*under new management* Updating my review as there has been some changes. The place got a makeover! Which is very nice but I wish it had more of theme. It's just generic decor. It's not bad, just not memorable. The menu changed a lot too. It's much smaller but the prices went up! So keep that in mind. Unfortunately I didn't get a picture of the new menu. I ordered one of the steaks and didn't realize it would come like pictured. It was tasty, but the menu lacks detail. I had a few questions about other items too. All the food we got was good! Anyways, I wish them luck! But just be aware there's a lot of changes if you haven't been in a while. read more

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Probably the best Portuguese restaurant I have ever been to in Connecticut! The chicken soup brought back memories from when I went to Portugal and how my grandmother made it. The food quality was high. All items were prepared adequately and had a strong, enjoyable flavor profile. Overall, the dining experience met expectations. This establishment can be recommended for individuals seeking Portuguese cuisine. read more

Went here for Mother's Day and both the clams in the appetizer and main meal had sandy grit taste. Order seafood and the shrimp and lobster tasted off. It was a rotten old taste. The only thing that was good was the service, You would expect good food when you pay over 400 for 6 people. Never again will we go here. read more

Best fish !! Very friendly service and fresh and great fish! Very good Portuguese wine - what else can you ask for? read more

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I asked for well done steak and they messed up the order twice they gave me half raw the first time the second time they gave me medium rare, Plus my parents ordered clams and shrimp and it was half raw and undercooked would not recommend coming here read more

Atlantic Restaurant - Portuguese Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

This great Portuguese restaurant has recently reopened under new owners, there have been many changes but for the better. The atmosphere was warm & inviting, the place felt fresh & clean. They are still working on their decor, bringing in Portuguese flair with a modern twist. The menu has been updated to which the food is authentic, Fresh & full of flavor. Prices are incredibly fair for the quality and portion sizes. The staff were friendly, polite & clearly making an effort to provide good service. Overall, we had an great time and look forward to coming back! read more

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The dining room has been renovated BEAUTIFULLY, the food was incredible and portions were great, and our service was top notch!!! We will definitely be back!!! read more

We had dinner here with friends. We were a large table and everything came out on time and cooked perfectly. The seafood plates are really delicious, as are the meat plates. Everything was fresh and the portions were great. Overall it was great, a hidden gem in Danbury. read more

Changed owners NOT the same. Prices doubled, portions smaller, salad no longer included with the meals. For example, a clam appetizer that was $12 is now $25! - crazy. The menu is 20% of what it was. NEVER going back! read more

This is such a hidden gem in Danbury. We love the authentic Portuguese food in a clean, nicely decorated interior. The menu includes a range of seafood and meats. However, we always go with the seafood and/ or the whole fish special. The meals come with a nice salad, bread and olives. The service is always wonderful. Nothing like a good Portuguese red wine and a fresh fish dish! Highly recommend! read more

Atlantic Restaurant - Whole fish - Portuguese Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

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Food quality has declined a bit, compared to last time I was here. (Food is still good. It used to be great!) The bread they served is from the night before, which for a Portuguese meal, makes the whole difference. Service is mediocre. There was only one server. Affordable rices. Not sure if I am willing to come back! read more

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Atlantic has been there for twenty years. There is a reason why. Great food at great prices. I love grilled sardines. A great dish at Atlantic. My wife likes the grilled chicken and we both love the specials. read more

Atlantic Restaurant - Grilled sardines with rice - Portuguese Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

I had their seafood dish for 45 $ . Lobster was tough and seemed pre cooked . I was handed dollar store quality lobster crackers that were useless ,I was going to ask for a hammer but that probably would not have got through the toughness of that shell either . Mother in law had excessively salty pork dish , two bites and done type of meal . Gross , cheap quality and over priced . One and done . read more

We have never been disappointed by the food and the service!!! The menu is varied but the seafood is the best

Ate there yesterday and it was the worst Portuguese food I've ever had. I ordered shrimp Mozambique the shirt was tiny def frozen from a bag and boiled. My husbands steak had no flavor. Very disappointing! read more

Very nice lunch. First time here, delicious food, friendly and attentive service, generous portions, reasonable prices. Will definitely return. I suggest you try it. I had some doubt, seeing some really negative reviews, but my experience was consistent with the great reviews. read more

Bunch of lazy restaurants that won't deliver but ask you to use a services to increase prices

One of the best restaurants around, very affordable, great service. Happy to bring my out of town friends to celebrate their anniversary.

Very good food and service. Steak on skewer was excellent, tender and tasty. Very reasonable priced. Worth a few more visits.

