Sol-Mar Restaurant

Three of us got shrimp and garlic and we all thought it tasted bland, overcooked/ rubbery & also too much salt and overcooked. Not worth $29. The rice was fine, but the potato slices were overcooked and some burnt. We waited for the server, but he didn't come until later, and the restaurant was pretty empty (see photos). Not sure what took him so long to come out, or he was doing, but he was unattentive. They also charged us $4 for cheese we never ordered. It came to the table, we thought it was complementary. ***CHECK YOUR RECEIPT! *** The server added an 18% tip for himself on the bill. He never said anything about it, then brought over another receipt and handed us a pen to write in another tip -on top of the already added tip. (See photos). Awful and disgraceful service. Our first and last time here. I will NEVER go here again. We felt they were very underhanded.

I recently visited this hidden gem to celebrate my wedding anniversary, thanks to a recommendation from a family member. I went with my parents, husband, and a couple of friends, and we were all excited to try it out. I had high expectations, and I’m happy to say the restaurant truly exceeded them. The food was absolutely fantastic. One of the standout moments was when our steak arrived, served on a roof tile, such a unique and creative touch that immediately caught my attention. For appetizers, we ordered mozzarella sticks, which turned out to be a full meal rather than just a starter, as it came with fries. It was a pleasant surprise, and we ended up enjoying it even more than we expected. For the main course, most of us went for steak—though my friend opted for chicken. I can confidently say the steak was one of the best I’ve had all year, and considering I’ve dined at many restaurants, that’s saying a lot. It was perfectly cooked, juicy, and just bursting with flavor, simply flawless. My friend really enjoyed her chicken too, which was tender and flavorful, a nice alternative to the steak. To top off our meal, my husband and I ordered a "Happy Anniversary" cheesecake slice for dessert. It was rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious, the perfect sweet ending to an already incredible meal. Overall, I highly recommend checking out this restaurant. It’s a true hidden gem in the Portuguese dining scene, offering great food, impeccable service, and a memorable experience. If you're looking for a place to celebrate a special occasion or just enjoy a fantastic meal, this is definitely the spot!

The food was nice, but the service seemed a bit rushed. The atmosphere was decent, although it didn't feel particularly welcoming to me. However, the prices were steep – a platter for $235 seemed excessive, even with fresh and authentic food. A more affordable option might have attracted a larger crowd at the seafood festival.

Im a big foodie from New York and after hearing how great this place was from my Husband we finally got to give it a try. I ordered the snapper and my husband got thr Picanha. I have to say, he was right. The food was just delicious. My snapper was nice and juicy with a nice sauce but crispy bottom from probably high heat cooking. The sides were perfect. Spinach was delish and beans were so good. I have to say the food was just overall great. And I def would come here again. Nice homey authentic Portuguese atmosphere.

Had an amazing dinner here. This restaurant is a hidden gem. The best Portuguese food I have had outside of Portugal! The service is fantastic also, we ordered the tiger shrimp, squid, octopus and cockles… every dish was better than the next… can’t wait to go back’ also great wine selection !!

Everything was cooked and served to perfection. My new Portuguese restaurant to go for real authentic food. Very attentive to every detail.

We came to Sol-Mar for the first time to celebrate my birthday yesterday. The food was super delicious, but what really impressed me was how friendly and welcoming everyone was, how everyone: from the busboy to the owner was trying to make our dinner memorable and special. We had kid goat, suckling pig and Portuguese whole fish with fresh green wine from Portugal, and everything was mouthwatering. We loved fresh cow cheese they put on a table to start your meal, and we finished with pears in sweet Porto wine for dessert, and then I was surprised with a delicious flan as a special birthday treat from the owner. I couldn't be happier! It's a well-known and very popular spot, and by 5 pm it was full! Thank you so much for a spectacular dinner! I will definitely return!

I’m not familiar with this area, but I needed a spot and chose this one based on the glowing reviews. I went in expecting a fancy setting or perhaps something with a truly authentic ambiance. While the experience was decent, it didn’t quite live up to the expectations set by other reviews. For the price, I was hoping for something a bit more special. It wasn't bad by any means, just not as impressive as I'd anticipated.