Great meal. Everyone in our party enjoyed their selection of appetizers, entrees and desert. Great…read moreservice too!!

Food, service and experience were all amazing. My husband and I celebrated our 21anniversary here…read moretonight and enjoyed it. This was our first time here and we will be back. The live music was amazing as well. We had the paella and the stuffed shrimp and both were delicious and the portions were large. Can't wait to have the leftovers tomorrow! Great anniversary dinner!

Our waiterTiago was adorable and very attentive. He was from Portugal and gave us insights into the…read morefood As soon as we ordered salad and bread with butter was put on the table. Very good. Besides Tiago 2 women also served us bringing water and removing plates. The beer was ice cold! That's a bonus on the very muggy night Then came our appetizer: Shrimp in Garlic Sauce. It was AMAZING!! Couldn't stop dipping bread and butter in it. We both ordered from the specials. I had the lobster ravioli with jumbo shrimp. It was delicious. I probably would have preferred a thinner sauce. It was still delicious. We also ordered the steak special with an egg with black beans and rice. The steak was good. The black beans delish!! And a word to the wise: try their homemade flan!! Oh yah! To die for! Happiness all the way around.

Solid 4 Stars located in South River They have a convenient…read moreparking lot next to the building. We were sat quickly on a Saturday night. We were served a complementary salad that was delicious, the menu was simple I asked the server for suggestions, he quickly said the skirt steak was great, he had me at skirt. It was accompanied by Spanish fries and veggies my guests had picania with garlic butter and the chicken franchase every bite of every dish was great.

I went to Avo Ria Mar for a birthday dinner. The waiters were super patient and nice, which I…read morereally appreciated. However, my utensils were dirty when I sat down. the waiter apologized right away, but it made me wonder about the rest.The bread and salad were complimentary and both were really good. We started with a pitcher of red sangria, which everyone enjoyed. For entrées, we ordered the bacon-wrapped chicken (the sauce was tasty, but the chicken itself was dry), the braised short ribs (very good), and the seafood rice, which was delicious. The shrimp avo was just okay. Overall, I'd recommend the place for the friendly service and good food; just make sure your utensils are clean before you start eating.

5/5 Avo's Ria Mar -…read moreSouth River, NJ Everything about this visit was amazing -- from the calm, elegant atmosphere to the beautifully plated food. The restaurant feels bright, modern, and spotless, with white tablecloths and that perfect balance between fine dining and comfort. We ordered the Picadinho and the Seafood Mix, and both were incredible. The Picadinho had tender meat, shrimp, chouriço, and peppers -- perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. The Seafood Mix came loaded with clams, mussels, shrimp, and lobster in a rich, savory sauce that paired perfectly with their fluffy rice and homemade chips. The lobster was a bit on the firm side, but still flavorful and not bad at all overall. I also had a Caipirinha, and even though our server mentioned not being completely sure how to make it, it came out amazing -- refreshing, balanced, and surprisingly perfect. For dessert, the chocolate mousse had a nice flavor, though it was slightly grainy in texture, like powdered chocolate. Service was excellent -- friendly, attentive, and quick without feeling rushed. You can tell the staff and kitchen take real pride in what they do. Note: Dinner service starts at 3:00 PM, and prices increase slightly after that, so if you're looking for a lighter check, plan for lunch. Overall, Avo's Ria Mar is a beautiful spot with authentic Portuguese dishes, generous portions, and a refined yet welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend

just had the goat lunch special with rice and black beans. The goat was tender and juicy. except…read morefor the bones meat fell apart with a spoon ni other utensil needed. The only thing better than the $17 lunch special Bottles of water only $1!!! As usual the coste de nata's are out of this world.

Everything here aims to please without trying too hard. The meal size is substantial and the cost…read moreremains reasonable. The dishes benefit from their dedication to quality ingredients. Employees delivered great service and all were supportive! This restaurant gets my full endorsement.

World Cup must have.. go Portugal CR7 for life.. The…read morePortugal favor is authentic, I usually get take out because I have a toddler. I use to diner in BYOB and vibe is excellent. Highly recommended... it is for sure a hidden treasure..

