How disappointing. Came here and had high hopes as the menu looked promising. The service at first was great. The servers were friendly and chatty. We came on a Wednesday night around 7:30pm and there were only 4 other tables apart from ours. The restaurant was fairly bright and the tables were nicely spread apart so that there was enough space to move around. There were 3 of us for dinner and so we decided to order 3 different main dishes to share. They were all pretty good size portions. BACALHAU À BRÁS - fairly large size portion and pretty tasty. I've had better elsewhere, but this was still good. CARNE DE PORCO À ALENTEJANA - good flavours; however, the pork was a bit dry, even though it was a bit of a saucy dish. PICANHA GRELHADA - grilled rump steak, served with black beans, French fries, and rice. This dish was terrible and I would NOT recommend! The steak was chewy and tough. When we told the server about this all he said to us was "well, sometimes that happens" and walked away. So, you're basically telling people that sometimes it just happens that you serve terrible food and you still expect people to pay full price for it. Because of this dish alone and the server's response to our feedback about the dish, I will never go back to this place again and I do not recommend this place at all. If I'm going to be paying those prices for food, they better be good. Also, when we made a reservation, we needed to leave credit card details for the booking. There are other places that are far better for Portuguese cuisine. read more

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Simply one of Toronto's best Portuguese restaurants. The seafood here is very fresh and extensive. The steaks are perfectly cooked. Excellent wine collection. The service is always spot on and super friendly. I love the vibe and everything about this place. Great place for families and date nights. read more

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I ordered family pack 2. It came with 2 whole chickens, potatoes and rice. Everything is super tasty. I ordered through Uber Eats. I also ordered the fish on the side and was surprised with the portion too. read more

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Got me. Stop upselling over and over. Out of chicken! Key attraction. That opened the door to $$$

Got some seafood rice. It tasted OK. The seafood quality was OK & there was quite a lot of seafood inside read more

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I think the food and service here is just great. The people are warm and welcoming. The portions are terrific. The atmosphere is usually very good. It can get a little bit noisy at times but overall great experience. I try to get there as often as I can. read more

Sunday afternoon is jam-packed! About half an hour of a wait for a table and then about 40 minutes between the bread plate and the mains. But boy was it worth the wait! The food was delicious! We ordered grilled squid, chorizo, piri piri shrimp, Grilled octopus and half a chicken. For dessert, vanilla stuffed crepes, homemade tart, cream of heaven. Flavorful and fresh. We'll be back! read more

Churrasqueira Martins - a person holding a spoon over a plate of dessert - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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We ordered BOGO chicken with rice and potatoes via delivery from Churrasqueira Martins. Each container was wrapped in foil to ensure that it remained hot. The chicken was very tender, the potatoes tasted good, and the rice was not mushy. Overall, we were happy with the quality of the meal. read more

This was the best Portuguese restaurant I have ever been in Toronto. The environment inside is very traditional, with table towels and rustic decor, not necessarily the modern fancy style you might be used to but still charming. The restaurant is inside a plaza mall and the outside is not fancy also. The food is fantastic! The bread and olives are absolutely delicious, the soup I got and a starter was very well done and both the octopus and the fish for main course were perfectly cooked! After all that we indulged ourselves with a desert that blew our minds... pears in Porto sauce... this was an amazing lunch experience and I certainly recommend everyone to try it! read more

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We went for takeout from this restaurant for first time after seeing good reviews. As it was Good Friday, they were busy and we had to wait about 15 min for fresh fish to come out. We ordered the grilled octopus which was a huge piece with nicely roasted baby potatoes, veggies included. We also got a salmon fillet grilled with a lovely mango and onion salsa, and 2 huge panko crusted sole fillets. All the portions were very generous. We added an order of baby potatoes and an order of the rice, very flavorful. Also got a small black-eyed pea salad with chopped red onion and parsley tossed with olive oil - delicious! I couldnt resist getting some of the codfish cakes and they are superior to any Ive had from other places, light, fluffy, not overly salty and not greasy. The quality and taste and presentation of the food made us all very happy. We will definitely be back for takeout and will love to visit their sit down restaurant too! read more

Churrasqueira Martins - Wow! the octopus was flavorful and potatoes and veggies made a wonderful meal. - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Fantastic, food and service, and I highly recommend it! 5/5! The grilled octopus was fantastic. read more

