I am here quite often and normally the food is good to great. Everything I had tonight was undercooked and awful, not sure if new chefs or what, and the staff was hardly attentive. Sent back the undercooked shrimp and garlic (undercooked and almost no garlic and was cold), the paella was bad and rice was crunchy and undercooked. Will give it another shot just based on previous experiences but if this was the first interaction, wouldn't be back. read more

I found the entire experience worth remembering. Every team member is genuinely welcoming. Their cooking reminds me how good food can be. The rating system doesn't accommodate exceptional places. Having just settled nearby, this restaurant was a delightful discovery. read more

This spot covers all the essentials plus the little extras. Por Do Sol balances affordability with vegetable-rich dishes. The workers create a welcoming feeling throughout. The design creates atmosphere through careful choices. The staff provided great attention, and I'll be back. read more

The best of the best Staff fabulous friendly Great food and sangria My favorite place read more

My favorite is their steak w eggs on top with the potatoes in the yummy gravy sauce Second favorite is their special - salmon w crab meat Their skirt steak is delicious Garlic shrimp is great The chicken a passarinho is yummy (when it has enough of the garlic sauce). It was a miss once - came out dry. The soups - canja and caldo verde are great- my daughter always asks for seconds and that's all she has I like their white and red sangria Avoid their mixed drinks unless u like that harsh liquor flavor. I've tried several times always a fail. Someone said a little taste of the Ironbound right here in Long Branch- I agree! read more

Wonderful staff. GREAT food! And, it was open on Christmas day. What a surprise. That's why we went that day, but it has now become one of our favorite restaurants. Bravo to the chef! read more

I had a good experience at this restaurant. I stood here for about two hours. My table and I were not in a rush and just wanted to enjoy our Friday night. We started with ordering drinks and sangria. Then we ordered three appetizers that were ALL delicious. We had clams, fried calamari, and Portuguese sausage. The sausage comes out in a plate that is lit on fire which was pretty cool. The waiter took a long time to order our entrees but I didn't mind as much because we ate a lot of apps. Once we ordered, it didn't take long for the food to come out. Everyone at my table was satisfied and enjoyed their dinner. The only downfall and the reason for four stars instead of five is that there was a lot of fruit flies. I spent most of my time at the table swinging my hand trying to get them away. Good food, tasty drinks, and friendly environment. Would definitely visit again! read more

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The food was fantastic and a lot of it great service and great prices. Will definitely go back and highly recommend by the way had a margarita. It was delicious also generous and size you won't be disappointed. read more

A little taste of the Ironbound right in Long Branch. It's not quite up there with the very best in Newark, but I was nevertheless impressed. At first it puzzled me that, although this place is rated 4 stars on Yelp, it had only 26 reviews despite the fact that it's been at this location since... forever. I've passed by many times, but I guess the words "Sports Bar" dissuaded me from considering it as a serious place to eat . Only after seeing Brian S.'s review did I realize what I've been passing up. Although we may not always agree on how many stars to give a place, Brian's reviews have been spot on. If he likes a place, I know it's going to be good. I think I know the answer as to why only 26 people reviewed this place: it's old school. It's not some hot and new chic tapas and wine bar. A lot of the clientele are older, and Portuguese. So it's not the hip new (overpriced?) scene that a lot of Yelpers seem to be drawn to. However, it's old school in a good way. It proudly proclaims to be a Portuguese restaurant; there's none of this equivocating between being Spanish AND Portuguese, in an effort to draw a wider crowd, as many Iberian restaurants are wont to do. My *Rule of Complimentary Offerings* is reaffirmed once again: If whatever they give you as complimentary (bread, bruschetta, chips, kimchi etc) is good, the meal that follows will be good as well. If the complimentary stuff sucks, walk out before you waste your money. They had delicious Portuguese rolls waiting on the table, crusty exterior and airy and chewy interior. They were so good that they didn't even need to be warmed up. My mouth still waters when I think about them. The place is busy, but the service was good, with young, friendly, energetic, and pretty waitresses, who all seemed to be Portuguese. We ordered a half pitcher of white sangria. I'm not really a sangria drinker, but this was good enough to convert just about anyone. In fact, I'd probably get a mental hernia trying to remember when I've had better. I ordered the baccala (or "Bacalhau" as they call it) on the bone. This was simply sautéed in good olive oil with peppers and onions and served with boiled potatoes. Very simple, very good, and very traditional. This is one of my favorite Portuguese dishes, and they make a very good version. I washed it down with a half bottle (they sell halves) of some good Portuguese dry white wine, which seemed more appropriate here than the sangria. This is what I mean by being old school. Although many would no doubt be put off, serving it on the bone, as it should be, enhances the flavor. Baccala goes back to something like the 16th century, the process originally developed by Basque fishermen. In case you don't know, before there was refrigeration, fishermen would dry and preserve cod by storing it in salt. This would stay good for almost forever. In order to prepare it, the salted cod has to be reconstituted by soaking it in water for at least 24 hrs, changing the water several times to rinse away the salt. GF had the Garlic Shrimp, which was perfectly seasoned, and was to die for. It was served with good rice and beans and French fries. I only wish that instead of fries, it was served with fried Spanish, or in this case, Portuguese, potatoes... you know, the ones that look like thick potato chips. The one major hiccup was the dessert. We ordered the chocolate mousse since it's not as common as in Manhattan. I fancy myself a decent amateur cook, however, the one glitch in my culinary endeavors is chocolate mousse. My problem is obvious: I don't know how to "fold". Chocolate mousse (mousse is French for foam) is simply a mixture of a chocolate and egg yolk (or butter) base with wipped egg whites, and sometimes whipped heavy cream, folded in. If you over-fold, you collapse the beaten egg whites forcing the air out, the result being more like pudding than mousse. And that's exactly what happened here. It was still OK.. sweet and chocolate tasting, but not mousse. Maybe they should just stick to flan. The espresso we finished the "mousse" with, on the other hand, was strong, rich, and very good. Overall a very satisfying meal. read more

