Churrasqueira Martins Grill House

Portuguese restaurant · Keelesdale

Churrasqueira Martins Grill House

Portuguese restaurant · Keelesdale

605 Rogers Rd #1, York, ON M6M 1B9, Canada

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Churrasqueira Martins is a bustling gem where family recipes come alive, showcasing authentic Portuguese BBQ and fresh seafood in a vibrant, welcoming space.

605 Rogers Rd #1, York, ON M6M 1B9, Canada Get directions

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"Open for: Lunch and dinnerPrice range: $$Since 2009, this restaurant with a fast-casual counter has sent thousands of famed Portuguese chickens out the door each week. Owned by Carlos Martins and managed by his three sons — including Le Cordon Bleu graduate chef Steven Martins — this spot has all the hallmarks of a family-owned restaurant operation. The Martins take care to source ingredients (including fresh fish and seafood) directly from Portugal, and papa Carlos makes the rounds glad-handing and toasting with guests like a local celebrity. While the sit-down restaurant offers old-world charm, head to the counter side, where 20 hot trays are ever in rotation. Try the butterflied Portuguese chicken with piri piri sauce (a secret family recipe), creamy potato spheres, whole grilled sea bass, creamed cod, veal cutlet, and the coveted suckling pig. Know before you go: If you’re hankering for a more sit-down experience, an adjacent restaurant offers a more refined yet lively vibe." - Tiffany Leigh

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@eater

"Since 2009, this restaurant with a fast-casual counter has sent a couple thousand famed Portuguese chickens out the door each week. Owned by Carlos Martins and managed by his three sons, including Le Cordon Bleu graduate chef Steven Martins, this spot has all the markers of a family-owned restaurant operation. The family takes care to source ingredients directly from Portugal (such as fresh fish and seafood), and Papa Carlos makes the rounds glad-handing and toasting with guests like a local celebrity. While the sit-down restaurant offers old-world charm, head to the counter side, where 20 hot trays are ever in action. In addition to the butterflied Portuguese chicken with requisite piri piri sauce (a secret family recipe), there are also creamy potato spheres, whole grilled sea bass, creamed cod, veal cutlet, and the coveted suckling pig with crackly, wafer-thin skin that blankets lasagna-like layers of fat and flesh." - Tiffany Leigh

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Wayne Gomes (Silverfox)

Google

There are two parts to this Restaurant there's a dine in side, and a takeout side. I went to the takeout side , and the foods looked amazing in the display buffet. I had their sweet pork ribs with potatoes and Greek salad . Even though they already put my food in a take out containers, I noticed there was a few tables and they said I was welcomed to eat there . There was a sink to wash your hands . And there was cutlery and condiments. My ribs were falling off the bone , some pieces were a little dry , the small potatoes were perfect , melt in your mouth. The Greek salad was good and fresh . I will come back to try more dishes especially the fish it looked so good . I also had a pop from Brazil quite tasty .

Max Kamali

Google

Martin's restaurant not only has ample parking but also offers great food. I usually don't eat fish, but I was invited there for my birthday. My buddy ordered for me, and I really enjoyed it.

Nara T.M

Google

Portuguese seasoning food... I ordered octopus and added rice to the order (which doesn't come) the octopus is very soft and well seasoned. Spring and it was sunny so it was possible to enjoy the patio. The waitress (I don't really know her name) was super friendly and she gave us granicoes and explained the menu well. good food and fair price.

Filipe Drumond

Google

Overall a nice place. Large portions and friendly service. Authentic Portuguese food. The bread was not fresh today, but I’m sure it would be good when fresh. Wishing them all the best.

Dre

Google

Went here for Father’s Day and really enjoyed our meal! Atmosphere and service were good and very attentive. Food was fresh, good portions and tasted delicious.

