First off staff...phenomenal! Kind, friendly, timely. They definitely made us feel welcomed. Ambiance was chill. There was a gentleman singing the whole time we were there. The appetizer was so delicious that it made our entire a little bit disappointing, but still so good! I highly recommend this spot for a date night. Just make a reservation in advance so you can definitely be seated. Two thumbs all the way up. read more

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Went here for a party. Place is very well decorated. Service was good. Food was ok. I got the vegetables paella. It was missing flavor. Sangrias were good. read more

Lisbon Cafe Of Mineola - Portuguese Near Me - Mineola, New York

This private space is good for meetings or any celebration. All the staff are very welcoming and very attentive. On the table, they had bread and chips to munch on while we waited for the appetizers. The appetizers that were served were (not featured because I forgot to take, sorry lol) mussels, sausages, shrimp in sauce, meat and cheese plate, stuffed mushrooms, and stuffed clam. DELICIOUS!!!! The entrée options were delicious as well, and I got the pasta with sauce and shrimp. Its always a good time!! Thank you all for a great night! Coming back soon! read more

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First time at the Mineola location for us - we used to go to the one in Carle Place by Westbury Avenue and Cherry Street. This one seems similar, but larger. We parked on the street - no problem on a Saturday night. There were eight of us at a round table and all agreed the food was delicious and nicely presented. I took two photos. The first was of the lobster and shrimp dish in a butter and wine sauce (they substituted shrimp because they said they ran out of scallops), served in what seemed like the pot it was cooked in. The second was my short ribs with peeled and roasted potato, carrots and broccoli. We had to speak loudly because there was a singer with an electric piano, microphone and speaker, which I found distracting, but which my wife thought added to the atmosphere. He sang various old standards, some I couldn't hear well enough to make out the lyrics, but most of which sounded the same to me after a while. The waiter was very attentive when taking our orders, but not so much in between - it was a busy night.... We'd go back, but my preference (FWIW) would be on a weekday night, without the music and when it's not so busy. read more

Lisbon Cafe Of Mineola - Short Ribs with roasted potato and vegatables - Portuguese Near Me - Mineola, New York

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We didn't realize a reservation was required, but they were kind enough to seat us anyway. The host and our waiter, David, were both fantastic--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food and wine were absolutely amazing. We've already decided to make this our regular monthly spot--this time with a reservation! There are so many dishes we're excited to come back and try. read more

I enjoyed everything about my experience at Lisbon Cafe. The short time I spent here I felt transported to Portugal as I sipped on Vinho Verde as I sat in their enclosed patio listening to chill music covers - it was a great vibe (Along with the cutest playful kitten roaming about... are you sure I am not in Europe? lol) To match the vibe was the excellent service from the staff. Throughout the night we had different people attending to us making sure we had a great experience. The give you freshly fried potato chips and bread to start your meal. I enjoyed some of the chips saving the bread for the meal as I sipped my wine. We dined family style and this is what we ordered: Polvo a Lagareiro - Grilled octopus with roasted peppers, onions, olive oil and garlic. Very tender and delicious. The pepper flavor infused the oil and octopus. I wish the piece was bigger. Grilled Jumbo Shrimp - Shrimp with cognac and lemon sauce. There was an option to have the shells on, but we went without. The sauce had a bit of spice to it which we enjoyed. Good for dunking bread! Mariscada Verde - seafood combo in a green sauce. The green sauce was a bit on the salty side. This came with a half a lobster, large clams and mussels and shrimp. Didnt know what to expect from the green sauce, but it was a bit more plain and salty then I was expecting. Bife a Portuguesa - grilled steak with ham and egg. From what I understand this is a staple dish in Portugal. Its easy to see why - very filing topped with sliced potatoes, ham and egg. We got our very tender steak medium and brown sauce rounds everything out. Despite going heavy on the seafood dishes this was my favorite dish of the night. Flan - This is one of the few desserts made in house and recommended by our waiter. It was tasty version and good choice. As I said the service is really top notch and just the ambience of this place is something you don't find too often on LI. I would easily come here again when I am looking for a chill night or to impress my fam with a special meal. read more

