Valenca - Elizabeth
Valenca
Menu
The menu of Valenca from Elizabeth comprises about 333 different courses and drinks. On average you pay about $16.3 for a dish / drink.
Valencia Restaurant was founded in 1989 by Teresa and Martinho Pereira, who immigrated from Portugal. They brought classic Portuguese dishes to the area, adapting family recipes for the restaurant. One of Valencia's specialties is a massive hot stone placed in the center of the table, allowing diners to cook their own proteins such as filet mignon, lobster, New York sirloin, marinated shrimp, and fresh cut ahi tuna.
Images
Feedback
Nestled in Elizabeth, Valença has become a cherished destination for food enthusiasts since 1989. Renowned for its extensive, diverse menu showcasing Portuguese, Spanish, and American influences, the restaurant offers an elegant dining experience complemented by first-class service. Locals rave about the exquisite seafood and the signature "steak on a stone," alongside standout appetizers like shrimp in garlic and Portuguese chorizo. Its spacious, inviting ambiance makes it perfect for any occasion, from intimate dinners to lively gatherings. Valença’s commitment to quality and hospitality solidifies its status as the premier fine dining choice in the area.
A staple of fine dining in Elizabeth since 1989, Valença has served as the premier location for business lunches and Newark Airport layover dinners. The name refers to to Valença, Portugal, not Valencia, Spain. The menu is reflective of Portuguese, Spanish, and American/European influence. The restaurant is quite spacious, and has two entrances. On their side entrance, they offer a take-out and casual dining area, as well as a churrasqueira. The front entrance is where you 'll find the fancier, white table-cloth dining room, which is quite spacious and decorated with chandeliers. Although steak is not a widely popular dish in Portugal, Valenca is most known their 'steak on a stone ' dish. Their shrimp in garlic or their Portuguese chorizo appetizer are excellent places to start. As it 's a local Portuguese restaurant, they get their seafood from a local fish market, and you can 't go wrong with many of their seafood options. They offer a variety of Portuguese wines as well as a house-made sangria. The service is always excellent, and as expected, Valenca is arguably the best Portuguese restaurant and best choice for fine-dining in Elizabeth. They have a parking lot located directly across the street, plus street parking isn 't too hard to find in this area of North Elizabeth.
It’s one of my favorites restaurant, if is not the number one. Mr. Martinho the owner, his family and all staff are always very helpfully, friendly and besides have one of the best cuisine around, huge menu with great five star meals. Comfortable ambient it’s a plus. High recommend this great neighborhood restaurant.
2/14/2018 The food was great.. He had the seafood crock pot with a side order of calamari, the. Calamari was magnificent not gummy not hard! Cooked just right and not overly breaded (yes I tasted and kept on tasting
Full Menu
Popular Items
Steak Portuguese Style Topped With Egg And Ham$15.8Appetizers – Aperitivos
Steamed Clams Valença Style$11.6Sandwiches
Steak Sandwich Valença Style$7.9Meats – Carnes
Sauteed Boneless Beef In Gravy Sauce$12.9Pork Loin Algarvia Style$13.9Pork Cubes With Sausage$11.9
More information
QR-Code for the menu
This restaurant offers
Suggested nearby restaurants.
- ★ 3.8 / 5 (3388 reviews)#5 Vegetarian in Elizabeth Seafood
Tumi Restaurant
Bayway Ave 600, 07202-2723 Elizabeth, US
- ★ 3.3 / 5 (251 reviews)Chinese Delivery Services Chicken
Golden Garden
North Broad Street 1039, 07205 Elizabeth, US
- ★ 3.9 / 5 (491 reviews)#17 Vegetarian in Elizabeth Seafood
Portugal Express
South Broad Street 460, 07202 Elizabeth, US