Everything we had was good enough. Except the bread, what IS that stuff? Octopus was very tender and tasty. The house-made goat cheese and littlenecks appetizers were brought and devoured quickly. The duck, while tender, was overcooked and the cherry sauce (I think it was supposed to be a Demi that was never fully reduced) that came with it turned the meat this weird gray color,just an aesthetics thing, but it really had no flavor. Their focus is on the main portion of the dishes and not so much the sides that come with them. Same thing with the swordfish dish, fish was tender but everything else was bleh. The vegetables didn't even have salt on them I don't think. The service is slow and seems inconvenienced by your presence. Even when I called to make the reservation the guy seemed annoyed as soon as he answered the phone, but that's just what you get when you're in the Riv I guess. They seem to do well though, and I know it is authentic Portuguese cuisine, just probably won't make the drive again. read more

Food is absolutely delicious and the service is very attentive to their guests! I get something different every time I eat here and so have never been disappointed. The waiters never make me feel like I'm annoying. read more

One of my favorite Portuguese restaurant Omg the shrimp Mozambique hmmmm yummy so delicious read more

My nephew was visiting from the south and on a whim I decided to take him out for something he'd never had before. We're both glad we did! The restaurant has an upscale look and feel to it, but the staff is friendly and welcoming and we were seated almost immediately. The server was over with water, menus, and to take our drink orders almost before we sat down. The beer selection is okay and the wine selection too. Let me recommend the house red, which is Portuguese and very good. We ordered their version of shrimp Mozambique and the scallop version too and they were awesome. Ask for extra bread to soak up the sauce. For the main course I ordered the octopus special and my nephew got the paella. The octopus was perfect, very tender and perfectly charcoal grilled with a light and very tasty sauce. It was served with Portuguese potatoes, which I'm now addicted to, and rice or a vegetable of your choice. I would swear on a bible that the octopus was probably swimming that very morning otherwise there is no way it could have been that tender and tasty. The paella was huge and chock full of all sorts of shell fish with half of a large lobster on top all of it in a saffron infused sauce that made my mouth water. My nephew hurt himself trying to eat it all and still only managed to eat half. He swears it's the best he ever had! We wound up taking about half of everything home and eating it the next day. What a bargain. The service was unobtrusive and excellent and I plan to be a regular from now on. read more

Sagres is by far one of the top portuguese restaurants in fall river as far as quality food is concerned. The interior is beautiful and located on a st with lots of portuguese history. Ample parking can be found at a local church on the same st. I often call in orders to go, and take the wife to dine in from time to time. After all is said in done. This is a Fantastic Portuguese restaurant that deserves 5 stars even on there worst day. Their Bife a Portuguese is the tastiest compared to any that ive had as they are not frugal with the spices! Now excuse me while i call in a steak sandwich from Sagres at this very moment! read more

I've lived in fall river my entire life and today was my first time dining at Sagres. My brother, daughter and myself came here on a whim for easter dinner. Neither of us left disappointed, thats for sure. The service was great. It was very busy due to easter. We were asked if we had reservations but we did not, the hostess quickly tried to accomodate us and we had a table ready within minutes. Our waitress was very attentive and very nice. We had shrimp mozambique to start, it came out very fast. Both my brother and i had portuguese steak plates with fries rice and an egg and we split a pot of little necks. And my daughter got shrimp mozambique with fries and rice. The steak was amazing. Great cut of meat. Portions were huge. We all had cheesecake for dessert that was drizzled with raspberry sauce. Everything was delicious. We will definitely return again!! read more

I frequent this restaurant quite often. It is one of my favorite Portuguese restaurants, everything I have eaten there has been very delicious. Also, the service is always good, I definitely recommend this restaurant to someone who is trying to find some good Portuguese cuisine. The only thing that sometimes sucks is the parking situation during he weekend, but usually you can find a spot after a few times around the block. read more

Our server, Raquel, took great care of our large group tonight for a memorable family dinner. She was helpful and knowledgeable, we all thoroughly enjoyed the meals she recommended. Compliments to the chef and owner! When a menu item requested was unavailable, she offered not only a fantastic substitution but a signature cocktail to sweeten the deal! We all recommend highly! read more

This place has the very best octopus Amazing seafood Great wine list Exceptional service read more

Wow everything was delicious. Steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly great wine selection and exceptional staff.

