We loved Mimo's. We dined on a Saturday afternoon, and our server was accommodating, pleasant, and incredibly helpful even showing me how to properly eat grilled sardines. The space is split into two areas: a bar with soccer on TV and a quiet crowd enjoying drinks, and a separate dining room with soft Portuguese music that sets a relaxed, authentic tone. The menu is expansive, and the blackboard specials were especially impressive. My partner chose the goat stew from the specials, and I ordered the grilled sardines. We also enjoyed a stunning and inexpensive house wine. Small papo secos with real butter arrived first, which were simple and delicious. When the hot food came, my partner loved his stew, and the roasted potatoes were divine. My sardines were flavorful (and much easier to enjoy once I learned the trick), and I especially loved the boiled potatoes. My salad was fresh and filling. This spot is a little gem. I felt transported to the Azores and can't wait to return. read more

Cafe Mimo Restaurant - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

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Went again, this time with a party of 7! Service was great, food was amazing.. will be back again! read more

Cafe Mimo Restaurant - Chicken Mozambique - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

I felt like I was in Portugal. Great place, slow, but it's totally fine, service. Would go again. read more

Cafe Mimo Restaurant - Sardines and boiled taters. - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

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Excellent AUTHENTIC Portuguese food! Low-key atmosphere with a true Portuguese menu. Food was delicious and the portions were generous. The server gets bonus points for his recommendation of the bife a Micaelense....it did not disappoint with its savory molho (gravy). A hidden gem that made my difficult-to-please husband (because his mom is the best Portuguese cook!) and we will definitely return! read more

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The food is good & plentiful. The service was good, our waitress was attentive and recommended dishes. We started with calamari its was good. I had a steak with round fries. My husband had shrimp Mozambique with pasta which he enjoyed. read more

Cafe Mimo Restaurant - Steak with round fries - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

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I just love when I find a hidden gem and Cafe Mimo is definitely one of them. We stopped in on a late Sunday afternoon and found a quaint little restaurant that has a function room attached for small gatherings. Being of Portuguese descent I enjoy finding good ethnic cooking and this place is a winner. I opted for a special dish of the day: bacalhua with natas. This was a creamy cod fish in a rich cream sauce with diced potatoes baked in a traditional clay dish. Served with a crisp side salad. My husband had Steak Mimo. A good size beef of tender steak in a rich flavorful gravy with sliced fried potatoes. Both dishes were absolutely fabulous! For dessert he had a decadent flan and I took Grandma's pudding to go. Our server Kathy made the entire meal extremely enjoyable with her vibrant personality. Cant wait to return! read more

Food was awesome but ...waiter came to the table after 15 min and asked if we were ready to order umm no menu yet. Brought them over and just stood there. we ordered drinks and an app had to ask for drink menu. Waited a very long time for just shrimp Mozambique enough time to watch the table behind us order ,get their drinks and wait so long their meal showed up before their appetizers they just left. watched food runners bring so many dishes to the wrong tables come back get them then redeliver to the right table. Gross. Including ours mine was perfect (Octopus) my wife's was wrong dish completely had to wait again. Finally came it was good but $26.00 for a thin slice of meat and sliced potatoes? Drinks were very good. Asked for a to go container and the check we waited so long we had the manager get it. He brought the container and left. We waited so long again for the check I just threw some money on the table and left as this took a whole 3 hours Ill never get back The waiter from the beginning seemed so stressed and unable to multi task. The dining room was only half full and had 2 waiters. read more

Authentic Portuguese cuisine plenty of choices on the menu plus daily specials. Full bar with seating and second dining room. Parking in the back of the restaurant. There were 7 adults and zero complaints to the chef and staff, we all recommend Cafe Mimo. read more

