Worst ever, I've been coming here for many years, food quality has gone way downhill. But reason for one star, they automatically charge you 20% tip, for a party of 3, without any mention beforehand. Would have left a 20% tip anyways but this is just wrong. read more

Unfortunately, very disorganized. Had reservations for 8pm and were not seated til 9:30. We were a party of 10 so not easy to find another restaurant to take us at that time. They claimed to have taken people without reservations earlier and they were backed up. Not a good start to what was supposed to be an enjoyable evening celebrating Fathers Day! The food is delicious. Everything ordered was amazing. Would suggest going in small group. read more

I should have read the reviews first before entering! We were a party of 3. We ordered fried calamari, which came with a crumbly breading that fell off the calamari too easily. Calamari was a little stiff, dry, and could have been fresher. We also ordered a paella and requested that it be big enough for 3 people. Usually this arrives at other restaurants in a big pot with 1 and a 1/2 or 2 lobsters since it's for three guests. Ours came with half a lobster in a small paella pan with a few shrimp, 2 clams, and two scallops. The half of the tail seemed like it was from a smaller lobster, like a 1/4 pound. I've seen jumbo shrimp larger than this! It cost us $46! Two sodas and two seltzers add $21! Now, if that was not bad enough, when we got our check, we were charged 7% tax and charged 19% for "service" which was a tip, which is not required and is supposed to be the discretion of the guest. TIP stands for "To Insure Promptness." Well, it didn't end there: the subtotal on the handwritten check was less than the one on the credit card machine receipt. It was a phantom charge to boost their earnings for the day. This was all a very negative experience-- I didn't think that in this day and age of restaurants trying to survive, instead of improving their relationship with the community, they resort to this type of in-your-face piracy. As I looked around my table, I felt sorry for those larger groups of guests that didn't know that they were going to get ripped off even more than we did, along with dealing with the little fruit flies that we kept swatting away. I would stay away from this place. read more

The CC machine is not BROKEN, they want you to use their ATM.......if you read nothing furter I want you to know that. I really hate to do this becuase ive always loved it here but it has just gotten so sketchy. I assume this is all due to the financial stress of the pandemic. The restaurant is doing what they can to maximize profits in a very shitty way. I would say I have been here about 10 times and I will not return again, I also will no longer recommend this place to family and friends. 1. My friend and I ordered the frutos del mar. (this is in like every review) it a large seafood platter wihch cost $80. The waiter seeing that we were just a party of two suggested we order the platter from the specials which is just for two people. We could see this platter was $75. When we asked how this made any sense we were told the two person platter comes with two lobsters and thats why, it only eliminates the mussels really. When it came out, no two lobsters this was just the restaurant pulling a fast one. I saw these $75 platters coming out of the kitchen left and right. They are pushing them. It was half of the food of the $80 one. 2. When the bills came and we put down two credit cards they told us the chip reader was not working. Again we are not born yesterday, if this was the case after three chip attempts the machine will ask for a swipe. So we basically told him this was bullshit. His story changed to say that the credit card machine was not working at all. When we didnt back down, it then all of a sudden was working again. We looked around and could see they were trying to pull this with everyone and most were falling for it. Other reviews even note the same story and how they went to the ATM. They have an ATM in the restaurant of which they are collecting a $4.00 fee from!! Then they get the cash for the food avoiding the service charge there too. Double win for them. 3. They are now adding a tip on ALL bills. Not just parties of six or more. The bill also (if you get past the CC scam) has a suggested tip on top of that. They are hoping you do not notice then tip again. 4. We were charged $4.00 for water. Hey- if they raise menu prices across the board and even note that they prefer cash or offer a small discount for cash this would have been all fine with us. We want to support local businesses at this time. I guess they just hope most people are not paying attention or are just not wlling to be confrontational. Please check your bill, a lot of people wrote about accidential overcharges as well. read more

Food was meh... Service was good though. Group of four for dinner and we ordered a bunch of food to share. Our wait staff was attentive and friendly however the food was very mediocre. I would not recommend them. read more

Seabra is luxurious delicious the staff is attentive friendly and all to happy to help This spot is a Diamond read more