All of my family and I have eaten lunches and dinners at the Atlantic about once very two months for the past 25 years and every single experience has been wonderful. Having traveled and lived all over the world, we consider ourselves true foodies with very high standards. Their food is authentic, menu quite varied, and prices are very fair. For the past decade, they've been making excellent Brazilian caipirinas in addition to their normal bar services. In addition, their desserts are world class (as is their cappuccino.) We've also purchased their spectacular chocolate mousse cake several times for special occasions and, while fairly expensive, it serves about 30 people! I, personally, like both the main dining room atmosphere and all of the waitresses and have NEVER had poor service, although it is accurate to say that the restaurant isn't particularly fancy and sometimes the waitresses are busy--something that I appreciate a lot because any change from the family atmosphere would result in a price increase. Normally, I expect any restaurant to get a mix of reviews, but I must say I get really angry when I see negative and unfair reviews about one of my favorite places. One thing to remember--I find the restaurant crowd more variable than usual--i.e., sometimes it's almost empty and sometimes there's a party and open tables are scarce. Or Portugal or Brazil are having a major soccer match and the restaurant is full of fans. These are special occasions for us but might put off someone looking for a romantic date, so it's worth phoning in advance to gauge the scene. read more

Ordered food for pick up. Food was poorly wrapped, spilled all over my trunk. Seafood was over cooked. Would not recommend.

Really good food, really good value. Really good service. We stumbled on this place while visiting Danbury. Grilled sausage amazing. Lots of seafood in their seafood specialties. Only one thing separating 5 stars and 4. In the seafood paella, no need to use imitation crab. Having a while lobster, plenty of shrimp, mussels and bay scallops would have sufficed. Take the imitation crab out completely. No need for it and it lessens the quality. When traveling BACK to CT we will stop by again. Great. read more

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This was one of the worst experiences here. I came here thinking to get a great meal with my family for my fathers birthday. But instead, the waitress gave us an awful attitude she was like she was in a hurry and there were barely any people here. The food was good but the waiter did not give us a very pleasant experience. read more

Absolutely worst service ever, ruined my entire evening....i can't even explain how bad it was, salad never brought out, dinner for two more like dinner for one brought ny husband's meal out 15 minutes later he's done still no dinner for me....had to cancel my meal and they still had the audacity to charge me. I paid no tip Absolutely the worst experience evee and sad because we were there one time before and the food and service was good NEVER AGAIN IF YOY WANT TI HAVE YOUR NIGHT RUINED THIS WILL DO THE TRICK read more

It is very difficult to find good Portuguese food, even in Provincetown as everything has become very middle of the road in an attempt to appeal to as many people as possible. But the Atlantic offers the best in real old school Portuguese dining. Try the Espetada (beef Shis-ka-bob) or the Bife na Pedra (Steak on a Stone). Service is friendly and prices are very reasonable. It is a family owned and operated restaurant and I know of several people of Portuguese heritage who love the place and eat there frequently. read more

One word: Friday. Do not pass up the opportunity for over-the-top soups created and prepared by former Danbury Mayor Gene Enriquez at this lovely hideaway in Danbury! All are welcome by the amazing staff.... and the other food items are exquisite! Try the picy garlic shrimp appetizer... you will find yourself sopping up every drop of the sauce with bread! Tonight was a monk fish and rice special that sent our taste buds soaring. We arrived at 5:00 pm, sat at the bar and couldn't have felt more comfortable. Don't miss this amazing place filled with genuine Portuguese food and hospitality! Not to be missed!!! read more

Atlantic Restaurant - Portuguese Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

Reliably good food. The front door, back door and bar door beeps every time someone exits or enters. It's painful! The beeping in the restaurant really affects the ambiance and is so wildly unnecessary. Stop the beep. read more

Every time we come to Danbury, CT, we must stop at a Portuguese restaurant, usually 2 or 3 times before going back west. Atlantic has been our number one choice. But this time I was not impressed with the overall experience. Mainly because of potatoes served on both plates we ordered The chips that came with the steak didn't look or taste like they were made to order and the potato served with cod fish were small round potatoes, not bad but we were expecting "batatas ao murro" - a whole different experience. read more

