My husband and I chose Mar do Inferno for our anniversary after hearing it was one of the premier…read moredining experiences in Cascais. Unfortunately, it ended up being the most disappointing--and most expensive--meal we've had during our month in Portugal. The experience got off to a poor start. The hostess wasn't welcoming, and when I politely asked if we could sit closer to the window, I was told those tables had been reserved weeks in advance. We had also made a reservation for our anniversary, so that was disappointing. We were seated behind a pillar instead. Throughout the evening, not a single member of the waitstaff smiled. They all looked unhappy to be there, which created a surprisingly cold atmosphere. None of the staff ever came by to ask how our meal was, and no one acknowledged our anniversary. The restaurant itself wasn't nearly as elegant or luxurious as its reputation suggests. Aside from the lobster tank, the décor and atmosphere felt rather ordinary. To make matters worse, our view overlooked a wire fence and a parking area instead of the beautiful ocean setting we had expected. There were also several odd service issues. I ordered a gin martini. They said they were out of green olives, so I requested a lemon twist instead. The drink arrived with black olives and a lemon twist, which was confusing. As for the food, the complimentary bread with the crab pâté was excellent and easily the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, everything after that was underwhelming. The sea bass was bland and forgettable, and the vegetables were overcooked to the point of being mushy. What made the evening especially disappointing is that every other restaurant we've visited in Cascais has been wonderful. Friendly, smiling staff checked on us, made us feel welcome, and served memorable meals--often at much lower prices. Given Mar do Inferno's reputation and premium prices, we expected an exceptional dining experience. Instead, we left wondering how it has earned such glowing reviews. I genuinely hope management takes a close look at the service, atmosphere, and food quality, because right now the restaurant simply doesn't live up to its reputation.

Hubby's Birthday Dinner - we celebrated my husbands birthday in Portugal this year ! I was so happy…read moreto see that Yelp had a presence in Portugal so while planning the trip I started book marking all the cool exciting places I wanted to check out ! Sooo I was so happy to find Restaurante Mar Do Inferno! It had gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean and the best seafood ! We made our reservation online before leaving California. It was easy and had an English and Portuguese option. We arrived and once we got there we were greeted warmly and seated quickly . There were all these fresh seafood options that you could pick from in live tanks ! Service was top tier !! Our waiter was funny and very entertaining! He warmed up even more as the evening progressed! We had the best view of the sea and ambiance was lovely ! We ordered the seafood platter - langoustines, lobster, prawns, sea bream, potatoes in a garlic butter sauce !! Everything was SO FRESH!! So delicious !!! Great wine selection especially European wines and cocktails too !! Hubby loved it and we definitely will come back next time we are in Portugal!!

Located across the street from the hospital ironic Lisbon Cathedral. This is an authentic…read morePortuguese seafood restaurant. Featuring a hearty Arroz de Marisco: seafood stew with rice, generous amounts of fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, and chunks of clams. It took about 15 minutes to prepare, but very satisfying broth, and definitely enough for two people. The complimentary bread was very fresh and flavorful.

Food was great fresh however took them so long to prepare, they bring appetizers without you asking…read moreand they charge you for it which I didn't mind its just that the price wont add up, I enjoyed every bite had the Octopus and Sole fish both grilled

We really enjoyed this place! It was in a great spot in Alfama. The waitress was so kind. And it…read morewas a very inviting spot. We really loved the chicken we got and the wine. All was delicious!

Everything was so good. We went to a few restaurants looking for Portuguese Fish stew. This is…read moreit!!! The staff is fabulous. Very nice. I highly recommend this little cafe. It's across from the Lisbon Cathedral. Everything was sooo good.

Absolutely amazing lunch is this beautiful spot! The waiter immediately brought us a plate of…read morelarge prawns, some soft cheese and bread as we sat and gazed out on the Atlantic! We had the sea bass prepared under salt and filleted table side, so incredibly delicious without the need for over spicing the fish. Wonderful! By far our best meal in Portugal thus far!

Come for the view on the water with the crashing waves. If you sit outside, you may get wet. Paella…read moreand salt fish, where you select the type of fish per person and it is prepared in a salt preparation and roasted. Both selections were good. Multiple waiters serviced us, so we were never waiting to ask for anything.

Came here on a Wednesday night about 8:30 with a table of 6. We were surprised that the place was…read morecompletely empty but wow did we get great service! This spot was decorated with wines on all the walls and a white table cloth feel. We got sat right away and they had menus in English and Portuguese. We started off with some bread butter olives and cheese for the table. Loved the different types of breads in the breadbasket as well as the variety of olives. The cheese was also fresh and creamy and a perfect combination with the bread. We opted for a bottle of verde wine and we got the gambas al ajillo and the fish for two. The gambas came out right away and they were delicious and with a hint of lemon they were a must. The fish for two was fantastic, it was served table side and the sauce that it came in was delicious. Great spot for authentic food and easy to accommodate a group.

