Absolutely amazing service and delicious authentic Portuguese food…read more Bring your family and friends you won't be disappointed. Thank you Marisqueira for always providing excellent service and outstanding food.

The steak was perfect and the fries were amazing. The service was excellent. The waitress was…read morefriendly and very professional. The cost was very reasonable. I know that I will be back soon!!!

I have been looking forward to trying this restaurant based on other reviews and had the…read moreopportunity to try it for lunch today. My friend and I ordered the Portuguese steak sandwich that came with fries to go and took it to the local beach less than 2 minutes away from the restaurant. Contrary to other reviews I found the food lacking in all flavor and extremely dry. Being Portuguese, I grew up with the cuisine and garlic is a staple especially when it comes to Portuguese steak. I could not even taste it. That steak should have slapped you with garlic and there was nothing. There was zero salt, pepper, NOTHING! The only thing with flavor was the pickled red pepper because it comes already in pickle juice and the sandwich had one pepper. My other issue with the meal was the fact that the steak was extremely dry to the point I had difficulty swallowing it. The fries were also a disappointment usually served on the sandwich with a brow garlic gravy, these fries were served plain on the side. Again no salt and tasted fishy so they definitely were frying fish in the same oil. Seeing I don't like fish, I was not impressed. While the restaurant is nice, I cannot say anything about the service because we grabbed and went. Unfortunately, I will not be going back. There are plenty of other good Portuguese restaurants in the area that will fulfill the want for Portuguese food. I really wanted this to be good with the proximity to the beach but it just wasn't.

dinner was terrible,small piece of fish topped with salty stuffing.Fish was dry.the price was$28.00…read moreand it was on special ! The octopus was also overpriced. I was excited when they opened cause I am local but not anymore.

I ordered a stuffed quahog but ate it before I could take a pic it was very flavorful. The salad…read morewas fresh and the dressing is homemade. The baked stuffed shrimp wasn't the full order because I got the 2 dinner special but I really needed the full order because I'm use to bigger stuffed shrimp. We had 2 waitresses Michelle was helping out Kara who was our main waitress. They was both friendly and courteous in helping us with the different meals. We was confused about the different Portuguese dishes. This is a casual family style ambiance. P.S. Because of the miscommunication in a full order of Baked stuffed shrimp and the dinner special . Kara returned with the full order I highly recommend this place and will be returning when we get back into R.I. Great food and service.

I have been coming here since I was a kid. The place is dated, and very dark and the hanging…read moreflowers are a little over the top. However, the food is always great and service was great.

Food was great ordered steak rare bc i like medium rare and its always overdone but not here it was…read moreperfectly rare! Which was great since I enjoy that too. The real treat was the fried spaghetti they brought out for the apps. Such a treat i didnt know i needed but was amazing

So I was visiting my pal Nick in Providence and he brought me to Oxford Tavern and it was a great…read morechoice! I went for the Filet Minion and it was delicious.. It was accompanied by some asparagus and savory mashed potatoes! Couldn't go wrong here. There were definitely some other dishes I'd love to try.. But more reason to visit right!? Staff was accommodating. In any case, if you're looking for a really nice spot to get some great food you should definitely try this place out. Ok. Have a great one yall! -Ray

I'm Portuguese and trust me I've had good Portuguese food but this food was the best thing I've…read moreever tasted. The meal I got was Portuguese steak , rice ,and fries. The steak was cooked perfect and very juicy. The fries were soaked in the garlicky sauce and it tasted amazing. The rice was also covered with the sauce and tasted perfect. The service is very kind and welcoming. The ambiance is beautiful it really reminded me of Portugal. If you want to g to a Portuguese restaurant come here.

My husband and I attempted to go here last evening, were told for a party of 2 it would be a 20-25…read moreminute wait, we waited for an hour and were skipped over. The owner asked if she could bring us out drinks and never came back to get our drink order. I understand that some family owned restaurants have favorite regulars and give preferential treatment to certain guests. And I also understand that on busy nights (especially when World Cup futbol is on) things can get overlooked and forgotten. But this was a very disappointing experience and we will go to other Portuguese restaurants in the future. It's not a great feeling when you are made to feel not as important, at a restaurant that claims to pride itself on making you feel like family. The Lima's

The beautiful seaside town of Bristol has a working class district (Wood St.) where the ethnicity…read moreis predominately Azorean-Portuguese. Amazingly, there are not a lot of restaurant selections when it comes to Portuguese food in the area. Café Central is one of the few. It's not going wow you with its décor. When you walk in, you enter the bar area. The restaurant has its own separate room but there is no other way of getting there. If you can get over those nuances....the food is superb. I had, on a few occasions, the Steak marinated in sauce (they call it Moo-ee) topped with a fried egg, fried potato slices and rice. It's so good...I think I actually heard my arteries hardening, My wife (who also doubles as my Portuguese translator) had the Shrimp Mozambique which was in a garlic sauce with lemons, also with the fried potato slices and rice. She loved her dish as well. Get plenty of bread for sopping up all those tasty juices. They have other great dishes, apps, and of course Portuguese soup-a. The menu is not overwhelming with choices and everything is cooked to order. The prices are inexpensive and you get more food than you can probably finish. Worth a trip.

Food was very good !! Prices are excellent…read more Second time here and we love the food and our server.