J A Chen

Google

Ordered party tray take-out, authentic Portuguese cuisine at its best, Bacalhau à Brás is loaded with chunks of salted cod fish, potatoes, egg and nicely seasoned with a generous amount of the tasty Portuguese olive oil, Arroz de Marisco - the Portuguese seafood rice is the ultimate comfort food, loaded with tons of seafood under the rice, including lobster, jumbo shrimps, crab, small shrimps, mussels, clams, octopus and squid, all stewed in a tomato based tasty broth, efficient service with helpful staff.

Veronica Rondinone

Google

Had a very pleasant evening here celebrating my birthday. Our waiter Paulo was very nice and provided exceptional service. The food was delicious and the prices are fair. I would recommend this spot for authentic Portuguese food in Toronto.

Ali Vahedi

Google

Churrasqueira Martins Grill House is a notable dining destination known for its fresh seafood and traditional Portuguese cuisine. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, making it perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. The seafood offerings are particularly commendable, featuring a variety of fresh catches prepared to highlight their natural flavors. The grilled fish, in particular, is a standout, often praised for its tenderness and seasoning. The service is friendly and efficient, adding to the overall pleasant dining experience. Whether you're a seafood lover or looking to explore Portuguese dishes, Churrasqueira Martins Grill House is worth a visit.

Samantha C.

Yelp

I ordered family pack 2. It came with 2 whole chickens, potatoes and rice. Everything is super tasty. I ordered through Uber Eats. I also ordered the fish on the side and was surprised with the portion too.

Janny L.

Yelp

We ordered BOGO chicken with rice and potatoes via delivery from Churrasqueira Martins. Each container was wrapped in foil to ensure that it remained hot. The chicken was very tender, the potatoes tasted good, and the rice was not mushy. Overall, we were happy with the quality of the meal.

Gabriel S.

Yelp

Got some seafood rice. It tasted OK. The seafood quality was OK & there was quite a lot of seafood inside

Jim F.

Yelp

Fantastic, food and service, and I highly recommend it! 5/5! The grilled octopus was fantastic.

Brenda M.

Yelp

We had heard good things about the Martin's Churrasqueira food bar on ST Clair. We went there on Feb26,2024. We were greeted by someone and asked what we wanted. I requested a whole chicken and fries. We then proceeded to wait while 4 other people came in, gave their orders and were served, and left. Finally I asked why we were waiting and 3 staff started talking to each other in Portuguese (which I don't understand) and never gave me an answer. When I asked again why we were waiting for fries after so many people had been served their fries and our chicken was sitting out getting cold, they did the same thing again without answering me. Instead of apologizing and trying to hurry the order, their response seemed disrespectful. In the end, the chicken was cold, the fries underdone and I was shocked at how little meat was on the chicken bones. I would NOT recommend this food bar.

M F.

Yelp

Sunday afternoon is jam-packed! About half an hour of a wait for a table and then about 40 minutes between the bread plate and the mains. But boy was it worth the wait! The food was delicious! We ordered grilled squid, chorizo, piri piri shrimp, Grilled octopus and half a chicken. For dessert, vanilla stuffed crepes, homemade tart, cream of heaven. Flavorful and fresh. We'll be back!

Mary B.

Yelp

Always accommodating! No matter how busy! Food is fantastic with amazing staff ! our go to place for comfort food and ambience away from home.

Olavo L.

Yelp

This was the best Portuguese restaurant I have ever been in Toronto. The environment inside is very traditional, with table towels and rustic decor, not necessarily the modern fancy style you might be used to but still charming. The restaurant is inside a plaza mall and the outside is not fancy also. The food is fantastic! The bread and olives are absolutely delicious, the soup I got and a starter was very well done and both the octopus and the fish for main course were perfectly cooked! After all that we indulged ourselves with a desert that blew our minds... pears in Porto sauce... this was an amazing lunch experience and I certainly recommend everyone to try it!

Joel L.

Yelp

The food here is just great. Good vibes/great food. Took my girlfriend's parents. We all had great fish. I will be back very soon!!!