Churrasqueira Martins - Gilled Octopus - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Absolutely AMAZING food! I got the grilled salmon with potatoes and veggies which tasted unbelievably delicious and was cooked to perfection. Everyone else enjoyed their food and the portion sizes as well. Even the custard pastry we had for dessert was baked perfectly with a nice flaky crust and the custard itself wasn't overly sweet nor was it super thick. I'd argue that it's probably the best custard pastry I've ever had and my meal will definitely be listed as one of my favourite seafood dishes I've ever had at a restaurant. Even the cappuccino was delicious, looked pretty and was nice and frothy on top. The service was good too and our food took around 15 mins to come out even though we had a group of 6 people. There's a decent amount of seating for reservations and large groups, a cute patio outside and everything overall looked clean. If you're looking for amazing Portuguese food, I HIGHLY recommend Churrasqueira Martins. Just be prepared to spend a bit more than your average restaurant, but is it ever so worth read more

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The food here is just great. Good vibes/great food. Took my girlfriend's parents. We all had great fish. I will be back very soon!!! read more

We originally booked for approx. 20 people but in the end we had 38 people total, Martins accommodated us quite easily and with no fuss. The service was excellent and the food was fantastic. We were there for a celebration of life, we did not have to worry about the appetizers and drinks as this was already taken care by the restaurant. Our guests were able to order their own entrees with ease, and all the food was served almost at the same time. The only complaint that we had from our guests was that they were so full that cannot eat any more. We want to sincerely thank the restaurant, the waitresses, waiters and cooks for their services and efforts to accommodate us. We will certainly be back. Sincerely, Sam D'Angelo and Family. read more

Went once pre covid can't wait to return. Food was excellent and it was very lively Hoping to go back soon. read more

The food was great, especially the lamb chops. Love the desserts there. Staffs are also very friendly. read more

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Always accommodating! No matter how busy! Food is fantastic with amazing staff ! our go to place for comfort food and ambience away from home. read more

I'm no expert on Portuguese cuisine but was brought here by a Portuguese relative that dines here regularly with their family. Loved it! If you're a fan of seafood and don't mind the semi-high prices, eat here. I don't remember all the names of the dishes but I recall everything was more than satisfactory, even the service. A good time was had by all and we'd definitely come back, it's a little far for suburban dwellers but once in a while is ok. The decor is perfect, why does everything have to look the same these days anyway? The throwback ambiance is nice and could make you forget you're in Canada, which is a good thing to me. Get the seafood platter!!! read more

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Extremely good portugese chicken place by keele and rogers! Our go to place for family chicken dinner. There is always a line up there which means their food is excellent! Their chicken is soft and not over cooked compared to others. We have been going there for take out for quite some time! read more

We had heard good things about the Martin's Churrasqueira food bar on ST Clair. We went there on Feb26,2024. We were greeted by someone and asked what we wanted. I requested a whole chicken and fries. We then proceeded to wait while 4 other people came in, gave their orders and were served, and left. Finally I asked why we were waiting and 3 staff started talking to each other in Portuguese (which I don't understand) and never gave me an answer. When I asked again why we were waiting for fries after so many people had been served their fries and our chicken was sitting out getting cold, they did the same thing again without answering me. Instead of apologizing and trying to hurry the order, their response seemed disrespectful. In the end, the chicken was cold, the fries underdone and I was shocked at how little meat was on the chicken bones. I would NOT recommend this food bar. read more

Had dinner here on a Friday night. It's in an area that looks a little sketchy, but the inside is really nice - I was impressed. Found within a mall, it's an unassuming restaurant. The ample amount of parking was a bonus. A reservation on Friday is a must as it gets quite busy. We arrived at six o'clock and within an hour the place was packed. The menu is extensive with both surf and turf items. It's a little more pricier than other Portuguese joints, but you also get amazing service, a long Portuguese wine list, and a dining area that is nicely decorated. Good for: Portuguese read more

Churrasqueira Martins - Passion fruit mousse - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Make sure to make a reservation because this place fills up fast and is always busy. You can tell that the food is made with passion, because I have never had a bad meal from Martin's. Great food, along with clean bathrooms, comfortable dining room, and friendly & attentive staff, makes this my favourite Portuguese restaurant in the city. Personal recommendations: try the octopus!!! read more

Churrasqueira Martins - Delicious Red Snapper served on a bed of Rapini and Broccoli,....always cooked to perfection. - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I went to Portugal and had the octopus and potatoes. I was in love! Back in Toronto, I was asking around for the equivalent dish. A couple of people, including an LCBO wine consultant pointed me to Martin's. My wife and I finally made it to have a look and look at the menu. It smelled good. We called mid week to book for Saturday. We Specifically asked about the octopus and was told that they prepare it Thursday for service Friday and Saturday. Saturday came and we got seated around 8pm. "I'm sorry sir, the last table just ordered the last 7 servings! You should have reserved it when making your reservation." Hmmm, good to know, now! So, I ended up getting my wife's selection of Portuguese seafood rice. What a disappointment! It was overly salty and over cooked to the point the seafood was tough. Half of it went home and even the kids thought it was way too salty. The overdoneness and salt was mentioned to the waitress, who said she would mention it to the chef. I guess the chef didn't care since nothing came back to us except the doggybag and of course the bill. I won't be back. read more

