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    3.8 (650 reviews)
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    Danster L.

    I've had Petisco's restaurant on my radar for a while and was excited to try it out. I've been to Adega which is their other restaurant and it was incredible. My friends and I ordered the shrimp appetizer, linguica sausage, fish of the day and the seafood rice. Let's just say that my party of three and I were still hungry after eating here. First off, the shrimp appetizer is ridiculously tiny. For $19, I thought the shrimp would be bigger but no, it was the tiniest shrimp I've ever seen. Even the shrimp at Boiling Crab is way much bigger. It might look big in pictures but the portion size and the actual shrimp is tiny tiny tiny. The sauce was good though. The linguica sausage was also $19 and there was nothing special about it. It tastes like the linguica sausage that you can get at Safeway. Both entrees were $49 and oh my god, ridiculously overpriced for what you get. The fish of the day was my favorite dish and the fish was cooked perfectly with a nice crispy outer layer and tender on the inside. The vegetables and the sauce were really good as well. The seafood rice, come on, for $49 I expected it to be loaded with seafood but there was probably only a thumbnail of lobster and maybe a few tiny scallops and the rest of the seafood was hardly there. I don't know if this was risotto or a porridge but it was fine. For a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, I expected much more but the service was just okay and the food was way overpriced.

    Toby M.

    We decided to try this spot on a busy Saturday night in San Jose and it didn't disappoint! We arrived half an hour early for our reservation and they were still able to seat us right away. We got the codfish cakes, croquettes, potato soup, cheese bread, and francesinha. The portions for the tapas were definitely small, but very flavorful. Our favorite was actually the cheese bread out of all the tapas. The sauce for the francesinha was also very plentiful and the steak in it really tender. Cocktails were sweet so it really depends what you like, but the flan we got for dessert was also perfection!

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    Doug E.

    After spending a week in Lisbon, we wanted more Portuguese cuisines and Petiscos delivered. We ordered the Iberico ham, cheese platter, beef tongue, octopus and duck rice. The ham was succulent and flavorful that combined well with the housemade bread. The tongue was cooked tender yet still had a great texture. The standout dish for the entree was the octopus. Served with side of potatoes and spinach, this dish delivered on flavor, execution and satisfaction. Tender enough to cut with a fork. Last, the duck rice is served in a cast iron dish and has a slight crunch from being fried in the dish. Wished the color was more vibrant but the flavors worked.

    Duck rice: $45
    Scott F.

    Why has the Duck rice increased in price drastically? August 2025: The menu shows Duck rice is $23 October 2025: The menu shows Duck rice is $45 How did this dish go from $23 to $45 in two months? The size had not changed; it's still very small. The last time I had it (the $23 version), it was great but super salty.

    Roasted octopus with spinach and potatoes
    Richard W.

    I took my wife and kids to Petiscos to celebrate my wife's birthday. Honestly, I had previously visited Portugal but didn't care for the food all that much. But since my family had never eaten Portuguese cuisine before and Petiscos has a good reputation I thought it would make for an interesting date night. I was right. The food was great. Even my kids enjoyed it (ages 9 & 5). Of the mains, my favorite was the octopus. At most restaurants, octopus tends to be quite rubbery in texture but that was not the case here. In a blind taste test I would have assumed it was scallops. It was that tender. Of the starters, my favorite was the meat croquettes. They were accompanied by an aioli type of dip which I even used for vegetables. We ordered vegetables on the side and those were excellent as well. Cauliflower and green beans are two vegetables I normally refuse to eat but here, I couldn't get enough of it in addition to the other vegetables served. The service was excellent too. Between each course the staff would wipe the table clean and replace all of the plates and silverware. Overall one of the best meals I've had in awhile.

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    Gerald L.

    I think it's a Michelin star restaurant so maybe it's just me because it was ok but I wasn't overly impressed. The service was certainly stellar and the ambiance pleasing. Sort of Portuguese nouveau chic. The food wasn't the level I assumed it'd be. Here's what we had, perhaps you want to try the same or something different. Start with the Pão de Queijo. Delicious and puffy cheese bread. Based on the rest of the food, I had to eat a lot of these. The beef tongue in tomato sauce was the best dish IMO. Tender pieces of tongue in a tangy sauce. Nicky cooked to the right texture. Perhaps a little too lukewarm instead of hot. I can't find it in my menu picture for some reason but the next best dish I think was paella. With mussels and clams. Or maybe it was risotto. It was sort of watery, so maybe... We also had some kind of rice dish with a sausage and a pork belly on top. This one was pretty good. At least it fills you up. But it really needs more meat. Pata Negra fries with fried egg on top was another good one. Very tasty and surprisingly a little spicy. Quite pricey at $34 though. Octopus is always good and theirs was no exception. Cooked just right so good texture and not rubbery. We had the oven roasted version. They also have a cold version. Sautéed veggies were solid. Nothing explicit to describe. Grilled sardines were very bony and not really my thing. Especially what you get for $33. Pigs eat salad was the most, um, interesting. Taste was ok but the texture was odd. Basically cartilage. The last thing was some kind of fried cheese (I think) with an egg on top. I really don't have anything to say about that one. Overall, quite a price tag and overall not my thing. Most dishes are around $20 but climb to upper $30's. But you may love it! I Terri's to take photos of our dishes so you can see for yourself.

    Duck rice
    Tu-Quyen P.

