Portuguese Restaurants near Bloomfield, NJ

“I’ve been ordering from The Pit for years the staff is always friendly, and the food is consistently fresh and flavorful. No complaints there at all.

That said, I wanted to give a heads-up for anyone ordering the beef ribs half combo. I recently ordered the same half beef rib(S) and chicken combo I’ve gotten in the past. Typically, when I order the half beef rib(s), I receive 2–3 beef chuck ribs. This time, however, I only received one rib — which was surprising, considering the plural wording and my prior experiences.

I called and spoke with Jeff, who was respectful and upfront. He mentioned that the combo only includes one beef rib and that prices have gone up (which I totally get). Still, based on my regular orders over the years, I’ve never received just one rib until now. Either way, I appreciate his transparency.

For context:
• Half chicken combo = ~$11.95
• Half beef rib(S) & chicken combo = ~$16.95

So if you’re expecting multiple beef ribs, you may want to reconsider and go for the chicken or pork ribs instead both still come in hearty portions.

To be clear, this isn’t a complaint just advice for fellow regulars or first-timers who may be surprised by the term beef rib(S)with a single rib. I’ve even added pictures in photos comparing what I received vs. the half chicken combo.

Bottom line: The Pit remains a solid spot with delicious food, generous sides, and great service just be mindful of the current beef rib portions when ordering.“

“Very good food,delicious!🍗“

“I’m visiting NJ (lived here for a long time) and wanted to eat some of my favorite foods. I ordered dinner from port of peri peri and it was perfectly cooked but missing my fries. I let that be known to the restaurant and received a small refund. Next night, I ordered dinner again and I received a large order of fries on the house as well as a discount card for 5% for dine in orders valid for one more week. Amazing customer service. If I were in NJ longer, I would surely order again! The food is absolutely delicious 😋“

“Excellent food and the exceptional service given by the waitresses Lucy with her friendliness and attention to all customers“

“Amazing food and staff! Give it a try!“

“I am gushing over the meal we had here. From amazing craft cocktails to an unforgettable dinner. Raphael, Julia, and Louis spoiled us. The cocktails were in fun glasses and were light and flavorful. The service was impeccable. We let them order for us. Octopus starter, then onto hanger steak, roasted chicken, sea bass, and the pork stew. All incredible with deep rich flavors. We had some great sides, a light salad to finish, and a lovely passion fruit desert. I can't say enough about this place.“

“Excellent food, warm, inviting decor, friendly staff.“

“First time here and they had a huge dinner party and the service was impeccable ! Authentic Portuguese cuisine and amazing service !“

“My favorite place ever . Great food and great service. Highly recommend it.“

“Food is delicious! Service is great. Bartender is in point with mixed drinks. Dessert was omg delicious and our server Giovanni is superb“

“I definitely love this place, the food is the best in here, also the customer services, it’s a amazing. Love it“

“Any dish of there daily menu!“

“I’ve eaten here two times. The ladies behind the bar are extremely friendly and attentive. The meals are tasty with generous portions. I’m not a huge fan of French fries, but these are so good and taste homemade! The salad was delicious and the garlic pork chops were excellent. My friend had grilled salmon and enjoyed it. The prices are affordable and they even have a $4 glass of house wine that they fill to the rim; you can’t beat it! My only complaint is that it is extremely warm in there. Other than that, I highly recommend.“

“Great atmosphere, great service, great prices.“

“Super la comidas muy buena“

“Lo mejor 😘😘😘 yo amo comer allí. La amabilidad de las personas y el sabor de las comidas es lo máximo.“

“My home away from home. Food is always exceptional and service is always friendly. Great place for families or even first dates.“

“I came here with my family and some friends before an Elton John concert and we had a fabulous time. My brother and I absolutely feasted on the delicious empanadas. I ordered the grilled skirt steak and it was delightful. The staff were friendly and attentive. My crew and I had a blast there and would highly recommend if you’re in the area.“

“Great food and awesome service! Makes you feel like you’re home ❤️ #cabritoserrano #bacalhauazedopipo #leitaodacasa #ribeyesteak #yum“

“Ótimo atendimento , comida boa , preço excelente“

“amazing tasteful food and not to mention how much food you get for a great price. wonderful customer service as well.“

