What our Clients Say

• 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

  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

  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

• It's easy to miss Broa as it's slightly below street level on Grove St, but if you want a tasty,... read moreIt's easy to miss Broa as it's slightly below street level on Grove St, but if you want a tasty, affordable and unique dining experience it's well worth seeking out.
  
  Inside the decor is charmingly rustic and there is a mix of communal tables and smaller two and four tops. It's not huge inside (it does have outdoor seating out back in the warmer months) and it's a popular place so you may have to wait a short time for a table but trust me it's worth it.(We waited for about 15 minutes at 8 o'clock on a Saturday night for a place for two people, I think they take bookings for larger parties which I would advise if there are a few of you).
  
  The owner and staff are delightful and the ambience and quality of food reminds me of countryside restaurants across southern Europe.
  
  It's BYOB which is great, Coolvines is an excellent wine store conveniently situated across the street. The food is very reasonably priced, portions are generous, and I recommend that you order a mix of dishes for your party and split them all between you. There's no set menu, the owners buy and cook what looks good daily, which means that you get to eat seasonally, eat the best quality items, and you're not going to tire of eating here.
  
  All the food we ate here was so good, fresh, lovingly prepared and bursting with flavor. We ate oven braised Octopus which was meltingly tender and served with small roasted potatoes, Chorizo Assado, (smoked Portugeuse sausage) which was served with mustard and pickled vegetables and brought to the table still cooking in flames in a traditional terracotta dish, and a Black Eye Pea Salad which was tart and vinegary - the perfect complement to the richness of the sausage and octopus. For dessert we had the traditional Portugeuse egg custard tarts which were baked to order and served piping hot.
  
  The whole evening was a joy from start to finish, excellent food, ambience and service. I've walked past Broa numerous times and am absolutely kicking myself that I never went to eat there sooner! I will be back! read less

  

  

  Emma P.

  4/08/2018

  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

  

  

  Jacqueline D.

  11/16/2018

  Me and my hubby been wanting to come to this place since like a year ago however, the restaurant was... read moreMe and my hubby been wanting to come to this place since like a year ago however, the restaurant was closed on the days that we wanted to visit. So finally today we made it!! And as soon as we entered, we were very welcomed by a waiter and he explained the one and only cute chalk board menu on the wall. And we were quickly seated. My husband wanted to try the garden snail fish, which was not on the menu for the day, but luckily they had them in stock so we were able to order the dish. While we were waiting for our foods to be served, we were so captivated by their cute decor and cozy environment. Additionally, Broa is byob so we brought our own bottle of wine, the waiter was very nice and kindly opened the bottle and served us the glasses. Most lovely part was that their food was simply AMAZING. We ordered several dishes since it's small dishes. And we loved every single dish. They had right amount of seasoning and perfectly cooked for flavor. Altogether, we had such an amazing time and we will definitely come back to this place. read less

  

  

  Rachel J.

  10/28/2018

• I am Portuguese, these is authentic and amazing portuguese food. The food and the ambiance and service are all great.

  

  

  Camila J.

  5/31/2018

  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

  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