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Cafe Central

3.6 (29 reviews)
ModeratePortuguese, Seafood
Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Pork Caçoila
James S.

Delicious food, good service. Probably best calamari I've ever had and the bread was to die for.

Octopus Stew
Wes D.

Food came out very quickly, restaurant was about half full at the time. Service was fine but not over the top friendly, just to-the-point. Food tasted great, I am not portugese so dont have grandma's cooking to compare it to, but I really liked it. Tasted like home cooking to me. I will come back next time im in Bristol. Octopus stew was great, but you better like octopus because its just octopus, potatoes and broth.

Pork Bifana, por and clams and kale soup.
Eugene W.

Cafe Central is a small place in downtown Bristol that has excellent food. Love eating there and getting take out as well.

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The bife a casa is my favorite. Steak , rice, fries, egg and of course the red pepper. Delicious!

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over 10mins left on hold 3xs back to back never got to order horrible these people are very ignorant when and if busy

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Good downhome Portuguese food with an emphasis on seafood. It's nothing fancy, but you'll leave satisfied.

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4 years ago

Pass through to get a Portuguese steak sandwich every time I drive up to the Cape for my annual getaway from DC. Definitely a must

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5 years ago

I really like this place, the service is so good, and there punctuality is so great. Thank you!

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10 years ago

Love their codfish cakes and shrimp Mozambique! The place is small but cozy and the service has always been good.

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7 years ago

Fish did not smell good. Only had half of my dinner. Went home and was so sick from eating the baked cod fish. Won't be going back.

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Qhali Kitchen - Anticuchos peruanos autenticos

Qhali Kitchen

4.4(18 reviews)
1.3 mi

Completamente deliciosa autentica comida peruana . El dia de ayer estuve fue a conocer este…read morerestaurante nuevo en rhode island quedemos impresionadas. Por la autenticidad de los sabores peruanos en cada plato que probamos fue como si estuviéramos en los mejores restaurantes limeños y exclusivos del peru . La chef vanessa muy atenta nos preparo polo a la brasa con papas fritas ensalada y crema huacatay (verde ) aji de polleria y salsa chimichurri fue un deleite los sabores como tiene que ser me chupe hasta los dedos de lo rico que sabia. En el anticucho otro manjar bien marinado con sabor anticuchero original sus papitas hervidas su choclo grande peruano y sus cremas una fue crema huancaina y la otra fue aji en crema una total delicia peruana 100% RECOMENDADO limpio delicioso agradable atencion muy amables y atentos y la ubicacion del restaurante bastante decente y tranquilo en bristol tienen que conocer si gustan del sabor autentico peruano. Espero mi recomendacion le sea util gracias.!

Visited Qhali today to get takeout lunch. It's really nice inside, it was very clean and the food…read moresmelled great. The person who waited on me was very nice. The menu had some great choices but no prices. Not a big deal, as they are new and will probably be adding them eventually. I ordered the El Caprichoso Salad with grilled chicken breast and 3 beef empanadas. They said it would be about 20 minutes. It did take about 35 minutes, so I'm the future, I will order ahead of time. Everything is made from scratch and cooked to order so the extended time is understandable. The El Caprichoso salad was very good but...it came with yellow rice and not brown and there was no avocado. I didn't open it until I got to my parents house so I did not go back. I would definitely order it again but ensure that I check it before leaving. The beef empanadas were hand made with massa. They were so different than the empanadas that I have had in the past but I absolutely loved them. Before cashing out, they let me know they make desserts. Flan, Tres Leches, etc. I would definitely go back and maybe sit and eat there. There are only a few tables so I assume that they will get more once things start to get busier. Very fresh food, very good service. I'd recommend checking this place out if the menu interests you!

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Qhali Kitchen - Pollo a la brasa peruano

Pollo a la brasa peruano

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Portside Tavern

4.1(255 reviews)
0.3 mi
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Came back for dinner finally catching up with some friends. Again great spot, staff attentive and…read morekind, restaurant is clean and modern. Food was great, favorite was the steak frites with the parm sauce yum! The schnitzel special was a little dry but the side was excellent and the french dip was perfection.