Look, if you are going to come to a Portuguese restaurant, you need to order the right stuff. The only two dishes worth ordering are the octopus and the steak. DO NOT come here for the grilled chicken, please. Just go next door to the restaurant and buy it for takeout at half the price. The grilled chicken was not great for me, as the meat is not that great (you can tell it is not a farm-raised, organic chicken by the texture of the meat), and at least it wasn't super salty. I took the squid, but regretted it shortly after as it was overcooked, I am still giving this place 5 stars because the octopus I stole from my friend's plate was DELICIOUS. Everyone gobbled everything on their plate. The wines are also very good Portuguese wines. The portions are generous. YOU WILL NOT leave hungry. I sure didn't. Definitely come back. read more

Six of us went for a birthday celebration. Great food and service. Not one miss amongst appetizers, mains and desserts. Will certainly return. read more

This place not only not provide the order as requested... It argues back when something I clearly written on bill $60 down the tubes Absolutely horrible customer service Avoid at all cost... I would put 0 stars if I could... Trash read more

Hello fellow foodies this is a must try Portuguese restaurant, I would say probably the best one in Toronto that I have ate at ...the pictures even though have eaten speak for themselves. Service 5/5 the waitresses were very nice great prompt service very white glove professional service , very clean , very nice restaurant overall Food 5/5 let's start with as soon as you sit down they bring out a basket of different breads including garlic bread with the best olives I have ever had and a plate of goat cheese to get you started while your waiting for your entree. The entrees are all very generous in size enormous, they definitely over feed you . Dont think you will ever leave not feeling full. The octopus with potatoes and rapini was cooked to perfection the biggest octopus leg I have ever seen , also included with 3 picked addons, onions in wine viniger, garlic in olive oil and roasted peppers in oil just amazing absolutely perfection of a dish , The cod was wonderful very thick almost 3.5 inches perfectly BBQ tender flakey and loaded with garlic just wonderful dish...the grouper also very well cooked well seasoned another excellent choice here... Overall this is a must try Portuguese restaurant, make reservations they are very busy . read more

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Highly recommended- excellent food and service the right place to enjoy a good meal, good wine at an affordable cost!

Was this supposed to be a seafood specialty restaurant? Had high hopes for Portuguese style seafood cuisine here but came away sorely disappointed. At the very minimum, the seafood should be fresh, right? Wrong. The seafood platter we received had lobster that was rubbery and brown tinted, the mussels were rubbery and shrunk to mini-size, shrimp was over cooked with shells stuck to the meat making it impossible to peel, and squid rings which resembled rubber bands in taste which complemented all the other rubbery seafood. The only highlight was the octopus which was tender and delicious. We ordered other fish dishes and they were small portions and average at best. I really wanted to like this place but I won't be back. read more

First and last time. Ordered ahead for Mother's Day. Completely disorganized. Pick ups were waiting in the same line as walk-ins who need more time deciding on orders. After waiting in line for 25 minutes, was advised that my order was given to someone else and I was advised I would need to wait another 20 minutes to fill my order. While waiting, the people who had picked up my order in error returned to pick up their order. The owner wanted me to take my returned order which I refused as this is a health code violation. Once the food left the restaurant there are no safety protocols in place. I don't know if the people who took the food touched it with unwashed hands. They were very rude an unapologetic and would not compensate me for my inconvenience of waiting for 1 hour for my food. The potatoes were burnt, the vegetables were raw, and the rest of the food was mediocre at best. Many other places close by that are far better. read more

Amazing terrible service compared to great food. Restaurant was not even half full with lots of staff but we waited for nearly 30 mins just to get a server to say hello. You would think that lots of staff see that a table hasn't beeb greeted and lots of empty glasses. Menu is a bit pricey but perhaps they make so much money on the food that they can afford to have slow service and not offer drinks. Good for takeout since you wouldn't have to deal with the service. Highly recommend against it. read more

Those who visit Martins will discover that this is a neighbourhood gem that they will come back to time after time. Even though it is tucked away in a rather unspectacular location, the food here is great and has that authentic Portuguese vibe and taste to it. Reservations are highly recommended for weekends, and i do recommend coming here on a weekend because that is usually the time when they have the grilled octopus main dish - looks intimidating but I guarantee that it is quite tasty. The surf and turf dishes are quite nicely done too. For a spectacle, order the Portuguese sausage starter for a flame show :) read more

