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.

Located across the street from the hospital ironic Lisbon Cathedral. This is an authentic…read morePortuguese seafood restaurant. Featuring a hearty Arroz de Marisco: seafood stew with rice, generous amounts of fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, and chunks of clams. It took about 15 minutes to prepare, but very satisfying broth, and definitely enough for two people. The complimentary bread was very fresh and flavorful.

Food was great fresh however took them so long to prepare, they bring appetizers without you asking…read moreand they charge you for it which I didn't mind its just that the price wont add up, I enjoyed every bite had the Octopus and Sole fish both grilled

I saw outside. Beautifully placed terrace to watch people watch. It was chilly and the waitress…read more(without asking) brought me a blanket. She also offered recommendations which was very helpful. The cod was delicious. Well seasoned and cooked. No complaints. Anyone that is looking for a good meal and even better service, come here.

I'm surprised by the mixed reviews. Our recent visit did not disappoint. Came here on a whim after…read moreour tour of the castles. We happened to look up restaurants on Travel Advisor and this one was highly rated. The outside dining area was appealing but as we walked inside, I was drawn in by the decor - clean, cozy, and serene. Their bathroom was stunning immersed in green tile. We were seated in the back next to a window with a beautiful view. Service was attentive yet unintrusive. We were so hungry and ordered quite a few dishes: Starters: Bread/Butter Olives Foie Gras White Anchovies Prawns with Garlic Main dishes: Caesar Salad (enough to be shared by 2 people) Steak was served medium rare and came with fries Bacalhau - Cod EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING was delicious!! I did not realize that the Caesar Salad came with chicken. It was a meal of its own. However, the steak and cod were the highlight of our lunch experience! The steak was well-seasoned and tender. They made sure it was prepared medium rare. The cod was also tasty paired with sauteed greens and their version of mashed potatoes. Such a beautiful restaurant. This spot is a hidden gem in Sintra - give it some love and check it out.

Nice Restaurant! Awesome Seafood! Awesome Staff!…read more We had the - Clams - amazing! - Shrimp - so tender and delicious. - Fried small mackerel - first time having these and they were soooooo delicious! a new favorite to add to my list of must haves! - Large Shrimp w/ veggies - was very good. I was surprised at how BIG it was.. very filling. Small venue - be sure to make a reservation to guarantee a table. Indoor seating only. Would I go back - OH YEAH!

Portugal grilled octopus is off the charts, here done so well super chewy and tender, slightly…read morecrispy char and flavorful. Shrimp was tender, other places can make this dish too oily but they did it just right, potatoes also soft and buttery. Fish soup was not bad. Decent prices as well for the quality of seafood. Complimentary water too which is unheard of here. Super popular, make sure to reserve ahead. Steep to get to tho thru narrow alleyways and stairs. Friendly service as well. Cutie interior that seems tiny when entering but it's all in the back!

It's usually a good sign when a place can stay open just serving lunch a few days a week. They also…read moredo sell out so go early if there is something you have your eye on that is a "must have". Food smelled delicious as the fresh fish is grilled and brought out fresh. Most fishes also come with a side of boiled potatoes lightly salted (see picture of sardines). It's a classic European restaurant on the inside with many small tables inside with a few on the patio. Staff were overall very pleasant with a constant stream of staff members bringing food and checking in. As we were travelers and do not know much Portuguese at all, they still made us feel welcome and had good English language skills.

What I wrote down in my draft when I was here a couple months ago (I'm still catching up) : "now…read more*that* is some good squid" - I'd had exceptionally mediocre squid for lunch the previous day, from a place that was also supposed to be good (it was the opposite). Squid here was delicious, perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned, and a bunch of it. Great potatoes to go with it, too. I'd eat here every day if I could. The "couvert" was fish pate from a tin, not made in-house, but it's Portugal, so the tinned fish was still great, obviously. The olives with it were just ok, but the bread was great. I was also happy that they did, indeed, understand that we were going to share it, but only wanted a couvert plate serving for one (I hadn't been sure.) I was a little sad my wife really wanted red meat that day, so we couldn't get the seafood sampler platter for 2, but her pork chop was also great, I know because it was also huge, so I ended up eating like a third of it. Also perfectly cooked and seasoned, and it did go great with fries. The fries were also great, too, super freshly made and perfectly crispy, though the one downside, everything else but the fries were ready super quickly, then the fries showed up after we were about halfway done eating the rest of it. Definitely freshly cooked, though! Also unlike the place the previous day that served us exceptionally mediocre squid the previous day, they also sell very affordable wines here. They have a good number of extremely reasonably priced half-bottles of all types, but we didn't need a whole half-bottle of wine, so I just got a glass of the house white, which was, at least as of a couple months ago, only 2.5 euros! Seriously, I'd come here all the time if I could.I wish I had gotten to try everything on the menu.