Sagres is consistently a place for some of the best Portuguese food we have had out of Portugal. The quality is high, the portions are generous, the service is always professional and friendly. It is clear that the owner takes pride in this restaurant, as he should. I love grilled octopus and the octopus here is out of this world. Perfectly grilled, seasoned well but not too much to overpower the octopus. Usually we also get the pork and clams but today we tried the Madeiran-style espetada which is a skewer of large chunks of tender meat cooked perfectly to the medium we requested. Delicious. The seafood stew is great, any grilled fish.. sometimes you find goat stew or other more unusual dishes as specials. We have been to Sagres numerous times and happily drive the hour from Boston. Also... good wine selection and nice bar area. What's not to love. read more

Authentic Portuguese food in the heart of Little Portugal. The staff is friendly and the food is terrific. Since the redesign of the restaurant, everything is more upscale and contemporary. A nice experience all around! read more

This was my first experience at the newly reopened, remodeled Sagres and I am very happy that the whole experience was excellent from start to finish. Service - The service began before we even got there. We had reservations for six people on Friday night at 7:00 PM, but we had all congregated early and were hungry, so I called at 6:10 to see if they could take us early. We were told yes, they could, and to head on over. We were seated right away and bread was placed on the table. Our waiter introduced himself, welcomed us, handed out menus and told us about the specials. I have to say, just with this, this place was already winning in comparison to a lot of other Portuguese restaurants, so so far, so good. Throughout the whole meal, we were brought our drinks and food in a timely manner, were checked on a couple of times (it was very busy, so I'm pretty impressed that we weren't forgotten. Again, that's been my experience at too many Portuguese restaurants). He was even sweet enough to take a picture of us when he saw we were attempting a group "selfie." Another gentleman, who I assume is the manager, came by a couple of times to check if everything was okay and to bring us our take-home boxes. Worth noting: Even though there was a line out the door, we did not feel rushed even after we had finished and paid. We didn't linger too long, but still, we never felt any pressure to get out of there. Atmosphere - This place is gorgeous! Modern and chic, but with a touch of old-school European feel here and there. There were lots of tables, all white cloth-covered, but it wasn't cluttered. The bar is beautiful! The bathroom was clean, too. I only want to warn that the floor seemed kind of slippery. I felt really unsteady; it caught me off guard. Food - I can usually gauge a Portuguese restaurant by its carne de porco à Alentejana, so that's what I got. The rest of the party got either bife à portuguesa or a cod special. I tried a bite or two of my hubbie's bife and thought it was a little dry on the outside, but it was perfectly cooked on the inside. Everyone was very happy with their bifes, so maybe my mouth was just biased because my meat was in sauce. My carne de porco, oh my carne de porco! Loved it! The meat was lean and tender and cooked perfectly. So often this dish is ruined by too much salt, but that was not the case here. The molho was wonderfully flavorful. And there were a good amount of littlenecks, too. Plenty for dinner and leftovers for lunch the next day. My MIL loved her bacalhau and finished the whole thing (which, she said, rarely happens). Worth noting: The bifes are sirloin and THICK! And while [I thought] the bife à portuguesa didn't have too much sauce, I believe the bife à Luis is actually the one made in vinho de alhos (garlic wine sauce). These are not the pounded, thin steaks seen elsewhere. These may be the thickest steaks I've ever seen. They were glorious! Value - I expected the prices to be sky-high considering it's a "new" restaurant, but I was really surprised at how affordable most of the dishes were! Even with drinks, desserts, and coffee, the bill was super reasonable. Overall, I'm thrilled that there is a Portuguese restaurant in Fall River that is great in all aspects. Unfortunately, that's rare. Can't wait to go back! Maybe lunch at the bar next time... read more

Not sure why it says $11-30. Plates start at $16-$18. Beers are $5.50 and up. Service was mildly warm to mid-distantly cold. Did not get the vibe that we were that welcome. Food was just ok for the price. Will look around for other restaurants in Fall River. read more

This is a terrific restaurant. Affordable food and diverse and interesting menu. Great service. Good drinks, good atmosphere. We'll be back!

