Reviews for The Portuguese Fisherman in South River, NJ
Growing up in a highly Portuguese neighborhood I have been skeptical about trying NJ Portuguese food but from the moment I... walked in, you could tell the vibes were right. Immediately was greeted with water, bread, and salad. Our server was nice andthe service was more European style as he wasn't always coming up to us and asking if we wanted anything else which was verymuch appreciated. Ordered Caldo Verde and it was $4; this filled me up but I still indulged my main which was enough formultiple people. I'm very excited to bring some more friends here to experience good Portuguese food. Read more
Food was very delicious and servers were friendly. The only downside of this restaurant is they have a 2 hour per table limit... posted every where to make sure it's seen and you feel rushed. My family likes to enjoy some sangria and enjoy each otherscompany. If you are looking for good food and don't mind eating and running this is a good place to go Read more
Love this place, any opportunity I go back. My favorite is festival de marisco. Great place, don’t forget the sangria
As regular patrons of the Fisherman we have never been disappointed. Recently I hosted a Baby Shower in the Wine Room. I... cannot begin to tell you the excellent raves I received from the guests. The food, Sangria and service was compared to a miniwedding. Beginning with the table settings to ending with the custom-made Teddy Bear Cake supplied by the Fisherman wasawesome. I selected family style dinners and believe you me the trays of food were amazing. Before the first tray was finishedthere was another hot one being served. The Fisherman without a doubt delivered a first-class event making the Baby Shower asucess. A big THANK YOU to Mark and his amazing staff!! Maureen Kyle Read more
We celebrated a friends birthday! Cozy spot. Great cuisines and awesome wait staff; very accommodating! Great Food and Big Fun,... (loved the Sangria) for a group of 14ppl. Give them a try; you'll be glad you did!???????????????? Read more
The place is well lit, clean and decorated nicely. We made same day reservations quick and easy. The waiters were polite. They... give you a time limit of 2 hrs to dine, which is written on the menu. We started off with the shrimp in garlic sauce, which itwasn't all that great. Few of the shrimps were not cleaned, the shrimp was not hot and they we barely tasted the garlic. ThePaella Valencia was good, Plenty of seafood for 2 (regular size) The shrimp in it was cleaned and not over cooked. After dinnerwe ordered coffee and expresso. Came to find out it was the same thing (except the price) just different cup. We can tell thedifference because, we have gone to numerous of Portuguese restaurants, so we are always trying new places. Overall, I canhonestly say that we are not going back. Read more
Without a doubt one of if not THE best restaurants in New Jersey. The sangria is amazing, the atmosphere is great, the staff are... extremely helpful and attentive. I've had steaks from just about every steakhouse you can think of and The Fisherman's Angus NaCasserola blows them all out of the water. Not even a close second out there. It's the best steak I've ever eaten handsdown. If your a steak fan you owe it to yourself to get there and try it out. Read more
We moved to FL last year and recently went back to NJ to visit and we of course had to go to our favorite restaurant...... EVERYTHING, from the bread, the sangria, the food, desert was AMAZING!!! You guys should consider opening one in FL. Read more