Portuguese Restaurants near Jersey City, NJ

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

“Their seafood and 32oz drinks are great!!! I recommend stopping by.“

“Wow!! Beyond expectations Found this hidden jewel and we are OBSESSED The octopus carpaccio 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 The garlic steak 😍 The cocktails 🤤🤤 Perfection“

“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 😋“

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

“We were driving through and stumbled upon this gem!! Delicious fish- we had sol and salmon, and an excellent sangria. Wait staff was wonderfully accommodating of our toddler, and very friendly. If we are ever back in the area, will stop by!“

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

“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.“

“Great atmosphere, great service, great prices.“

“What makes Tudo Bom live up to its name is the quality of the product and the staff. The taste of Tudo Bom brings is a taste of Portugal in a place far away. I love and will continue to support them, if you are having a party I totally recommend Tudo Bom you will not be disappointed!! Good food, good service, amazing people!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“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.“

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

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

“Any dish of there daily menu!“

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

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

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

“Exceptional.....if ur lucky enuff to find parking...ur lucky enuff“

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

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

“Excellent food and service,I got breakfast,lunch and dinner…I am a truck driver and have a busy schedule,so I decided to give this place a shot…can’t wait to come back and try other things.

Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian options,they can make a vege burrito or sandwich.

Kid-friendliness: Kids can sit and eat“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Comida muito caseira e boa“

“It’s always a vibe and the food is consistently amazing even ifs it’s a late night“

“Ótimo atendimento , comida boa , preço excelente“

“exelente lugar muy buena atención comida muy buena“

“Great service and food to match.“

“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“

“Great food. Sangria service“

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

“ABSOLUTELY GOOD. I would recommend going here if you live in New Jersey. The food was cooked really good, the staff were very nice and we payed $72! ,which isn't bad! The only thing is that it's so popular! That we had to wait for our table, BUT.. it only took us 7 minutes to get our table! Employees were SUPER NICE.“

“This is my first time eating Portuguese food and I must say that I had a very good experience with them. The flounder with the spanish rice and sauteed veggies were on point! I also had the chourito and camarno which is sausage and shrimp in a garlicky hot sauce which was divine! the espresso was a nice finish to the meal. I highly recommend trying it out. André our server was very nice and attentive and the chef and everyone cooked the food to perfection. Give Algarve a try!“

“Joey Bats Café is one of my favorite spots for Portuguese treats! This was my first time visiting their Essex Market location. I came a bit later in the day, so the pastry I wanted was sold out, but I was still able to grab one of my favorites, the blueberry Pasteis de Nata, and as always, it was delicious. Joey Bats truly has some of the best Portuguese tart so when I find one near I always get some. The café is inside the Essex Market, with plenty of seating both upstairs and downstairs.“

“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.“

“Amazing location and amazing staff! Miss this place!“

“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“

“Great service very friendly“

“The food is wonderful and I will talk well with my friends, I congratulate them the food is very friendly and attentive and I cook everything perfectly my first experience was wonderful and I will go all the time and talk well about the place with my friends I congratulate them the food is spectacular 👌“

“Best food and palce to hang out“

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

“Had a great experience and I'll definitely be back and highly recommend. There were so much and it all looked so amazing I had a hard time choosing what to get.

We decided to get the multi grain bread, macaroons and the pound cake.

The pound cake was one of the best cakes I've ever had!!“

“Love ❤️ Food nice in clean“