🍽️ Porto's Must-Try Hotspot: Taberna dos Fernandes

​​The Clam Dish That Stole My Heart (109 Ameijoa à Bolhao Pato)​​ These clams were absolute perfection 🤤 The garlic-cilantro broth was rich but not overwhelming - I could literally drink it straight, but dipping crusty bread into it? Heavenly 🥖✨ The perfect balance of briny seafood flavor and aromatic herbs. ​​The Seafood Rice That Broke Me (200 Arroz de Marisco)​​ When this monstrosity arrived at our table 😱 I genuinely thought they'd made a mistake - it was easily the size of a small baby's head!!! The server was incredibly attentive, asking if I wanted to take a photo before stirring and plating it. ​​Portuguese vs Spanish Paella:​​ Where Spanish paella is oily and heavy, this Portuguese version felt like a tomato-infused rice soup - lighter, fresher, and somehow even more delicious 😍 But here's the catch: ⚠️ ​​Portion Shock:​​ I'm a big eater and only managed 3/4 of it (with serious food coma consequences) ⚠️ ​​Price Check:​​ €42 is steep for solo dining (but worth sharing!) ⚠️ ​​No Tiny Option:​​ No half portions for solo adventurers - come with friends or prepare for battle 💪 ​​The Great Queue Adventure​​ Completely underestimated Porto's dinner rush 😅 Arrived at 7pm (thinking we were early) only to find the first wave already seated. Spent one freezing hour in the cold wind waiting (note to self: always check Google's "popular times" feature!) ​​Service With a Smile​​ The staff were absolute angels - patient with our jetlagged confusion, even threw in some Chinese phrases for fun 😂 Made the whole experience feel special. 📌 ​​Pro Tips:​​ Arrive before 6:30pm or prepare for the queue Share the seafood rice unless you're a competitive eater Save room for their house wine (perfect pairing!) 🍷 #PortoEats #SeafoodObsession #PortugueseCuisine #FoodieAdventures #RestaurantReview #QueueWorthy #HiddenGem #TravelFoodie