Wow, it is amazing to me how many restaurants in Jersey are just awful but manage to get good reviews. Fernandes is a perfect example. To begin with, the place is in a 'hood. Maybe not the 'hood, but its not a place you would call even remotely scenic or romantic. Its also a mystery how you enter with several doors, corridors, and an outdoor beer garden to navigate before you find the service desk, like a plywood maze. Secondly, the place is dirty. Glassware dirty, silver ware dirty (and scratched and ancient), brown tile floor dirty, hospital green table cloths, just not clean. It's also dark and very loud. The food is awful. We ordered skirt steak, veal and a shell steak. The steaks were full of gristle (I literally could not cut it with the knife provided, and had to spit out a big hunk of cartilage), the veal was tough too, and none of it tasted even remotely fresh. The menu is huge, which should be a big clue, I'm guessing they have a huge refrigerator out back where they store various cuts until they turn putrid. Everything was served with the same steamed veg, homemade potato chips, and some mystery brown rice that tasted awful. We saw other tables drinking Sangria served in plastic jugs, I kid you not. I've had plenty of good Portuguese food and this was nothing even remotely like good. Halfway through the meal our daughter got sick and had to leave the table. My wife went with her. I had to wait a half hour and ask for the check three times before I could get out of there. And then, last but not least, there are the prices. $127 for dinner for three with no drinks but water. Three entrees and a shared appetizer. For that amount of money is it too much to ask that the place be clean, the food edible, and the service competent?
211billyr
The food is always excellent, The staff is always very attentive and very respectful. Just a comfortable and stress free Atmosphere.
T Braun
I call this outstanding restaurant every couple of days since I enjoy the ambiance that is exist in this restaurant. The team is extremely loving and skilfull. The service is extremely fast. Most important, the food they serve is good. I ate there more than once and I was always joyful. The payment is honest. I highly suggest this place to to all.
568ellyk
It was a dinner for my daughter and it was excellent. The food was great and the atmosphere perfect. We all had a wonderful time.
591GaryM
We had Steak and seafood paella which was fantastic. The service was great and the Sangria is perfect compliment to the meal.
stepheneA8552QJ
I attended a Holiday Party at Fernandes. There was a huge variety of appetizers that were laid out in abundance. The rodizio was excellent and the staff was extremely attentive.
AnthonyZ768
The Filets were very large and tender. Meat was very tasty. Garlic shrimp appetizer is always good. The service is also exceptional.
Douglas Saunders
I just enjoy their food. I always get excellent customer service here. The place is clean and the staff members are always helpful. Keep up the good work.
Jorge Quepuy
Party and food
mjrose1008
9pm reservation, seated at 930. That would’ve been fine if we were about to eat mind blowing food—we didn’t. They are charging very high prices. I had read another review about the price but wow, they are overcharging. It’s a lively, loud place with very nice decor. But $43 for rodizio is too high. Same with the seafood paella. I know lobster is expensive but honestly, the lobster in it didn’t even have that much meat. The food was good but not overly amazing. Desserts were good. There are many other restaurants in N.J. and even NYC where you will get better food for that price, or less.
Came here for business dinner. One of our group knew Portugese food and recommended them. Fish dish (whole redfish, grilled) was exquisite. Prices were extreme even for a high end place.
KaryAr5
Good food, good service with nice ambiente. Big parking lot, which is a plus in that area. After done with dinner, if you like latin music dancing, just go across the street to their night club for a great end if your night.
Hugo Gonzalez
Great food, nice staff, regularly excellent vibes. They charge fair rates and the food quality is very good. Highly recommended.
