View from the restaurant terrace

Address: Rua João Grave 134, Porto Costa Verde 4150-427, Portugal
Phone: +351 226 096 382
Hours: Mon-Sat noon-3pm and 7-11pm- Business dressy attire.

Porto’s most elegant restaurant is housed in what locals call an antiga moradia senhorial (antique manor house), built in 1897 and beautifully restored to its Belle Epoque glory. The setting and elegance alone might justify a dinner here. The cuisine matches the setting with finely prepared seafood and select grilled meats. Under the direction of owner Manuel Rocha, some of the town’s finest chefs turn out excellent cuisine from South America.

The staff seems determined not to let anyone leave unsatisfied. The best items are grilled fish and grilled seafood. Grilled meats are also superb. Everything is served with Brazilian spices or mild sauces to enhance the flavor, not destroy it. Service is in one of four rooms, all of which are quite charming. If you are staying outside of Porto, the restaurant will provide transportation by bus to the grounds.

Churrascão do Mar is well received by both locals and tourists alike for the freshness of their seafood, which is prepared in a manner that preserves the taste of the sea without overpowering sauces or spiced. Make sure to save room for dessert as well as the grilled pineapple served on a sword. The service is attentive without being overbearing and the wine list is representative of the local vineyards as well as Spanish, French, Italian and other global varieties. The restaurant is often ranked among the best in Porto by both international and local publications.