Cafe Mimo has quickly become my go-to Portuguese restaurant. I have enjoyed their daily and "lmited-time special" dishes. I would like to add another " new favorite " that is also available as a "limited- time special" , Manny Branco Pork Chops. My wife and I started our night with Shrimp Croquettes and Shrimp Mozambique with creamy sauce for our appetizers. Both dishes are excellent and the croquettes are homemade. A crispy outer shell with fresh shrimp and a delicious creamy sauce inside. As a guest exclaimed that we introduced to the croquettes on a different night, " These are to die for!". A great start for our main course. My wife ordered the T- bone steak and I was overjoyed to find that the forementioned pork chops were still available. I do not regularly buy pork chops or chicken at ANY restaurant for a very important reason, " I do not enjoy dried out meat ". Period. But I felt adventurous one night and the pork chops were recommended so I took a " leap of faith". I am so glad that I did. The pork chops ( 2 to an order) are served in a tangy sauce with red peppers that are cooked to perfection ! Words cannot describe how delicious this dish is. My wife was very satisfied with her steak and we didn't waste any time devouring our meals. Once the plates were empty and our attentive waitress asked if we were having dessert, we have what has become our traditional dessert and the perfect compliment to our excellent meals, two Expresso Martinis. We have both become connoisseurs of these cocktails and I am not exaggerating when I state that Cafe Mimo has the best ! If you know, you know. I will continue to be a regular customer at this fine restaurant and I will let you know when I find my " new favorite" . read more

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The food and service were excellent. They have specials during the week that will fill you up for a decent price.

The appetizer was good, service was good, but when I asked about the music preference(loud Acid Rock) nothing was done about it,, I was the only one in the dining room at the time... So I left shortly after, without dinner!! read more

Picked up takeout, food was delicious, huge portions. Pork alantejana was huge. Steak was cooked perfect. Will order again soon! Kale soup was still hot when I get home. read more

Cafe Mimo Restaurant - Pork Alantejana after two people had been served... huge portion! - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

Good food that's cheap and affordable my girl just brought me home the pork alejana dish and she really enjoyed her bife a casa as well !! So that's the reason for 5 read more

Cafe Mimo Restaurant - Pork dish ! - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

I don't know what happened to this place, but whatever it was it's not good. I got the Bife a Mimo, which is steak, round fries, rice and an egg. The steak was the worst I've ever had at a Portuguese restaurant, it just seemed like it was really low grade. The fries and rice was just ok, more untasteful if anything. The funny thing was I noticed before ordering how the price went down from the last time I was here, but in the long run that didn't seem to matter. Food was just bad!!! This place was my main go to Portuguese spot and has been since I was little, unfortunately it won't be anymore. The service was better from the last time, but that means nothing when the food is garbage. Since this place has done me good in the past, I will visit here again later on in the future, but if it's bad it will be my last time. I'm just hoping that they had an off day, a really off day and that it won't ever be this bad again. 1.5 stars read more

This is our go to in New Bedford for our Portuguese fix. Not to be missed, this neighborhood gem delivers. read more

Being in New Bedford there are a multitude of good Portuguese restaurants. This being one of them. Located on 'the ave', there is usually always parking within one block of the area. The bar section is usually filled with loud Portuguese guys more than likely just out of work and arguing soccer but that just ups the authenticity, an I right? The food is great, at least on my experience. I almost always go with a steak because the sauce cannot be beat. I especially love coming here for a lunch of a steak sandwich with fries and a beer. Always good and very reasonably priced. read more

Cafe Mimo Restaurant - Bife a casa - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

Alycia took me for a night out Chicken Mozambique in pink sauce is what it's all about We both had the same because we love it so It's our favorite there you know You should have it if you get the chance You'll be so happy you want to dance! read more

I ordered a prego no pao and it was just a dried up piece of meat on a pop. No red peppers and it was burnt and crispy. Unfortunately it was through doordash or I would have sent it back read more

"Pepsi, no Coke.--from vintage SNL Multiple important items on the menu were out at 5 PM on a Saturday night. This place has a wall chart of various Azorean fish. They had no fresh fish. They waited 45min after we preferred to tell. We were a party of 13 and they forgot to make one of the entrees. The food we did order was just plain bad, yet this place was full by 7pm. read more

Not 5 star best but still good enough love Mimo's best Portuguese place I had so far xoxo read more

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I got a pork dish with littlenecks And What tasted like Jarred pickled vegetables. The pork was severely overcooked the sauce was Bland and the veggies didn't make it any better and I have a love of vegetables but these were offencive on top. I found it really offensive also that the waiter when I let him know my concerns ignored me. It's not even what I wanted but either they ran out of or they didn't want to make the octopus that I had ordered so I substituted with that mess. read more

