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🔥Who hasn't tried this $30-per-person gout-inducing feast?
Alicia SiczAlicia Sicz
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Valenca Restaurant— 2 for $85 seafood mountain. Fresh shrimp, lobster, prawns, clams, mussels and seafood rice! Appetizers: The seafood stuffed crab cakes with the garlic shrimp on top is the only way to eat it! Run, dont walk.
seasonedbyhennyseasonedbyhenny
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Who hasn't tried this gout-inducing feast for just $30 per person? Plus, live performances!
AdelaideAdelaide
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Talk about expectations being blown away, in a good way. My wife and I had an overnight at the Newark Airport and we were looking for something close to the airport hotel we were staying at in this place popped up because we were feeling like Portuguese food. This restaurant was so much more than that it was a seafood heaven it was a beef lover's Secret. The building was beautiful on the outside as well as inside with tables appropriately set in linen and the staff was everywhere and so professional and kind they really made us feel at home. The price is looked pretty reasonable I mean nothing off the chart however I knew I was in trouble when my appetizer came and grilled shrimp and sausages Moroccan Style. My wife and I could have shared the portion and gone home it was huge and delicious the best I've ever had. When the mains came in we just looked at each other and had we not been strong as we are we would have cried there was enough food on those two plates to feed 10 people. We literally just picked out the seafood and left the other stuff alone because it was incredible sized portions. It was so delicious we overatebecause we were at a hotel we couldn't take it home I even asked him if they could give it to a shelter or something but that's apparently not a thing anymore. If you're around the airport or in Elizabeth New Jersey you have to put this place on your list tell him I sent you and they'll have no idea who I am.
Mark PressonMark Presson
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SUPER DISAPPOINTED! I've been going to this place for years and even used them to cater many many parties! I don't think I will eat here, order or even cater here any longer! We had ordered our normal take out 4 steak sandwiches VALENCIA STYLE this includes lettuce tomatoes ham cheese peppers and onions and each one with Spanish fries. So when you get there they show you your food they open up the trays. First mistake was that we had received French fries so we asked to change. I didn't even think of opening the sandwich with my hands because she showed it to us! And I noticed the fries were wrong first. I got home and noticed ALL FOUR sandwiches had a sad piece of steak and half of cheese slice in it not Valencia style like we had ordered. I had called to inform them and see if we could change it. The first person we spoke to had said they were all Valencia style and we were going back and forth trying to let her know THIS ISNT VALENCIA STYLE, until I asked to speak to a manager. Supposedly he was the manager I ended up speaking to. If he was he presented himself with very poorly managerial skills. He was accusing me that the sandwiches were not just cheese and steak. The manager kept insisting that the sandwiches were in fact Valencia style. The manager then said with an attitude " bring it back then". He kept asking me " are you sure they aren't Valencia style?" I said " would you like a picture" at this point I was furious. I went and brought it to them. Showed them the sad sandwiches that they had made and I asked for the manager. The manager did not come out I don't think they even informed the manager. They were even talking badly about us behind the counter in Spanish and didn't think I could hear and understand them. Instead of being apologetic they were giving off a defensive attitude. They wanted us to wait for new sandwiches but I refused just because I was super turned off on how they handled this situation. It's sad how a busy business like this doesn't care about customer service just because they are a very "busy" establishment. This is how you loose customers!!
Asia VAsia V
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Went to their outside dining due to Covid-19. Disappointment with the placement of tables underneath a few tents. They had a hand sanitizer at the entrance. Waiters had masks but, some had masks under their chins exposing the nose and mouth. Granted it was a hot day but, not fully in compliance. When food was served it was carried out covered in aluminum foil. A nice touch. Seating arrangements were too close. Cocktails were great. Appetizers just okay. Entrees had mixed reviews from our group. Kind of pricey for what we order for just okay dinner. Menus are on paper but, were reused from customer. Their dessert menu was the standard menu with no precautions. They have two parking lots with valet attendant which is a plus since street parking is a challenge. Waiters were attentive. Please note any bill over $100 will have an automatic 18% gratuity added on the bill already. As for outside dining not worrh it. Update: 8/2022 had dinner at the bar restaurant. Service and food was very good. Update. Attending birthday party in a semi private room. Service was sporadic. Received entree but, had to wait for the side. Others had to wait for the entrees since they received their sides first. Wait staff were servicing regular room and our room. It was noticeable. My porterhouse was cooked perfect but, my wife was overcooked. Order experience brandy but, the brandy sniffer was cold and not heated for an expensive brandy. Received desert but, had to wait for the coffee. A disappointment for the money we spent.
Mike EyeMike Eye
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Nearby Attractions Of Valenca Restaurant
Stop & Shop
Forman Mills
Crowne Plaza Newark Airport, an IHG Hotel
Motel 6 Elizabeth, NJ - Newark Liberty Intl Airport
Kellogg Park
EZ Way Airport Parking - Newark
Planet Fitness
Ray's Truck Sales
1 & 9 Billiards & Entertainment
Spring Lane Motel

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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport, an IHG Hotel
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Motel 6 Elizabeth, NJ - Newark Liberty Intl Airport
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Basic Info
Address
665 Monroe Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
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(908) 354-4024
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valencarestaurantnj.com
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4.5
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Since 1989, Portuguese/Spanish restaurant serves specialties such as filet mignon on a hot stone.
attractions: Stop & Shop, Forman Mills, Crowne Plaza Newark Airport, an IHG Hotel, Motel 6 Elizabeth, NJ - Newark Liberty Intl Airport, Kellogg Park, EZ Way Airport Parking - Newark, Planet Fitness, Ray's Truck Sales, 1 & 9 Billiards & Entertainment, Spring Lane Motel, restaurants: The Lobby NJ, Algarve Restaurant, New York Fried Chicken & Pizza (Halal), Terminal One Sports Bar, Algarve Barbeque, Nugents Tavern, Tommy's Pizzeria & Restaurant, Roc's Café, Ten Bar & Grill Restaurant, Spanish Rest #1

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