One of New Jersey’s most anticipated culinary events the SolMar Seafood Festival returns for its 5th edition from April 4-6 2025 bringing an authentic taste of Portugal’s rich seafood traditions to the heart of Newark’s Ironbound district.
Held twice a year this celebration of ocean-to-table dining offers seafood lovers a unique experience featuring fresh high-quality ingredients and time-honored Portuguese techniques. Unlike traditional festivals there are no fixed-price menus—guests select seafood by the pound just as it’s served in the bustling fish markets and coastal restaurants of Lisbon Porto and the Algarve.
Signature dishes include Cataplana de Marisco Açorda de Marisco and Sapateira Recheada alongside rare delicacies like Imperador (Red Bream) and Percebes (Goose Barnacles) harvested under extreme conditions along Portugal’s rugged coast.
Experience Portugal’s finest seafood in an unforgettable three-day festival that honors the Bravos do Mar the fearless fishermen who bring these treasures from the Atlantic to the table.
Event Details
April 4 5 & 6 2025
SolMar Restaurant 267 Ferry Street Newark NJ 07105
(973) 344-3041
More details: solmar-restaurant.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Sol-Mar Restaurant, 267 Ferry St, Newark, NJ 07105, United States
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