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    Nando's Peri-Peri

    3.9 (236 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    Hummus Platter
    Jodi L.

    The food is amazing!! We had the hummus with pita and the rainbow bowl- with chicken thighs and one with shredded chicken. Delicious. We loved the pickled vegetables on the bowl and the chicken was so flavorful. The place was nicely decorated and clean. My only complaint was that we were seated with no direction on how to order. Since it was our first time there, it would have been nice to have someone explain that they prefer you to order at the counter or by using the QR code. We sat waiting for a server before we figured out we needed to do it on our own. We did have lots of people check on us once we got our food. I'd come back for the food.

    Half Chicken
    Max D.

    Great service very nice and welcoming people. The food came out very fast but the fries were a lil cold. Love the atmosphere and music. So happy to be there and a great meal!

    Aya C.

    Nandos is consistently a stop for me and has been since I had them in 2019 in the UK. I was so excited to find them right around the corner from my hotel. The sauces are so yummy and I recommend you sign up for their app to get a free order of garlic bread. The people working were so friendly and made sure we were taken care of and all our needs were met. The Portuguese rice is always a must. The cauliflower was great too. The ambiance of the place was so nice and artsy. I love it here !! They also have some really yummy juices and teas even a South African tea !!

    PERi PERi Chicken Bowl
    Komal R.

    A Peri Peri chicken bowl is all you need after a few drinks. So flavorful and delicious! Super quick service. Bonus: the bathrooms were clean!

    Namlhun J.

    Everything tasted really good. Out of the meal I enjoyed the chicken and the mac n cheese! Caesar salad was alright. Our server was sweet and kept checking in with us!

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    Ana B.

    A great Nando's in harbor east. There's always a lot of employees and it feels like a higher ends restaurant vs a fast casual one. The food here is like any other Nando's. This is what you get when you go to a chain, but I will say what I love about this one location specifically as the fact that they have an array of sauces with containers. Their peri-peri- sauce is what they are known for after all. I remember when America didn't have Nando's so it's always a treat when I go and their half chicken is really good. I miss their coleslaw. The new recipe isn't the same. The halloumi here is also really good, but I would avoid their sandwiches.

    Seating
    Ellen K.

    I heart Nando's and this location was excellent! The staff was extremely attentive. The food was worth the wait. And the seating still looks brand new and the whole place was very clean. Parking can be challenging but we scored a metered spot on the street around the corner. I would definitely return for another meal.

    1/2 chicken plain-ish
    Tiffany D.

    The chicken is FIRE!!! I got a to-go order of 1/2 chicken with 2 sides. I tried to go the healthier route with some of the new upgraded side options they have added to their menu. I got Brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes, but I wasn't impressed with either of them for the $2 up charge per side order. They have A LOT of sodium in their products so be mindful to look at nutrition facts if needed. I always get my chicken plain-ish and add the dipping sauces on the side, but they have a variety of flavors to choose from. They have obviously gotten more expensive over the years, but I was able to eat twice on a half chicken, so that helped. This visit, the girl at the register seemed like she didnt want to be at work that day, so she didnt take a name for my order (so I sat there waiting for an order that was never called) and I didn't get my toppings on the side as requested, but everyone else was extremely helpful. The dining area is spacious, so I might stay to dine in next time because I know the food is 10x better when you eat it fresh off the grill.

    Half chicken
    Steve S.

    Whenever I am in Baltimore I try to hit a Nando's. I can't get them in Philly. I love their chicken. I will always love their chicken. The medium gives off the perfect balance of flavor and heat for me. Only drawback... and I get that inflation is real. To get a side with a half chicken is $2.99. Fine with me. I ordered a side of rice. And I swear it was a kids meal size. It was a small box filled about half way. For $2.99 they should fill the little box. I'm just sayin. I did love the staff. The guy who took care of my order hustled and took care of us.

    6 PERi-PERi Wings with PERi Ranch
    Destiny S.

    Got take out this time and decided Mac and cheese this time and I feel like at this point Nandos can do no wrong lol ! 10/10

    The receipt as proof of my purchase. Affordable and delicious!!!

