I had the rehearsal dinner for my wedding here and it was a great experience. Friendly staff, great food, and lots of sangria. I was very pleased read more

I really liked this place because of the great environment, great music and great food. I went on a Saturday during lunch time and was surprised to get half off on appetizers. Sangria is to die for! I ordered the paella for one person but it's definitely good for 2. They gave us so much food we ended up taking some of it home read more

No Place like it in the immediate area, Carlos is a great and friendly bartender who mixes up his own concoctions usually to everyone's delight. Top notch seafood and shellfish, affordable weekday lunch specials and the Patio is a nice place to hang with your buds, although it can get loud on Red Bulls game days due to the $15 buffet and the fact that they are a stop for the shuttle and the place gets crowded. Service can be challenged on those days especially when they have a party downstairs as well as a full indoor restaurant, but that's a price worth paying for this Jewel of Harrison! read more

Walking into the place I was not expecting too much. Place looks a lot bigger on the outside and the decor is something out of the 70's. However that all changed once the food came. For apps we got the octopus, garlic shrimp, and of course the chorizo which were all outstanding especially the shrimp an chorizo. For dinner we got the t-bone and paella. The T-bone was seasoned perfectly and the paella was so packed with fish and meats it was incredible. Will definitely return to try other options. read more

I've been dining at the Spanish Pavillion for many years. First time here in 2 years and wow what a change! We ordered 2 entrees, one of which was the langostinos. The waiter asked if we wanted an appetizer, wherein we declined. My boyfriend's langostinos arrived the same time as my main dish. He had 2 shrimp stacked on top of each other, without anything else on the plate. Not a piece of lettuce. It was sad. The poorest presentation I've ever seen. We inquired why there were only 2 shrimp, and was told it was an appetizer. It was hard to find which server was serving our table, since many showed up at different times. Then they agreed to bring the remaining shrimp to equal the entree portion. It never arrived. I must also mention the thumping bass music in the lower level competing with the music coming from the upstairs. It was clearly a disappointing dining experience. read more

Great service. The paella is great. They just sent me a "miss you" invitation to come back. I am going this week

I wanted to love this place but I just liked it. The Sangria needed more alcohol in it and needed to be sweetened. The food was good but it could have been better. The portions are generous so you'll have some to take back home. The decor is really nice and the place is always packed. The servers seem very rushed. I suggest they slow down and serve everyone at their own pace so they can get everything right. The kitchen seemed like they had a pace of their own but the food just didn't deliver the 5 star experience I was hoping for. It is better than most spanish restaurants but I wouldn't rush to return. read more

Never had a bad meal ever, food is great at great prices and staff is first class. Need to try for yourself to believe and you will become a fan. You will become a regular like I am. read more

Great food, authentic Classic Spanish decor and atmosphere. I go there for special occasions and I love it!

My favorite place to eat, hangout and meet up with Family & Friends.... whether it be a special occasion or just for fun. From the owners, bartenders, waiters and entire staff are a great bunch of people. The quality of food and service is spectacular. For me, family and friends it's a home away from home read more

We ordered oysters as an appetizer, an hour later the waiter came back and said that they didn't look so good and he didn't want us to get sick. I really didn't have a good feeling about the place after that. I also herd that the owner refused to serve the Mayor of Harrison for political reasons, same as the Red Hen owner in Virginia did to Sarah Huckabee . Its a small town people talk ! I won't be going back. read more

Sangria was watered down wine that tasted like vinegar mixed with orange juice. Paella had flavorless crunchy rice and frozen seafood. The bread was previously frozen Portuguese rolls and the salad was drenched in a ketchup based dressing. Such as shame...$180 for sangria and paella with no appetizers or deserts! Get it together or close the place!!!! read more

Absolute crap. Staff is extremely rude and added an unknown random charge to my bill and refused to do anything about it. Everything was BLAND. Chicken undercooked, shrimp slimy and smelly, and don't even get me started on the calamari. If you don't know how to cook calamari, don't put it on your menu! It's difficult to get right and not a good idea to cook if you are an AMATEUR! Crazy the lack of experience in this place considering the amount of time they have been open. I still can't figure out what the horrifying smell of my friends lobster was. Nobody in my party finished their meal. In fact, we went immediately to Popeyes afterwards and were more satisfied with the fast-food. I have a suspicion that the good reviews are either written by friends or people with extremely poor taste that are used to low quality. Oh, and don't tell your server that your food is cooked poorly, they will scoff and snicker at you and then proceed to talk about you within hearing distance. Lord, save this place. I think God's help will be the only chance of this place being saved, but I think it would be safer for everyone if you just close your doors for good. read more

