Costa Verde

South Amboy, NJ · Portuguese restaurant

Rating
4.0/5
★★★★☆ 4.0
Reviews
20
Rank in South Amboy
#25
of 44 restaurants
City Percentile
37%
rating percentile
Address
Costa Verde, 6039 NJ-35, South Amboy, NJ 08879
Phone
(732) 727-7070
Website
costaverde.us
Status
Closes soon · 12 AM · Opens 11:30 AM Sat

Costa Verde is a restaurant located in South Amboy, NJ. It is one of 44 restaurants listed in South Amboy. Its 4.0-star rating is slightly below the South Amboy city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Costa Verde

Family owned and operated for over 30 years! Serving Portuguese, Spanish and American food.

Hours

Friday11 AM–

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Ahri A · May 2025

Costa Verde was an unforgettable experience—partly because the sangria had me feeling tipsy in the best way. It was strong, delicious, and kept flowing all night. The grilled pork chops were juicy and flavorful, and the seafood was incredibly fresh. The rice complemented everything perfectly. Between the great food, strong drinks, and cozy atmosphere, it made for an amazing family dinner. Safe to say I left full, happy, and just a little drunk. Can’t wait to come back!

★★★★☆ 4.0 yuchen wang · Nov 2025

My husband really like the chicken and rice, but the temperature of my ox tail is mother, is just warm. And there’s a lot of flies.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Raymond Wu · Jan 2026

First time post COVID. Used to go for special occasions a lot before. The parking lot was fixed up and I believe new / extra lights in the dining room made it more cheery and bright. We were there around 5 so definitely before dinner crowd tho the bar was full. Great diverse menu for meat and seafood lovers. We had ordered the fried mixed seafood, the shrimps n scallops special, fried shrimps with rice platter, and mixed seafood in green sauce. All of the dishes came out piping hot and delicious. Everyone had leftovers except me🤤. We will definitely try to come by more often knowing things haven't changed since COVID especially if we're back in the general vicinity.

★★★★★ 5.0 Tyler Smith · Nov 2025

Costa Verde is a fantastic spot for a relaxed and delicious meal. The food is always fresh, full of flavor, and generously portioned. The staff are welcoming and attentive, making the experience feel warm and inviting. The atmosphere is comfortable and unhurried, perfect for catching up with friends or enjoying a night out. Highly recommend this place . I’ll definitely be returning!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 David Navarrete · Aug 2024

We went here for lunch because it was recommended to us. Portions were insane. You get a lot of food for actually pretty low prices. But you get what you pay for, meaning the quality of the food isn’t the greatest. I could tell by the taste and the smell. The place is nice, the staff is attentive and polite. The food is just ok. I didn’t hate it, but I also didn’t love it. Nothing spectacular except the portions.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Portuguese restaurantRestaurant

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