Food was incredible! Pão de queijo is required! I could eat a million of these. Cod dishes, muscles, seafood rice were amazing. The only less then stellar for me was the lobster bisque. Not. Bad but not quite my expectations. They got swamped at 7 pm so service was a little slow early in the evening but picked up as they accommodated the rush. Will definitely return to try more than things.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free is marked on the menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish, Seafood Rice
Jeremy Kushner
Food was solid with excellent service. We were a large group and they accommodated us well. Tons of options on the menu here and most things we tried were well above average. Nothing innovative but an overall pleasant evening.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flamed Chouriço, Francesinha, Octopus Roasted in Olive Oil
First time here, we just randomly walked in last night and got a table for two without having a reservation. The food is quite unique and the portions are small but not "too small". Got the Portuguese wheat bread with olive oil, Bacalhau à Brás (Codfish a Bras) and Carne de Porco à Alentejana (Pork and Clams)
The portions are sufficient for a small meal and the service is really good. I wasn't too hungry so a small plate with a side of bread and a dessert was perfect (Mostly what you get in Europe when you choose the "Menú of the day")
We ended with the "Pastel de Nata" which is a traditional Portuguese custard style pastry, very popular in Asia.
Prices are very decent, the atmosphere is quite good and the staff is really helpful to explain what the dishes are if you're not familiar with Portuguese food.
Overall a great place to have a different, "European food" experience in your own Californian urban backyard.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastel De Nata
rachel george
The olives were fantastic and juicy; the potato salad was creamy; but the icing on the cake was the AMAZING cod!! Creamy and served in a skillet, it was devoured in no time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anthony Silveira
Enjoyed the Portuguese ethic food. We tried 9 different plates from the bread to the flan..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Hari Pammal
Decent place, food was decent tasting, nothing special despite the menu being interesting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
E. R.
Food was bland, overcooked, and overpriced. I'd hate to think someone was walking away thinking this is what all Portuguese food is like. The waitstaff, on the other hand, were superb. But for the quality and price, I would not return. Expected more from the same owner of Adega.
The ambience and food was better than average. But the service was horrible. We didn’t get anybody come by the table for a good 30 minutes while our plates were empty. Even to just refill water. Had to walk over to the bar and ask for service. This spoiled the entire dining experience. Would not recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Oindrila Dawn
Petiscos "Downtown" in San Jose is an great restaurant spotlighting Portuguese small plates. The food is served in a unique style, and the staff are very friendly. Each of the items were extremely delicious. Special mentions are the sausage, the octopus, the scallops, and the sardine. The food is very good, and the desserts are to die for! I highly recommend this restaurant.
Authentic Portuguese petiscos (like tapas). The garlic shrimp, duck rice and tempura (why didn't they use the Portuguese name "peixinhos da horta?) were delicious, the meat croquettes were good and the flan was just ok. Service was hit and miss. The place is quite noisy, and it was not even super full. A bit expensive for the portion sizes, although the table next to us for a sandwich that looked to be a good size
Great place for a informal lunch with Portuguese delicacies
Lisset Nevárez
I had the shrimp salad. We shared the shrimp empanadas and the cheese board. Food was good as was service. The dessert we had was delicious. I believe it was a tart. Got busy while we were there.
The codfish a bras was excellent
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Small plates here are perfect for sharing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flamed Chouriço, Duck Rice
Food was incredible! Pão de queijo is required! I could eat a million of these. Cod dishes, muscles, seafood rice were amazing. The only less then stellar for me was the lobster bisque. Not. Bad but not quite my expectations. They got swamped at 7 pm so service was a little slow early in the evening but picked up as they accommodated the rush. Will definitely return to try more than things.
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free is marked on the menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fish, Seafood Rice
Food was solid with excellent service. We were a large group and they accommodated us well. Tons of options on the menu here and most things we tried were well above average. Nothing innovative but an overall pleasant evening.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flamed Chouriço, Francesinha, Octopus Roasted in Olive Oil
Absolutely amazing on all areas!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flamed Chouriço, Francesinha, Fish, Octopus Roasted in Olive Oil, Sardines Grilled, Sardines, Spinach Creamed, Starter - Blood Sausage, Scallops, Starter - Garlic Shrimp, Duck Rice, Pastel De Nata, Flan, Soup, Seafood Rice, Pig Ear Salad, Grilled Octopus
First time here, we just randomly walked in last night and got a table for two without having a reservation. The food is quite unique and the portions are small but not "too small". Got the Portuguese wheat bread with olive oil, Bacalhau à Brás (Codfish a Bras) and Carne de Porco à Alentejana (Pork and Clams)
The portions are sufficient for a small meal and the service is really good. I wasn't too hungry so a small plate with a side of bread and a dessert was perfect (Mostly what you get in Europe when you choose the "Menú of the day")
We ended with the "Pastel de Nata" which is a traditional Portuguese custard style pastry, very popular in Asia.
Prices are very decent, the atmosphere is quite good and the staff is really helpful to explain what the dishes are if you're not familiar with Portuguese food.
Overall a great place to have a different, "European food" experience in your own Californian urban backyard.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pastel De Nata
The olives were fantastic and juicy; the potato salad was creamy; but the icing on the cake was the AMAZING cod!! Creamy and served in a skillet, it was devoured in no time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Enjoyed the Portuguese ethic food. We tried 9 different plates from the bread to the flan..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Decent place, food was decent tasting, nothing special despite the menu being interesting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Food was bland, overcooked, and overpriced. I'd hate to think someone was walking away thinking this is what all Portuguese food is like. The waitstaff, on the other hand, were superb. But for the quality and price, I would not return. Expected more from the same owner of Adega.
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The ambience and food was better than average. But the service was horrible.
We didn’t get anybody come by the table for a good 30 minutes while our plates were empty. Even to just refill water. Had to walk over to the bar and ask for service.
This spoiled the entire dining experience.
Would not recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Petiscos "Downtown" in San Jose is an great restaurant spotlighting Portuguese small plates. The food is served in a unique style, and the staff are very friendly. Each of the items were extremely delicious. Special mentions are the sausage, the octopus, the scallops, and the sardine. The food is very good, and the desserts are to die for!
I highly recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish, Octopus Roasted in Olive Oil, Sardines Grilled, Sardines, Starter - Blood Sausage, Scallops, Starter - Garlic Shrimp, Duck Rice, Flan
Authentic Portuguese petiscos (like tapas). The garlic shrimp, duck rice and tempura (why didn't they use the Portuguese name "peixinhos da horta?) were delicious, the meat croquettes were good and the flan was just ok. Service was hit and miss. The place is quite noisy, and it was not even super full. A bit expensive for the portion sizes, although the table next to us for a sandwich that looked to be a good size
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Starter - Garlic Shrimp, Duck Rice
Great place for a informal lunch with Portuguese delicacies
I had the shrimp salad. We shared the shrimp empanadas and the cheese board. Food was good as was service. The dessert we had was delicious. I believe it was a tart. Got busy while we were there.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
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