“Ate here with a group of co-workers (total of 8 people) after work on a Tuesday evening. It had a casual atmosphere. The food was excellent starting from the appetizers all the way down to the dessert! The calamari and the shrimp during the appetizer was on point. The sauce on the shrimp was great dipping for the bread. For the Entree the seafood pasta was fresh and a generous serving portion for 5-6 people alone in 1 serving. We also had the picadinho, which was my favorite- excellent... not too greasy! And had a good portion of salad with steak. Then we each had a serving of different desserts that we shared- flan, chocolate mousse, tiramisu, cheesecake, and some pudding.“

“exelente lugar muy buena atención comida muy buena“

“Pleasantly surprised with my first time ordering! I had a hard time finding good portuguese food in Bergen County, but I was very satisfied with my order of chicken and ribs combo, small salad and cod fish cakes.
The food was fresh, properly cooked and tasted great condiment and spices wise! It reminds me of restaurants in Portugal, where I never have to ask for salt or any other condiments, as the food is always on point.
I'll definitely go back and try their fish and seafood dishes next time.
I hope they keep the quality of food and the great preparation of the dishes!“

“I have been buying food at Maria's BBQ for a long time because I really like the food there and I would like not to damage the image or reputation of the business but something made me quite curious and doubtful when the girl said that the liquid in the hood exploded so no. They had gas and that's how they were working for 3 days... Mr. Manager, if this is true, you would be expecting a lawsuit because you are putting the lives of many people at risk and I cannot tolerate this because my family also consumes your food...“

“Serviço ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Comida maravilhosa Obrigado Gabriela Almeida“

“Comida muito caseira e boa“

“Vegetarian options: This particular restaurant has a buffet with mixed vegetables hot and cold as well as fruit salads ?.

Kid-friendliness: Small in side but has dinner area ,patrons as well as staff are very friendly #Portugaland English speaking servants.“

“Good, but like 90% of places to eat here in the United States, there are no options for people allergic to pepper.

Dietary restrictions: Just like 90% of places to eat here in the United States, there are no options for people allergic to pepper.

Kid-friendliness: The place would not be very suitable for children.
In my point of view.“

“Great food. Sangria service“

“The food was really good! But the service was perfect!“

“My experience is very positive. Food and service is excellent.“

“The best place, great prices and food is the bomb“

“great food great service“

“The food was delicious. The atmosphere was cozy the new owners are on top of their game. I would recommend having it an event there.“

“Ótima comida, muito bem servida!“

“Great service and food to match.“

“I met a couple of my old coworkers there December 20th after 4 years. I wanted to go to a highly rated family-run place and this establishment didn't disappoint. The burgers, meatloaf and pita wraps were excellent. The owner Vinnie greeted us and seated us, then came by to chat with us. The server was attentive and seemed to like her job. About a 15 - 20 minute walk from the Harrison PATH station. I will be making future visits there with old collegues.“

“They did a great job with my catering order. They are extremely friendly and accommodating. Everyone at the event loved both the ribs and BBQ chicken. The amount of food was great for the price. I was able to feed and have my guests take home too. Definitely recommend them for your catering needs.“

“Been coming by this place since I’ve been of age. It’s a personal family favorite: I recommend picking up a couple of buckets (large drinks ) here before heading out anywhere. Also a cute place to just lay low and have a delicious meal and cocktail.“

“Great food and homemade soups every time I go there. One of my favorite Portuguese restaurants in NJ.“

“Love ❤️ Food nice in clean“

“I ordered the 1/2 chicken 1/2 rib combo platter as take out. Delicious! Atmosphere inside was very welcoming. The food is pretty much prepared right out in the open. Staff was very friendly and help, I'll definitely be back. Price was reasonable as well. Highly recommended.“

“Family owned with great food. Frango-à-Lena Pork ribs in BBQ sauce Pork Cubes sautéed in wine sauce Grilled Salmon Shrimp in garlic sauce Cheese Steak sandwich“

“Beautiful place. Very nice attention“

“1st time customers. We ordered from Uber Eats ordered BBQ Chicken, beef, pork ribs and sausage with beans and rice, Maduro, and garlic shrimp also tres Leche....the portions amazing for the price the meats juicy!!!! Will be ordering again!!!!“

“Came here Happy Hour on a Thursday. Service was quick and attentive, food was AMAZING!!! And full of flavor. I definitely recommend bang bang shrimp and ribeye. Drinks are also strong. Our server Kayla was really kind, and offered great recommendations.“

“Food is very good. This place has the best fried ribs. Customer service is top notch. Always with a smile and amazing energy. My only recommendation is better air quality in the back private room. Other than that I highly recommend this place. I will return.“

“The food was excellent, and the service was outstanding. Me and the family will definitely be back again.“