So this place showed up on a bunch of lists of places to go in Porto, and for good reason - but I…read morewas having trouble finding the hours, so I figured I'd just get there around noon once I was in Porto, and ask. Around noon, someone did show up briefly to post a sign out front saying they were going to be opening at 12:45 that day (I asked out of curiosity; sounds like it's *often* 12:30, but it's really mostly a "they'll open when they want to" kind of place.) I knew it'd be the sort of place that would fill up immediately, so I got back at 12:30. At least that day, it turns out they still had 1 table left after they sat everyone there before they opened - that last table got claimed at 1, 15 minutes later. It's not a large space, and word is out for good reason. Given it's not a large space, it was also easy for them to have excellent service, which they did. You could tell they were all passionate about the place, and again, for good reason - it was great. Definitely one of the best meals we ate on that trip. Between the two of us, we tried: Complimentary bread and olive oil. One OMG fantastic, wonderful fish soup. The sort of soup you'd want to eat every day if you could. Croquettes that were pretty good. Enjoyable enough, perfectly crispy, a little too salty. Not nearly as memorable as everything else. The seafood rice stew for 2 - a description I always question ("for 2"), but true in this case. It was quite large - and great. Excellent shrimp, which I'm picky about. I'm even pickier about shellfish (clams, mussels, etc). I was expecting to give my wife most of them, but I did *not* do that. They really know how to get and cook the best seafood here. The rice at the top of the stew wasn't anything particular to mention - filling, though, and warming for the drizzly day it'd been that morning. The rice at the *bottom* of the stew, that'd been slowly cooking in hot stew the whole time, was *very good*. :D Wine-wise, they have like a hundred bottles of wine by the whole bottom, some very expensive, some *surprisingly* reasonably priced, but we also didn't need a whole bottle of wine with lunch - by the glass, they just had one red and one white house wine (also solidly priced, though, for a place like this, 6 euros (Be way more than that in the US. I had the red with the stew - solid.) Also a handful of solid-looking ports by the glass, one of which I had with dessert, a reserva tawny for 6.50 euros. After eating the stew, my wife tapped out. I was also pretty full, but I'd spent a lot of effort getting here and I was *gonna* have dessert, darn it. Had what was basically just a whole roasted stewed apple, cooked down until it turned to pudding. Super good. Went really well with a reserva tawny port. This place was great.

This was a low key restaurant located on a small street. The door was closed and locked so I had…read moreto knock before one of the staff came outside. Luckily for us the restaurant was only half full so there was no need to wait (weekday at 3pm). Odd hours for popular restaurants worked out the best for us on this trip. Inside there were just 8 tables so I can see why this place usually sees long lines outside. It was quite cozy. Menu was straightforward with appetizers, seafood and from the country (aka meat). The octopus rice was so good. The strips of sliced octopus were very tender and the flavors of this dish were delicious. It was comforting on that cold and rainy afternoon. The salt crusted seabass selection was delivered the with flare all covered in flames. Our server ignored the flames and proceeded to crack open the salt crust, fillet and debone the fish. Full service! The fish was meaty and perfectly cooked. The side of potatoes and broccoli was addicting and I normally don't eat a lot of potatoes. We skipped dessert but the menu was tempting. Besides the fish service it would've been nice to have a bit more proactive attention from our server. When we requested our check, she pointed out that out that tipping was not included and waited until we completed the transaction. Would return for the food next time in Porto.

Pretty good! The restaurant is located inside the Sao Bento train station to the left as you walk…read morein from the tiled entrance. Definitely recommend making a reservation, I found it impressive that the hostess's reservation system was essentially a notebook and pen in this digital age. We did not see much of our waiter, since the restaurant was extremely busy and filled up with diners. Standouts: 1. Razor clams - I'll always get these if I see it on the menu. Cooked in this incredible garlic sauce. 2. Fish and seafood cataplana - delicious, tomato-forward seafood stew; I liked the version that we had the night before more which came with rice and was more filling. But this was basically a never-ending bowl of fish, clams, mussels, and shrimp. Add to that the fact that the restaurant like most in Porto did not have A/C and I emerged feeling like I had been sitting in a sauna. Skipped dessert; I had my eye on the Weeel! froyo truck parked outside. One more nit - the metal chairs are not comfortable at all for sitting a long time in.

