Restaurante Oficina do Peixe — Restaurant in Setúbal

we went for dinner a week ago, really bad service, we chose the rice for two as it was recommended by a guy from the kitchen. when we were less than a half through they started putting up the chairs and tables, and putting up the toldos that covered us from the wind, the waiters came repeatedly to ask if we were done when it was clear we didnt, after they said in a very bad tone that they wanted to go home. we were spending some days in setubal to chill, and this pretty much ruined our evening. we could have ordered some petiscos or small things if only they would have told us. we had no rush or a bad attitude, far from there we asked recommendations and even when they were basically kicking us out, we kept calmed and polite. after all this they wanted to charge us things extra waiting for us not to read the description of the bill. its such a shame for the restauration and hospitality and i would definitely tell everyone who goes to setubal not to eat here. the attention was the worse part of all. the food wasnt worthy of all the bad treatment we received, and it wasnt...

We ordered the monkfish rice, a dish we frequently enjoy, especially since my wife loves seafood rice but can't eat clams. Unfortunately, this was by far the most disappointing version we've ever had. The dish was about 95% rice, and the few pieces of fish included were mostly fins and jaw fragments with barely any meat. It truly felt like we were served the leftovers.

Beyond the food, the seating experience was also frustrating. While I understand that table availability can vary, I found the seating policy unfair. We waited over 35 minutes for a table, yet saw several parties of three, who arrived well after us, seated ahead of us simply because a table for three was available and not one for two. Watching larger groups arrive later, without reservation, and still be seated earlier was frsutrating, especially knowing we were on the waiting list before them.

Overall, it was a disappointing experience both in terms of food quality and...

Great. A bit hidden at the back of the popular Main Street lining the beach, they had already closed but still served us — and what great food we got. The grilled tuna steak could have easily fed two people, and was excellent .. only added salt, pepper and lime to it. The calamari were lovely, fresh and very tasty .. also a huge portion. Service was super friendly, and we were happy to see the entire staff having lunch together as we left. Very nice, would stop by...