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This place was a joke! Not the slightest bit Portuguese food at all!!! Ordered bacaloa which was hard!! The paella was water with lots of oil, they served the worst part of the lobster in the paella only the green guts! Worst were the baked clams, which was just a glob of bread stuffing with no flavor whatsoever! Then the nightmare FLAN!! Like how can you mess up a simple Portuguese flan! Flan is suppose to taste thick and creamy! This was watery! I've been to the Lisbon cafe in Carle place and the one in Jericho and they were amazing with real Portuguese food! This was like a fake fusion of Italian /American mix, NOT Portuguese! read more

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Amazing place to be. We were welcome with beautiful smile. We were given with beautiful selections of food. We were served with the best sangria in town. We were provided with the tastiest seafood we have ever tried. Creamy lobster, grilled octopus, royalty taste chicken and complimenting saffron rice , veggies and salads hit the mark for a 5 star review. The ending of the dining is the best as we tried the perfect sweet pair of ice cream and flan for our dessert. What a delightful dining experience here. Compliments to Jack and staff for their hospitality . Great and efficient service. The vibrant ambiance and great vibes of place added to our satisfaction. We can't wait to return. read more

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Table of 8. Quick service & ambiance was nice. Nicely decorated. Food was delicious & so were the desserts. We will definitely return to this establishment. read more

Lisbon Cafe Of Mineola - Bife a Portuguesa Dinner - Portuguese Near Me - Mineola, New York

I love Lisbon cafe! I only come here for the princess chicken which is my favorite favorite all time dish here. Although everything is else good, I find myself only wanting the princess chicken. My boyfriend also tried it and said it was good. We had the vodka pasta as an app along with their bread and homemade chips. Place is spacious and the staff are super friendly and nice. Live music Friday-Sunday for some amazing entertainment read more

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A wonderful seafood dinner at Lisbon Cafe in Mineola. I had grouper with a seafood stuffing, my friends had the stuffed salmon and sea bass with shellfish in a lemon sauce. Their homemade sangria was very good and the service was excellent. They also have a lovely outdoor space. read more

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Very cute ambiance - does not feel like Long Island, NY but rather the heart of Portugal. The live music was the perfect volume, not too loud or overpowering. Service was wonderful, everyone was so kind and welcoming. The food was pretty good! Left with my belly and heart full. read more

I came here as a surprise for my engagement party and the place was amazing. The food was so good with amazing apps, my steak entree with medallions mushrooms and the dessert for a sweet finish. The party room in the basement was so nice and newly renovated for parties. Otovio ( i believe thats what his name is) provided great customer service. He helped us with everything from refilling our drinks constantly to helping my fiance up the stairs. I also want to thank the other staff who helped & jack who helped my fiance plan the party. The sangria was so good and flowing. I cant thank lisbon cafe enough and i will always recommend this place. read more

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The food was not good. We ordered onion soup, mussels and seafood paella. The soup tasted sour. The muscles were small. The lobster was not fresh and tasted bad. Will never come back again. read more

Excellent food atmosphere and service. As good as the original back in the '80s. We stayed away for a number of years because the owner and waiter who is still there, by the way, really sucked and were disrespectful. Now it looks like management has changed from that miserable experience a while back so we're happy to be back. read more

