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Reviews - Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar

Name: Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar
Address: Av. Valbom 13, Cascais, 2750-508, Portugal
Price range: €50 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.4

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9.4
of 10

Excellent

1724 reviews

Ambience

9.6

Food

9.3

Service

9.3

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Nicole P. • 1 review
February 17, 2026
10/10
Perfect food, beautiful environment and friendly staff.
Rute S. • 2 reviews
February 13, 2026
10/10
We decided to have our, late, company Christmas lunch here and it was so good we got there at half one and left at seven pm. No side eye, no "we need the table", just good food, awesome ambiance and good time. Despite the weather, but that's not on them 😏
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your lovely and thoughtful feedback, Rute. Even when the weather isn’t on our side, we believe Bougain can still feel special. We always do our best to create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere so our guests can relax, unwind, and fully enjoy their time with us. And whenever we don’t need the table back, we’re more than happy for our guests to stay and feel completely at ease. It was a pleasure having you and your friends with us, and we very much look forward to welcoming you again soon. Guest Relations Manager
Claire G. • 1 review
January 31, 2026
8/10
Nice place with lovely decor. The duck was delicious and the service was very attentive at the beginning but then after the main, no one paid any attention and no one said good evening to us upon leaving. That was a pity as it was good up until that point. Wine mark up is considerable but it's a lovely place, no doubt.
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you very much for your feedback, Claire. We apologize for the lapse in attention after the main course, this is not the level of service we are known for. When the restaurant is full, it can be challenging to maintain the same level of attention throughout, but we regret that it affected your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and providing a flawless experience from start to finish. See you soon!!! Guest Relations Manager
Claire P. • 14 reviews
January 31, 2026
10/10
Cosy, charming space. Attentive service and delicious food.
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind words, Claire. We’re truly happy to hear that your experience was just as we aim it to be. Your description perfectly captures the spirit of our restaurant: We hope to welcome you back again very soon. Guest Relations Manager
David C. • 1 review
January 27, 2026
10/10
Everything is perfect
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind words. Bougain is a very special restaurant and we’re truly happy to hear that everything was perfect. We hope to welcome you back again very soon, Mr. Cole. Guest Relations Manager
Wouter T. • 49 reviews
January 24, 2026
10/10
Fabulous food and super friendly service. Ambiance very romantic in the garden. We were very welcome!
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you very much for your kind feedback, Mr. Wouter. It is always a pleasure to welcome you and Monique. We truly appreciate you being regular guests not only at our restaurant, but also at the other restaurants in our group. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon!!! Guest Relations Manager
Max V. • 6 reviews
January 9, 2026
10/10
Another amazing dinner at one of my favorite restaurants.
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind words, Max. We’re truly grateful to have you as a regular guest and honored to be considered one of your favorite restaurants. We look forward to welcoming you back again very soon! Guest Relations Manager
Matthew P. • 4 reviews
December 29, 2025
9/10
Very intimate and cosy garden setting, friendly helpful staff and good food.
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Matthew. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Guest Relations Manager
Cesar B. • 78 reviews
December 28, 2025
9/10
The place is beautiful, both the garden and the interior, with a very special atmosphere. The octopus and the entrecôte were tasty and perfectly prepared, and the desserts were outstanding as well. Unfortunately, the service fell short. The welcome was not particularly warm, and there was little attention or follow-up at the table when needed. Regrettably, the service was not at the level one would expect from a fine restaurant.
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us, Mr. Cesar. We are truly sorry, however, that the service did not meet the level you expected from us. Service is a core value of our restaurant, and we are well known for our attentive and welcoming hospitality. Please accept our sincere apologies for this shortcoming, and thank you again for your feedback, which helps us improve. It would be a pleasure to welcome you next year!!! We truly hope to have the opportunity to host you again. Guest Relations Manager
Frank T. • 4 reviews
December 25, 2025
6/10
The food is not bad, but the restaurant is overpriced compared to others in the area. Waiting more than 20 minutes just to pay does not exactly reflect the level of professionalism they otherwise try to present.
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, Mr. Frank. We sincerely apologize for the extended wait when it came time to pay. This delay does not reflect the high standards of service and professionalism for which we are well known. Your comments have been shared with our team!! We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon. Guest Relations Manager
Kirsti G. • 7 reviews
December 17, 2025
9/10
very good service
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you for your kind words, Kirsti. It really means a lot to us!!! We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime. Guest Relations
vicky D. • 7 reviews
December 11, 2025
10/10
Loved this restaurant, great food, service and setting, definitely recommend
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you very much for your kind review, Vicky. We very much look forward to welcoming you back again in the near future. Guest Relations
Fiona M. • 7 reviews
November 9, 2025
6/10
The table we were given was not suitable for four people. The waiter was not very friendly and a bit abrupt.