I went there for some sangria which was fine but I got hungry and knowing the hit or miss reputation this place has I figured to play it safe and just go with a cheeseburger! The roll was stale and the burger itself was tasteless! There is know ketchup or anything on tables. My friend ordered sausage sandwich that was raw in the middle and had to return! Not sure what I was thinking because Wendy's and Burger King are less than a mile away. Yes I said it! Fast food would have been better not to mention cheaper too!! read more

Went there for the first time the other night thinking it would be a great place. Was not impressed with the food in the least....actually think my husband got sick from the garlic shrimp, although we can't be too sure. We won't be back. read more

Perhaps I went here on an off day, because I think this place is overrated. We had calamari, garlic shrimp and clams to start. I think the calamari came from the freezer and the shrimp were pretty skimpy. The clams were ok. I had the shrimp in white wine sauce as an entree. The rice was really good, but the rest of the dish was just ok. The sangria was tasty but wasn't very strong; I had about four glasses and didn't feel a thing. The tiramisu for dessert was really good. I think I'll give it another whirl one day, but I'm not raving. read more

We had a party with 25 guests here a few weeks ago and it was great. They only charged $18 a person for the buffet/cocktail hour (which actually lasted 3 hours) and that included drinks. But that wasn't the best part, the best part was the food and the service. They went out of their way to make sure everyone had the best food. We had one vegan with us, and they made them a special dishes separate from the buffet, and charged them LESS. This is a terrific place. The only down side was the room we were in was being used by another group and they were loud. They shouldn't put 2 groups together. read more

The food here used to be so much better. I was very disappointed last night. I will not be returning to this restaurant again. My fiancé and I sat in the outside dining area and waited over 20 minutes for our drinks. After we ordered our food, a beeper was dropped at our table and we were told to go pick our food up at the bar when the beeper rang, lol. Two very young and silly girls in booty shorts then asked us for our order again. Yet, we didn't even receive our 2nd drink order yet. Confusing. Finally, about an hour later, our beeper went off and my fiancé went to pick up our food. We had placed 2 dinner orders and one appetizer, twice! We then found out that my fiancée order was not even placed!!! So, we waited again, another hour for his food to come! The music, a man singing and playing the guitar, was fabulous and he received a $20 tip from me. The waitresses that were drinking and hanging out with their friends and didn't bring us silverware or drinks or food, did not receive any tips. I'm usually a big tipper, too. This place is very understaffed and not organized at all. Very disappointed! read more

Found this local gem while staying in the area. Carlos and the crew made me feel like one of the many locals who bellied up next to me. The food was nothing short of exceptional. Garlic soup was excellent. Lamb lollipops were ordered medium rare and done to perfection. Garlic shrimp was delicious and a perfect way to end the meal. This place has been in business since 1976 and based on the steady stream of satisfied regulars, the excellent food and top notch service, I highly recommend this place. read more

Love everything at the Spanish Pavillion restaurant.. All food from tapas and appetizers to paellas are delicious and staff is really nice too. We loved the patio outside it has nice family environment and great atmosphere! Def a 5 star restaurant! read more

The food is great. . You want a piece of fish Joe Vidal sez the fish guy comes late so for lunch go more like 1 pm .. They toast the bread and Michael the owner stops my table for a little chit chat . He makes a buck ! There u have it .. ( check this place out- ) worth the trip. Hey. Pop in - I will buy u a drink) read more

Great food and wonderful staff. The outside patio is so much fun! Favorite dish : Pulpo a la Plancha !!

What an excellent place for Spanish food. First the staff couldn't be any better. Their red sangria is made in the Classicway order at least one picture just because. We had a number of appetizers including Spanish chorizo and fried cheese. Dinners were delicious and don't forget to have some garlic soup. Absolutely terrific experience read more

One of the best places to eat. Never had a bad experience. All the complaints people have are from people who think their opinion actually matters and are wanna be food critics who do not know what good food is. My family has been going here since they opened and continue to go to this day! read more

great food huge portions honestly i don't see how these guys make money with the portions they give , service is good , the people there are very nice give it a try read more

