Googled: " Favorite places where locals eat in Aviero," and BdoB came up. We figured what the heck,…read moreand swung by. Hidden in the middle of a residential neighborhood, what a surprise. This secret spot is definitely where the locals eat. Greeting us was a nice aroma of grill, wine, and garlic. The large dining room was packed with a boisterous lunch crowd who were really enjoying themselves. The ambiance was plain, and clean, the fare is authentic, and the staff fantastic and accommodating. We were a bit overwhelmed by the fullness and merriment of the dining room and being Covid adverse asked if we could have an outside table. They wouldn't have us sit outside on a cold windy day and led us to a sparsely populated back dining room, which felt more intimate and safe. The place is family run, sister, uncle, brother, grandparents; they work here. They love food. They love people. You can feel it in the air. You had the sense that even the crowd in the dining room were extended family. Traditional hospitality since 1972 we were told. The food is good basic Portuguese and lots of it. Wonderful fish grilled over an enormous BBQ was what we chose. They don't skimp on portions. Be very hungry if you visit. You'll need the room. Come as strangers, leave as family. Highly recommended.

We have been coming to Batista for several years during our multiple trips to Portugal every year…read more We live in the United States. A reservation was made for 6 people, my cousin was visiting Portugal from Boston. I mentioned to the service manager our desire for my cousins to have a great experience at Batista, similar to what we've experienced over the years! The quality of the Cod is the best, grilled to perfection always!!! You will enjoy your Cod I guarantee you! However, the service was the worst we experienced and expected!!! Literally waited 10 minutes to get waiters attention and he kept ignoring us. We know this is August, service goes down just about everywhere in Portugal as August accounts for busiest month. Besides unexpectedly bad service, the portions were not equitable as what other tables were served! This was true of several tables we saw around us. The service manager brought us another portion of Cod which I refused several times. My comments were aimed at improving this great restaurant, unfortunately my experience was awful with service, rushed, brushed off -- this takes away the 5 stars I would give Batista. In closing, Batista in August may need to be avoided or reconsider a different place, I certainly will do that going forward!

We had an amazing dinner at Flow…read more It was a bit difficult to notice from the street but once inside, the space is a visual delight. The space is divided in three, with an indoor dining area, an enclosed terrace and a bar area. We sat in the enclosed terrace on a lovely night and our service was excellent. Some creative and well-crafted cocktails, classics, and an excellent wine menu are offered. The bartender was awesome and even made a special request Lemon Drop for my wife. The food was equally creative and delicious. As beautiful to look at as well as to consume! Foie Gras was unexpectedly presented and delivered on flavor. As a note, it paired perfectly with their Last Night Bourbon cocktail! Salmon Civiche was fresh and complex with layers of flavors. Wild Boar Lasagna was fantastic, and the Beetroot, Pistachio and Straciatella Ravioli was delicious but probably not for everyone. I loved it, but it was loaded with whole Pistachios, and raw beetroot slices. Odd texture, but still good. Portions were huge and no room for dessert. We would probably share a couple plates on a return visit, but will definitely be back!

Porto has no shortage of great food, and Flow is definitely high on the list. The ambiance ended up…read morebeing one of our favorites from all our meals in Porto, and the food was nothing short of extraordinary. We were able to snag a reservation without really knowing what to expect and we definitely were not anticipating this level of elegance! We ended up having a three hour dinner because everything felt so comfortable, peaceful, and lovely. I cannot recommend the sliders with quail eggs on top enough. My husband had the Iberian pork and really enjoyed it, and I absolutely loved my octopus. It was probably some of the best I have ever had. For dessert we had cheesecake and it was just as divine. If you want a dinner you won't forget anytime soon, definitely check out this place.

Stopped in Coimbra and all the top rated spots TripAdvisor recommended were closed. Found this spot…read morea few blocks away on Yelp and it was perfect. We sat outside in the beautiful plaza. They had a few gluten free options but I ordered the Brie and sun dried tomato burger with no bun and it came beautifully presented with lettuce and tomatoes. My husband got the grilled chicken with potatoes and broccoli that was also very good. The server was very friendly, spoke English and everything came quickly. Saw the inside when I used the restroom which had a lovely atmosphere as well. Highly recommend!

The cods cake and the hamburgers were delicious. The waitress Teresa was great. Great place to have…read morelunch.

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!

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.

Only experienced the Gin Bar and it is indeed really good. Owner is an excellent cocktail bartender…read moreand after a brief chat learned he used to work in Hilton's Skylounge in London (tower hill) which explains the superb quality of drinks here. Prices for the gins are a bit above the portuguese average (cocktails between 5 to 13€) but well below what you'd pay for this around the world, especially this level of quality. Highly recommendable!

This is a GREAT restaurant. It is located in the small town of Soajo, in the northeast corner of…read morePortugal. Soajo is a small town that every traveler should visit. This restaurant is operated by a young couple and it features local Portuguese meals, with savory flavors. The portion sizes are medium to large. Every beef dish and every chicken dish is DELICIOUS. The appetizers are also wonderfully tasty. The owners are very friendly and welcoming. There is indoor and outdoor seating available. I'd highly recommend this restaurant. Whenever family or friends visit us in Portugal we drive to Soajo and eat at this restaurant. The owner's name is David Neto.

We stopped here for lunch on our way back from the other side of the river. The location is lovely,…read moreparticularly on a warm sunny day when you can people watch and listen to the various street musicians. The ample outdoor seating also allowed us to bring our dogs. I had arancini, which were tasty and nicely presented. My husband had egg yolk raviolo and he enjoyed it. Prices were reasonable and service was friendly.

We got takeout from here twice as it was super close to our apartment and each pasta dish was good!…read moreWe tried the cacio e Pepe, carbonara, and the bolognese. While we did get takeout, we waited for our food each time with a glass of wine and the space inside is beautiful!

This restaurant normally is full of locals and that's a good sign!…read moreThe ambiance is great the owner is very friendly and knows the best for you! The food is great from the appetizer to the dessert! The local meat from Arouca is great and is a must if you like meat! There are sitting places inside and outside! There are parking places nearby, they are payed but the money goes to local charities, so it's a win win situation!

A very small local place. More like a diner. Near our…read moreAirBnB. Casual atmosphere. After our train ride from Coimbra, it was what we wanted. Two omelettes with salad, rice and potato chips. Simple and tasty. Lots of salt. Two beers. + Menu in Portuguese only. + Friendly owner. + Medium weight flatware. - No credit cards. - Paper napkins. - TV €15.40