This is an awesome seafood restaurant in a great location across from boardwalk and beach access…read more Fresh, great preparations and service. Get involved!

Really good location facing the sea. Sea food is really…read moregood and service is also quite good. One of the best options for sea food at Sesimbra. Difficult parking in the area.

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!!!

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

A wonderful restaurant in the lovely town of Setúbal. My husband loves grilled meats and this is…read morethe place for it. He enjoyed every last bite of the enormous amount of food on his platter. The grilled steak was served on a salt tablet and you swept the meat over it before eating. My husband described it as 'melt in your mouth'. As I'm a vegetarian, I opted for the grilled vegetable platter and sides. The kitchen went out of their way for me and it was perfect from first bite to the last. Especially the grilled eggplant. The wine was quite lovely too.

This was a magnificent little find…read more They were super accommodating without reservations and swapping out sides on our sons dish from potato to white rice. It would have been a 5 star rating if not for the fact that the lamb was super chewy and all fat, and the vegetables were drenched in oil. My fish selection was perfection! As was my husband's steak. I had the fish soup and was surprised to see it had macaroni pasta in it, so that was a first. Wine was good, and the ambiance was wonderful outside in the square. Inside was nice and by the time we left, it was packed.

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.

When I asked my friend in Lisbon where to go for seafood, she told us that she usually go to…read moreSetubal for seafood as the ones in Lisbon is not quite as fresh. Then another Portuguese local recommended this place. We didn't come during peak lunch hour, but the place was still rather busy. This place is not exact on the waterfront, separated from it by a wide street, though the view is quite open. We are glad the menu is available in English and the waiter is also fluent in English. We ordered a sole, and a risotto. Overall, it was a very enjoyable dinner, the quality of seafood is very good, and the price very reasonable. There are lots of seafood restaurants lining the street and as it was our first time eating here we don't know how it measures up to its neighbors, but it was definitely a pleasure experience.

Halfway into a very informative historical tour of Portugal, our tour guide informed us that we…read morewould be having lunch at Restaurante O Miguel. Since he is a local, he highly recommended that we order the Fried Squid meal. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a friendly employee that led us to a table within the outdoor seating area. After providing us with menus, we ordered one fried squid meal and two glasses of the Periquita Rosé. 10 minutes later our meal arrived at our table. The fried squid was absolutely delicious. It was perfectly fried so that the exterior of the squid was crispy (not dry), and the inside was surprisingly juicy. The pairing of fries with the squid was so delightful that we ordered a second fried squid meal to share amongst ourselves. The Periquita Rosé was just ok in our opinions. However, my wife and I are not fans of Rosé, we merely tried it because our tour guide recommended it. We ended up ordering a round of the Planalto dry white wine, which was better in our opinions. If the fried squid meal was an accurate depiction of how the other meals on their menu taste, I'm disappointed that we couldn't have revisited this restaurant at least two more times. I HIGHLY recommended this restaurant to any seafood lover!

WOW!! If your are in Setabúla you must eat here! The bread is homemade unbelievable, olives of…read morecourse fresh and fabulous. We chose the Doná Ermelinda Rosé wine ...also phenomenal. For a dinner to share we had the Arroz do Cherne....the ABSOLUTE best fish stew with Ston Bass, shrimp and rice. The spices were unbelievable and the fish caught same day. I think Ston Bass same as Sea Bass‍. Service was great! Don't miss it!

If you want fresh seafood, this is the place. Service is not so good but again, it's Portugal and…read morelunch normally takes 2 hours. It is nothing fancy, however, you get to pick out your own fresh fish and they will grill it for you. The salads are waste of time but potatoes are delicious. So as long as you have time and want fresh seafood, this is your place. One thing I really liked is at the end of their luncheon, the owner sits with all the staff and they share their meal before siesta, definitely nice to see.

On the last night of a 10 day trip to Portugal we booked O Batel, not necessarily realizing what a…read moretreat we were in for. Oh wow! The food here was out of this world, matching also the view and friendly service we got to experience as well! This restaurant is right along the beach, the front room get sea breeze and looks out upon the ocean. The staff is so excited to help and offer suggestions. We had our 4 month old daughter with us who was treated like royalty by the staff. We got a port tonico - they have a good wine selection, but I do wish they had more gins...that's literally my only point of feedback for this restaurant! We followed our aperitivo with a veal croquette with anchovy mayo - it was stunning. We had this beautiful ewe's cheese grilled with toasted bread that was out of this world, we had amazing scallops that were maybe on of the best bites we had on the trip, and a great arroz negro with cuddlefish. Dessert was good too with chocolate mousse and creme brulee. Every single dish was a hit, and that Ewe's cheese was just so out of this world!

We have been touring Europe for 2 weeks now. Best experience of all! Octopus Rice, in a steaming…read morecassoulet. Ceviche, so balanced and smooth. Cróquets, Crème Brûlée with Kaffir Lime. Beef cheeks with a Mashed Potato dish that was so succulent. The team is amazing. Thank you!