What our Clients Say

• Their hours aren't long and there's a wait to get a table but eating at Broa is a wonderful experience... read moreTheir hours aren't long and there's a wait to get a table but eating at Broa is a wonderful experience in Portuguese cuisine. Broa is small, semi-intimate, and understated. Walking by various times, I never even noticed the downstairs entrance into the restaurant. Take a photo of the chalkboard menu, it's updated everyday-- there's no menu. We were welcomed by the owner. Bring your own wine or beer: there's a store located about 2 blocks south (CoolVines on Grove). We had Pastéis(Bolinhos) de Bacalhau (cod fish cakes), Mexilhão (mussels) with garlic and chorizo. Small portion plates like "largish tapas." Delicious! read less

  

  

  Neal H.

  1/18/2019

  This is THE place to go to have a quality meal. EVERY TIME I have been here the experience was... read moreThis is THE place to go to have a quality meal. EVERY TIME I have been here the experience was extraordinary. This is a true family ran authentic business. If you want flavorful, lively food with warm service, come here! Stop reading and go!!!!!PS- it's BYOB!!! read less

  

  

  Jessica P.

  5/09/2019

  Great food, friendly service - though sometimes understaffed on busy nights.  Love how cozy and quaint this place is.  And... read moreGreat food, friendly service - though sometimes understaffed on busy nights.  Love how cozy and quaint this place is.  And BYOB!  🙂
  
  Suggestions for the owner -
  
  Please get AC for the summer months.  We don't eat here when it's hot out because it can be so unbearable.
  
  Look into your seats - they can be pretty uncomfortable.  I don't need anything cushy, but the height of some benches and the seating with the large center "door" table aren't really in line and you can't comfortably pull yourself up to the table to eat.  Just kinda awkward, but an easy thing to fix.
  
  All in all, a great place! read less

  

  

  Christine G.

  1/22/2019

• This is THE place to go to have a quality meal. EVERY TIME I have been here the experience was... read moreThis is THE place to go to have a quality meal. EVERY TIME I have been here the experience was extraordinary. This is a true family ran authentic business. If you want flavorful, lively food with warm service, come here! Stop reading and go!!!!!PS- it's BYOB!!! read less

  

  

  Jessica P.

  5/09/2019

  Came to Broa on a whim and I'm glad we did. Originally we were supposed to be dining at the... read moreCame to Broa on a whim and I'm glad we did. Originally we were supposed to be dining at the pizza place a block away, but the wait was almost 2 hours. So with a quick search through Yelp we stumbled upon this place. Broa is a BYOB restaurant serving up Portuguese style cuisines.
  
  Atmosphere: We actually walked past the place thinking this place was at ground floor. It's actually located a few steps down into the building sub ground floor. As you walk in the menu is on the left behind where you open the door. It's on a chalk board wall. They list all the items that their cooking for the day. The place feels as if you stepped into an old style home, but with an open kitchen. The setup of the place was very trendy and very romantic. Great for a date.
  
  Service: The server that greeted us, I'm guessing the owner was well-mannered. Introduced us to the menu and gave suggestions. Spoke Portuguese which is a plus because who really wants to dine-in at a place that isn't authentic.
  
  Food: Amazing food. Small plates and easy to share between 3 people. Tapas style. The portion was just enough for 3. Flavors were amazing and the presentation was on point. Had the shrimp, mussels, chorizo and the stroganoff. The chorizo came on a open flame plate for crusting. For dessert they had authentic Portuguese style egg tarts which is hard to make. Definitely left full and definitely recommend the egg tarts. Will be returning soon. read less

  

  

  Brian M.

  11/06/2018

  Hands down the best restaurant in Jersey City. An always changing menu and an obvious love for the food the... read moreHands down the best restaurant in Jersey City. An always changing menu and an obvious love for the food the chef cooks. Don't miss this place. read less

  

  

  Chris E.

  2/09/2019

• I've been here a few times now.  Authentic Portuguese food and it's really good!  The menu changes frequently; they write... read moreI've been here a few times now.  Authentic Portuguese food and it's really good!  The menu changes frequently; they write it on a big chalkboard and as the night goes on, items start getting erased from the board.  I speak from experience....as I sadly saw my dreams of garlic shrimp get wiped away with a quick swipe.Small space, so please make a reservation or you'll be waiting awkwardly in a space that's way too tight for you to be hanging out in (winter problems).  They do have a bigger outside area in the back, so once the warmer weather comes, there will be more options.  A truly great, rustic little spot. read less

  

  

  Sara G.

  3/30/2019

  ... Probably the best Restaurant in the 3-state Area. The Closest any food in the US territories has got me... read more... Probably the best Restaurant in the 3-state Area. The Closest any food in the US territories has got me to Spain  or Portugal  ever. A brilliant chef that just blow my mind and give me a trip home every time in the most honest and simple way possible. Amazing service and produce ... What else you really need to know??
  It took me way too long to write a review BEC I WAS SELFISH and I don't want many people to know about this gem... read less

  

  

  Pedro G.

  7/23/2019

  Excellent service. Well played. Quality food at a fair price. Very generous too! We will be back

  

  

  Dan B.

  12/05/2018