Spain 92 Introduce
For New Jersey residents seeking an authentic and memorable taste of the Iberian Peninsula, finding a local gem that transports them to Spain is a delight. Nestled in Raritan, Somerset County, Spain 92 is an established Spanish restaurant that has been serving the community for years, building a loyal following with its traditional dishes, exceptional service, and inviting atmosphere. It stands out in the Central Jersey dining scene as a dependable choice for both a quick, elegant lunch and a special, romantic dinner.
The restaurant’s name, Spain 92, pays homage to a landmark year in Spanish culture, evoking the spirit of the Barcelona Olympics and other significant events of that time. This inspiration is carried through into the dining experience, which aims to present a comprehensive sampling of Spain's diverse "Platos Regionales," ensuring an unforgettable culinary journey without leaving New Jersey.
The menu is a rich tapestry of Spanish classics, emphasizing both fresh seafood and savory meat entrees. Diners frequently rave about the expertly prepared Paella, offered in both the classic Paella Marinera (shellfish casserole with saffron rice) and the hearty Paella Valenciana (adding chicken and Spanish sausages). Appetizers are a strong start, with favorites like Gambas Al Ajillo (shrimp sautéed with olive oil, garlic, and spices) and Calamares A La Romana (deep-fried calamari) setting the stage. Beyond the seafood, the Meats Entrees feature substantial options such as Solomillo Spain 92 (slices of filet mignon with shrimp in a garlic, tomato, and brandy sauce) and tender veal dishes like Ternera Corunesa.
The commitment to authenticity and quality is evident in every dish, from the comforting complimentary soup served at both lunch and dinner, to the traditional Crema Catalana for dessert. The restaurant prides itself on using fresh ingredients and preparing everything meticulously, ensuring that whether you're ordering a simple tapas or a grand Paella, the flavor is cozy, perfectly seasoned, and richly authentic.
Spain 92 is conveniently situated in the Borough of Raritan, which is known for its dense suburban feel, friendly community, and excellent proximity to other major towns like Somerville and Bridgewater. Raritan, located in Somerset County, provides a welcoming, historic backdrop for this upscale-casual dining establishment. The location is easily accessible, making it a perfect spot for locals and those traveling from other parts of Central New Jersey for a memorable meal.
The address is: 1116 US-202, Raritan, NJ 08869, USA. Its position right on US-202 South ensures high visibility and ease of travel. Crucially for New Jersey diners, the restaurant provides ample parking with a dedicated Free parking lot, eliminating the typical hassle of street parking. The establishment goes above and beyond to ensure a comfortable experience for all guests, with full accessibility features including:
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Spain 92 offers a versatile array of services and dining options to suit various needs and occasions, maintaining a high standard of table service and guest care.
- Dining Options: Available for Lunch, Dinner, and Dessert with comfortable Seating and dedicated Table service.
- Reservation Policy: Accepts reservations, with dinner reservations highly recommended, especially on weekends, due to its popularity.
- Service Modes: Offers Curbside pickup, Takeout, and traditional Dine-in service for maximum convenience.
- Private Dining: A private dining room is available for parties and events, making it an excellent venue for corporate events, anniversaries, birthdays, and private receptions. Semi-private arrangements in the main dining room are also possible.
- Payment: Accepts multiple convenient payment methods including Credit cards, Debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
Beyond the menu, Spain 92 has cultivated a unique atmosphere and service profile that keeps customers returning time and again. These highlights speak to the overall quality of the establishment:
- Exceptional Beverage Program: Known for Great cocktails, a fantastic Great wine list, and house-made specialties like the popular red Sangria, which is praised for its balance and fresh fruit. Alcohol, Beer, and Hard liquor options are also comprehensive.
- Speed and Service: Recognized for its Fast service and attentive staff, who ensure guests feel welcome and acknowledged throughout their visit.
- Specialty Menu Items: Serves local specialty items and offers healthy options alongside rich Comfort food and small plates (tapas), catering to varied dietary preferences.
- Atmosphere and Ambiance: The atmosphere is a delightful mix—Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, and Upscale—featuring beautiful linen settings, Spanish-style pottery, and a welcoming, warm interior. It is an ideal spot for Groups, Tourists, Solo dining, and couples looking for a romantic evening.
- Dessert and Coffee: Highlights include Great dessert choices, such as the delicate Crema Catalana, complemented by Great coffee.
- Family Amenities: High chairs are available for families dining with children, ensuring comfort for the youngest guests.
- Onsite Amenities: Features a Bar onsite and well-maintained Restrooms.
To make a reservation or inquire about private dining, New Jersey diners can reach Spain 92 directly via phone. Reservations are highly recommended, particularly for dinner, to secure your preferred time.
Address: 1116 US-202, Raritan, NJ 08869, USA
Phone: (908) 704-9292 or +1 908-704-9292
For those in New Jersey seeking an authentic Spanish dining experience, Spain 92 represents an excellent choice that balances traditional cuisine with a polished, friendly environment. What truly makes this restaurant worth choosing is the combination of its acclaimed food and its commitment to the overall dining experience.
