Portuguese Restaurants near Caldwell, NJ

“Brazilian rodizio and the empanadas I also like the serradura (cookies and cream)“

“Very good food,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!“

“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“

“Great atmosphere, great service, great prices.“

“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.“

“We had the pleasure of dining at this Portuguese restaurant for the first time, and it was such a delightful experience! The food was incredibly flavorful and felt so authentic—every dish was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. The portions were very generous, with each dish easily enough for two people to share. I particularly loved the tender meats and perfectly seasoned gravy. The lovely lady who served us made the experience even better with her warm service. As it was our first time trying Portuguese cuisine, we were thoroughly impressed. We’ll definitely be coming back for another visit!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great place to meet good food good atmosphere and the owner is great“

“exelente lugar muy buena atención comida muy buena“

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

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

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

“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.“

“Great food. Sangria service“

“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...“

“Great service and food to match.“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“great food great service“

“Ótima comida, muito bem servida!“

“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.“

“Great service very friendly“

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

“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“

“Love ❤️ Food nice in clean“

“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.“

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

“The fruit tarts and cakes are so pretty and well decorated! We got a lemon dessert cake thing (sorry I didn’t catch the name) it was… very rich, the icing was a bit too sweet and dense for me. The bread we got is like a sweet roll, I was anticipating something super light and fluffy like a Japanese bread, but it wasn’t. It tasted fine, but wasn’t what I was hoping for. The egg tarts and pastry tarts were all very good! They have different flavors such as orange, almond, plain and then egg tarts and fruit tarts. My favorite was the fruit tart.

Parking: Good luck finding parking! Most people just double parked in the area and just had the four ways lights blinking, it was a mad house! We went in the evening on a weekend, not sure about other days or times.“

“The Food is Wonderful!
The atmosphere is intimate, but Great Vibes. (The venue has 2 levels; downstairs dining area and upstairs lounge area.)
They offer Hookah as well.
There is room for improvement however, as some of the staff in the dining area, don't speak English well, so they require assistance from other staff members when taking an order.
Wouldn't hurt if Drinks were a pinch stronger as well.
Overall, I enjoy myself everytime I visit.“

“Food is always good to excellent. Good hard working regulars always say hello; many have become good friends. The Portuguese " Cheers" kind of sums it up. Karokee on a Friday or Saturday brings a mix of music from people who just love to sing and to be around good people.“

“Last minute having a few people over. I decided to order from here because my adult boys loves this. My sister usually gets it from Newark. I never knew this place existed til driving home I seen this place.. so much closer.. well I got so many compliments. They said it was delicious. I missed out. It was all gone..it was the pan of fries, rice and whole chicken. We did have other food but next time 2-3 trays. Thank you“

“I’ve been going to this place for 20+ years. I wish the place would expand their dine in section. Also, with business should reinvent itself and accept credit payment. FYI, Not many people carry cash nowadays. On the other hand, food and service is great.“

“Food is absolutely delicious!!. Atmosphere is super casual, decent amount of seating, staff we're kind, and friendly. Everything made to order, so be prepared to wait up to 10 minutes for a hot/fresh/delicious meal. In my opinion the 6 piece grilled tenders are the best value for your buck, definitely ask for a side of their white sauce, it's out of this world delicious!!. Food is a tad spicy, but nothing extraordinary, the spice level is fine for casual spice tolerance individuals like myself. All around great place to dine. I've dined in/out Food was great either way. 10/10 easily!.“

“I love this place! They serve good food, they have a rich menu, The cook in that place is very experienced, I love very much trying all their food. The food is always tasty, the attitude towards the visitors is helpful. I frequently visit this restaurant and I not even once was unsatisfied. I recommend it with no hesitation.“

“es el mejor restaurante y la comida es super rica y es muy económico todo 100 recomendando 😁“

“Everything was delicious. Food was fresh, warm, hearty, savory and satisfying. Great service! Comfortable atmosphere. A great option for family meals, when unable or unwilling to cook at home. 😁 Good sized portions. I had the Chicken in Garlic Sauce with rice and beans. My friend has the BBQ Ribs and Chicken with Rice, Cabbage and Boiled Potatoes. This spot has been added to my weekly meal rotation.“