The "boys" travel from East Providence a few times per year for Portuguese steak & have for years. It is the best! What a deal! 3 steaks, wine & appetizers for about $200. Steal of a deal & the portions are huge. I enjoy some take-home. My usual is the pork loin sandwich with peppers & garlic. Largest side of fries you've ever seen & the best soup, hands down for about $20. Another steal & authentic. We just love it here. I'll have to make he trek to FR myself to soak up the ambience. read more

It was our first time to Fall River so we googled for a place to stop for lunch. We found Marisqueira Azores Restaurant closed for vacation, so we googled for another Portuguese option, and headed off to Caravela Family Restaurant. They have a limited menu, so two of us ended up ordering the same thing - the Surf & Turf $23 (our signature thin pounded steak in our house sauce with garlic and a red pepper. Served with 5 shrimp Mozambique, 2 fried eggs, rice and fries.). While the third went with the steak plate. The menu stated a $2 plate sharing fee, but we don't remember being charged for a mom and child sharing an order. The sandwich sized rolls that arrived as a bread course were room temperature and came with butter. Service was great. Portions were more than enough, though the seasoning wasn't to my taste read more

Friendly and prompt service, great food, GREAT prices and by far the best kale soup around. The place is beautiful and never a bad meal. I enjoy a soup after a long week as takeout to treat myself . A must try!! read more

Caravela Family Restaurant - Portuguese Near Me - Fall River, Massachusetts

As always amazing, the food was great. I will let pictures speak for themselves. The service great with being as busy as it was on sat. The vibe is laid back good food for great price. You know I will be back. read more

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The Surf and Turf was delicious. Best part of the meal was the Sangria. Plenty of fruit and a great flavor. The service was excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

A great friend has been coming here for years so they took me here for excellent authentic Portuguese cuisine. I've been to restaurants that claim to serve true Portuguese recipes but absolutely nothing like this! Everything that came out of that kitchen was incredible!! The spices, flavors, tang, tenderness... it all was perfect. The amount of food was insane. One entree was enough for three meals for me. The appletini was reminiscent of a jolly rancher with an alcoholic zing to it. So good! Highly recommend Caravela Family Restaurant but get there early it packs in quickly! Truly can see why it does. read more

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This is my personal favorite restaurant of all time; I live an hour away and it's well worth the drive read more

Caravela Family Restaurant - Portuguese Near Me - Fall River, Massachusetts

A trip to Fall River isn't complete without a visit to Caravela's. It's by far my favorite Portuguese restaurant in the city and there are many to choose from. The service is always spectacular. Today's visit was no different. Our waitress was kind, prompt, and delightful. We had a party of 5 and the restaurant was full. You would've never known she was so busy because she checked in on us regularly to make sure all of our needs were taken care of. Now let's get down to the food. The table had steak plates, fish and chips, and chicharros. Everything was AMAZING, my steak was perfectly cooked and tender. The sauce was amazing and had a nice spice to it. My husband's fish was wonderful and he said it tasted like we were back in Portugal. This place is a must visit. You won't be disappointed! read more

Caravela Family Restaurant - Steak plate - Portuguese Near Me - Fall River, Massachusetts

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Friendly neighbor Portuguese restaurant that's very popular and very casual with tables and booths. The waitress was very friendly and helpful with everything very polite from the neighborhood. They have a good selection of beer and soda I had the Portuguese steak with two poached eggs fried in butter with the sauce and fries with white rice.on top of the steak was a red pepper with garlic it was delicious also chicken tenders with sauce. The food was delicious and yummy the restaurant only serves Portuguese food the best part that it's in a neighborhood with parks and the parking is in front of the restaurant they have a full bar with Portuguese wine beer and booze desserts are just as good. read more

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Caravela is one of THE best Portuguese food in the area. Every time we visit our family in Fall River, it is a MUST to come here for dinner. I usually just get the steak plate, but this time I got the surf and turf, which was the steak plate, but with shrimp Mozambique added. Most plates also come with 2 eggs, rice, fries, and peppers. My mouth literally waters thinking about their food. You also get Portuguese bread served while you wait, which is super fresh and delicious. Its perfect for dipping in the steak sauce also! They have several drink options, including mixed drinks. If you enjoy espresso martinis, theirs is definitely worth a try. Its the perfect ending to an amazing meal. The service is always great. Its a great local, family-oriented spot, that never disappoints. read more

