A Michelin restaurant in Downtown SJ? Ample parking in the…read morearea, the interior has quite a bit of seating (no outdoor seating). The staff was helpful and answered all of our questions. Food was served fresh and hot. If you come around 7pm or 8pm, you'll probably need reservations. Recommendations: 'Pao de quejio' cheese bread Francesinha sandwich

First time trying Portuguese food! Never had Portuguese food before much less petiscos which is…read morebasically tapas. The food is very similar to Spanish tapas. The flavor profile is slightly different but I could barely notice since I'm not so familiar with the cuisine. Food: Lingicua- dope presentation. It arrives on fire to your table. Pretty cool and the taste is good but ultimately it's just a sausage. Class streamed in white wine/garlic- really tasty. I really enjoyed this dish. It has a very similar profile to other clam/mussels in white wine dishes so I dunno if you necessarily hafta try it here but it was good. Octopus- was also really good but I wouldn't say any better or worse at other places over had octopus Duck rice- this was just ok. Duck was a lil dry. At $45 I wouldn't recommend. The portion is also tiny. I thought it was gonna be like a big paella or something. Overall everything was solid/tasty. Cocktails were surprisingly good. I'll say the only thing is the value/price. Portions are tiny and some things like the rice are really pricey for the portion that you get so I'd def be aware of that.

Finally got to try them. Unfortunately no malasadas until 1.5 hr later. Was given the option to…read morepre-order. Apparently you can call to preorder too ? Got the tarts and wow very flaky !! The lamination and butter was spot on. The filling was just a touch too sweet for us. Had the original and the apple cinnamon. Didn't except the apple to be a fave, but it was. Think of an elevated apple pie or even an elevated McDonald's apple pie. Don't skip out, try it ! Also had the coconut brioche, very light but not much coconut flavor. I would come again if in the mood !

I wanted to like this place, but I just don't see the hype…read more The pastries were stale and lacked flavor. Even the malasadas were underwhelming and if you think they are similar to Leonard's, then this does not come close. For the Portuguese tarts, they were served a bit cold. I'd recommend reheating them. The crust was so oily it seeped through the napkin and the filling was overly sweet. I took one bite and couldn't finish it. Overall, the texture and flavor didn't meet expectations. Service was decent but the staff were not friendly. This was a bit of a letdown. If you can, I'd suggest driving or taking the train to SF for this better spot, Holy Nata. It was so much better.

This is a wonderful find on our run to the San Jose area. Specializing in Portuguese and Brazilian…read morecuisine, the food is delicious and most reasonable. Not only an eatery, there's also a market. Sadly, we weren't able to go through it. Save that for next visit. The restaurant is very comfortable and quite busy. Our friends (who are in the know) say it's more of a small Brazilian bistro; no matter, the food and the service are the attraction. Both top rate. Plenty of tables but most are already occupied. The large screen in the background is showing a Portuguese Euro Cup match. The host and staff were fantastic. The whole experience very rememberable. I really hope we make it back!

Although the food is supposed to be very good, I did t have a good experience. The service…read morewasn't that great. Too long waiting; I sat for a long time until get my orders; no water served and I needed to ask for it about three times. No utensils served until asked for. I ordered a plate of Cod but wasn't amazed by it. A bit dry and not much flavor. The juices are great (I have the "cajá " and it was super delicious). The plate of picanha and creamy cod were really good - definitely worth it. The place is ok, clean and no fancy. Very casual and cozy with live music on some Fridays. Price for the plates were good, but not for a one small single rissole that cost $3.00

Had my birthday dinner at ADEGA and I was SO excited to finally try this Michelin-starred…read morePortuguese spot Overall, the experience was really fun and beautifully presented -- which I honestly care about a lot when I go out. The dishes felt creative and a little unexpected in a good way. A lot of the menu leaned seafood, which I loved. The squid tempura (literally hanging on a line!) was such a cute and memorable moment -- super crispy and paired with two sauces that made it even better. Also have to mention the strawberry sangria... sooo good. Light, refreshing, and actually tasted like real strawberries (not overly sweet or artificial). And the birthday cake sooo cute!! I really appreciated that extra touch -- it made the whole night feel special. Definitely a place for a fun, experience-focused dinner rather than just a regular meal.

