Muitoooooo bom!! So good !! Absolute recommend you must come here and get house bacalau!!!!!read more

Stopped here while visiting friends. Very small quaint place…read morewith good food. My husband and I shared the octopus and cod lagerio dish. Was very good the olive oil made this dish stand out. Service was good and attentive

My wife and I were in Portugal and we took a day trip to Cascais and we kinf of just walked around…read more We did see this place on Yelp and I was jonesing for a whole fish. I decided to get some olives with my beer. I ate half of them before my big beer came! I ordered a whole sea Bream and a couple baskets of bread. The whole fish was spectacular and the veggies were done to perfection! We actually met a couple of women next to us and we say them the next day 40 miles away in the Lisbon Hills! Reasonable price and fantastic service.

Great spot for some fresh seafood! Tried the squid which were indescribably good. Succulent, well…read moremarinated yet light, simple, and just so fresh. We also got the grilled sardines. They were as expected. Generally, seafood isn't cleaned by default (fish bile is not removed, shrimp is not deveined, etc.) so I had to do some cleaning but they were fresh and good too. Very salty, but you can avoid the skin to avoid the salt. Both mains came with a side. Choices were salad, boiled potatoes, or fries. Tried the salad and fries and got some rice as an additional side. Not too pricey either.

I never got to finish this review from our Portugal trip this past Spring…read more We visited the town of Cascais while in Lisbon. Cascais was highly recommended by the hotel concierge and an expat we met while in line at Pasteis de Belem. We decided to search for restaurants that are off the beaten path and luckily came across Melody. It was cozy and had a small outdoor dining area. The menu was pretty expansive and the portions were generous for the price. Since we've had lots of seafood during our trip so far, I asked our friendly and wonderful server for his recommendations on their beef menu. I opted for Bitoque à Melody. This was a generous portion of steak in mushroom cream sauce which was outstanding. My husband ordered Salmão Grelhado, a grilled salmon filet and baby potatoes served with garlic and garlic pepper in a light olive oil sauce. For dessert, server recommended 2 that are popular, but it didn't stand out as much as the savory items.

What a great place for dinner. I had the steak, which was cooked to perfection and so tender, while…read moremy wife had the shrimp. For dessert she had the gelato and said it was amazing! The service was friendly and professional The gentleman who served us was also helpful when we had questions.

Delicious meal near the sea in the arts district of Cascais…read more I had the tuna and my husband had the steak, we shared the caldo verde. Everything was great. Service was excellent.

First dinner on our own and it was a winner start to finish. Unfortunately we didn't know a…read morePortugese word on the bill and thought it meant tip included. Found out days later how to read the bill so felt terrible but by then in another city. Have had better codfish and cream but it was fine. Husband's fish and clams was delicious. Desserts both fantastic. Would return in a heartbeat. Super friendly service.

We arrived in Cascais to find our chosen lunch spot closed so wandered into the Marina and were…read morepersuaded into Valerio by a descriptive welcoming waiter. Its nice inside, and serves lively locals having a good time. I wanted a lighter vegetarian lunch, so I ordered the bruschetta (vibrant colorful portrayal shaped like a heart!! Yum) and vegetable gratin (hot, cheesy with a diverse medley of veggies. My husband enjoyed his codfish abras-- a local specialty. The waiter brought us bread, olive oil, olives before we could digest the menu, without asking and charged us for it. It was delicious but I do think they should ask if its not complimentary., so I docked a star.

Entreaguas sits slightly outside Cascais' main tourist strip, which gives it the feel of a…read morerestaurant you discover through local recommendations rather than tourist traffic. The setting is beautiful, with ocean views and a dining room that embraces a classic nautical style without feeling overly themed. We started with a crab salad, which was fresh and well balanced. For mains we ordered whole sea bass and giant prawns, both of which highlighted the quality of the seafood. The prawns in particular were enormous--closer to small lobster tails than typical shrimp--and cooked perfectly. The standout dish of the meal was the Cream Seafood Cataplana. Cataplana refers to the traditional sealed copper cooking vessel used to prepare the dish. At Entragus, the seafood version is served in a rich, creamy sauce that coats the shellfish beautifully. The seafood remained tender and sweet while the sauce added a luxurious, velvety texture that brought everything together. Service throughout the meal was excellent--professional, attentive, and polished. With its ocean views, authentic coastal atmosphere, and excellent seafood, Entragus feels like one of those Cascais restaurants that locals quietly point visitors toward when they want them to eat well.

