Opening hours
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Local time in South Amboy: 7:39 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (732) 727-7070 to confirm.
Location & directions
6039 NJ-35South Amboy, NJ 08879
About Costa Verde
Costa Verde is a Portuguese restaurant located at 6039 NJ-35 in South Amboy, New Jersey. Our South Amboy guide covers 15 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Prices are moderate ($15–30 per person).
Costa Verde is open daily, 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM.
Costa Verde's menu features 50 dishes and drinks across 10 sections, including All Day - Desserts, All Day - Steak, All Day - Chicken, All Day - Appetizers, and All Day - Seafood. Listed prices range from $5.95 to $65.95, with a typical item around $27.95. Menu highlights include Chocolate Brownie A La Mode, Portuguese Steak, and Chicken In Rice.
Available service options are no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, quiet, and romantic, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is family friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: cheques, credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (732) 727-7070 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Portuguese Restaurant · Spanish
- Address
- 6039 NJ-35, South Amboy, NJ 08879
- Phone
- (732) 727-7070
- Price range
- $$ per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
- Menu
- 50 items · $5.95–$65.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Portuguese restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Costa Verde’s weekday schedule with 11 other Portuguese restaurants in New Jersey. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 12:00 AM, later than 82% of them (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 87.5 hours a week, 16 hours more than the local median of 72. 100% of Portuguese restaurants in New Jersey open on Sundays, and Costa Verde is one of them.
Compared with 11 other Portuguese restaurants in New Jersey that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Portuguese restaurants in New Jersey
Based on 12 menus with 779 priced items from Portuguese restaurants in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $17.25, and half of all items are priced between $8.95 and $27.95.
At Costa Verde the median listed price is $27.95, higher than the typical $17.25 for Portuguese restaurants in New Jersey.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Tiramisu | 50% | $6.97 |
| Tartufo | 42% | $8.60 |
| Chicken Fingers | 42% | $12.65 |
| Rice Pudding | 33% | $5.47 |
| Flan | 33% | $5.97 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 33% | $11.47 |
| French Fries | 33% | $7.20 |
| Bitoque | 33% | $25.30 |
Calculated from 12 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Locals
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Cheques
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Costa Verde there are 3 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 9 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (2), Italian (2), Pizza (2), and Bakeries & Desserts (2).
Costa Verde is the only Portuguese restaurant within a mile (1 within three miles). The next closest is Fernandes Steakhouse 3, 2.2 mi away.
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ItalianClassique Restaurant0.5 mi
- PizzaNunzio's Kitchen0.5 mi
- ChineseHung Ling Chinese Food0.5 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.6 mi
- Bars & PubsThe Munckee Bar And Grill0.7 mi
What to expect at a Portuguese restaurant
This group covers French bistros, German beer halls, Spanish tapas bars, Irish and British pubs serving food, and Eastern European kitchens from Poland, Ukraine, Russia and the Balkans. Many are family-run restaurants that keep alive the cooking of a particular immigrant community.
What to order
- Pierogi – Polish dumplings, boiled or fried
- Schnitzel or bratwurst – German classics
- Steak frites or onion soup – French bistro staples
- Tapas – a mix of small plates for sharing
Good to know
- Bistros and tapas bars are often busiest late in the evening.
- Ask about imported beers and wines matched to the food.
- Seasonal events such as Oktoberfest bring special menus.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Costa Verde's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM.
Is Costa Verde open on Sunday?
Yes, Costa Verde is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM.
Where is Costa Verde located?
Costa Verde is located at 6039 NJ-35, South Amboy, NJ 08879.
What is the phone number of Costa Verde?
You can call Costa Verde at (732) 727-7070.
Does Costa Verde offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Costa Verde offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: no-contact delivery, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Costa Verde?
The typical price range at Costa Verde is $$ per person. Menu prices range from $5.95 to $65.95.
Does Costa Verde take reservations?
Yes, Costa Verde accepts reservations.
Is Costa Verde wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Costa Verde open late?
Yes – Costa Verde is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Costa Verde?
There are 9 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Costa Verde. Nearby options include Classique Restaurant (0.5 mi), Nunzio's Kitchen (0.5 mi), and Hung Ling Chinese Food (0.5 mi).
Are there other Portuguese restaurants near Costa Verde?
None within a mile. The closest is Fernandes Steakhouse 3, 2.2 mi away.
How much do Portuguese restaurants in New Jersey cost?
Based on 12 menus with 779 priced items from Portuguese restaurants in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $17.25, and half of all items are priced between $8.95 and $27.95.