What an enjoyable experience with impeccable tastes, ambiance and service!…read more I wasn't really sure what to expect driving up to this location as it's placement in the east side of San Jose was interesting. However after walking in we were transported into a more serene ambiance, with simple decor and a low volume. I should have snapped a photo of the menu because I do not remember anything we ate (and this was a couple weeks ago) but I can tell you it was all delicious! We did each start with a craft cocktail which was made non alcoholic at our request. I have been wanting to have a non alcoholic old fashioned since I stopped drinking three years ago and it was such an unexpected delight, even being topped with a thick slice of prosciutto. Our meal began with an array of amuse bouches, presented in such a cool display, I don't think any of them came on an actual plate. Each portion of the meal was delightful and the flavor profiles stood out among each one. All in all, this was a great experience and one I would recommend for foodies.

Brush up on your Portuguese before coming in, because that is what you will hear here. This place…read moreis as authentic as it gets in San Jose. A charming little bakery with warm, welcoming staff. I cannot wait to try more of their treats.

Great service, excellent baked goods! I felt like I was back in the Azores. The owners are great…read morepeople and it is lovely being able to support the small family owned business. I always feel like I am at my mom's kitchen when I walk in, the smell of fresh baked bread and all the sweet treats she would always have for us when we visited. I hope Popular stays in business for a long time, I can't make these things for my adult kids and grandkids so Popular is my saving grace!!!

Poor man passed away. Lord bless him. His legacy lives on…read morethough, linguiça is delicious. He was always kind to me & appreciated him.

There is none better! The smoked Hot Chunky Linguisa is to die for! I get packs to give as gifts…read more Fantastic flavor with large chunks of fat...the way it used to be and should be. The stuff you buy in supermarkets doesnt hold a candle to Goularts. And, supporting an artisanal local small business is good for the community. Rocio is always friendly and helpful. Support them in a world where old world crafts and traditions are getting rare.

I came here during the Fremont Restaurant week for their special promotion: 25% off their family…read moremeal of whole chicken and 2 sides. For the sides, I ordered the rice and potato salad. The potato salad was tasty but the rice was nothing too exciting. I was disappointed that the portion for the sides were small. It's supposed to feed 3-4 people and definitely not enough. The chicken was very flavorful. I got medium spicy which was just perfect for me. The legs were juicy but the breast were slightly too dry, especially when I ate the leftover the next day. I went during non busy hours so the restaurant only had 2 tables filled. It was quiet. You order at the counter and can see the staff cooking . Overall, the food was tasty and the service was fast. I wonder would the portion for the sides be larger if I dine in.

Be ready for the spice! I asked for the "mild" and only two levels were below that "lemon and herb"…read moreor "plain". I ate about an hour ago and I'm still feeling this one! I love the fresh grilled chicken on bone options. My grilled paneer was nicely grilled too. They offer additional chili sauce and a house garlic sauce table-side. For a quick lunch or dinner bite this is a pretty good place with friendly and quick staff. Proceed with caution with the level of heat!

Always a great experience at La Catalana. The food and service never disappoints. I love this…read morehidden gem in our neighborhood. We came here to celebrate my birthday on a Friday night. Made a reservation a few days before and were seated right away. We ordered the squid ink paella. So delicious. Our server suggested we order it for 3 people even though we had 4. He was right. It was the perfect portion for the four of us accounting for the other dishes we shared. Everything is always good here. I don't think we've had a dish that we didn't like. We will slowly work our way through the menu because it is so delicious. The perfect, intimate spot for date nights or special occasions. You will be well taken care of. They did sing happy birthday to me but they asked if it was ok before hand. They also brought a special birthday dessert.

Great place and the food is amazing I really liked the…read morearroz negro. Service is great Want to come back and try more tapas

Our servers Bryant & Diego were amazing! Had a very lovely experience and their service was…read moreamazing! As a former server, this is the service I appreciate! Very attentive and friendly.

Karina was great and the food was delicious. Would definitely go again! - a happy coupleread more

We started with the Codfish Fritters and we all loved the Garlic Ancho Steak Picanha Beef (comes…read morewith rice, beans, potato mayonnaise, vinaigrette, and cassava). For drinks, we had a passion fruit juice and a Lagunitas. Can either walk through the market first to get to the restaurant or use the side door. Such a hidden gem, can't wait to come back

Is it Silva's Steakhouse or is Bacalhau? Both names appear on the front of the building. It looks…read morelike Bacalhau is the name of the market side of the operation, while Silva's is the name of the name of the restaurant side. My google search of this place told me that they had a picanha skewers for a very reasonable price. When I went there, it wasn't on the menu. They did have a picanha with salad that I ordered. The picanha was cold by the time I got back to my hotel to eat it. It did have a good beefy flavor. The salad was okay, but, they didn't give me dressing for it. It was an okay dinner. The picanha was good. Service was okay. Okay seems to be the rating for this place.