Tucked into a quiet corner of Williston Park, Café Sport brings authentic Portuguese cooking and a cozy, community-driven atmosphere to Long Island’s North Shore. This family-owned gem feels like stepping into a European neighborhood café — where the meals are hearty, the welcome is warm, and the flavors come straight from tradition.

The interior is charming and unfussy — tile floors, rustic wood accents, and the comforting scent of garlic, grilled meats, and simmering stews. Whether you’re seated by the bar with a glass of wine or gathered around a table with family, the space feels approachable, intimate, and full of character.

The food at Café Sport is the real story. The menu focuses on Portuguese classics: garlic shrimp, codfish cakes, grilled octopus, and signature dishes like bacalhau à Brás and pork Alentejana with clams. Meats are cooked to perfection — whether it’s marinated steak on a sizzling platter or slow-roasted chicken with potatoes and rice. Seafood, as expected, plays a major role, always fresh and deeply flavorful.

Portions are generous, and everything is made with care. The side dishes — from sautéed vegetables to rice and beans — are as flavorful as the main courses and round out each plate with comfort and heart.

The bar offers Portuguese wines, beer, and classic cocktails, and the service is personal and warm. Many of the staff have been with the restaurant for years and greet returning guests like family. It’s the kind of place where locals stop in for a quick espresso and end up staying for a three-course dinner.

For authentic Portuguese cooking served in a welcoming, no-rush environment, Café Sport in Williston Park continues to be a quiet favorite — one that delivers real flavor, real hospitality, and real heart with every visit.