Café St. Iria — Restaurant in Tomar

This is our favorite bar in Tomar, in large part because they have Estrella Damm's main four beers on tap, including our favorite - Bock Damm. (When ordering, just ask for "preta", which means 'black (beer)' and Bock Damm is what you'll get. Although it's dark, it's a lager, so not nearly as heavy as a brown, porter, or stout. We find its malty toastiness to be great both in winter and summer.)

This is Estrella Damm, which is very good, and not to be confused with Estrella Galicia, which is a terrible beer. (I'm an international beer judge...so yes, I've had a pint or two in my day.)

They also have a good selection of Barona beer, which is one of the best artisinal breweries in Portugal.

Additionally, the owner Lourenço is very nice (and is an artisanal beer fan), there is both inside and outdoor seating, and although it's limited, what we have had off the food menu (including the tacos!) is quite good. They also usually have either sports on the TV or are playing good music.

We have also enjoyed steaks and other treats off their outside grill during September, including corn, which is hard to find on menus in Portugal.

This is our go-to spot for meeting friends and grabbing a beer and an...

Tables by the road, although you can eat inside. Menu was wrong and we were only told after ordering lunch and tasting, and it was not what we ordered. Then we were told that the menu has changed and they didn't print it yet, so we asked for another dish, and we were charged all of them. They didn't even apologize or offered a drink. Very bad service. The rest of the food was ok for the price, but very regular. Not a...

Staff was focused on locals walking by and people that they knew and were walking around and checking hands with. Thought when I saw the grill and smelled the charcoal that I would be getting a great experience, but it ended up being rubbery, overcooked, expensive prawns, and well-done shoe leather beef, I have no idea what the cut was...