Baleia

“A genuinely excellent meal from start to finish. The service set the tone, attentive and warm without hovering, and it carried through the whole evening. Every dish arrived beautifully plated and thoughtfully composed, with a Portuguese-leaning menu that lets quality ingredients do the work. The braised white beans with charred fennel and herb broth were a standout, and the seared fish over green herb sauce with crisp hash browns was clean and precise. The setting and atmosphere round it out, intimate and well-judged, with an open kitchen that adds energy without the noise. One note for plant-based diners: there aren't really vegan options, so this is a place for when you eat fish. If you do, it's hard to fault. Five stars.”

“A party of five with a reservation on a slow Tuesday. Reservations recommended. The interior is lovely and suitable for leisurely dining. Full bar and wine list available. We had a number of plates and shared them amongst us. Standouts were the mozambique shrimp, octopus and chicken and fries. Presentation was delightful and service was excellent. We also shared several desserts, and they were a sweet surprise.... especially the flan which was unique. Portions are modest and prices are acceptable, but not inexpensive. We look forward to another visit.”

“High marks! All the dishes were flavorful but our favorite was the Shimp Mozambique (recommend ordering the grilled sourdough bread to soak up the amazing broth). The pasteis the nata was the right amount of sweetness without overpowering. Aaron and the rest do the staff provided excellent service and attention. Can’t wait to return to try the rest of the menu!”

“Shrimp Mozambique was our favorite! We could not let them take the remaining chili lemon broth (because SO good) so we soaked that up with some extra bread. 10/10 recommend! Other favorites were the grilled cabbage with white beans and breadcrumbs. Curried eggplant with spiced cashew, thai basil. And the duck rice. Raphael was our server at the bar and he was fantastic.”

“Reviewing primarily on value Went here the night before valentines and did the tasting menu- for 70 a head it was a good amount of food! Appetizers Sweet rolls: 10/10 - flaky, salty, sweet, decadent Scallops: 10/10 - delicate, refreshing, apple spheres were a lovely touch, tangy, all around the best thing we had Fish fritters: 5/10 - not particularly notable. A little flat and more dough flavor than fish. Didn’t do well without the sauce Cauliflower: 8/10 - crispy and soft at the same time, citrus kick, great sauce. A little too oily for a 10/10 Mains Cod: 9/10 - fish was slightly less delicate than I’d have preferred. Potatoes were perfect, pea based sauce was incredible. Chicken: 7/10 - was fine, but chicken and fries really felt like it took away from the upscale vibe of the meal. Fries were good, chicken was a little drier than preferred, but still cooked very well. Spice mix was fire Dessert Olive oil cake: 10/10 best olive oil cake I’ve had and unique Service: impeccable Vibes: impeccable Had we ordered slightly different this would be a clear 5 star. Next time I would avoid the chicken and fritters, and go for the seafood dishes. Generally a fantastic experience and would come back in a heartbeat to try more of the menu!”