Cervejaria Castelo — Restaurant in Lourinhã

I'm American, living in Lourinhã for 10 months, and today was my first time here. What a find for traditional Portuguese fare. We had delicious grilled fish of the day (I ordered the half size and it was huge) and octopus cooked with the exquisite local brandy (Lourinhã is one of three demarcated brandy regions in the world; the others being Cognac and Armagnac in France). Absolutely delicious!

I was shocked to see their well-stocked bar even had Bulleit bourbon whiskey -- something I haven't seen since leaving the United States last year. Their couvert tray included little tins of tasty sardine and tuna pates along with the standard bread, butter, and cheeses. We were too full to try the desserts, but will definitely be back. Another plus are the extended hours. So many restaurants close around 3 and then reopen at 7, but Cervejaria Castelo stays open. Perfect for our late lunch. Muito obrigada pela comida deliciosa e...

The service was great, and the food was delicious. The bacalhau was great!! I personally prefer the potato chips on the side and not dipped into the tomatoe and olive oil. Some of the potato chips from the bacalhau dish were soggy, but that is a personal preference. The octopus was delicious AND tender. The beef was tender but could have some sauce on the side. We really enjoyed the lunch and great service! Prices are a little high for...

Lunch with the family from Canada, Mississauga and Georgetown, we had arroz de tamboril and we could not stop eating, very very tasty, brings the ocean right into our mouth. Kids had bitoque and they left absolutely nothing on their plates, highly...