Allegro Seafood Grill Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Started with clams in garlic and cilantro, absolutely great! Best we've ever had."
• "The grilled fish dishes were outstanding."
• "The Specials lunch everyday are amazing with a fantastic Portuguese culinary culture."
• "We had the Festival of Seafood for two and it was delicious."
• "Not only was there big serving portions but the food was amazing (many seafood options)."
• "The seafood was cooked to perfection and so flavorful!"
• "The food was amazing our waiter was also amazing."

Cons:

• "The portions were extremely small for such a pricey menu."
• "The mariscada order was so small and seafood was not fresh."
• "The mushroom was old, taste like freezer burn. Inedible, nasty."
• "Food is flavorless and for the most part not fresh."
• "I ordered whiting loin, it was so full of tiny bones, it was barely edible."
• "We always have the tiger shrimp but it was overdone and dry."
• "The food was frozen, the dirty martini was terrible."

Service

Pros:

• "Food and service were great."
• "Very welcoming and friendly environment, waiters we're very nice and friendly as well."
• "the service was even better...the owner was very courteous over the service."
• "Servers are very attentive."
• "The staff was very welcoming and helped me pick the perfect meal!"
• "Great service provided by AARON."
• "The staff are overly friendly and the food only gets better every time I return."

Cons:

• "The servers all had attitudes. And I will never return."
• "The service definitely tries to be attentive but the language barrier and speed is an issue."
• "Service was slow, it was about 10min before we got our menu's / order."
• "Unfortunately I never received my meal even after asking multiple times."
• "I repeatedly told the waiter I was lactose intolerant, but he still served me mashed potatoes, made with milk, along with my entree."
• "Honestly some of the worse service I've ever received."
• "Service sucked."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Very spacious and clean environment."
• "The atmosphere was nice. The appetizers were great we ordered beef and chicken empanadas, cod fish cakes. The Sangria was very week ‘ no flavor."
• "They get 4 stars because of the killer house music and beautiful ambiance that's created in their rear courtyard."
• "Atmosphere is nice with a beautiful outdoor patio."
• "The atmosphere was super pleasant."
• "Loved this place, great atmosphere, great staff and great food."
• "The atmosphere was very lovely and cozy."

Cons:

• "The music was so loud and it didn’t match the atmosphere."
• "Allowing people to smoke cigars while you eat I don't think it was the right decision."
• "The planes landing into Newark airport can be a little loud."
• "Where we were seated outside was next to a smoking table."
• "Too hot in there."
• "The “grilled” flavour was missing."
• "Hungry, thirsty and want a great outdoor space? You'll feel like your on vacation when eating and drinking here."

Value

Pros:

• "Good wine."
• "The price isn’t hiked up for no reason, it is reasonable for what you are getting."
• "the prices were very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food."

Cons:

• "I think it's a tad bit overpriced."
• "Food was good, but not worth the $$$."
• "Outrageously overpriced."
• "Food was beyond overpriced, not impressed at all."
• "The menu is priced higher than our typical Portuguese spots."
• "I think $90 for the seafood festival is a little overpriced since it looks big but it's just bulk."
• "Overpriced for the quality and presentation of food."

Additional Services

Pros:

• "They have valet."
• "USE VALET PARKING."
• "Close and convenient to the airport if you're looking for a place to slide into easily before catching a flight."

Cons:

• "Parking in the area is very tough."
• "There's no parking."
• "NEW JERSEY HATES VISITORS -- No other way to explain the stupidity that is the New Jersey Government."