Anna C.

Yelp

We went for takeout from this restaurant for first time after seeing good reviews. As it was Good Friday, they were busy and we had to wait about 15 min for fresh fish to come out. We ordered the grilled octopus which was a huge piece with nicely roasted baby potatoes, veggies included. We also got a salmon fillet grilled with a lovely mango and onion salsa, and 2 huge panko crusted sole fillets. All the portions were very generous. We added an order of baby potatoes and an order of the rice, very flavorful. Also got a small black-eyed pea salad with chopped red onion and parsley tossed with olive oil - delicious! I couldnt resist getting some of the codfish cakes and they are superior to any Ive had from other places, light, fluffy, not overly salty and not greasy. The quality and taste and presentation of the food made us all very happy. We will definitely be back for takeout and will love to visit their sit down restaurant too!

Jim B.

Yelp

I went to Portugal and had the octopus and potatoes. I was in love! Back in Toronto, I was asking around for the equivalent dish. A couple of people, including an LCBO wine consultant pointed me to Martin's. My wife and I finally made it to have a look and look at the menu. It smelled good. We called mid week to book for Saturday. We Specifically asked about the octopus and was told that they prepare it Thursday for service Friday and Saturday. Saturday came and we got seated around 8pm. "I'm sorry sir, the last table just ordered the last 7 servings! You should have reserved it when making your reservation." Hmmm, good to know, now! So, I ended up getting my wife's selection of Portuguese seafood rice. What a disappointment! It was overly salty and over cooked to the point the seafood was tough. Half of it went home and even the kids thought it was way too salty. The overdoneness and salt was mentioned to the waitress, who said she would mention it to the chef. I guess the chef didn't care since nothing came back to us except the doggybag and of course the bill. I won't be back.

Mary M.

Yelp

Six of us went for a birthday celebration. Great food and service. Not one miss amongst appetizers, mains and desserts. Will certainly return.

Hector A.

Yelp

Highly recommended- excellent food and service the right place to enjoy a good meal, good wine at an affordable cost!

yiqing l.

Yelp

The food was great, especially the lamb chops. Love the desserts there. Staffs are also very friendly.

Robert I.

Yelp

Went once pre covid can't wait to return. Food was excellent and it was very lively Hoping to go back soon.

Jenelle C.

Yelp

Absolutely AMAZING food! I got the grilled salmon with potatoes and veggies which tasted unbelievably delicious and was cooked to perfection. Everyone else enjoyed their food and the portion sizes as well. Even the custard pastry we had for dessert was baked perfectly with a nice flaky crust and the custard itself wasn't overly sweet nor was it super thick. I'd argue that it's probably the best custard pastry I've ever had and my meal will definitely be listed as one of my favourite seafood dishes I've ever had at a restaurant. Even the cappuccino was delicious, looked pretty and was nice and frothy on top. The service was good too and our food took around 15 mins to come out even though we had a group of 6 people. There's a decent amount of seating for reservations and large groups, a cute patio outside and everything overall looked clean. If you're looking for amazing Portuguese food, I HIGHLY recommend Churrasqueira Martins. Just be prepared to spend a bit more than your average restaurant, but is it ever so worth

i t.

Yelp

Was this supposed to be a seafood specialty restaurant? Had high hopes for Portuguese style seafood cuisine here but came away sorely disappointed. At the very minimum, the seafood should be fresh, right? Wrong. The seafood platter we received had lobster that was rubbery and brown tinted, the mussels were rubbery and shrunk to mini-size, shrimp was over cooked with shells stuck to the meat making it impossible to peel, and squid rings which resembled rubber bands in taste which complemented all the other rubbery seafood. The only highlight was the octopus which was tender and delicious. We ordered other fish dishes and they were small portions and average at best. I really wanted to like this place but I won't be back.

Davor K.