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Fiona. We are truly sorry to hear that the table was not suitable and that the service did not meet your expectations. This is not the high-standard service we are known for, and we apologize for falling short on this occasion. Our guests are very special to us, and we truly value the complete satisfaction of everyone who visits us. We will share your comments with our team to ensure immediate improvements. We hope you will give us another opportunity to welcome you back and exceeds your expectations. Guest Relations
Graça C. • 7 reviews
October 19, 2025
10/10
It was a treat from beginning to end. Amazing ambience and the food was delicious. Well done (again)!!
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your lovely words, Graça. It’s always a pleasure to have you with us. Feedback like yours truly inspires our team to keep doing our best every visit. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Guest Relations
Vitaly B. • 5 reviews
September 29, 2025
9.5/10
Everything is good
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you for joining us for dinner and for your positive feedback, Vitaly. We’re so glad to hear that everything was good and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Guest Relations
Stephan L. • 17 reviews
August 18, 2025
10/10
Bougain is a quiet spot in an otherwise crowded city. Personnel, food, drinks: everything is spotless and remarkable. I could just sit there and watch the bartender making cocktails. The food is incredible, you won‘t regret visitting.
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind words, Stephan. We’re also glad the short wait for a table in the garden was worth it. It will always be a pleasure to welcome you back. We look forward to your next visit!!! Guest Relations
Ion D. • 3 reviews
August 14, 2025
10/10
excellent food, service and ambience. Also the Negroni was top class
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
We truly appreciate your wonderful feedback, Ion. We can’t wait to host you again soon!!! Guest Relations
Louise C. • 2 reviews
August 4, 2025
10/10
Excellent
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Louise. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more special moments in our garden. Guest Relations
Michell P. • 1 review
August 7, 2025
7.5/10
We were a party of 2. The server took special care with his tables of 4 or more and we were constantly flagging down other servers to assist us. We ordered a side dish that didn’t come with our meal and had to ask for it and it came late. We also were not asked if we wanted wine with our meal. Tip should never been automatically included as I would have wanted my tip to go to a specific server who was really the only one caring for our table
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Michell. We are truly sorry that your recent experience did not reflect the attentive service we aim to provide to all our guests. Our team strives to offer the same level of care to everyone, and we regret that this was not your impression due to the service issues you encountered. We acknowledge that maintaining the same level of attention for all guests can be a challenge during our busiest times, but it remains our priority and commitment. We also apologise for the delay with your side dish and for not offering wine with your meal. These moments do not reflect our usual standards. Regarding the service charge, it is always clearly stated on the bill and can be adjusted or removed at the guest’s discretion. Your comments are valuable in helping us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a much better experience. Guest Relations
Ivan A. • 9 reviews
July 18, 2025
10/10
Great place in the heart of Cascais
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind comment, Ivan. We look forward to your next visit! Guest Relations
Bruno M. • 18 reviews
May 31, 2025
9/10
We began with a fairly simple starter, with couvert and garlic prawn. The garlic prawns were delicious, the sauce was godly. But the portion was fairly small. For main dishes we ordered the steak Diane and the octopus. But portions were decent and they were delicious. The steak was perfectly on point with what we ordered and the Diane sauce was very good. Smooth, silky and tasty. The octopus was cooked to perfection (tender and juicy) and the romesco sauce worked very well in the dish. The sides for both dishes were good and decent portion. Fries for the steak. And oven roasted potatoes and sautéed kale for the octopus. As for deserts. It’s a mixed feeling. The tiramisu was absolutely divine. Creamy and tasty. As for the chocolate bomb, it just didn’t work for us at all. Not what we hoped for. To accompany the whole meal we had 3 different cocktails. The passion fruit Mojito, Pink sour and palomita. They were good. But the passion fruit Mojito stood out from the rest. Very nice.
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review, Bruno. Your feedback is noted and will be carefully considered as we strive to continuously enhance the experience for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you once again!!! Guest Relations
Kathleen N. • 2 reviews
May 29, 2025
8/10
Beautiful restaurant both inside and outside. Wait staff was very professional and friendly. Good cocktails and wine. Small portions for the price
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind words, Kethleen. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere, our cocktails and wine selection, and that our team made you feel very welcome. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the portion sizes, it’s very helpful as we continuously strive to improve the overall experience. We hope to welcome you back soon! Guest Relations
Tania D. • 33 reviews
May 9, 2025
10/10
We had an amazing night at Bougain. the food was delicious, the ambiance was really nice and sophisticated. Service was outstanding. Highly recommend it.
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Tânia. Your kind words truly mean a lot to our entire team. We hope to see you very soon again!!!! Guest Relations
David P. • 7 reviews
April 27, 2025
10/10
what a fantastic place for my wife's birthday 🎂.
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you for your feedback, David. We’re truly happy to know you chose our restaurant to celebrate your wife’s bday. We hope to welcome you both again soon for more celebrations!!!! Guest Relations
Tatiana T. • 53 reviews
April 20, 2025
9.5/10
The toilets are very dirty, needs to take care of it..
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Tatiana. Cleanliness is one of our highest priorities!! Our maintenance and cleaning teams follow strict daily protocols and continuously service the facilities throughout both lunch and dinner hours. However, we do recognize that during periods of peak occupancy, maintaining our usual high standards can become more challenging. We are reinforcing our procedures with the team to ensure an even higher level of attention moving forward. Thank you for your help in bringing this to our attention. Guest Relations
