We love this Portuguese restaurant. Really old school, wonderful service, very reasonably priced. We brought friends whose family hails from Madeira and they loved it, too. My kids love it - the food reminds us all of the wholesome restaurant meals we enjoyed while living in Europe. Excellent quality of all ingredients. read more

Excellent service - delicious food with great variety - [[HIGHLIGHT]]very pleasant surroundings[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - highly recommend - [[HIGHLIGHT]]quiet and easy for conversation[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I came here with my boo and found this place nestled in what looks like a business building. We ordered the grilled squid appetizer and it came out way too fast! Must have been pre cooked since it didn't have the characteristic char I was looking for. The sauce it was in was tasty. I ordered the rack of lamb at medium and came out perfectly. Most restaurants help you clean the bone part but this place does not. The lamb was tender so that's great but the flavor could have been more unique. The side of veggies were quite sad. read more

Tavira Restaurant - Rack of lamb with mashed potatoes and veggies - Mediterranean Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

Food was excellent and the service was great! I would recommend it. Looking forward to coming back!

I was a bit concerned going to any restaurants during this pandemic but the moment I stepped in to Tavira, I felt totally comfortable. They kept hand sanitizers on each table. The silverware wrapped in plastic. Labeled sanitized on all the reusables. Food was amazing and for a $15 Cornish hen Piri Piri, that was a lot of tasty food. I had Mango mousse for dessert and the condensed milk cream on the side was a nice touch. I loved it. Duarte came over to say Hi. Very nice guy. I went for lunch but it felt like an upscale dinner service. read more

Tavira Restaurant have so many good food with good taste and presentation. I noticed that each kind of meal has a different type of plate. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Is a very charming place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Absolutely I will return. read more

I tried the cheeseburger and fries from Tavira again and added bacon this time but I wasn't super impressed. Something tasted burnt so I somewhat lost my appetite and I think it'll be a while before I return. read more

I was very excited to try this highly rated Portuguese restaurant, but the poor service ruined the experience. After placing a reservation through yelp, the "closed" sign was still on the door 7 minutes after their open time despite my reservation for their opening time. Knocking finally got them to open the doors for customers with a reservation. We were seated and after waiting 5 minutes someone came by to take plates off our table, I mentioned that I had questions about the menu and was told, "I'm not your waiter, but I'll get one for you". Not a good start to the visit. After finding out that the fish of the day was plain tilapia, my wife and I placed our orders. The salad she ordered came after my entrees arrived, and we had to flag down the waiter each time to refill our drinks after a lack of attentiveness meant we weren't asked about the meal, nor adequately hydrated... Despite finishing our meal, the waiter spent 10 minutes visibly on a personal call in the corner of the dining room. Once he was done with that, he decided to come over and attend to us. We asked for the dessert menu, which didn't have prices for any of them, and after being thoroughly let down by mediocre service and food, we had lost our appetite and left without dessert. Based on this experience, if you're in the area and looking for a good Portuguese restaurant, I'd suggest skipping Tavira, and giving Nova Europa a try instead. read more

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The friendly and attentive service is second to none. I will go back just for that. On the food side need to improve on classic dishes like caldo verde which was overly salted. Restaurant at this level needs to taste the dish must have been a mishap we returned both.The fish stew was very good and also the rockfish special. The creme caramel was lacking sweetness. So in general not a bad experience and will give a second and third chance due to service efforty. read more

Props to this place! We made a reservation late on a Monday night, we were the only table there and the last customers of the night. Despite this they still delivered perfectly executed food. We even had one of the specials and it was fresh and excellently prepared. Very high quality, and very tasty. We'll be back soon. read more

We were there for a small family celebration. They put us in a very nice semi-private separate room. The food was excellent. The service was attentive. We were very comfortable. We will definitely be back. read more

We held a large party at the Tavira Restaurant about a week ago. I can't say enough good things about how great they are. The food and service were amazing. They were incredibly professional and helpful. My guests kept changing the count, and no matter what happened, they worked with the latest numbers we had. And not only that, the cost was very reasonable. This party was extremely important to me. They did a great job, and I will always be grateful and will now use this restaurant as my "go to" for dinners and carry out. They are terrific. read more

One of the best meals I've ever had! Great food. Great service. Cool and interesting spot!! read more

Tavira Restaurant - Bronzino - Mediterranean Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

Food well-prepared, nicely served and great ambiance, particularly when live music is performed. Also free convenient parking.

