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Fernandes Steak House II - Steakhouse in Newark, New Jersey

Fernandes Steak House II

4.5 (3162 reviews)

158 Fleming Ave, Newark, NJ 07105

Steak house
Restaurant
Seafood restaurant

About Fernandes Steak House II - steak house in Newark, New Jersey

Diners eat until they're stuffed at this lively Brazilian grill serving an endless parade of meats.

Customer Review Summary

The rodizio experience at Fernandes Steak House II is generally well-received, with customers enjoying a wide variety of meats, though tastes may vary. Sides such as rice, plantains, beans, and particularly fries are praised, while the grilled pineapple is noted as needing improvement. Desserts, including lava cake and dulce de leche cheesecake, receive positive mentions. Service is highlighted as attentive and friendly, although some guests felt rushed at times and experienced lapses in attention. While many enjoyed the overall atmosphere, concerns about pricing and food quality have been raised, with some dishes described as bland or overpriced. The restaurant can get quite crowded, especially on weekends, and reservations are recommended for a smoother experience. Overall, responses indicate a solid dining experience, particularly with the rodizio, but there are mixed feelings about the overall quality of other dishes.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • All you can eat
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Valet parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
2173
4
607
3
172
2
83
1
127
Based on 3162 reviews

salman sigari

3 months ago

“Rodizio Experience That Delivers!” Went for the rodizio experience, and it did not disappoint! I got to try at least 10 different meats (I lost count because they were bringing them out so fast). While not every cut was to my taste, they were all served hot, fresh, and flavorful, which made the experience truly enjoyable. The sides—rice, plantains, beans, and fries—were solid, with the fries being the standout. I do wish the pineapple had been grilled a bit more for that extra caramelized flavor. We also tried the lava cake which were absolutely delicious and a great way to end the meal. A big thank you to the servers who took such great care of us. Their attentiveness made the evening even better. If you’re looking for a fun and satisfying rodizio experience, this place is definitely worth a visit!

Andrew Mcmahon

6 months ago

Staff were extremely attentive and polite. Had the filet mignon and shrimp. The sauce was delicious and surprisingly not sweet given it had slices of banana. My friend had the hamburger which was huge. Shrimp and octopus in garlic sauce appetizer, almond tart and tiramisu for dessert. I have been to all Fernandes' restaurants and all outstanding.

Roman Zelvenschi

3 months ago

Super friendly service. Amazing steakhouse and the whole dining experience.

sam uribe

3 years ago

Service was wonderful! Servers were extremely attentive. Out of everything ordered, the clams were the best. Everything else was sub-par. The food definitely needed more seasoning, very bland. Chorizo appetizer was good but pretty dry. My group was very excited to try this place based off the amount of positive reviews, we don’t see ourselves dining here again. The menu was also way overpriced for the quality of food we received.

John B

Waiter was great, the place is nice but nothing amazing, .... the food though, it was Horrible. Rodizio is the only edible option. Other than that, don't go here. Ordered a dish that seemed like Zuppa di Pesce (seafood mix in a red sauce over pasta) ... but the waiter said it's vodka sauce instead... interesting might be really good. Their "vodka sauce" was ketchup and mayonnaise... like the special sauce from a burger place. We had a party of 12 and no one liked their dish, and most dishes are around $65 each.

Miguel Silva

2 years ago

Food here was ok but it is a little pricey. Not saying it was bad because it wasn't just nothing special. I feel I could have gotten the same meal somewhere for a better price. Went on a Saturday night at 8pm and it was packed. Couldn't even get into valet parking so we had to look in the street. Doesn't seem like the best area to be walking around late at night. Make sure to make reservations. The service was good, the issue I had personally was I felt I was being rushed. We were having apps and he came and took my plate away before I got more calamari. I felt they could have come a few times more to check on us. I was looking for a waiter because I ran out of drinks. The place itself is nice and big. We were seated upstairs and it was pretty crowded. No music in the background but it's really loud. I could barely hear a friend 2 seats away. We also had this unnecessarily loud group behind us. It's a 25min drive for me to get here so I probably won't be coming back. I feel I can do same or better closer to me. If I was from the area I would like to give it another shot.

Sam

1 year ago

Went for the rodizio experience, and it did not disappoint. Tried at least 10 different meats (I lost count cause they were bringing them out so fast). Not all cuts were my taste, but they were hot and fresh. The sides of rice, plantains, beans and fries were good (especially the fries). I wish they grilled the pineapple more though. We also had the dulce de leches cheesecake and paella. Both very good 👍 Thank you to the servers who took care of us! We had a great time!

sandie lamberti

1 year ago

Dinner was delicious. Got the Rodizio was so good. My sister got a steak. She liked it but it was huge. Not bad right? Nephew got pasta n chicken in vodka sauce. Our friends wife got stuffed shrimp. The soda comes in cans which was fine with me. Who doesn't like a cold can of coca cola?et them know if its a special event.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 12–11 PM
Monday 12–10 PM
Saturday 12–11 PM
Sunday 12–10 PM
Thursday 12–10 PM
Tuesday 12–10 PM
Wednesday 12–10 PM

Price Range

$50–100