Tina's Portuguese Cuisine shares the space with Caldense Bakery, offering more substantial meals…read more They specialize in Portuguese chicken and other favourites, with catering available. My friend tried their Shepherd's Pie. It was a generous serving that resulted in leftovers. With half a chicken as their smallest portion, I'll have to come back to try it when I'm hungrier.

Extremely yummy. Amazing portion for the price. Basically good tastey chicken. The downside, no…read moreseating arrangement, only take out

Went to this place as it was recommended to have a better portuguest custard. Totally agree 100%…read more Not much choices on dessert though other than that, our go to place now for portuguese custard.

Rotisserie chicken is good, potatoes are kind of bland. Sauce on the side is great. I don't like…read morethe rice so I usually make my own to eat with this meal. Only downside is the price, personally feel like it's way overpriced

Picked up a churrasco chicken and parisienne potatoes over the weekend. The food was fresh and the…read moreperi peri sauce is tasty, but I found the chicken to be very salty. It's better if you pair it with some other food like bread or salad but very salty on its own.

My husband ordered the fried cod and it was so salty, he is still dry the next day. I ordered the…read moresteak with egg medium/rare and got very well done instead. The replacement was medium rare. However, it says it comes with fries, so I wasn't aware I could have had two different sides instead. The waitress never explained that. I was told this as they were telling me that the first steak was overdone because they had so many orders at once, there were a total of 4 tables with people, including us. If they can't handle orders for four tables at once they shouldn't be in the business. We won't be going back, not the best Portuguese food out there.

One word of advice. Check your receipt to see if you paid the correct amount…read more I noticed later that the online menu and the in restaurant screen said 15.99 whereas my receipt said 16.99. When I confronted the cashier about it, he said the computer said 16.99 and it's the most updated price. If the computer said 1000 dollars, am I supposed to pay 1000 dollars? The agreed contract price is 15.99 and that should be that. Later the cashier went to the back (assuming to talk to the manager/owner), and he gave me back a loonie (technically it should have been 1.13, but whatever). This place chose to use metal utensils instead of single use ones. The knife he gave me was quite disgustingly dirty (see pic). The food itself was decent. And for the amount of food, the price is very reasonable. I got the Raven Platter. My friend's fish platter was also decent, but looking at the texture and color, we couldn't tell if it was cooked thoroughly or not. We chose to keep eating and hope for the best. I finished most of my food, but I couldn't really comfortably eat all of the food, not knowing whether the plate or anything else they used was really clean to begin with. I'll come back and edit the review should anything happen :/ We probably should have brought up the price discrepancy issue AFTER we got our food. Needless to say, not gonna come back. Quality: 6/10. Service: 3/10. Value: 7/10. Overall: 3.5/10 (Not an average).

Overall a bad experience and didn't get to eat. The menu was a convoluted mess. When we finally…read moreordered the grilled peri full chicken combo, they said it's for takeout only. Fine, we switch from dine-in to takeout. After we paid, they said we had to wait 20-25 mins because full chicken isn't cooked yet. They wanted us to switch to half chicken. At this point we gave up, asked for refund and left. Should have flagged to customer if something isn't readily available before they order and pay!

Paella anyone? I bet you haven't heard that in a while. And…read morehonestly, who knew it was such a Portuguese thing too? We all know Spain made it famous, but Portugal? INSANE. Back to why I do this. I'm endlessly curious about food, people, and the magic that happens when great meals meet good music. Friendships just seem to evolve naturally around a table. And thank you, E, for another incredible photo -- your choices are always perfect. Mercado on St. Clair is a hidden gem. What was once beside my mom's flower shop downtown has now found a home in a slightly more industrial setting on Caledonia -- and somehow, it works perfectly. Cozy seating inside, a great covered patio outside, and that village-style European restaurant vibe you hope to stumble across. First off, the waiter was phenomenal. He walked us through the menu, explained everything perfectly, and genuinely elevated the whole experience. The menu is massive -- meat, seafood, everything you could want -- but we came for the paella. We were told it takes time because they make it the proper way. Not overly crispy, just authentic, rich, and layered with flavour. Worth every minute of the wait. To start, we had the gambas / shrimp in a rich red garlic and herb sauce plus extra toasted bread for dipping, per our waiter's recommendation. Absolute rockstar move. The other appetizer was a delicious beef stew served over crunchy rustic bread. Simple, hearty, and top notch. Now... drum roll please. This may have been the best paella I've ever had. Okay okay, maybe somewhere along the coast in Spain I've had one fresher... but this was absolutely off the charts. Zero fishy smell. Just beautiful saffron-infused rice with that perfect slight crisp, loaded with mussels, clams, octopus, calamari, shrimp, and more. Built for two people to share and completely unforgettable. A few glasses of house white later and bam - there was absolutely no chance I was going back to work. And dessert? I kept telling myself: "No dessert, Frank. No dessert." But there's a rule in life ; if you see crème brûlée on a menu, you order it. This wasn't exactly crème brûlée, but a cheesecake-inspired version of it. Two spoons, four bites, and thank you very much. Favourite meal of the year so far. Completely blown away by this place. Mercatto -- go now. Go fast.

I was there for my birthday and this place didn't disappoint, even on a Monday…read more The atmosphere was calming and refreshing with an upbeat fun whimsical garden. Service was friendly and prompt. The food was delicious. We were a party of thee and ordered a plater that served us well. All ate from the Beira Mar platter and all meats and seafood were cooked well to order. Fantastic place for a night out or a get together with other friends family or special occasion.

