Old Lisbon Restaurants - Aventura

Since months as an Aventura residence we were interested to try the Old Lisbon Restaurant and we did. The athmosphere is nice , modern and elegant. The server a nice young guy that he was very professional. The food not as we were expecting. The Mussels , the Octopus, the Bacalao submerged in the olive oil. Actually only after 24 hrs We could digest the food. Wrong food choice ??? I am not sure as a hotel owners we couldn't give a good 5* review. Maybe we will not return . Price over the regular actually overpriced

We visited this past weekend as a group of six and had an exceptional experience. The atmosphere was vibrant, the service—especially from Fatima—was outstanding, and the food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The wine selection and stylish decor added to the overall charm. We all agreed it was a true five-star experience. On top of that, the prices were very reasonable. I’ll definitely be coming back—this has quickly become my favorite restaurant in the Aventura area. Thank you, and keep up the excellent work!

The authentic Portuguese cuisine was delicious and our server Leandro was a pleasure and very professional. They even came out with a birthday candle on our dessert for my girlfriend after I left a note during reservations; Nice touch. Atmosphere is upscale but comfortable with some nice Portuguese touches throughout. The dessert was Bomb! We ordered the Bolo de Bolacha; highly recommend. I ordered shrimp as an appetizer and the sauce was soooo tasty with a little kick! The grilled octopus was also very good. The Old Lisbon steak was very thick and filling. Great food and flavors. Overall, great experience. Will comeback here for sure!

I recently dined at Old Lisbon and had a lovely experience. The Sardines and Salada de Tomate were excellent choices, both recommended by our server. They truly showcased traditional flavors that are hard to find elsewhere. We also had the Bife de Churrasco and the Bife à Old Lisbon, which were a bit on the dry side, but still enjoyable overall. However, the real highlight for me was the dessert—Pastéis de Nata. These creamy custard tarts were absolutely delightful and the perfect way to end our meal.

Rafa was our server and he was very knowledgeable and attentive. We had the lunch special which includes a soup or salad with your mains. The salad was fresh and soup was caldo do verde very good. For the mains we had Bacalhau Bico which came with chickpeas tomato and sausage and had a great complexity of flavor almost like a lobster dish. For the other main we had Carne Porco which was pork and potatoes in an amazing sauce with pickckled carrots. This paired perfectly with the Principal Calcario 2012 red blender ordered from Bairrada. A fruit forward but nicely aged blend of indigenous Touriga Nacional with international variatals, Cabernet and Merlot. For dessert we got the Pasteis de Nata which is a custard tart they make in house daily, absolutely delicious!

I’ve been coming to Old Lisbon since 2013, and this place never disappoints! The food is absolutely amazing every single time, full of authentic flavors that make you feel like you’re in Portugal. Today, I was lucky to be served by Veronica, and I have to say she is truly outstanding! Her kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail made our experience even more special. She took the time to explain the dishes, give great recommendations, and made us feel so welcome throughout the entire meal. Veronica is the kind of person who goes above and beyond for guests, and honestly, she deserves a higher position for the incredible service she provides. If you’re looking for delicious Portuguese cuisine paired with exceptional service, Old Lisbon is the place to go. I’ll definitely keep coming back for many more years to come!

I had a really great experience at Old Lisbon in Aventura! The service was exceptional from start to finish. Augustin and Fatima, our servers, were incredibly attentive, kind, and made sure everything was perfect. Ada, the host, was so welcoming and set the tone for a great evening. The food was amazing, and the team truly made the whole experience special. Thank you all for the wonderful hospitality. I’ll definitely be back!

The absolute best dining experience in south florida! The traditional Portuguese dishes are delicious and the wine list is fantastic. Must try if you are in the area.

generous portion of parlla lovely codfish fritters and ethereal meringue dessert "Molotoff@ that wowed us

Being of portuguese descent i have to be extremely critical of the cuisine. First impression is the ambience would recieve 5 stars. The restaurant is very quaint and the real olive tree trunk in the center of the restaurant gives it a special touch. We ordrred the flaming portuguese sausage which had a great presentation arriving in full flame on a terra cotta pig dish. This was indeed very authentic . The problem with the rest of the dishes is tgey were served luke warm and for me that gave them a minus of one star. Overall food was good and service pleasant. Next time be sure to serve the food promptly to get 5 stars.

We had one of our best restaurant experiences ever at Old Lisbon in Aventura! No expectations really, as we were not familiar with Portuguese cuisine. The wonderful lady who took our call arranged to reserve two seats at the bar since they were full for reservations. They make you feel like family from the start. Our bartender Sam made the whole night an experience and gave spot-on recommendations. He suggested an excellent Portuguese red wine. We started with the grilled octopus appetizer (out of this world!) and moved on to the fish special and paella. Sam educated us on the various types of port and we tried regular port and white port. For dessert Pasteis de Nata (custard tarts) were the perfect finish. I like the reviewer who said there's something different about this place. Family owned and operated and they treat you like one of their own. Highly recommend!!