Very nice place the white linen table cloths and wait stall was excellent too…read more Just try it you will see

Hifen is so special. I had the absolute pleasure of having dinner here while visiting Cascais, and…read moreit was a highlight. I was dining solo, and while that's never ideal for tapas (I can only order so many dishes for just me!) it's still very friendly for solo diners and I had two dishes (summer octopus and goat cheese salad, both to die for) and dessert (also a must here!). I really came for the cocktails, and those exceeded my expectations. So much so that I couldn't help but order three! If you're in Cascais even for one night, make a reservation here. If they don't have your ideal time online, give them a call. I was initially only able to book a 9:30 pm reservation and when I called, they were willing to change this to whatever time I wanted.

Cute spot along the main road with a very friendly staff, extensive menu, and delightful drinks. If…read moreyou like spicy drinks, I highly recommend the flaming reposado. I definitely want to come back and try more things on the menu. The polvo de verão was definitely tasty as was the bite of this banana tartlet I stole from my mom's plate.

Outstanding service. Delicious food. Pass by the touristy square and head up the hill to this great…read morefamily-owned restaurant. Eat upstairs on the patio. Ask if the sardines are in season (late May to June). Order the shrimp or the octopus. The white sangria is delicious, and the fruit juices are fresh made to order. The owner is humble, kind, and interested without being intrusive. Fantastic.

Very nice restaurant! From the outside it does not look like a decent one, but with the first floor…read moreand the very good food it is definitely worth a visit! We had the salmon and the tuna and it was really, really good. Paired with a pint of beer for 2,50 EUR, there's nothing you can do wrong :)

First off, you need to make a reservation. The restaurant is small and very popular. I was able to…read moremake a reservation for the same day though, because luckily Portugal had a World Cup match that night. We sat inside the cantina side. Our server was adorable and bubbly with a great sense of humor. She did get really busy though toward the end of our meal and it was a challenge to flag her down for our check. With that said, she provided exceptional service earlier. This is the kind of place you want to go to with others who love tasting a variety of dishes. I went with my family who is not into that concept, and so I had to choose just one dish that I would not be sharing, as no one else wanted to share theirs either. Some of the dishes were quite small, but mine was not! I ordered the octopus which was cooked to perfection and had a mix of potatoes and greens underneath. Would definitely order this again! It was one of the best octopus dishes I've ever had. The one thing we did share was the croquettes. They were delightful, but kind of expensive as they were 1.70Euros each and were literally one bite, but a very flavorful bite at that. I also had a few glasses of their summer sangria which I rather enjoyed. I would return here when in Cascais again, but maybe with a different group of people so that we can treat it as tapas as it should be instead of individual dishes. There's so much more I want to try from their menu!

My wife and I did not have a reservation but were able to get seated inside (small inside area but…read moreit was chill). We split 3 dishes and definitely couldn't do a 4th as the portions were perfect to share. Dishes we ordered were the octopus with Migas, the wild crispy shrimps and the Ze Povinho which is black pork cheeks slow cooked in red wine. The octopus was incredibly tender and served over potatoes that had a lot of flavor. The shrimps were 4 large (prawns not sure why they were called shrimo?) were fried but nice and juicy. The puree of the avocado and mango with the prawns was a winning combo! We were both pretty full but ate every bit of the pork beef cheeks which was served with au gratin potato that had a hint of dill in it which I was surprised I like as I'm not a huge dill fan.. Once we got to this spot and this are in general we knew it was the place to be at. Monday evening and packed!

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!!

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.