Pretty good! The restaurant is located inside the Sao Bento train station to the left as you walk in 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. read more

Tapabento - Seafood cataplan for 2! - Portuguese Near Me - Porto, 13

I found this place on Google Maps when we were looking for a dinner spot. It was packed and we made it 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! read more

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Omg! The best "secret" in Porto. Freshest seafood and produce. Combined with very high level cooking and creative recipes celebrating Portuguese cuisine. The razor clams - of course but also the very toothsome tortilla with the most fragrant caramelized onions, The salads and breads - the roast duck!! Do not skip dessert. Let wonderful Isabel give u recommendations read more

Tapabento - Portuguese Near Me - Porto, 13

Such a great spot! It's lively and packed with locals, commuters and tourists. We sat at the bar and had a great time. The service was on point. The bartender even spent extra time giving us local spots to check out. The food came out quickly and was delicious. The Cataplana Peixe Maris is as amazing as the photo looks make sure to order the bread to soak up the broth. Highly recommend. Reservations are a must. read more

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We made reservations for this spot ahead of time and I'm so glad we did because the line to get in when they first open for the day is INSANE. This is inside the train station and the line stretched out so far. The inside had a fair amount of seating which is good because it seemed very popular! The waitstaff was really nice which I found unusual because most of the waitstaff I've encountered so far in Portugal wasn't as friendly and warm. We got a handful of things from their menu which I did like but it didn't blow me away. The menu felt a little Americanized to me because they labeled things that were gluten free, lactose free, etc. read more

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Tapabento was highly recommended by a friend as a must-visit dining spot in Porto and it lived up to the hype. Knowing how popular it is, I booked a reservation three days in advance. I was happy that I did this since walk-in guests started lining up before the 7 PM seating began on the day of my reservation. By the time dinner was in full swing, the line had grown longer. LOCATION The restaurant is conveniently located next to Track 1 inside São Bento train station, making it easy to find. FOOD The food was excellent! A few standout dishes: -Steamed Oxtail Dumplings: Bursting with flavor and easily one of the best dishes of the night. -Beetroot Hummus with Chips: the beetroot added a sweet earthiness and a beautiful color. -Salmon Ceviche: a flavorful blend of salmon, soy, teriyaki, seaweed, yuzu, red onion, and orange zest bordered by sweet potato chips. These dishes were misses: Alheira Croquettes: I didn't enjoy the smoked sausage filling. Codfish au gratin: cool presentation, but I was over codfish by this point in my trip. SERVICE While there were some delays in bringing out dishes, the attentive staff checked in with each table to explain the situation, ensuring a positive experience despite the hiccup. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO -Tapabento offers two seatings daily: at 3 PM and 7 PM. -Reservations are essential to avoid a long wait at this popular restaurant. Overall, Tapabento delivered a great dining experience with excellent food, friendly service, and a convenient location. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in Porto. read more

We had a fantastic meal, muscles with ginger and lemon grass, pork cheeks with mashed potatoes and broccoli so delicious, we got the braised vegetables that were so elevated with celery, purée and roasted vegetables on top that is a must highly recommend. The peanut butter foam and ice cream is so strangely delicious. Definitely a must order. my waiter recommended a fantastic, white wine, so delicious. This is apparently a family run restaurant and they care about what they serve. It was apparent that they love what they do. reservations are highly recommended. They were completely full when we got there, but they managed to squeeze us in at the bar and it was so nice because we got to interact with the staff you could tell they were all friends and they enjoyed their work, which means a lot in the restaurant industry. They were entertaining and we had a great time. read more

The Croquettes Bacalhao were of great quality, the fish inside was soft and flavorful while the exterior was crunchy. It tasted especially yummy when dipped in the white garlic aioli sauce. The duck magnet was also very good - duck was cured and cooked well; the duck maintained a meaty flavor which was balanced by the sweetness of the carrots and acidity of the sauces. The mushroom risotto complemented the duck nicely, offering creaminess and cheesiness to the meat and vegetables. The service was good - our server was patient through the ordering process and gave good recommendations. Ambiance was so cute! The dishes and napkins were so pretty and matched the walls and the whole aesthetic was curated very nicely. read more

