Taberna dos Fernandes - Porto's Cozy Family Tavern (With Menu!)

📍 R. da Fonte Taurina 70, 4050-553 Porto ⏰ Closed Tue/Wed | Open 12:30-14:30 & 19:00-21:30 🔥 No reservations! Arrive 30 mins early—this tiny family-run spot (just mom, dad, and son!) only has ~10 tables (max 25 people). Miss the first seating? Expect a 1+ hour wait. (We tried Riverdouro after failing to get in—big mistake! This place is leagues better.) 🍽 Menu Highlights 🥘 200. Seafood Rice Solid but not mind-blowing. Perfect for 3-4 if sharing other dishes. Packed with clams—ideal for a cozy morning porridge vibe. 🐙 201. Grilled Octopus Leg Massive, tender tentacles (even after shrinking!). Served with sweet onions & peppers. MUST-TRY! 🐚 109. Butter Clams Simple, home-style freshness. No fishy taste—seafood lovers will adore this. 🐟 204. Seasonal Fish (Dec: Sea Bream) Lightly steamed then pan-seared. Skip if you hate fishy notes. 🥣 205. Tripe Stew (Feijoada de Bucho) Meh. Salty broth with chorizo, tripe, and chickpeas. Not for everyone. 🍮 402. Flan Pudding Homestyle caramel custard—super sweet but perfect with coffee. Shareable! 💡 Verdict Worth it if you avoid waits (aim for lunch with 10-min early arrival!). Except for the tripe stew, everything was fresh and heartfelt. Staff are warm, never rush you, and give great recommendations. P.S. Lisbon’s "Uma" still wins for seafood rice, but this captures Porto’s maritime soul beautifully. 🌊 #PortoEats #PortugalFood #HiddenGems #FoodieTravel #NoTouristTraps #SeafoodLover