Yelp

This place not only not provide the order as requested... It argues back when something I clearly written on bill $60 down the tubes Absolutely horrible customer service Avoid at all cost... I would put 0 stars if I could... Trash

Erez Z.

Yelp

One of the best Portuguese Restaurants in Toronto. Hands down everything from the steaks to the seafood is first class. I have been coming here for years. The wait staff are great and most of them give you great advice if you ask. The wine selection is excellent from the most basic house wine to high end reserve choices. But the wines from 40-70 are all excellent choices. Even the house wines are very good for the money. The salads are very large and can be shared. The appetizers are all for sharing and I wouldn't try to take one down solo. The mains are the best here. From the classic chicken over real wood bbq to the amazing steaks. The seafood is always fresh. By the time you get to the desserts you want to try everything and struggle on choosing which one. It's an amazing experience.

Crystal N.

Yelp

Extremely good portugese chicken place by keele and rogers! Our go to place for family chicken dinner. There is always a line up there which means their food is excellent! Their chicken is soft and not over cooked compared to others. We have been going there for take out for quite some time!

Rob L.

Yelp

I'm no expert on Portuguese cuisine but was brought here by a Portuguese relative that dines here regularly with their family. Loved it! If you're a fan of seafood and don't mind the semi-high prices, eat here. I don't remember all the names of the dishes but I recall everything was more than satisfactory, even the service. A good time was had by all and we'd definitely come back, it's a little far for suburban dwellers but once in a while is ok. The decor is perfect, why does everything have to look the same these days anyway? The throwback ambiance is nice and could make you forget you're in Canada, which is a good thing to me. Get the seafood platter!!!

H V.

Yelp

First and last time. Ordered ahead for Mother's Day. Completely disorganized. Pick ups were waiting in the same line as walk-ins who need more time deciding on orders. After waiting in line for 25 minutes, was advised that my order was given to someone else and I was advised I would need to wait another 20 minutes to fill my order. While waiting, the people who had picked up my order in error returned to pick up their order. The owner wanted me to take my returned order which I refused as this is a health code violation. Once the food left the restaurant there are no safety protocols in place. I don't know if the people who took the food touched it with unwashed hands. They were very rude an unapologetic and would not compensate me for my inconvenience of waiting for 1 hour for my food. The potatoes were burnt, the vegetables were raw, and the rest of the food was mediocre at best. Many other places close by that are far better.

R C.

Yelp

Make sure to make a reservation because this place fills up fast and is always busy. You can tell that the food is made with passion, because I have never had a bad meal from Martin's. Great food, along with clean bathrooms, comfortable dining room, and friendly & attentive staff, makes this my favourite Portuguese restaurant in the city. Personal recommendations: try the octopus!!!

Sherry S.

Yelp

Look, if you are going to come to a Portuguese restaurant, you need to order the right stuff. The only two dishes worth ordering are the octopus and the steak. DO NOT come here for the grilled chicken, please. Just go next door to the restaurant and buy it for takeout at half the price. The grilled chicken was not great for me, as the meat is not that great (you can tell it is not a farm-raised, organic chicken by the texture of the meat), and at least it wasn't super salty. I took the squid, but regretted it shortly after as it was overcooked, I am still giving this place 5 stars because the octopus I stole from my friend's plate was DELICIOUS. Everyone gobbled everything on their plate. The wines are also very good Portuguese wines. The portions are generous. YOU WILL NOT leave hungry. I sure didn't. Definitely come back.

Johnny S.