    I was blown away during my visit. The service was polite and professional as soon as I walked in the door. The server as well as the manager checked on my table many times. They made sure we understood the menu as well as how to order. You order at the front counter, which is different from many places but it was easy and gave us time to read the menus. The music was seemingly of African origin and I loved it. I was born in a multicultural city so it reminded me of home. The seating and atmosphere were also welcoming and comfortable. Many delicious sauces were also available for free and they were all delicious. The food itself was incredible. I quite literally cleaned my plate and so did my spouse. The mix of fresh peppers, greens, and humus paired perfectly with the rice and chicken in my Peri-Peri chicken bowl was some of the best food I have EVER eaten. I chose the "Hot" level of flavor for the sauce on my chicken and I loved it so much I had to buy a bottle before I left. The manager was especially welcoming given that it was our first time visiting the restaurant. He often made sure we were enjoying the food and we felt so welcome.

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    Ren H.

    Nando's has some great chicken from my past experiences. This recent visit, I ordered the 1/4 chicken with 2 sides - fries and coleslaw and with the lemon herb sauce. Portion sizes were good. Unfortunately, my sauce was left off but I was able to grab some while I was there for my take out. The chicken was a bit more charred than what I would have liked but was still juicy. Fries were crispy and the coleslaw was just ok to me. The location is big and spacious. Staff are fine. It's a casual dining spot for some good chicken with the highlight on the sauces they have!

    Medium spice pita
    Lynn H.

    Ok, I was kind of skeptical about this place. I got a recommendation from a friend who told me it was a must try, but it was a chain that didn't look that spectacular. I was wrong. It's basically a "chicken restaurant," but like man, their chicken is so good! They grill it to perfection, with this absolutely amazing sauce. You can have something a bit more indulgent, with fries and carbs, or you can go for a lighter fare. Service was really great. Someone popped by to tell us about how it worked, but we were mostly left alone after they dropped off our food. Which was fine for me, I was more than happy to just stuff my face. Bring it out to the West Coast!!!

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    Consistent; chicken is always hot and delicious. Love the large range of sauces as well.

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    Delicious!!! The spices are amazing. All of our food was tasty. Service is top notch! Also had the batch lemonade...yum!

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    Attentive staff, delicious food and a quick walk from our Marriott waterfront hotel. I would definitely return for a bite

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    1st timer, my daughter just had to eat at Nando 's on celebrity advice...ok it was a win. Spicy moist chicken with some awesome sides.

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    Delicious Chiken thighs, tasty and moist. Just the right amount of heat. Need a Nandos in Tampa

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    Is it halal?

    They serve pork, beef, shellfish, or seafood in the restaurant. Nandos is full Halal in most countries but is not certified Halal in the US because the chicken is not certified Halal. They also have a lot of vegetarian and vegan items.

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    28.6 mi
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    Came here last night and it took an hour and a half for our entrees to come out. There was no…read moreapology or acknowledgement at all. The place was emptying out by the time we got our meals. They tried to appease the pair of diners next to us with free shots of something, but nothing for us because we went an acquaintance and his sister who are regulars, so they knew it didn't matter if we were happy or not. Food was terrible. I had the rainbow trout which seemed like it might have come frozen. Topped with dull brown gravy and canned mushrooms. Got a large dollop of bland mashed potatoes with it and a few green beans. TLDR: this place is for senior citizens who take comfort in familiar cafeteria level food. I'm perplexed how it's in business with high ratings. I've come here numerous times because the person I know (who's about 25 years my senior) comes here every Friday night.

    This was my second visit to this restaurant. My companion and i ordered from the happy hour menu…read morewhich is on the back of the full menu. It is a $24.95 flat price offering an appetizer, entree and dessert for that price. (Only available Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 5-6:30 pm). There were about 6 choices each for appetizers and entrees and 3 for dessert. My companion had a mussel appetizer and I had French Onion soup. My soup was a great example of the classic preparation. Bubbly and browned cheese over a deeply flavorful broth of onions and a slice of French bread. My companion loved the mussels. As to the entree I had what was called Beef Diane, a twist on the classic Steak Diane. It consisted of tips of filet in a delicious gravy flavored with cognac. My companion had Rainbow Trout and was very happy with it. For dessert we both had cheesecake with strawberry sauce. A good example of a New York style cheesecake. Both entrees were served with well cooked mixed vegetables. The portions were not a scaled down size but normal size. The meal comes with fresh baked toasted bread served warm. Delicious. The service was attentive which was to be expected because there were only 3 tables occupied. A complimentary shot of a what I think was kahlua was served at the end of the meal. The atmosphere is lots of dark wood and a classic bar. Great food and a great experience. Don't pass up this great value!!

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