This was our first introduction to Portuguese food, and it was wonderful. There was a good…read moreselection of tapas, and we mostly went for the seafood. I really enjoyed their fried items. The choco frito had a light batter on top and you could tell it was really fresh because it was so light and bouncy. The bolinhos de bacalhau were also a highlight; creamy potato filling with codfish mixed in. The asparagus and jamon with scrambled eggs provided a nice balance to our meal. I'm always a sucker for well made scrambled eggs. My favorite dish by far was the arroz de pato. It was packed with smoked duck flavor, and accented with charred sausage and bacon on top. The dishes were on the smaller end, so we ended up getting 5-6 dishes for three people.

Excelente ambiente y la comida es riquísima 10/10. 100% recomendado. Las aceitunas y patatas bravas…read moremuy buenas!

Went here for dinner with two and really enjoyed it - got the Couvert, oxtail "cellar", octopus…read morepico, and fish soup. Everything was delicious but fairly rich - glad we had some tasty olives to cut the fat! The service was lovely and attentive, and this restaurant was very cozy and homey. I love the chalk writing of the menu on the chalkboards - the oxtail was truly delicious, just a bit rich for us. Portion sizes were great too!

Awesome stews. Place is small. We were lucky to get a seat as we were just walking around. The…read moreladies here are friendly and efficient. This place seems to specialize in stews so many options for stews. All are flavorful and the meats are tender and bursting with flavor.

This HR was great…read more It's conveniently located and has a great shop, and dining area. If you're looking for an amazing burger you should come here. They have a lot of musical decor and great merch too!

One of two Hard Rock Cafe locations in Portual, this stop in Lisbon (opened in 2003) was a good…read moreplace to make a waypoint on our map from the cruise port: we got to pick up a souvenir from a Hard Rock that we hadn't been before and see quite a few sights as we meandered through the streets of Lisbon. We ended up a having a long enjoyable lunch before heading back to the ship. We got there by lunchtime (12:15) and were greeted warmly at the door, being seated immediately. What I really like about Hard Rock Cafes is that each location is different on the inside, but the food is similar and consistently good. We got sat right below an Elton John jumpsuit. Yani was our server, and was mostly attentive throughout. The crowd was diverse, definitely with some tourists like us but also quite a few working locals, taking a break for lunch. We placed our order and the food came soon after. -- BBQ Platter. My wife chose the 2 meat platter (23,95€) with pulled pork and bbq spare ribs. If we were more hungry, would have gotten the 3 meat (including BBQ chicken) for an extra 2€, but we knew we couldn't bring any food back to ship. The pulled pork was excellent, extremely tender and without gristle with the right amount of bbq sauce. The ribs were generous: a half rack, sourced from a good supplier since it was very meaty. -- Southwest Bowl (21,95€) - I've had good luck with this dish in the past, but not this time. Even though it used unusual ingredients (like fava beans and various greens), the mix along with a southwestern ranch dressing didn't really work for me. The chicken breast served on top was solid: large, moist, and filling. It could have easily been a Hard Rock in the states, with one difference being a portual beer (Sagres pint for 6,60). It was very good from a bottle, wish they had a local beer on tap but they told me they had run out. It took a bit of time to get the check, so I had to go up to get it. The 13% tax (23% for alcohol) is included in the price. Learned that tipping in Portugal is not expected, but 10-15% is not unusual for great service. Plus this being mostly an American brand, I think it is expected here. Was able to pay by credit card, though you have to put any gratuities on it first before running it through.

Very hip and cool restaurant/speakeasy inside the Barrio do Avillez "restaurant complex"…read more I came without reservations and only for a drink but I was able to snag a seat at the bar in front of the mural with the woman. Loved the ambiance, food options looked very good (I did eat at Cantinho do Avillez earlier in the week in Chiado). 3 more restaurants in this complex. Love the neighborhood with tons of restaurant and bar options.

My husband and I are big foodies. We love dining at top restaurants around the world, and I love…read moremolecular gastronomy. However, since having kids, this has been difficult to continue. The great news is that with Mini Bar, you get the best of both worlds - the creative menu without needing a babysitter. Mini Bar is kid friendly, and the server we had was so awesome with our kids that I can't sing his praise though. We opted for the Tasting Menu, and ordered a pizza and fries for the kids. The food arrived pretty quick, until we hit the mains, then it slowed down a bit too much for my liking. The space is pretty interesting, and there's plenty of room, so you don't feel squished in. All in all though, great experience. Happy that I got to have my meal without having to ditch my kids with a stranger in a foreign country.

Stopped here for a quick bite to eat our first night in town. After traveling all night and most of…read morethe next day (thanks to the five hour jump forward in time), we stopped here because hamburgers are a comfort food and we were, quite honestly, too tired to venture into anything that would've been a culinary gamble. This spot was within a ten minute walk of our hotel and had two very distinct things going for it. A lively bar and hamburgers. The place was very lively and busy on a Saturday night. The food was tasty and the beer was cold, crisp and refreshing.

