Madeira Sports Cafe - Mineola

Great Place to enjoy a Drink ?, Food a Good Conversation ?

I recently dined at Madeira Sports Café with a friend on a quiet Tuesday night. The dual ambiance of a bar and dining area created a welcoming atmosphere. Our meal started with delicious beef pastries as an appetizer. For the main course, my friend enjoyed the pasta a la vodka, while I opted for the grilled shrimp with rice and vegetables. We paired our meals with a glass of Portuguese red and white wine.The attentive service by Mauricio, our waiter, truly stood out. When I praised the white wine without knowing its name, Mauricio went the extra mile, bringing an empty bottle for us to photograph. He also thoughtfully changed the TV channel from loud soccer to horse riding, enhancing our dining experience. Mauricio’s timely and polite check-ins added to the overall positive impression.The food itself was exceptional, and we chose to forgo dessert. With Mauricio’s attentive service and the delectable dishes, I confidently give Madeira Sports Café a perfect 5 out of 5 rating. We’re already looking forward to another delightful dinner at this establishment and highly recommend it to others.

You enter the side door, and walk directly in to the bar. We got a nice breath of cigarette smoke upon entering, so that wasn't so great. The bar was pretty busy, looked nice, but the restaurant was odd. It had a couple of TVs for sports watching parties, and felt like a small banquet hall where you would host a reception. The food was ok, had better. We ordered the Bife a Casa (beef) and the mariscada (seafood) dishes. It came with bread, and veggies. The prices were a little high for the flavor and size. The drink weren't anything special, but we went there because we were told the food and drinks were really good. But, I will probably avoid it in the future.

Just another local bar they like the regulars for my experience this is just for adults only. Most of the items on the menu are not available.

Brought here for a staff lunch. Definitely was surprised based on walking into a bar. Had one of the specials, fish with tomato rice, and it was delicious. First time having Portuguese food and it was fantastic. Wine was great as well, and finished with espresso.