The owner helped us pick our fish from the day&#39;s catch and it was grilled right at the table. So good. Wine pairing suggestions were on point too. Chill spot by the bay for sure.

Came here three times during our trip, that says a lot. The owner remembered us by the second day, which was sweet. Had the grilled sardines with peppers, super fresh and simple. Portions are decent, not huge, but the flavors are honest. Place gets busy around 8pm, so go a bit earlier if you want a quiet table.

Right across from the monastery, so you can&#39;t miss it. Had the pastel de nata and a cappuccino&mdash;pastel was genuinely one of the better ones I&#39;ve had here. Coffee was solid too. Prices run a bit high, but for the quality, it&#39;s fair. Good stop if you&#39;re in the area.

The bifana was solid &mdash; juicy pork, good bread. Pastel de nata was pretty close to Bel&eacute;m level, honestly. Staff were nice.

The shrimp surprised me &mdash; served cold but so sweet and fresh. I wasn&#39;t expecting that. The mussels had a nice sauce, we grabbed extra bread to soak it all up. Good way to end the trip. Just wish the portions were a bit bigger, but the freshness made up for it.

Mixed grill was solid &mdash; meat came out tender and juicy. Portions are generous too. Service was quick, no complaints.

The food has an amazing presentation as well as taste.Everything is fresh and made in the moment.Friendly staff that even offered 2 gunkan at the end of the meal.

Stopped by after the monastery visit &mdash; the butter chicken was rich, no complaints there. Wish I&rsquo;d asked about a wine pairing though, a bold red would&rsquo;ve nailed it. Service was quick.

We were three, shared a main, a drink and one big dessert. Came to about &euro;30. Food was pretty good, nothing over the top, but decent. Honestly the bill surprised us. Place is fine for a casual meal. Maybe not a destination spot, but I wouldn&#39;t mind going back.

Simple canteen-style place, but the food&#39;s solid and service is quick. Portion size was decent for the price.

Stopped here after the Mira d&rsquo;Aire caves. Small spot, but they didn&rsquo;t rush us even though we arrived late for lunch. The food was tasty&mdash;proper Portuguese flavours. Bill for two was under &euro;30, which felt fair for what we had. Nothing fancy, just honest cooking. Good stop if you&rsquo;re in the area.

Good lunch spot. Pork belly was solid, potatoes were the highlight. Staff spoke English well and helped us out. Portions a bit small for the price, but fair overall.

Soup and salad for a quick lunch &mdash; turned out better than expected. The stone walls and wood beams give it real character. A glass of vinho verde would&#39;ve fit right in with the vibe.

This restaurant has a fantastic view of the sea, making it a perfect spot for a romantic dinner. The ambiance is lovely, and the food presentation is impressive.

Stopped here because it&#39;s right by the castle. Coffee was solid, sandwich fresh. Prices fair for the spot. Nothing fancy but does the job.

The pasta was the standout &mdash; perfectly cooked. Pricey for the portion, but the flavor made up for it.

The seafood soup and ceviche were spot on. Wish the bread had come earlier to soak up the broth, but the flavors were solid.

The grilled meats here are really good &mdash; you can taste the wood fire in every bite. The family running it works hard, and they even drove us back to the hotel when we couldn&#39;t find a taxi. Solid spot.

Best pasta I&rsquo;ve had here in Portugal, hands down. Staff actually seemed happy to be working, which was a nice change. Already thinking about going back.

Best burger I&#39;ve had around here, hands down. Patty was cooked just right and the flavors actually worked together.

The bife &agrave; putos was solid &mdash; sirloin cooked right, sauce had that proper punch. Portion&#39;s decent for what you pay, which is rare around here. Place is basic, old-school tavern vibe, nothing fancy. If you just want a straightforward meal without the tourist markup, this does the job.

The shad was fresh and the a&ccedil;orda hit the spot. Portions generous, but the bill felt a bit high for the setting.

The grilled octopus was spot on, tender and smoky. Prices are fair for what you get, especially in this area. Service was quick, maybe a bit too quick, felt a little rushed. But honestly, for the quality, I can&#39;t complain. Just go with time to spare.

The mixed kebab looked amazing, but my steak came out a bit dry. Portions are generous and prices fair for the area. Room gets loud when full, though.

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