Came in to try the daily special menu on 02/07/2024. We…read morewanted to try the sliced beef tongue with brown sauce and fried potatoes, garlic shrimp and rhe grilled dorado and lulas rechadas. Sadly, rhe one item we really wanted Lulas ( Grilled Squid) Rechadas was off the menu. We realized the menu in Portugués versus rhe English menu did not have the daily specials. So with the help of Google translator, i was able to figure out the menu. Our waiter could not take the order, so another waiter came by to assist, i dont soeak portuguese. Nevertheless, order was placed and the food cane out within 15 minutes. Our favorite dish was the grilled dorado fish, nice grilled-charred flavor, served with boiled potatoes and some steam carrots and broco. The beef tongue is melt on your mouth, tender, slice thin tongue beef. The brown sauce add a nice level of seasoning but it does not mask the beefy flavor of the beef tongue with just enough fat in the meat to induce the palate, the french fries for some reason were not as crispy as the fried we are accustomed in the USA. But I noticed the same when were in Greec, we actually had to ask for extra crispy fried- well that will have to be next time. The Garlic shrimp was good but it did not take me flavortown, felt like it could have used more garlic. By the way the Garlic shrimp was more like a tapas size serving, we also order some bread and butter. Unlike in the USA, here you have to pay for bread and butter, which is cant get used to it. The bread was rustic, crusty and cut into small pieces. We did not have dessert because we wanted nata from a store nearby. We. Oticed they haf roasted Pernil with mashed potatoes but that seemed heavy even if we shared it but it did looked very good, as the people next to is ordered it. The house wine was just ok, nothing great but a glass of red with lunch is a good option. We finished lunch with expreso shot. Great service, very clean bathrooms and nice upscale ambiance. Came here because someone recommended it as good local spot. Always check the daily menu. Simple preparation for sll the items but done well

Incredible! And the reviews are correct, if you do not speak Portuguese, you can get by with a few…read morewords and just be polite! Plenty of locals in the place, especially since there was a futbol game playing. They are CASH ONLY. The portions are crazy big, even when you ask for only one person portion. You will be very well fed for a crazy low price. Our family of four ate dinner for a total of 51 euros. Absolutely amazing!!! Expect to be ignored for a little while, these guys are great for the kitchen, but we noticed they just take their time and come to you when they're ready, they are not being rude.

The reviews of this local establishment is spot on. Only Euros accepted and they speak Portuguese,…read moreas they should be. Why would they need to speak multiple languages? Their warm invitation to us was above and beyond. We primarily saw local diners who enjoyed the fresh and flavorful menu options. First visit we had the Iberian black pork ribs which came with fries & a salad and the steak. The amount of the tasty food was alot for our lunch. We decided to return for dinner on our last night at Lisbon. Wanted the seafood and delicious Iberian black pork ribs again! We were so delighted with the amazing flavors and the friendliness of the waiters and perhaps the owner. Happy we had wonderful dining experiences here.

UPDATE - If I'm in Lisbon I'm eating at Can the Can. This time around we were there twice. Once for…read morelunch with a friend and then just us for a snack. Both times service was great, atmosphere is wonderful whether you eat outside or their gorgeous inside room. For lunch we ordered the cod fish baked à braz, the grilled calamari, and the black linguine with shrimp. Great portions, great value. The next time around we got their outstanding codfish fritters and the fried green beans which we Portuguese call "garden fishes." Just like my mom used to make them. Make sure to stop there and try some traditional Portuguese cuisine with some modern twists.

This place was suggested by Chat GPT and we were pleasantly surprised…read more Even though it was in a very heavy foot traffic area regarding tourists and monuments and just multiple things to see because the space was so large both in the plaza and outside the restaurant it didn't feel cramped. We got seated pretty quickly and we were very happy that there were multiple umbrellas up because the sun was definitely shining brightly that day. We saw some of the specials recommended by Yelp and chat GPT and decided to get some small tapas that were local to the area. A lot of them were with tuna and octopus. And they were very very delicious small portions which was great for us because we didn't want to have too much of a heavy meal as we were going to have a big dinner later on Service was spot on. We had three separate servers come check on us throughout our hour and 45 minutes there. Very pleasant, big smiles on their faces, and we're very quick to see if we needed any extra items. We were happy with our overall experience and prices, even though in a touristy area, were reasonable if you focused on the topaz and a bottle of wine.

Had dinner at Vincent's this last week. Great atmosphere in an old building. Ate in a cubby hole by…read morethe window. Really fun and the service was great. Calf cheeks were so tender (like butter) and delicious. Lamb chops were tasty but on the thin side. Also had burrata and it was very good, but would have been better on soft bread not hard toast.

Amazing ambiance and it's quite the vibe. The smash burger was great and came with fries which is…read morealways an easy go to hit, the steak Vicente was ok I wish it was served a bit warmer but overall not bad. The service on point and the decor was beautiful, the candle light set the mood.