What our Clients Say

• My favorite spot in Jersey City! I came here several times and everything was amazing!
  
  Food: it changes constantly so... read moreMy favorite spot in Jersey City! I came here several times and everything was amazing!
  
  Food: it changes constantly so they don't work with table menus. I never had anything I didn't like here. My favorite ever was the codfish salad and the Alheira (it's too good)! Last time we were here we had the "bife à portuguesa" which was great, especially the potato fries! The croquettes are super good too!
  
  Service & ambiance: awesome! It's a very intimate space so it's like dining in a portuguese friend's house. Oh, they all speak portuguese too!
  
  Ps: we always come here as soon as it opens or out of the rush hours, this way we don't have to wait for a table. Be aware this is a small space! read less

  

  

  Débora L.

  2/28/2018

  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

  One menu posted in the entrance! Small quiet place packed with tradition Portuguese taste and made with love just like... read moreOne menu posted in the entrance! Small quiet place packed with tradition Portuguese taste and made with love just like mom or grandma made it. Staff is upbeat and friendly even a singer during our lights off moment! Great time can't wait for spring and summer for the patio! Thank you everyone at Broa for making our first time experience incredible. Definitely recommending this place and going back again and again ! Ps "I drove 1hr 15min to try this place" well worth read less

  

  

  Miguel R.

  2/10/2019

• I love this place. I'm only sad that it took me two years of hearing about it to finally go.... read moreI love this place. I'm only sad that it took me two years of hearing about it to finally go. I went with my boyfriend after work on a Wednesday. The space is adorable. A very homey feel. When it's nice out they open all the windows and doors and it's just the most adorable. It's a BYO spot which is amazing so we brought some wine to have with our food. The menu is on a chalkboard when you walk in and it's the only menu so you have to take a pic before you sit down. I love that. Very eco-friendly of We ordered all the recommendations the waiter gave us. We started with the garlic shrimp. Omg it was sooo good. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and if you love garlic you will obsess over this dish. Then we had the Alheira, a chicken and pork sausage fried with a fried egg on top. I've never had anything like this before. This is one of those dishes you NEED to get every time you go. Not that we. Ended it but we also got the steak. The flavoring was so tasty! We ended with a dessert that I forget the name of, but it was nothing short of delicious!  I can't wait to return read less

  

  

  Merica K.

  5/23/2018

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

  

  

  Dan B.

  12/05/2018

  Such a nice little place. They change their menu  daily which I think is cool. It's like a tapas style... read moreSuch a nice little place. They change their menu  daily which I think is cool. It's like a tapas style restaurant so it gives you a chance to try a few different things. We got the Garlic shrimp with rice which was delicious, not too garlic or buttery just perfect!! We also got the grilled octopus which was to die for and the chorizo. The fire chorizo which came in literal fire (hard to explain without showing a picture but def get it). The service was excellent too. It is BYOB read less

  

  

  Annie A.

  8/12/2018

• Lovely little BYOB serving Portuguese "tapas." The menu changes, so you'll never get bored, but this also means that if... read moreLovely little BYOB serving Portuguese "tapas." The menu changes, so you'll never get bored, but this also means that if you wanted to try a dish you didn't have on a previous night, there's no guarantee that you will see it again any time soon. read less

  

  

  Sharon G.

  3/01/2018

  Broa is a great place to stop into Portugal in the heart of downtown JC.. The chef Mike is so... read moreBroa is a great place to stop into Portugal in the heart of downtown JC.. The chef Mike is so creative and his staff is like hanging out with family.  This is a great place  to enjoy delicious food some laughs and amazing eats.. I love .. read less

  

  

  Andrea R.

  11/10/2018

  LOVED this place.  The service, atmosphere and food were memorable.  The place is small with a lively vibe.  Our server... read moreLOVED this place.  The service, atmosphere and food were memorable.  The place is small with a lively vibe.  Our server (Tiago) was extremely friendly and service was outstanding.  We were in a group of 7 and had so much fun at this restaurant.  Sat for over 3 1/2 hours!  We opted for the tasting menu at $40 which was very reasonable.  The food was different and delicious.  We had no idea what was coming which added to the fun.  The menu gets changed daily or weekly.  It is BYOB which keeps the cost down.  Will definitely visit this place again. read less

  

  

  Mary M.

  11/16/2018