At Café Central Portugais, reviewers describe an authentic Portuguese dining scene with traditional hearty dishes and a warm convivial atmosphere that locals and visitors enjoy, especially on the terrace. The food is praised for authenticity, with sardines and potatoes tasting like they do in Portugal and several dishes including cod earning enthusiastic praise. Service is repeatedly noted as friendly and attentive, and the overall cafe vibe with espresso on the terrace is cherished. Some reviews flag downsides such as overcooked or overly salty fish, a lack of bread with certain dishes, and price concerns with some calling it overpriced. Cash payments are common in the notes, with ATM fees and occasional mentions of the POS not working. Overall Café Central Portugais comes across as a solid lively spot for traditional Portuguese fare and a pleasing outdoor experience, offering warm hospitality and memorable flavors.
The cod was, in short, disgusting. Insanely salty & rubbery. Basically inedible. The waiter was very nice, & the potato & salad were good. That's all there is to say basically.
Oct 6, 2025
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I dig this place's atmosphere. I stop by every couple of days for a double espresso & enjoy it on the terrace. Nice view of Duluth in the summer months where there's a bench to relax & sip your coffee. I wish there were more old school cafés like this in the area.
Good food, very nice staff, anyway,if I ordered clams I expected to have some bread with them.
No bread.The sauce was delicious.
We've been told that the POS is not working, so, we have to pay cash.
The bill arrived wit the 20% tip included.
Super tasty food, olives & bread brought as a starter, very fast service, great location. Cash only, so bring some with you or there is an atm inside for a $3.50 charge
Totally overpriced. $25 for a few pieces of overcooked fish & rice, $5 for a coffee, after tax & tip it was $40 for lunch! Then they tell you it's cash only but there is an ATM... with a $3.50 fee! Every dep in the neighbourhood is $2.00. Despite the fish being overcooked, it was tasty & the service was friendly. But there are so many better options around that I will never be coming back.
wow. just ate here. insane… best Portuguese food i've had hands down. BEST COD we've had in our lives. will be coming back here asap. very impressed. 15/10
