The Port of Peri Peri

This is one of those places where the score is way too low for the actual amazing taste and quality of the food they serve!!! I’ve had the lemon & herb, medium, hot, and extra hot chicken here and they were all great! The cassava fries are also amazing especially dipped in their white garlic sauce! And the corn on the cob is also great. This place is definitely more delicious than Nando’s. Came here two days in a row and both times were excellent!

Very unprofessional and disappointing experience. We tried calling several times ahead of our visit to make a reservation, but no one answered. Despite that, we made the drive from San Diego, trusting the listed hours. When we arrived, there was still over an hour left before closing. Yet we were told they would not serve us. No clear explanation, no apology — just a blunt refusal. What made it worse was the attitude of the attendant. The interaction felt dismissive and rude, with no effort to accommodate or even show basic courtesy. After driving that far, this was incredibly frustrating. If business hours are flexible at their convenience and guests are turned away without consideration, it’s not a place we can recommend.

Had the spicy peri peri chicken which was definitely sweaty spicy esp if you add more of the red sauce. The white garlic sauce is great too. Nice yellow rice that comes with it. Generous size for about $18.

Restaurant is very clean and the staff is very nice. We tried the beef ribs, brisket plate, chicken quarters, corn and fries. All of them were really good, if you like spicy food definitely pick the “hot” option. I think it’s the perfect level of heat for spicy lovers. The ribs were big for beef ribs which was great and the brisket special was huge. Easily shareable with someone. And the chicken was very well cooked, bone sliding out tender. Definitely a great place to recommend, especially if your halal only and want to try something different.

Came here with a friend and it was super empty so we could choose to sit anywhere! Good: - I really like the sauces here, especially over the special rice here - I like the corn cheese here a ton; it goes well with the rice, too - Prices are good here! Very affordable and good portions - Tons of seating, and variety on the menu Bad: - Very very casual, not very attentive staff; self-seating Overall this place was good for a quick catchup with a friend! It's super easy to get to location wise, and there's more on the menu I'd want to try next.