This is in the tourist area of Cascais, but it was recommended to me by the hotel. It is located…read moreright behind the police station. They are closed on Wednesday. This is the only restaurant in Portugal that asked for a tip. Afterwards I realized they ripped me off because VAT was included in my meal price. Don't fall for the tip is not included, it might be because I am American. My server was on the grumpy side and never once smiled, but I think that is his personality, he smiled for no one. Food: I ordered the pasta with chile, calamari, and shrimp. It was a unique pasta with garlic and tiny amounts of ginger, that played very well and there was like 2 chile rings and then calamari and shrimp. The pasta was cooked perfectly and right amount of sauce that just played well together. The calamari was cooked to perfection as was the shrimp but a few were not cleaned properly but everything tasted good. The chile did have a tiny bite so somebody might think this is spicy but was not for me, finally something with flavor. I did not eat all the pasta because then I ordered the octopus. The octopus was not cleaned properly but the texture was spot on and the taste was great, I added some of my own hot sauce on the side to give it some kick. Odd to have a boiled egg with the octopus, good taste but the green ring indicates the egg was overcooked. Everything was temperature hot and served fairly quickly. WiFi available. I should have just ordered the pasta because that was fantastic! The octopus was okay but took some work to clean. The pasta gives this place a 5. Service and tip with VAT already included would drop to 2. The octopus is 3 stars. But the pasta was the best meal thus far in Portugal.

Very nice restaurant recommended by our tour guide so I feel it may be a bit touristy. The food is…read moregood but a little pricy. Service was good but it was the only restaurant I was asked if I want to leave an additional tip, hence place for tourist. There's no need to leave a tip in Europe. Tip is already built into the price. Food was good and service was good as well.

Wonderful dinner, excellent seafood dishes served by great staff…read more The risotto with shrimp was delicious, the bacalhau was yummy. Obrigado.

Vacation Time - we definitely loved being in Portugal because there is so much seafood to enjoy !…read moreThis was one of our last places on this trip. Hubby and I ordered the Sea Bream and it was fresh as ever! So good ! Lovely service and warm weather had us sitting outside and enjoying the Euro Summer vacay !! Loved every moment of our time here !

Pretty restaurant right on the beach. Seafood is fresh and delicious. LOVED the clams bulhão pato-…read morerecommend ordering bread for soaking up the garlicy lemon white wine sauce. Whole fish baked in salt was perfectly cooked. An impressive dish, de-boned tableside and served with sides.

Beautiful restaurant with excellent food and service and an incomparable view of the ocean next to…read moreyour table. They do sit you down with a couple of dishes on your table that are not complimentary so keep that in mind. You can decline them. Definitely the freshest in fish and seafood!

During our Sintra tour, our guide Henrique took us to a restaurant located by the beach. I imagine…read moreit gets quite crowded in the summer. We sat outside and enjoyed a whole fish (sea bream) along with Arroz de Marisco. The fish was cooked perfectly. The service was very friendly, and I highly recommend this place.

GREAT SEAFOOD AND VIEW ======================…read more Our family member booked us a huge table for lunch at the end of July. We had a big group of ten at a long table overlooking one of the most beautiful beaches. Normally a great view and decent cuisine don't go hand and hand, but I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered sole after my family member recommended it. My husband walked out right after we got there because of the smell of seafood. He found another place to eat nearby. If you like seafood with a beautiful view make a reservation. You may need a private driver though because parking is a problem.

Quite possibly one of the best restaurants I've been to. There are huge windows that overlook the…read morewater not too far away. The ambiance is light and airy and the staff were kind. We were given bread and olives to start (including gluten-free bread - woohoo!) We ordered vino verde for the table. We were shown many options of fresh fish and were told the different ways we could have it prepared. My sister, husband, and myself got the sea bass cooked in salt and enjoyed with potatoes and green beans. It was absolutely delicious. If I find myself in the area again (I sure hope I do!), I will gladly be back.