Old school Spanish vibe that you'd expect near the Ironbound- but with a big bonus: TAPAS! Not only is this a great place to get tapas, but it's really makes Spanish Pavillion stand out in an area packed with Spanish and Portuguese restaurants. Gordon Ramsay was on the money when he brought in the tapas menu. Also, they give you yummy complimentary soup and their almond cake is awesome. Outdoor dining, family-restaurant vibe, nice wine list, moderately priced deliciousness read more

Once again at the Spanish Pavillion! It was a wonderful experience...shrimp and rice in garlic sauce, duck with veggies, and veal. My wife, a friend, and I enjoyed the consistent service in the nice and welcoming environment. The most important and the key to this consistent excellent service is, in my opinion, because of the maitre d. He has been working at the Spanish Pavillion for more than 20 years and he is amazing! We will be going back soon! read more

I've been coming to the Spanish Pavilion for a number of years and so feel I can write a fair opinon on their new menu. They have changed the menu with a more modern Spanish (Not Portuguese, although similiar) cuisine. Their papas bravas (mildy spicy potatoes) were a bit dry and not enough sauce, as other spanish restaurants were their pot. bravas are not so dry and contain more sauce. I don't have any complaints really...food was excellent..they still serve monk fish, which I like. The manchego crocettas were excellent. The wait staff are thrilled as they tell me that they have a wave of new customers, their regulars stil enjoy it as well. I was also told that Chef Ramsey took a liking to the restaurant and their staff and so they all had alot of fun. I would def. recommend this place, great food, service and wonderful variety of desserts, soem even imported from Spain such as the riccota ice cream with hint of honey and topped with almonds tastes excellent no matter how full you are! read more

I had never dined in a Spanish restaurant before and I had an outstanding meal. Each dish was excellent - I particularly was delighted with the seafood paella. This dish was packed with outstanding quality calimari, scallops, mussels, clams and shrimp. I also enjoyed the large selection of wines by the glass, and thought to quality of food and the price to be fantastic. They also had a hard to find 2003 port available for after dinner that was a great way to top off my meal. I would definitely eagerly return. It was also very close to my hotel, and I sent my colleagues there to dine the next night. What a treat! read more

Very pleasant dinner for our first time at this rustic spanish eatery. Our party of 4 had 8pm tix to a Saturday night show at NJPAC. Not looking to be rushed we made a 6pm reservation at Spanish Pavilion because it was recommended by a friend for having good food and being less than a mile from the show. And all turned out to be true. We had the pick of our table when we arrived at ten to six, but the place quickly filled up by 7pm. We started with martinis and then shared a bottle of Tempranillo for dinner. Appetizers were the queso manchego frito (excellent!), clams with herbs in butter sauce (a special, not on the reg menu was delicious & great dipping sauce with bread), pork kabobs (juicy & tasty), artichoke dish (in a lemon white wine sauce, also very good) and crab stuffed mushrooms (they were decent but too much stuffing made them not as flavorful). For dinner we ordered two entrées to share which included a house salad for all - house dressing was a sweet & spicy catalina style -- very tasty. Our entrées were the skirt steak cooked rare (very delicious!) and the paella for two (but it easily could feed four. also very delicious, and plenty to take home for lunch the next day). Our service was very attentive, clearing and resetting plates with new utensils and constant refilling of our water glasses. The food was not fast, but we do not like to be rushed so there was always something to eat and drink which was perfect. We told our waiter we were going to a show and he remembered to bring the bill with plenty of time to depart. This allowed us to use the restroom which was also very clean. We did not have time for coffee & dessert but truthfully we were all so full we wouldn't have been able to eat it anyway. Upon leaving, the manager Jerry asked us how everything was. We said great! And got to talking and he wound up letting us leave one car of our cars in his parking lot for the 90 mins we were at the show. Such a bonus to a great evening! Thanks to Jerry and all the staff at Spanish Pavilion, we will tell our friends and definitely be back again real soon! -H.W. read more

Ate here the other day and was really impressed. First time I ever had Monk fish and it was cooked perfectly. Saffron rice was well seasoned, not too spicy. Pork belly tatas were excellent, fell apart in your mouth. Just moved to Harrison and this is the best food I've had here so far. Will be coming back, friends all agreed. Not cheap, but its well worth the price. read more

Fantastic local bar/restaurant. The drinks are reasonable priced, the bar staff is friendly and the overall service is great. If you are looking to grab some food and a few drinks, this is the place to go. read more

Prompt seating and service. Excellent bread and salad. Very well seasoned, fresh Camarones Enchilados.