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.

Absolutely amazing lunch is this beautiful spot! The waiter immediately brought us a plate of…read morelarge prawns, some soft cheese and bread as we sat and gazed out on the Atlantic! We had the sea bass prepared under salt and filleted table side, so incredibly delicious without the need for over spicing the fish. Wonderful! By far our best meal in Portugal thus far!

Come for the view on the water with the crashing waves. If you sit outside, you may get wet. Paella…read moreand salt fish, where you select the type of fish per person and it is prepared in a salt preparation and roasted. Both selections were good. Multiple waiters serviced us, so we were never waiting to ask for anything.

What a great place for dinner. I had the steak, which was cooked to perfection and so tender, while…read moremy wife had the shrimp. For dessert she had the gelato and said it was amazing! The service was friendly and professional The gentleman who served us was also helpful when we had questions.

Delicious meal near the sea in the arts district of Cascais…read more I had the tuna and my husband had the steak, we shared the caldo verde. Everything was great. Service was excellent.

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.

Quite possibly one of the best restaurants I've been to. There are huge windows that overlook the…read morewater not too far away. The ambiance is light and airy and the staff were kind. We were given bread and olives to start (including gluten-free bread - woohoo!) We ordered vino verde for the table. We were shown many options of fresh fish and were told the different ways we could have it prepared. My sister, husband, and myself got the sea bass cooked in salt and enjoyed with potatoes and green beans. It was absolutely delicious. If I find myself in the area again (I sure hope I do!), I will gladly be back.

Cascais is an affluent area right across the bay from Lisbon. This restaurant is located on the…read morecliffs just above the ocean with great views and spectacular food. Keep in mind that with the location, view and great food comes a price tag, but worth it if you are a foodie. We started with octopus salad (incredible if you like octopus), shrimp cooked in olive oil and spices, and a half dozen oysters. My cousin's husband ordered a 4.4 lb lobster and loved it. Needless to say, he ordered no sides. My cousin and I split a whole fish cooked Portuguese style with potatoes and some veggies. Waiter brought it whole, but deboned it and served it for us. Service was as expected from a high end restaurant. Decided to go to Belem in Lisbon for nata, so skipped dessert. Overall, if you have an important business deal, a special occasion or just want a great meal, O'Faroleiro will make it special. Cheers!

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.

First off, you need to make a reservation. The restaurant is small and very popular. I was able to…read moremake a reservation for the same day though, because luckily Portugal had a World Cup match that night. We sat inside the cantina side. Our server was adorable and bubbly with a great sense of humor. She did get really busy though toward the end of our meal and it was a challenge to flag her down for our check. With that said, she provided exceptional service earlier. This is the kind of place you want to go to with others who love tasting a variety of dishes. I went with my family who is not into that concept, and so I had to choose just one dish that I would not be sharing, as no one else wanted to share theirs either. Some of the dishes were quite small, but mine was not! I ordered the octopus which was cooked to perfection and had a mix of potatoes and greens underneath. Would definitely order this again! It was one of the best octopus dishes I've ever had. The one thing we did share was the croquettes. They were delightful, but kind of expensive as they were 1.70Euros each and were literally one bite, but a very flavorful bite at that. I also had a few glasses of their summer sangria which I rather enjoyed. I would return here when in Cascais again, but maybe with a different group of people so that we can treat it as tapas as it should be instead of individual dishes. There's so much more I want to try from their menu!

We were lucky to get a table - as we ate we could see people lining up around the corner…read more It was good but not great: Pork cheeks with potato gratin came out cold and were not fall apart tender. Seafood pasta tasted as if it had been cooked in seafood water, but I think that's the style around here. Croquettes were meh. Pasta special of the day (vegetarian) was incredible. Sangria was perfect. Most of the staff were super friendly and helpful. Overall good, but not somewhere I'd fight to get into considering the number of close by restaurants.

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 :)

Entreaguas sits slightly outside Cascais' main tourist strip, which gives it the feel of a…read morerestaurant you discover through local recommendations rather than tourist traffic. The setting is beautiful, with ocean views and a dining room that embraces a classic nautical style without feeling overly themed. We started with a crab salad, which was fresh and well balanced. For mains we ordered whole sea bass and giant prawns, both of which highlighted the quality of the seafood. The prawns in particular were enormous--closer to small lobster tails than typical shrimp--and cooked perfectly. The standout dish of the meal was the Cream Seafood Cataplana. Cataplana refers to the traditional sealed copper cooking vessel used to prepare the dish. At Entragus, the seafood version is served in a rich, creamy sauce that coats the shellfish beautifully. The seafood remained tender and sweet while the sauce added a luxurious, velvety texture that brought everything together. Service throughout the meal was excellent--professional, attentive, and polished. With its ocean views, authentic coastal atmosphere, and excellent seafood, Entragus feels like one of those Cascais restaurants that locals quietly point visitors toward when they want them to eat well.

Very nice place the white linen table cloths and wait stall was excellent too…read more Just try it you will see

Great Peri Peri chicken and lunch was delicious . It's very close to the water and there are plenty…read moreof menu options . Service was quick and ambiance was lively due summertime !! Come and enjoy !!

Service was pretty quick and food was good. Our server was a sweet older gentleman who helped us…read morenavigate the menu. We tried the vino verde, which was refreshing. I enjoyed the squid skewer with the side of broccoli.