Cascais is an affluent area right across the bay from Lisbon. This restaurant is located on the…read morecliffs just above the ocean with great views and spectacular food. Keep in mind that with the location, view and great food comes a price tag, but worth it if you are a foodie. We started with octopus salad (incredible if you like octopus), shrimp cooked in olive oil and spices, and a half dozen oysters. My cousin's husband ordered a 4.4 lb lobster and loved it. Needless to say, he ordered no sides. My cousin and I split a whole fish cooked Portuguese style with potatoes and some veggies. Waiter brought it whole, but deboned it and served it for us. Service was as expected from a high end restaurant. Decided to go to Belem in Lisbon for nata, so skipped dessert. Overall, if you have an important business deal, a special occasion or just want a great meal, O'Faroleiro will make it special. Cheers!

This is 1 of 2 restaurants in the hotel. The other has a Michelin star and is wonderful but this…read moregem is equally satisfying albeit in a more casual setting. The service is excellent, the menu items are varied and delicious and the setting overlooking the ocean is perfect. AND, the bartender make this best sparkling sangria ever. Definitely a winning combination.

My family recently stayed there at the hotel for four nights. We did the Michelin star restaurant…read moreone night -which was unbelievably great -but even the regular restaurant is equally amazing. There is a dreamy, gothic ambiance and elegance to the hotel while at same time it feels very clean and upscale. As with the Michelin portion of the restaurant, you are seated front and center to an epic view of the rocky shoreline at Guincho. Low key early Bacharach w Dionne Warwick music bubbles in the background. Nice low key lighting. Total vibes. We tried several dishes and everything was delicious. Not a bad one in the bunch. A lot of fish based dishes with Portuguese touches . Perfect proportions. Super tasty. All the management and service remembered all my family's general food, drink, wine, breakfast preferences throughout our stay, especially main waiter Rue who took great care of us, as well as Fortaleza do Guincho hotel manager Victor and his assist Alexander. Highly recommend this place.

The seafood tray for two was beyond delicious. Went here last July 2025. Staff, ambiance and food…read morewas excellent.

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.

Profresco is a fish market on the north side of Peniche away from tourist traps. It's a casual but…read moreclean restaurant with nice sunset views of the ocean. The service was good and seafood was amazing. The platter had a wonderful shellfish selection which was exciting even if some might feel strange to consume. They house cocktail was delicious as well. Highly recommended!

We rented bikes from down at the waterfront on our first full day in Peniche in an effort to see…read morethe entire peninsula in all its glory. It was a mild, Spring day, but we did find ourselves warm as we biked the 6.5 miles our the perimeter. On the northern edge of the peninsula, about 2.5 hours into our stop and go bike journey, we came across Profresco and the fish market there and had to stop for our break. We were so glad we did too as the food was fresh, the water was cold, and it was a beautiful lunch experience. We ordered an octopus burger and a seafood burger - both came with finely cut, fresh fries and the seafood burger also came with a garden salad. We ordered olives for an appetizers with two bottles of still water to down before heading out. Loved it.

Had lunch here mid week. Restaurant was not busy, but it was a beautiful day out and we sat at the…read morewindow overlooking the nice beach. Had some nice local wine to start with some muscles and a garlic shrimp pot to share for the table. Shrimp was fresh and tasty. Mussels were just ok, I'd pass again. The entree we ordered was a large red fish baked in salt for all 4 of us at the table. It was phenomenal! We also orders 3 desserts to share and they were really well done. I'm not a dessert person so I couldn't tell you what they were, but everybody loved them. You can see the photos and guess for yourself! This place is not a "locals joint" so you get a great view and good food, but you're not going to experience a local feeling.... but it's ok the view and food make up for it!!

Still one of the best fish restaurants in Cascais area. I come here for 30 years and make a point…read moreto have a dinner every time I come to Portugal. Service is wonderful with some of the waiters working here since I first dined here. Tonight's dinner, a simple "robalo ao sal" with a wonderful bottle of Duas Quintas red.

Off the beaten path but well worth the walk. Great views of the water, the marina, and the moonlit…read moresky at the right time of night, and far from the madding crowd. Food was exquisitely prepared (a notch above the touristy stuff I sampled elsewhere) and the service was attentive and quick. I had the ceviche app (octopus salad was sold out) and sea bass with coriander rice. Both were excellent. The ceviche was fresh, tasty and you are given a good amount. Hard to tell what everything was, but there were definitely different kinds of shellfish and fish in there. The sea bass was cooked just right and the accompaniments were perfect. Presentation was also very cool as the thin filets were rolled into two spirals (without breaking). All in for two courses, glass of wine and tip was 44 Euros.

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