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Cubata

16b Arthur Street | Sydenham, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Cuisines: Portuguese
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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21 reviews 21 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

We took some visitors from England to Cubtata and they loved it so much we had to go back a few days later. Get there early on a Saturday otherwise you might be disappointed and have to wait for a table. The ribs and chips never disappoint. Well worth a visit.

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

This place is a must!!!! we was taken here by my partners sister, brother and their friends, and it wasn't a mistake, the food in this place is simply amazing and the chef/manager was friendly, funny and so welcoming it was like saying goodbye to a great new friend when it came to paying the bill. it's a simple yet... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

Besides seeing my family of course, going to Cubata is probably one of the biggest things I look forward to when I visit South Africa. Everything about this place is awesome. The food is hands down, AMAZING! Best ribs I have EVER eaten, the shrimp, best I have ever had, and the chicken....well, probably the best Portugese chicken i've ever... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

You wouldn't just drive by or maybe even notice Cubata as a tourist, many of the locals don't know of this hidden gem, they only find out by word of mouth. Cubata is near to the new stadium in PE, an area you maybe wouldn't visit as a tourist but your car is kept safe by the usual car guard.... More

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Jeffrey's Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

We have been many times to Portugal and now, being around, I can say that this restaurant gives the real Portuguese atmosphere! Chicken Piripiri was fabulous as well as the prawns. As they do not sell alcool, do not forget to bring with you what you like! We will be back, for sure more than once!

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See 6 more reviews by Didier D for Port Elizabeth
Lagos, Nigeria
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10 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

Apparently I was grumpy so my wife decided we needed to go out on a "date"....her call , her choice! Well , what a surprise! "wrong" side of town , no reservations , join others at a big table , no menu , BYO, choose a glass and wait....look at the decor of poorly hung flags , hideous artwork, faded... More

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Edgmond, null, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2013

Great food, especially if you have big appetite. The building is very basic but the atmosphere more than makes up for it. You have to take your own drinks with you. Great night out!!!

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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

This is a very unusual restaurant. You take your own drinks and you share your long bench tables with other people. It is a lot of fun and you get to enjoy platters of prawns, ribs and chicken pieces that you will not find anywhere else. The quality of the food is exceptional. Prepare for a long evening!

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See 5 more reviews by Lisa L for Port Elizabeth
Moscow, Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2013

Be sure to visit. Shrimp, ribs and chicken - it really is all you need for a delicious meal + atmosphere. Table book or necessarily will have to queue.

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Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2013

We go to this restuarant at least twice a week, and have been going for the last four years. The food is exceptional, and even after spending a month in mozambique, after crossing the border, we telephoned and made a booking

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