Sintra, the Estoril Coast, and the Setúbal Peninsula Restaurants

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  • 1. Café Filipe

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    Set back from a lively town square overlooking the ocean, Café Filipe entices seafood lovers with its glass displays of enormous fish and colorful crustaceans. Take a seat in the bright dining room or out on the terrace to make the best of those sea views.

    Av. 25 de Abril, Sesimbra, Setúbal, 2970-657, Portugal
    212 231 653

    Known For

    • Freshly caught fish cooked on charcoal grill
    • Seafront location in the very center of town
    • Specialties like swordfish and soft-shell crab
  • 2. Monte Mar

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    Superior seafood and steaks come with equally impressive sea views at this highly regarded restaurant in Guincho that attracts everyone from rock stars to heads of state. Situated right at the edge of the ocean, the terrace is the perfect spot for taking in those amazing ocean views. There are now branches in Lisbon and Troia, but this is the original and best-loved. 

    Av. Nossa Senhora do Cabo 2845, Cascais, Lisbon, 2750-053, Portugal
    916 02 53 05

    Known For

    • Grilled fish and fresh shellfish
    • Excellent cocktail menu
    • Wonderful service staff

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations recommended
  • 3. O Pescador

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    Fresh fish and seafood fill the menu at this relaxed restaurant filled with lobster traps, fishing nets, and other maritime-related artifacts. The bacalhau assado (baked salt cod) is one of the specialties of the house, but there are usually also one or two vegetarian options, such as a salad with tofu and asparagus.

    Rua das Flores 10, Cascais, Lisbon, 2750-348, Portugal
    214 832 054

    Known For

    • A local favorite since 1964
    • Well-stocked wine cellar
    • Fish and seafood platters for sharing

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
  • 4. Praiamar

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    Though not right on the ocean, this is an excellent option for for seafood lovers. The extensive menu offers a wide variety of mixed shellfish or grilled fish platters to share, including regional favorites like sapateira recheada (whole stuffed stone crab) and lagosta (spiny lobster).

    Rua Afonso Henriques 16, Sesimbra, Setúbal, 2970-000, Portugal
    211 589 634

    Known For

    • Outdoor seating on a cobblestone street
    • Informal atmosphere
    • Huge platters of shellfish

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations accepted
  • 5. Tasca do Isaias

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    The huge queues that form outside this tiny, family-run tavern are a testament to the fact that the fish served here is far and away the best in town. There's no menu, but the daily catch is written on a blackboard and cooked to perfection on a charcoal grill out on the flagstones.

    Rua Coronel Barreto 2, Sesimbra, Setúbal, 2970-727, Portugal
    914 574 373

    Known For

    • Lively atmosphere and good place to meet the locals
    • Outdoor tables on the cobblestones
    • Shared tables indoors when it's busy

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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  • 6. Beira Mar

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    One of several well-established restaurants behind the fish market, Beira Mar has won a string of awards for the quality of its fish and seafood. An impressive glass display shows off the best of the day's catch sold by weight. The just-caught local fish cooked on a charcoal grill is always a crowd pleaser.

    Rua das Flores 6, Cascais, Lisbon, 2750-348, Portugal
    214 827 380

    Known For

    • Platters of lobster
    • Simple vegetarian options like pasta with vegetables
    • Fresh fish grilled to perfection

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun., Accepted
  • 7. Neptuno

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    One of the best oceanside restaurants in nearby Praia das Maçãs, glass-fronted Neptuno is where sandy-footed diners can feast on freshly grilled fish that was swimming in the surf just hours before. Try the octopus ceviche, and the seafood-rich arroz de marisco.

    Rua Pedro Álvares Cabral, Sintra, Lisbon, 2705-300, Portugal
    219 291 222

    Known For

    • Huge variety of shellfish dishes
    • Diners can take their pick from daily catch
    • Lovely beachfront location

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Mon., Accepted
  • 8. Princesa

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    Prepare to update your Instagram feed: this is one of the most picturesque spots for a meal anywhere in the region. A vast outdoor space is filled with sun loungers and comfy chairs, so you can relax with a sangria and enjoy views across Fonte de Telha Beach as you browse the menu of simple-yet-tasty salads, seafood, and grilled fish.

    Estrada das Praias, Costa da Caparica, Setúbal, 2825-491, Portugal
    211 541 242

    Known For

    • Light, fresh dishes like white fish ceviche
    • Kids' menu with easy eats like mini hamburgers
    • Tables can be booked indoors or on the beach

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Mon.–Wed.
  • 9. Rebarca

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    At the east end of Avenida Luisa Todi, Rebarca is the best of the line of casual restaurants serving inexpensive but delicious fresh seafood—including an excellent version of the ubiquitous choco frito (fried cuttlefish). Wash everything down with a carafe of the house white wine, which always has a refreshingly light effervescence.

    Av. Luisa Todi 70, Setúbal, Setúbal, 2900-450, Portugal
    265 221 309

    Known For

    • The freshest catch of the day is proudly on display
    • Grilled fish like sea bream straight from the market
    • Good variety of regional wines

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.

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