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Excellent food and prices are reasonable. Gem of a restaurant, very much enjoyed my cowboy steak today. Even the oysters were excellent. Good service i will be back. read more

This place has a takeout section and a dine in section. I had the take out and it was some of the best Portuguese food I've ever had. The place was busy on a Saturday evening and had to line up for take out. Wait was about 20 minutes. There are prepared trays of food as well as BBQ chicken grilled right behind in the kitchen area that you can see. Given the volume of customers you are always getting a pretty freshly cooked chicken. And absolutely you should get the chicken if you getting take out. I got a half chicken dinner, and another half chicken (no sides). Very reasonably priced at $11.50 for the dinner. I couldn't help myself to seafood on the trays. They had grilled seabass (or sea bream?). I got a whole fish with veggies. They also had this seafood mix, which I got a large size. I also got the yellow rice with cod and olives medium size. Everything was good. The fish was cooked just right and not over salted. Same for the cod rice. I had the cod rice/potatoes before at other places and they were too salty. Here it is just right. The seafood mix had clams, fish and shrimp in some kind of reddish soup. It was decent and had quite a bit of seafood meat and seafood flavor. Also grabbed a bottle of piri piri sauce which was amazing with the chicken. Only thing I regret not getting was the roast pig which they sell by the kg. We had enough food already. Maybe next time. Wish I had more stomach space. I find the prices here extremely reasonable for take out. I would definitely consider their dine in section. I know their dine in is more expensive but I believe they also have stuff they don't serve in the take out section. So if I come for dine in, I'd probably focus on the dine-in exclusive menu. read more

Great food with lots of local atmosphere. Place was packed on a Friday night. We dine in a group of 10 and all were satisfied. Spicy shrimp, mussels, chorizo sausage, and clams were all good apps. Octopus was delicious. read more

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We placed a $65 order with them through UBEReats. It was the absolute worst experience with any food. As for Portuguese specifically - if you call rotten potatoes, horrendous rubber calamari (which they charge $21 for and you get about 8 (!) small pieces ) with freezer burn and raw batter on it, pure grease all over everything, the chicken sauce of oily sloppy goop with no flavour.. I am beyond shocked that restaurants can remain in business while serving this horrible food to people. We obviously won't get our money back or any kind of reimbursement for the funds wasted but I can cross this place off my list forever and recommend anyone seeking good food (Portuguese or not) to stay away. It's unbelievably bad. We were grateful for the big bag they included so we could carry all of our wasted money in the form of terrible food, right back out of the house :(:(:( read more

Churrasqueira Martins - This is when I opened my $21 rubber freezer burn calamari..... - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This is in regards to take out. FRESH off the rotisserie chicken so tender it falls apart just looking at it paired with baked Parisienne potatoes, and seasoned rice. Yummy. Also available are desserts - puddings packed with flavor - dark chocolate rich and creamy, eggs rice pudding, super intense passion fruit just explode your senses. Note that they sell ala carte roasted pork buts, and fried pork skin -- this is a serve yourself but be aware that these are $20/kg --- and the costs add up quick for these delectable goodies -- read more

Churrasqueira Martins - Desserts - Portuguese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

- The food was just okay. I'd never ever go there again. - service was average - atmosphere was very loud - prices, I could've got better food for more reasonable prices elsewhere. read more

I've noticed this restaurant in our neighbourhood before and it always looks like a steady stream of patrons marching in and so we finally had a chance to try it out. First impression on walking in...it is very busy! The dining room is spacious and all tables were full, the room was bustling with chatter and staff were walking briskly back and forth. We had a reservation; definitely recommend it. Our party had the grilled octopus, paella and lamb chops, all savoury dishes that we raved about. Would highly recommend! read more

One of the best restaurants nobody knows about! This gem is hidden off Rogers street in a strip mall. You would never find it driving by. But this place is full every weekend dinner, you must make reservations! I've been here several times, and I have very little to complain about. One time I waited 45min for our food after realizing the waitress forgot to put in the order. It was busy, shit happens. But that's was once out of many times I've been there. They give u bread, goat cheese, and olives to start on the house, and it's all fresh and delicious! All the food is cooked perfectly, presentation is flawless too. The servers are very professional - they make it feel like a real 5 star restaurant. I once had dinner there with a group of about 12 people. They allowed us to bring our own cake at no charge. The best portuguese restaurant I've been to in Toronto so far. read more

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