I found this place on Google Maps when we were looking for a dinner spot. It was packed and we made…read moreit just on time because there were 2 seats open at the bar! We ordered a few tapas to share: croquets de alheira and croquets de codfish. Both were so good! We loved it. The star of the show though was the pork neck tacos! They were so delicious! So much flavor and perfect. I got the lemonade and it was just okay. Nothing special. Overall, would 100% recommend this place! Make a reservation if you can but if you can't, would still try to stop by!

What a lovely meal. Relaxed. Outside. Grilled sardines, squid and robalo with salad, potatoes,…read morebread , olives and a bottle of Planalto white wine. Crème brûlée for dessert. Very Portuguese. The couple at the next table had Alice, their 6 month old daughter, in a baby carriage next to their table and took time out from their meal to feed her. Did I mention I loved this meal? The fish is fresh and grilled to perfection. The ambience was perfect. And the service was enthusiastic.

One of my favorite places we ate in Porto. We stopped in from lunch based on a recommendation from…read morea friend, we didn't have a reservation. The seafood was fresh as was the vinho verde. The three of us had two bottles of vinho verde and what felt like a HUGE lunch of squid, prawns, two nice fishes, salad, and more for around 100 euros. My favorite was by far the squid, but everyone had their preferences. Sitting outside and enjoying seafood at friendly prices with great wine is a dream come true. This meal was so worth while, honestly great vibes, and where you want to go for a local experience in Porto.

A top-notch seafood restaurant on the Ribeira…read more Terreiro is the sister restaurant to the popular Taberna dos Mercadores featuring many similar dishes without the queue. Its patio has a direct view towards Porto's scenic Douro River. We came for lunch and were immediately seated on the 2nd floor of the restaurant beside a lobster & crab tank, overlooking the kitchen. The menu featured local seafood dishes including the Salt Crusted Seabass often set ablaze with fire. Our Garlic Shrimp (€10.50) came out hot and fragrant, conveniently de-shelled but with shrimp heads kept for the rich tomalley. We were quite familiar with this shrimp sauce profile, which made for a tasty dip with the sliced toasts. We followed this with piping hot Shellfish Rice (€25), a rich, hearty classic main course in a tomato base with loads of clams, mussels and shrimp. The portion in the stone pot was huge and filled a good 4-5 bowls. Initially we planned for dessert. But upon seeing a nearby family enjoy barnacles, we felt more adventurous and opted for this local delicacy too. At 200g for €12, we were served a large plate of boiled barnacles which were still briny and ocean-fresh from the Portuguese coast. Twisting off the leathery skin of gooseneck barnacle actually reveals meat similar to clam. It was fun and messy with seawater squirting in the process. The bustling restaurant felt relaxed, and by the time our first dish arrived there was a steady stream of local diners and expats beside us. The service was quite friendly although slightly overwhelmed by serving all of the nearby tables. Skip it or hit it? This was one of our memorable meals and definitely beat waiting an hour for its sister restaurant nearby.

Enjoyed the Seafood Rice, Hake Fillets with cockled rice and red Sangria! The waiter was helpful…read moreand attentive, frequently checking. Very good location and ambiance.

Delicious spot right on the water! We went here for lunch and it was perfect, we had a number of…read moredifferent tapa style small plates that were great for sharing with a few people while sitting outside and looking out over the water. The staff was wonderful and we didn't have a ton of time and they were very accommodating. All the food was delicious and we especially enjoyed the sweet potato dish!

Get the cod fritters!! & something so memorable here was a mushroom barely dish. it came in a small…read morepot to the table and was surprisingly really good taken it looked like a simple risotto but it was explosive with flavors.

We read very favorable reviews of this restaurant, it was clearly a local favorite and we could…read morewalk to it from where we stayed on vacation. The focus here is on rotisserie chicken; they have other items but they're not the main event. It's very big inside, 2 stories and even early it's pretty busy. The chicken is well seasoned and very juicy; enough so that you know why it's So popular. Sides I can barely remember , but everything else was good- it's just that you will Always remember that chicken! Other than that, my only other clear memory of that dinner is that it was very reasonably priced. If I were in the area again, I'd return in a heartbeat. Highly recommended.