Yelp

Hello fellow foodies this is a must try Portuguese restaurant, I would say probably the best one in Toronto that I have ate at ...the pictures even though have eaten speak for themselves. Service 5/5 the waitresses were very nice great prompt service very white glove professional service , very clean , very nice restaurant overall Food 5/5 let's start with as soon as you sit down they bring out a basket of different breads including garlic bread with the best olives I have ever had and a plate of goat cheese to get you started while your waiting for your entree. The entrees are all very generous in size enormous, they definitely over feed you . Dont think you will ever leave not feeling full. The octopus with potatoes and rapini was cooked to perfection the biggest octopus leg I have ever seen , also included with 3 picked addons, onions in wine viniger, garlic in olive oil and roasted peppers in oil just amazing absolutely perfection of a dish , The cod was wonderful very thick almost 3.5 inches perfectly BBQ tender flakey and loaded with garlic just wonderful dish...the grouper also very well cooked well seasoned another excellent choice here... Overall this is a must try Portuguese restaurant, make reservations they are very busy .

Anthony S.

Yelp

Those who visit Martins will discover that this is a neighbourhood gem that they will come back to time after time. Even though it is tucked away in a rather unspectacular location, the food here is great and has that authentic Portuguese vibe and taste to it. Reservations are highly recommended for weekends, and i do recommend coming here on a weekend because that is usually the time when they have the grilled octopus main dish - looks intimidating but I guarantee that it is quite tasty. The surf and turf dishes are quite nicely done too. For a spectacle, order the Portuguese sausage starter for a flame show :)

Alaska D.

Yelp

Excellent food and prices are reasonable. Gem of a restaurant, very much enjoyed my cowboy steak today. Even the oysters were excellent. Good service i will be back.

Tiger S.

Yelp

This place has a takeout section and a dine in section. I had the take out and it was some of the best Portuguese food I've ever had. The place was busy on a Saturday evening and had to line up for take out. Wait was about 20 minutes. There are prepared trays of food as well as BBQ chicken grilled right behind in the kitchen area that you can see. Given the volume of customers you are always getting a pretty freshly cooked chicken. And absolutely you should get the chicken if you getting take out. I got a half chicken dinner, and another half chicken (no sides). Very reasonably priced at $11.50 for the dinner. I couldn't help myself to seafood on the trays. They had grilled seabass (or sea bream?). I got a whole fish with veggies. They also had this seafood mix, which I got a large size. I also got the yellow rice with cod and olives medium size. Everything was good. The fish was cooked just right and not over salted. Same for the cod rice. I had the cod rice/potatoes before at other places and they were too salty. Here it is just right. The seafood mix had clams, fish and shrimp in some kind of reddish soup. It was decent and had quite a bit of seafood meat and seafood flavor. Also grabbed a bottle of piri piri sauce which was amazing with the chicken. Only thing I regret not getting was the roast pig which they sell by the kg. We had enough food already. Maybe next time. Wish I had more stomach space. I find the prices here extremely reasonable for take out. I would definitely consider their dine in section. I know their dine in is more expensive but I believe they also have stuff they don't serve in the take out section. So if I come for dine in, I'd probably focus on the dine-in exclusive menu.

Robert J.

Yelp

Great food with lots of local atmosphere. Place was packed on a Friday night. We dine in a group of 10 and all were satisfied. Spicy shrimp, mussels, chorizo sausage, and clams were all good apps. Octopus was delicious.

Mariko M.

Yelp

Had dinner here on a Friday night. It's in an area that looks a little sketchy, but the inside is really nice - I was impressed. Found within a mall, it's an unassuming restaurant. The ample amount of parking was a bonus. A reservation on Friday is a must as it gets quite busy. We arrived at six o'clock and within an hour the place was packed. The menu is extensive with both surf and turf items. It's a little more pricier than other Portuguese joints, but you also get amazing service, a long Portuguese wine list, and a dining area that is nicely decorated. Good for: Portuguese

Maarz A.

Yelp

- The food was just okay. I'd never ever go there again. - service was average - atmosphere was very loud - prices, I could've got better food for more reasonable prices elsewhere.

Raymond S.

Yelp

I ordered the food from Uber eats today and my first time last month and the food was just excellent chicken hot sauce vegetables potatoes are on point! I love this food and I will continue to get it I highly recommend anyone who loves chicken rice spicy food with flavour to come here!

