3 things you need to know Food is incredible The staff is wonderful And the Portuguese wine and beer is great Big fan of this place after trying it out..I highly recommend it read more

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Really not clean , really loud. You have to shovel the snow out the ground after it falls. There's only street parking and way too many cars on the road. I can't drive to get to school and work in the morning. read more

I haven't been so impressed by a restaurant for a long time! We went in on a whim looking for Brazilian/Portugese in Bridgeport and was immediately greeted by a friendly server. The a la carte menu is in Portugese and it looks like most patrons eating there do speak the language so it's probably authentic? The buffet had an assortment of delicacies and you can pick and choose whatever you want (priced per plate, not totally sure the full pricing structure but the small to go box was $10 and I think the medium was $14?), so we got to try some tasty pork bean stew with bacon & tripe, ribs, etc. Regret not trying the chicken dishes too as they look great. Staff was friendly, welcoming and very helpful when we asked what was in each dish. Would most definitely come back again! read more

This is my second time here, and first time for dinner. For lunch I had the fried fillet of cod with bacalao with potatoes, onions and it was really good. Now I ordered the grilled octopus and came with batatas ao murro, sautée broccoli rabe and all drizzled with lots of olive oil and thin fried garlic slices, and it was amazing! Simple and amazing! Now the fish - Pescada com todos ( Fish with all others) was a little bland but it was good, all very healthy, again simple and very typical Portuguese food! read more

Avenida - Portuguese Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

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Competition amongst Portuguese restaurants is fierce in Bridgeport, and after trying fish, pork, and chicken from Avenida's lunch buffet I can confirm that they are not clowning around at all. read more

Amazing food! I am 100% Portuguese and this is awesome. Everything is fresh and changes daily. Small place with about 15 tables. Typical Portuguese tavern. They also do takeout which I have ordered for dinner parties. A must try!!! read more

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If you are In the mood for terrible service and a stark attitude from the waitress when asked why we've been waiting over 40mins for the meal in an empty restaurant; this is your place! Was my first experience to try Portuguese food but after this encounter (we walked out of the place) I think I'll go to other, better tasting cuisines and a place with trained wait-staff. read more

Outstanding service and some of the most authentic port food you will find anywhere outside Europe.

I come here every chance I get. The food is exquisite, and the service is fantastic. Lunch buffet is to die for. Real food. Everything made from scratch. Fantastic prices. You know a restaurant is good when all the local workers come here for lunch. Wonderful place. read more

The food was out of this world and mouth watering, bringing me back to my vacation in Portugal a few years back! What a great addition to the neighborhood with real authentic meals. You can tell all the ingredients are very fresh and a lot of thought is put into the menu, including the daily specials. We have even come back for takeout orders when we couldn't make it to the restaurant to satisfy our craving! We've recommended Avenida to essentially all of our friends at this point who are in the area and neighboring towns. Add this spot to your bucket list ! read more

We tried to go there tonight after reading all the reviews about how delicious it is, however we were so disappointed to find the restaurant closed. Please update the hours, here. Thanks. We will try to go again when you are open. read more

I would come back here in a second for any occasion arbitrary. The food is great, the staff is nice, the environment is casual and clean, and it doesn't break the bank - at all. I don't believe you can go wrong with anything on the menu. I'd go a half hour out of my way to come here. read more

Menu seems more dinner not lunch. Ended up ordering from buffet. Chicken parm, comes with potatoes, veggies and rice. Not impressed. Fork needed to be replaced. read more

This place has 5 stars in every way! The service is excellent, everyone is very friendly and super attentive. The food is absolutely phenomenal. I had the goat, potatoes, and rice and it was so soft, and fell right off the bone! The rice with the gravy from the goat was perfect! For the appetizer I had garlic shrimp was to die for. I HIGHLY recommend avenida if you're looking for some delicious Portuguese food!! read more

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Catered food was good but pricey. The staff were friendly but helpful. The place needs a major updating and street parking is difficult to find. read more