I am delighted that I tried this place. Upon walking in, there is a diner countertop that one can…read moresit at and basically watch the kitchen prepare your food. There is also dining upstairs. As I came in on my own I opted for the one open stool at the counter. The restaurant was busy on a Monday early evening, about 5:30-6:00 pm-ish, with what felt like mostly locals. They have a regular menu, a daily menu printed on the counter top, and they also do Take-Away. Their specialty is definitely their roasted chicken, which one can see cooking on spits at the entrance of the restatruant, conjuring such amazing smells that truly open up the appetite. The staff is sweet and did their best to serve me, with my English/Spanish and no Portugese self. Everything I ate was top-tier without being fancy. Simple and flavorful. I ordered a 1/2 chicken (way too much for me by myself) that came with batatas (french fries- which I didnt love), so I ordered a side of white rice and a salad, as well as what I would call a carafe of wine (it was definitely either two very healthy pours or 3 regular ones). All in all, I paid $15 euros, which I thought was a great value for all that I was given and how tasty everything was.

Came here three years ago so I was excited to come back!!…read more This is one of the few restaurants that I've returned and it was just as amazing as my first time! The food here is LIFE CHANGING. Please ask the waiters what they recommend because there are some things not on the menu or they can make it a different way not listed on the menu. Did not get photos of the razor clams but they are by far some of my favorites! Get the grilled oysters and shrimp! You can make a reservation online or do a walk in for lunch. We have been there three times and they fill up fast for dinner!

Razor Clamtastic! Sinful scallops! It's on the corner and come during off hours, no line at 2pm…read moreon Monday! Pluses 1. Wow the best razor clams and scallops I have ever had! 2. Great music Hotel Costes like 3. Helpful service 4. Mojito sorbetti with rum 5. Good value for the amount of seafood Areas to improve 1. No printed menu just have to scan Highly recommended!

Great food, excellent service, beautiful restaurant , been there before and will go againread more

If you're in Porto.. this seafood restaurant is a MUST! I cannot express how good this place is!…read moreThe seafood is made fresh to order, service was amazing. Our server was so patient with us as I asked a million questions about the menu. Dressy casual ambience. Would highly recommend!

Meia-Nau Porto…read more Meia-Nau Porto is a traditional restaurant located at Travessa de Cedofeita, 48, in the heart of Porto. Specializing in grilled fish and fresh seafood, it offers an authentic and relaxed dining experience, with maritime-inspired décor that reflects Portugal's fishing heritage. Clams Bulhão Pato Style Cooked in white wine, olive oil, garlic and coriander. €22.00 好吃的蒜味扇貝 Fried Squid Cooked in white wine, olive oil, garlic and parsley. €9.50 份量超級大的炒魷魚 Seafood rice Rice broth with prawns, mussels and clams. Portion for 2 €38.00 Portion for 1 €20.00 份量很多料很充足的海鮮飯，是這趟旅行最喜歡的！價格也很親民～ 平日中午生意也很好，建議事先訂位！ 整體口味偏重鹹，但吃得到海鮮的鮮甜

I had an octopus dish at the time out market which truly was one of the best things I ate the…read moreentire trip. Yum!

We ordered octopus risotto, oyster with caviar and cod spaghetti! Foods are average but more…read morepricey. But the view is really good and service is really nice.

I would come here every day if I lived here for the owner alone. She is a true gem of a human. She…read morewelcomed everyone with open arms and makes each person feel at home. We didn't have a reservation so we were seated downstairs. You don't have a view of the river, and only about 3-4 tables can fit in the downstairs space, but it was a great little spot. The food was delectable. I had the codfish homemade pasta. Wow! You could taste how fresh the pasta was. And the plate is a work of art, truly. We had a green wine that paired perfectly with our meal. All 4 of us loved our meal. My brother also ordered the codfish pasta, my dad and SIL ordered the codfish with cornbread breading and they loved that dish as well. For dessert, we had a pumpkin and cheese dish which actually worked really well together. It was like a pumpkin puree with pieces of cheese. Very unique, but very tasty. We would undoubtedly come back here. It's right along the river so you have a perfect little stroll afterwards.