    Delicious tapas that were all hits! We tried the duck rice (such great flavor and texture), the clams (perfect broth), shrimp and garlic (bright and not heavy handed on the garlic), and green beans tempura style (mmmmm). Recommend them all and wish we had room to try more. I would skip the Pastel de Nata if you've ever had it before as it doesn't have the adequate eggy texture you'd expect and is too one-note in its sweetness.

    Bob A.

    This place is amazing. I came for a Portuguese restaurant week event, was able to sample most of the menu and enjoyed almost everything. Cocktails were varied and flavorful Service was great, we came shortly after opening, wait staff was very attentive Ambiance was refreshing, quiet and busting

    Sangria red!!!
    Angelica M.

    This is our third time here , we came across this place 3 yrs ago when we were out here lookng for a place to eat anddddd" have a drink !! I am a sangría lover so instead of a glass of sangria wine we went with the pitcher which has always been a FULL SIZE pitcher and gives us an instant buzzzzz! And its delicious!! We came back today and they have downsized there pitcher what a bumberrr!! But the price was less so was good !! We always do an appetizer , this time we tried the chile verde soup which was alright!!! The dishes they have are not of our liking , portugues , but when it comes to the sangria ill keep comino back even tho they downsized the pitcher!!!!The place is very nice , the service is great always friendly staff and people !! We got atleast 4 glasses from the pitcher which was perfect for two!! 1 glass is $15 pitcher $30!! I

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    Mary F.

    Although the service and ambiance was great here, I really did not enjoy the food at all. The three of us started with the cheese bread, but the center of it was a little cold, like it was refrigerated and then heated (but not all the way through). The flavor and texture of the outside were alright though. I ordered the lobster bisque and the waiter warned me that many people think it is very smoky, but I tried it anyway. The smokiness wasn't the issue for me though- it mainly just tasted of shrimp and wasn't creamy and rich like a bisque should be. The flavor wasn't lobster-y at all, and the only reason you'd know it had lobster in it was from the three rubbery pieces of lobster at the bottom of the bowl. Lastly, the steak sandwich. It came with fries which were actually very good. However, the sandwich was just a slab of steak on bread with I believe sliced garlic- the steak wasn't even sliced. The steak was tough and difficult to eat. Overall, I wouldn't come back here, but the staff was very nice and it is a cute restaurant.

    My HALF of the bill (my friend paid the other HALF).
    Ash V.

    To set the mood, we were there with 3 other friends of ours who were visiting from out of town and we all agreed to try something new. Ambience: The place is OK from the standpoint of ambience - nothing special. Service: This place had awful service. I will give you an example - I ordered a Mojito at the top of our dinner and then 25 mins later the drink shows up. I would say our server was not that helpful (he was not rude and he was nice). Food: This is where I think the biggest mismatch is from the standpoint of my 3-star rating here vs. a potential 4-star. The price of the meal was exorbitant ($692.04 including tip and taxes). Here is what we ordered Sharables: Three of my friends shared these ---------------------------------------------------------------- - Cheese Bread - Cheese Platter: Good assortment but not great. - Baby Carrots: These were "OK" - Mushroom Rice: This tasted good. - Meat Croquettes: This was the best one out of the bunch - Shrimp Fritters - Scallops - Prawns Dinner: Me and another friend got the Valentine special -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Salad: The salad that was the first course * Main course: Mahi Mahi with mashed potatoes and asparagus - This was "OKAY" but not great considering it cost $75 * Desert: this came with the Valentine's special but the five of us shared it - Flan: This was the best part of the meal. I would get it. - Chocolate Mousse: This was good. All in all, I will say go if you want to try it but I will not be returning here.

    Double espresso to go with my pastel de nata
    Hector M.

    In all my travels, I have met so many wonderful Chef's from different parts of the world but I really feel like these ones are very special! They are special because they live in my area and they want to embrace a new community that in return embraces their hardworking, brilliant and creative team that expresses themselves with Portuguese ingredients, flavors and influences! I love this place not only for its wonderful food but its great team that provides detail service when you sit and engage in conversation about the history about Petiscos. I am super grateful to have found this piece of heaven recognized as a Michelin restaurant because of its brilliant owners/chefs bringing their passion and placing it in a Portuguese plate screaming and vibrantly enhancing your meal experience with a story behind each ingredient that makes it an authentic Portuguese Dinning Experience!

    "Whole Roasted" fish was really a personal serving
    Eddie C.

    Not the same as the previous restaurant at Adega, post pandemic closure. Food was overwhelming salty, especially the calms. We order the bread starter but could not use it for the clam broth, it was inedible. Pork Croquettes was good but my wife didn't like it as it was on the salty side too. Octopus starter salad was meh, texture wasn't great The "whole Roasted" Branzino fish was really just a personal portion, not really a sharing dish like we assumed from the menu description. It was delicious (!) though but it was the only thing we enjoyed besides the bread. Veggies had a nice char, cream sauce was yum and the fish was cooked well.

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    Is there currently outdoor tables?

    There were not when I was there

    Is it easy to find parking near the restaurant?

    Prepare to park 2-3 blocks away. However, street parking availability depends on time of day. It's harder to find parking in the evenings/at night. I prefer ride share transportation (Lyft, Uber) if I go downtown in the evening.

    Do you have a corkage fee? I have a special bottle of wine I would like to bring.

    Yes. The corkage fee is $29.

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    Hi Gabrielle, the outdoor area is dog friendly.

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