Fernandes Matawan

Such a great experience! We stopped in for an impromptu anniversary lunch and were pleasantly surprised by how delicious the food was and how lively it was for a weekday lunch. We hadn’t been back since the previous ownership and were very impressed. Highly recommend popping in — we’ll definitely return!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fernandez of Matawan is hands down our favorite spot! We’ve celebrated my son’s birthday here two years in a row and come often for casual dinners — the food is always fresh, flavorful, and consistently amazing. The staff is beyond attentive and truly makes you feel at home. Every visit feels special — we absolutely love it here!

Attended a Baby shower at Fernandes and was definitely treated to a fantastic meal from start to finish. The bread and butter sitting at the table as we sat down to eat were Portuguese rolls that I personally love. The waiters were attentive and quick to bring food and drinks. Our water glasses remained full throughout the meal. The Calde verde soup was so creamy and perfectly seasoned. The seafood appetizer course was over the top good. There were garlicky shrimp, calamari fried to perfection, mussels in a brightly spiced red sauce and a duo of cubed meats tossed in a very addictive sauce. My main course of steak was cooked exactly as I asked with sides of veggies and roasted soft pillows of potatoes. And of course the drinks were not to be out done by the food as the red wine sangria wa

Beautiful business lunch at the most perfect spot. The wait staff was exceptional as was the lunch menu selections. Our out of town guest was highly impressed and satisfied!

We had a fantastic dining experience here! The food was outstanding with generous portions, and the service was warm and welcoming. The waitstaff were genuinely friendly, and we even got to chat with Carlos, the chef, who is from Porto and has been cooking since a young age. His passion for authentic Portuguese cuisine shines through—dining here felt just like being back in Lisbon and Porto. We loved every dish, from the flavorful paella and stuffed brown crab to the perfectly grilled bronzino, tender octopus, and hearty beef tripe. Although we were quite full after the main courses, we couldn’t resist trying two desserts: the flan and mango coconut mousse. Both were absolutely delicious! We’re so glad to have found this gem near home here in NJ. Highly recommend!