I found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try--glad I did. It's a little off the beaten…read morepath, but definitely worth it. The food was absolutely delicious. At first, I didn't smell much when I walked in, but the owner was kind enough to let us check out the kitchen--and boom, that wood-burning setup was fired up and doing its thing Great experience overall, and I'll definitely be back.

I was in the mood for Portuguese BBQ and wanted to get some takeout…read more I decided to try Brasa Wood- Fired Grill. I placed my order over the phone and it was ready in 25 minutes for pickup. I started with 2 Beef Empanadas. They were hot with a crispy outside and a soft and tender inside. They were good. Brasa offers a variety of fillings for their Empanadas like Chicken, Pork, or Beef. I then chose for my main dish their Large size Chicken Picadinho. It's enough for two people. I must say after trying many other places that Brasa Wood Fired Grill has the best Picadinho in the area. What makes theirs so good is they add potatoes and sausage in it with the Chicken and Yellow Rice. Their Yellow Rice was very moist and tender it wasn't dry like other places. I really enjoyed every bite. Brasa offers Salads, and a Variety of different Sandwiches, Sides like Sweet Plantains, Mexican Street Corn, Burgers, Shrimp in Garlic Sauce, Wings, Shrimp Ceviche and more. This place is casual with a warm and cozy feel.The staff is very nice and friendly. They do have some seating for dining in. The food is delicious! This will definitely be my go to for Portuguese BBQ.

Food is 4 stars. Tastes like authentic Portuguese bbq and they have all the right sauces like…read moregarlic aioli and chimichurri. NOTE: the beef ribs that everyone's talking about are sliced short ribs. Don't think those big bone beef ribs you get at American BBQ joints. Devil is in the details. What made this place a 3, star is that the staff doesn't introduce the menu and items well. For example, I got the beef ribs with vegetables and sweet plantains (both VERY good btw), they failed to explain that there are SPICY PICKLED VEGETABLES THAT GOES WITH IT. I took a bite of the cauliflower thinking it was the vegetables side, and spat it right out because it's the Portuguese style pickled veggies. If someone didn't eat spicy that would definitely mess them up. Ambiance? None, it's basically a small bodega with 3 pairs of booth seats and 5 bar seats. How is it colder in the restaurant than outside (it is currently March)

Great and super friendly spot. When I came I ordered only steak sandwich. But later I ordered also…read more2 empanadas and cake. It was the best steak and cheese empanada ever. Steak sandwich with fries was only $12. Whatttt!! Super good price and it was delicious! If I will go again to NJ I will definitely come back.

Wow, what an incredible find in a random corner behind a gas station in Flemington! We came to the…read moreSanta train nearby and were starving when we got out so we took to Yelp to help us find something yummy to eat and landed here. We were a party of 7 so we had to wait a few minutes for a table since it is a smaller restaurant. But this gave us an opportunity to look at what people were ordering and make the right choice! Here are my two HIGHEST recommendations: get the garlic shrimp with sausage (ask for extra bread) and the half roasted chicken with ribs, get a SMALL side of black beans. The chicken and ribs are enough to feed two people easily, but you truly CAN NOT miss out on these garlic shrimp. I dream of them often and think about taking the one hour drive to Flemington just to get them. The service was also extremely friendly and were not bothered that our kids were playing with Legos on the table and we kept asking for additional orders of things we liked....like the shrimp and sausage. Please do yourself a favor and make sure to go check them out! Did I mention I would definitely be sure to order their garlic shrimp and sausage??

Ambiance is basic, feels more like takeout. We were greeted in Portuguese…read more I asked for water no ice, first got a glass of ice, finally got tap instead of bottled... still ice. Can't fight it. The waitress talked me down from a full size platter to half size... then said we would like their soup? umm... unclear on what you're selling... but I'll go with the half sized (for one person that is the right amount). Next they brought out bread. Didn't seem fresh baked. I tried the bbq sauce (yellow dispenser) and hot sauce (red), both "meh" flavor, doubt either is homemade. The main course: I ordered cubed chicken. Indeed, the half platter can feed a whole family. But it came with other ingredients not listed on menu. The rice has carrots and peas, also not listed. Sauce was good at least, brown and... well a bit oily and salty though. "Seems like instant rice?" was feedback I heard. Lesson to restaurant: the amount of things that you learn only by receiving your food should be zero. Put everything up front. My stars are coming elsewhere with me.

Fantastic! Everything we ordered was so yummy and perfectly seasoned. The service was awesome. I'm…read morestill thinking about the cabbage, it was so tender and light. Will be back for sure to try out the paella! First place I've seen do a ticket system for picking up leftovers at the end of the meal. Cool idea.

