Reviews - Porto Santa Maria
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Kellie W. • 2 reviews
July 26, 2025
10/10We have been coming to this restaurant since 2019. The menu has changed but the quality of the food and service never does. Worth the drive.
Christoph S. • 6 reviews
July 19, 2025
10/10Very nice fish restaurant in beautiful location close to the Guincho beach on the Atlantic coast. We had sea bass and our daughter some pasta. Everything was delicious. Prices are quite high but it was clearly worth it.
Antonio d. • 30 reviews
July 19, 2025
9/10
love the location and first class service. Brings back memories of other lunches here.
Paula M. • 3 reviews
July 17, 2025
9/10A lovely restaurant with delectable food and a great view.
Kathryn P. • 3 reviews
June 29, 2025
10/10So good we went back for dinner 4 days later!
Armin C. • 8 reviews
June 27, 2025
10/10
Very fresh and delicious see food. Strong recommendation for any type of dinner event.
charlier e. • 34 reviews
June 28, 2025
10/10Service
Neil F. • 4 reviews
June 22, 2025
6.5/10Burgers were awful, realise it’s a fish restaurant but still…needs a hike up to keep its reputation….
Thomas B. • 2 reviews
June 19, 2025
10/10Great food, very good service, nice setting and ambience, and the best sunset
Hugo B. • 5 reviews
June 10, 2025
10/10The location is always amazing. Food and service
Mohammed A. • 93 reviews
June 12, 2025
10/10Still great like always!
Milos R. • 6 reviews
June 4, 2025
9.5/10Great sea food, no mistakes, everything we orderd was very well prepared. Fair prices for a Michelin guided place <100 euro p/p including a bottle of wine.
Wendy P. • 3 reviews
May 15, 2025
9/10Fabulous views, wonderful staff, excellent wine, really delicious food, except for the truly awful soufflé - omelette!
Nancy J. • 1 review
May 12, 2025
4.5/10One of 3 entrees was good, one had very little flavor at all, and the portions were strangely large (1 kilo of grouper for 1 order) Waiter never brought one of the side dishes but because the food wasn’t good we ended up not reminding him. The Oceanside setting is beautiful especially at sunset but there are other better restaurants with Oceanside views
Alison R. • 1 review
May 11, 2025
6/10Food was okay. Nothing special. We didn’t like the starters that were Judy put on our table with no explanation of what they were and the fact that they cost €20. Wouldn’t go back.
Neil F. • 4 reviews
April 27, 2025
10/10Superb fish, simple and great service with excellent wine…
Xavier P. • 25 reviews
April 24, 2025
10/10Excellent service
Karishma M. • 5 reviews
April 15, 2025
10/10
A very beautiful and comfy space with the most mesmerizing view of the guincho. The restaurant is simply outstanding and the food & service is by far one of the best in the area. Recommend & definitely will go back!
Maguy C. • 2 reviews
April 20, 2025
6.5/10We chose this restaurant as recommended by the Michelin guide. While the welcome was warm and attentive, service after our food was served, not even to refill our water. Unfortunately when the time came to order dessert, we could not be served our choice (hazelnut soufflé ) as the kitchen had closed and we were not warned in advance to place final orders. Such a mistake is not expected in a restaurant like this.
Natalie N. • 1 review
March 27, 2025
4.5/10Our last night in Portugal, we wanted to have an amazing seafood experience with the children. My son and husband were able to get gooseneck barnacles which we were very happy about. My daughter’s steak came completely raw, even the waiter was shocked. My fish was dry (red snapper). But the biggest shock of all…my husband (who is a chef) ordered the cold water blue lobster. Knowing they are extremely rare, and seeing them in the tank when we arrived, he was excited to order it. What he received was a warm water “lobster”. When we stated this wasn’t what he ordered, they basically said, “oh well, this one is better. Maybe I didn’t understand your English”. We gave a couple stars for service because although the manager was very obnoxious, the waitstaff were accommodating and lovely. We think they bamboozled us and perhaps they are able to get away with this because they know the same customers won’t be returning and the tip is included or not expected.