Aurora L.

Yelp

I've noticed this restaurant in our neighbourhood before and it always looks like a steady stream of patrons marching in and so we finally had a chance to try it out. First impression on walking in...it is very busy! The dining room is spacious and all tables were full, the room was bustling with chatter and staff were walking briskly back and forth. We had a reservation; definitely recommend it. Our party had the grilled octopus, paella and lamb chops, all savoury dishes that we raved about. Would highly recommend!

Gigi T.

Yelp

TIP: Make a reservation on Fridays and weekends, if you want a table with a tablecloth in the air-conditioned dining room. Otherwise, you can always sit outdoors on plastic chairs. My sister in law was visiting from Calgary and asked for a Portuguese meal. We could have gone to Chiado but I knew she wanted something more homey and casual. Churrasqueira Martins came highly recommended by a Portuguese friend. He was absolutely right! We ordered a bunch of things and ate family style. Chorico sausage arrived, impressively flaming. Grilled calamari was succulent and the lemon garlic sauce was a bread magnet. Roast suckling pig was tender and delicious (loved the spicy dipping sauce). Roast chicken was flavourful and the portion was generous. Bacalhau was tender and enough for 2 people. House wine from Portugal was pretty good. We ate so much that we had to skip dessert but we had a look at the dessert menu for our NEXT VISIT.

Stephanje S.

Yelp

The WORST experience my family and I have ever ever everrrrrr had. The waitress was so rude. We sent back the chicken because it was disgusting, hard and chewy. The manager came out, proceeded to tell us that she took A bite out of our same piece of chicken and it was fine and that "we are longer allowed at the restaurant." the owner then came out and said the exact same thing... they both took a bite out of our food... the Owner was so rude he was completely ignoring me, I have video footage of everything... when I said I was recording he got very aggressive, he told me "that could be dangerous for me" and "to watch out and be careful." the manager then followed us out when we left and started telling us to "eff off" and called me a "b!tch".... all while our 8 year old daughter was there... please do not give these people business.

Helena S.

Yelp

It was a Interesting experience having Portuguese meal. Welcoming with special bread and olives ;) recommend, particularly to seafood lovers.

Amanda D.

Yelp

I went to this place for the first time about a month ago with a group of 4 adults plus 1 toddler. We made reservations the day before so we could be guaranteed a seat right away (which was an excellent idea because the place was packed! Our waiter was very attentive and offered great menu suggestions. We got a couple of appetizers to start (Chouriço à Bombeiro) and it was rather tasty. We also got 3 bottles of wine for the table....yup, 3 .. We are Portuguese and clearly love to drink hehe. I ended up choosing the picana as my main entree but not sure if this a regular on the menu. It was DELICIOUS. It was accompanied by the traditional sides for this, rice, beans and farofa and salad. It was mouth watering and the meat was cooked to perfection. The rest of the table got 2 orders of surf and turd and a Bitoque. The portion sizes were very generous and everyone loved their meals. The only reason I did not give this place a 5 star was because the tables were so close together and a couple next to us dropped their wine glass and it shattered everywhere (under my feet) and the waiter did not bother to come and clean the glass properly. We had a toddler with us and that could have been dangerous. Not only that, it was fall so I still had somewhat opened shoes and I felt the glass hit my fit. When I reached for something in my purse, I stabbed myself in a huge chunk of glass. The waiter quickly came with a band aid and it wasn't his fault that the glass entered but I would have assumed that they would have perhaps given us something on the house for the disastrous ending lol. However, despite this..I will 100% return because the food was that good and I loved the atmosphere and service.

Alexandra L.

Yelp

It's unfortunate that I even have to give this place a star, because if I had to choose, I would give ZERO STARS. This place RUINED Christmas for my family and I, and every other family that waited over 2 hours for their pre-ordered Christmas Eve trays. Be advised that when you expect a 4pm pickup time as promised, you will not be able to feed your guests until after 7pm. Thanks for absolutely nothing.

