Great food,great service and the views are beautiful, like eating in paradise . Great place to…read morebring friends and family.

On a tiny alley in the back roads of Old Town Olhão, you will find a tiny tasquinha with old world…read morecharm, excellent service, and outstanding food at very reasonable prices. It is called Tasca O Galo, some calling it Tasquinha O Galo, roughly translating to tavern of the cock (get your mind out of the gutter, it's a rooster dammit). TripAdvisor told us that they opened at 18:00, but they often get things wrong (leading me to tell them to shove my 'Top Contributor' designation a few years back) and we were 30 minutes early for dinner. No worries, we will come back shortly, I told the nice lady who spoke pretty good English. A cute little place, maybe a wine cellar a couple of centuries ago, they have three four-tops and two tables for two, so you had better get there early if you want to eat. There are cocks all over the place in tribute to their name and to the Rooster of Barcelos, one of the most common symbols of Portugal. This tavern has a comfy and homey feel, the perfect spot for a tasty southern Portuguese meal with some influence from a few other delicious cuisines (Belgian/French, Thai, Japanese, Italian, and others). We started with a bottle of 2016 Herdade Grande (€15), a robust red (tinto) from Alentejo, the gastronomical capital of Portugal well known for their excellent wines. Along with the tasty red, we ordered a basket of fresh, homemade breads (€1.50), a delicious olive tapenade (€1), and a bowl of fried potato cubes with slices of savory chorizo (€4) ... YUM! My better half ordered a spinach and cheese omelette (€8.50), more like an Italian fritatta than an omelette, coming with a side of hot, crispy fries. My wife gave me two thumbs-up, a definite winner in her book. I decided on the filet with roquefort sauce (€18), cooked medium/medium-well, also coming with a side of fries, a savory cooked cabbage, that I thought were onions, and a dab of pureed plum compote. The filet, three good size medallions, was one of the most tender cuts of meat in memory and the roquefort sauce sublime, plentiful enough to coat my crispy fries as well. The only faux pas, and I am not sure it was unintentional, was that my filet was cooked much closer to rare than medium/medium-well. I am not a blood lover and normally would have sent it back, but after giving it a try, I found it tender and flavorful without gushing blood all over my decadent roquefort sauce. The chef obviously knows what he or she is doing, but following orders is obviously not a forté. Finishing our meal off by splitting a dark chocolate mousse sprinkled with sea salt and a hint of chili pepper (€3.50), we left very well satiated with thoughts of 'what will I have next time'. Being new residents of Olhão, we will likely be returning to Tasca O Galo for years to come. Less than €38 for a bottle of wine and a meal like that, all I can say is ... HOOAH! CombatCritic Gives Tasca O Galo 9 Bombs Out Of 10 ... With A 1 Bomb Deduction For A Chef Who Thought They Knew Better Than The Customer ... More Bombs Are Better!

We found this place through Yelp and wanted to grab a quick dinner as we were passing through town…read more They had 1 table left for us (we didn't make a reservation, but I would) and they were super nice! We got 2 orders of the tempura shrimp, the vegetable risotto, and the fish and vegetable risotto. Everything was AMAZING. Great shrimp, AMAZING fish and some of the creamiest and best risotto I have ever had and the vegetable risotto was topped with little garlic chips/crisps. Devine. We also got 2 orders of fries, which the server forgot about but when we reminded him they were out super fast. Great. Defiantly recommend if you are in town.

So after awhile, many crave a traditional burger in a country where burgers are not staples of the…read morefood society. After a few weeks traveling in Spain, I was in need of a juicy burger and Tommy Mel's hit the spot! As with most restaurants in Spain, do not expect a early dinner or late lunch as times vary versus traditional eating hours outside of Europe. The hours on Yelp may be off, as I showed up around five only to find it closed and not opening for a few more hours. With that said, the restaurant is centrally located in Seville, which makes it not too much of a jaunt if staying in the city center. The inside of the restaurant boasts that traditional 50's vibe that most Americans have become accustomed too, although everything was clean and there was plenty of seating. Staff was decent, but do not expect superb service, which is fine by me as I have gotten used to the way most restaurant staff in Europe operate. The menu boats plenty of good American diner food, typical hot dogs, burgers, fries, shakes, et cetera and prices are very affordable. They also offer some tasty alcoholic beverages, which I had a sip of one and it was on point!! Ended up ordering a cheeseburger with avocado and a side of fries, which took no time at all to arrive. The burger was cooked to perfect (medium), and had a nice grill top taste to it, which maintaining its juiciness. As for the side of fries, they portioned them perfectly as some restaurants serve you way too many, and as for the taste, I would chalk them up to subpar in taste and crispness. Worth a stop in the end? Well it depends, I would not necessarily go out of the way to ignore the local goods to eat at Tommy Mel's, but I would suggest it if you need a burger and fries fix.

As an American visiting Seville visiting this homage to American diners, the level of meta here was…read moreheavy. The execution and decor of the place are seamless - from the 50s American rock-n-roll on the jukebox to the bellhop waiter/waitress outfits, you'd be forgiven if you thought you had walked straight into Mel's diner in Hollywood (or in Happy Days). Service was friendly and prompt - they let us in pretty close to the 4:30p afternoon siesta/break and didn't rush us at all. Food was a decent approximation of a diner, but not a true US diner experience. I got the chicken tacos, which I found too fatty (I noticed that seems to be a trend with Spanish chicken, served mostly dark meat and fatty - really didn't work with the richness of guac, cheese, etc) for me. My wife enjoyed her burger - solid if a touch overcooked. Fries were great and props for having the Heinz ketchup. Fun place to visit and relatively unique for Spain. Not a bad option if you are craving some American-style food, if not quite quintessential US diner greasy spoon awesomeness.

My partner and I were exploring outside of lisbon and needed a place to eat. I saw this on multiple…read moreguides and really wanted some porce! Food: 5/5 Super fresh. It seems like this establishment is just him and his wife thus the limited seating ( 9 seats). It does take time for the food to come out so do not come here if you are in a rush! But, the food is well worth it! Everything was tasty and well worth the price! Service and Vibes: 5/5 There is nothing bad I can say about this. He is super nice and helps you practice your Portuguese! All in all, definitely coming back when I am in town!

The most charming , special lunch experience. Every dish we had was superb ; melon with Jamon,…read moresteak and baked fish. All perfectly cooked and seasoned. The intimate restaurant opens itself to meet people and chat with the owners. This meal was a highlight on my road trip through Portugal.