Much better than I was expecting Reading these reviews after the fact was a bit confusing - methinks doth protest too much.
Although I had opportunities over the years to visit this place, I never did so until recently, when a board I work with went out to lunch. While I can see some of the problems people note in retrospect (namely, somewhat smaller portion sizes than other Portuguese restaurants), the quality was great and the service was prompt.
We all shared a platter of calamari, a couple platters of chicken and rice. Top that all off with custard tarts and Spanish coffee along with quick service, and you can see how I could be easily swayed by the place.
Definitely worth a visit, and one place I'll going back to soon.