Igor D. • 4 reviews
March 26, 2025
10/10Real good restaurant with a stunning view
Neil F. • 4 reviews
March 23, 2025
10/10Fabulous food, service and location a real Sintra Gem
anne p. • 2 reviews
March 9, 2025
10/10The view is good, the decor excellent with the live-tank adding to ambience, service is so friendly and the food is just superb !
Nabil A. • 1 review
February 15, 2025
10/10Everything
David Y. • 2 reviews
December 22, 2024
9.5/10The location is amazing food is great!
Marie-France M. • 6 reviews
November 9, 2024
8/10Unfortunately the lobster salad was very average, the lobster itself was not fresh, chewy and tough. The burrata was excellent though. The other dishes, mixed seafood grill and sirloin steak were excellent.
Laura B. • 1 review
October 31, 2024
5/10Rushed service with only three tables in the restaurant. Did not even offer water or wine /drinks before approaching for meal order three times. Brought the main course before the appetizer was even halfway finished. Completely unenjoyable experience.
Marcos T. • 6 reviews
October 22, 2024
10/10Excellent service, food. Best cod ever. Sole belle meunière wonderful. Kids ordered steak, great too. Fair wine prices. Great cost/benefit. The location is beautiful and the ambience very pleasing.
Jeanette L. • 1 review
October 15, 2024
10/10The service was good
Alan D. • 1 review
September 7, 2024
9.5/10It’s a seafood lovers paradise, simply and elegantly cooked. The waiters were attentive and very informative regarding menu choice. Lovely setting by the sea which was reflected in the decor.
Trentton M. • 1 review
September 3, 2024
8/10Solid dinner. A tad Bland missing flavors. Sea Bass was outstanding. We had ours in the bread versus salt crust. Potatoes were unremarkable as were the vegetable medley. Cheesecake was rubbery not well made. Wine choices were very good.
Alfredo O. • 20 reviews
August 26, 2024
7.5/10Good for the price, nothing more.
Nicla P. • 3 reviews
August 8, 2024
10/10An excellent seafood restaurant with a spectacular view on the Atlantic coast
wies l. • 5 reviews
August 7, 2024
4.5/10No welcome, old fashion interieur, food not excellent, poor in foreign language, too fast a service...
Anthony V. • 2 reviews
July 30, 2024
9/10The red emperor on the grill was as good as it vets
Philippe M. • 12 reviews
July 22, 2024
10/10This restaurant was a real discovery for us. We booked last minute but no issue : a warm welcome, an excellent advise on the dishes, and amazing pairing wine. A real top dinner !
Adam G. • 1 review
July 5, 2024
9.5/10Fantastic spot, amazing view, food wonderful, service good. The only disappointment was the menu, it’s a QR code, this strangely changes the atmosphere, we are. Anon phone at the table famil so bring all our phones out to read the menu feels weird. It also loses some of the feel of the restaurant and makes it a little distant. Small negative as overall the place is great.
Jeff B. • 1 review
July 3, 2024
5/10The best part of dinner was the drive to the restaurant. The views are amazing. However the wait staff was indifferent, frosty, and broke many common sense rules of fine dining service. The quality of the food was poor. We had better meals at tourist traps in town off the beach at places with pictures on the menus. The entire party was shocked this place had earned a star. I do recommend driving up the coast for the scene but skip this restaurant.
Ronnie K. • 1 review
June 10, 2024
10/10
Porto Santa Maria in Cascais, Portugal, is a five-star dining gem, certainly deserving of its Michelin rating. Located along the scenic coastline, it offers breathtaking ocean views, creating a serene and elegant dining ambiance. The culinary experience is exceptional, featuring exquisite dishes made from the freshest local ingredients, with a particular emphasis on seafood. Each meal is a delightful journey through the rich flavors of Portuguese cuisine, perfectly complemented by an extensive wine list showcasing the best regional wines. What truly sets Porto Santa Maria apart is the outstanding service. The staff is attentive and knowledgeable, going above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. Their recommendations enhance the meal, adding a personal touch to the impeccable service. In summary, Porto Santa Maria in Cascais is the epitome of coastal culinary luxury. Its perfect blend of location, exquisite food, and impeccable service makes it a must-visit dining destination in Portugal.
Vincent Gerald G. • 48 reviews
June 10, 2024
9.5/10
Staff was Nice
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