Restaurante Fernando Restaurant à Matosinhos

Restaurante Fernando in Matosinhos is a seafood establishment that offers some of the best fish dishes in the area. The ambiance is cozy, and the interior design is simple but clean. The price range is medium-high, but the quality of the seafood and fish served is worth it. The restaurant is located in a restaurant area, close to beaches, and is a hidden gem that locals recommend. One of the special features of this place is the huge portions served. The menu at Restaurante Fernando offers a wide variety of seafood and grilled fish dishes, such as the spectacular flavorful seafood rice, fresh sardines, and the perfectly grilled robalo (sea bass). The starters include the bolinhos de bacalhaus (codfish cakes) and petingas e pimentos de pádron (sardines with peppers). The restaurant also serves a delicious arroz de marisco (seafood rice) and salada de lavagante (lobster salad). The wine list has a great selection of Portuguese wines, including Vinho Verde. Although the entrance may be easily overlooked, Restaurante Fernando is a must-visit fine dining spot for those who love seafood and fish. The service is attentive and friendly, and the staff speaks good English. The owner is very kind and welcoming, even receiving customers after hours. The restaurant is highly recommended for its quality traditional dishes, such as the fried shad with hake eggs "açorda" and the huge platter of seafood, which includes crab, lobster, prawns, goose barnacles, and small shrimps.