We came in one for desserts and Galao (Portuguese coffee) and cappuccino. We had excellent bean pudding, bean pastry, grandma pudding, rice pudding, and tiramisu. We were a big group and tried everything! Prompt service by an older woman who works there. At the time there was a domino tournament on the next table so it was a little bit noisy. read more

Cafe Mimo Restaurant - Galao - Portuguese Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

Make sure to make reservations on weekends, we were lucky we had thought about it in advance. There were 7 of us. We ordered grilled salmon, baked octopus, surf and turf, baked stuffed shrimp and their steak special. EVERYTHING WAS JUST GOING EXCELLENT! Portuguese food at its best. read more

When I saw the Mimo Burger on the specials menu I was intrigued. A burger with Portuguese cheese, an egg, garlic and a hot pepper on a Portuguese roll. Sounds good right? Until you find out they use a frozen beef patty for the burger!!!! So much potential. Not worth $10 off you're going to use frozen meat. Suggestion, use fresh meet and incorporate the garlic and pepper into it. Or what about ground chourico? Should've stuck with there awesome steaks!!! read more

I was a little disappointed today when we decided to go get some authentic Portuguese food since we are visiting from Florida. The potatoes were not the round ones but frozen fries. And the rice was a little bland. But the service was not the best I've received here. I guess it's not how it used to be. And probably won't be back next trip. read more

This is my favorite Portuguese place by far! The atmosphere is horrendous but the food is out of this world. Their bife Micalense (spelled wrong) is the best Portuguese steak I've ever had. Spicy sauce and so much garlic. read more

I went here on a Sunday night recently with my husband. The waitress pretty much ruined the entire experience for us. She basically gave us 10 minutes alone. The rest of the time, she was lingering at our table talking about her personal life and how she hoped she got a lot of money in tips that night. She put in the wrong order for my dinner and then tried to blame it on the owners telling me how much she hated them..hahahaa!!! This girl really had no clue! The only reason why this is getting 3 stars is because the food was fabulous and the place looked clean. read more

I love Cafe Mimo. It's a plain and simple looking restaurant and the food is delicious. They offer everything. Seafood, Chicken and Steak dishes. My favorite is the Steak Micaelense and the Pork Meat Alentejana. The presentation is award winning and the big portions are sure not to let you leave there hungry. The prices are very reasonable also. I like that they cut their fries fresh. No frozen fries here like you find at other places which makes a huge difference on taste. I highly recommend!! WWW.Insight New England.Net read more

One of the best Portuguese restaurants around! My top favorite meals from here are the Chicken Mozambique, Pork and Clams Alentana, and the Manny Branco steak or chicken style. The desserts are fabulous as well! read more

First time out of town visitor following my hotels recommendation for a very good Portuguese restaurant for dinner. This place is excellent. I sat in the comfortable bar area rather than the dining room and received excellent service from the waitress and manager. Good to see many patrons who were known by the manager. Warm and friendly place. I had the pork and clams alentana which was enough for four people. Chunks of pork, diced potatoes, vegetables and steamed clams were bathed in the most wonderful brown sauce. Flavorful rolls were provided but I declined the rice. I could eat only half of the meal and said no to dessert. The leftovers were just as good the next day. read more

This place is a hidden gem among all the second hand shops in new Bedford (on the ave.) If you want a good and cheap sandwich...or if you want,you can get a big and Portuguese meal that is big on flavor.. you can either sit in the casual bar area (they usually have the cheaper things there) or you v=can sit in the small and fancy dining room The prices and service is okay (I'm taking one star off because I had to wait fifteen more minutes after the rest of my family got their food) read more

A great place ito hang out if you are a middle aged Portuguese man, other than that not so much. Went last Sunday during the Pats game and all 3 tvs were turned to European football. This is fine since you cater to your audience, but the menu special is promoting its "NFL Sunday specials". Tough to get waited on even though it wasn't busy, seemed a place strictly for regulars, I really felt like I had 3 heads. NFL special appetizer sampler was 2 small chicken wings, 6- onion rings, about 6 pieces of calamari and a stuffed quahaug. The only thing good was the quahaug, the rest was greasy and skimpy for the $8. read more