My family and I love love LOVE this place!!! What you get here is what feels like a very authentic Portuguese experience --all the way from the food, service, and ambiance! The seafood here is fresh and deliciously cooked and the serving size is MASSIVE. It's what makes it a great place to come with family and friends to celebrate special occasions over amazingly tasty food. During our last visit on Christmas with my family and a bunch of our friends, we shared the frutos do mar, frutos do mar na cataplana and a tower of delicious meats (I'm sad I forgot the name of this dish!) served with rice, potato chips, and veggies. All of it was SO GOOD that I literally think I got the best gift I could get on Christmas. The seafood and meat were all fresh and skillfully prepared. I especially loved the flavoring of the broth that some of the seafood was cooked in--it was super flavorful that I found myself just spooning lots of that broth onto my rice and just eating it straight that way. I also loved those chips, which I felt gave a nice salt and crunch to accompany a lot of the seafoods and meat that we ate. Oh, and don't forget to order some sangria to accompany your meal--it really completes the overall experience. I can go on and on about how amazing everything is, but I think you should do yourself a favor and come here and try it out for yourself! You really can't go wrong here-- you'll get quality, delicious food for a good value price. My mouth is literally watering just writing this review!! read more

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This place was pretty good. A bit pricey but it is seafood. We had calamari appetizer and some clams. Both were pretty delicious. The clams were in a garlic wine sauce. The sauce is good with bread. For our main we had the mariscana and chicken and garlic. Portions are pretty big. The mariscana was the star of the show. Dip your bread in it or eat it with the rice. Chicken was good too. We tried two of the desserts but everything looked good. The desserts were really good. I can't remember what they were called but I would come back just for the desserts. This place looks alittle more initiate. Not sure it's family friendly, maybe good for a date. Looks pretty inside. There's a bar too. Parking is across the street and complimentary with validation from the restaurant. read more

Seabra Marisqueira - Mariscana - Portuguese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Seabra's Marisqueira had a mix of Portuguese/Brazilian dishes and they were so authentic and fresh. The restaurant was VERY busy so be ready to wait for a bit. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Some info There is a parking lot near by with a gentleman overseeing as security (always nice to tip him). Covid precautions are in place such as hand sanitizer provided, mask required to come in, all staff has masks on, and social distancing enforced. Call to make reservations! They are strict on limited capacity, my family and I felt safe because of this! Onto the food! My family ordered the seafood platter for 2, mariscada, grilled cod and steak with ham and eggs. Drinks we had a pitcher of red sangria, martinis and cokes. Dessert was chocolate mousse, molotoff, bolo de bolacha and cheese cake. Everything was not only delicious but fresh! I can't stress enough how fresh everything tastes. I love vegetables and had broccolini and could taste the freshness in each bite. Nothing is frozen and it shows! We will definitely be coming back as we love our seafood! Thank you for such a great evening! read more

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Even if you have the mildest allergy .Be forewarned This is not a restaurant that's careful in their kitchen . After telling them I was allergic , I ordered clams and they weee cooked with other seafood I had a horrific reaction . Everything is cooked with the shellfish . I asked for clams casino and they said they were cooked with shrimp . So I didn't order and still had a reaction . My husband loves this restaurant but I will never go back ! read more

The classic grilled lobster I was looking for, for over 6 years, was found HERE! Brilliant time. I fully endorse this place. 4 out 5: stars because parking is a headache, also I haven't tried enough to speak about consistency, or much of the rest of the menu. Do go. Go. Just Go! Eat ! FEAST! read more

As far as authentic Portuguese seafood, it probably doesn't get any more authentic than this. Everybody speaks Portuguese at this restaurant, from the patrons to the waitstaff to the menu. On an early Saturday afternoon, the restaurant was very busy, but we were able to score two seats by the bar. In fact, as you enter the restaurant, the first thing you notice is the beautiful marble-top bar, with some wonderfully looking chilled crabs and shrimp on display. I was impressed. Unfortunately the rest of our experience was not up to par with that first impression. Having seen percebes/goose barnacles on the menu, we promptly ordered this item. This was the first time for me trying percebes, and I enjoyed them. First I had to figure out how to eat them, so thank YouTube for that! There is a tiny, tasty morsel of meat in each barnacle, so it's a lot of work[1]! The octopus salad was surprisingly bland. The octopus itself had very little flavor outside the vinegar-based sauce drizzled on top. Properly cooked, nice and tender; just not very flavorful. And not much better was the garoupa/grouper steak, which was grilled and served with a very large slab of butter on top, plus some pretty sad boiled vegetables (broccoli rabe, a couple of slides of carrots, and a piece of potato) on the side. In retrospect perhaps we should have ordered a more traditional Portuguese dish, but the whole fresh grouper looked delicious, and this is a type of fish you don't see often in American restaurants. Who knew that grilled fish would end up being just meh. Portions are generous, so come hungry. ----------------------- [1] Also, be careful, as these things squirt like crazy when you squeeze them. read more