We love Tavira! Tonight we dined in mid-week with our 3 year old and it was just as we remembered. Plus they are taking extra steps to be COVID conscious which we really appreciate since we have a child that cannot yet be vaccinated. (See photos!) We shared the grilled calamari and artichoke special appetizers (they also had a burrata special we wanted but we needed room for our mains). We ordered the chicken and rice soup for our kid who devoured it. My husband enjoyed his grilled trout and I was very happy with my rockfish topped with 2 shrimp! We had a lovely bottle of Portuguese wine and the warm fresh bread rolls are worth the carbs (don't skip them!!). Bedtime beckoned so we had to skip dessert but that also never disappoints. Duarte is an amazing chef and this place never disappoints!! Please come and try their delicious food. We are also fans of the lunch specials and three course pre fixed meals which we had been taking out for the last few months. We were one of only 3 tables tonight and this place is a local institution. I'm writing this because I don't want to lose this place. The staff are professionals and customer service is outstanding. Give them some love and enjoy some great grilled seafood (or meat, pasta, wine ....)!! read more

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Ambiance! Food ok. Only one veg entree. No options. Pricey. Parking great. Service was ok too.

Our party enjoyed the Old school atmosphere, good food and service. Recommend for any occasion

Excellent Portuguese restaurant, good services, comfortable place, good wine and reasonable price read more

Tavira Restaurant - Bacalao witn potatoes - Mediterranean Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

Great place for local neighborhood, the liver steak is amazing. Lunch food is great go to for the office. read more

This place has one of the best service in the area! My husband and I discovered this restaurant 2 years ago and we have been coming since. They always have special items that are not on the menu we highly recommend. We had the baked octopus last time we went and it was absolutely amazing. Their bread is also served warm and always fresh. For the entrée, highly recommend the seafood broth! The service is excellent. read more

The Taste of Portugal ($23 for 3 course meal on Fridays) is the way to go! For lunch, I ended up getting the Caldo Verde (Portugal's National soup) which was creamy and tasty (but probably could have had more than two small pieces of meat that tasted like hot dog). For the entree - the pork shank - which was fall-off-the-bone delicious. My mom got the Cornish Hen dish, which I was not too impressed with, along with chips, which were mostly burnt. And for dessert I got a decadent chocolate mousse cake. read more

Oustanding food & service for a dinner wedding. Servers were attentive, food selection superb, and wines recommended to us were perfect to go with foods ordered. The owner was very friendly, too. read more

I came back for lunch three years later, and I couldn't resist having the rainbow trout again. I took a picture this time! (Thank you, iPhone) I had dessert, of course! The fried custard was so delicious, I am just going to pretend it had zero calories. I will be back for dinner next time, and thanks to the Yelp check-in I'll save $15.00 off my bill. Now, which dessert will I have next time... read more

Tavira Restaurant - Rainbow Trout. Delicious! - Mediterranean Near Me - Chevy Chase, Maryland

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Great place, if you can find the entrance through the underground garage! Nice to have a good Portuguese menu! Excellent! A lot of really good and traditional food. I was going to go with a baked cod option, then I heard the special of the baby lamb chops, ok then! read more

Add this to your bucket list if you're looking for an excellent dining experience Superb on many levels Atmosphere, classic European and the menu selections not on menu were overwhelming We arrived at 530p start of dinner and as we left @7p.. nice crowd but not sitting on top of each other. The wait staff was personable and knowledgeable Makes a difference to me The prices were reasonable for two; no drinks or dessert. If available when you go... the red snapper.. awesome, well seasoned and generous portions This is well worth if you get to go!... Five stars Plan to visit again on my return from Portugal read more