When in Lisbon... seafood! We found this decently reviewed restaurant that is also located on a…read moremain square adjacent to the sea/port. It sports a large outdoor dining area (roughly 20+ tables). Our waiter (as so many in Lisbon) also spoke English, Spanish, and a little French. We all had fun(?) trying to practice our own other language with him (me Sp and her Fr). He was... polite. There are multiple seafood platters on their menu and they are somewhat grouped by theme such as primarily shellfish or primarily fish. We opted for the shellfish (crab, shrimp, clams, snails, even barnacles!) all ocean-derived and nearly all are served precooked/chilled FYI. I lamented to our waiter that there might be too many shrimp and maybe not enough crab. He said, but why, it's all you can eat! Whaaat? This is nowhere clear from the menu but that made our decision easy. We tweaked the initial order and subsequently got a couple of refills on the crab claws once we finished the (enormous) first platter. The barnacles were our least favorite - roughly 1 inch long rubbery, super salty tubes. In Portugal, as most of Europe, there is no free tap water. Anywhere. There is ample plain (bottled) or sparkling (bottled) and each always comes in glass (different brands) and typically runs about 3 Euros for either. Throughout the week I made accidental requests for "seltzer" and always received a "pardon?" Their terms are sparkling or "with gas." Our bill total came to €101 which included about €10 in VAT tax, two orders of bread; two glasses of wine and a bottle of water. Not bad at all. Service was consistently slow and you had to "find/hail" your waiter for anything. We learned this was the norm in most restaurants throughout Europe and tipping is generally not expected because they all receive standard wages. We tacked on 5-10% nearly everywhere because, well, one less reason to dislike Americans?

Queria ter gostado deste restaurante, porque a comida é realmente boa e os preços são razoáveis. No…read moreentanto, a experiência no geral foi completamente arruinada. Havia uma mesa grande com cerca de 16 pessoas e várias crianças, e a situação estava totalmente fora de controlo. As crianças estavam a gritar, a correr pelo restaurante, a aproximar-se da nossa mesa, a colocar coisas em cima dela, a bloquear a porta da casa de banho e a comportar-se de forma extremamente perturbadora durante toda a refeição. O pior de tudo foi a falta de intervenção por parte da gerência. Não houve qualquer tentativa de controlar a situação ou de garantir um ambiente agradável para os restantes clientes. Um restaurante deve assegurar que todos os clientes possam desfrutar da sua refeição, o que claramente não aconteceu. Devido à falta de gestão e ao ambiente caótico, não voltaria.

Percebes were fine…read more Fried Octopus - we ordered because recommended by a waiter and a customer. But it was a let down. First of all, probably it's a mistake to order a "fried" octopus. The batter was soft, octopus was chewy. The bread broth comes with it did nothing. Sardine was off season so it was our mistake to order it. It was huge but a bit overcooked. Anyways we wasn't an enjoyable meal, especially right after we ate at Churrasqueira da Paz.

The line of people for Zapata was out the door! We had to put our name on a list and stick nearby…read moreto make sure we had a table! Waited about 45 minutes and were seated in the very back of the restaurant, which was much bigger than we initially thought. We were very close to other tables which was a bit concerning, but I take into consideration Portugal residents were more amenable to vaccinations than US citizens. Ordering was easy, I got a super bock beer and bacalhau. The food came out quickly enough and the bacalhau was delicious as usual but was in a deconstructed form. This may actually be how it comes and I've just had a different version I think is the original. Who knows? It's been very good every time I've had it, regardless of restaurant. Zapata was cool, just make sure you have time to waste at a restaurant.

Apendre was recommended by our walking tour guide Rita. It was exactly the casual Portuguese style…read morerestaurant we were looking for. Alpendre is popular, so it is probably best to make a reservation. We arrived at 7:30 without a reservation and we were told we needed to be finished by 9:00pm. That was no problem and we glad they could seat us. Alpendre is simple and casual. The prices are reasonable. Sadly they were sold out of the grilled octopus and sardines. We did order the garlic shrimp and they were excellent. The Piri Piri fried chicken was also delicious. The chorizo and pickles was a strong dish also. The wait staff was super friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this restaurant. I wish we had time to go back to try some more of the menu.

We really enjoyed this place! It was in a great spot in Alfama. The waitress was so kind. And it…read morewas a very inviting spot. We really loved the chicken we got and the wine. All was delicious!