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    Restaurante Ala do Castelo

    4.1 (31 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Squid in tomato sauce and garlic butter clams
    Eric G.

    We have tried other restaurants in Lagos and this is hands down our favorite go to. The staff is so friendly and it's family owned. They are very accommodating. To start, the family lemonade is a must try. There is a lot of fruit and is very delicious(no alcohol though) Another must try is the garlic bread and clams in butter for an appetizer. We have also tried the squid in tomato sauce, stuffed cabbage, stuffed peppers and the chicken salad. Nothing has disappointed and the cheap prices are the best part (aside from the delicious food of course)

    1L Sangria

    Hidden in a narrow alley, thus restaurant has allot to offer. It specializes in seafood. We first wanted the Paella, but this dish needs to be ordered 4 hours in advance. The waitress noticed our disappointment and suggested a traditional dish called Arroz Polvo (dish for 2 people), basecally a mix of rice, seafood, octopus, etc. Cooked in their version of a crookpot. It was excellent. The portion is huge, it would be enough for a family of 4. I suggest you try out the restaurant, if you visiting Lagos.

    Jayne L.

    The place is run by a family which is always a plus. Really really good food. I had the prawns and stuffed capsicum and it was AMAZING. The waiters were very nice and the service was great. Also prices were dirt cheap so really couldn't of asked for a better dinner spot. For dessert I had this cookies and cream type thing which was amazing. Would highly recommend this place when coming to Lagos!

    Ordered the cataplana, garlic bread and house red. Fantastic meal, very reasonably priced and great service. Highly recommended

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    Good food and service was amazing. Location was clean and an event in itself. Will go back!

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    The cataplana is wonderful, and justifiably so, but the rabbit "stew" I had two nights earlier was just as delicious.

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    Tasca da Lota

    Tasca da Lota

    4.8(12 reviews)
    1.0 km

    Amazing fresh seafood food by the ocean, what else can I ask for? We got the fresh sardines, clams,…read moresalmon, and sea bass. We loved everything including the dessert and coffee. The staff was extra nice and helped us money exchange situation.

    A casual restaurant for no-frills Portugese food. My friend and I had some amazing meals while in…read moreLagos, and unfortunately this just was not on par with the seafood we experienced elsewhere. Lota is good for groups and families, wielding picnic style benches, quick service, and affordable prices. But make sure to bring cash! We couldn't believe our eyes at some of the prices (pâté for only 0,6€?? squid for 11,50€??), but quickly learned that this was because the pâté came in a little peel-pack, and the sangria tasted like artificial strawberry juice. However, spend wisely and you will get full. The fish is mostly grilled, with minimal marination or fuss but it does taste pretty fresh. We were brought boiled potatoes and salad to accompany our meal which was a nice balance to the meal. Everything came out pretty quickly and it seemed like the vibe was to get diners in and out just as efficiently. No one was rude per se, but the staff very clearly were just waiting for their shift to be over so they could close up. Despite how convenient this eatery is, it probably wouldn't be on my places to return to when I'm back in Lagos.

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    Casinha do Petisco

    Casinha do Petisco

    4.7(92 reviews)
    0.3 km
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    El sitio es pequeño.Solo diez mesas para dos. Recomiendo hacer reserva. No admiten tarjetas. Solo…read moreefectivo. La comida es abundante y exquisita. El restaurante es de ambiente familiar.

    My husband found this local gem online and it did not disappoint. Yelp says they open at 6, this is…read moreincorrect. They open at 5:30pm. We got there right at 6 and they gave us one of only 2 remaining tables, telling us we had to be done by 7:30pm. We started with prosciutto & melon which was AMAZING!!!!! And reminded us of Italy. My children got the house style spaghetti which was a cream sauce with tomatoes and ham. Neither kid could get enough! The pasta was soooo tasty. My husband and I shared the Mixed Catalana for 2 - prawns and clams. It was the best meal we had during our almost 2 week trip to Portugal. The broth was so delicious I could've drank it with my spoon. It was loaded with veggies too. Came with white rice on the side and some fried potatoes. Also my husband got a glass of house red wine which was a very generous pour! They only take cash, which we did not know ahead of time. But luckily there's an ATM across the street. They turned tons of people away while we were eating. I guess their system is reservation only from 5:30-7:30pm and then after 7:30pm they allow walks in on a first come, first serve basis.

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    Casinha do Petisco - El sitio no es muy grande. Y es diverso.

    El sitio no es muy grande. Y es diverso.

    Casinha do Petisco - Lo más deseado. Es exquisito.

    Lo más deseado. Es exquisito.

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    O Mexilhão - Octopus with sweet potatoes and salad

    O Mexilhão

    4.9(7 reviews)
    0.5 km

    Unassuming from the outside and not on a main drag, but don't miss a chance to dine here as it's…read moreone of the best in Lagos! Mexilhao is Portuguese for Mussles and you won't find better mussels ANYWHERE!! Different preparations available but no matter how you go, you'll love them!! They also have a Seared Tuna that is fresh, beautiful, delicious and HUGE! Definitely shareable but you won't be disappointed. We didn't try them, but their garlic prawns are raved about, too, and we will definitely try them when we return! Nice wine selection, limited but ample spirits (gin heavy) and beer available as well as soft options. Great service, too!! A gem in Lagos!

    When we first arrived we were the only customers. We were warmly greeted by the owner and his…read moreemployee. The owner was very congenial and talked to us while we perused the menu. We weren't too hungry as we had had a good lunch. We decided to share a small order of the mussels Thai style for an appetizer and an order of lamb chops for our entrée. Even a small order of mussels is a good size. They were delicious. Our order of lamb chops was very nicely cooked and came with French fries. The lamb chops were perfectly cooked and well-seasoned. We were told that if we wanted more fries they would be given to us. We also had a bottle of the house white wine and it was a very good wine. When we were the only customers the owner had his own meal prepared and had it set on the table at the back of the restaurant. As the evening progressed the restaurant became very busy and he had to leave his meal uneaten as there was just himself and his employee to service all the tables. At no time were we left wanting for anything even although they were both run off their feet. I noticed an exchange between the owner and the table behind me that left quite an impression on me and to me it indicated an owner who takes a great deal of pride in his business and wants the very best for his customers. As he presented the dishes to the table he pulled one of the dishes back (I think it was chicken) and said that it looked like it was overcooked and was not acceptable. The customer had not said anything but the owner took it upon himself to pull the dish. He told the customer to order something else off the menu, made some suggestions and said that he would even give him steak (a more expensive entrée) for the same price. What a great family restaurant. It has an owner that cares so much about the quality of his food and the experience that his customers will have. He makes a sincere effort to engage with his customers and he really cares. The prices are more than fair for the quality of the food and the overall experience. We would definitely recommend and we will return on future visits to Lagos.

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    Fried calamari

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