We enjoyed our time at Bar do Bano, getting simple sandwiches and drinks right on the beach was…read moreideal. We had the sand patio to ourselves most the day which was a wonderful place to have our belongings and be able to order more if we wanted. This isn't anything fancy, but a great little place to grab a snack and drink!

The service was fast and lovely ! Everyone was very kind! It's a great place to just grab some…read morequick easy food and drinks ! Not to mention they have some cute beach chairs with umbrellas that are great to lounge on all day!

Great place for local food. The ambiance is superb and the food quality to match. The service is…read morenice and kind but don't expect the conventional american service because they are not all over you or asking about what they can do for you every five minutes. The house wine is OK but not great - dirt cheap. If you are in this neighborhood, this is the place to dine. One grilled fish plate was good for two when you add a salad or an appetizer. Add wine and a soda and 22 Euros will do. I guess that this makes it a $$ place

This is a small family run restaurante specialising in fresh grilled Atlantic caught fish. Location…read morein not great, but the fish is superb.

What a beautiful meal, on so many levels. They start things off generously with complimentary…read moresangria made with passion fruit which immediately put me in a light mood. Although several appetizers looked interesting I was here for the meat and kept myself primed for that. We chose the ribeye and it was as good as others had said. The large portion was a good choice to share and was more than enough. The sides we ordered were also fantastic- grilled vegetables and the truffle mashed potatoes. Wish we had room for dessert because the ones at the tables around us looked gorgeous. To top it off, the service was amazing. This was a great find for our first time in Porto.

Although this is primarily a steakhouse, there are non-steak items on the menu. The staff is very…read moreresponsive and nice! I suggest you make reservations ahead of time. However, if you don't get a reservation, you can sit at the bar and order from the same food menu.

I would give 6 stars if I could! I will say that O Rapido doesn't imply quickness (but it isn't…read moreslow either). It's a sit down experience a little fancier than American Olive Garden (so you can still dress causally although it has white tablecloths). Our walking tour guide who is a Porto native also had this place on her recommendation list. As of May 2023, the construction for the new metro line makes finding O Rapido difficult. It's on the north side of Sao Bento. The price per amount served is excellent. I had the infamous Tripes soup (beans, many kinds of animal products, side of rice) and was blown away. The pork with pineapple is the best pork we have ever had. Both meals could've fed two people. We had leftovers that they graciously packaged without asking. The servers were super nice. One lady spoke pretty fluent English. Otherwise, it's more of a point to the menu (which has English subtitles) type place. The wine list is pretty extensive. They have a bathroom. Seating is inside only. They do have bakery items you can buy at the counter for take away.

This restaurant was recommended to me by a local working at the train station as good authentic…read morePortuguese cuisine, so I went there to give it a try and was not disappointed. The staff was very friendly and seated me to a small table next to the other tables. I ordered a traditional dish made with internal organs of cows and pigs with beans, and it was delicious and very filling.

Another great find right by the river overlooking Gaia. They have two floors of outdoor seating and…read morethe lower level is more conducive to larger parties. Both have a decent view! We got an assortment of plates which were all pretty good. My favorite one was the cuttlefish in the green sauce! What was more special was their wine list. My family was having fun exploring green wine (a first for us) and the waiter let us try a few different ones. We landed on a red wine from the vinho verde region that we drank from a small white bowl. The waiter told us that it was how the red wine was traditionally served and we found it so unique.

Located on the river side, there is outdoor seating (typically tables for 2) and indoor seating for…read morelarger parties. The service was very friendly and accommodating. The food is sharing style (smaller portions for all to share). It was recommended to order 6 sharing plates for 4 people. Since we weren't too hungry, we ordered 3 sharing plates and 2 sides. The codfish was very tender and perfectly seasoned. The duck rice was also very flavorful. The sweet potatoes were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and balanced with a savory sauce. The Iberian pork was very tender. Of the many choices for food by the river, I would definitely recommend this place!

After my boat trip, I decided to stop for a coffee and dessert, everything was delicious and the…read moreviews could not be beat. The employees were speedy and friendly.

ONE WORD: AMAZiING!!!!!!!Best dining experience while in Porto, right across the bridge over the…read moreDouro river, officially in Vila Nova de Gaia. Espectacular view of Porto, magnificent sunsets, right on the water, beautifully, minimalist decor. Service was fantastic, first our table was not ready when we got there, so they had us wait on their beautiful deck bar overlooking the water with a complimentary glass of espumante. The food was simply fantastic, the oysters, superb, the sushi roll amazing, delicious combo of salmon and mango, highly recommend. My squid ink risoto with bacalhau was absolutely amazing. The alvarinho wine paired perfectly with our dishes. Then we decided to share a dessert with Port, oh my, was that a delightfully delicious surprise.... Delicate, not too sweet Caramel on the inside and a Perfectly cooked, soft, yet slightly crispy and thin cake like crust on the outside, similar to a molten lava cake but delicate and delicious. The service was absolutely fantastic. In my book, this definitely qualifies for Michelin, at least a listing. We cannot wait to go back. What an amazingly delicious experience.

If you're looking for a great brunch spot in Porto, then head over to CA Downtown. We stopped in…read moreand ordered their pancakes, yogurt bowl, a cappuccino and an espresso. Porto has a great brunch scene and we really enjoyed the excellent service and exceptional pancakes and coffee.

This restaurant came highly recommended and it was a very memorable experience. We walked up and…read morewere seated immediately on the patio for brunch. The menu was filled with so many options, I absolutely felt like a tourist . The waiter was very kind and walked us through the menu and answered all of our questions. I went with the iced caramel latte, a mimosa, and the grilled cheese with shredded beef. It was pretty good, but I would request more of the dipping sauce on the side. The caramel made in house, sent the latte to the next level! My friend got the berries pancakes. They were pretty good; but very sweet. She also enjoyed them, and they were very filling. I would recommend. If you are visiting Porto- add this to your list!