Portuguese Restaurants near Piscataway, NJ

“excellent service. great food. having 45th anniversary there.“

“Went today with my Mahjong friends and had a fabulous meal as did everyone else. Excellent service and wonderful food and dessert 🍮“

“The food here is amazing as well as the healthy drinks. I wake up craving their breakfast sandwiches and owner Francisco is the nicest guy“

“A friend first brought me here, and I really enjoyed the food. The portions were generous, everything we ordered was good, and I liked it enough that I’ve now made the hour-long trip back several times.
Unfortunately, the dine-in service has been inconsistent.

On my first visit, our waitress wasn’t very friendly and never came back to ask if we needed anything. We actually wanted to order something else, but after waiting, we decided not to. I didn’t say anything at the time because everyone can have a bad day, and I didn’t want to judge the restaurant based on one experience.

I went back again, and this time a very friendly gentleman took care of us. He was welcoming and made the experience much better. We asked for bread, though, and it took a very long time to arrive. I noticed they were heating the bread in a small oven on the counter, which seemed too small and slow to keep up with the dining room. Another table received their food and also asked for bread, and from what I could see, they never received theirs. This seems like something that could be easily improved with a better system or larger/faster equipment.

About a week later, the friend who originally introduced me to the restaurant went back and told me the service was horrible again. That made me realize my first experience may not have been an isolated incident.

I recently went for a third time and decided to order takeout. Once again, the guys working there were super friendly. They even recognized me from my previous visits, which I really appreciated. The takeout business also seems to do very well.

While I was there, one waitress caught my attention because she was very well-presented, but she looked like she was having a really bad day. She appeared unhappy and unapproachable, which unfortunately affects the atmosphere when you're deciding whether you want to sit down and eat.

And that's really my concern.

I love the food. I like the portions. The gentlemen I've dealt with have been extremely friendly. I want to come back.

But I live about an hour away, and after making that drive, I would much rather sit down, relax and enjoy my meal than take it home.

That's why I'm giving the service 3 stars. I'm not writing this to criticize the restaurant just for the sake of complaining. I'm writing it because the food is good enough that I think the dine-in experience should be just as good.

Please work on the service and attentiveness in the dining room. A friendly greeting, checking back on the table, asking if anyone needs anything else, and getting things like bread out promptly would make a huge difference.

You already have the hardest part right: great food and nice-sized portions. Improve the dine-in service to match the food, and this could easily become a place I'd happily drive an hour to visit weekly.“

“Found this restaurant by chance and had a wonderful lunch for four of us. The food was great - The rodizo platters were cooked just as ordered. The staff was attentive and professional. We will go back!“

“I have been there several times and the food is always great.“

“A big thank you to PaulosBBQ for hosting our guests for my father’s repast today. The food was amazing and the staff was even better.“

“Thank you Edwin and Jocelyn for your wonderful Portuguese BBQ. It is always delicious!“

“The Best Staff, a staple of the community. Beautiful restaurant and Who doesn't love Portuguese and their food!!!!“

“(Translated by Google) I ordered a delicious tripe soup. Very good price. Good attention. Simple place.Every time I am in Plainfield I will continue to eat there. The orders from the other tables looked very appetizing too.(Original)Pedí una sopa de mondongo deliciosa. Muy buen precio. Buena atención. Lugar sencillo.Cada vez que este en Plainfield seguiré comiendo allí. Las ordenes de las otras mesas se veían muy apetitosas también.“

“If you want fresh tender bbq meat then this is your spot. Been here a couple of times and this has become my go-to stop. Come try it and I promise you won’t regret it.
Fords BBQ thank you for providing good service and great food.“

“Great selection of Portuguese and Brazilian breakfast/lunch!!!“

“Found Hamilton BBQ by accident and instantly fell in love with the food. OMG So good, great portions. Hubby and I were so very very happy to discover this wonderful place.“

“Perfecto para compartir en familia, Comida sabrosa . Lo recomiendo. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Hey guys, listen to what I'm saying.There is no need for anyone to look anywhere else. This is definitely the spot. Excellent food, nice place and beautiful people. If you order a full tray of food, trust me, you won't be disappointed ?. I usually take empanadas to my coworkers in NYC, and they love them. Thanks to Nossa Aldelia Bakery. And by the way, they make some amazing pastries.Thanks ? Danny Rodriguez“

“Delicious steak sandwiches!“

“Chicken hawaiian, garlic shrimp, bbq skewers“

“First amazing owners, the flavor the presentation of all their pastries and breads are amazing from the sweet bread to their big variety of breads with ham and cheese to die for. Great and amazing cakes for any special occasion.
A pastry shop and bakery with excellent owners. A variety of wonderful pastries and bread. They also make incredible cakes for special occasions, all with a good Portuguese flavor.“

“Peri Peri Chicken is one of my favorite spots! Their Lemon & Herb and Mild chicken are both absolutely delicious perfectly seasoned, juicy, and full of flavor without being overwhelming. The food is always fresh, and the service is just as wonderful. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and makes every visit enjoyable. If you’re looking for flavorful grilled chicken with great customer service, I definitely recommend giving them a try! 🌶🍗❤“

“I love Portuguese BBQ as my husband takes home from Linden near his work. I always say it would taste better if they grill Pork /chicken crisper/well done. We went to this new place on our way home to try. OH MY MY I FOUND WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR &FLAVOR!!!! DELLLLIIIICCCCIIOOUUUSSSSSS!!!!!“

“Great food! Highly recommend!“