Diners consistently highlight the quality of the seafood and the richness of the sauces—from the perfectly sautéed Gambas Al Ajillo, which has reached "best ever" status for some, to the succulent Mariscada options. The large portion sizes, such as the Paella being often generous enough to split, add excellent value. Furthermore, the dedication to guest satisfaction shines through in the service, where staff, known to be very friendly and attentive, strive to make every guest feel comfortable, even acknowledging them warmly as they pass by. The availability of a full bar with an excellent wine list and memorable cocktails, particularly the highly praised house Sangria, enhances any meal.
Whether you are looking for a lively meal with friends, a cozy spot for solo dining, or an elegant backdrop for a special occasion, Spain 92 in Raritan offers a slice of Spanish culture and cuisine that is both authentic and inviting—a true culinary destination in Somerset County.
Spain 92 Menu
Appetizers
- Gambas Al Ajillo $9.95
shrimp sauteed with olive oil, garlic and spices.
- Calamares A La Romana $9.75
deep fried calamari.
- Almejas Spain 92 $9.50
clams in a green sauce, chef manny's speciality.
- Almejas A La Marinera $9.50
clams in a marinera sauce.
- Almejas Al Casino $9.50
casino style stuffed clams chef manny's stuffing.
- Champinones Rellenos $9.50
fresh mushrooms caps stuffed with crabmeat.
- Vieiras Compostela $9.50
sea scallops on the sheell, stuffed with crabmeat and melted cheese.
- Chorizos Espanoles $9.75
grilled spanish sausages, rioja style.
- Mejillones A La Gallega $9.50
canadian mussels in green or marinera sauce.
Salads
- Ensalada Espanola $3.00
lettuce, tomatoes, onions w/ olive oil & vinegar.
- Ensalada De Esaprragos $4.00
white asparagus in cold vinaigrette dressing.
- Ensalada De Toma/ajo $4.00
slice of tomatoes topped with fresh garlic and house dressing.
- Morrones Mediterraneo $4.50
imported spanish roasted red peppers topped w/ fresh garlic, spice and balsamic vinegar.
Meats Entrees
- Grilled Fillet Mignon
- Solomillo Spain 92 $22.75
slices of filet mignon sauteed with shrimp and cooked in a garlic, tomato and brandy sauce.
- Ternera Corunesa $20.25
tender veal cutlets sauteed w/ fresh mushrooms, cooked in a sherry & brandy sauce.
- Ternera A La Marcel $20.25
tender veal cutlets sauteed with toasted almonds and cooked in a sherry sauce.
- Ternera Spain 92 $20.25
tender veal cutlets, stuffed with ham and cheese prepared in a sherry wine and lemon sauce.
- Pork Chops A La Gallega $18.95
boneless pork loin, center cut sauteed w/ garlic, onions & peppers cook in a tomato, brandy sauce.
- Bistec De Lomo $19.75
delicious cut of grilled sirloin steak.
- Polo Alicante $18.95
boneless chicken breast sauteed w/ toast almonds in a sherry sauce.
- Pollo Spain 92 $19.95
boneless chicken breast sauteed with shrimp, cooked in a garlic, wine, tomato and brandy sauce.
- Pollo Al Ajillo $18.95
chicken cooked in a sherry, red wine and garlic sauce, ( bone or boneless).
- Pollo Corunesa $18.95
boneless chicken breast sauteed w/ mushrooms and cooked in brandy and wine sauce.
- Pollo Gallega $18.95
boneless chicken breast cooked w/ onions and peppers in a hot marinera sauce.
- Arroz Con Pollo $18.95
boneless chicken breast cooked w/ spanish saffron rice & spanish sausages, topped w/ red peppers.
Seafood
- Mariscada Spain 92 $22.95
shellfish casserole, cooked in a marinera sauce, rice on the side.
- Mariscada Salsa Verde $22.95
shellfish casserole, cooked w/ olive oil, garlic & parsley, green sauce rice on the side.
- Paella Marinera $22.95
shellfish casserole, cooked with spanish saffron rice.
- Paella Valenciana $22.95
shellfish casserole w/ chicken and spanish sausages cooked w/ spanish saffron rice.
- Colas De Langosta $25.95
baby lobster tails, broiled or cooked in a green, marinera or hot sauce.
- Surf & Turf $26.95
grilled filet mignon and broiled baby lobster tails.
- Barcelona 92 $26.95
sergio's olympic feast, 1/2 lobster, clams, scallops, shrimp, mussels & lobster tail a broiled.
- Camarones Leoncavallo $18.95
shrimp sauteed with sweet peppers and cooked in a spicy marinera sauce, sergio's favorite.
- Camarones Salsa Verde $18.95
shrimp sauteed with garlic, olive oil, fresh parsley & sherry wine, green sauce.
