Fabulous Seafood Again In November we dined at 5 Oceanos in Matosinhos. We were once again staying at The Yeatman in Vila Nova de Gaia, so this was a bit of a jaunt - but one well-worth making. On a previous visit to the Porto...Area, a bit over a year before, this restaurant had been recommended by our Concierge, and we were so impressed that we shoe-horned them into this very short trip. Once more, we were rewarded. On the previous visit, I had spent time on the multi-page menu, only to find out that almost nothing on it was being served that night. I learned my lesson. Though presented with the same menu, I knew to do one of two things: ask the server what was available at that moment, or to go and look in the ice-filled display case, in the front of the restaurant, to see for myself. I did both on this visit. Also, as the seafood might well change, due to what is sold, and what is brought in that night, it pays to get one’s order in early, so that the exact item is pulled from the ice, and into the kitchen - the menu might well change by the hour! The restaurant is small, and casual, with both a sidewalk seating area, and then the interior. As it was a bit cool, we opted for inside again. The wine list is short, but filled with some great Portugese wines - many very local to the area. We opted for the Octopus and the Prawns this evening. Another lesson that we had learned is that the Prawns will likely be the size of Lobsters in the USA - “GIANT Prawns” does not do justice to these crustaceans. Both dishes were excellent, and prepared perfectly. For fresh (might have been caught an hour before) seafood, skillfully prepared and served, 5 Oceanos is great, and well-worth the drive from Porto, or Vila Nova de Gaia. Oh, and the service is very friendly, and efficient too.More
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