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Came here for dinner. Nice find and great food. The red sangria is strong just how I like it. My order of fried rump beef cubes with cheese and yucca was out of this world. Steak with Spanish potato, rice and beans was very good as well. Service was prompt and friendly. We will definitely return when in the area. read more

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Driving by this place for years, we finally decided to give it try after after glowing comments from a friend who compared it to the Newark Ironbound establishments. Hectic pace with terrific service best describes our busy Saturday night dining experience. Passing on apps. we went right to our dinner selections and we were rewarded with a fantastic grilled whole fish as well as a very nice skirt steak. The rice and beans were delicious as well as a flan for dessert. The place does not have the charm of the Newark restaurants but the food and service are very decent with pricing that while not cheap is fair. If you are into sangria by all means try one of theirs, you will not be disappointed. read more

Great food and friendly staff . Definitely looking forward to our next visit . Thanks read more

My goto Portuguese spot. As good as anyplace in Newark. Good atmosphere and the food is awesome. 5 stars! read more

Por Do Sol - Sports Bars Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Sangria says everything about a Portugese restaurant. There was way to sweet. The steak way over cooked, I asked for them to cook less and they gave me raw steak. Usually a 3-4 never a 5 today a 2 or 3 not good service either read more

Very disappointed! I have eaten at this place many times and the service has really completely gone down hill! First there was a hair in my friend's steak that I showed the waitress they said to me that no one did that and they also seem to get extremely defensive firing back at me saying that no one in the kitchen has blonde hair! We pulled the hair it was long and blonde!! Meanwhile there 2 blondes waittess running around the restaurant. Still claiming I dont know where it came from. I can tell you I sure dont know where it came from we were all brunette siting at the table seriously gross!!!! My friend then got the steak cooked wrong and then it came back the second time half the size of the steak not the same quality nor the same steak! Watch out for the rudeness of the staff, they miss items that you order that never come come to the table and drinks that you order on the high end and are charged for them and then they swap it out or cheaper stuff!! They must think that people are stupid and don't know difference! I think 2 stars is a bit to much of rating to give to them, but the food is actually quiet good. The staff is definitely the problem they are rude, attiudes are inappropriately given when they are in the wrong and the way they handle the customers have a lot to be desired!! Maybe they should learn a few things about dealing with the public and being in the restaurant business! Customer service and satisfaction is key! Me and my friends will NOT be running back to spend any of our hard earned money anytime soon!! read more

I really tried to give this place another chance but I am truly disappointed. I finally got a cooked steak unfortunately this steak is as dry as jerky. The cooks truly are terrible. They should have an in service or be properly trained. I have never been to an establishment who prides themselves on their steaks and out of the 5 steaks we ordered all of the medium steaks were over cooked. Unacceptable. read more

Por Do Sol - Dry as a Desert - Sports Bars Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Por do sol I have to say im Shocked how much they fell off, food was horrible steaks are just burnt cartilage extra salty. I've known this place for a long time it was good place, you could get a great steak and rice and beans , now it's trash my wifes food was horrible my food was so burnt I could get knife through the owner should spend more time in the kitchen and see what he's serving to the public but of course the price keeps going upp. And have absolutely more staff real bartenders like the old days. Will not go back again. read more

The best Portuguese/Brazilian restaurant in town. I highly recommend "Bitoqui"! Great service, great atmosphere great food! Perfect combination! read more

Por Do Sol - Bitoqui, Sirloin steak, fried egg on top, served over potato chips, black olives and pickle veggies! - Sports Bars Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Great food get the filet mignon. Really good. Great service and seafood to. Get the sangria. read more

Por Do Sol - Sports Bars Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Amazing food --- sangria was fantastic. Garlic chicken!! Skirt steak with the egg on top!! Yippee!!