Awesome Portuguese food! Grilled octopus is my favorite. I am ADDICTED! Their grilled octopus is a special that they only serve on Tuesdays, so if my schedule doesn't permit me to dine in, I always order take out. Fantastic food, great service and nice ambiance. You won't be disappointed. read more

A good friend of mine (native Fall Rivah-ite) suggested Sagres to me. I love this place. A true family restaurant with a warm, happy, family vibe. The wait staff is always very helpful if you don't know what to order. The bread, wine, value and laid-back atmosphere give Sagres a very European feel which my family loves. I can't recommend highly enough. Just don't come looking for a butler in white gloves. This is a place for real people. read more

Found Sagres on accident while trying to find another place in fall river. authentic portagee grub....not many people speaking english in the joint when we went. Had the caldo verde....very nice. and then a steak with the fried egg on top....not in the Mr Olympia training regimen Im sure. But it was damn tasty....washed down with a bit of the ol' dry red wine from the Dao region. read more

Their Baaaaaaack. We just had lunch and they didn't skip a beat. Nothing has changed but the absolutely beautiful decor. The DaSilva family went all out on the building. No wonder why it took so long. It's been two years since I had the Pork Alentejana and the Scallop Mozambique. I'm eating at home again. Best of Luck. read more

I've had the mariscada, paella, pork with clams and pork with liver, the portions were haaauuuuge. The paella is probably the best I've had. We also tried the home made goat cheese appetizer which was pretty bland. The caldo verde has gotten tons of great reviews I thought it was just ok not that I really have anything to compare it to. The sangria was good. read more

Very good try the hen very tender and flavorful but not overwhelming :) Authent. Portuguese num nums!

The worse service possible. Awful service - good food but don't expect the staff to come by and ask if you need another drink or if they can get you anything. food was good but I will not go back because of the horrible service read more

Beautiful spot for family and friends gatherings! Professional, knowledgeable wait staff! Phenomenal food... everything on the menu is fantastic! read more

A group of 9 of us ate at Sagres tonight and the food was fantastic and service to match. We all pretty much had different dinners and everyone enjoyed what they ordered, then came the deserts "WOW". We all agreed that Sagres is by far one that we need to visit again soon. read more

Very good portuguese food. However, they charge a "sharing fee" if you try to split a meal, even after sharing multiple appetizers.

I've been here several times (most recently popped in this a couple weeks ago). I know a few people who are big fans, but I've never been impressed. I've tried a variety of meat and fish dishes, but when you compare Sagres to the rest of the Portuguese restaurants in Fall River, it's absolutely not at the top of the pack. Great people, good/ok service, but definitely not the best Portuguese food in the city (or even close to it). read more

I've been twice. The first time was with a party of 18 for my brother's wedding rehearsal dinner. My father knows the owner and made the reservation. When we arrived our table was ready. Service was excellent, food was delicious and staff was very attentive. It was an A+ experience so when my fiance and I were looking for somewhere to have New Year's Eve dinner with our friends Sagres popped into my head. We had a party of 8 and made reservations. we arrived at the restaurant and waited almost 20 minutes to be seated. Our waiter was horrible. He would disappear and rarely checked to see if we needed anything. The worst part about my second trip was after ordering it took over an hour and a half to get our food!!!! We were so hungry we ended up stuffing our faces with bread which would have been fine if our waiter came back and refilled the bread basket for us. Once we got our food it was mediocre at best. My steak was a little tough and the flavors were really off. No one really enjoyed dinner which was embarrassing for me because I had been talking about how good it was all week. All in all, as in most Portuguese places it's all about who you know. I won't be going back without my father or at least dropping his name. read more