Tapabento - Plating - Portuguese Near Me - Porto, 13

We came across this place when we were searching for a nearby dinner option. We had passed by the day before without realizing. I'm so glad we took a chance and showed up without a reservation even though we ended up waiting quite a while to be seated. This place is very crowded and it's easy to know why... the food is absolutely amazing. Reservations are highly recommended. It's located inside the Sao Bento Train Station, right near the tracks. Weird it seems but it works. read more

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Wow, what an amazing dinner! Kudos to the concierge at my hotel Se Catedral for scoring me a seat at the bar tonight! I think he asked the owner to help me out. The owner was so nice and gracious. Decor is Porto esque Pluses 1. Baby clam so fresh and please ask for the bread to dip 2. That duck is delish so aromatic and tender and they even had cool cauliflower 3. Interesting white wine with fizz by the glass for me Areas to improve None It's next to track 1 at Sao Bento station. Highly recommended! Razor clams not available today so another day! read more

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Restaurant is inside train station! The place is always packed so reservations are strongly recommended. Fusion food, friendly staff, and nice white sangria! read more

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It's amazing when you can find an absolutely gem in the city you don't know and it makes you feel like a local and that's what this place is. The staff if they aren't all actual family definitely act like it it was refreshing to see locals with children and people in there and hanging out and simply enjoying a meal and time with one another. And it goes without saying if your group of more than two you should make reservations they do a great job about seating too at the bar area which is where we sat and it was fantastic even more interaction with the wonderful staff. They spoke multiple languages which is always helpful. We had a bartender / waiter who made us a special drink which was outstanding with Port and tonic!!! So finally on to the food we ordered of course tapas we had the potatoes brabus huge piece and outstanding not like a traditional Spanish one but clearly my new Portuguese favorite style we got the tomato bread and I swear it tasted like fresh fresh tomatoes on the bread we also got the eggplant dish delicious and my favorite but I love bacalao where the croquettes de bacalao, If you're in Port though this is a must eat place read more

Tapabento - The restaurant is located in the beautiful train station don't let the construction around the train station turn you away - Portuguese Near Me - Porto, 13

One of our favorite meals in Portugal with delicious vegetarian options! Make a reservation if you can. You'll have to email them to make the reservation and confirm the day before. Otherwise you have to wait in line. I made reservations for Wednesday dinner at 7 pm, right when they open for dinner. The restaurant is a bit hidden, but it's in the Sao Bento station right next to the platform. We each ordered two tapas for ourselves. My friend got two vegetarian plates and I got two meat/seafood plates. I had tiger shrimp sauteed with garlic (€27.90) and alheira croquettes (€7.50). My friend got the tortilla (€8) and the vegetable gyoza (€10). I liked my food, but I thought the vegetarian tapas were the star of the show. The tortilla may be the best tortilla I've ever had (and if not, it's definitely up there), and the vegan ponzu sauce for the gyoza was divine. In comparison, my food was solid but didn't blow my mind like the two veggie dishes did. I did think the portion of shrimp for the price was a bit disappointing, since there were only 7 shrimp on the plate. The croquettes had a nice smoky flavor to them, but again, nothing to write home about. Neither of us were super hungry after a big lunch, so two tapas each was the perfect amount for us. read more

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So amazing. The space is adorable, inside the train station. The service was excellent, and the food was the best I had all trip long. A stand out was the potato tortilla (think spanish tortilla but softer texture), and the flank steak. I'm gluten free so couldn't try a lot of other things that looked spectacular but they had amazing bread for me, which was also a plus. Definitely coming back read more

My friend and I had such a hard time finding this place, we didn't realize it was inside the station next to the trains. The place was super cute, I wasn't that hungry when I came in so I just got a fish soup and it was delicious. It wasn't too salty and was a very light broth with some fish, i thought it ws interesting they sprinkled cooked eggs on it. My friend had the pork cheeks and she enjoyed them as well. read more

Tapabento - Fish Soup - Portuguese Near Me - Porto, 13

This was by far the best restaurant we visited in our trip to Portugal. We had the sausage croquettes, eggplant appetizer (10 out of 10) and seafood bowl. Finished with the peanut mousse. It all was Great. Service was great and it was fin eating inside the train station. Oh and the white sangria... yes please! read more

