Omanel - Bridgeport

For our appetizer, we both chose Ameijoas a Bulhao de Pato, and it was absolutely delightful! The Portuguese bread served with it was just right for soaking up... read more For our appetizer, we both chose Ameijoas a Bulhao de Pato, and it was absolutely delightful! The Portuguese bread served with it was just right for soaking up the delicious garlicky sauce. I was pleasantly surprised to find cilantro in the sauce, as I usually expect Portuguese dishes to feature parsley. It added a nice touch without being overpowering. For the main course, my husband had grilled bacalhau accompanied by potatoes and vegetables, while I opted for one of the specials—a mixed seafood dish in a tomato sauce, served with white rice. We topped off our meal by sharing a flan and enjoying a couple of espressos, which made for a perfect conclusion to our wonderful dining experience. The portions were generous, and the atmosphere was enjoyable. We definitely plan to return, and we hope that Lisa will be our server again.

Very friendly server who was helpful in helping me explain the menu to my companion (who mainly spoke Spanish). Tasty food in generous portions. Clean, cozy spa... read more Very friendly server who was helpful in helping me explain the menu to my companion (who mainly spoke Spanish). Tasty food in generous portions. Clean, cozy space, and not crowded when we went (5:30 p.m. on a Friday). The sound of singing from their bar next door was hilarious. It's great that they have it separate, that way it's just a fun hint of atmosphere.

So delicious Portuguese food! We ordered steak and salad. Fresh bread with butter on the side and a beautiful table setup welcomed us, along with fresh, real fl... read more So delicious Portuguese food! We ordered steak and salad. Fresh bread with butter on the side and a beautiful table setup welcomed us, along with fresh, real flowers. We ordered calamari as an appetizer, and while I didn't think I would eat much, all those smells made me so hungry right at the start! Although we only had water, they have sparkling water, tea, espresso, wine, and many other drinks to accompany your meal. Our steak came on a hot stone rack. (tip: call ahead if you order a hot rack because the stone takes about 25 minutes to heat prior to your meal. We did and it worked out perfectly! The steak is raw and you can add fresh garlic, rock salt, and lemon to the steak as it cooks, slice it as you prefer until desired temperature and eat right away. The salad was delicious too, raw onions and olives with the pit (Portuguese style you can't taste anywhere else to accompany the typical house salad toppings and olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing, and white rice like no other I've tasted (and I eat lots of rice, as Japanese and Asian cuisine are my favorite and good for the skin . To split between 2, you'll both feel full and have leftovers! Finished off with a orange pekoe black hot tea. Can't wait to come back and eat everything else :

I ordered the Salmon with vegetables and I loved it. Service was good too. I haven't tried any drinks yet here. Maybe next time. read more I ordered the Salmon with vegetables and I loved it. Service was good too. I haven't tried any drinks yet here. Maybe next time.

Very easily one of the better Portuguese restaurants I have been to in this state. My only knock was that my dish(which was one of the simpler ones to make) too... read more Very easily one of the better Portuguese restaurants I have been to in this state. My only knock was that my dish(which was one of the simpler ones to make) took wayyyyyyy to long to come out of the kitchen and by the time I was served everyone else had already eaten. That being said all the food was prepared to taste and cooked well. Their version of kale soup wasnt as hearty as I had hoped for but the linguica (portuguese sausage) was high quality. They serve a wonderful bread/roll to whet your whistle while you wait and their menu is fairly extensive. Their homeland specialties are not available at most any other basic restaurant of this nature so this place is a real treat. I loved the flavors and the ambiance of this establishment and am looking forward to the next visit in hopes that they improve upon this past experience. Authentic Portuguese food done well.