This place is a robbery. Pay attention!!! 20% gratuity automatically added to your bill independently of group size, absolutely ridiculous. On top of that, bad service and dirty, bugs crawling all over bar top, stained utensils read more

This place is like one of the unique places on ferry street excellent food n drinks friendly staff family atmosphere when ever I'm in long branch I always grab a paella great job read more

Por Do Sol - Cheers to Porto sol - Sports Bars Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Not what you expect from the outside, but as soon as you walk in it is a nice causal modern Portuguese spot. We were looking for a nice spot to eat after the beach, I was able to walk in with flip flops and trunks. The food is exquisite! I order the read snapper it was wonderful. My girlfriend ordered picadina very tender beef with amazing yuca fries. Don't eat on the boardwalk come here! read more

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Good food and reasonably priced drinks. I normally go here with a Portuguese friend of mine when Portugal is playing in a soccer game. The crowd is mostly Brazilian/Portuguese and cheers mostly for these countries. So if you hail from a different country, the fans are going to be mostly one sided. The food is great, and they keep a list of hand written items on a sheet of paper. As the evening progresses, they strike out the dishes they run out of one by one. So if you see something you like, either order it right away or ask the waiter to keep it for you for later. Lots of TV screens to watch sports. I went once to watch the NJ Devils play, and the wonderful bartender Christiano gladly put the game on for me. Though, it was mostly my friend and I watching the game :-P read more

The waitress was very nice and the food flavorful. They serve very large portions. I will definitely recommend to friends and I look forward to going back. read more

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What a great lunch! I had a grilled skirt steak perfectly cooked medium rare. It was tender and full of flavor. The French fries were fresh and nice and hot. My lunch date had oxtail stew. It was so good we ordered one to go. We are finishing up with cappuccino and flan. We both enjoyed our meals very much. Wait staff was very polite and attentive. read more

Por Do Sol - Yum on the homemade flan! - Sports Bars Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Absolutely fantastic! Food was excellent with large portions. Spices were just right, with extras on the side if you wanted more. Service was top notch, and they even had live music. Our new favorite Portuguese, Brazilian restaurant. We will be going back soon! read more

Food is a little over priced, but servers very friendly and foodie good. Good portions!

I've been going to this restaurant since I was about eight years old. The ambiance is a little dark, but the great food makes up for it. On weekends they typically have live entertainment whether it's bands, guitarists, singers or even DJ's. Now it does get rather loud inside due to the bar but the seating in the back is way quieter. The food is to die for and has large portions. The steaks are thick and juicy and the chicken in garlic sauce is always my go to meal. Another great one is "Bitoque," which is pretty much steak with a fried egg on top, surrounded by Spanish fries and some sort of gravy. Also one of my definite favorites. They have a little bit of everything! The appetizer my family usually gets is the Picadinho Misto which has calamari, portuguese sausage, pork cubes, shrimp all dumped on top of French fries with sauce as well. read more

Excellent Sangria Possibly The Best I've Ever Had. Food Was Great And The Service Was Outstanding. Great Place For Dinner In A Warm Environment. Will Be Back Soon. Large Portions And Low Prices. read more

The steak is amazing . Sizzles all the way to your table . They have a live singer she's pretty decent keeps the crowd entertained

A kind of typical portugese service -nobody notoces you even if you seat here for half an hour

Really comfy spot- food very good- classy Portuguese dishes! Service very welcoming and priced affordable. I'll be back!

Yummy in tummy. Great Spanish cuisine here with a touch of family to it. Food brings me back to my aunts home with the smell of cilantro & the best Sangria in all of Ocean County. read more

Everyone speaks Portuguese, its a great place to watch soccer, but kinda biased because they only have on Portuguese leagues on, domestics are fairly cheap, not imports read more

Really good Portuguese food, not recommended for families with small children as it is a local bar. Also has great sangria!

This is my favorite local restaurant...I dine here a few times a month and my favorite dishes are the Cheese steak sandwich with fries or the fried calamari sometimes I have flan or a cappuccino for dessert...It is very similar to the Spanish-Portuguese restaurants in Newark and I don't even have to leave town...Excellent dining experience... read more

Visited this restaurant while visiting the area. The server was very attentive. It was pretty attentive but it was the middle of the week when I went. I had the garlic chicken which came with fries, rice, and salad . I didn't know it was a cream based sauce so I was surprised but it was very good. The portions are large with enough to take home for another meal. My friend had the sirloin steak and shrimp, she enjoyed the steak but stated her shrimp tasted strange. I didn't try it so I can't speak to much about that. read more

4 stars would be a review that would represent the food and the service because both were excellent. Unfortunately however this place is an old bar and I just cannot give it 4 stars based on this, and this alone. I would not hesitate coming back here but I would not bring my misses here. read more

Went there last year after a friend recommended it. The service was slow, and the food was just okay. It is more of a Brazilian sports bar than a Portuguese restaurant (which is what I was expected so might have affected my opinion as well). read more