Churrasco of Portugal - Ajax

I recently attended a family gathering where takeout was ordered from this restaurant. The highlight was definitely the Portuguese Chicken - flavorful and delicious! We also ordered vegetable rice, Parisian potatoes, and fried fish fillets, all of which were excellent. The hot sauce added a nice kick to the meal. The order was ready for pick up in about an hour, which was very reasonable for catering. The service was great, with the older gentleman being particularly nice. I highly recommend this place for a taste of authentic Portuguese cuisine.

This is the second time I visited this restaurant, the staff were friendly. It was uncomfortable to have them laugh and be so loud why guests were in the dining area. However, the food, portion and taste is good as the first time I visited.

How have I not been here before? I've driven past it many times on my way to and from playing golf. They've been around for five years and have only 28 reviews. A four star rating is pretty good though. I walked in with an open mind and no expectations. There are shelves full of grocery items, a couple of fridges, and a takeout counter. Stepping farther in revealed a small dining room. Most of the menu is seafood, with lots of fish dishes. Although I like fish, the meat part of the menu is what appeals to me chicken pork, quail, beef, lamb. I ordered the Churrasco Half Chicken, served with rice and parisienne potatoes. I also ordered a couple of codfish cakes (1.00 each). While waiting for my order, my server brough a basket of bread and a dish of black olives. The food that I saw being served to other patrons looked really good so I was anxious to try my chicken. It arrived shortly after. The chicken looked very appetizing and tasted very good, especially with an extra dose of the house piri piri sauce. Delicious rich flavours! The codfish cakes had a nice crust on the outside and were soft on the inside. Perfect! I bought a small box of chicharron from the takeout counter and I just had to try it before I left. Mmm, I loved it! Crispy and flavourful. This was good food! I can't tell you how authentic it was since I have limited experience with home cooked Portuguese food but I really enjoyed it. I'll have to come back to try more of their menu.

Followed the protocol!! The service was good and would recommend! The chicken dinner is definitely a winner !!

Talk about a hidden gem in Ajax. Blink and you miss it, but the Chicken is GREAT and the potatoes and rice really complete the Portuguese Chicken combo. Greek salad is pretty tasty as well. We've only ever done take out, and have catered some big events from here and it's a great value as well.