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    The Portuguese Fisherman

    South River, New Jersey
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    The Portuguese Fisherman has served Portuguese and Spanish cooking in South River since 1976. Its current menu covers shrimp in garlic, caldo verde, clams, paelha, mariscada, bacalhau, octopus, pork with clams and steaks served sizzling with garlic butter, plus changing daily specials. The family-run restaurant offers a bar, reservations, takeout and private events. Diners often praise the seafood, portions and sangria, while some report uneven dishes or value.

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    11 Jackson St, South River, NJ 08882

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    (732) 238-5188
    portfisherman@gmail.com
    portuguesefisherman.com/

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    Hours

    sun
    12 PM - 9 PM
    mon
    Closed
    tue
    11:30 AM - 10 PM
    wed
    11:30 AM - 10 PM
    thu
    11:30 AM - 10 PM
    fri
    11:30 AM - 11 PM
    sat
    11:30 AM - 11 PM

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    11 Jackson St, South River, NJ 08882

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