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First time here with Portuguese friends who are regulars here. I am open to new places if friends rave about it. Not too far from our place. I did not read the Yelp! reviews before going there, but now I know why people love this place. There were lots of people waiting outside at 6 PM on a nice summer Friday evening. Conclusions first - yes, definitely a unique place and the food is very good. Lots of garlic in everything! Does it deserve a 5 star? Hmm maybe. I think it is definitely a 4 star for the big portions, prompt and attentive service and definitely the value. You know the place is authentic when the half of the menu is in Portuguese. The main courses were priced from $15 to $25 for the most expensive items! I thought it was misprint or the old menu from the pre-COVID. Great value. Shrimp Mozambique that I tried was very uniquely flavored with lots of garlic and oil with what my friend calls "Portuguese allspice" which is their unique blend of secret sauce. Pour it over rice and fries, and dip the Portuguese bread - don't let it go to waste. The steak, aka "Bife" and I thought was way overcooked. It was like the thin steak you get with steak and egg breakfast. But, it comes with a gravy boat full of that secret sauce. Personally, I would not order it because I like my steak thicker and medium rare. I will be back again when I am in the mood for some authentic Portuguese food. read more

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2x time ordering fish n chips and the fries are cold n gross. Its like they have been set aside n forgotten. Fish is good

Can't talk about Fall River and Portuguese food without talking about Caravela! Famous for their thin Portuguese steak, opted for the chicken and chouriço plates today. Flavorful, rice even though white not your average white rice. Fries cut fresh too! All the desserts homemade the most popular being the caravela! The portuguese couple that run this place are so friendly feels like you are part of the family. New updated, clean inside. read more

Caravela Family Restaurant - Chicken plate with Mozambique sauce - Portuguese Near Me - Fall River, Massachusetts

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Whether they are aware or not Caravela is nationally and internationally famous (at least among my friends). When my friends visit me from afar I always take them to Caravela. When they revisit? They always request Caravela! From New York, Wisconsin to California, from England, Italy, Morocco to New Zealand when they visit they want Caravela! Theirs and my favorite dishes are: steak sandwiches, steak plates, chourico plates and Alentejana and always, ALWAYS. ALWAYS with plenty of chilled Cabriz Dao wine! ALWAYS! In my own home Caravela is a regular stop. We love it! The staff is always cheery, helpful and fun and that kitchen is fast! The dining room is informal, bright and lively with Portuguese art on the walls and the wonderful smell of Portuguese food. Thanks owners and staff for all the great times I have had there and all the memories with my friends. read more

Caravela Family Restaurant - Caravela steak plate with eggs and fries, Pao secos and always, always, always chilled Cabriz Dao Wine. - Portuguese Near Me - Fall River, Massachusetts

If you're in the mood for Portuguese food this is a must try. The portions are huge, and the price is great. The servers are always on point too! I've found the steak can be overcooked/dry in the past. But they do serve them with a gravy boat full of flavorful juices! But I personally love/order the chourico plate! It comes with a heaping portion of French fries. For about 11$. read more

Caravela Family Restaurant - Chourico Plate & steak sandwich - Portuguese Near Me - Fall River, Massachusetts

Boa comida l like camarão a mocambique. e bom demais só É o melhor bom pêro menos para mim,,,, read more

Everything about this place is excellent. Grand menus, outstanding service, and everything on the menus is super delicious.

You could improve the food. There were four of us, none of us liked what we had. We were so disappointed.

Excellent food, large portions, and very reasonable prices. Staff was friendly and attentive. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys Portuguese cuisine. read more

This was our first time at this adorable Portuguese restaurant, but not the last! I started with a cup of delicious Portuguese soup, so very good. Then I had the little neck appetizer as my main meal, it was simply amazing. Did I mention the wonderful bread??? Our server was prompt, helpful and gave great suggestions all with a sparkling smile. The restaurant is very clean and pleasant with parking located just in front of the door. We look forward to returning! read more

Caravela Family Restaurant - Delicious cup of Portuguese Soup and the bread!! - Portuguese Near Me - Fall River, Massachusetts

Walked in and was seated right away. The place is nice and spacious with a bar. I ordered the steak plate and Portuguese soup. Soup arrived quick and complementary bread was served. The steak that arrived was thin and fully cooked and served with a garlic wine sauce. The fries reminded me of In-N-Out fries, which was pretty good. I'll be back to try other things. read more