Há pratos bons, há pratos ótimos, e depois há pratos que nunca se esquecem. O Camarão Tigre Salteado ao Alho do Tapabento é, sem exagero, o melhor prato que já comi na vida. Camarões gigantes, com a cabeça, envolvidos num molho rico e sedoso de manteiga cítrica, alho, pimentão fumado e coentros. Cada garfada foi incrível, e o molho era tão bom que beber no final parecia absolutamente correto. É um prato simples, executado a um nível altíssimo. Equilíbrio perfeito entre gordura, acidez e um picante suave. Sem excessos, sem distrações -- apenas técnica impecável e sabor inesquecível. O Tapabento não serve apenas comida, cria momentos. A mesa ficou em silêncio porque todos estavam ocupados demais a saborear. Se voltar ao Porto, o Tapabento é parada obrigatória. Absolutamente inesquecível. read more

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Amazing place! In the train station. Food was excellent and servers were friendly (hello Sabrina!) and very helpful. We had the clams in lemon butter garlic sauce which was amazing, Thai seafood curry and tuna tartare. All were creatively and expertly prepared. We went back a second time and it was excellent. Great vibe and well decorated interior. read more

Service was great from the front door with menus in many languages, the location is great right next to the historic train station with trains coming right in from the views of the window. Bread, port wine, beer, food was amazing! read more

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We came here because they have gluten free items on their menu. We ordered the gluten free garlic bread it was delicious. The also ordered the cataplana do mar (serves 2). It was delicious. Our waiter spoke English and was friendly and warm. If you can make a reservation. We showed up a little before it opened for dinner. There was a line waiting to get in. We were seated at the bar. The entrance to the restaurant is in São Bento station by track 1. read more

Tapabento - Cataplana do mar - Portuguese Near Me - Porto, 13

This place was so hard to find! It kept rerouting us and we finally found it after seeing the line. The wait was quite long, but I'm so glad we were able to dine here. The restaurant is a lot bigger than I expected and I loved the ambiance. I got a caipirinha to drink and she ordered a glass of white wine. We shared the dumplings, presunto iberico, camarao alho, and the trifle de chocolate. The portions were great for sharing. I enjoyed every dish. The dessert was delicious and not too sweet. It started to rain, so they even gave me a poncho to wear. The staff is so sweet and friendly. Definitely stop by here if you have the chance. read more

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The restaurant is situated inside the Átrio da Estação de São Bento, a beautiful landmark and functional train station. The food here appears to be Portuguese food with a twist of Thai inspiration. The food was good, but the place gets busy - Cataplana ran out by 7:30pm on a Saturday! Reservation highly recommended. The service was still excellent, and the hostess was kind even in her turning away hungry customers. The food is as good as shown in the images, and a mix of locals and tourists were observed. I would definitely recommend this place to any - hope you check it out! read more

Tapabento - Monkfish soup - Portuguese Near Me - Porto, 13

It must be good if it's an hour wait and I decided to go here 2x during my stay in Porto! I love Tapabento! Enough variety to satisfy most but still keeping Portuguese flavor at its core.everything I had was superb. Pro tip get the children's serving of their famous dessert (it's still a very decent size!) read more

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Awesome tapas restaurant. Lived there selections and service . Waiter very experienced. We will be back ! read more

Tapabento - Ham on tomato toast , vegetarian entree ! Delicious - Portuguese Near Me - Porto, 13

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My favorite restaurant I ate at during my ten days in Portugal. Delicious food and excellent service! I was a bit wary at coming here because of the popularity with tourists and the huge line out of the door. I tried to book a reservation a week in advance via email but was told that their bookings were full, and to come when they open for lunch or dinner. The first time I tried to come for dinner, I arrived at 7PM (when they open) and the line was already down the block. I waited for 20min before leaving. The next day, I told myself I would arrive 30min before their lunch opening. For lunch, I was the first in line! The kind owner even unlocked the restaurant and let me and my mother sit inside :) an excellent act of hospitality. I tried the following and ranked them from favorite to least favorite: Peanut Foam -- SO DELICIOUS. You must get this dessert! Perfect balance of ice cream and toffee and peanut flavors Angus Steak -- the best steak I've had in all of Portugal. Beautiful cook. Oxtail Dumplings Wild Shrimp Sautéed in Garlic Salmon Ceviche -- just okay. The chips were a big soggy and the salmon quality wasn't spectacular. I wish there was more salmon and less chips! I would come back again and again just for the peanut foam! I noticed that a lot of the fibers were Korean tourists and almost all of them ordered a dish that is a pot of steamed seafood. I think it may be trending on Korean social media. It looked amazing and definitely Instagram worthy! read more

