Portuguese restaurant brings picanha, cod fish cakes and other specialties to Freemansburg

Portugalia BBQ, a full-service restaurant serving authentic Portuguese cuisine, opened about two weeks ago at 324 Main St. in Freemansburg. (RYAN KNELLER / The Morning Call)

Cod fish cakes, picanha and other Portuguese specialties are now being served at a familiar Freemansburg building.

Portugalia BBQ, a full-service restaurant offering authentic Portuguese cuisine, opened about two weeks ago at 324 Main St.

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The brick and stone building previously housed other drinking and dining establishments, including the Eagle Hotel and Eagle Restaurant & Bar.

Portugalia owner and chef Arsenio Lipo along with his culinary team prepare a wide array of Portuguese dishes from scratch, including appetizers (starting at $7.50) such as Portuguese sausage, chicken pockets and shrimp in garlic sauce.

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Barbecued chicken and meats (churrasco) start at $9.99 and include popular selections such as beef ribs, pork steak and picanha (top sirloin cut).

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Customers also can order family portions and various combos, starting at $21.99, such as half chicken with pork meat, half chicken with shrimp and half chicken with picanha. Meals are served with rice and French fries or black beans.

The 45-seat, BYOB restaurant, with cream-colored walls, white tile flooring and ample natural light, also features homemade cakes and other desserts.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays. Takeout and outdoor dining are available. Info: 484-935-3614; portugaliabbq@gmail.com.

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