Came for the Tasting menu experience, at the Chefs counter. Was quite happy with the visit…read more It's a nice restaurant inside, although located within a random strip mall. The parking was actually full when we arrived, possibly because of the bar using the same lot. But there is an elevated connected lot for the bowling alley that has plenty of parking. I have to say that the best thing about this place is the service: everyone was very friendly, and quick to attend us. Food was great, except maybe the flake fish (first course). Seemed more Spanish to me than Portuguese though. Portions were huge... actually had leftovers from a dish, which is the first for me from a tasting menu. The prices were reasonable In terms of why I'm giving this 4 star instead of 5: -we were seated at the "Chefs counter", but did not really have a view of the prep, which was really far away. Basically could just see the fireplace. The sister restaurant Heirloom is a much better chef's counter setup where you are seeing everything -Dishes seemed to be regular menu type dishes (just smaller portions), as opposed to super interesting types that you would expect from a tasting menu -Beverage pairing was okay... didn't really love the wines For these reasons, I'd likely return, but just stick to the regular menu/ experience.

Paulo's was a great experience. A large venue with multiple section and its own parking lot. Ramp…read morestyle entrance to get in, & then it has a take out order area, a bar area, & a main restaurant area which also has a small bar in it. Service was super fast & efficient. Servers were all polite & professional. The drinks were perfect & the food was incredible. We had the Rodizio and absolutely no part of it disappointed. This place definitely has made my list of places to suggest for work parties &/or retirement dinners. I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of everything. I won't do individual Grades this time, as Rodizio is a non-stop assortment of meats & cuts. There was no "weakest link" in this. Disclaimer, I did not eat any of the sides that came with the Rodizio, cause I didn't wanna use up any stomach space, lol. So I can't vouch for those. Grades: Peach Sangria: A Paulo's Old Fashioned: A Rodizio: A+

Great dining experience and awesome place to have dinner with friends. The only thing I could take…read morea picture of was the salad, because as soon as the food started rolling out, I was focused (we did Rodizio). First of all, the service here is the best I have experienced in years. The employees make you feel welcome, almost as if you are joining them at home for dinner. This place is 1000% made for meat eaters. My favorite was the Chicharron, chicken wrapped in bacon, and the lamb. The French fries were delicious. The sweet plantains were a nice touch and I couldn't get enough. Honestly, I can't say I ate anything bad this night. I look forward to being back.

Had the bbq platter and the amount was an enormous portion. Two people could easily share it. Very…read moreaffordable for the amount of food.

BEST Portuguese Restaurant I have ever eaten at!! Classic ambience, very clean and efficient!…read more Food-AMAZING! I ordered the MIXED SEAFOOD IN A COPPER POT, and enjoyed EVERY SINGLE BITE! Full of Shrimp, Clams, Muscles, Calamari, 1/2 lobster in an AMAZING broth filled with vegetables and served with Rice! Just OUTSTANDING!! A mixed salad is served first, more oil than vinegar and was DELICIOUS!! Service- Well... EVERYONE I came in contact with was extremely friendly and helpful. I had more than 1 server for my table and found that the "left hand didn't talk to the right hand". When I got a server, they were AWESOME! But as a single diner, I kept having to call someone over for everything-To order, to get a drink refill, to get my check... I was treated like a single diner! The food, and atmosphere and menu are OUTSTANDING!! I WILL definitely will go back and try something else because my meal was GREAT and the menu looked fabulous! GREAT experience...except for service.

WOW!!! I moved to PA about 20 years ago and lived near Iron bound Section a heavy presence of…read morePortuguese Businesses specializing in Portuguese food. On Lehigh Valley,it's Portuguese Anemia of their culinary delights in food. Here at Portugalia BBQ Restaurant and bar in this hidden area of low traffic town of Freemanburg this place exists. The feel of Iron bound Newark,NJ exists here. The meats are cooked over real Charcoal and the pork ribs are juicy and succulent. The chicken has the taste of charcoal. The service is impeccable. The prices are great and reflects in your bill Low. I am going back to try the beef ribs over Charcoal not propane or natural gas at other places. This is Ironbound Freemansburg Pa. Save yourself a 75 mile drive to Newark and drive to Freemansburg. You'll taste buds will tantalize.

Great Food And Service!! ambiance is also amazing! You have to treat yourself and experience this…read moreplace!