Sydney J.

Yelp

Yes people are right this is a good restaurant but it was no where near my expectations. There is not very much to say about this restaurant. The food was very tasty and the platting was out of this world. Sadly the service was very very poor. Our waters were not being refilled and any special requests that people asked for in there food the chefs did not listen. The overall restaurant is a medium size restaurant but was very very loud. Its a great lace for groups and parties as when i was there 3 people were celebrating there birthday. Alongside the service my family and i were in the restaurant for 3 hours before we finally left. It had taken 20 minutes for us to get any service and then 25 more minutes for us to order. This restaurant is very authentic and the flavours are great. I would suggests take out if that is an option at this location.

Mitchell M.

Yelp

Rude manager. Ordered hot water and got charged. Wouldn't even come to table to explain. Won't eat here again.

Bern D.

Yelp

This is in regards to take out. FRESH off the rotisserie chicken so tender it falls apart just looking at it paired with baked Parisienne potatoes, and seasoned rice. Yummy. Also available are desserts - puddings packed with flavor - dark chocolate rich and creamy, eggs rice pudding, super intense passion fruit just explode your senses. Note that they sell ala carte roasted pork buts, and fried pork skin -- this is a serve yourself but be aware that these are $20/kg --- and the costs add up quick for these delectable goodies --

Izel A.

Yelp

If you have 1 hour to wait for a soup and grilled chicken, you should choose this place. If you are so busy for Father's Day group don't open service for walk-in customers then.

Evelina D.

Yelp

Terrible service! I made reservations for seven people to this place two weeks in advance. When we arrived we waited around for a while for someone to greet us and show us to our table. When finally someone arrived they had no idea about our reservations and had to go look for the person responsible for the reservations! It turns out our reservations were lost. We had to sit on a small table across from the entrance exposed to a draft from the entrance door. The waitress who took our orders could not remember who had ordered what and kept serving the wrong dishes. We also got no help with items on the menu so had to give up on some of the selections. The only good part of this restaurant were their octopus and seabass dishes but the Ceasar salad was awful. Because of the horrible experience with the service, I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. https://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowUserReviews-g155019-d2571239-r366870727-Churrasqueira_Martins-Toronto_Ontario.html#

J M.

Yelp

The good: Service was very good. Atmosphere is nice. Good selection of high end alcohol and wine. The bad: The food was beyond terrible! The lobster was tough and bland with the only flavour being burnt lobster shell. The lamb chops were over cooked dry and flavourless. Grilled veal over cooked dry and flavourless - it was far too lean a cut to be prepared in this method they probably use it because it's cheap. The Halibut was ten times too over cooked - bone dry although it had a hint of flavour unlike any of the other meats - what a shame to waste such a nice piece of fish. For dry chalky fish I can buy a can of tuna. Vegetable sides were nice. I am not very familiar with Portuguese cuisine maybe the flavourless aspect is normal; however, it couldn't be possible that insanely over cooked, dry and tough meats is considered normal. How can u operate a place that serves very very poorly prepared food at a high price point and stay in business? If you have to go ... avoid fish, lamb, veal and lobster they don't know how to prepare those items properly. Maybe the steak is good - unless they buy cheap meat. The lamb seemed low grade but maybe that's because it was insanely dried out in a way no human could possibly enjoy it.

Ricardo P.

Yelp

Excelent steaks, for a reasonable price. Picanha was amazing, for those Venezuelans out there looking for an "almuerzo adeco", this is the place to go!

Joe C.

Yelp

They should remove the word "Churrasqueira" from their name. They cook their chickens on a butterflied on an electric heating element! It's not even a gas grill or the better charcoal grilled. This is an embarrassment compared to real churrasco back in Portugal. I'll never eat this crap again. I asked for the chicken well done with crispy skin and it came out looking almost boiled. Gross.