Amazing food and a great value! I got a Piri Piri Frango bowl to go and I had enough left over for…read morea full meal the next day. I called in my order and it was ready within 15 minutes. When I arrived, there was one other party waiting for an order, but not too many dining in-person. I got the vibe that it's more of a to-go type of place than sit-down dinner-date establishment. I will definitely be back.

It was great when the previous family had it. Now the service and choices are not worth getting…read morethere. Very disappointing.

Great food quiet welcoming family atmosphere the pastries are amazing and the staff is wonderfulread more

Still delicious. I don't come here often enough and it's worth the drive. The chicken in garlic…read moresauce is my favorite. I could drink that garlic sauce. The staff is lovely and welcoming. There are a few nice tables inside. They moved tables around to accommodate all of our food. The free bread is delicious. Love the Portuguese soda. The pao de queijo wasn't the best - it's very clearly frozen and was very pale (semi new menu item). It was still tasty especially dipped into the garlic sauce but nothing beats the real stuff.

After years of going to fire & flavor yesterday I had an experience that absolutely left a bad…read moretaste in my mouth. I called at 8:45 PM on Sunday to place an order for pick up and right away instead of being pleasantly greeted I was rudely told they were closing and what did I want!? On their website they have that they are open until 11pm and on google it says they are open until 10pm, nevertheless I called way before that. I didn't want to be rude so I quickly placed an order. It was less entrees then what I usually get to be mindful since I was being rushed. I was told it would be ready in 10 minutes. When I arrived I paid and I went to check to make sure everything was there. The lady at the counter cut me off and confirmed that everything was in there but when I arrived home there was items missing. It looked like my food was just thrown in the bag. This breaks my heart because I'm always the first person to recommend this restaurant friends, family and colleagues. I'm a firm believer that quality should remain the same no matter if it's the first or last order of the day. After years and spending thousands of dollars there, I felt like I was picking food up at McDonald's.

Everyone enjoyed the ribs, and everyone else enjoyed what they ordered, which included chicken,…read morechicken cutlet (I think), and a burger. Everyone also enjoyed the fries, which is included in most meals. Also, the "white rice" is more of a pilaf (as it includes bits of carrot and peas), which was also tasty. The hot sauce by the table is sour and a bit hot. While I didn't personally enjoy it, I've tasted something similar at other BBQ joints, so it's more about personal preference. Note: the ribs don't need sauce as it uses a dry rub. I just tried the hot sauce as I was curious. Note: this placed used to be a restaurant called Brasa; hence, why you'll see "brasa" in their website's URL but not on the sign outside. Also, the portions are huge; no one finished everything. I ordered the full plat of ribs to share with someone else and we still had left overs. Will definitely return if I'm in the mood for BBQ. P.S. if you dine in and eat BBQ, you may want to take some napkins from the bathroom. The table has cloth napkins which don't so a good job at getting the oil off your fingers. Just don't use the napkins from the bathroom for anything other than getting the oil of your fingers before you wash your hands.

I found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try--glad I did. It's a little off the beaten…read morepath, but definitely worth it. The food was absolutely delicious. At first, I didn't smell much when I walked in, but the owner was kind enough to let us check out the kitchen--and boom, that wood-burning setup was fired up and doing its thing Great experience overall, and I'll definitely be back.

This was my second visit, and it was just as amazing as the first! The staff is always friendly,…read morewelcoming, and attentive, making every visit a great experience. The sangria was delicious, and the food was absolutely on point--everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. If you're in the area and looking for a great meal, do yourself a favor and stop by. You can thank me later!

Horrible experience, such a disappointment. This restaurant does not shows what's a Portuguese…read morehospitality is. Let me share my last night experience, arrived at restaurant at 8:53 pm (restaurant closes at 10pm), was not crowded probably 4 tables on the outside patio, where they were showing a World Cup game. We got seated quickly and put the drinks order in right away, and then was when everything went south, in not more than a minute the server came to take our order, we ask for a couple more minutes as we just got the menu and were looking at it, then right behind the table 3 servers start to talk bad about us and saying things like they better hurry up, we need to go home to watch the game, tell them that we only have quick bites or else we not going home tonight ( all in Spanish but we DO understand the language) . Will never go back to this place or recommend it. It's a shame places like this ruin the reputation of great Portuguese restaurants. Also menu is extremely overpriced compared to other Portuguese restaurants. Stay away..