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.

The view alone is 5 star! There is no bad seat in this place Outside seating on the deck is…read moreplentiful . The food was fresh and flavorful. The service was fast and friendly

Four of us went on a recommendation and we were definitely not disappointed. The ambiance was…read moregreat and our servers were very friendly. But what really made the night was the food. Unfortunately we never made it past the starters. Oysters were amazing - plump, fresh and delicious. Then the fried shrimp were excellent but what really was remarkable were the artichoke, beef tartare and truffle mayo apps. One of the reasons we never got to mains were 2 orders of those. Definitely a place to return to!!

On vacation my husband and I spent two days in the gorgeous neighborhood of Alfama, and Casa da Tia…read moreHelena was one of the restaurants at which we ate. We had no reservation, so we felt thankful to get the last table outside. All of the other customers were local people, which suggests that this restaurant is a high quality. To this review I attached photos of the menu in September 2025. Here are my reviews for what we ate: Pastel de Bacalhau - 3.5 stars - These are codfish pies, and they tasted alright. Melao corn presunto - 5 stars - The menu said that this appetizer was melon and parma. My husband said that it was "good," and I also liked it. Legumes a bras - 5 stars - The menu described this vegetarian main course as shredded vegetables with eggs, onions, and potatoes. I really enjoyed every bite! Vinho verde - 4 stars - This green wine was not my favorite but was good. Ice tea mango - 5 stars - My husband drank this non-alcoholic drink, and he liked it. Ginjinha - 5 stars - We LOVED this cherry liquor! The total price including tax was 41 euros, which I thought was reasonable.

food: PREFACE CAME FOR A SNACK, so unfortunately take this review with a grain of salt as I didn't…read moreget to eat a real meal here. That being said, got some tapas & one of the best places in Portugal so far. Really wish I had time to come back & grab a real meal. Sausage was just a little bit too salty Service: staff was super friendly Ambiance: in a little alley so feel like it's more of a local spot which I love

This is an outstanding seafood restaurant in the heart of Lisbon near Rossio plaza. The seafood…read moremixed grill is fantastic. Outdoor seating is excellent as many people are walking by along the street. If you love seafood this place is a must when in Lisbon!

Great place to get traditional Lisbon cuisine in the heart of the tourist district. Definitely get…read morethe steak! It's the some of the best steak I've ever had. The staff is also friendly and attentive. Additionally, the wifi is fast. If you are close by definitely this place a try!

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.

Really enjoyed the small tapas dishes. The lamb chops were…read moreamazing. The mushrooms sautéed in wine was delicious. Octopus salad was great. Excellent service.

We were driving to look for dinner and we were lucky we got in the restaurant before it got…read morecrowded. The reviews said it's the best tapas and we agree. We definitely are glad that we tried it. The food was delicious and the servers were very attentive,friendly and efficient. Biggest juiciest mussels we've had yet.

Food: l am having a great time experiencing all the different foods, just eating like one of the…read morelocal some dishes are some strange you just must try them, there was... maybe one dish my whole stay I didn't prefer otherwise I enjoy my food experience in Portugal. Service: The people were so friendly and seemed happy to see you and genuinely concerned with your comfort. Ambiance: what can I say, some establishments are modern while others traditional.

Right before covid-19, we had our first dinner in Lisbon here. Ambience is nice and service was…read moregreat! Pao Gleba, azeitonas, requeijao, manteiga (bread from Gleba, olives, cheese, butter) - the cheese and butter was good with the bread! Olives were super salty. Nothing special about the appetizer. Arroz con Camaroes (shrimp rice) - the rice was flavorful but the shrimp wasn't crunchy. It either wasn't fresh or overcooked. Bife de vazia (sirloin steak) - the mushrooms were good but that was it. The steak was well done even though we said medium rare. The sauce and mashed potatoes didn't have a lot of flavor.

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.

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.