Don Pepe Restaurant

Newark, NJ · Spanish restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Newark
#228
of 505 salons
City Percentile
35%
rating percentile
Address
Don Pepe Restaurant, 844 McCarter Hwy, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone
(973) 623-4662
Website
www.donpeperestaurant.com
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM

Don Pepe Restaurant is a salon located in Newark, NJ. It is one of 505 salons listed in Newark. Its 4.3-star rating is slightly below the Newark city average of 4.5 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Don Pepe Restaurant

For almost four decades, Pepe and Luisa Lopez have been bringing classic Spanish cuisine from their home town of Galicia, Spain to the heart of Newark, NJ. Since Don Pepe Restaurant opened in 1981, it has become a Newark institution. Combing old... More

Hours

Saturday12 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Debra Sciancalepore · Feb 2026

I was hoping it was the overflow of Valentine's Day; however, reading previous reviews and being warn by family/friends, the food was overdone and tasteless. The clams casino had some clams overly cooked, but then our Surf & Turf arrived. Our Lobster tails were over done with no flavor and our filet mignon which were supposed to be medium rare were well done. Both the lobster tails & filets were dried out and lacked flavor. All this meal really needed was literally just salt and butter. Also, the bar needed to retap the syrup gun which I did try to tell them after getting first a none sweet ginger ale and the same with my sprite. We honestly understand inflation and don't mind paying; however, if the food was amazing. It was disappointing since I had an experience there in the late 90's ho

★★★★★ 5.0 Wilbert Ngo · Jan 2026

We’ve been coming here for years and it has always been a great experience. Seafood is very fresh and preparation is delicious. Service is awesome. They replace our shell dish several times just before it fills. When I wanted to take home our extra bread, they threw in an extra piece. Highly recommended. 👍

★★★★★ 5.0 Elsa Amaral · Nov 2025

Hosted my daughter’s bridal shower here, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Tony, our maître d’, was absolutely incredible—attentive, supportive, and ready to help with anything I needed. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food and service were outstanding. I highly recommend hosting your next event here!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Ron M · Nov 2025

We had not been to Don Pepe in over 20 years. The atmosphere was the same as we remembered, but the food had lessened in quality. The Paella was not as good with regard to the seafood to rice ratio. The garlic shrimp was still quite tasty as we remembered. The Sangria also did not disappoint.

★★★★★ 5.0 Paul Rosetti · Sep 2025

An old school restaurant with great atmosphere and outstanding food . Everything you order from the menu seems to be perfectly cooked . The paella is filled with a variety of seafood delights. incredible side dishes

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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