Janet M. • 3 reviews
April 17, 2025
10/10
Excellent every time
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind words, Janet. We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve always have an excellent experience with us. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you again very soon! Guest Relations
Olivia C. • 9 reviews
April 6, 2025
6/10
Service was slow. We asked the waiter to turn on the heater about 5 times. It was cold and we sat outside. Lamb dish and my grouper dish were just average. Not bad. Not great. The green rice that was served with lamb was delicious. The ambiance I'm sure is amazing in the summer but in our case it was too cold to sit outside. That's our fault.
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us, Mr. David. We’re very sorry to hear that the service was not up to our usual standards, particularly regarding the delay in turning on the heater while you were seated outside. We understand how important a comfortable environment is for an enjoyable dining experience, and we are addressing this issue with our team to ensure more attentive service. However we looking forward to welcoming you again very soon to completely exceed your expectations from start to finish. Guest Relations
Baptiste A. • 6 reviews
March 28, 2025
9.5/10
Amazing restaurant and food, cannot be disappointed, only thing that made me not giving a 10, is that, to my opinion, you should avoid placing 2 seats tables next to 8 seats ones, as you straight up have to shout in order to speak to your guest. Beside this, go ahead, cannot be disappointed as I stated.
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your feedback, Mr. Allard. We truly appreciate your kind words. Regarding your suggestion about the table, we really appreciate it and will take it into consideration for your next visit. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!!! Guest Relations
KATERYNA M. • 2 reviews
March 1, 2025
10/10
One of my favorite places in Cascais ! Being lot of times and always bring my friends there
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
It’s a pleasure to know that you visit us often and recommend our place to your friends. We look forward to welcoming you many more times, Kateryna. See you soon!!! Guest Relations
Baltasar P. • 29 reviews
January 18, 2025
10/10
Just TOP !!!
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your fantastic 10/10 review, Baltasar. We’re thrilled to know you had such a great experience with us. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back soon!!!! Guest Relations
Christofer M. • 2 reviews
January 17, 2025
9/10
Great service
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Christofer. We truly appreciate you recognizing our efforts to offer excellent service. Every day, our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards to ensure all our customers have a wonderful experience. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!!!! Guest Relations
Irene G. • 3 reviews
December 30, 2024
10/10
Beautiful restaurant, gracious service, delicious food!
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind words and for giving us a perfect 10/10, Irene. We are truly honored by your thoughtful feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Guest Relations
Carlota N. • 1 review
November 12, 2024
10/10
amazing
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, Carlota. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!!!! Guest Relations
Lisa M. • 26 reviews
November 7, 2024
10/10
Everything about it was top notch!
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Lisa. Our team strives to provide the highest quality service, and your positive feedback truly motivates us to keep aiming for excellence. We hope to see you very soon again. Guest Relations
Fabienne S. • 2 reviews
November 2, 2024
9/10
Great food and excellent service! The garden is magical!
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, Fabienne. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warmly, Guest Relations
Donna R. • 4 reviews
October 29, 2024
10/10
I just live the atmosphere! And the food is excellent. I took a special client and they enjoyed it too. Looking forward to my next visit!!
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, Donna. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you, We look forward to welcoming you back very soon! Warmly, Guest Relations
Alexander C. • 17 reviews
August 8, 2024
10/10
Great anniversary experience
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you, Alexander. We look forward to welcoming again soon. Guest Relations
Marie M. • 6 reviews
September 27, 2024
10/10
Absolutely beautiful garden setting. Elegant but very comfortable . Fabulous meal and stellar service. Highly recommend!!!
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you for your lovely feedback, Marie. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything. It’s wonderful to know that you had a fabulous meal and experienced stellar service with us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another memorable visit. Warm regards, Guest Relations
Anna Sigríður V. • 7 reviews
September 30, 2024
8/10
Beautiful garden, lovely atmosphere and excellent sevice. I had two vegetarian dishes that were fresh but not very tasty. My husband had prawns for a starter and beef as a main course, both courses tasted very well. We shared a marenge for a desert, that we did not like. Good experience but maybe not the best restaurant for vegetarians.
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, Anna. We are sorry to hear that the vegetarian dishes did not meet your expectations. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will take it into consideration as we refine the flavors of our vegetarian options for the winter menu. We are always happy to make adjustments to ensure that all our guests have a satisfying meal. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon. Guest Relations
Alexandra Sofia L. • 10 reviews
September 28, 2024
10/10
An Oasis in the heart of Cascais. Great staff, great food
Bougain Restaurant & Garden Bar • Owner
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Alexandra. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. It means a lot to us to be called “an oasis in the heart of Cascais,” we look forward to welcoming you back to our “oasis” soon. Warm regards, Guest Relations