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I have been dining here for almost 30 years. I started eating alone at the counter, then bringing dates here, then my wife, my kid, and my friends. Has it gotten worse lately - YES - it's way more expensive, the service is more spotty and the food has dropped a small notch. BUT, is this place still worthwhile - YES. This is the kind of place where people come to celebrate. There are often many tables pushed together for large parties. The portions are large, and two can easily make a meal of one entree. HOWEVER, dining here is a gamble. From one visit to the next, the same regular menu dish might come prepared differently, or with different side dishes, or different entree size. And the knowledge (or forthcoming-ness) of the waiters really varies. I don't speak Portuguese - so I have to ask a lot of questions about the specials - and most of the waiters generally don't do a good job, or seem too interested in explaining dishes and preparations. Questions like "Can you tell me the difference between the menu fish stew and the fish stew on the specials menu" get blank stares - or maybe something vague (like we were told last visit) "The special is fish... in a stew" - in fact we ordered it - it was fish and CLAMS in a stew with UNMENTIONED pasta. How do you not mention these details? This is typical - and why I say a meal here is a gamble. SOMETIMES the food here is excellent. We've had some truly great meals here - most often where we order the most traditional seafood dishes and specials. A few recent reviews have mentioned shady practices. There's always a page of specials that is printed daily - for reasons I'll never understand - this page (PRINTED DAILY) doesn't list prices for the most expensive specials - it says "market price" - which it s a bit misleading. And the waiters often seem annoyed if you ask. On my most recent visit, we were charged $2 more than the menu's listed price for our appetizer. So, yes, there does seem to be some fast and loose accounting here. They do add a tip and a credit card fee - which is horrible - but at least this is now printed on the menu. This is a unique and interesting restaurant - and worth a visit - but: ask a lot of questions and relax and bring cash. read more

We had a reservation for 2pm. As there was an accident en route, we called at 145 saying we were on our way but would be 10 minutes late. When we arrived a little before 210, there was no table. Someone had written over our reservation 230pm and when we told them that we said we would only be 10 minutes late, we were rudely told that this is what the bartender told them, as if an incompetent bartender was our problem. No apology; no let me seat you promptly At 240, when we were still not seated, we left and enjoyed a great meal with proper polite service at Fornos, just down the street We used to enjoy Seabras, but their service has become more and more brusque and ornery ... a bit of a sense of they don't give a S*** anymore about the customer. we will not be back and will not recommend to friends and our frequent out of town visitors read more

This place came highly recommended by married Portuguese friends of ours and they swore it's the best Down Neck has to offer. (Long-story short? They were wrong.) Despite what you might see under Yelp's "Attributes" - this place does not accept credit cards. (Thankfully they have an ATM in the front hallway - which becomes a necessity when one of your kids orders Alaskan King Crabs and you only see "M/P" and never imagined it would be $68. For one dish?! The entire family has eaten out for under $60 in the past, ya know!) Their sangria is dynamite - not overly sweet or one-note, has a nice balance with a good kick. The bread they bring out at the start was damn good as well. The waiters couldn't have been any nicer - especially considering how busy the place was. (Was it a shameless move for me to have one of our kids wear a #7 FIGO soccer jersey just so we'd get that "in" with the staff? Oh yeah.) Free parking lot (if you know the area - you know how vital this is) - even if some people can't or refuse to just take one spot for their car. As expected - the portions were epic and the food was good, but... I think we each had issues with our entrees. (Would I have maybe switched my order had I known the grilled salmon was salmon steak - complete with pins that need to be removed before each bite? Probably. And neither of my kids were fans of a mound of chickpeas with raw onion as one of the sides. And the Mrs. when she was finally able to dig into her cod hidden under so many cooked onions thought the fish was... fine.) They never gave us water (which we really could've used) or asked if we wanted a refill on our drinks (another half-pitcher of sangria would've hit the spot). Another odd thing... they'd included a (mandatory) tip onto the final bill. For a party of four? We never encountered that before and were going to tip (of course!) but it does make you feel weird. (Maybe that FIGO jersey actually backfired after all?!) Considering the overall cost and some hiccups here and there... I'm not sure we'd come back too soon. (Taste of Portugal - looks like you're still the reigning champ Down Neck!) read more

Food was just blah .. nothing to brag about. The staff were great! Parking across the street a plus. Ambiance was nice, a lot of birthdays & upbeat bunch on a Saturday night. I personally think I can have better seafood, around the area, at nearby steakhouses. read more

I went to Seabra's on 10/12/2024 and I was disappointed. Everyone was served at the same time but one member of our party. We politely reminded our waiter three times to serve her and she was ignored. She ordered salmon which does not take a long time to cook. The waiter forgot that I handed him our credit cards and took over 15 minutes. The tip was included with the bill and I would not have tipped them because they provided inadequate service. I have worked in restaurants and bartended. I understand that this is difficult work but I will not be paying for their service. read more

amazing always a fan of this place , seefood fresh , family vibe , welcoming staff .

