What a lovely first dining experience in Lisbon! Our hotel recommended Pateo, and we decided to try…read moreit out. The staff were so warm and welcoming despite our lack of Portuguese and the food was amazing. We had a couple of cod croquettes as a starter. They were crispy on the outside and decadently creamy on the inside. For the main course, we ordered the black pork loin with asparagus breadcrumb. The chunks of succulent, juicy pork came served with a delicious tangy gravy over a bed of fried herbed potato slices. The asparagus breadcrumb turned out to be a velvety savory bread pudding. For dessert, a scoop of homemade strawberry sorbet packed with flavor. All around, an incredible meal for an extremely reasonable price!

Food was great. Service was a bit aggressive trying to upsell covert, wine, dinner.... Felt pushy…read more Waiter didn't state the 8euro fee was optional only did we find out after. Meal was delish.

If you have a longish layover in Lisbon - check out this place! Super quick Uber ride or if you…read morehave the time you can walk (it's about a mile though so if you're not a walker don't do it). Specials change every day and they are delicious. Fish is fresh and amazing. When I was there I had 1/2 dose of the grouper rice special (arroz de garoupa) and a coffee. It was like €7 total or something.

One of the best meals we had in our 2 weeks in Portugal (we were in Lisbon, Porto and Madeira)…read more Unbelievably delicious. Fresh fish and incredible wines ( I recommend the vinho verde from Calcada). And Reuben was an attentive and kind and knowledgeable server. Two nights ago we ate at at 2 star Michelin. Tonight was very different but just as delicious. Obrigada!

This was a surprise during my trip to Lisboa - recommended by a friend and it didn't disappoint…read more It's not very fancy - just walk up and order, but the food was really good! I had a salad and a cod dish (I forget the name). The salad was simple but refreshing and the cod dish was unexpected - pieces of shaved cod mixed with potatoes and accompanied with onions and olives, something I'd never tried before. I'd definitely get that again. The OJ was fresh too but had ice.

We wanted to have a drink on the top floor terrace and this is where we went to get it. It was a…read moreself service fast food restaurant, you get your trays, queue up and then order at the counter. You are served, you pay and then your order is placed on your tray and you take your order to your seats, which in this instance is outside on the terrace overlooking the Expo Centre and the river.

Definitely make a reservation online, but be aware that they charge €25 per person to secure it…read more The good news is that this amount goes toward the cost of your meal. First off, the bread they serve at the beginning is delicious, so definitely keep it at the table! It'll be perfect when you order the shrimp or clams in garlic sauce because you'll want to soak up every last bit of that delicious sauce. My top recommendations are the giant shrimp (my fave), the shrimp in garlic sauce, and the steak sandwich at the end (be sure to order the steak RARE!)

Once you eat here, you'll understand what the hype is all about. We got a table without a…read morereservation, but it was about 9 PM at night on a Friday. Holy moly, though, we are so happy that we made the trek from our hotel to this restaurant. We shared one of their giant tiger prawns on sea salt that they are so famous for, along with garlic clams in a white wine, broth, and garlic shrimp. OMG it was all SO delicious, and we couldn't get enough of the broth that came with the clams. Definitely get the bread that they offer because you need something to scoop up all that yummy garlic butter. We were also super excited because they had gluten-free bread to offer, which made my friend and partner so so happy! The service was excellent, and the server went so far as to advise us that we had originally ordered too much food, and recommended we removed one of our original selections. We're so happy that he did, because we were stuffed afterwards. The ambience is so lively, we were seated at a communal table meant for eight, so we shared it with another party, but it didn't feel too cramped. Yes, it is a bit pricier for sure, perhaps one of our most expensive in Lisbon, but well worth it. Make reservations ahead of time if you can, and ask servers for recommendations based on your preferences. Keep in mind that some of the prices are based on a kilogram, so if you want just one or two pieces, it won't be so expensive. You won't be disappointed!

Yes this place is more expensive, but then the whole Parque das Nações strip along the riverside…read moreis, and at least this place has honestly good food. Tourist trap is when they offer bad food at high price, so I won't call this a tourist trap. You probably can venture to some neighborhood fish restaurant for a better value, but otherwise, you won't be disappointed with the selection and preparation. Near the entrance they have a display case with all the fresh catches. We skipped the shellfishes as Cervajeria Ramiro is our (and the world's) favorite, and we doubted that this place can rival it. Though of course, here you can skip the hour's wait. Hubby was hoping to get the dover sole, but it was not available. We tried another flatfish, turbot, which was expertly grilled and then filleted at our table. Sides are traditional potato and greens.