Deserves a solid 2.5 stars, but that is not an option…read more Atmosphere was very noisy and crowded. Waitress did not check in to see how we liked our food after it was delivered, but otherwise gave great service with a smile. Menu is small and very meat and seafood centric - not especially ideal for picky eaters or vegetarians/vegans. The Thai wrap appetizer tasted exactly like the Asian salad you can buy in a bag at the grocery store for $3. They were not really 'wraps' but this pre-made salad tossed upon some leaves of lettuce, difficult to eat, and had only the smallest dallop of peanut sauce on them (which was the best part!) My partner's General Al's Chicken took you on a journey from savory to sweet to spicy flavor-wise, but there was something off about the taste that he did not care for (and I've never seen him dislike food at a restaurant. Ever.) My side salad was lettuce only doused in the same aforementioned Asian salad grocery store mix dressing, with lots of wilted/old lettuce that I had to pick out. My entree was good but tasted generic, like something I've had at other chain restaurants a million times before with no unique twist put on it. It had a sauce but it had little to no flavor - couldn't figure out what it even was and didn't remember it being on the menu - so it added nothing to the dish. There are lots of rave reviews here, but we just don't get it. We've ordered takeout from here before and that time, too, we were not overwhelmed with joy, just kind of 'whelmed.' Very 'meh,' and with so many other incredible food establishments within a 25 minute drive in Providence or in between, or even great local spots in town, this place just doesn't hold a candle. Not worth going back. It felt like a very novice chef was at the helm and dishes lacked inspiration and new, exciting flavors that we haven't seen before.

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Portside Tavern - Lobster roll with a side salad

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Boat House Waterfront Dining - Espresso Martini

Boat House Waterfront Dining

4.1(732 reviews)
3.7 mi
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Absolutely beautiful dining atmosphere…read more We called last minute for reservations and they were fully booked but managed to get our party of 4 on the south patio which is covered. The views were beautiful. We started with cocktails at one of the high top tables- to note there isn't service to these tables we had to bring the drinks from the bar. The parking lot was packed. Testament to a restaurant to be this busy on a Monday night. The food was excellent- well prepared and flavorful. We shared a desert. Everything was well prepared and the flavors were spot on. What a beautiful hidden gem!

Yesterday, we came to this beautiful, casual waterfront restaurant for a late lunch during this…read moreweekend's Nor'easter. We had a reservation for 3:45 p.m., but arrived a little early and were promptly seated at a table by the window, which turned out to be the perfect spot for watching the storm outside. Service was slow, even though the restaurant wasn't particularly busy at the time. We each started with a cocktail. I ordered the Lavender Spritz, which was light and very refreshing, while hubby had the Pineapple Negroni, which was definitely on the stronger side. We each preferred our own drink, so it worked out perfectly! For appetizers, hubby had the creamy clam chowder and shrimp corn fritters. He enjoyed the fritters, but felt the chowder was more thick than creamy. I ordered the crab cake, which was okay, although I've had better elsewhere. For our main courses, hubby ordered the cornmeal crusted haddock sandwich, which he said wasn't particularly memorable, while I went with the two-pound lobster stuffed with shrimp and scallops. It came with a choice of two sides, and I chose the wild rice pilaf and asparagus. I enjoyed my lobster, and the shrimp and slices of scallops were very tasty. I just wished there had been less buttered herb crumbs stuffing, as it was heavy for my taste. We were too full for dessert, but couldn't resist taking a slice of limoncello mascarpone cake back with us to enjoy later--and it turned out to be outstanding! Overall, we felt the food was somewhat overpriced. Hubby's take was a little stronger--he felt some of his dishes reminded him of catering hall food. I think part of what you're paying for here is the waterfront location and view.

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Boat House Waterfront Dining - Brunch buffet with breads, yogurt, salad, frittata, and more

Brunch buffet with breads, yogurt, salad, frittata, and more

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Miso Glazed Salmon*

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