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    Portuguese Tavern

    3.8 (125 reviews)
    ModeratePortuguese
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Paella Marinera

    Sigh, the food was very underwhelming. Ordered the paella marinara, it was more rice than anything, very skimpy with the lobsters and clams/mussels just had the shells and nothing in it. Only redeeming quality was the service.

    Thomas A.

    Two visits, spaced a few years apart... they've tinkered with their 'formula' but I'm not so sure it was all for the better. Our most recent visit - now they serve your entree on these massive plates that are the size of the classic "breakfast in bed" tray but it's more for show and my actual meal consisted of one piece of protein (salmon), a little blob of mashed potatoes here, some shredded carrots in opposite corners and then a bit of green veg (asparagus and broccoli) in the opposing corners. Cooked well.  Flavorful.  But a bit 'middle of the road', if you know what I mean. Had I been to any other Portuguese restaurant in Jersey my plate would've been obscenely overflowing with rice and potatoes and veggies and I'd have to wave the white flag halfway through and taking at least one doggie bag home with me. Our first time here I thought the sangria was 'off' (bitter) but this time around... better (and stronger!). My kids enjoyed their meals (steak for one, tuna-and-risotto for the other) more than I did.  (And their dishes were way more substantial than mine as well.) An extensive menu (besides all the 'classics' you'd expect they have a slew of pasta options, a kid's menu as well as a full page of specials). Restaurant looks great - from the tables to the floor to the walls and artwork. Considering portion vs. cost - pricing was a bit rough. They have a (snug) parking lot (of course you get customers inventing their own spots which later causes headaches for cars trying to maneuver in/out of the legit spaces they'd parked in originally), as well as a bit of street parking. Staff - (mostly) friendly. They have a bar in front but I'm hanging with my teenagers so I haven't had a chance to see how it is. Overall?  It's a-okay.  But when it comes to food representing Seleção das Quinas - Taste of Portugal in Newark remains unsurpassed.

    Chicken
    Brian R.

    My boss and a few coworkers pickup food from here every Friday. They get generous portions and seem to love it. I ordered the vegetable paia. For 17$ I got a large tray of food and got about 5 meals out of it. I appreciate the aluminum container which is 100% recyclable. I can't believe that anybody uses styrofoam and single use plastic utensils, I won't be going back for that reason alone.

    Portuguese Steak Chicken breast Sausage
    chris k.

    Great food, fast service, great prices, the staff is super friendly and I love the inside of here, they have a bar/casual side as well as a nicer dining room. Highly recommend this place for just a night out or a special occasion.

    Decor at entrance

    Service is excellent! Food phenomenal! Clean and brightly colored restaurant. Definitely will be back. Parking is a bit tough. We parked around the corner because they have a small lot. Can't wait to go back! Oh the sangria was delicious too!

    Desiree F.

    The girls and I got together to get dinner and wanted Portuguese. When we arrived I parked in the private lot. We walked into a nice restaurant. Adolfo was our server, and he was great. I started with the red sangria, which was only $7, and it was tasty. For my meal, I got the mussels and a side of yellow rice. They both were so tasty! My friends got the cod and the stuffed snapper, and they said they really enjoyed it. It also looked so tasty. The bill was super affordable, and I enjoyed my time.

    Roasted chicken, rice and fries....
    Alicia N.

    Honestly we were just looking for something quick that wasn't true "fast food" so we decided to stop here. The whole chicken, rice and fries came to $19. Not bad. However the food was incredibly bland. The fries (frozen for sure) had no salt or pepper and when my husband asked for ketchup they said that they didn't have any. They didn't even give salt and pepper packets. The chicken was okay- a little dry but again lacked enough flavor. The rice was the biggest letdown. I thought it was true yellow rice and would be tasty, but nope! It was yellow and tasted like plain white rice. Reviews are mixed but after this experience I'm not sure I'd return. Especially since it was basically the same a few years ago except then we also had unseasoned steak! Not much to say about customer service ... not bad, but not great either - that actually sums up the entire experience.

    Eveline S.

    The food is very good, I love the sangria . Friendly atmosphere. The staff is very nice people. I recommend this place Come n enjoy ...

    Paella Marinera
    Norma R.

    The food was amazingly delicious, white sangria was out of this world tasteful, the service was great and very friendly, and the ambiance very relaxing and family-friendly.

    Grilled meat for two
    David Y.

    Was in the mood for Portuguese food and my friend happened to find this spot on Google. There was a parking lot for the restaurant. As I entered the restaurant, we were greeted by a waiter and sat us down right away. Ended up ordering the grilled meat for two. The order came with a soup (came out first), potato chips (fresh), yellow rice and assorted meats (chicken, pork, chorizo, steak) with salad. Everything was great and you don't need any sauce for the meats which were very flavorful. The price and the amount you got was definitely bang for your buck. There was plenty of left overs which I shared with my brother. My brother liked it as well and we will be planning another trip soon. I highly recommend this place to anyone that is in the mood to eat lots of meat for a good price.

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    Yes yes and yes. Amazing food, amazing menu, amazing service. We'll go back for sure.

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    6 months ago

    food was way too overpriced, was extremely dry, and had no flavor. Save yourself the money and time by not going to this establishment.

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    Love it really great food the prices is amazing and the food was amazing will be going there again more often

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    The food is disgusting . The fish and meat are not fresh . The plates, utensils are dirty .

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    3 years ago

    Great and friendly service, props to Davidson and Jose. 5 stars to this place and its stuff!!!

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    My server was a friendly and thoughtful gent from Ukraine. Slava Ukraini! My best to your family…read more The food highlights: - bread: hearty sized individual breads with a nice crispy outside / tops - chorizo sausage is well flavored without being oily or dry, tastes great mixed with... - the vodka rigatoni. Served al dente with a nice cream / cheese overlay - shrimp in garlic. Very nice flavor with a light garlic and olive oil taste that did not overwhelm the shrimp - rib eye : simply seasoned that really let the meat flavor rise. Rum: they had Zacapa 23 year. A good recommendation to sip along with a tremendous meal. One note: the medium rare was closer to black and blue, and the medium was closer to medium rare. It may depend on the chef, but if you are between temp levels, take the over. I could have come here for dinner every night and been very happy. Plenty of amazing looking items on the menu.

    I loved the vibe of the restaurant, and the service was great. Jose was a kind and helpful waiter…read morewho made the experience even better. The bread came out first, nice and warm, which was a great start to the meal. We ordered the empanadas, and the meat was delicious, though they definitely could have used a sauce on the side. I also got the soup, which was very tasty. Unfortunately, my main dish lacked flavor. The portion size was good about six pieces but it just didn't have much seasoning. Oddly enough, the onions were the best part of the plate. Overall, I enjoyed the atmosphere and service, and I'd come back to try the seafood next time.

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