O Rei da Pescada — Restaurant in Lisbon

I was looking for a late meal on a Sunday night and I wanted fish!!! Was having a tough time -- everything was $$ to $$$ when I found this spot really close to our hotel. I don't speak Portuguese but the waiter(s) got me set up. I loved it so much I went back the next day. Grilled sole on night one, and grouper on night two. Under $15 (before tip) for a half portion and Coke (comes with veggies or fries, salad and bread) which is plenty for me :) They brought the uncooked fish by for approval before preparing.

As much as I loved the sole, the grouper was just EXCELLENT. Perfect - hot off the grill - Portuguese - Food at a great price for the...

We asked people walking by where we could find some grilled chicken and we were too tired to go elsewhere. We were greeted warmly by the staff, although the food tasted ok; unfortunately there were too many sanitary concerns: The cook was switching between chicken, steak, fish using the same utensils and barely rinsing with water. He would touch the food and condiments with bare hands and wiping with his t-shirt, no apron. He was sweating profusely over the grill and wiping the sweat with his arms. Not once did he use any kind of soap. He packed the food to go with greasy, dirty hands. He was so nice but not sanitary at all. Sadly I...

My all time typical Portuguese tasca restaurant. Have been eating here for more than 5 years and never disappointed!

Value for the money, portion size, taste, freshness, all top!!

My favorites here are picanha, lamb chops, grilled salmon, garlic shrimps and the grilled chicken. Make sure to ask for the spicy oil they make there which is an absolute perfect match for the rice and black beans.

We always recommend our friends to try this place and everyone was always impressed. The service could be better some times but nevertheless it never bothered us to the level of not...