Caravela Family Restaurant - Steak plate - Portuguese Near Me - Fall River, Massachusetts

Absolutely perfect Had an early dinner around 3:30 on a Wednesday. The place was half full. Excellent pork/potatoes and clams. Highly recommend for authentic Portuguese cuisine read more

Their food and service never disappoints. Will always recommend if you are in Fall River

Home sick with the flu and ordered a take out bucket of kale soup. The soup was delicious, filling and was loaded with ingredients. It provided the comforts of home. read more

Portuguese Soup: Fries: Everything was terrific, but the Portuguese Soup was beyond wonderful, and so were those wonderful fries! read more

Weird for a restaurant to close at 8pm. Saw people come in at 7:45pm and still seated. Good sign when you have people waiting outside standing up. Waited 30 minutes to be seated with the wait. Worth waiting to try Portuguese food. The food came out quick and the staff was pleasant. Tried the Chourico appetizer, Steak plate and pork loin. Enjoyed a glass of Red Sangria. I'm a fry fan! Fries are fresh cut and were crisp! read more

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Terrific food, service and ambiance; certainly recommended if you're ever in Fall River

We went around 5:00 on a Saturday which is typically super busy. The waiting area was super crowded and tables were full everywhere. Despite it being busy, we waited for around 20 minutes. Someone had sat down at a table however they asked to be switched which resulted in my family being sat at the table they were at prior. If I had not asked for new silverware she would have not have switched it even though they had their hands all over it! Host was very rude and didn't want to give us freshly wash utensils. She was reluctant, rude, and had such an attitude. I get it, it was around 5:30 at that point i'm not sure when they open. Maybe she had a tough day however as hostess you do have to be welcoming and accommodate for everyone. When I asked for new napkins, she didn't even bring them and I had to ask my waitress. She also didn't call names loud enough which resulted in skipping over multiple parties of people creating tension in just the lobby! Once we had been sat everything went smoothly and was fine. Our waitress was very nice and sweet. The food was great and super delicious. When leaving, the hostess once again gave us a look and did not say bye or any farewell. I have been to Caldeiras plenty of times and sad to report the service from the hostess wasn't the best overall. Not the greatest experience from the beginning. read more

If you're looking for good, consistent Portuguese food this is your place! I only make it here every few years, but that's going to have to change since the Portuguese restaurants in my town are very inconsistent and not nearly as good. Everything I've had at Caravela's has always been good, the portions are huge, and the staff is always on top of things. Absolutely one of the better Portuguese restaurants around! read more

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Stopped here for a late lunch with a party of 11 after a soccer game. First time visiting and It was bustling on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Despite it being busy and having a large party we were seated within 30 mins! Every encounter with the staff was friendly and professional. The chourico was flavorful and had a nice crisp outside. The steak seasoning was great! The rice and fries were cooked to perfection and soaked up the juice from the plate. Definitely going back so I can try the caravela dessert! read more

It has been vouched to me that I must have Portuguese in the heart of Massachusetts' southern cities, Fall River and New Bedford. I must have it, but I would not say I must have it here. For one, the place overall seems overpriced. There is very reasonably priced Portuguese here in NJ (Ironbound) that will serve you more food, same level of freshness, possibly even more authentic, for less money. For another, service feels a little too European - you get what you want but with periods of inactivity between, and you have to grab your waiter's attention for anything like a refill or next order. I tried to get the half chicken plate and they're out of yellow rice. Out of your most authentic side? How is this fair? The potatoes and salad were just eh. The chicken was fine but in the end, I can't condone a Portuguese place that routinely (as they informed me) runs out of their signature rice early in the evening. You haven't learned to make more? Anyway, I've learned this is not the place for me. Onward to better! read more

Just bought a boat in the marina close by. We know it's a Portuguese hub sand have never explored the area so wanted to have local lunch. Did a little research and decided to try Caravela. Was not disappointed. Couldn't believe how crowded it was for lunch at 12:30 on a Saturday. I was considering the steak sandwich and our waitress said, "get the plate, even just the junior, you get the potatoes, rice, it's where it's at. And, you have the bread on the table to make a sandwich." Couldn't argue with that. Even ordering the junior I took some home. The house garlic sauce is amazing. OH AND THE SOUP. GET THE SOUP OMG. read more