Breakfast of champions: cheese bread + Guaraná. If you know,…read moreyou know. I've tried a bunch of things here over time and it's always good no misses. Today was pão de queijo doing what pão de queijo does best: warm, cheesy, dangerous if you plan on sharing (you won't). Washed it down with a Guaraná because coffee is optional when Brazilian soda is involved. Small place, but super comfortable. They've got a few tables where you can actually sit, chill, and enjoy your food instead of inhaling it in your car... though both options are valid. Shoutout to the staff, genuinely nice people, every time. You can tell they care about what they're serving and the vibe in the place. Simple setup, great food, good energy. Always a solid experience and absolutely worth stopping in. Will continue to come back and pretend this counts as a balanced breakfast.

Love this casual local Portuguese cafe for breakfast, easy lunches, and pastries. Top go-to's are…read moretheir breakfast sandwiches and pastries like cheesy bread or empanadas. Their coffee is also good, and I always get a galao (latte) when I stop by. Personally, the pastel de nata (Portuguese egg tart) is just a tad bit too sweet for me, but it still hits the spot if I'm craving. Looking forward to trying more of their lunch options!

Came here for the first time on a Friday night. Place is very inviting and decorated warmly. It has…read morean outdoor patio that is neat and clean. We arrived about 8 pm and were greeted quickly and asked if we had a reservation. Place was maybe at 40% capacity so we got a table right away. They have a big menu with lots of interesting choices. For an appetizer we had grilled octopus. The dish lacked flavor and looked like it was just thrown together. Definitely not worth the $18.95. For dinner Sandra had filet wrapped in bacon. It was cooked exactly as she ordered but was definitely a bit chewy and it also lacked flavor. I had a 16oz ribeye. I'm very picky with my steak as I like it black and blue and lots of places can't get it right. This place actually got it right and it was cooked perfectly. The flavor was also good as it was cooked in a garlic butter sauce and it had a bit of bark on outside. Only problem is the steak was chewy. Both pieces of meat were subpar when it comes to quality. The vegetables that came with our meal were steamed and had zero flavor. Where is the traditional garlicky lemony flavor? Definitely not here that's for sure. Overall experience was average but in my opinion food is below average both in quality and flavor. Prices for what you receive are where they should be for most items. If the quality of meat was better the prices would be higher as they are in some of our other go to Portuguese restaurants. The old saying stands- you get what you pay for. Service was good as our server was prompt and answered all of our questions. Ambiance is very nice. It's warm and inviting. Will we go back probably to try something different on the menu and hopefully it has more flavor. Enjoy.

Where to start?!…read more Parking is a nightmare. There's only a small parking lot behind the restaurant. Half the spaces are for the liquor store next door with 15 minute limit and tow warnings. Parking on the street is not permitted. Had to make 5 laps around the block and wait for a space to open. I called Nero's while making laps to see if they could take us. I was one more lap away from going home. So frustrating! There's supposed to be a parking lot attendant, but he was no where to be found. Parking lot smells like weed. Probably the attendant. Hostess is a bit of a curmudgeon. I booked the reservation and specifically asked for a square 4 top. She tried to seat us at a rectangular table for 4, insisting it was a square. Basic geometry. Dining room is depressing, dull, crowded, and noisy. Too many tables jammed in there. And a lot of them are 2 tops. Just an aggravating vibe. The people here on Yelp who think the vibe is inviting need to get out more. They sat us next to kitchen door, which opens every 10 seconds. Annoying. Fried calamari and octopus salad were both tough and chewy. Likely frozen. Cesar salad was decent, but that's hard to mess up. Rib eye was way too fatty and chewy. Marbling is one thing but this was more like a prime rib. Other entrees were non-descript. Meh. Waiter was nice but too busy. Not enough attention paid to us. Overall this place tries hard but finds subject difficult. The parking lot attendant has the right idea. We won't be back.

The sea food was amazing and we were given excellent service. thank you very much for the great…read moreexperience!

Bookmark removed. Probably won't be back. Tried this place…read moreas someone must have recommended it and I saved it awhile back. We sat at the bar and the lady tenders were nice and attentive early on. The ambiance and decor is classy and traditional Iberian. Super Bock on tap is always a plus especially when ice cold like it was served. A Paella and a Monkfish dishes were ordered. And took no less than an hour to come out. Since we ordered no appetizers, it was and felt like forever. The major disappointment was no tender checking on us. Had I been asked if I wanted another Super Bock at anytime in the last half hour of waiting, I would have been able to ask that they check on my food. Not that I should remind anyone how to do their jobs. Then the minor disappointment. For all that wait, all the customers rolling in, all the nice atmosphere, the food was just good but not great. The best outcome was lots of leftovers for entrees priced on the higher side for Portuguese food.