This is a special Portuguese restaurant located in the basement of an office building. Easy walk to the restaurant from the garage. The bar is large but quaint and relaxing. There are a few tables in the bar where you can sit and feel like you're transported to Portugal. The dining rooms are spacious and romantic. The service and food are very good. There are always several specials but basically it features a good solid Portuguese menu. Wine list is well selected. Definitely a go to place for us. We've never been let down. read more

The quality of the food was excellent. However the service was aggressive. We were served our appetizers, then we were visited not once or twice, but ten times for various refills, new water, removal of various dishes and plates. They asked to remove our appetizer plate three times. I had to confront the waitress and tell her that we were still eating. Then came the main entrees, and we had to eat as fast as we could. No respectful time for us to relax. We felt unwelcome and that we were being driven out of the restaurant. The price of the meal was $120 for two people. We will never return. read more

The best Portuguese food. Excellent service. Ambiance is nice with low lighting and cozy atmosphere. We have been here 3x in the last 20 years and never does this place disappoint! read more

Tavira has long been my favorite restaurant. Quiet, excellent food and friendly, efficient service. Convenient for parking and handicapped access. European ambiance, and sometimes live classical guitar. Always a lovely evening. read more

We loved Tavira in the past, but the on Valentine's Day was inexcusably non-existent. Informed the manager, but free dessert with no discussion or apology was insufficient to make me want to return. read more

The food was excellent and the service was great. This was a good place to enjoy a romantic dinner with a date.

Cod came out raw in the center. I would think a Portuguese restaurant would do better at cooking cod because that's what they known for. Otherwise, great ambiance. read more

You're trying to find an authentic Portuguese restaurant in the DC area. Thanks for your we found this hole in the wall. Good ambience and great service. The food was delicious. Will come again. read more

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This is a lovely place but if you are vegan like I am there will be nothing to eat except salad.

Loved this restaurant. Totally hidden but worth looking. Service was impeccable. Loved the food. Great Portuguese wine. Went with two children and they were treated well. Want to go back. read more

I came here one Saturday night a few weeks ago and loved it! It's definitely off the beaten path and somewhat secluded from the busy atmosphere of DC/Chevy Chase but this adds to its charm. I started off with the fried cod fritters which were perfect. For dinner I had the codfish with caramelized onions and potatoes. Both were delicious and very similar to anything you'd find in Portugal. Don't leave without trying their desserts too. I highly recommend the pastel de nata and the mousse cake. Great service, quiet (and romantic) atmosphere. Can't wait to come back! read more

A couple of out-of town friends were visiting, and they wanted to treat me for an early birthday present, so I recommended Tavira. Been at Tavira several times since moving to DC area from NYC 2 years ago. Quaint ambiance, did not mind the hidden place, nor the food. But last night had a terrible experience with Ricardo the waiter, hard to explain but there was a "bad vibe" the moment he approached our table. Do not know if he had a bad day or just did not like me, but his helper Ezequiel was approachable, friendly and with a good demeanor. I get bombarded with emails from your locale, thus asked him (nicely, and first time I remember to ask from the 6-8 times I've eaten there) to honor the $20 off, but his inflexibility and intransingence because "we did not print it" did it, we will not return. Was is worth it for Tavira not do honor it? Even in Broadway and airports is enough to show tickets or boarding passes in your cell phone. Jorge W. read more

Love this place. Hardly a trendy, hip restaurant but food and service is outstanding. Every meal I've had has been delicious and every dining experience memorable. Our waiter, Horace, added a lot to our last visit. Great suggestions from the menu, attentive but not bothersome and funny. Look forward to my next visit. read more

Cafeteria grade food. Bacalao was stale, tough, flavorless with overcooked vegetables. There was no chorizo, no clams as stated in the menu. Even the caramel custard lacked flavor. Blah! Standard quality ingredients badly executed, overpriced and the windowless, cheap decor in an underground garage make this a never-again experience. read more

Don't honor deals on website. Treated us rudely. possibly racist. They lied to us.....