Did take out from here today for lunch. Hadn't been here in several years and the food was still really good! The decor has been updated inside since my last visit, portions are huge and the prices are still very reasonable! Hubby and I both had Chicken Plates. Served with 2 fried eggs, rice, fries, peppers & Portuguese rolls. I requested olives with ours. Tasted great, loaded with yummy fresh garlic and we both have leftovers for lunch tomorrow! Win win! read more

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After my little adventure at Battleship Cove, I wanted to try something different, and noticed there's a lot of Portuguese restaurants in the area. The family restaurant looks very nice on the inside and the staff was helpful. I'm also glad purchasing a pitcher of soda was an option because we were very thirsty. As much as I wanted to order the chicken plate, I really wanted to try something authentic. After inquiring, she recommended the Chorisco, which was basically a plate loaded with fries and Portuguese sausages. I guess I'm just used to eating something similar at home, but with rice. Besides the large portion of the dishes, I wasn't impressed at all. I will save the Caravela dessert was the best thing here though! After eating here, I will definitely be on the hunt to get a better understanding of Portuguese dishes. read more

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Easy location to get to. We drive down from Somerville to shop at the Portuguese markets and buy items that just aren't available up here. So while we're down here we always dine at a Portuguese restaurant, and Caravela is now my favorite. The staff is awesome, we were seated right away (party of 5) we were immediately greeted by our server, she was awesome, knowledgeable, and so friendly. the food is excellent we had a variety of dishes and the were all delicious, and very plentiful, nobody in our party were able to finish the entire dish. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming, the staff works so well as a team, and all of our dishes were delivered at the same time. The prices were very reasonable, this tells me they are about serving great food and building a great customer base. If you are in the Fall River, I highly recommend Caravela Family Restaurant. read more

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Was in Fall River for a soccer match and decided to get some delicious Portuguese food. Came on a Sunday afternoon and there was a line about five minutes before they opened. Service was very prompt and friendly. Enjoyed the shrimp Mozambique as an appetizer. I got the steak plate, which is huge and a great value. The real star, however, was the Chouriço plate which was excellent. The inside of the restaurant was very clean and the tables were well spaced but the chairs and decor was a little worn. Exactly what I expect for a very busy family run restaurant and did not detract from meal. read more

Caravela Family Restaurant - Chourcio Plate - Portuguese Near Me - Fall River, Massachusetts

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It's been a couple of years since I had last been to Caravelas. Arrived today for an early dinner and were seated immediately. I don't think a minute passed before our extremely pleasant waitress came over to see if we'd like a drink. We ordered drinks and also ordered chourico and little necks for appetizers. Drinks came fast and shortly there after a massive plate of chourico and a good sized serving of little necks with a basket of amazing rolls (papo secos) was delivered to our table. Everything was delicious. I ordered surf & turf and my wife ordered pork meat with little necks. Dinner meals arrived and they were hot and huge. The food was excellent but after the appetizers, we didn't have a chance at finishing and we both left with heavily loaded to go boxes. Dining room was clean, everything appeared neat and freshly painted, temperature was comfortable. Between the two of us we had 5 beverages. Including a 23% tip, out the door at $100 with enough carry out food for another meal. Everything was good and the service was excellent. Our waitress could not have done a better job, she was fantastic. Overall excellent experience and I would recommend Caravellas to friends and would return again without hesitation..... read more

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I need to thank you so much for what you did for us this weekend! After our initial order with a different vendor fell through, due to their negligence, Caravela was able to come through BIG and on such short notice! I can not begin to tell you how much this meant to us! Obrigada!!! read more

So this afternoon my daughter, her father (mixed), & I (Asian) went to have lunch & never having been here before so we were excited. Unfortunately I was upset as soon as we walked in. We got looks up and down like we didn't belong here (by servers and patrons), the 3 servers just looked at us and looked away. We waited to be seated just to stand there for 5 minutes as they continued to walk past us while looking at us. Then finally, we were seated and as I watched as other people came in (all Portuguese, of course) and was seated IMMEDIATELY. People after us were also served before us as my 4 year old child was saying that she was hungry. I'm completely annoyed at how we were treated! This is NOT okay. We were so excited just to be disappointed. read more

Amazing Portuguese food. It is so much better than anywhere I have been and that includes restaurants in Portugal. The service was quick professional and friendly. Tight squeeze due to quality of food. Love the place. Can't wait to return read more