Walking along the Tagus river in Lisbon, we came upon this seafood place and figured it would be…read morelike any such place in any touristy town (ie, Lincoln Road in Miami Beach). I should've known better, being in Portugal and all. The Legumes soup was honest and right, but when the octopus rice (a soupy rice dish) arrived, I was taken aback by the tenderness of the meat, the texture of the rice and the combination of flavors. Surprised not to see this place on Yelp (or T.A.) I decided to add it. A Gem for a very dim sum!

Service was fine , but food was OK. We didn't like the…read morecroquettes, at all. Fries were fine, as was the octopus salad

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Fresh seafood served by the water near the hotel we stayed at. As soon as you arrive you pick your…read moreseafood and the restaurant cooks it for you. I have seen so many species of shrimp, shell fish and fish, some that I didn't know. Most items are grilled to perfection and they have limited side dishes, but the seafood is so fresh and delicious that I personally didn't care too much about the side dishes. I did try the fresh sardines, and according to locals you should eat sardines only in months that don't have an "R" in the name of the month. Obviously May is a good month. Unfortunately I didn't like the sardines, even though they are a good size they are grilled as a whole fish (scales and guts), also the fish itself is very bony, tiny bones that are not worth the trouble. This place is walking distance from the Myriad hotel so very convenient and beats a 30 minutes taxi ride into downtown Lisbon. In the weekends the place is packed with locals, reservation is required.

I feel that this restaurant is a tourist trap. The staff really pushed selling "add'ons". We…read moredidn't really enjoy our meal. It is possible we didn't order well. I found it very expensive for what we got. It wasn't worth the money to us.

Michelin bib gourmet place located fairly far from the touristy area (need to get subway including…read morea connection). It was a fairly good place though not worth the commute. The cooking seems really home style. No fancy presentation or ingredients.... just regular components in large servings. Prices are very reasonable especially given the portions. I'd recommend the pork and clam dish. Pork was tender and very flavorful. Potato's were delicious. Main complaint was that all 3 dishes had lots of potatoes. Staff speak English.

Too lazy to make it to downtown for dinner, we decided to explore the restaurants near our hotel…read more I've always like Alentejo cuisine, and it'll be a nice change from the seafood we've been having. As usual, we are presented with several dishes of appetizers (olive, cheeses, bread) as we sit down. It's just the custom, not really a ploy to cheat customers, though I know many customers feel so. Just let the waiter know what you will like to keep, and he'll take the other dishes away, no hash feeling. Usually these appetizers are listed in the menu as well, so the cost is not necessary a surprise. Anyway, we decide to get the Açorda à Alentejana, the classic soup from the region made with bread, loads of garlic, finely chopped coriander, and poached eggs. It's a light soup, garlicky and definitely great for a cool night or if you have a cold. I couldn't decide between the Porco à Alentejana (pork w clam) and the stewed lamb, but ended up with lamb. The broth is lighter than I expected, but the lamb is very tender, and you can tell from the bones it's a really young lamb, so it's a good thing they keep the seasoning light. They have many wines from the Alentejo region, including some half bottles, we ended up with one that's €6.50. Quite good, with notes of dried plums, though a bit strong for the dish itself.

Make sure to stop by if you are a die hard seafood lover. We came for lunch however they were still…read moreclosed but we were allowed to sit and stay. Seeing how hungry we were, we were able to order a couple of dishes like shrimps,lobster, beer and salad. Great service. Not everyone speaks English but we are able to get by.

We had a cod egg salad for the first time here and it was delicious. This is a dish that we can't…read moreget at home in California. Also loved their knives clams. I am used to knowing it as razor clams but here they listed as knives clams. The clams were very fresh and tasty. The steamed Dungeness crab was good, however, the body parts didn't have much meat in it. They give you a hammer to break the leg shells and it worked fine, just a little messy. Good service. My only complaint was that they didn't offer any salads. When I asked the server if they have a mixed salad he said no and the only vegetable they have is fries. . .

Wow! Without a doubt, the octopus lagiero style is the best octopus I've ever had, anywhere! My…read morewife thought her salmon was outstanding too. You'll find that the service, selection, quality, and intimacy of Cacique can't be beat. Miguel will treat you like gold! We will try and return as often as we can.

This was our first meal in Portugal and we knew very little about their food. We got lucky at…read moreCacique. The waitress was most helpful in guiding us to an excellent meal. Then the owner came to our table and insisted we share an after-dinner drink at no charge. If you stay in this part of town, take advantage of this restaurant.