Authentic Portuguese cuisine! The service is always quick and friendly. I have been going to their…read morePawtucket location for years and was so happy to hear they opened up their 2nd location in Providence. The Providence location has a market as well with chips, sodas, spices, and frozen items for purchase. You can also buy fresh seafood like crabs or fish in the market. They have several menu items. I always get the half chicken with fries. It's topped with a delicious hot sauce, garlic, cilantro, and banana peppers. The chicken is flavorful and juicy. There is nothing like it around! The fries are seasoned perfectly. I tried the fried tilapia fish for the first time tonight and it was perfectly cooked and came with a white sauce, cabbage, cilantro, and banana peppers but the chicken is still my favorite. They did a great job on the renovation in Providence and the place looks brand new. You can tell the layout was thoughtfully designed. A great family fun restaurant. Love seeing the business grow!

Love this location because it's always fresh, quick and food is never dry. The pricing is great. I…read moreusually get the whole chicken with extra toppings: banana peppers, cabbage, etc. with hot sauce on the side and the fries. Portions are very generous and keeps me coming back. Recently tried something new: fried fish with rice and beans... still good! Can't wait to go back even tho I'm trying to unbig my back.

Such a good spot for Portuguese food in East Prov!! They have seating in a sun room as well which…read moreis very pretty! We shared calamari, which was very crispy with good flavor. The three of us got a classic, the Portuguese steak, which was delicious as usual. The rice was soft and buttery. The bread that came to the table was also good, super soft! If you ever visit, you have to try the steak! Friendly staff and the food came out pretty quick! Definitely a favorite.

This is the main excerpt of letter my friend sent to the Riviera in September. To date, 10/21. She…read morehas not received a response. Terrible Customer Service To Whom It May Concern, Over the years my friends and family have had many wonderful meals and fond memories at the Riviera. That is why it was the only choice to have our wedding reception. We had paid (dollar amount) for a family style wedding with wine service on (date goes here) I tried to salvage the disaster that was the result of the poor planning, health hazards, terrible service and inedible food that was delivered by your wait staff and made by your kitchen staff. Overall, the lack of professionalism and general concern to produce a beautiful wedding reception sabotaged what was supposed to be the happiest day of my life. I will say that the hors d'oeuvres were great. But you need to be made aware of all of the things that negatively impacted the reception. 1. There were fruit flies. This is a clear health hazard and indicative of other problems with your kitchen and cleaning staff. 2. There was no toilet paper in the bathrooms. When your staff was notified nothing was done to rectify the situation. 3. The food was subpar. Specifically, fish was overcooked and the chicken was also of poor quality with very little meat on the bone. The sides of rice and potatoes were not seasoned well and were very bland. 4. The wine service was included and there was supposed to be a bottle of red and white on each table. There was not and we had to ask for this to be done. All of these things and the lack of concern with my satisfaction lead to a disappointing wedding reception. I am expecting a returned phone call, or email but most importantly a refund. How this was ever considered acceptable service is beyond me. I would like to resolve this amicably.

What an incredibly uplifting dining experience in Rhode Island! The Portas Da Cidade restaurant…read morewas absolutely thriving on a Tuesday night, and yet they had plenty of space for more people. There were 3 tables celebrating birthdays. The wonderful atmosphere, good vibes, great delicious food, and awesome service all came together in perfect harmony. Your meal comes with a large house salad and bread which I greatly appreciated. We started off with the Mozambique Shrimp appetizer which is a savory, garlicky, and mildly spicy sauce. It is traditionally made by simmering butter, olive oil, copious amounts of garlic, onion, white wine, and Sazón seasoning often with saffron or annatto, finished with hot sauce or peri-peri sauce. ABSOLUTELY MIND BLOWING! For my meal, I ordered the Bitoque which is a classic, hearty Portuguese dish featuring a medium fried steak topped with a runny fried egg, served with chips, and vegetable rice, all tied together with a flavorful butter, wine, and garlic sauce. I was told it's a popular Portuguese comfort food. For dessert, I ordered my favorite Tiramisu! Light, spongy, not too sweet and the perfect combo of Expresso coffee-soaked lady fingers, creamy mascarpone, cocoa powder dusting, and whipped cream! Food: 5/5 Service:5/5 Prices: 5/5(My company paid) Parking 5/5 I highly recommend!

Ordered takeout as it was close to closing time for the restaurant. Placed order online which was…read morevery easy. I arrived at the specified time and the Hostess was very friendly and went and got the food for me. Even after a short ride home the food was hot and fresh. Removed from the togo box and put on a real plate to be able to enjoy the meal better. It. Ame with fresh Portuguese Rolls as well which was a bonus. The portion was so big couldn't even eat all the sides.

Great place to bring a large group. I do not have much experience with Portuguese food, but found…read moremy selections quite tasty. I had little necks cooked in white wine and garlic sauce. The broth was great with the tasty bread. I also had a taste of sautéed shrimp, calamari, and grilled sausage. All were great. My entree was Bitoque, sirloin with egg on top with Portuguese fries and rice. I have discovered a new menu favorite. Our waitress was very accommodating. We had pitchers of sangria, which were very good. Parking was plentiful. A plus, while we were there on a Friday night was the entertainment. A Portuguese guitarist and singer. Will definitely return to try some other menu items.

I like the restaurant better than I used to, and so does my husband and two sons. I was wondering…read moreif they have a new chef because everything we got was delicious. My husband and I and one of my sons got the book of Aledsjena. We also got the soup in the grilled cheese. We can afford your prices because there's a lot of places that we go to that we can't afford your prices. We shall be back now that we know the food is tasting better.