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.

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!

Very good fresh seafood - wide variety of daily catch to choose from. Food is tasty with just the…read moreright flavors and seasoning... however, overall preparation and the style of some dishes was a bit simplistic, maybe even homemade. I actually liked that a lot, but I can imagine someone wanting a bit more sophistication from a rather pricey place.

My first Portuguese perceives, wonderful seaside view, very fast attentive service, yet we were not…read morethere a apeak time. Had the monk and grouper stew very good. Our sides were mixed salad, olives and perseives, all very tasty.

We enjoyed a delicious meal, sat outside and enjoyed a view of the water, and had fabulous service…read more This was our first meal on our adventure in Portugal and it's definitely worth another visit!

During our vacation in Portugal, I enjoyed the food, but it was a challenge for my spouse, who is…read morevegan. While visiting Parque Natural da Arrábida and Cabo Espichel, I was looking for a place for lunch, and was excited to see that Cantinho da Regina (Regina's Little Corner) is a vegan restaurant in Sesimbra. We figured out, when we arrived, that it actually offers both vegan and non-vegan fare. The restaurant offers indoor seating, as well as a few tables outside, with a sideways view of Praia da California (California Beach). Decor is very simple, but there were cute touches here and there. We arrived late for lunch and Regina was out of most items. We put ourselves in her hand and said we would eat whatever she had available. I was served Bacalhau Cantinho (Cod Cantinho style), and my spouse got Cogumelos Bras (Mushrooms Bras style). The dishes were nicely plated and, most importantly, tasted delicious. As Regina said, the secret ingredient was love. For dessert, we got two slices of vegan chocolate cake, which were very gooey; the texture was closer to brownie than cake. Parking is available on the street at the front; if you cannot find street parking, there is a huge parking garage to the right of the restaurant. Service is very friendly.

Great fresh seafood grilled over charcoal right outside the restaurant. We ordered the sea bream…read more(sargo) and swordfish (espada) and I would definitely recommend to not pass up the sea bream! For a couple extra bucks they bring you salad, bread and boiled potatoes to go with your fish which is a great pairing with the fish.

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!!!

The best seafood! Fresh, tasty and good service. We had choco frito with a fresh salad, pulpo,…read morelulinhas,..

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.

Another hidden gem coming down from generations. Great food super freindly and very good service.read more