Mr. P.

Yelp

One of the best restaurants nobody knows about! This gem is hidden off Rogers street in a strip mall. You would never find it driving by. But this place is full every weekend dinner, you must make reservations! I've been here several times, and I have very little to complain about. One time I waited 45min for our food after realizing the waitress forgot to put in the order. It was busy, shit happens. But that's was once out of many times I've been there. They give u bread, goat cheese, and olives to start on the house, and it's all fresh and delicious! All the food is cooked perfectly, presentation is flawless too. The servers are very professional - they make it feel like a real 5 star restaurant. I once had dinner there with a group of about 12 people. They allowed us to bring our own cake at no charge. The best portuguese restaurant I've been to in Toronto so far.

Steven D.

Yelp

Great food and service. Definitely the best piri piri chicken in the city. For those wanting to dine in I would suggest making reservations ahead of time. Otherwise the takeout is great!

Fernando M.

Yelp

We spent $73 the food was disgusting I Phoned and complained they hung up on me. I've been to this restaurant in the past it was better than what I received through Uber eats. The french fries were cold there were less than a quarter full in the container.

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Wayne Gomes (Silverfox)

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Max Kamali

Google

Martin's restaurant not only has ample parking but also offers great food. I usually don't eat fish, but I was invited there for my birthday. My buddy ordered for me, and I really enjoyed it.

Nara T.M

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Filipe Drumond

Google

Overall a nice place. Large portions and friendly service. Authentic Portuguese food. The bread was not fresh today, but I’m sure it would be good when fresh. Wishing them all the best.

Dre

Google

Went here for Father’s Day and really enjoyed our meal! Atmosphere and service were good and very attentive. Food was fresh, good portions and tasted delicious.

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Gabriel S.

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Got some seafood rice. It tasted OK. The seafood quality was OK & there was quite a lot of seafood inside

Jim F.

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Fantastic, food and service, and I highly recommend it! 5/5! The grilled octopus was fantastic.

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Mary B.

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Always accommodating! No matter how busy! Food is fantastic with amazing staff ! our go to place for comfort food and ambience away from home.

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Joel L.

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The food here is just great. Good vibes/great food. Took my girlfriend's parents. We all had great fish. I will be back very soon!!!

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Mary M.

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Six of us went for a birthday celebration. Great food and service. Not one miss amongst appetizers, mains and desserts. Will certainly return.

Hector A.

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Highly recommended- excellent food and service the right place to enjoy a good meal, good wine at an affordable cost!

yiqing l.

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The food was great, especially the lamb chops. Love the desserts there. Staffs are also very friendly.

Robert I.

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Went once pre covid can't wait to return. Food was excellent and it was very lively Hoping to go back soon.

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Alaska D.

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Excellent food and prices are reasonable. Gem of a restaurant, very much enjoyed my cowboy steak today. Even the oysters were excellent. Good service i will be back.

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Maarz A.

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- The food was just okay. I'd never ever go there again. - service was average - atmosphere was very loud - prices, I could've got better food for more reasonable prices elsewhere.

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It was a Interesting experience having Portuguese meal. Welcoming with special bread and olives ;) recommend, particularly to seafood lovers.

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Mitchell M.

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Rude manager. Ordered hot water and got charged. Wouldn't even come to table to explain. Won't eat here again.

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Izel A.

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If you have 1 hour to wait for a soup and grilled chicken, you should choose this place. If you are so busy for Father's Day group don't open service for walk-in customers then.

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Ricardo P.

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Excelent steaks, for a reasonable price. Picanha was amazing, for those Venezuelans out there looking for an "almuerzo adeco", this is the place to go!

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Steven D.

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Great food and service. Definitely the best piri piri chicken in the city. For those wanting to dine in I would suggest making reservations ahead of time. Otherwise the takeout is great!

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