Finally tried Sagres this evening and it delivered the authentic Portuguese dining experience I was hoping for! My boyfriend is 100% Portuguese so I have tried many homemade favorites (kale soup, chorico, etc.) but have never eaten at a restaurant of this ethnicity and it did not disapoint. We started with the shrimp in the garlic tomato broth as an appetizer and I must say it was the highlight of the meal. The broth was delicious and we had to ask for a second basket of the excellent Portuguese bread to continue our dipping even after our main course arrived. We both had the classic steak topped with fried egg in a beef sauce served with thinly sliced fried potatoes which was delicious, although a heavy dish. (We even dipped our steak in the previously mentioned appetizer sauce, it was THAT good.) I added the house salad to my meal which was ok although swimming in plain vinegar dressing, I probobly wouldn't order it again and don't recommend it unless it already comes with your entree choice. To drink we both had the Sagres Portuguese beer which was very good. I would have given Sagres 5 stars but our server, though very polite, was inattentive and m.i.a. for most of our time there, but hey, it's a Friday night and they were starting to fill up. I think we just had the bad luck of the draw, as the other servers at the tables around us spent a very long time at their tables discussing different dishes and all seemed to be bilingual which added to the experience for me. A great meal was had at Sagres and based on our appetizer, we can't wait to go back to try one of their many seafood entrees. read more

Like a brilliant Portuguese Phoenix (or rooster), Sagres has risen from the ashes into the beautiful thing it once was. It's new design and modernization makes it feel like you are eating in Portugal. As always, extremely reasonable with no entrees above $20. Unbeleivable for the quality of food and service they are providing. I am glad they are back. read more

Love this place. The food is great, the service is friendly and professional, and the atmosphere/decor is authentic. In a city full of Portuguese restaurants, this one stands out. When Portugal was in the European soccer/football finals, I had two friends visit and went to Sagres to watch the match. We had an absolute ball. read more

This place is simply amazing!!! i go out with my wife once a week to restaurants and this is my #1 favorite Portuguese Restaurant!!! the atmosphere is refreshing, my wife and i love the touch of fresh flowers on the table. every time i go i say I'm going to try something different, BUT I CANT the pork and little necks are to die for. My wife tries a lot if different things. she loves the seafood the best, or a good surf and turf. The wait staff is so very friendly, and very fast. And they sure do know how to make a great drink. I will be returning again and again. Simply the best. read more

Everything was great here. From appetizers to entrees to dessert. Let me first start with the service. Our waiter was perfect(gentleman with curly hair). He was attentive but not overbearing, checking in just enough but always keeping an eye to see if we needed anything. We had the scallops Mozambique, Portuguese steak and paelha. Everything was great. read more

Long time recognized name of Portuguese cuisine in Fall River. Short term fall in quality. Poor support from staff. Banquet hall (2nd level) has limited shelf stock at bar. Had to go to ground level bar to get a drink, myself. No espresso machine. Had to go to ground level bar and get one. All this leaves one in isolation from one's group to have to serve oneself. Staff was slow paced and laid back. read more

I hate to write a poor review, I really do. However, it is necessary for me to do so. The newly rebuilt Sagre's looks very appealing inside and out, still maintaining its previous, slightly more formal Portuguese restaurant ambiance. The service here is good, it always has been, and much of the staff has returned. The food, unlike the staff, was definitely what I consider to be poor to low quality. As an appetizer, we ordered the shrimp in garlic and oil. The sauce tasted very good and was the best tasting thing of the evening (for me). However the shrimp lived up to its name, and we're extremely tiny. I have had Pork Alentejana just about everywhere it is even served, and sadly this was the worst. The pork had the toughness of a cold and dry pork chop, and the potatoes tasted like they were boiled, diced and thrown into the rest of the dish, making them taste, well, like nothing. I didn't need the extra calories and just decided to put it aside, I was offered something else, but just wasn't hungry afterwords (something are rare as a shooting star) and I would hate to disrupt the mentality of our waiter. The Portuguese steak was cooked very well but was not the traditional flattened steak, but instead a regular sirloin steak. The rice had some pieces that were rock hard and others cooked perfectly, I'm not sure how they managedto cook rice so inconsistently, but all in all this meal was decent. My father had the special of the night, two filet medallions on a skewer with a jumbo shrimp, he enjoyed his meal and thus earned Sagre's the 2 stars. Definitely try Sagre's as it is nearly a landmark in Fall River, but maybe skip the more volatile dishes. As a side note, for what it is worth, I have been told by a friend that the Pork Alentejana was good when they ordered it. read more