My FAVORITE seafood restaurant in New Jersey, hands down! The wait staff are always on point & make you feel welcome! The sangria is delicious! I always get the cold seafood platter which feeds about 2-3 people, even though I can eat the whole platter on my own. I love looking at the seafood & the cooking while waiting to be seated if dining in the back. There is front seating with bar seating as well. It is a bit pricey but worth it! read more

Seabra Marisqueira - Cold seafood platter - Portuguese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

We were a party of 3, waited 45 minutes for food after we ordered (in a half empty dining room) and not 1 of 3 dishes was good. Plus we ordered wine after looking at the online wine list, because the waiter never gave us one even after we said we wanted it- and they charged us $20 MORE than what the online list said!!they claimed the online menu was old, though I showed it when ordering, AND food prices were updatEd so...??? Food was blah and the 'special' $45 octopus was overcooked and dry. scallops were sour tasting. even the cod specialty was unseasoned. I asked the waiter if the chefs were the regular chefs and was told yes. then the waiter said,everybody has an 'off' day. despite the waiters oversight costing me $20 extra on the wine the tip was built in on the bill @ 20%. I'll sum it up in two words: Never Again. read more

The absolute most delicious Portuguese cuisine! I can't say enough good things! Every dish prepared to perfection and filled with amazing flavors. I especially like the seafood in green sauce! The bar has everything you need and wonderful wines and sangria. The deserts are delicious! read more

This is one my favorite places to go to anytime I'm in the area. Great service and delicious food.

It's been over 2 years so decided to give it a chance again. Nope never again. 1-star waiting over 20 min to get our order in and another 10 minutes to get our water 1-star for overall terrible service 1-star for food quality that has declined and rise is pricing. Basically the fish stew was inedible, incredibly salty. One scallop in the entire pot for $42? 0-star is I could for tip that was added on for 3 people and made to look like tax. Not going to waste my time/ money at this restaurant again. read more

I gave the restaurant a three because the Lamb Chops were chewy and tough. I guess I made the wrong choice because it looks like they specialize in sea food. My friends loved the Crab Cakes and Shrimp. Service was great. read more

What a bad experience at this place;the lobster was overcook to the point that was as you were eating rubber. I did try to speak with the manager but he or she did refuse to speak with me because what they care is how much you are going to charge you. If one wants to be respected and served good food one has to go somewhere else. The food is really bad. Very bad management. read more

The food here is quite good, and the prices are reasonable, especially given the HUGE portions. Other reviews have complained about the service... I didn't really have any issues, except that my bill took a LONG time to come out (over 5min), after we had to ask at least 3 times. We visited during a Saturday lunch, and it was actually relatively empty. Appreciated the free parking (there is a lot right by the restaurant, as well as one across the street). Ordered: -octopus appetizer: this was huge... easily enough for 4+ people. Octopus taste great, with a buttery, parsley seasoning -clams in garlic sauce: the clams were delicious, but the star imo was the sauce. It went really well with the bread... couldn't stop eating that -Bacalhau Grelhado (codfish): this was okay, but a bit too salty for me. Note that it is a huge dish which can probably feed 2 people -Seafood dish in tomato sauce: can't remember the name. This was one of our favorites. This was comparable to ciopinno, but better imo... the sauce is a lot thicker and has a stronger seafood flavor read more

Delicious food with good portion. My friend recommended this place to me. I order Frutos do Mar and Paelha A Marinheira and these are enough for at least four people. We had 3 people and wasn't able to finish all food so we saved the Paelha A Marinheira for the next day. read more

Seabra Marisqueira - Frutos do Mar Paelha A Marinheira - Portuguese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

This place was recommended to my husband. They were on point with the Paella marinera . I was delicious, i you want to try good seafood you have to come to this place . Can't wait to go back . read more

This is the worse place to eat. that's too expensive, the place is outdated, the place is grimy, the employees are very rude, the food not that fresh or good. do yourself a favor a go to a different Portuguese restaurant there in the ironbound area they are plenty. I guess I can give - 5 stars so I will give 1 but I mean -5 read more

