This little restaurant is right across from the plaza and the bus station in the old town. There…read moreare several restaurants on the same block but we decided on this one, as they have the duck rice as one of the daily's specials, and we didn't get to try it on this trip yet. We sat outside as weather was beautiful (though turned out too windy to enjoy al fresco dining). The waitress brought over an English menu. To our dismay, the English menu has items like hamburger, pasta, sandwiches and all the stuff, but nothing Portuguese. As we enjoy exploring local cuisines, we struggled through the Portuguese menu, with some help from google and the waitress. We ordered a morcela assada, which is blood sausage roasted on a ceramic dish. I have to say, this is definitely one of the best morcela I've tried. The skin is crispy, the stuffing flavorful and not pasty. It was a really big sausage but I couldn't bear to waste any and gallantly finished it. The duck rice came baked, shreds of duck meat mixed in the rice. Again, nice flavor. For dessert, we had some sweet Portuguese melon and the local specialty, tortas de Azeitão. Whether you are homesick or culinarily adventurous, this place offers good service and delicious food at a reasonable price. Although i didn't get the hamburger, so don't complain if it doesn't taste like home...

República Café is unfortunately closed. In its place is now a French pastry shop, with real French…read morebaguettes, desserts and more.

Amazing local spot we stopped in following Bacalhoa winery. Had a bottle of their Merlot which was…read moregreat. Don't miss it.

We came here for lunch on recommendation of our winery tour guide (a local). The service was really…read moregood, food was amazing and portions huge and well priced. We had grilled sardines and black pork mesta (mix) - both good and abundant. We also ordered a half bottle of vinho branco that perfectly complemented the food. Totally recommend!

I now understand what they mean by "true Portuguese" restaurants. This was recommended by our local…read moreUber driver and it is tucked away off of the Sesimbra city center. There is a small patio seating area and then about 10 tables or so inside the inviting space. It is full of fish decor and carved wooden chairs and tables. A really charming mom and pop spot. At 7-ish PM were immediately greeted and seated. Given how popular the place supposedly was with locals, we were surprised by so few tables occupied. However, by the time we left a little after 8, the place was full. To our table, they immediately brought bread and a plate of cheeses, sardine pate, and butter. Know that you must pay for all of these and can hand back any items you do not plan to consume and not get charged. We handed back the plate with all but the butter and kept the bread. This was a solid choice and tasty bread. We ordered a curried shrimp stew and a pepper steak with a side of vegetables. The vegetables were a flat Italian green bean and they were expertly sautéed in garlic and butter. The curry was delicious with a seemingly endless amount of shrimp (served over white rice). It cost around 12 euros. The pepper steak was covered in a scrumptious brown sauce and served with both white rice and steak fries and a random few slices of tomatoes. The steak itself was a much thinner cut than they give in the US but was cooked well and was very tender. I was able to eat my portion with a butter knife! My husband and I enjoyed dipping the fries into the steak sauce. If you eat here, plan to pay with euros or a Visa or Mastercard. We had not yet exchanged currency to Euros and my typical travel Amex was giving them issues. It was awkward (but they were very kind and patient as we sought out an ATM). Would recommend. Most locals seemed to be ordering the fried or grilled fish, FYI.

This place was amazing, very authentic Portuguese food. Six minute walk from our hotel. 12-15…read moreeuros each. Mom & Pop restaurant where locals eat. Opens at 7pm, we walked right in, but it got busy shortly there after. We had the grilled fish, potatoes and salad and shrimp curry. I had to try the almond pie for dessert, it was delish! You will love it!!!

One of the best Portuguese Buffets Period. Amazing service. Always have enough or more staff…read more Ambiance is nice and family oriented. Must visit!

Our experience here was beyond excellent. Dom Joaquim Fernandes, owner, was very welcoming and…read morefriendly. His staff was nice and accommodating of our needs.

The best option in the area for a typical Portuguese dishes buffet. All dishes are fantastic and…read morevery well presented. Service is very good. Buffet for starters, main dishes and deserts. Only downside is that it is totally impossible not to eat too much, as the variety of fabulous food is overwhelming. Good idea to book ahead on weekends.

Really nice Portugese food, great service and at a really low price point - our favourite dinner in…read moreSetúbal :)

The food and atmosphere are fabulous! We drive from Lisbon to Sesimbra and stopped for some lunch…read more All we did was check Yelp and we were not disappointed at all. It's situated in a small square (not far from the main square) that is surrounded in an area of shops. Having the shops was an extra bonus and a wonderful way to visit among the locals. Nice, nice wow look at that.

We've been in Setubal almost a week and eaten out two meals a day. This restaurant is the best we…read morehave discovered. It has a great atmosphere--beautifully decorated and very romantic. And the food is outstanding. Love the amazing Shrimp dish with ginger, garlic and chilis. It's not spicy just very flavorful! The grilled veggies and tomato rice are also delicious. We also love the lemon tart (pie): best dessert ever! On top of all this, the service is great, servers are so nice and personable. Thank you to Rachel, Pamella, Andre, Filipa, and all others we met in this lovely restaurant!

Spontaneous went here after a long beach walk. Surprisingly they hat a lot of vegetarian and even…read morevegan dishes. We had drinks and nachos. Both very good. Will definitely come again.

Great place for a meetup and / or birthday dinner. Nice background music selection without the need…read moreto yelling at your partner. Great feeling to be enjoying the sunset and dining with your barefeet on the sand.

Wow, what a great experience! I read about this restaurant…read moreon TripAdvisor and knew I had to try it while visiting Setúbal, Portugal--and I'm so glad I did. The service was exceptional from start to finish. The food was a true immersion into Portuguese cuisine, and the octopus was honestly some of the best I've ever had. For dessert, we chose the chocolate mousse, and both the presentation and flavor were unlike anything I've experienced before--absolutely incredible. I can't say enough about the staff and manager. Their warmth and attention to detail made this meal one of the most memorable of my travels. Highly recommended!

Service is good as well as the food is so good. I liked Octopus Salad. It's perfect with vinho…read moreblanca!

Amazing food!!!! Loved the various dishes served…read morebeautifully. Also the server was very accommodating.

This place is delicious! The staff was friendly and helpful with all of the dietary restrictions…read moreand requests our party had. It's pretty small, so definitely recommend a reservation - especially for larger groups. The portions are good and the food comes out as it's ready, so be sure to remember what you ordered! I had the shakshuka and it was delicious - eggs were cooked perfectly and it had a little kick to it. I also had some of their hummus and it was very creamy.