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Spanish Pavillion

4.1
4.1
177 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish
31 Harrison Ave, Harrison, NJ 07029

About this restaurant

Spanish Pavillion in Harrison is an eatery that is steeped in history, determination and good food. The grandparents of the owners opened Jersey’s very first Spanish restaurant in 1963. The grandchildren now operate the finest restaurant throughout all the Newark/Harrison area that serves Spanish cuisine to area residents. Spanish Pavillion boasts an array of gourmet dishes and plenty of both new and traditional old favorites each day. Some recommended specialties include the traditional paellas, tapas, veal scaloppini, Pavillion Burger and Mediterranean chicken salad. A vegetarian burger featuring grilled portobello, piquillos, spinach and manchego cheese ensures that vegetarians can also have their fill of delicious Spanish cuisine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 3:00pm - 10:30pm, Saturday: 11:30am - 11:00pm, Sunday: 11:30am - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Fernández
  • Catering
    Please contact Michael Fernández.
  • Private party facilities
    The Spanish Pavillion is the perfect venue to host your next event. We can accommodate office meetings, family & friend gatherings, holiday parties, retirement parties, baby showers, baptisms, birthdays, graduations, weddings, anniversaries, bridal showers, wedding rehearsals, or repasts.
  • Neighborhood
    Newark
  • Cross street
    Passaic Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available upon request for private parties.
  • Public transit
    Spanish Pavillion is located 5 blocks from the PATH Train, at the Harrison Station, and 3 blocks from the NJTranist, on Broad Street.
  • Entertainment
    Located just Blocks from NJPAC, Red Bulls Arena, Prudential Arena (home of the NJ Devils), Newark Bears Stadium, Newark Library, Newark Museum and more...Located less then a block from the Hampton Inn Suites Newark River Walk
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 177 people are saying

Spanish Pavillion reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.7Ambience

NoiseModerate

177 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My party of four absolutely loved their experience. The food is outstanding, and everyone was friendly and eager to please.

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  2. tlobri

    New York City71 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 4, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time dining here. It was a terrific meal from start to end. The food and service were fantastic. Meals are large enough for two (or more!). The fried calamari was so tender. Great sangria, too. The paella was worth the 1/2 hour wait, so order early.

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  3. suze5555

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was warm and inviting. The service was wonderful. All servers made us feel welcome and special. The food was fresh and excellent tasting. The portion sizes are generous. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others for any occasion.

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  4. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago58 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 15, 2014

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Huge, huge, huge portions of paella! One can serve 3 or 4.

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  5. KenB VIP

    New York City254 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 10, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I had another wonderful dinner at the Spanish Pavilion. The octopus a la plancha was its usual decilious dish, as was the Pavilion calamari, perfectly cooked with sweet peppers. We'll be back soon...especially since the owner repeatedly visits each table to make sure everything is satisfactory!!!

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  6. suze5555

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 7, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was clean and well maintained. The server was especially gracious and attentive. The food was excellent tasting, made from fresh ingredients. Had a wonderful time once again. The quality of the food served and the great customer service is consistent from visit to visit. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for some great Spanish food!

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  7. suze5555

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 25, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent. The food was fresh and excellent tasting. Highly recommend the Paella and Gelato for dessert Very generous portions. I love this place and can't wait to return again.

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  8. KenB VIP

    New York City254 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 23, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I had a delicious dinner at the Spanish Pavillion. We thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience with excellent service. Be back soon!!!

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  9. Nana

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 12, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    For a Tuesday evening it was reasonably busy the service was very good waiters were attentive. My husband had calamari and salmon I had the steak which was cooked perfectly. Having been there before the Gordon Ramsey do over and a few times after they have maintained the quality.

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  10. Eddie VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 31, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were a party of 8 people who went there before a game at Red Bull Stadium. Everyone really enjoyed their dinner and appetizers. Service was good and friendly and the price was very reasonable. We parked our car there and walked to the stadium and after dinner we stopped for a few beers at their outdoor beer garden.

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FAQs

Spanish Pavillion does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Spanish Pavillion also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 485-7750.

Spanish Pavillion is rated 4.1 stars by 177 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Spanish Pavillion

31 Harrison Ave, Harrison, NJ 07029

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Passaic Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Newark
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 3:00pm - 10:30pm, Saturday: 11:30am - 11:00pm, Sunday: 11:30am - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Seafood, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available upon request for private parties.
  • Public transit
    Spanish Pavillion is located 5 blocks from the PATH Train, at the Harrison Station, and 3 blocks from the NJTranist, on Broad Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Fernández
  • Entertainment
    Located just Blocks from NJPAC, Red Bulls Arena, Prudential Arena (home of the NJ Devils), Newark Bears Stadium, Newark Library, Newark Museum and more...Located less then a block from the Hampton Inn Suites Newark River Walk
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact Michael Fernández.
  • Private party facilities
    The Spanish Pavillion is the perfect venue to host your next event. We can accommodate office meetings, family & friend gatherings, holiday parties, retirement parties, baby showers, baptisms, birthdays, graduations, weddings, anniversaries, bridal showers, wedding rehearsals, or repasts.
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