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    Primavera Pub

    4.2 (146 reviews)
    ModeratePortuguese, Seafood
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Pasta Primavera with clams and shrimp. The shrimp are served with shells on.
    John G.

    Interesting menu with Portuguese specialties. Lots of seafood selections and some fun dishes such as the flaming Portuguese sausage appetizer! Portions are generous and prices are far below what you would pay for similar fare, say, in WeHa center. A star deduction due to it being quite noisy, shrimp served in dishes that you didn't expect to have to take out of their shells before taking a bite, and cod fish portions that had a lot of bones. This may be true to the ethnic recipes and is probably a way to keep costs down. Overall experience was good and we will try it again in the not too distant future.

    Zack G.

    Portuguese restaurant with an authentic feel and amazing flavors at an incredible price. The menu has a solid variety, all of which is very affordable. Have table, bar, and patio seating. I came for lunch, sat at the bar, and got a steak sandwich. -The bartender was very friendly and my food came out very quickly -I also got some complimentary bread, but it was pretty stale -The steak sandwich was delicious, and the total for my lunch was just 6.50$!! --The actual steak sandwhich was even cheaper (3.50$) but after adding lettuce, tomato, cheese, and peppers it ended up being 6.50$ 9

    Pork
    Ruchika M.

    Really enjoyed this place! Came here for a late lunch with a friend and enjoyed every bite. Service was friendly and prompt. We each got sangria to start, my white sangria was delicious and perfect for a hot day. The bread was soft, great to have on the side. I ordered the Febras de Porco (boneless pork) with saffron rice and boiled potatoes. The food was cooked perfectly and the brown sauce was very tasty! Enjoyed this meal very much. At lunch it wasn't busy, maybe 3-4 tables and a few individuals at the bar. Will definitely return!

    Chocolate mouse
    Julia S.

    Service was impeccable and the food delicious- loved this place and I would highly recommend the caldo verde (velvety is the best way to describe), grouper with shrimp and chocolate mouse. The Portuguese wine is also great!!

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    Monica B.

    Such a nice experience for lunch the other day. I was meeting some friends that go to work in Hartford and this place was the perfect spot. The service was really nice, they were able to accommodate my request for a more private table and our waiter was really nice, sad I forgot his name. Everyone at the table enjoyed the food so much I couldn't take any pictures of the entrees: shrimp with baked potato and salads. I was able to get some pictures of the olives, bread and soup. Not even the margaritas stood a chance! Planning to go back pretty soon!

    Steak and shrimp

    Always an incredible experience, service and food. Never rushed, a great relaxing night with friends with incredible authentic Portuguese dishes.

    Alex P. T.

    Talk about an amazing dining experience! If I could give 6 stars I would. Primavera Pub is top notch and I can't wait to go back for their burger next and also their octopus special on Fridays! Ok- before I start talking about the next time, I should probably start with what a great time I had on Wednesday. Thank you to Raphela for being such a great bartender too! And of course Phil for being the best tour guide to all things Portuguese. We started with the Cuttlefish, the Chourico Grelhado and the Clams. Order the Chourico Grelhado. They light it up right in front of you and it sizzles and smells so good! It tastes even better! Do it! Also- try the Primavera Mix drink- it's red wine, light beer and sumol mixed together and trying it for the first time- I would definitely order that again. Up next for entrees- the Bife na Pedra---the New York Strip cooked on a hot stone. So much fun! We also tried the app version of the Seafood Mix and the Steak a Roberto- the sauce on it was a mix of mustard, ketchup and Grand Marnier---well damn! They also top it with an egg. Killer! So good! Dip your broccoli rabe in that sauce. Love. We ended with the Bolo Bolacha--highly recommend if you have room for dessert to order this one. The Maria cookies---yum! This night felt like I was in Portugal and I absolutely loved it. From the bread and olives to start to the CR&F Brandy. What a phenomenal time with great company. Saude!!

    Monique A.

    I discovered this place while searching for local restaurants participating in the annual Taste of Hartford. This restaurant was one I never heard of so I decided to give it a try and I'm glad I did! The portions are huge, the staff is wonderful and the food is great. If you're looking for a restaurant serving up authentic Portuguese cuisine then look no further. This place is a must! I definitely plan on returning soon for some more deliciousness.

    Steak a Casa
    Jen B.

    When we got there, the bar was somewhat busy, the dining room was pretty empty and they were wondering where to seat us, which was confusing. It was quite warm in there, was hoping since it was summer that the AC would make it at least a little cooler, but alas, it did not, we were sweating sitting there. We ordered drinks, I ordered a pomegranate martini, but then the waitress came back and said they didn't have the stuff to make it, so I got a lemon drop instead. Sad to say, it was the worst lemon drop that o have ever had, very tart and not sweet enough like other lemon drops. I drank it quickly so I wouldn't waste the alcohol. Our waitress didn't speak very good English, she said twice about ordering rice as my side dish and corrected her twice saying that I wanted the French fries, not the rice and pointing on the menu. What came out? The rice lol. I stopped the person that delivered our food and he took it back and came back with French fries. They had nothing on them (no salt) and needed to be flavored a bit, so I added some salt. So if you are watching your sodium, their fries are for you! Our main dishes were excellent, I got seafood mix and my boyfriend got the steak a casa with a side of boiled potatoes, which were very much like cubed French fries, again no seasoning or salt and seemed fried or baked bc they were crispy. Reminded me of homefries at some places. Prices were good though and we had leftovers since we also ordered salads. Overall, both of us felt that we likely wouldn't go back.

    Dan R.

    And I finally found a home Where I'll never be alone Right here (Huey Lewis) FInally! No lie -I've had the Primavera Pub bookmarked for around seven years. Ever since a family friend raved about it, I wanted to check it out, and I finally did for lunch today. I walked in at around 12:30 on a Tuesday and I have to say the place was jammed. There was just one parking spot left, and the dining room and bar area were 99% full. Interior impressions? Well it was loud inside, real loud. Lots of spirited conversations at the packed tables. It looked like the clientele was 98% male. There were two TV's on the walls -one showed a soccer match between Portugal and Angola and the other showed a Spanish language talk show, I think the title was A Tarde e Sua, which according to Google Translate means "Your Afternoon". There were two young ladies working the bar and the dining room, and to handle that crowd, they should have had 2 more. It took a while for someone to come over to my table. But that gave me plenty of time to check out the menu and notice their very reasonable pricing structure. They have $4 sandwiches and you can add fries for $2 more! Where else will you see 75 cent appetizers? They had two of them here - a shrimp cake and a cod cake. I had one of each and liked the shrimp cake better -it was a hollowed out semicircle of a crust with some salad shrimps inside and it was pretty good. I ordered the Seafood Mix Appetizer ($10.50) which turned out to be an awesome plate of shrimps, clams and squid in a buttery and garlicky sauce. Freebies included a small bowl of black olives and a nice portion of crunchy bread slices and cubes. I really enjoyed my time here -it was a very different kind of stop for me. The food was delicious and well priced, the servers were all pleasant, and the people watching experience was stellar!

    Kevin A.

    I'm stuffed! Holy cow. So, I met some colleagues here for lunch. BRING YOUR APPETITE!! The portions are big, the wine is red and the prices are right. We will return! It's clean, the food is fresh. Força Portugal! Lol

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    Food was good. Service was fine. I was hoping for more Azorean style, but what we had was very good.

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    Great food! Very inexpensive for the portion sizes. The wine is only $4.50 for a glass!! Amazing experience!

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    I went here for a birthday and the food was very good here the service was very nice and jokeful she was quick I recommend going here

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