Probably the best and may be the oldest Portuguese restaurant in Fall River with the cuisine it can't be beat. Price is right and the entertainment exquisite. read more

This place has been reborn! After the fire I was sad to lose such a great Fall River landmark. I finally had the chance to check out the new place and it was amazing to see the transformation. Gone are the days of looking like a social club! This is new from the ground up, a little tacky by a nice job. I never go to a place for the decor so lets talk about the food. I live in East Providence, so why would I drive to Fall River for Portuguese... first the Mozambique sauce is hands down the best I have had. My wife orders the bacalhau (Salted Cod) here because its better then any where else. I always get a steak and had the beef shoulder special, cooked in garlic and red wine, it's Portuguese nuff said. Bring your love for rich sauces and excellent attention to detail. I high recommend Sagres if your looking for Portuguese tonight! read more

I can't say enough good things about Sagres. It definitely has the best Portuguese food in the area. I typically get the goat cheese appetizer or shrimp Mozambique app. I adore the scallops Mozambique (which is usually a special) and the Portuguese steak. The service is great and I love the Fado singer they have on Fridays! read more

Sagres is a must-visit if you're in search of authentic Portuguese cuisine in a friendly neighborhood setting. Their caldo verde is very good, as is their pork alentejana. Service is inconsistent, and I caution against waiting for a table when they are especially crowded. The dining room can be loud at times. I recommend catching their weekly Fado read more

Every time I come to eat I am reminded just how incredible the entire experience at Sagres really is. This is truly a world class restaurant with some of the most creative and finely prepared food served by a knowledgeable and attentive staff. My wife drove 45-miles today just to eat the Tuesday special grilled octopus and it was well worth the drive. While octopus has become fashionable in many fine restaurants, there is no other chef that can prepare it as well as the chef from Sagres. It is grilled in olive oil with onions and peppers. The char is just perfect on the outside and the flavor amazing. I noticed a group of distinguished gentlemen sitting adjacent to us eating a beautiful marbled red steak while cooking it at their table on a stone. It was a dinner you only see in the finest European restaurants and one that probably would cost over $50 at any of the places in the city. Coming here again only reinforced my belief this is a gem that everyone needs to experience to fully appreciate just how exceptional Sagres is. I have lived in Boston for more than 30-years and there still is nothing in the city that serves Portuguese food that can compare to Sagres read more

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So the descriptor with 2 stars says I've experienced better. In this case it it very true. Since the re-opening the prices have gone up. But the service and quality I think sometimes are in the opposite direction. There were 4 of us that decided to eat there this past Saturday evening. We made the decision around 2 pm and called for a reservation, we were hoping for 7 they told us 8. We figured with Christmas shopping and stuff that wasn't all that bad. We were there at 7:50 and there were people with 7:30 reservations that had not been seated. There were a couple of groups of 4 or 5 that walked in and joined other people that were seated at tables. Not sure what the original time was for their reservation or how they were seated with only part of the party there? When we did go in for more than 10 minutes there was no one at the door. Someone else waiting pointed out the man that was in charge they said. He was running around crazy, clearing tables, serving food? If there are the right number of bus staff and wait staff that should almost take care of itself. After speaking to the gentleman he did give us the option to sit at the bar, we went to the bar we did get 2 seats but we were a little upset that almost everyone there was also waiting for a table? We didnt know if they had reservations or not. Yah it is a busy time of year, but this place just seemed to be poorly managed? Also if they devoted less space to a bar (like the older Sagres) and had a few more tables? We were finally seated at 8:45? There are plenty of places in Fall River that you can walk in off the street with no reservation and be seated in the same or less time. Many of those other places serve food that is just as authentic, well prepared and similar or lower price. Our waiter was great. The food is good, the menu a little bit limited and it has become a little more pricey. When the waiter heard of the reservation time and seating time he apologized, the guy at the door didn't I think he figures we didn't leave so he got our money? But that was the last time! Sure there's still a line at the door but at some point if the price and service don't add up the customers do go away. read more