Escondidinho de Cacilhas — Restaurant in Almada

I will start this review with a saving grace, the Sangria was top notch! However everything else just felt like a rip off and was a comically horrible experience, we we're invited in by one of the hosts who at first was extremely friendly and engaging and did a really good sales pitch so we decided to try it out, but as soon as we sat down the nightmare began. We waited 5 mins for anyone to come to our table and when signaling or calling one of the waiters or the same host we had been greetd by minutes ago, we were given a quick unenthusiastic response sayi g that someone would be with us. This long wait time for attention and basically ignoring us was experienced throught the whole meal. Now passing on too the food, the only thing i truly enjoyed was the toasted bread everything lese was bland and luke warm. I wouls mot recommend this establishment to anyone and would even go as far as to stand by its side and warn people of the scam they are being...

Last minute decision to dine here as we waited for the next return ferry. We went for a long walk to Ponta Final (don't bother). We really wanted to try some sardines whilst in Portugal so we shared a plate. It was a busy Sunday lunchtime but they delivered in time for us to rush to our Ferry. We ordered 2 milk teas which caused a lot of confusion but it amused us so much. It was a bit "Faulty Towers" at one point. The waiting staff tried their best to ensure that we got our sardines (7 euros) in time and deliver 2 teas. The sardines were delicious and well worth it! Just like the ones I had in Macau many years ago. Not much else to do...

We were lucky. It was sunny but most chose to sit indoors. This was the only place that grills outside and you can watch everything. The waiter Charles is the son in the family. He told me his father who works the grill has been doing it for 47 years. I watched pappa pick the fish from the ice, clean and split my Dourado and grilled it to perfection. Marias Sardines were also perfect, Both fresh, inexpensive and delicious. Nothing fancy. Just really fresh fish done just right. Even with the cost of the ferry from Lisbon, we ate better for less than in the city and got a spectacular view of Lisbon from the south...