I've visited Lisbon Café twice and had two different experiences. The first time I went to Lisbon Café for dinner, my family and I had a great time. It wasn't packed and the staff was helpful. We ordered a pitcher of white wine sangria and when we mentioned that it wasn't strong enough, they added more white wine to the mix at no extra cost. We ordered the hot antipasto, paella, branzino, and Portuguese pork sausage. All of the seafood were fresh and delicious. The sausage was alright; although it looked cool to be torched, it was actually overcooked and didn't taste that good. My first experience was so great that I decided to bring my family back again for Mother's Day. Unfortunately, because it is Mother's Day, the restaurant was insanely busy and the staff could not keep up with all the tables. We were seated right away with our reservations but we were probably there for 3 hours. The food took forever to come out and it wasn't the same quality as the first time either. The paella looked undercooked and the rice was soaked in oil. The fried calamari was not crispy; the batter was soggy. The octopus was actually tender but I felt like it could've been more charred. The Hot Antipasto flavors were pretty much consistent as the last time. I would still rate Lisbon Café a 4/5. I understood that because it was a holiday, the restaurant was going to be busy, but I wished they were able to manage everything better. read more

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The food is excellent with generous portions and excellent quality. Service is also very good.

I have been coming to Lisbon Cafe for awhile now with my MIneola Chamber of Commerce for their monthly dinner meetings. There is plenty of street parking here along with a village lot not far from the restaurant. We meet in their various spacious downstairs room, (with its own bar.). Very comfortable and well lit. This is a great venue of warm colors and light (plenty of light). It's just a very comfortable setting. The staff here is very warming and welcoming. It's just a good place to be for a great meal experience. Generally for a large meal we get a sampling of different appetizers then order a main meal. Loved the chorizo, clams and shrimp dish. My main meal was salmon which was really prepared well. (There is a picture but I can't tell you about the sauce.). If you're also rice lover, this is definately a good place for you. I will make it a point to come here so I can order off the menu and really get a better flavor of all the great things here. read more

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Enjoyed everything the food, the service, the staff was welcoming will go again everyone that works there makes you feel special and they listen when you talk. thank you read more

Recently dined at Lisbon Cafe and had a good experience. The staff was nice enough and the food tasty. The ambience was pleasant. I will definitely have to give it another try. read more

Great food. Great service. Friday night music. Highly recommend Outdoor seating if requested. The stuffed grouper is our go- to. Chips on table are plentiful and the salad is part of your meal. read more

great meal, reasonable prices. Good to see that there are places that leaving you feeling value for money.

Lisbon Cafe the cleanliness of your place adds to the good dining experience. Their food comes in quantities that work well for sharing. This spot has a vibe that holds my attention. The team combines perfect service with notable cuisine. I plan to come back soon for sure. read more

Trying different dishes that time. Good food and service with great live music on Friday and Saturday. read more

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This place has gained rapid popularity. Workers here perform excellently. Their food options show culinary creativity. The negative feedback seems unfair to this place. Visit this place when possible. read more

Great place! The ambiance and the service is impeccable! We had our milestone anniversay party and we couldn't have been happier! The food was so delicious and plentyfull! All our guests raved about the restaurant! Jack orchestrated our party with such care and awarness of all our needs! And the entertainment by Michael was amazing!! Everything worked so perfectly! We highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to try it again soon!! read more

Ehm... Alright, let's start out with the pros. It's absolutely authentic. The food is good. That's nice. The scenery and overall vibe are solid too. That's nice. The cons... well, it was hard to communicate with the waiter, and some things seemed contradictory. It's a bit hard to put it into words. read more

Excellent food, friendly staff, beautiful restaurant. We love it! Like being in Portugal.

I've been going to Lisbon Cafe (fka Heart of Portugal) for over 30 years! The food is always delicious. No matter what you order you always walk out satisfied. I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to have a foodgasm experience! read more

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This restaurant was excellent for a cool spot for lunch with a friend. The service & ambience was very good. Good place to eat with a date or family. They also have a kids menu which is also very good. Will definitely return with my family. read more

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The kitchen creates dishes that impress while servers create moments that impress. The dishes were good and service too. This spot has geographic advantage and good vibes. All restaurant crew members were warm and personable. I'm excited to bring friends here next. read more

Food is terrific. Try the baked clams, shrimp and Paella. The Sangria is great. Service is professional and friendly

