of Milburn NJ. Less than 20 miles and a straight shot along I-78 westbound from Newark Airport.</p>

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<p>The portugese restaurants in Newark are great, but they wont be fast. Sol y Mar is a little harder to get to than the others. Figure, with a 2 pm arrival, you wont get out of customs and out of the airport for at least an hour…last time it took DS almost 2!</p>

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<p>My cousins treated me to dinner at the Valenca Restaurant in Elizabeth last time I visited them. It’s a Portuguese steakhouse with seafood and other excellent selections too. Very much enjoyed the meal and evening. Restaurant is located a short distance south of Newark airport.</p>