One thing I really hate is people trying to take advantage of crisis situations. I went to Monte Mar after they opened from the covid19 shutdown. We were a group of 9 and two of us decided to have the açorda de marisco , one...of their former specialities. With a price of 68 euro for two you would expect plenty of shellfish. It was a total disappointment. There were a few shrimps, maybe some other shellfish in such small quantities it was impossible to identify and the bread base was a tasteless flour paste. I only ate half of it and when I complained to the waiter about the quality his response was, yes, I can see you did not like it. No excuses, no explanation, no compensation. Not to mention that the service was very slow. A total waste of time and money. Never again.More

What have they done while the restaurant was closed? Did they prepare for a reopening? Definitely not! The table cloths were not ironed and there was NO decoration on the tables, it looked like a Kantine. Not inviting at all. Waiter asked two times if...we wanted the salad with or without onions....our answer was always the same WITHOUT, and what did he bring? With onions of course. The second side dish of broccoli he forgot altogether. Food was good a couple of years ago then it declined, before the crises quality was back up again. Now it’s okay, but nothing more than that. If I have to pay € 38 for a stuffed crab I do not expect to be charged an additional €2,50 for small pieces of bread to go with it. It’s ridiculous. Prices are up, services is bad, food ok ( but you can easily find better ones for a fraction of the price) . The attitude we have met does not deserve a visit in the near future.More

We have been to many many restaurants around here and have had great experiences but when you walk into a place and meet a foul person fight off the bat we walk. We went to grab a bite and have drinks and the lady at...the front desk turned us off with her nasty attitude from word one. Don't need to be made to feel like we are a burden to a hostess in this town.More

Excellent food, service and view. The food was very well prepared and fresh and the service was excellent. Nothing to complain about and believe me that I can complain - see my other reviews.

Exceptional service. Exquisite grilled fish and delectable vegetables (rare outside of a private house). And the view? Well, suffice to say it’s the only restaurant in Guincho which is ensconced in the cliffs. Breathtaking.

A warm welcome here and we were graciously offered a table for six without reservation (end of November). Comfortable conservatory setting which must have delightful views in the daytime. Waiter was extremely friendly, helpful and relaxed and he helped us choose some wonderful fish and...wine. Bread and buttered mini toasts were delightful. The Grouper is simply spectacular and perfectly cooked served with boiled potatoes. Accompanying extra vegetables were also delicious and freshly cooked...also hot. The frozen hazelnut mousse was a very delicious and unusual recommendation from our waiter. Overall a marvellous restaurant. Go for some incredible seafood!! Obrigado Monte Mar and hope to see you again soon.More

This is how you spoil a planned quiet relaxing meal in what should have been the right setting: seat a couple (prebooked days before) in a non-smoking closed area, and allow smokers to smoke at their tables in same area!! Follow this up by claiming...that it is a non smoking area, and do not request guests smoking Not to smoke. We had to remove ourselves and politely ask the staff to reseat us elsewhere in a smoke free area!. The experience was enough to make the outing a disappointing non-event. Whatever followed was no longer important. No favours needed, but the unreactive and passive manner with which situation was handled is unforgiving for a venue priced as it is. We will not return. There are several world class restaurants in the area with far superior professional service, complying with rules and regulations about seating, smoking and non-smoking areas.More