I now understand what they mean by "true Portuguese" restaurants. This was recommended by our local…read moreUber driver and it is tucked away off of the Sesimbra city center. There is a small patio seating area and then about 10 tables or so inside the inviting space. It is full of fish decor and carved wooden chairs and tables. A really charming mom and pop spot. At 7-ish PM were immediately greeted and seated. Given how popular the place supposedly was with locals, we were surprised by so few tables occupied. However, by the time we left a little after 8, the place was full. To our table, they immediately brought bread and a plate of cheeses, sardine pate, and butter. Know that you must pay for all of these and can hand back any items you do not plan to consume and not get charged. We handed back the plate with all but the butter and kept the bread. This was a solid choice and tasty bread. We ordered a curried shrimp stew and a pepper steak with a side of vegetables. The vegetables were a flat Italian green bean and they were expertly sautéed in garlic and butter. The curry was delicious with a seemingly endless amount of shrimp (served over white rice). It cost around 12 euros. The pepper steak was covered in a scrumptious brown sauce and served with both white rice and steak fries and a random few slices of tomatoes. The steak itself was a much thinner cut than they give in the US but was cooked well and was very tender. I was able to eat my portion with a butter knife! My husband and I enjoyed dipping the fries into the steak sauce. If you eat here, plan to pay with euros or a Visa or Mastercard. We had not yet exchanged currency to Euros and my typical travel Amex was giving them issues. It was awkward (but they were very kind and patient as we sought out an ATM). Would recommend. Most locals seemed to be ordering the fried or grilled fish, FYI.

This place was amazing, very authentic Portuguese food. Six minute walk from our hotel. 12-15…read moreeuros each. Mom & Pop restaurant where locals eat. Opens at 7pm, we walked right in, but it got busy shortly there after. We had the grilled fish, potatoes and salad and shrimp curry. I had to try the almond pie for dessert, it was delish! You will love it!!!

Lovely ambiance and great food! The four of us all had a wonderful evening and everyone enjoyed…read moretheir meals. Definitely recommend as a lively, delicious place to eat.

I went back and forth between three and four stars, and came to the conclusion I had higher hopes…read morebeing on vacation and Europe has always had a higher standard for me with food compared to the United States. Inside was classically decorated with many square tables that could be rearranged for groups of 1-2 or larger. We did not need a reservation but it was a Tuesday night at 8pm. Service was friendly but could felt similar to the service you get in many tourist restaurants and the idea of American tipping seems to be taking root. Food portions were hearty and seemed to be a more formal take on Portuguese comfort food (I imagine). The Cod Duque was under seasoned with the Octopus done well and the sweet potato puree was just....there.

I love their grouper crusted with pistachios, their delicately fried dory around a delicious mound…read moreof eggplant polenta, and their apple pie (paper thin apple slices, a bit of saffron ice cream, and tiny crumbs of herbs). I also love their hospitality - I arrived shortly before the end of lunch time, but they were supremely patient. The room is gorgeous and the view is astonishing - a 180 degree panorama of Lisbon from a high bluff. Thank you, Amarro o Tejo!

This restaurent closed more about 2 years according to the shop that took over the location, i am…read moresubmitting it to YELP but want to make sure no one goes looking for it in the mean time

Best service and food. Had the veal medallions and also tried the wild boar. The girls had salmon…read moreand whitefish. Definitely a great place to go. Highly recommended.

Eight of us decided on this restaurant on our last day in Lisbon, even though there were no reviews…read moreon Yelp, but my friend found it on Trip Adviser. Everything we tried was delicious! Starters were ver small portions but very tasty that we ordered seconds! Dinner entrees were good portions and delicious, but most important was the presentation. Each dish has its own display! Service was great and good ambiance ! Just loved it!

This place was a great find in our neighbourhood on a recent visit to Lisbon. Located 10-minutes…read morefrom the Time Out Market, it was a great alternative to the more tourist-centric fare offered in that area. We loved the relaxed, modern decor, friendly service and amazing, creative food. We ordered a few starters in lieu of a full meal, as it was a bit late; this was the way to go. Everything we tried was perfection. All dishes were beautifully presented and delicious. The service was friendly, and relaxed. The owner and server were pleased to teach us a bit about the local food scene, Portuguese wine, etc.which we appreciated since this was our first night in the area. We had a combo starter plate which was amazing. In particular, we loved the fried chicken (served with a cocktail!) and the oxtail balls. The fish we had was amazingly fresh and perfectly cooked. Can't say enough about this place. Loved it!

Everything about our experience here was PHENOMENAL! The food, the ambience, the staff. Highly…read morerecommend!!

Amazing restaurant with great decoration and great food…read more Service is very good and friendly. Nice wine list with some interesting small producers. Has a separate room for groups which makes the restaurant more quiet. Great idea. Worth driving there just to try it.

So, this restaurant recently changed hands and has a new name. It was delicious. The owner was so…read moregracious and helped with menu choices and translation. I asked for possible lower salt options and he told me the chef would prepare without added salt. Very much appreciated! A very homey spot with nice people. He explained the food is traditional Portuguese.

Hands down the best Portuguese meal I had in Sines. The waitress was accommodating as I do not…read morespeak Portuguese.

Had a great first dinner here. The seafood rice dish was flavorful , we also had an order of steak…read moreand lamb. Good choice for a first night . The wine list is simple and has great affordable local options . We had a bottle of vino verde for three .

The soup has excellent flavor and the two shrimp were large. The fish in the soup tasted great!…read moreService was also excellent. Portions were so large, my wife couldn't finish. Good wine prices too. It's worth finding this little out of the way gem.

Great quick service, took croissant kinder to go and it was nice and warm when received. We heated…read moreit up at our apartment rental the next morning and it was perfect! Cute little spot with a small patio to sit.

Absolute love! Stand in line for a hot out of the oven croissant schmeared with your choice of…read moredelightful filling. I saw a big line while walking early evening and I was like 'What is this? '. But we walked on without knowing. A few hours later, walking back to the hotel, we went by where the line was ending and saw/smelled the most amazing croissant bakery. I said, 'We gotta go stand in this line right now!' Hubby, tired, had to find a washroom. So I stood in line, got this huge, hot, crunchy, amazing strawberry jam filled delight and spied him coming back down the street. For a second, I considered zipping out of there to stuff my face with it so I wouldn't have to share. But he saw me - too late. Pro tip:. Everyone get their own croissant or there's bound to be trouble here.