My wife and I did not have a reservation but were able to get seated inside (small inside area but…read moreit was chill). We split 3 dishes and definitely couldn't do a 4th as the portions were perfect to share. Dishes we ordered were the octopus with Migas, the wild crispy shrimps and the Ze Povinho which is black pork cheeks slow cooked in red wine. The octopus was incredibly tender and served over potatoes that had a lot of flavor. The shrimps were 4 large (prawns not sure why they were called shrimo?) were fried but nice and juicy. The puree of the avocado and mango with the prawns was a winning combo! We were both pretty full but ate every bit of the pork beef cheeks which was served with au gratin potato that had a hint of dill in it which I was surprised I like as I'm not a huge dill fan.. Once we got to this spot and this are in general we knew it was the place to be at. Monday evening and packed!

Cute, busy restaurant in Cascais which played nice music. Ordered the tortellini bolognese with…read moreburrata cheese. I would say a 4/5 for me. I feel like it was missing a bit of flavor but still a great meal. Also ordered croquettes (ham and cheese/ blue cheese). I recommend the ham and cheese more. It was creamy and flavorful. My cousin ordered the octupus with migas (I did not try) and we also got clandestina bruschetta which I saw from reading one of the reviews here. The clandestina was tasty as well and would give it a 4/5. Service was quick and efficient!

Great spot for some fresh seafood! Tried the squid which were indescribably good. Succulent, well…read moremarinated yet light, simple, and just so fresh. We also got the grilled sardines. They were as expected. Generally, seafood isn't cleaned by default (fish bile is not removed, shrimp is not deveined, etc.) so I had to do some cleaning but they were fresh and good too. Very salty, but you can avoid the skin to avoid the salt. Both mains came with a side. Choices were salad, boiled potatoes, or fries. Tried the salad and fries and got some rice as an additional side. Not too pricey either.

I never got to finish this review from our Portugal trip this past Spring…read more We visited the town of Cascais while in Lisbon. Cascais was highly recommended by the hotel concierge and an expat we met while in line at Pasteis de Belem. We decided to search for restaurants that are off the beaten path and luckily came across Melody. It was cozy and had a small outdoor dining area. The menu was pretty expansive and the portions were generous for the price. Since we've had lots of seafood during our trip so far, I asked our friendly and wonderful server for his recommendations on their beef menu. I opted for Bitoque à Melody. This was a generous portion of steak in mushroom cream sauce which was outstanding. My husband ordered Salmão Grelhado, a grilled salmon filet and baby potatoes served with garlic and garlic pepper in a light olive oil sauce. For dessert, server recommended 2 that are popular, but it didn't stand out as much as the savory items.

Service was wonderful , we sat upstairs and nice ambiance…read more Food was delicious , nice portion and good selection

Dishes were delicious, especially eggplant lasagna! And All pizza's looked amazing If you want…read moreItalian, go here

Vacation Time - we definitely loved being in Portugal because there is so much seafood to enjoy !…read moreThis was one of our last places on this trip. Hubby and I ordered the Sea Bream and it was fresh as ever! So good ! Lovely service and warm weather had us sitting outside and enjoying the Euro Summer vacay !! Loved every moment of our time here !

What a cute and delicious restaurant for lunch in Cascais! It was busy but the food came out fairly…read morequickly. We ordered the combo for 2 and it was plenty of food! A whole seabass, mussels, potatoes and a salad. Yum yum!

Excellent and very good food. Cascais hidden gem that I will recommend for a nice dinner night.read more

N nice snack along with a cappuccino. We enjoyed it and will definitely return. Kind and efficient.read more

Hifen is so special. I had the absolute pleasure of having dinner here while visiting Cascais, and…read moreit was a highlight. I was dining solo, and while that's never ideal for tapas (I can only order so many dishes for just me!) it's still very friendly for solo diners and I had two dishes (summer octopus and goat cheese salad, both to die for) and dessert (also a must here!). I really came for the cocktails, and those exceeded my expectations. So much so that I couldn't help but order three! If you're in Cascais even for one night, make a reservation here. If they don't have your ideal time online, give them a call. I was initially only able to book a 9:30 pm reservation and when I called, they were willing to change this to whatever time I wanted.

Cute spot along the main road with a very friendly staff, extensive menu, and delightful drinks. If…read moreyou like spicy drinks, I highly recommend the flaming reposado. I definitely want to come back and try more things on the menu. The polvo de verão was definitely tasty as was the bite of this banana tartlet I stole from my mom's plate.

Outstanding service. Delicious food. Pass by the touristy square and head up the hill to this great…read morefamily-owned restaurant. Eat upstairs on the patio. Ask if the sardines are in season (late May to June). Order the shrimp or the octopus. The white sangria is delicious, and the fruit juices are fresh made to order. The owner is humble, kind, and interested without being intrusive. Fantastic.

Very nice restaurant! From the outside it does not look like a decent one, but with the first floor…read moreand the very good food it is definitely worth a visit! We had the salmon and the tuna and it was really, really good. Paired with a pint of beer for 2,50 EUR, there's nothing you can do wrong :)

Great food, crispy seasoned fries with a flavorful Aioli sauce for dipping…read more I was happy to eat an American style smash burger!

Great food Great location…read more Service was solid Sitting under the lights...so pleasant Burger was fantastic Fries very tasty

Stopped here while visiting friends. Very small quaint place…read morewith good food. My husband and I shared the octopus and cod lagerio dish. Was very good the olive oil made this dish stand out. Service was good and attentive

My wife and I were in Portugal and we took a day trip to Cascais and we kinf of just walked around…read more We did see this place on Yelp and I was jonesing for a whole fish. I decided to get some olives with my beer. I ate half of them before my big beer came! I ordered a whole sea Bream and a couple baskets of bread. The whole fish was spectacular and the veggies were done to perfection! We actually met a couple of women next to us and we say them the next day 40 miles away in the Lisbon Hills! Reasonable price and fantastic service.

This is in the tourist area of Cascais, but it was recommended to me by the hotel. It is located…read moreright behind the police station. They are closed on Wednesday. This is the only restaurant in Portugal that asked for a tip. Afterwards I realized they ripped me off because VAT was included in my meal price. Don't fall for the tip is not included, it might be because I am American. My server was on the grumpy side and never once smiled, but I think that is his personality, he smiled for no one. Food: I ordered the pasta with chile, calamari, and shrimp. It was a unique pasta with garlic and tiny amounts of ginger, that played very well and there was like 2 chile rings and then calamari and shrimp. The pasta was cooked perfectly and right amount of sauce that just played well together. The calamari was cooked to perfection as was the shrimp but a few were not cleaned properly but everything tasted good. The chile did have a tiny bite so somebody might think this is spicy but was not for me, finally something with flavor. I did not eat all the pasta because then I ordered the octopus. The octopus was not cleaned properly but the texture was spot on and the taste was great, I added some of my own hot sauce on the side to give it some kick. Odd to have a boiled egg with the octopus, good taste but the green ring indicates the egg was overcooked. Everything was temperature hot and served fairly quickly. WiFi available. I should have just ordered the pasta because that was fantastic! The octopus was okay but took some work to clean. The pasta gives this place a 5. Service and tip with VAT already included would drop to 2. The octopus is 3 stars. But the pasta was the best meal thus far in Portugal.

Very nice restaurant recommended by our tour guide so I feel it may be a bit touristy. The food is…read moregood but a little pricy. Service was good but it was the only restaurant I was asked if I want to leave an additional tip, hence place for tourist. There's no need to leave a tip in Europe. Tip is already built into the price. Food was good and service was good as well.