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Manolo's Restaurant

4.6 (139)
$31 to $50
Spanish
91 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

About this restaurant

Manolo's Restaurant serves Spanish and Mediterranean specialties in the Elizabeth area of New York City. It's an upscale establishment with a very tasteful and classy dining room. The design and style remind you of old-fashioned elegance. Manolo's Restaurant is suitable for business meetings, romantic dates and friendly conversations, and the banquet menu is available in family style or buffet, depending on your needs. The succinct menu at Manolo's Restaurant offers dishes that are bold and flavorful. Those who enjoy Spanish or Mediterranean cuisine, or simply want to try something new, can take delight in what this restaurant has to offer. Popular dishes include the Chilean sea bass and short ribs.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available for any event. Please inquire for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Private events can be held at the restaurant for up to 100 guests.

Reviews

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4.6

4.6
(139)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience

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139 Reviews
  1. QuakerGal Gold

    Tampa39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, great meal, as always .

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  2. JoeF

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 1, 2015

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A New Years tradition made special by a fantastic meal. The menu had a lot to offer, making the dinner choice tough.

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  3. KempRosita

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 8, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Manolo's is an outstanding restaurant in Elizabeth, New Jersey. We have gone out of our way to dine there literally dozens of times. We live in Westport, Connecticut. The food is absolutely delicious with original specialties from Northern Spain. These include Seafood and Meats prepared in an original Basque Spanish style. We have been to Northern Spain The restaurant is romantic and very comfortable. There is parking on the right of the restaurant. T, so know the food from that region. he service is wonderful with Manny and Enrique leading the wait staff. The chef prepares the freshest food including some fabulous original desserts. The location is an easy ride off the New Jersey Turnpike Exit 13. YOU WILL LOVE YOUR DINING EXPERIENCE.

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  4. Grivara14 Gold

    New York City46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 5, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ate at Manolo's the other night and as usual the food was extraordinary. Our host Manny was as charming and accommodating as ever. I urge all to come to Elizabeth and enjoy an extraordinary dining experience.

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  5. TimRay

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 23, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Manolo's is on my favorite list...hey, I got maarrived there. Great food, best service, good drinks, romantic and relaxed atmosphere.

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  6. OpenTable Diner Gold

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 23, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. The staff was outstanding. The portions are large including the appetizers. Go Hungry!

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  7. Green411 Gold

    New York City18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 9, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent spanish food seconds North of the Goethals. Very attentive service. Served by Jesus this past week. Extremely attentive. Paella not on menu but always available. Cooked and served in a paella pan. Customized any way you desire. Paella for 2 can easily feed 3 or more with a few sides or apps added on. Have been there for a recent special occasions. Our go to place. In the constructive criticism category, the Ceviche needed a little more seasoning. Splash of lemon and some salt did the trick. And the creme brulee custard was a bit too sweet and a relatively small quantity under the sugar crust. I know they are intentionally shallow custard cups on purpose. but... Absolutely return visits are in the very near future.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 7, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were were catching a red eye flight from EWR and found Manolos on open table. Off the beaten path in Elizabeth, a rare gem, authentic Spanish cuisine, great wine, and authentic real hospitality...I had a stuffed filet of sole that was perfectly done, an amazing chorizo appetizer, and a bottle of fine spanish red at a reasonable price.

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  9. Stevenj

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for a birthday lunch. The service as usual, was impeccable. The food, fantastic - fried calamari was delicious, salads (which come with your meal) wonderful, and our entrees (stuffed shrimp and the swordfish special) were out of this world. I have been going to this restaurant for over 20 years and am never disappointed.

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  10. Flea Gold

    New York City60 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 15, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I must have passed this place a hundred times. Glad I finally noticed it! The food was outstanding. The waiters and manager were very friendly and accommodating. Was there for a business lunch but can't wait to go back with friends.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 3:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available for any event. Please inquire for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Private events can be held at the restaurant for up to 100 guests.
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