Finding portuguese food was always on my to do list, but I never knew there was a family-run…read morebusiness in Maple. I was craving for the shrimp patties and the only good ones were usually downtown. I found Galina's Bbq via Yelp, so I knew I had to get some to try. I got the whole chicken dinner and I was AMAZED at the portions! For under $50, they legit packed the rice and potatoes to the top! Everything was super tasty but the shrimp patties could had been better if I reheated it in the oven. The chicken was super moist and the potatoes were so delicious. The rice was a bit too salty though. Service was great; the waitress told me her aunt opened this restaurant more than 10 years ago. The restaurant was clean and spacious, but definitely not super big. I would definitely come back for more!!

I was excited to get some Portuguese food, but was very disappointed in both the food the and…read moreservices. We arrived for a late lunch on a Sunday, the dining area was empty so we got to pick of tables. We ordered two appetizers, three entrees and a drink. The meal started out well, with some bread, butter and preserved olives. It was lovely to have something to nibble on while waiting. 30 min later, the appetizer of chirizo sausage arrived. It was set alight table side, and we enjoyed the crispy hot sausage. Unfortunately, it took another 30min for our entrees to arrive. My chicken dinner was not even warm, the veggies were overcooked and cold. The only thing hot on my plate was the potatoes, which were delicious. After such a long wait, it was disappointing to be served cold food. Also, our second appetizer never came and we had to remind the waiter not to bill us for it.

The restaurant is now owned by new owners. The newer great reviews on Google are most likely FAKE…read more These are not customers who've appreciated this restaurant before the recent transition. What frustrates me is that businesses will go out of there way to post inaccurate reviews, for the benefit of themselves. Last time I was here I did not get what I expected. The meat was incredibly dry and over cooked. The potatoes were undercooked and bland. The rice seemed dry. Do yourself a favour. Coming from a Portuguese background, do NOT come here if you are expecting something authentic or even just good.

The actually best fresh made custard tarts I've ever had & its 1 of my top 5 fave sweets…read more the poutine dishes are surprisingly amazing, & I don't like poutines, these were exceptional. the people are so great. underrated, it's good food.

Waited so long for them to reopen and now my craving have been satisfied!…read more New plexiglass shields have been installed. I called to see if I would catch their voicemail but was so happy they are open now. Placed an order for 2 quarter meals. I missed my pickup time by 15 minutes but they recognized me and I was in and out within the minute. Masks required inside. The chicken was dry this time but boy did I miss that sauce.

I'm not an expert on Portuguese specifically in the chicken department but I can tell when it's a…read moreparty on my taste buds, and this place definitely brought me to flavortown. At a summary, we ordered the grilled whole chicken, with rice & potatoes as sides, as well as grilled quarter dinner. Normally, I'm not a big fan of grilled chicken, especially the white meat as most often it's dry, but the chicken here were not only tender, but vastly flavorful. Yes, the white meat was a tad on the dry side but combined with the sauce & the saffron rice you barely noticed. The sides were amazing too, and boy was I glad I got rice (despite my asian tendencies to ALWAYS MAKE RICE AT HOME) the rice was extremely flavorful and did a great job to enhance the chicken in tandem, without over powering anything. The potatoes were also still slightly crispy and amazingly fluffy on the inside. The definition of a local gem!

Food and service are classically Portuguese. Always good…read moreand leave full and satisfied

If you're craving hearty, soul-warming food, this old-school Portuguese spot delivers in the best…read moreway possible. It's the kind of place where the atmosphere is as comforting as the food; warm, welcoming, and unpretentious. We kicked things off with a couple of standout appetizers: chorizo roasting over a live fire which arrived sizzling and smoky, and sautéed shrimp bursting with garlic and flavor. Both were perfect alongside the complimentary bread, which was just the right kind of crusty for dipping and nibbling. For mains, we went all in. The T-bone steak was massive and cooked to perfection -- juicy, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Sliced beef on a skewer with a secret sausage in between each piece. But the star of the show might've been the Little Frenchie. Picture this: a bun stacked high with grilled beef, sausage, and ham, smothered in melted cheese, topped with a fried egg, and drenched in a rich, savory gravy. Oh, and don't forget the fries which were crispy, golden, and ideal for soaking up every last bit of sauce. Everything about the experience was warm and genuine, from the food to the service. This isn't trendy or modern and that's exactly why it's so great. It's a true taste of tradition, where portions are generous, flavors are bold, and you leave feeling like you've just had a home-cooked meal from someone's nanna.

Wings were pretty good, and for the price it was not too bad…read more Really enjoyed it, and so did mr. Tran. Not a crazy list of flavours so you don't spend 30 minutes deciding which one to get. Would definitely order again.

Ordered through ubereats for their station deal which includes 1lb wings, chilli onion fries and…read moredrink. I've ordered from this spot a few times already and there are tons of sauce flavours to choose from. I usually get the honey garlic Parmesan wings but decided to switch it up and try the honey teriyaki flavoured wings. They're on the sweet side which I don't mind, and chilli onion fries are a tad bit spicy for someone like me who has a low spice tolerance. Nonetheless, I think this is a great deal for wings/fries combo and will definitely be ordering from again!