"The King of Fried Cuttlefish"!

That's literally the name of this restaurant and i believe they live up to it.

While i was going out and about in Setúbal after a work appointment, i couldn't pass the chance of stopping by for some traditional fried cuttlefish, a dish who came to be one of the cities main attractions.

Casa Santiago was the best rated restaurant within the area i was located and i went in without hesitation.

Arrived early (around 12am) and i'm glad i did, because shortly after people started lining up outside hoping to get a table.

I was promptly presented with the menu even though the choice was obvious and previously established, something i believe the employees are well aware of.

The food was delicious.

The cuttlefish was cooked to perfection, well seasoned, with the right chewy texture, the fries were reminiscent of those home fried fries my grandmother used to make and frankly it really hit the spot.

Washed it up with some 7Up for a change as i always prefered "white sodas" to go with fish.

The desserts are somewhat basic, so i went with some Ben&Jerry's which is utterly overpriced, to be frank.

I was served by the same lady throughout my time there and she was very professional and attentive.

Don't be surprised if they start to fasten the pace of coming to your table asking if you need anything when you're finishing your meal. Without being impolite, they know how to prompt you to finish as they desperatly need tables for the new costumers. It's all good.

Certified "must stop" for everyone!