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Food: Absolutely delicious. Hands down there is a reason why the reviews are stunning and the restaurant always full....I came here 3 times during my visit to Portgual and I loved every visit. Each one I tried different dishes and I kid you not, I think I was able to try 2/3 of the menu before leaving Portugal. You can't go wrong with any of them, just look around and see what catches your eyes first! Cost: Well priced for the dishes! Happy to always come back here and eat half their menu haha Environment: The restaurant is fairly large and there are tons of seatings but these spots fill up quick especially dinner time! If you plan to walk in, try to get there before the door even opens because it'll be difficult to land a table! Service: Great service, everyone is so friendly and I loved Isabel and Alberto! They were so sweet and I felt like family by the third visit! Uniqueness: Great food, great environment and overall great vibes! If you love great quality food, this is the place to at least stop by and try once. And once you try it out, you'll be back the next day as well! read more

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One of the best meals we have ever had. It is inside sao bento train station, tucked back by the train tracks. There will be a loooong line of people trying to get a seat, so make a reservation. I emailed them about 6 weeks in advance, and they had an 8:30 free for 2, so I took it. We sat immediately with no wait despite the giant crowd. People without a res said they had waited more than an hour! Yikes. For food, it is reasonably priced for quality this high. The dishes are filling but on the smaller side. Salmon ceviche is so fresh, delicious. The fried rice is also a recommend, but the star was the irish steak. It is one of the top 5 best steaks I have ever had. So so good. Save room for peanut mousse, which tastes like an elevated butterfinger. We shared a bottle of green wine, which was the perfect companion. read more

Located inside the Porto São Bento train station, this is the best train station food we've ever had. Get a reservation, the line is out the door, for this bright and airy setting. Service at the full bar was slow. The Bochecha de Porco Confitada was very tender, and very good, served as a meal in a bowl. The Tosta de Salmão Curado Caseiro is served on bread difficult to cut, but is a tasty combination. The wine list is short and local. read more

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I was very fortunate to land a bar reso at 830 on a Saturday. Dont become discouraged when trying to find the entrance, its through the train station hidden to the left. There are many port and wine offerings so I had a half carafe of cabernet. For food I had steamed oxtail dumplings and sauteed mushroom focacia. The dumplings were 4 portion served in broth with scallion garnish. Very savory. The focaccia was overflowing with crispy mushroom and arugula. The bread was perfect to carry all the toppings. I would recommend bar seating, the staff is very helpful with recommendations and I met several new friends read more

Tapabento - Portuguese Near Me - Porto, 13

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This is a very, very popular restaurant located off track one of the Sao Bento train station in Porto. I arrived at 7p when they open and without a reservation, but was still able to be seated at their bar counter. I had oxtail dumplings and several extremely large black tiger shrimp in a Portuguese curry sauce that I could barely finish, but loved every bite. The dessert looked wonderful, but I just couldn't do it. I highly recommend the service and food of this establishment. read more

I glad that we waited the hour for dinner here. By the time we sat we were ready for some delicious food. They are known for having an eclectic mix of Portuguese and fusion dishes. That being said, we started with with the oxtail dumplings. The gravy that came with it was a perfect compliment. Next we had the Presunto Iberico Ham com Pão Tomate, or Iberico ham on tomato toast! It was something that could've been served at a tapas bar in Barcelona. Our final dish was the Wild Shrimp sautéed in garlic, much like a customary Portuguese dish, but with a richer sauce and more flavorful! I can see why this place is quite popular! Isabel, the owner/manager was very sweet and made sure everyone in line was informed of the wait. At the end of our meal, she gave us recommendations for fado and also gave my friend a plastic poncho because it had started sprinkling. Also, the restaurant has its own gender neutral bathroom. Just ask your server and you will be led to it! It's very clean!! read more

