As I continue to slowly get through the large list of review drafts I wrote when I was in Portugal,…read moreat this point, a bit over 3 months ago, in no particular order... this was one of two places that ended up on my list of places I had to try a famous bifana sandwich when I was in Lisbon, the other being O Trevo the next day. To both of them equally I say, there are very few places I'd be willing to stand in line for an hour for, and few of them involve meat on bread. Luckily, being the off-season, I didn't have *any* wait to order a sandwich. Unluckily, being the off season, that's also because it kept raining off and on, and this is a strictly take-out affair. So I ended up eating the sandwich under a nearby awning. In nicer weather conditions, though, there are plenty of nearby benches to sit on right there. Would i wait in a long line? I would not. But it was a legitimately great sandwich, great fluffy bread, great cheese if you splurge on cheese (as of a couple months ago, they were 3.5 euro without cheese, 5.5 with cheese), and solid, juicy, meaty meat, even if I do *personally* prefer the thin-sliced version like the other place I went, did. For how filling they are, that'd make them pretty darn affordable, if you don't add cheese, which I would probably keep doing anyway if I lived here, I'd just go when it was the off-season and not busy, *and* not raining*. At least as of when I was there, being a takeout place, they didn't have much in the way of drinks, but there was an unrelated business in the next alcove over selling cheap large glasses of beer and large blended fruity pineapple drinks. p.s. Make sure to absolutely douse your sandwich in mustard and chili oil, if you like spicy food like I do. They're self-serve, and great.

Two years running this was our favorite bifana…read more Location was a bit challenging as only the door leading into the restaurant was for locals while the window on the other side served all others. The challenge was the limited sidewalk in front and the lines extend across the street. People don't always realize they're standing in the middle of a street until they get honked at by a car. Menu was posted on the left behind the window. Plain and with cheese bifanas topped the menu but there were other choices as well like carne asada, egg and fish. Cash was the only tender accepted. The pork in the bifanas was constantly simmered and pulled out to make each sandwich individually. The bread was chibatta like and quite soft that enveloped the strips of pork. I added piri piri aauce and yellow mustard (big squirt bottles available on the counters to each side of the window) which gave it more flavor. A simple but great local sandwich. To avoid lines come at odd hours. I also came a little after lunch hour in moderate rain and there was just one person ahead of me.

This place was one of my favorites to visit and enjoy the Portugal experience. In the morning, I'd…read morewalk over while the city was waking up and enjoy my well prepared latte and delicious pastry. Here is where I'd reflect on the beauty and energy of Lisbon. I was grateful to be here at this time watching people engaging in conversations and living. The service here was always great and the ambiance was wonderful. I'm returning again to relive the experience. The baguette sandwiches were tasty. Prices were reasonable. In

A great place to stop by for an afternoon pastry. I was able to get a table around 4:30pm when it…read morewasn't too busy. The service was great! The pastries were delicious, particularly the pastel de nata and gourmandise.

The restaurant is tucked away on a steep hill with stairs. It has outside and indoor seating no…read morea/c. We sat inside and it has restrooms. We ordered the Salmon and 2 eggs. It was tasty. The service was prompt and courteous.

Lovely ambiance, friendly staff, and absolutely amazing food. I love everything about this place -…read more5 stars all the way!

A friend had highly recommended this spot when I said I was going to Lisbon. It was conveniently…read morelocated across the street from the hotel I stayed at. We had reservations for a party of 2 on a Saturday at 6 PM. When you check in, they give you a slip of paper which has a QR code on it for you to access the menu later, and we were promptly seated upstairs. The menu is conveniently available in several languages (you select your language at the bottom of the main menu page). We were at a long table for 6, with us sitting on the inside and another couple sitting at the end, and the table settings in between us were cleared, so it didn't feel like we were on top of one another. I appreciated that the server gave recommendations that would be good for two people. We went with most of his recommendations (shrimps on garlic sauce (it's labeled as spicy, but it's really not), clams on garlic, tiger prawns grilled on bed of salt) and added some of our own (razor clams and lobster roll). All the seafood tasted fresh, bursting with flavor from the buttery garlic sauce, which we sopped up with garlic bread. The bread is brought to the table when you first get seated. It's not free, which I was aware of, but I knew it would go well with the dishes we ordered. The razor clams were juicy and sweet. The lobster roll was good, but not something I would order again when there's so many other fantastic seafood choices. I usually don't drink beer, but felt that it was appropriate since we were at a cervejaria, so I ordered a bottle of Sagres Bohemia. It went perfectly with the seafood. My SO, who doesn't drink alcohol, got peach iced tea. I wanted to get the prego sandwich for dessert, but my SO was pretty much full at that point, so I ordered a tarte whisky and a cappuccino for myself. The whisky ice cream layer in the tarte was nice and refreshing. I was shocked when we got the bill and it came out to less than 50€. This meal would have cost so much more in the US. You pay via tablet at the end and I left a generous tip in appreciation of the wonderful meal and service. They get you in and out of there quick, but it never felt like we were being rushed out. I highly recommend this spot if you are looking for some fresh, delicious seafood in Lisbon.