Maxxi71
To be honest I can't say you why to go Too niche noise in one room Food nothing really excellent, seafood paella with lobster like bought in the freezer dept st the store, stowed and cooked The bacalao was great Not recommend there is choise
Maxxi71
To be honest I can’t say you why to go Too niche noise in one room Food nothing really excellent, seafood paella with lobster like bought in the freezer dept st the store, stowed and cooked The bacalao was great Not recommend there is choise
Wow, it is amazing to me how many restaurants in Jersey are just awful but manage to get good reviews. Fernandes is a perfect example. To begin with, the place is in a 'hood. Maybe not the 'hood, but its not a place you would call even remotely scenic or romantic. Its also a mystery how you enter with several doors, corridors, and an outdoor beer garden to navigate before you find the service desk, like a plywood maze. Secondly, the place is dirty. Glassware dirty, silver ware dirty (and scratched and ancient), brown tile floor dirty, hospital green table cloths, just not clean. It's also dark and very loud. The food is awful. We ordered skirt steak, veal and a shell steak. The steaks were full of gristle (I literally could not cut it with the knife provided, and had to spit out a big hunk of cartilage), the veal was tough too, and none of it tasted even remotely fresh. The menu is huge, which should be a big clue, I'm guessing they have a huge refrigerator out back where they store various cuts until they turn putrid. Everything was served with the same steamed veg, homemade potato chips, and some mystery brown rice that tasted awful. We saw other tables drinking Sangria served in plastic jugs, I kid you not. I've had plenty of good Portuguese food and this was nothing even remotely like good. Halfway through the meal our daughter got sick and had to leave the table. My wife went with her. I had to wait a half hour and ask for the check three times before I could get out of there. And then, last but not least, there are the prices. $127 for dinner for three with no drinks but water. Three entrees and a shared appetizer. For that amount of money is it too much to ask that the place be clean, the food edible, and the service competent?
The food is always excellent, The staff is always very attentive and very respectful. Just a comfortable and stress free Atmosphere.
I call this outstanding restaurant every couple of days since I enjoy the ambiance that is exist in this restaurant. The team is extremely loving and skilfull. The service is extremely fast. Most important, the food they serve is good. I ate there more than once and I was always joyful. The payment is honest. I highly suggest this place to to all.
It was a dinner for my daughter and it was excellent. The food was great and the atmosphere perfect. We all had a wonderful time.
We had Steak and seafood paella which was fantastic. The service was great and the Sangria is perfect compliment to the meal.
I attended a Holiday Party at Fernandes. There was a huge variety of appetizers that were laid out in abundance. The rodizio was excellent and the staff was extremely attentive.
The Filets were very large and tender. Meat was very tasty. Garlic shrimp appetizer is always good. The service is also exceptional.
I just enjoy their food. I always get excellent customer service here. The place is clean and the staff members are always helpful. Keep up the good work.
Party and food
9pm reservation, seated at 930. That would’ve been fine if we were about to eat mind blowing food—we didn’t. They are charging very high prices. I had read another review about the price but wow, they are overcharging. It’s a lively, loud place with very nice decor. But $43 for rodizio is too high. Same with the seafood paella. I know lobster is expensive but honestly, the lobster in it didn’t even have that much meat. The food was good but not overly amazing. Desserts were good. There are many other restaurants in N.J. and even NYC where you will get better food for that price, or less.
Restaurantji Recommends
Came here for business dinner. One of our group knew Portugese food and recommended them. Fish dish (whole redfish, grilled) was exquisite. Prices were extreme even for a high end place.
Good food, good service with nice ambiente. Big parking lot, which is a plus in that area. After done with dinner, if you like latin music dancing, just go across the street to their night club for a great end if your night.
Great food, nice staff, regularly excellent vibes. They charge fair rates and the food quality is very good. Highly recommended.
To be honest I can't say you why to go Too niche noise in one room Food nothing really excellent, seafood paella with lobster like bought in the freezer dept st the store, stowed and cooked The bacalao was great Not recommend there is choise
To be honest I can’t say you why to go Too niche noise in one room Food nothing really excellent, seafood paella with lobster like bought in the freezer dept st the store, stowed and cooked The bacalao was great Not recommend there is choise
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