PortuCale Restaurant & Bar Menu (Update 2025)
PortuCale Restaurant & Bar is a Portuguese gem located in Newark, NJ. Offering a diverse menu with traditional dishes such as Bacalhau specialties and flavorful appetizers like Polvo Ao Alho and Bolinhos de Bacalhau. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for a family meal or a night out with friends. Customers rave about the attentive service and generous portions of authentic Portuguese cuisine. The extensive wine list pairs perfectly with the flavorful dishes, creating a memorable dining experience. The outdoor patio with a waterfall wall adds a touch of ambiance, making it a great spot for special occasions or casual gatherings. With a range of options for vegetarians and a welcoming atmosphere, PortuCale Restaurant & Bar is a must-visit for those seeking a taste of Portugal in the heart of Newark.
Appetizers / Aperitivos
Camarao Ao Alho
Shrimp Sauteed in Garlic, Olive Oil and Paprika Sauce
Caquetel De Camarao
Boiled Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Polvo Ao Alho
Boiled Octopus with Olive Oil, Paprika and Garlic
Ameijoas A Bulhao Pato
Steamed Clams in White Wine Sauce, Garlic and Cilantro
Ameijoas Casino
Clams Stuffed with Crab Meat Topped with Bacon
Ameijoas ao Natural
Fresh Clams on the Half Shell with Cocktail Sauce
Lulas Fritas
Fried Calamari Rings with Hot or Sweet marinara Sauce
Mexilhoes a Marinheira
Broiled Mussel with Peppers and Onions in Marinara Sauce
Chourico Caseiro Assado
Sausage Flambee in Portuguese Grappa
Presunto com Quejio Serrano
Portuguese Prosciutto with Mountain Cheese
Bolinhos de Bacalhau
Fried Codfish Pastries with Shredded Potatoes and Parsley
Pataniscas de Bacalhau
Fried Codfish Cakes with Onions, Potatoes and Parsley
Saladinha de Bacalhau
Boiled Shredded Codfish with Garlic and Olive Oil
Tortilla de Bacalhau
Pan Fried Codfish Omelette
Salada de Frango Tropical
Grilled Chicken Breast with Lettuce, Tomato Onions and Seasonal Fruits
Salada de Atum
Tuna Salad
Salada Mista (Grande, Pequena)
Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Carrots
Salada Mista Pequena
Mix salad (small)
Salada de Peito Frango com Molho Caesar
Grilled Chicken Breast with Caesar Dressing
Saladas / Salad
Especialidade de Casa "Specialty of House" Codfish Bacalhau
Bacalhau a "PortuCale"
Grilled Codfish with Prosciutto, Onions and Peppers Topped w/ Portuguese Potato
Bacalhau a Lagareiro
Grilled Codfish with Peppers, Onions, Garlic and Olive Oil served with Basket Potato
Bacalhau na Telha com Grelos
Codfish with Peppers, Onions and Homemade Mayonnaise on a Clay Tile served w/ Broccoli Rabe & Baked Potato
Bacalhau com Natas
Codfish Strips with a Cream Sauce and Roasted in the Oven
Bacalhau a Braz
Codfish with sort of Scrambled Eggs & Fried Sliced Onions and Potatoes
Bacalhau Recheado com Chourico
Roasted Codfish Stuffed with Homemade Portuguese Sausage served w/ Portuguese Potato
Filete de Salmao Grelhado a "PortuCale"
Broiled Filet of Salmon Stuffed with Crabmeat served w/ Boiled Potato & Vegetables
Filete de Pargo Grelhado a "Pescador"
Broiled Filet of Snapper Sauteed with Shrimp, and Mussels in Seafood Sauce served w/ Mashed potato
Fileted de Tilapia Grelhado com Camarao
Broiled Filet of Tilapia with Sauteed Shrimp in Seafood Sauce served w/ Mashed Potato
