Food was excellent, enjoyed the atmosphere. had sardines as an appetizer, they were cooked perfectly with a lot of flavor. The scallops in my papaya were of excellent texture and melted in your mouth.I also recommend the grouper. which was cooked perfectly.
We went for Easter and didn't realize there was an Easter dinner menu, so our options were somewhat limited compared to what is on the regular menu and prices were slightly higher. Food was excellent. Service- was over worked and limited. Our waiter came by maybe once after taking our order and that was just to hand us our check which we asked a busboy to get for us. They don't rush you - which was very nice - especially on a holiday and in a packed restaurant.
Zoe Stokes
We had our wedding reception here, and today we revisited to enjoy the delicious food, excellent service, and quaint atmosphere.
E S
First time dining at this lovely Portuguese restaurant in Long Branch. The food was delicious...perfectly prepared and seasoned. The red snapper with shrimp risotto was mouthwatering! The drinks were delicious, as well. The staff was very attentive without being overbearing. We will definitely be back with friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Grace Perez
Love this place, one of my favorite places in Long Branch, I greatly recommend the lamb, Salmon, their sangria is so good. You won’t be disappointed but make sure to make reservation especially over the weekend because it gets extremely busy. Parking is free but might be challenging to find a close one and you might need to walk.
We were back again for dinner on a Saturday with friends. We all sat at the bar with our favorite bartender, Joe. The filet mignon, skirt steak, Tomahawk for two (45 oz) and the Iberico Albanico were all thoroughly enjoyed. We will be back again.
Aaron Levine
Some of the best food in Long Branch. The Portuguese cuisine is met with Great hospitality and options for everyone not to mention cocktails and wine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Skirt Steak
I look forward to going back as I enjoyed my dinner and would like to try some other dishes as they all looked delicious. Lovely ambience and not too noisy to enjoy with a group and be able to hear each other. The bar area looked like a nice area to go after work for a quick drink.
PeterS
This visit was for a pre theater meal prior to attending a performance at the nearby NJ Rep. Appetizer (Chorizo), Entree (Racks of Lamb, each order perfectly cooked, to suit Rare and Medium enthusiasts), and dessert (shared Tartufo) were all excellent! Rack of Lamb entree pairing with Spanish potatoes and a delightful mixture of vegetables was arguably the best combination we have experienced in any NYC or NJ venue. Dining room was understandably a little noisy and busy on a Saturday evening but wait staff and Maitre De worked assiduously to overcome these constraints.
Amazing food and sangria. Love the paella. Excellent service. Great for group or date night.
Beverly Bradley
Super friendly staff.
JamesB
Tables are literally 10 inches away from one another. Way too close for a Valentine's Day romantic dinner. The food was over cooked a bit . Not as good as it usually is. Some of the appetizers were not available at 8:15pm on Valentine's Day
MDaddyHayden
Our waiter (Lucas) took care of everything, including pouring our wine. We didn't lift a finger. This is dining service not that often seen any longer. Food was fresh and superb. Definitely recommend.
KeithC
Food and service were amazing ! Cannot wait to go back and we will not wait long. Honestly , one of the best dining experiences ever. Octopus was superb , red sangria is delicious , and the paella was out of this world
Food was excellent, enjoyed the atmosphere. had sardines as an appetizer, they were cooked perfectly with a lot of flavor. The scallops in my papaya were of excellent texture and melted in your mouth.I also recommend the grouper. which was cooked perfectly.
We went for Easter and didn't realize there was an Easter dinner menu, so our options were somewhat limited compared to what is on the regular menu and prices were slightly higher. Food was excellent. Service- was over worked and limited. Our waiter came by maybe once after taking our order and that was just to hand us our check which we asked a busboy to get for us. They don't rush you - which was very nice - especially on a holiday and in a packed restaurant.
We had our wedding reception here, and today we revisited to enjoy the delicious food, excellent service, and quaint atmosphere.
First time dining at this lovely Portuguese restaurant in Long Branch. The food was delicious...perfectly prepared and seasoned. The red snapper with shrimp risotto was mouthwatering! The drinks were delicious, as well. The staff was very attentive without being overbearing. We will definitely be back with friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place, one of my favorite places in Long Branch, I greatly recommend the lamb, Salmon, their sangria is so good. You won’t be disappointed but make sure to make reservation especially over the weekend because it gets extremely busy. Parking is free but might be challenging to find a close one and you might need to walk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Spanish Octopus, Skirt Steak, Fried Calamari
Joe and staff are great. Always a good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Espresso Creme Brulee
We were back again for dinner on a Saturday with friends. We all sat at the bar with our favorite bartender, Joe. The filet mignon, skirt steak, Tomahawk for two (45 oz) and the Iberico Albanico were all thoroughly enjoyed. We will be back again.
Some of the best food in Long Branch. The Portuguese cuisine is met with Great hospitality and options for everyone not to mention cocktails and wine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Skirt Steak
I look forward to going back as I enjoyed my dinner and would like to try some other dishes as they all looked delicious. Lovely ambience and not too noisy to enjoy with a group and be able to hear each other. The bar area looked like a nice area to go after work for a quick drink.
This visit was for a pre theater meal prior to attending a performance at the nearby NJ Rep. Appetizer (Chorizo), Entree (Racks of Lamb, each order perfectly cooked, to suit Rare and Medium enthusiasts), and dessert (shared Tartufo) were all excellent! Rack of Lamb entree pairing with Spanish potatoes and a delightful mixture of vegetables was arguably the best combination we have experienced in any NYC or NJ venue. Dining room was understandably a little noisy and busy on a Saturday evening but wait staff and Maitre De worked assiduously to overcome these constraints.
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Amazing food and sangria. Love the paella. Excellent service. Great for group or date night.
Super friendly staff.
Tables are literally 10 inches away from one another. Way too close for a Valentine's Day romantic dinner. The food was over cooked a bit . Not as good as it usually is. Some of the appetizers were not available at 8:15pm on Valentine's Day
Our waiter (Lucas) took care of everything, including pouring our wine. We didn't lift a finger. This is dining service not that often seen any longer. Food was fresh and superb. Definitely recommend.
Food and service were amazing ! Cannot wait to go back and we will not wait long. Honestly , one of the best dining experiences ever. Octopus was superb , red sangria is delicious , and the paella was out of this world