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I would eat here every single day if I could. I went here when I was on vacation in Portugal. This was truly the best restaurant I've ever been to. Top 5 restaurants in my books. We got the Thai food and seafood curry, which was so yummy!! Great piece to share as well. We also ordered the duck margret. Chef's kiss. I can't rave about this enough!!!! It's a must order. The service was remarkable and they speak good English too. The restaurant itself is super aesthetic with cute decor to match their fusion of different cultures. 11/10 would highly recommend. I'm their biggest fan!! FYI do book a reservation. I booked it pretty far in advance. Don't expect to get a table if you just walk in unless you are okay waiting for a while. read more

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Had a very nice meal here our first night in Porto! Was happy we made a reservation as it was busy. Was a bit hard to find due to construction and it being inside the train station, but once we found our way in, really enjoyed the meal and the service. One of us is Celiac, and there weren't as many gluten free options as I'd expected after reading some reviews, but really enjoyed those that were available including the delicious tiger prawn risotto and GF beer! read more

We loved loved loved this place. It was pretty crowded when we got off the train so we put our name on the list and it took about an hour during peak dinner time, so keep that in mind. The owner was incredibly nice and was running everything like a well oiled machine. Everything tasted fresh and delicious and we liked how it was smaller plates so we could try a lot of different things. You definitely have to try the peanut foam dessert. Our only complaint is the service was kind of slow but it seems coming around Portugal. read more

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Simply "WOW!" While in Porto, we primarily relied on the restaurant recommendations of the property manager where we stayed. Tapabento was one of her top recommendations. The place is small and cozy, with delicious food streaming out of their small kitchen. We did not have a reservation but were lucky enough to get a table near the kitchen counter. The food that comes out of this small kitchen is simply delicious! We were hungry, so we tried several small items starting with Tuna Tataki and Salmon Ceviche, and everything after that was a blare! No matter what we tried, we enjoyed it! The staff is young and very personable. Even though they were swamped, they always smiled and patiently answered our questions. For dessert, we tried the Peanut Foam. It was unlike anything I'd had before, and it was delicious. The staff was just fantastic! We wanted to go back there for a second time, but our schedule did not permit it. However, next time we visit Porto, Tapabento will be on top of our list! read more

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Food was the best!!! We just arrived in Porto and had lunch at the bar. The ceviche was the best I have ever had!!! It had sweet potato chips, Seaweeds etc. unbelievable! We decided to make reservations and came back for dinner. Had Thai mussels that topped mussels from Belgium we had on our 25th anniversary trip. Thanks Yelp!!! We went to Yelp to find the best restaurants just like we do in the US. read more

Tapabento - Mussels, sliced ginger, thinly sliced lemon grass!!! - Portuguese Near Me - Porto, 13

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Omg this place is so good! I saw a lot of people get the steak and Spanish omelet - will have to come back for that too. The shrimp risotto was SO tasty and quite heavy - don't plan on eating it all Our server forgot about the shrimp risotto but luckily we flagged a host and he was able to get it right away. Walked in for 2 at the bar for a Wednesday lunch, and were seated no problem. Ambiance is busy - traditional decor and completely full restaurant. read more

Great service here and a nice atmosphere right by the train station. The bread basket and sausage croquettes were great. The cod fish and potatoes dish was just okay, I didn't like how strong tasting the fish was, and the fish bones I kept having to spit out of my mouth. read more

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Tapabento was, without a doubt, one of the best restaurants I dined at during my recent two week trip to Portugal and Spain. Expectations were pretty high given their solid 5-star overall rating and the fact that this is currently the most reviewed restaurant in all of Porto (on Yelp). That said, Tapabento definitely lived up to the hype. From start to finish, our experience here was exceptional. To eat, we shared a variety of dishes. I can't remember all of them at this point, but the Wild Shrimp Risotto and Duck Magret were probably my favorites. If you are hoping to dine here, I highly recommend making reservations in advance. This restaurant is extremely popular. Upon arrival, we were seated immediately upstairs. Service was impeccable. read more

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It's right at the old train station and came with several recommendations. We had two tapas, the tuna tartare (way over sauced) and the hummus with cod which was good. We shared the mussels which were good, different than I have ever had with the addition of lemongrass in the broth. We ordered bread for dipping in the yummy stock. read more

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