While the wait for the food was unusually long it was so well worth it. Restaurant was very spanking clean as was the bathroom, although I almost slipped and fell on my way to the bathroom (with rubber casual shoes mine you) because of what appeared to be a recently mopped floor without the "Wet Floor" warning sign. A lot of locals, Portuguese, eat here and know each other as they walk in & greet each other. Parking can be difficult if you're looking for parking on the main road so be patient and don't give up too soon before resorting to parking on the side streets and your efforts will pay off. I had the sauté codfish, a typical Portuguese dish serve with boiled red potatoes, Broccoli with olive oil dressing and my wife had the Bronzino fish with boiled broccoli, carrots, russet potatoes and olive oil. Both tasted very fresh, served very hot off the stove and an excellent value for the price, $17 & $18 respectively. I also ordered a glass of red wine, as recommended because Portuguese drink red wine with everything including fish and I drank and enjoyed all of it. As the wine "aired out" it took on a miraculously real fruity pleasantly sweet taste. We shared a flan that was very light in texture and sugar. I think it needed a little more body (creamier) and a little more sweetener (not much more). My wife and I had black Coffee (with no sugar or milk) and thought it was most flavorful, fresh and "sweet" without any acidic or bitter overtones. My only very small suggestion on what I think could be improved, which is not a lot, is that the bread should have been served warm because it was spongy cold and they should go light and easy on the olive oil dressing that is served on the veggies served with the cod fish or, better yet, serve the dish without the olive oil and allow the patron the opportunity to serve him or herself the amount of olive oil he or she prefers over the veggies, since the olive oil is also served with the meal; the counter argument may be that this is how typical Portuguese dishes are served but as a practical matter, just as Puerto Rican boiled root vegetables that are typically also served with olive oil, the option may similarly remain to allow a patron to pour the amount of olive oil preferred on the veggies without sacrificing the quality OR presentation of the dish. I would consider returning back because the food overall was very good, fresh and true to its ethnic tradition. read more

Just had the most wonderful meal with my wife, hosted by the gracious owner Paul and his server Rui. Started with a Portugal Beer and Portugal wine. perfect. After consulting with Paul, decided on the NY strip served rare on a heated stone that allowed us to cook our meat to our liking. The protein was served with a traditional garlic and oil sauce that was light and delicious and sea salt. What else could you ask for. Second course was a grilled Branzino halved and plated for 2 served with broccoli rabe and boiled potatoes. My wife was so happy because it was perfect. Third course the grilled marinated octopus which was tender and delicious. Dessert was Portuguese grappa and port wine and their homemade pudding cake. Add on proud stories of Pauls home of Portugal made this a 5 star dining experience. Thank you and we will see you soon to try the rest of the menu. The Chines, Larry and Nia read more

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I had lunch here and it was good. You can select something off the buffet or order off the menu. We decided to have two pork items from the buffet. It was very tasty and the portions were large. It was filled with locals and very crowded. I will probably return to try other items off the menu. read more

Avenida - Saute Pork with rice pilaf and veggies - Portuguese Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

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Absolutely amazing food. Wide variety of food- Authentic Portuguese and the best breakfast sandwiches around. And very inexpensive!

Picked up a tray of bacalhou a bras and it was amazing. I have ordered from here on server occasions over the years. Usually I remember too late to get a food order in around the holidays. This year I called a few days ahead of time and got my order in. Food was ready when I requested and they called to let me know also. Everything was delicious, super fresh. Highly recommend this place for anyone needing great Portuguese dish for a party or special event. read more

I love this place!! It is a great dining experience for 2 people or a large group. Go for lunch or dinner and you will not be disappointed. Each time I have gone I have tried something different and I loved everything I ate. The food is so tasty & delicious! The portions are large and it is so reasonably priced. The owners are so hospitable and the service is excellent. Make sure you save room for their dessert selection and amazing cappuccino's. I hope you enjoy your experience as much as I do every time I go to Avenida. I cannot wait to go back! Enjoy!! read more

The food is out of this world amazing. Finally a place with an authentic Portuguese cuisine. If your looking for a quick bite for lunch or a wonderful place to take your date for dinner, I highly recommend Avenida. 5 Stars all around! read more