Portugese Venture Inc

Caterer

(732) 257-1100

25 Whitehead Ave South River, NJ 08882

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Founded in 1987, the Ria Mar was created with the idea of bringing great Portuguese Cuisine, the finest service, and the fairest prices to Middlesex County. More than twenty years later, were grateful to all our guests who have made Ria Mar their home.Our menu features great and original recipes by Manuel da Silva who opened this kitchen in 1987. If you enjoy Portuguese Cuisine, youve probably tried one of his recipes. These dishes are the true Portuguese recipes that created the famed Ironbound Portuguese Restaurants. Manuel had been a head chef in Newark since 1969 when he brought his uniqueness and creativity to South River. Today he continues the same recipes and traditions with his children, ensuring that the culture and beloved Portuguese cuisine will continue for many generations to come.A casual atmosphere with the most professional and courteous attention paid to all our guests. We are one of the few restaurants that still prepares every dish from scratch. The food alone is worth the ride. You will find an outgoing and friendly staff that have been with us for many years. Their goal? To make sure you have a great dining experience that will keep you coming back for more.

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very friendly by marie h on 9/24/2010 via Insider Pages

my family and i go to this restaurant aprx. 3 times a week. the food is great and the staff is friendly. they are always trying something new on the specials menu in the bar area. gotta try this place if you havent already!

Love the food by toni d on 4/21/2009 via Insider Pages

I had my baby shower here and my friend had her wedding here. The rooms are beautiful and the food is delicious. The steak ria mar is out of this world. The staff is friendly and helpful. There is plenty of parking.

Sumptious food is worth the wait! by diane r on 4/9/2009 via Insider Pages

On two occasions I dined at Ria Mar with friends and the food was very good. The red Sangria was so flavorful and satisfying. The place is crowded on most occasions and reservations are encouraged. I have waited about 45 minutes with a…

Will never visit Ria Mar again. by pudgydaddy on 2/16/2009 via Citysearch

Lived in the area for over 25 yrs & didn?t know about Ria Mar. Always go to Spain Inn in Piscatway/Spain 92 in Bridgewater for excellent Spanish/Portugese food. Got a Ria Mar flyer and thought I?d try it. Internet food reviews were great,…

Will never visit Ria Mar again. by t s on 2/16/2009 via Insider Pages

Lived in the area for over 25 yrs & didn?t know about Ria Mar. Always go to Spain Inn in Piscatway/Spain 92 in Bridgewater for excellent Spanish/Portugese food. Got a Ria Mar flyer and thought I?d try it. Internet food reviews were great,…

Good Portuguese Food by taurus430 on 7/8/2008 via Citysearch

After reading the good reviews, we decided to try Ria Mar as we love Portuguese food. My wife called on a Sunday aft for reservations for 4pm. The person who answered said to make it for 5pm, as they were very busy. We got there at 5pm,…

Get the sangria by Karen M on 5/1/2008 via Insider Pages

Wonderful food, and a great time. Expect to have left overs, but order the appetizers anyway! And definitely order the sangria. They have white and red, but I recommend the red sangria.

sooooo good by Lauren M on 3/18/2008 via Insider Pages

I had my graduatation party sweet sixteen, my sisters sweet sixteen birthday parties and anniversaries here. Really great restaurant. Wonderful service. We are friendly with the owners now because we go so much. I have family and…

Ria Mar Restaurant & Bar by Sara K on 3/13/2008 via Insider Pages

My family has held several parties at this restaurant and we've enjoyed many special occasions here. Everytime we've gone the food has been excellent and the service is great. The bar always seems to be crowded and the restaurant is always…

Good Food by Robyn P on 2/12/2008 via Insider Pages

This is a family owned Portuguese restaurant that is out of this world. The dishes are all amazing and hearty. There is a lot of seafood on the menu. I recommend the paella!

Good Portuguese food in the suburbs by Jennifer T. on 3/21/2006 via Judy's Book

The Ria-Mar Restaurant and Bar is good place to get a really good Portuguese meal. There are two sides to this restaurant, the regular restaurant side and the bar side. The bar side has some tables but a lot of regulars eat at the bar…

Wonderful food by hir s. on 8/4/2005 via Judy's Book

The Ria-Mar Restaurant and Bar is an amazing place located in a small town. The food is great and the service is all the more better. There is a wide variety of food such as burgers to seafood like shrimp. The banquet hall is a great…

lots of good food by Dan C. on 8/4/2005 via Judy's Book

i guess i like this place. i only have been there once. this place really does reminds me of a typical american bar / restuarant. i like the food there. the classic burgers and side dishes. i would reccomend it because its for people…

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