Hard to believe that no one else has reviewed so far, but I guess that it is a bit removed from the…read moretypical tourist destinations. I think I found a reference to this restaurant in Rick Steve's Portugal manual. Our timing out of Lisbon was perfect to stop here for lunch. We were the first patrons for lunch, but an hour later there were only a few others. My guess is that this caters to the adjacent high-end hotel. Christian Laboutin (he of the iconic red-soled woman's shoe) owns the hotel and restaurant, and it has a unique, fascinating vibe. Oh, and the luncheon menu was exquisite also. I'm far-enough removed that I don't recall what we ate, but I know it was fish with a lovely Alentejo red wine (I like my red wine, and I was determined to splurge throughout my month-long tour of little Portugal). After an elongated, relaxing meal, we headed to the rest rooms before getting back in the car. Wow. Both gender's rest rooms were lovely, to the point that you might think they were part of a private home. And then, we walked into the currently closed bar in the next room, almost entirely made out of silver and delivered straight from Seville, Spain. A bit garish for my taste, but definitely memorable. Worth the (pricey) stop for lunch or dinner if you're driving between Lisbon and Lagos.

One of the best places to eat in town. Casa Mateus is exactly what you want in a cute fishing…read morevillage in Portugal. Historically significant in Sesimbra, with reasonable prices and excellent food, Casa Mateus brings you family owned charm alongside excellent cuisine. From the local cheese to the oxtail croquettes to the out of this world quail every dish was so well executed. Service was amazing and the fish was so fresh! We'll certainly be coming back.

Food, service, original and unique dishes. Super friendly staff. Lovely table outside on cute side…read morestreet.

Great food, really friendly and good service. Beautiful location right at the marina.read more

Really good location facing the sea. Sea food is really…read moregood and service is also quite good. One of the best options for sea food at Sesimbra. Difficult parking in the area.

This is an awesome seafood restaurant in a great location across from boardwalk and beach access…read more Fresh, great preparations and service. Get involved!

Extraordinary in every way. Small, funky place. Easy to miss because of its modest appearance. Dark…read moretavern-like interior but follow the stairs up (watch your head!) to the rooftop dining room for an experience you will not soon forget. The "menu" is delivered to your table by your server on a bulletin board. Choose wisely. There's so much to enjoy here. First off, the cocktails are legendary. Our caipirinhas were the best ever - and we've been to Brazil five times. The food is delicious. Local recipes served beautifully in generous portions. Cash only, but reasonably priced.

Such a cute and authentic find up a few steps from the main street near the beach. Barely speaking…read moreEnglish, our server was a friendly young man who tried very hard at communicating and was super pleasant and fun. I ordered razor clams, which I've never had before. They were seasoned so well... olive oil, salt and pepper, and loads of garlic. One of my favorite meals on my Portuguese vacation. I feel proud to support a small local business that clearly serves quality fresh local food.

After a day at the beach we ventured into the small town near Lagoa for dinner. We both ordered…read morevegetable soup to start a staple to a Portuguese meal and throughly enjoyed it. The broth with the mixture of veggies and roots was amazing. I had lamb chops and fries for my entree and the lamb was so tender and juicy I loved every bite. The sea bass and rice were also divine. The fish in Portugal is always so fresh and the citrusy seasoning was delicious. I would definitely recommend stopping in for a lunch or dinner if you're spending a day near the boardwalk or beach.

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!!!

This restaurant was recommended during my Sesimbra & wine tasting tour. Service was great and I…read morequite enjoyed the ambience and seating just steps from the beach. They definitely know how to plate a meal here and the seafood is so fresh, you might see it arrive before it's cooked for you! The prices are a little on the pricey side but it's on par with the experience. Overall it wasn't my favorite seafood restaurant while visiting Portugal but I enjoyed trying the clams, lobster and shrimp rice entree and unique pineapple dessert! The Sangria was top notch!

We were on a winery tour and our guide recommended this place for lunch. What a great rec!! One of…read moreour best meals while on vacation. We got there right when they opened and they quickly filled up. Our server was super helpful answering our questions. And the food was divine!! I still think about those shrimp!