PortuCale Restaurant & Bar

TL;DR the cappuccino feels like a warm hug and has subtle cocoa notes. Went beyond my expectations. I got the Groupon deal ($40 for two...what a steal!) and it came with a half pitcher of sangria, a generous plate of raw oysters, two gigantic meat/clam dishes (I had two huge pork chops and I couldn't even finish one), and two cappuccinos (I loved this the most actually...weirdly enough). Not to mention the wait staff - they were wonderful! There weren't many tables, but when we went (Monday night) there weren't many people, so seating and food delivery was instant. They also include bread, although I would have appreciated it more if they heated it up before serving. Parking was a little difficult (street parking) so be prepared for that.

Love this hidden secret! Mario and the staff are amazing. True old world cooking in a lovely environment.

I’m giving these guys 5 stars because I’ve never heard any waiter sing the Happy birthday song as passionate as this guy! We had my cousin’s birthday here. The food tasted amazing. Service was great with little wait time for the food. They also had amazing broa haha :) We had bacalhau, leitao, frango assado, steak, giant shrimp. All tasted amazing. My only regret is that we didn’t have dessert from the place because we brought the birthday cake from an outside place. But these guys were nice enough to hold it for us and bring it out in time with the candles. It wasn’t too noisy, so we were able to enjoy conversations and laughters. Their indoor seating is nice and spacious with a few rooms to dine in. They also have plenty of outdoor dining space. They also have parking! Thank you so much for your hospitality and for making my cousin’s birthday so memorable. We all had a great time.

This place never fails me. Staff is great and friendly. Prices are reasonable, food always cooked right. Drinks could use a bit of an improvement. Patio area decor has just the right touch.

My family has been dining her for several years. It's one of those places where service and quality never get worse over time. Anyone complaining about slow service truly has no idea what food cooked to order is.

Authentic Portuguese food cooked to order. Large portions. Service is exceptional. Clean and modern dinning room and bar that is warm and inviting. So far the best in Iron Bound. Just a bit pricey, but average for the area.