* Wonderful Portuguese * Approaching this place I could smell the wonderful smells of smoke emanating from the kitchen exhaust. A very good sign, which had me scouring the grilled portions of the menu to get that flavour. Entering we found the place to be half crowded bar and half rather empty dining room (at lunch time). We chose to sit in the dining room for lunch. Even though the majority of people were in the bar (it was crowded in there), the waitress still provided efficient and friendly service in the dining room area. They brought a complimentary bread basket with Portuguese rolls. The crust was crunchy, with a pillow soft centre. These went well with butter - but could have been eaten alone as well easily. A good start! The Sardinhas Assadas (grilled sardines) were a very generous portion of six large sardines! The skin had been nicely charred, and the inside flesh was moist. They were very fresh and not fishy at all. A squeeze of lemon over the top and these were masterpieces! The Frango de Churrasco (grilled chicken) had a wonderful smoky crisp skin and perfectly tender well seasoned meat on the inside. The skin had a slight hint of spice to really round out the flavours. The portion was an entire half chicken. Delicious! Just to try some of the non-grilled items the Camarao Alinho (garlic shrimp) had at least 20 shrimp on the plate which were very fresh, plump, and mixed well with the garlicy sauce to highlight the natural shrimp flavour. Tasty! Was way too full for dessert, but had to try an espresso - which they did amazingly well. It had a nice rich crema, and a smooth finish. A perfect shot to end a wonderful meal! This mid sized family run Portuguese restaurant offers wonderful value. The food was well prepared, the portions very generous, priced very reasonably, all with wonderfully attentive service. A gem. read more

It's with great calamity that I give this 2 stars. I used to be such a big fan of this place from the first time I came here (back in 2006). I used to always get the Garlic Shrimp appetizer and wouldn't let the server take the dish away (after we finished) because I had bigger plans for the remaining sauce. I would then get the Steak on a Stone and pour that remaining sauce on top of it. I was always in heaven when I came here. I even brought many people here for a "first time" experience and we always left very happy and very full. Sadly, something has changed in the last 2 years because the quality has taken a sharp decline. I went once and the food was less than desirable - specifically the quality of the steak. As a consumer, I thought perhaps that in order to not pass rising food costs to the customer, they may have chosen a lesser quality steak. I also thought, this might have been a fluke and would return again. The next time I came - it was the same thing. The steak was very tough (despite my med-rare temp) and stringy. It's not a good thing when one needs to fight and "saw" through a steak because of the tough strings that make it up. Until someone I know tells me that the quality of the years past has returned, I will merely drive by with the proverbial tear in my eye of what was once a favority place. read more

Goat was very good. Plenty of marrow on the leg bones and the back bone strap muscles were well cooked! Very tasty! read more

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Came here for a few night with my pops when I came home. Very friendly and fun atmosphere. This is his spot, so walking in felt like I was walking into one of his good friends home for dinner. The bartenders are sweet, adorable, and know how to make a freakin drink....especially Rachel ;) See ya when i come home! read more

Very sad, but this place went downhill really fast. Service is very poor, food is dry and plates are loaded with rice and French fries. yesterday was my final visit there, I didn't even finish the espresso coffee. I use to look forward to go there..... read more

We arrived at lunch, and there was only one waitress for the bar, patio, and restaurant. As a result, service was very slow. In terms of food, the appetizers were very good--shrimp in garlic sauce and chourica over a flame. However, when the paelha arrived, the lobster smelled heavily of ammonia (indicating bad lobster). We sent it back and had lost our appetite, so we paid for the appetizers and left. read more

Food price / quality ratio 8. Atmosphere is like a catering hall. The bar area is nasty. Service was poor.. There was a piece of a broken toothpick in my chicken, which when pointed out to the waitress elicited no response at all. Our companions steak was well done, even though it was ordered medium rare. I received rice instead of the French fries that I ordered. I will not be returning to this place. read more

Liked the food, the service was alright, quiet place....went kind of late, was thankful to get food, but to be honest I've had better Portuguese food. Shrimp and chourico were very good read more

I usually get the soups for lunch. You can't go wrong with their vegetable soup. Their prices are really affordable and the staff is very friendly. My favorite dishes are the quail appetizer(very good portion) and the Bitoque steak. read more

the best Portuguese food in Connecticut. A great atmosphere for everyone.

If you've never had authentic Portuguese food, you'll think this place is amazing! But, growing up Portuguese all my life, this food doesn't even compare to the home cooked Portuguese food that my grandmother makes for me. I've eaten here more than one time. The service in the restaurant is always extremely slow, as there are only 1-2 people working. Although staff is friendly, they will take a while to get back your food and drinks. Although the restaurant portion during the day is not the greatest, the other half of Atlantic is a bar. It's always super packed at night so it also will take a while to get your drinks. There's not much space to sit once you get your drinks though. There are stools all around the bar space and a few tables inside and outside on the patio. One upside is that there is karaoke on Friday nights. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone who has never tried Portuguese food, if they don't mind waiting a couple hours for it. Other than that, I would not recommend it. read more

Atlantic is always a great place for some good seafood and steak. Nice to have a Portuguese restaurant that has a really nice wait staff. Everyone is friendly and the food is always fresh and delicious. I almost always order the grilled cod with baked potatoes. The fish specials are always good options. On this visit we also ordered the octopus salad that was a special. It was excellent. We highly recommend Atlantic if you are in the Danbury area. read more

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