We had an incredible dinner here. The restaurant is beautiful and the service was phenomenal. We did family style and i am so glad we did because we tried a little bit of everything, and everything was delicious! For apps, we had the shrimp in garlic sauce and clams. I don't normally like clams, but these were fantastic. For entree we had the peppercorn steak with cognac sauce i believe, octopus, lamb shank and a seafood mix. My favorite was the steak because the sauce was so good!

Stopped by on a Saturday evening around 7pm. Hostess advised fully booked with reservation but outside seating & bar was available. We sat outside on a breezy night. We ordered : Bolinhos de Bacalhau - it was moist & croquettes were steaming hot , black eyed peas were nicely seasoned Arroz de Bacalhau - way too salty , cod was nice chunk portion though Bife de Churrasco - skirt steak arrived little cold, fries were super hot & crunchy ** the waitress was very friendly & professional, she warmed up the skirt steak We also ordered a bottle of red wine from Douro Valley region The food was decent, maybe give it another visit & try other items in the menu ... -

An absolute gem of a restaurant. Everything from the decor to the food and the background music is top notch. Outstanding and I'm honestly surprised it doesn't have more reviews but I think it's due to an older clientele that is mostly there. A great date night spot- can't recommend this enough. Get the tartufo- you won't regret it.

There is something special about this restaurant. From the moment you walk through the door, the ambiance is unmatched including a spectacular tree in the middle of the restaurant. The service was exceptional and don't get me started on how delicious the sea bass was. I got to have a chat with the owner and it was obvious how much he cared about his employees and providing the ultimate Portuguese experience. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. 10/10 will be making this a regular visit going forward as it just became my new favorite restaurant in the Miami area. Thanks Old Lisbon!

One of those place located in Miami the you should visit.. I dine at this restaurant when they were at Collins Ave years back.. but on this new location on Aventura it's by far way better!!!! I give this place and food 5 star

Great atmosphere friendly helpful service staff Well prepared seafood dishes A wonderful dining experience The house white wine was well priced and unusual good taste seafood stew served in a pot enough for two again very good

Absolutely fantastic experience here! I highly recommend it. From the host to the bartender (thanks, Sam!) to the waitstaff to the food, all incredible. They made room for us on a busy Saturday night and we couldn't be more pleased. Started with the sardines, followed by steak and seafood stew, and finished with some magical creamy Portuguese delight. This restaurant made me wish I didn't live so far from Florida (or Portugal). Worth a visit (or ten)!!

Awesome atmosphere. Excellent food cooked by chief João and outstanding service delivered by Maria de Fatima. It was worth the long way to this location be opened. It is a pleasure to drive from Boca Raton to Aventura in order to eat the Best Portuguese food.

Exceptional Portuguese food coming from a Portuguese person. Services is great and beautiful atmosphere.

My family is Portuguese so we're picky when it comes to Portuguese restaurants. A lot of them disappoint. However, Old Lisbon in Aventura was exceptional!Friendly service, beautiful restaurant and great food. Had the bolinhos de bacalhau (cod fish cakes) and croquetes de alheira as appetizers. Both were outstanding. For entrees, the family had the house steak and churrasco. Both were very well seasoned. Also had the polvo lagareiro (octupus) and it was delicious. Topped off with great dessert and espresso. Fabulous experience.

Impecable as usual. What else to say. The place has now a very fine decor although a bit hidden but the food. Magic

Wonderful atmosphere, great food and terrific service. My only complaint is the when I ordered a glass of wine it was 1/8 of a glass-too little. I expect at a glass of wine to be at least 1/2 to 3/4 full, giving guests value. I would definitely go back but would order beer.

We were in Miami for 3 nights and really wanted to try Old Lisbon. On our final day, we finally made it and it was only the 2nd night open in their Aventura location which was much closer to where we were staying in Ft. Lauderdale. Fatima and the rest of the staff were amazing! They helped us with the wine and food selections. Had great conversations and found out the tree trunk in the middle of the restaurant was flown in from Portugal! Amazing details to the decor. We will def be back next time we're in town. Also, I loved the bread! Fresh and hot.

Absolutely spectacular... ambiance is unparalleled, the food is delicious. I had as many appetizers as I could and couldn't pick a favorite they were al delicious. Would absolutely recommend this restaurant for anyone. It's the perfect place to celebrate with friends or take a nice date to dinner. ALSO if you go you absolutely MUST try the desserts in all of Florida hands DOWN.

Newly opened restaurant in this part of town. Lovely ambience with its blues and loft ceilings. Great service and food. The Portuguese paelha was full of fresh seafood and came out steaming hot. Tried the pudim Portugues but was not prepared for dense flan reminiscent of a light bread pudding. Too much for one but more appropriately shared.

This was the first time eating at Old Lisbon at their new Aventura location. I have to say that everything was perfect. The food was great and the service was amazing. Our server Leandro provided amazing service and the other 2 servers working stopped by our table to check on us as well. I will definitely returning

This restaurant was amazing. Delicious food and great service. The portions were big enough for two and easily splittable. Nice wine list and reasonable prices. The ambience is really nice and the whole experience was a delight. I would definitely go back.

Excellent simple but tasty food, outstanding service and such beautiful decor and chill ambience.