Chilean Seabass Grelhado com Mohho de Champagne
Broiled Chilean Seabass with Champagne Sauce served w/ Mashed Potato
Peixe / Fish
Mariscos / Seafood
Lagosta ao Gosto do Cliente
Lobster Made Your Way (Broiled, Boiled, or Stuffed) served with Spanish Potato & Salad
Rabo de Lagosta Duplo Recheado
Grilled Twin Lobster Tails Stuffed with Crabmeat served with Spanish Potao & Salad
Gambas a Mocambique
Grilled Prawns Sauteed in a Light Hot Seafood Sauce served with Spanish Potato & Salad
Camarao Grelhado a Matosinhos
Grilled Shrimp Sauteed in a Seafood Reduction served with Spanish Potato & Salad
Camarao Recheado
Grilled Shrimp stuffed with Crabmeat served with Spanish Potato & Salad
Paelha Marinheira
Seafood Combination cooked with Saffron Rice
Paelha Valenciana
Seafood Combination cooked with Portuguese Sausage, Boneless Chicken with Saffron Rice
Arroz de Marisco
Seafood Combination Stewed with Rice in a Light Tomato & Seafood Sauce
Mariscada em Molho de Tomate
Seafood Combination cooked in light Tomato Sauce served with Rice
Mariscada em Molho Verde
Seafood Combination cooked in Housemade Green Sauce served with Rice
Bife a Portuguesa (16 oz)
Grilled Shell Steak topped w/ Ham and Fried Egg in a Brown Sauce served w/ Portuguese Potato
Bitoque
Braised Shell Steak w/ Homemade Portuguese Sauce topped w/ a Fried served w/ Portuguese Potato
Bife a Mirandez (16 oz)
Grilled NY Sirloin Steak served with Broccoli Rabe & Baked Potato
Picadinho a "Portucale" (20 oz)
Grilled Sirloin Steak w/ Shrimp, Prosciutto, Mushrooms and Artichokes in a Port Wine Reduction served w/ Spanish Potato
Bife na Telha (20 oz)
Grilled NY Sirloin Steak on the Clay Tile w/ Mixture of Rice & Brown Beans
Lombinhos de Porco a Algarvia
Pork Loin with Cilantro, Garlic and Clams in White Wine Sauce served w/ Potato "Chef's Style"
Picadinho a "Portucale"
Sauteed Pork, Beef and Chicken Cubes with Portuguese Sausage and Fried Cubed Potato
Costeletas de Porco ao Alho
Grilled Pork Chops Sauteed with White Wine and Garlic Sauce w/ Potato "Chef's Style"
Carne de Porco a Alentejana
Pork Cubes Sauteed in a Brown Sauce with Clams and Fried Cubed Potatoes
Arroz de Frango com Chourico
Chicken and Rice Stewed with Portuguese Sausage in "Chef's Sauce'
Peito de Frango com Camarao
Sauteed Chicken Breast with Shrimp in White Wine and Garlic Sauce served w/ Spanish Potato, Rice & Vegetables
Peito de Frango a "PortuCale"
Sauteed Chicken Breast with Shrimp. Mushrooms, and Artichokes in a Port Wine Reduction served w/ Spanish Potato, Rice & Vegetables
Peito de Frango ao Alho
Sauteed Chicken Breast in a Garlic Sauce served w/ Spanish Potato, Rice & Vegetables
Carnes / Meat
Carnes Grelhadas / Charcoal Grill
Filet Mignon com Rabo de Lagosta
surf and turf (Grilled Filet Mignon with Grilled Lobster tail)
Filet Mignon Grelhado
Grilled Filet Mignon
Prime Rib a Portobello (24 oz)
Prime Rib with Mushrooms in a Port Wine Reduction
T-Bone Steak a "Maitre D' Hotel" (24 oz)
T-Bone Steak Topped with Butter
Costela de Vaca Grelhada
Short Ribs
Costeleta de Vitela
Veal Chops
Costelinha de Cabrito
Baby rack of Lamb
Dedinhos de Frango
Chicken Fingers with French Fries
Bife de Vaca Grelhado
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
Filetes de Peixe Frito
Fried Fish Filet
Macarrao com Queijo
Macaroni and Cheese