- Camarones Flamenca $19.95
jumbo shrimp sauteed w/ fresh basil, garlic and cooked in a tomato brandy sauce.
- Camarones Con Scallops Spain 92 $19.75
shrimp & sea scallops in a green, marinera or hot sauce.
- Camarones Con Scallops Ole $19.75
shrimp & sea scallops sauteed w/ garlic cooked in a lemon sauce.
Fish
- Salmon Al Horno $19.50
salmon steak, fresh no bones broiled w/ wine and lemon juice.
- Sword Fish $22.75
- Sea Bass $23.75
chilean sea bass, broiled w/ wine and lemon juice.
Vegetables/ Dishes
- Flamenco De Vegetables $15.25
assorted vegetables sauteed with olive oil, garlic and spices and served over saffron spanish rice.
- Paella De Vegetables $15.25
assorted vegetables casserole cooked with spanish saffron rice.
- Primavera De Vegetables $15.75
Spain 92 Details
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1Food good. Paella enough to split and flan delish. Veg soup excellent. Only issue is waiters really do speak or understand English so some things are missed.
October 10 · Sandra RossLovely restaurant! Will definitely come back! When I first showed up, the staff seemed relatively confused when I first entered and I did not feel welcome at first. From the confused looks on the staff's faces, I briefly wondered if maybe I was underdressed or if they didn't have a dedicated server on the schedule yet, but someone eventually took the initiative to greet and seat me and all was well. As soon as I sat down, I was offered drinks before I was able to look at a menu, so I assume the person who served me (Santiago) was more used to being a bartender -- however, very friendly and attentive service from him and the others who served me. The bread was so soft; light and airy on the inside and crispy on the outside. I was obsessed. The little disposable things of whipped butter were odd and made me feel wasteful; I would have liked to have a slice of butter or something on the side instead. Might help their food cost and it looks more presentable. I got a red sangria, which is not on their drink menu but I saw it everywhere in the reviews so I had to get one. Sangria was very yummy with little pieces of plum and orange, and chilled. Well balanced. It was the perfect portion size for me as well. Escargot and shrimp special was delicious. Very hot, and the shrimp was perfect. So juicy and popped in my mouth. Escargot was soft and melted in my mouth, not rubbery in the slightest. Flavourful, comforting, fresh sauce. Love the fresh garlic and herbs. Perfectly seasoned and refreshing. Brought out the perfect earthiness in the escargot. I love that the garlic had the slightest bit of bite to it -- perfect for this dish! I thought it was weird to have the parsley garnish with such long stems, but maybe that's a personal preference. I love that they kept the escargot in the shell. Beautiful for playing and presentation and fun because it makes it more tactile of an experience! As for the atmosphere, the linen folds are beautiful. The blue lighting is odd - stuck out to me as it doesn't really fit with the rest of the theme in my opinion. I love the paper doilies served with everything. So so cute and made me feel like I was at a Spanish grandmother's home. Perfect for the brand of what they were doing, whether their brand is intended to be comforting or not. I was treated very friendly and politely, and I was acknowledged every time someone passed me, which made me feel welcome and made the service feel very attentive. It made me feel like I could ask anything at any time and never be a bother. The Paella flavour was cozy, perfectly seasoned and delicious. The peas looked and tasted a bit like they were cooked from freezer burnt peas. The rice was the perfect tenderness and ripe with brothy flavour. I couldn't taste too much of the saffron, but no blame bc saffron is expensive and it's relatively mild anyway. I will happily overlook this bc of the state of the economy right now. I love that they served it in the pan it was cooked in, and that the whole lobster is in there. Preserves the flavour and texture and makes excellent use of the shell for the flavour of the dish as a whole! Excellent cohesiveness in the dish overall. The chicken pieces in there were slightly overcooked, which made them a bit dry. Lobster showed signs of being overcooked, and it was a bit tough, but it tasted fine. Paella may have also been dying in the window slightly because I eat really slow. Crema catalana was delicious. Lightly sweet, delicate, not too rich. Like a creme brulee, but more spiced than vanilla and a thinner brulee shell. Custard is more liquidy than a creme brulee (made with while milk instead of heavy cream?). Because of this, the brulee shell slid around a bit instead of crunching down when I cut into it. Custard almost tasted very lightly herby on the backnote, but idk what it is. I would have liked some berries and mint or some kind of garnish with it. Thank you for everything! I will happily return! ❤️
September 11 · Ruthy GerstenbergerAmazing food.Must try the soft shell crab.Service was great and we had a warm welcome by the owner.Would visit again to try new options and enjoy the hospitality
July 20 · Neha KumarleySergio is so nice and made it feel so welcoming. Amazing food and service!!! The sangria was sooo good. Steaks were cooked perfectly. Asked for medium rare and it was not overcooked. Highly recommend this place
October 18 · Joelle SantosDelicious food. I love me a good paella & that pulpo was on point! Also tried other appetizers including the mussels which were fantastic.I thought the service was great & accomodating, they explained the dishes thoroughly. We'll be back!
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