Blitz Sportsbar — Restaurant in Newark

I used to frequent this bar alot when it was the former owner. I recently came back with a group of friends to watch the Portugal vs Morocco game during the 2022 world cup. Prior to coming, I called and was told there was no reservations for tables which with the prior owner I already knew was the case and it was first come first served basis.

It was a morning game and we were one of the first people to get to the bar and we were approaching the tables to the right and the new owner aggressively told us we were not allowed to sit there. He did not greet us in any fashion or provide an explanation. We did not make a big deal out of it and just sat at the bar. Once more people started coming in, a select few people began being greeted with hugs, hand shakes, and kisses by the owner and seated to the same table we tried to sit at. It was evident that the owner saved all of these tables for his friends and families based off the interaction.

They were understaffed and completely not prepared for the amount of people they had there. I was right in front sitting at the bar and it was almost impossible to order food or drinks. Since it was a morning game, I started with a coffee (a portuguese galão) which was served in the smallest coffee cup I've ever seen (it was borderline an expresso cup). I didnt make this into an issue and I just ordered another one once I was finished with it. The bartender was so overwhelmed with so many people trying to get her attention that she spilled all of the hot coffee over me across the bar. Once again I didn't make a big deal out of it. My group of friends ordered drinks and food. One of the foods we ordered was a tosta mista which was not even toasted or melted. I was served a semi warm bread with cold ham and cheese. I don't know how you mess up such a simple food order. Overall, new ownership is terrible and it doesn't suprise me that none of the former bartenders work there anymore. I won't be back and either will any of my group of friends that used to...

Went to this place at the behest of a friend around 6:30 pm on 2 Nov, 2018 and can't wait to go back.

Hostesses we're beautiful, helpful, friendly, & attentive - especially Jenna. 😁

The food was outstanding, flavorful, and plentiful. You will get a good bang for your buck.

The place is clean, and well run. The owner suggested we not get "so much food." It would be too much. He was right. That's honesty & ntegrity. He wasn't trying to rip us off and make money off us. Instead he wanted us to sample various things because he had pride in his food. Nice guy & a lifer.

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The first pictures here are out of date. The place is remodeled and looks very nice/modern! I didn't give more stars because I think the prices are a little steep on appetizers. The wings were very good though, albeit bite sized, But they were very crispy and tasted good. They do have a pool table, which really got my attention, but unfortunately if the owner is not there, the area is closed ...that's terrible as sometimes I just want to nurse a beer and play pool. Staff is friendly and attentive. Definitely keep this...