This place is such a hidden gem. I came here after building up an appetite from longboarding for a…read morefew miles. All I have to say is DAYUM. the food is sooooo good. The service was really good. The people here are nice and tell you how it all works. They are also gonna do their best to fill you up if you do the all you can eat option lol. Speaking of which you can either eat and get charged by the weight of your plate or do all you can eat for $30. I reccomend doing the all you can eat. It's more practical and enjoyable. It's a nice sit down, chill, restaurant ambiance. Your won't regret coming here so please do.

This is our go-to for a yummy Brazilian snack called salgadinhos (sal-ga-gene-yos). They are such a…read morebig hit when we bring them to friends' houses that we are often asked to pick up orders of 200+ for them. My husband is Brazilian and while my Portuguese isn't horrible, I request an English speaker every time I call and they've been more than happy to help me in my native tongue . The place is small and intimate and is the perfect spot to grab lunch with a friend. We've even picked up some delicious desserts on the way out, and they never disappoint. They have a business account on WhatsApp where their menu is listed and you can place an order easily via text.

Came here just for coxinhas and pasteles. Pasteles are like Brazilian empanadas--though they're not…read moreas filled with meat, and have a big pocket of air. We ordered the ham and cheese, which surprisingly wasn't as salty as I thought it would be. The dough was perfectly flaky, and I loved eating the edges. Coxinhas were big--though not my favorite. They weren't quite as crispy on the outside as I would have liked. But the service was so friendly, and the food was good. I want to try coming during the day when everything is made and laid out for you. We ordered 4 coxinhas and 4 pasteles for 4 people...but the two of us ended up eating them all!

What came first: the chicken or the coxinha?…read more Located at 615 Broadway, Beach Point Cafe is a small Brazilian cafe and restaurant on the corner that has changed both name and ownership over the years. (Previous names of it being Pezao Cafe, Oba Oba Bakery & Lanchonete). I visited in the morning and was surprised to see an interesting set-up. You walk in, and there's a buffet section on the right of the restaurant. It's not all-you-can-eat, but each item is labeled by price. They have a ton of salgados, or fried snacks, such as pastels (empanadas), pamhonas (Brazilian tamales), puff pastries, pao de queijo (cheese bread), coxinhas (chicken/beef croquettes), and more. Around lunch time, they transition from baked goods and fried snacks to typical dinner items and soups. I'm a particular fan of the Saturday special, feijoada, the national dish of Brazil. It's a giant hearty bowl of slow simmered bean stew with a variety of meats, served with rice and collard greens on the side as well as farofa and pickled onions. If you're coming for their baked goods, it's best to come early while they're still fresh!

We stopped in for lunch. We had the Hawaiian burger (amazing!) and the Hot Cuca Libre burger…read more(amazing!). A lot looks good here. We'll try the pizza next time.

Came again because we had a pretty positive experience the first time. We ordered coxinhas, a…read moreburger and the bobo de cameron. The coxinhas were hard and dry on the outside. The burger was okay, but nothing special. The shrimp were over cooked and dry, and the sauce they were in was definitely not the best bobo de cameron I've tasted. The description of the bobo stated it would come with French fries, but instead came with potato sticks. Which is normal for the dish, but for some reason I expected French fries because their English menu (they have two separate menus) stated French fries. Everything was super salty. I don't think I'll come again.

I am here quite often and normally the food is good to great. Everything I had tonight was…read moreundercooked and awful, not sure if new chefs or what, and the staff was hardly attentive. Sent back the undercooked shrimp and garlic (undercooked and almost no garlic and was cold), the paella was bad and rice was crunchy and undercooked. Will give it another shot just based on previous experiences but if this was the first interaction, wouldn't be back.

I found the entire experience worth remembering. Every team member is genuinely welcoming. Their…read morecooking reminds me how good food can be. The rating system doesn't accommodate exceptional places. Having just settled nearby, this restaurant was a delightful discovery.

Frango. That's been on my mind recently. Since a Portuguese Instagram post or two touting it! I…read morenever really thought about bbq chicken at a restaurant. This restaurant was a last minute search idea by my brother and was the less fancy of the two he posed in Long Branch. The other was meh when I went a few years ago. I wanted hearty traditional fare in both food and ambience. Raízes fit the bill. I ordered Frango (half chicken) with Pork Ribs. Although it was one rib, it was large and the chicken sufficient. Under that protein, the plate was loaded with delicious French Fries and the other half rice. A large bowl of feijoada beans was put on the table and I shoveled many spoonfuls on my rice. The entire dish was delicious. The chicken absolutely mouthwatering. Bookmarked to return!

Ambiance, food. We ordered porterhouse steak M/R , came…read moreW/D, ordered garlic shrimp for appetizers, overcooked and hard as a rock. We were quite a large group (35 pax) can't say they had the experience to host such a large group. Very disappointed

Mar Belo has become my dad's favorite restaurant and it was only proper to have his 80th birthday…read morecelebration here. The service was wonderful throughout the meal. The entire staff was attentive and our guy Jefferson was awesome! Split the 50oz Tomahawk with my wife and cooked to perfection. Our servers first time cutting one table side and he was solid. I enjoyed the broccoli rabe. Get Sangria, red or white doesn't matter. Both are delicious. My daughter loved her lamb and Creme brûlée. The chocolate cake was a big hit at the table. Overall, everything was incredible and thank you to the entire staff for making it so. Definite game winning Touchdown!!

Usually I sleep on it and write my review the next day (... or day after) but I couldn't wait to…read moreshare how amazing Mar Belo was! Let's start with the warm welcome... we had been driving all day and our outfits were not matching the vibe. I explained it to our waitress and she was so understanding making us feel at home from the start. The restaurant is gorgeous... white linen, glasses that are lined up perfectly. You walk in expecting the best and they DELIVER! Everything was perfect! The service. The suggestions. And the FOOD! I almost don't know where to start. I'm a trust your server kind of girl. When we were debating on which sangria to get, I asked our server which one and he suggested red... perfect! Whatever you do, don't skip the sangria! It's so well balanced - not too sweet, just the right amount of alcohol and it's juicy! Not sure how else to describe it. Honestly the best part was whenever my glass was low (we got a pitcher) anyone who walked past filled us up. Not just our server. What more could you ask for? It was the small things that made this experience special. Things you can't skip... 1) the garlic shrimp! Looks spicy but it's not - super flavorful and you want more. A hit at our table. As I'm writing this... everything was hit! The calamari, the shish kebab, the Iberico, the cheesecake, the rice pudding... all of the things were perfect! I literally have leftovers that I can't wait to eat for breakfast. 10/10... highly recommend!

Excellent, authentic, Brazilian "diner" or "truck stop" fare. Simple fare in Brazil is often…read morewonderful. Sergio's brings that to Long Branch and Philadelphia! Well seasoned food and huge portions. One platter serves two easily! Delicious! Homey atmosphere and attentive service turned this into an amazing experience! We'll be back. And we'll look up their sister restaurant in Philly!

Big portion food. We ordered the chicago, big rocky, picanha bbq, and caesar salad. The picanha bbq…read morewas quite pricey but after receiving it it was definitely worth it because of such a big portion. The caesar salad was great as well its not frozen it was definitely fresh and chicken was grilled it was nice and warm when it arrived to us.