It was very busy when arrived at 1pm but we were fortunate the weather was good that day so we were able to get a table outside quite fast. Service was quite fast despite the number of customers. Fish was very fresh, well grilled and salted. The grilled octopus was perfect! However daughter's grilled chicken was a bit dry. Good place for fresh seafood 👍🏼
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
What can I say about this restaurant…well let me start by saying that O Alface in Setúbal is probably one of the best seafood restaurants in the country- I sometimes purposely go from Lisbon to the restaurant for lunch. They have the freshest fish, they’re are right next to Setubal’s Lota (Fish market)…the staff are super fast and sympathetic- and df the owner Sr. Eduardo (Sr. Alface) is such a nice chap, very helpful, cheerful, always super sympathetic. NOTICE! to date they don’t do bookings…it’s first come first serve. The turnaround is pretty fast, but you’ll always be hanging around for long periods if you show up between 13:00-14:00, because people get there earlier. Do what I do - show up at 12:00 or 14:30 👍🏼 all the fish dishes are amazing, but one of my faves is traditional “Choco Frito” in the Setúbal style, it’s strips of fresh cuttlefish surrounded by a spices and cornflour crumbs, then deep fried comes with freshly made potato chips (French fries). Squeeze some lemon juice on top and ask them to make you a mayo & garlic dip, it just completes the taste
Service
Dine in
Price per person
€15–20
We visited on a Saturday around lunchtime following a local's recommendation and man, it didn't disapoint.
There is no menu available, the waiter talls you what's avaialble today or you can go to the fish counter yourself and order what you want.
We ordered fish soup for starters then we had some olives, presunto before moving on to the mains, sea bream and "chico frito" which is lightly batterted deep fried squid served with fries.
All dishes were perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. The value for money is also exceptional! A must visit when in Setubal.
This is one of the best restaurants I have ate in Portugal. Well served, good food and with a reasonable price.
Better arrive early though, so you are able to get a table without a long waiting line.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
€15–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
A little noisy, but the food and the staff are good.
Enjoy your fish there.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
€15–20
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
Recommended dishes
Fresh Fish
The service was extraordinary. Lovely staff and always available to meet our needs.
The dishes that we had were fresh and tasty apart from the squid skewers that were plain and not tasty at all.
The prices are good for what we had. There are menus from €15 to €17.50 that includes starters (olives, bread, soup), drinks (1 pp), main dish, salad, potatoes, 'migas', dessert and coffee.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
€10–15
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Very fine fresh local food. Very good staff. We had clams, sardines squid to start then Sea Bass and red tuna. Not exactly as I would cook it, but a perfect afternoon. The clams in lemon were outstanding.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
€50+
Nice food, nice staff, located right next to the Setubal Docks. The fish there is the freshest you can get, and its preparation is just perfect. Very simple side dishes, so your taste buds have full attention on the fantastic fish.