I love the ambiance of this restaurant. Classy feel to it without being overly quiet - just the comfortable noises of chatter around you, at a respectful level. Dim and romantic inside, and the restaurant is charming. What I imagine a night out for dinner in Portugal may be like. The complimentary appetizer chips seem to be house-made and were tastefully seasoned and salted. Requested a second bowl of them, and was graciously brought one. The seafood in the rice was... *Chef's kiss* The lobster was easy to eat - it really took little to no effort to get the meat out (I'm someone who often struggles with seafood)! And this lobster was just divine in the melted butter. I recommend this restaurant to enjoy some delicious seafood in a quaint setting. I would love to check it out during lunch time or to taste some of their coffee. read more

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The service is spectacular, the food is very very good, prices are fair, and this has become one of my favorite restaurants after only four visits. read more

This is the newly renovated ex Heart of Portugal. The menu has changed and there is a new vegetarian section. The staff, as always, is polite, efficient, and patient! Some familiar items are on the menu including rack of lamb and filet of sole. The sides are family-style with shareable portions. Offering Portuguese wine and yet otherwise limited selection. Desserts include flan and creme brule. There is outdoor seating and they have limited their indoor seating during this time. Street parking available (free after meter hours). read more

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From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The staff were attentive without being intrusive and the service was impeccable. The food is always incredible, no matter what we order. The portions are large. Michael at the piano was great! It made for such a fun night! I highly recommend this place! Can't wait to come back! read more

We have been dining at Lisbon Cafe-Mineola for years and have always had a wonderful meal. Food and drink are excellent as is the service and ambience. The perfect place to go if you want a place where you can actually have a conversation without yelling across the table. The waiters and maître de could not be nicer. We cannot wait to return. They also have round tables that can accommodate 8/10 people comfortably. read more

Good food, nice atmosphere, clean place, wonderful service and will go back. Love this restaurant.

I'm giving this restaurant a 3 star for service and not for food. For the food I give it a 5 star. As a first time customer walking in without reservation, spur of the moment thing was the biggest mistake I ever did that night. Unfortunately the welcome party (waiters/workers) present Saturday 5:30 pm 01/28/2023 with an empty restaurant, were not so welcoming at all. Even though the restaurant was empty we still got the table next to the bar with the countertop overhanging the table which would of made it very uncomfortable to eat and enjoy your dinner. I insisted to be moved to a different table and told the waiter "if he has ever sat there?" and told him "that's not an appropriate place to sit a paying customer". He just looked at me and said "no I've never sat there." He then sat us down at another table but was not happy that he had to. Soon after one of the older waiters was stating to the rest of the waiter/workers behind the Bar "well what do they expect with no reservations they should be happy for what they get." I personally wanted to leave then and there but my party insisted to stay, obviously they didn't hear the waiter remarks about us. I've never felt so bad in a restaurant the way I did in this Lisbon restaurant. The way I was treated by the workers in charge that night was uncalled for and very unprofessional in every way possible. Customer relations should be a requirement for these waiters/workers. I understand that I should have had a reservation especially on a Saturday but I didn't. Again this was my first time there, and we wanted to try Portuguese food for the first time. They knew this was the case cause I did state it when we first walked in, hence the reason for not having a reservation. My only advice for anybody who decides to come to this restaurant, please do a reservation before walking in. Without a reservation you will not be treated as a paying citizen. You will be talked about in front of your face and you will be seated in the table of l, shame on you for not having a reservation. I do recommend the food because it was good but unfortunately I really do not want to ever go back there again. Good luck for those last minute spur of the moment folks like me. P.S. pictures attached will show that the restaurant was empty from 5:30-7:30pm read more

Lisbon Cafe Of Mineola - Empty tables from 5:30-7:30pm - Portuguese Near Me - Mineola, New York

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I was very disappointed with cod fish. Their was no flavor what so ever. I brought 2 friends and their food was bland as well.