William Pataky
The best Portuguese restaurant in Yonkers !
I have eaten here for 25 years and have NEVER had a bad meal.
When you go, the dining room is not the entrance on Orchard street. The Orchard Street entrance is for the bar and only had a few tables in the back. The bar crowd are all regulars and nice folks but the upstairs bar is better left to them .
The Myrtle Street entrance on the side of the building on the hill is the dining room entrance.
You walk in and are greeted by the large fish tank.
The room is wood panels and very cozy and comfortable.
The waiter Victor had been there forever and will make sure you have a terrific meal.
I recommend starting with a glass of Portuguese red wine or a glass of Vino Verde.
We like to start with an order of pork and clams which comes up in a very generous portion. Of course you have to make sure you use your delicious Portuguese rolls to soak up the delicious broth from the pork and clams.
Then move onto your entree.
There are daily specials, each one better than the next.
Steak on the stone is always a great bet but my favorite is chicken in garlic sauce.
Don’t hesitate to try their fish dishes which are all fantastic. The entrees come with rice and fries which go great with all the entrees.
Save room for dessert and I recommend the creme brulee. Top it off with an espresso and you have a great meal.
The prices are beyond fair and I guarantee if you try it once you will be back.
We were in tonight for dinner. We had pork and clams for an appetizer and I had chicken in garlic sauce and my wife had chicken breast in garlic sauce..
The service from Victor is always fantastic and the food was amazing as always.
The SL Benfica game was on as well as a bonus. It was a perfect meal at an amazing price.
… moreHannah W
Thoroughly surprised and impressed with this hidden gem in an industrial part of town! Superb food (esp. the main dishes) , nice price, and great service in a family dining room kind of environment. It looks like they have a daily menu of specials, as we were handed a special menu for the Sunday that we visited. I ordered the stuffed trout, which everyone else shared a mouthful or two, with exclamation marks in their feedback. The carnivores ordered baby goat stew, steak on a hot stone and chicken with mushrooms – they all looked very impressive, and were given top-notch reviews. I don’t eat meat, but I trust my fellow diners’ taste :-). Even though we were stuffed after consuming the generous portions of the main course, we didn’t want to miss their unique desserts, with just enough stomach space to share two. The only pity was their side dishes (included with the main) – they looked and tasted too much like an afterthought. The mains are gourmet tasting, while the sides are bland and uninteresting. Well, this funny phenomenon didn’t dampen our enjoyment. We will for sure come back for more!
… moreCinthya Rousseau
We ordered paella, chicken, and ribs from Chaves for our office, and everything was absolutely excellent! The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The paella was packed with delicious seafood and authentic flavors, and the chicken and ribs were juicy and tender. Everyone in our team loved it!
A special thanks to Mr. Días for his excellent service—he was very professional and attentive. We highly recommend Chaves for any event or gathering. Thank you for the amazing meal!
… moreVic
Great Portuguese food and wine. A hidden gem in Yonkers but true story for anyone desiring delicious authentic Portuguese cuisine.
… moreJ Mera
This place is amazing, I always seen this place never paid too much mind of it, until a friend invited us for lunch. Food is excellent. Stakes, ribs, fish ,and the wine. The atmosphere is quiet. But the server victor great service , attentive, respectful and courteous. I recommend this place , I can’t stop going over there, their portions are not small at all compare to any other place is a gem hidden. Thank you Victor and staff for treating me and my family, like family.
… moreArmend K
I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant recently and it was an incredible experience. The steak was cooked to perfection. The service was excellent, the staff were friendly and attentive, and they made sure that our dining experience was top notch. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a delicious steak with great service. However, beware of the location – a little sketchy but that doesn’t take away from the service or food.
… moreT Morais
We absolutely loved the food here!! We were in the area for a wedding and decided to try it out. We heard so many good things about this restaurant. The service, atmosphere and especially the food were amazing. Large portions of well presented and tasting food! We will be back! Bravo!
… moreYuval Inselberg
The food is incredible and super authentic! Highly recommend
… moreHarnek Singh
This is one of the great finds. Food is delicious, affordable and good family size portions.
Service is amazing and Victor has the best humor
… moreAmarthya Shankar
Great family owned restaurants with amazing food and drinks. Service was a bit slow but was busy so won’t put it against them. Amazing and will come again
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