Mimo has been one of my favorite places since I was a kid. It may not be in the best neighborhood and it may not be the prettiest place, but the food is always delicious. Prices are more than reasonable and the portions are always more than enough. If you're looking for authentic Portuguese for a great price, Mimo is one of your best bets! read more

I've been coming since I was a little girl with my family. Definitely one of the better Portuguese restaurants in NB. I always start with a bowl of sopa de peixe (fish soup)! The steaks are always good, we usually get the Bife a Micalense. Good size steak in spicy sauce with garlic and a full red pepper plus round fries. YUM! read more

Hands down the best Portuguese food in all of New Bedford. I've been eating here since I was 5; as I write this I am 29 years old. It's as consistent as not changing a thing in almost 25 years can be. There food is so flavorful. The prices are reasonable. It's a small family place. Hell, I've seen the same waitress here for 20+ years. Eat at Mimo often. Oh, get the Chicken Mozambique. It's their most amazing dish (among a few AMAZING dishes). read more

Tried Cafe Mimo today after catching a review on Phantom Gourmet today. Glad we did! Shrimp Mozambique was awesome! Special Steak perfect and Baked Seafood delightful! Mimo's is a Portuguese version of Cheers! Lots of locals and owner greeted everyone. We'll be back! Got there early on a Saturday night. Wise move, as the place was filled shortly after. Will make a reservation next time. read more

Visited this restaurant for lunch recently and had an overall good experience. We were celebrating my mothers birthday and were a party of 9. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meal. I ordered the pan fried fish fillets with boiled potatoes and salad. They had a nice flavor and were fresh. The waitress was friendly and attended to everyone's needs. We arranged with the restaurant to bring out the birthday cake after the meal and they did a great job of timing it just right. My wife and I are not from the area but my sister is and this is one of her favorite local restaurants. The only knock was the mens rest room. It was clean but a little in need of a remodel. Overall, well done Mimo and thank you for helping us celebrate. read more

I've gone to cafe mimo twice, both terrible experience. So sad that the food is delicious and at reasonable prices. I went for a friends birthday and arrived 15 minutes later than the earliest people. they ordered and got their food before the lady came to our section of the table to order. my friend ordered her dish and asked to substitute her reg fries for circle fries. She didn't get that. She also really wanted some chocolate mousse before her meal in a to go container. She didn't receive it til after our food came, oh and our food took over a half hour to get. We also got one basket of bread for over 15 people, when we asked for more, we had to ask twice. Despite this semi-bad service we stopped here for my grandparents birthday, because the place we wanted to go to was closed. Bad choice. The one thing we did get on time was our drinks. One person in my party got the wrong meal, and instead of making a new steak, they tried to use the same steak (it was spicy and he didn't want spicy). The owner sent it back and our waitress brought "another" out. Again the manager came over, and then the person in my party got his food about halfway through the rest of our meals. Our waitress came and took our plates away, and the manager came and took the person who got their meal last's plate. After that? No one asked us if we wanted dessert, or the check. We got the waitress's attention and she walked away. REALLY? I've been a waitress and that is no way to treat your customers. What was worse is that the owner gave us a stink eye when he walked by. Don't be mad that we caught you trying to use the same meat from the wrong meal. Never going there again. Terrible Terrible service. Oh ya they charged for his meal. Mess up the order once? Then use the same spicy steak, and make believe you made a new order? SHAME ON YOU read more

Hard to see from street, my mother is from Portugal and her husband is from Italy. The food was outstanding and the wine had to be from Portugal. Certainly worth the drive to and blight of New Bedford. read more

I went to Café Mimo last week in hopes of trying To find Portuguese food that's good in somewhere other than Fall River. I was referred to Café Mimo but I am not impressed. Extremely slow service and private conversations were always going on with employees while you waited to be served. I ordered the chicken Mozambique and it wasn't like any Mozambique sauce I've ever had before... It was a thick chowder consistency and was very creamy, in my opinion it was gross, on top of that very expensive, I got the chicken Mozambique and a bowl of soup and it was about 30$. Can get both of those at caldeiras in Fall River for about 18$. read more