I came here on a Thursday night and sat at the bar. There were a few people dining in but it wasn't…read morebusy at all. We started with some olives and bread, which came out warm, but was hard because it was almost burnt. It was still tasty once I spread some butter on it. I ordered the octopus a lagareiro. It came with onions, peppers, baked potatoes and broccoli rabe. It was soooo good! A 10/10. The octopus was cooked perfectly and was a healthy amount. I will definitely go back just for this meal. My guy got the salmon steak cut. It was cooked perfectly. Overall it was good meal and great service. I can't wait to go back for the octopus!

From the moment we walked in, we were treated like family. Our server was incredibly sweet,…read moreattentive, and made us feel so welcome throughout the entire meal. The hospitality alone would make me come back. We ordered the Paella Mariscada and the Meat Parrillada, and both dishes were absolutely outstanding. The seafood was fresh, the meats were perfectly cooked, and every bite was packed with authentic Portuguese flavor. As someone who has been to Portugal, I can honestly say this was the best Portuguese food I've had since leaving Portugal. Every dish brought back memories of home, and you can truly taste the care and tradition that goes into the cooking. If you're looking for authentic Portuguese cuisine, exceptional service, and an unforgettable meal, Algarve Restaurant is a must-visit. I can't wait to come back and try even more from the menu!

We dined here this past Saturday for lunch and were lucky to get a table because we didn't realize…read moreit's communion season. This was one of our go to places to dine at a few years ago, but honestly the service had declined and we stopped going. I heard it was redone inside and the food had improved so we gave it a try. Well let me say I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was on point. The food was fresh and delicious and the staff was amazing. It has now been added to one of my favorites again. They now have a small upstairs room for private events too. We ordered: -chouriço -Chanfana de cabrito -bitoque -chocolate mousse -tiramisu -espresso -brandy They have limited on site parking and some street parking. Call ahead on weekends to see if there's a wait. Add it to your list of places to try!

Easily one of the best Portuguese food I have had in NJ. Cocktails we ordered were strong and…read moretasted great. Food was excellent, good quality and quantity for the price. Would definitely recommend. We visited on a Friday night and the place was packed, even the bar seating was gone, so do make a reservation if you are planning to dine here. Staff were attentive despite the crowd, and the service was quick enough. Parking can be difficult as well, so plan accordingly.

15 years later- we're still having fun trying new Portuguese restaurants in and around Newark…read more Stopped here for lunch on a Saturday and it was bustling with customers, many, I'm sure were regulars. We sat at the bar and were greeted right away by the bartender. There were so many options on the menu in addition to the specials that it made it difficult to make a decision but we opted for the vegetable soup, a garden salad and a pork loin, shrimp & sausage combo and of course, the obligatory pitcher of sangria. Everything was delicious. The soup instantly made you feel like somebody's grandma slow cooked it for hours. The simple garden salad was dressed perfectly. The complimentary bread was tasty as only Portuguese rolls seem to be. The pork was full of flavor as was the shrimp. It's served on a bed of fries that soaked up all of the meat juices nicely. There was a little smattering of pickled vegetables on top. We leisurely enjoyed our meal, finishing our sangria pitcher and topping off the whole experience with some type of potent appertif. Great meal, great prices, great ambiance.

Have the steak sandwich. Any of them are delicious. The fries are on point and the for cannot beat…read morethe price. Quality is just as good as the price. The bitoque and carne de porco alentejana are also very good. Not crazy about the bbq chicken but it's not terrible, just not my thing. Place is simple, service is good and the drinks are good. Parking sucks but it's worth it in my opinion. Try it out!

The sea food was amazing and we were given excellent service. thank you very much for the great…read moreexperience!

Bookmark removed. Probably won't be back. Tried this place…read moreas someone must have recommended it and I saved it awhile back. We sat at the bar and the lady tenders were nice and attentive early on. The ambiance and decor is classy and traditional Iberian. Super Bock on tap is always a plus especially when ice cold like it was served. A Paella and a Monkfish dishes were ordered. And took no less than an hour to come out. Since we ordered no appetizers, it was and felt like forever. The major disappointment was no tender checking on us. Had I been asked if I wanted another Super Bock at anytime in the last half hour of waiting, I would have been able to ask that they check on my food. Not that I should remind anyone how to do their jobs. Then the minor disappointment. For all that wait, all the customers rolling in, all the nice atmosphere, the food was just good but not great. The best outcome was lots of leftovers for entrees priced on the higher side for Portuguese food.

I had The seafood soup which came with the meal it was delicious…read more And my husband had chilean Seabass It was a nice size piece and very favorable. Can't wait to go back again and take some of my friends

Amazing service! Wonderful ambiance! I will come back. Food was great! I had 5 courses and I loved…read moreevery piece of it!

Food very well cooked. Traditional Portuguese food with some Hispanic and American influence…read more I love the Karaoke nights, the waitress is very kind. I always have a good time there!

I really miss Portuguese BBQ in NJ from when I used to work in Newark, but rarely come out this way…read moremuch anymore. BBQ joints dotted the landscape in the Ironbound neighborhood. But I found Long Ave BBQ on a Yelp search and on a trip back on I-78, I took a detour through Hillside to pick up dinner. The place reminds me of all the hole-in-the-wall places in the Ironbound with stainless steel covering everything, a brick pit charcoal grill and a giant ventilation hood sucking all the smoke up through the chimney and the whole neighborhood smells like BBQ. One innovation I see is that they use a motorized grill basket system that's constantly turning a bunch of grill baskets with chicken & ribs sandwiched in them. After perusing the menu, I order the Parrillada Portuguesa, a huge family meal for 6 people, that'll last my little family of 3 for 3 days. The PP comes with grilled chicken breast, a half chicken, pork ribs & cross sliced beef short ribs (Korean LA Kalbi style). The slices of chicken breast are too dry and with not a lot of flavor, but the pork ribs have that Ironbound Portuguese charcoal flavor I miss so much (even though a few ribs were a little tough to chew). The BBQ half chicken is alright, but not as much flavor as Peruvian rotisserie style and the short ribs are not as good as Korean style. I think they should do whole beef ribs Southern style, low and slow or even a whole beef brisket would be great. The Parrillada comes with 2 side dishes that are not shy by any means. You get an aluminum tray filled with 1/2 french fries and 1/2 rice that will be enough for 3 meals also! Next time, I would come back just for a full rack of the pork ribs, but I hope that the pitmaster doesn't overcook it.

I decided to get some Portuguese BBQ. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I called in the…read moreorder of the half chicken and steak. When I walked in, I was greeted. My food was ready and I paid. When I dug in, I enjoyed the platter. It was very good and flavorful. All in all I had a good experience.

Was passing thru Newark airport and stopped for something to eat…read more Found this restaurant on yelp. Nice corner restaurant. Very loud as all the tables were full. The food was great and huge proportions. Nice wine selection as well. The staff were friendly and attentive. You can tell this a locals favorite along with travelers.

Food was fresh and delicious! Tony was pretty attentive and staff was helpful until some of the end…read moreof the night, also the space was small but pretty lively. I would be willing to come back again for the lobster alone!