Lovely burgers. Red buns! Black buns! Fancy lemonades. Great service. Vegetarian options too.read more

Made reservations the night before because I thought they had rice duck but it is only a special on…read moreTuesday and we went on a Wednesday. Was expecting more traditional Portuguese food. Place looks small from the outside but that is only the ground floor, the lace is actually huge. Pictures of celebrities packed the walls, saw one of Rob Lowe but all others are of Portuguese celebs I assume. Service was very slow, thought they forgot about us a couple of times. Guy slicing Iberian pork makes his rounds and it looks so good you order one for the table. Warm bread and olives already on the table and they are not complimentary. Places packed for a Wednesday night and the food was good but on the pricey side. It was not as fun as the many smaller family owned spots we were accustomed to where the staff interacted with you more and made you feel like family and we stayed a lot longer at these places. This place felt more sterile. We did not get that warm welcoming feeling here. If you are not into that the this place is fine as the food is very good. If I had known all this would not have come here. I will not return, again the food Is good.

Good food in transactional vibes So yeah, it's a remarkably…read morefamous spot, frequented by The Important. It's also ginormous, and has all the photos that you can imagine The wine list is extraordinary, and the food is really really good On the down side, it's about as transactional as it gets. The cheese/olives/butter on the table when you sit down? They're extra (and yeah, you can send it back). The wine recommendations? All budget busting. And so on Basically, go, once, to check out the place, and then spend your evenings elsewhere...

Great spot to rest after a long day of walking.. comfort food such as avocado toast, hummus on a…read morebagel and wraps with chicken Caesar or shrimp with a spicy siracha. They have a quite inexpensive Happy Hour from 5-8pm which features wine for 3 euros and beer for 1.5 euros. They pour a heavy glass of wine.. so worth it. They also carry Ben and Jerry treats to cool down and fan fave banana bread. Definitely a cool place to chill out!

Decent little place in Lisbon's Praça Do Municipio (municipal court) where happy hour lets you get…read morea couple of beers for just €5-6. The Praça is the real attraction with Lisbon's trademark black-and-white paving stones. You'll get to see a broad cross-section of Lisbon's people all from the comfort of the café's canopied seats.

As much as I love Portuguese cuisine, sometimes I am in the mood for something different - Bistro…read morePierre Marie is a place that delivers a great alternative. This distinctly French place is just a short hop from the Boca do Inferno and Cascais. Owner Pierre-Marie and his daughters deliver an excellent example of great French cuisine without ever having to leave the country. For lunch a our group of three all chose the menu of the day which included a vegetable soup as an appetizer, a fillet of St. Pierre fish (John Dory in English) as the main course and a Pear in wine sauce for dessert. The fish fillet was absolutely spectacular, very delicate, cooked to perfection with just the right amount of seasoning. The fish was accompanied by potatoes and courgettes (zucchini) which complemented the fish in taste. The poached pear in wine sauce was da' bomb - I am not usually a fruit guy, but I have to admit that it was really exceptional. The dish was very well executed, the flavors were balanced, not too much wine nor tartness nor sweetness everything was perfect. My first visit to the bistro but certainly not my last, well worth the trip here.

A refreshing breath of good French bistro cuisine few minutes out of main Cascais downtown. Had…read morelunch there around 12:30. Only ones there. Cozy homey decorated in red walls and black white photos of French life in the 1950's. Our waiter was the owner. Lovely older gentleman who was very pleasant and attentive throughout. We shared 14 euro rose which was average. Excellent selection of well priced French wines and a little pricier than typical for Portuguese wines. Appetizer shared fois gras mi cuit. I believe 12 euros. Large portion of cold fois gras served with tasty salad fig compote and toast points. Tasty beginnings. Mains confit of duck served with sautéed potatoes. 14 euro Duck breast with potatoes baked with cream and cheese. Both well seasoned adequate portions. Wish duck breast cooked less but was perfect medium.Dessert had apple tart. Overall nothing extraordinary but comfort French bistro food and a nice option if you become tired of never ending similar standard Portuguese options.

Convenient, fast, and very inexpensive. The menu is short and simple: a few variations of bifanas,…read morecaldo verde (soup), Balcahau fritters, espresso and soft drinks, even pasteis de nata. The most expensive item is a type of Bifana at 3 euros. There's a small bar with stools on opposite the counter if you want to eat there, but it's more of a take-away place. If you need a quick bite to eat and you're in the area, this is your place.

Really well priced and delicious bifana in a great location. Simple menu and super friendly…read moreservice. If you want a really good bifana for a great price stop in and grab one. I ate quite a few bifana on my trip and this was one of the better ones! The owner and cashier were both extremely friendly. Can't recommend it enough!

As soon as we walked in, the female staff member treated us with disrespect. After ordering just…read moreone beer (which was overpriced at $6), she appeared to judge us for not ordering more and hassled us for using the restroom (even physically blocking us). While we were sitting, a male server hovered near us the entire time, cleaning the same small area of the table over and over, clearly eavesdropping. Staff is rude, unwelcoming, and invasive -- avoid this place. Plenty of much nicer places and more reasonably priced places to have a beer. Tourists beware -- rude staff, judgmental service, and overpriced drinks. Definitely not worth your time or money.

Convivial restaurant with a outdoor, street side dining patio and 2 floors of indoor dining…read more Typical Portugese menu and food prep. Quality is yeoman, not fancy and not blow your socks off "...this is so great I can't believe it". But satisfying and value priced. The staff are all friendly and helpful. Live music (Fado on Thursday, Friday, Saturday) performed most evenings in the upstairs dining room. Seats only 40 people so reservations are mandatory. Don't walk in and expect to be seated upstairs. The ambience is casual. The experience feels very family home made and satisfying. There are 6 other restaurants within 100 meters of this place. This one is my favorite because is feels the least touristy.