Food was delish! Huge portions. Little pricey but you'll have food for the next day as well. Little packed in there. I didn't like that too much. Service was good though. Staff was friendly. Sangria was the best. Would go back. read more

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I have to say the red Sangria was AMAZING. Definitely have to try it. I tried the sapatiera recheada and it was SO DELICIOUS. It comes served inside of a crab shell. They stuff it with a crap dip and it's served with toasted bread. The dip has a kick to it too. It was AWESOME. HAVE TO TRY IT. I tried the shrimp in the garlic sauce but wasn't too crazy about it. The shrimp was over cooked. The people are very nice there as well. I just wish there weren't flies flying around. read more

Seabra Marisqueira - Portuguese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

I really, really wanted to like this place, but here goes. Came here on a Sunday afternoon, not too packed but opted to sit at the bar. We were greeted immediately by the bar tender, but unfortunately we saw another bartender sneeze into his mouth and touch the drink menu, without washing his hands. That said menu made it to us and I felt a little sick so didn't touch it.. However we came for the octopus salad (salada de polvo) and it was pretty good, if we go back would like to try it grilled. We also got the acorda de marisco. That dish was good but meant to be shared family style.. Overall I guess maybe I would come back but that sneeze was a turn off. Might want to try other places in the area first. read more

Seabra Marisqueira - Portuguese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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As "iron bound" as they come. Delicious and fresh cooked to order Portuguese classics. Service by Jerry was on point as always. read more

Seabra Marisqueira - Veal spaghetti home style, octopus rice and fried smelts with rice and beans a feast! - Portuguese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

They're not open. And it says open til 2a. Sucks for me. And I don't like being played.

Hi i been going to this Restaurant for many years now , mainly lunch i decided to invite a co- worker we were greeted and seated right away waiter came we ask for a big bottle of water then proceeded to order . House salad, Sapateira , grilled octopus , Grilled Prawns . 2 espressos . The salad and Sapateira came right away Delicious as usual , then we waited about 40 min for Octopus and grilled prawns . RIDICULOUS TIME .The kitchen or waiter decided to bring it all together in a silver platter which i didnt like at all . Octopus should it been separate on a dish ,by the way they only served us (2 tentacles) very disappointed. I got ripped off right there . They charged me $175. Plus they included a tip on their own $35. Total $210.I didn't complaint because we waited so long for the prawns and Octopus. I think they charge whatever they like if they see you are not Portuges they give you less food and charged you more . I will never go back again is getting ridiculous again no complaints about food quality.my complaint is about the 2 octopus tentacle they were served all together with prawns and the amount they charged me $$$ . read more

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Good food, service, and value. The only complaint is they don't take credit cards. I understand that is their way not to pay fees and keep the prices low as well as past workers cash. read more

Can't say enough Good things you have to come and experience it yourself! Fish fish fish delicious and great prices and service always! read more

Seabra Marisqueira - Portuguese Near Me - Newark, New Jersey

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Me and my parents ate here last night before seeing Phil Collins at the Prudential Center. We had a wonderful meal in a nice open environment with friendly staff. It's a good thing we got here at 5:10 pm as the place was swarmed when we left 90 min. later. The food here is nothing short of amazement especially with its huge selection of seafood. Even though we didn't split any of the apps or entrees, some people might be better off doing so as the portions are huge. The seafood soup appetizer was filled with delicious shellfish and shrimp in a warm bisque. The flavors came nicely together and made for a great start to the meal. The highlight of the evening though was our satisfying and filling frutos do mar. The skillet was stuffed with shrimp, crab, scallops, mussels and a whole lobster in a warm tomato sauce. Not only was this some of the best lobster I've had in a long time, the combo of flavors and seafood was absolutely delicious. The broccoli rabe side was nice as well. This seafood paradise is a great way to spend an evening and leave you full and satisfying for the rest of the night. This restaurant is much better and more staff oriented than a place I went to last month - Adega Grill, which is around the corner from this place. read more

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Worth traveling out of your way to Newark for large, affordable portions of fresh and delicious seafood accompanied with refreshing Sangria! I used to consistently dine here before sporting events at Prudential Center; however, with the pandemic my trips have become a bit more sporadic. Each time I come to Seabra's, I leave stuffed and satisfied. My go-to dishes include the octopus, one of the tomato-based seafood stew and seafood paella, but you can't go wrong with anything you order! The only mistake you can make is coming with too few people or not very hungry because Seabra Marisqueria requires a healthy appetite and family-style is the way to go. read more

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