A great seafood shellabration here! Came here with rave Yelp reviews and friend recommendations. We…read morecame during an off time so it wasn't as busy. You check in and then they ask you wait in their waiting area next door which looks a little bare and the outside patio seems like a smoking area. After we were called, we walked upstairs to a brightly-lit dining room. Lots of serving staff and all very friendly. Their menu is extensive and it's great they have photos too! My favorites had to be the giant tiger prawn, razor clams, and the crab head, but everything was tasted good and the seafood tasted fresh. Would recommend!

Bifana was on my bucket list while visiting Lisbon and Solar da Madalena floated to the top of that…read morelist. For those who haven't had one, the bifana is a staple of tender, simmered meat (usually visible somewhere in the restaurant) and placed between a fresh piece of bread. Traditionally just meat and sauce from the vat of simmering meat juices. This was close to the Rossio section of Lisbon, making it very convenient to various attractions. They also had other meat pies, codfish cakes and French fries. Staff were very friendly (and spoke English for those visiting) with a chill and casual vibe. Perfect for a quick lunch close to the square to sit and enjoy a lunch or light dinner.

Solar de Madalena: This cozy little Lisbon spot serves up bifanas, Portugal's porky pride, with a…read moreside of Inquisition-era tension. So we were told, back in the day, eating pork was how you proved you were a good little Catholic convert. No pressure! I passed on the meat sweats and opted for the fish sandwich, which, thankfully, didn't come with 500 years of interfaith drama. Cute place. My fish sandwich was excellent. I'm a sarcastic ahole but I had to.

I stopped at Marcelino Pão & Vinho after shopping at the local market. My meal, the Arroz de…read moreMarisco, was a generous portion. The server asked if I'd like a side of bread to dip in the sauce, and it was an excellent recommendation. The dish itself was a very filling portion and quite flavorful. The seafood was fresh, the prawns were my favorite. The server was very attentive. My party sat outside; at one point I was fanning myself and the server, unprompted, brought out and set up a fan for me. It was such a nice, thoughtful touch. He also made sure our sangria glasses were never empty and that we enjoyed our meal. This was my first meal in Portugal and it was a great experience! They had many delicious looking dishes and had a nice variety of options to satisfy any palate.

One too many glasses of Vinho Verde led to my decision to dine here when I knew, given the whole…read moreset up, would be a trap. Not even the empty tables on a Saturday night jostled my alcohol soaked brain to realization that maybe, just maybe, this was a bad idea. Food was bland, tasteless and outrageously overpriced. It took a very, very long time to come out, but they were pretty and made for great pics. A+ for presentation. Our server was friendly enough. A victim of my own folly was I indeed. You can skip this one.

One of the only late night options in Alfama and we loved…read moreit. The bartender is jokey and if you're lucky he'll prank you. We enjoyed the bifana the most and came back for more but all the snacks are good. The drinks are carefully prepared despite the place feeling divey. Awesome secret spot. No frills.

I didn't want a fancy/expensive restaurant, just a sandwich. A local restaurant greeter sent me to…read morethis tiny cafe. My pork sandwich and fries were very good as was the service. I heard another patron say that the vegetarian (or vegan?) sandwich was excellent. The cook told her that she makes the "meat" in-house. Going 4 stars because it's not a gourmet restaurant but there was nothing wrong.

OMG !!! We did a…read morewalking food tour around Lisbon, and this was our last stop. OMG !!! The custard tart was to die for. Delicious. A perfect way to end the food tour. OMG !!!

Bacadillo/Bifana Meal - 8/10…read more I got a sandwich, drink, and pastel de nata all for less than €10 (even gas station food in the US is more expensive and the quality is subpar). This was a very yummy sandwich and super filling too. The mayo/aoili sauce was the star of the show and really brought everything together. The baguette and sandwich toppings were super fresh too.

The employee was really rude. We walked in sat down ...after one minute the employee approached us…read moreand I asked for a menu. He starred at me for 7 seconds without saying a word.... my wife then asked again and the employee said "I understood you the first time... I am thinking if I want to give you a menu". We stood up and left... and while we were leaving we could hear the employee say words like "fantastico". I pulled out my phone to take a picture of the store front and the employee approached me and grabbed me by the arm. I encourage everyone to stay away.

Great little cafe with free wifi and an amazing view of Lisbon…read more The menu features classic cafe items like sandwiches, pastries and coffees. It is completely outdoors and runs out of a small kiosk. You can stay as long as you like and the park setting is perfect for relaxing a bit during a day of traveling around Lisbon. For English speakers, the staff were very friendly and helpful when determining which items were vegetarian and other questions we had. The view is so good, I'd recommend seeking this place out if you're in the neighborhood.

Clara Clare cafe can be found in the Jardim Botto Macado. This is a little park just behind the Sao…read moreVicente church. This place is great for (late) breakfast and or lunch. Real nice place to relax under the trees in the park. Lisbon so nice !! Oeps allmost forgot to mention the great coffee and pastries they serve. Yummm