Restaurante Fernando in Matosinhos

"We had a wonderful dining experience here last night. The owner & staff were attentive and helpful. They gave me a gooseneck barnacle to try when they saw me looking at the seafood display, & were very understanding that we didn’t speak Portuguese. Instead, they did their best to communicate in English & it was a lovely, friendly exchange. We had clams (briny, succulent) with buttery grilled toast, seafood rice (stuffed with seafood with a delicate fresh tomato base) & housewine (crisp, balance & a generous pour). The portions were so generous we barely finished, & the total bill came to just €60 for 2 diners. What a great value experience that I’d recommend without hesitation. Take the time to find this slightly hidden restaurant. It is cosy inside and popular with locals. Thank you team Fernando, for giving me a wonderful memory of Oporto"

"The fish in this restaurant is really fresh and good, and reasonably priced. Unfortunately the staff is not very nice or professional: they noticibly commented about us among themselves, presumably because of how we were dressed (admittedly not very nice, it was lunch time and we came from a long walk on the beach). I would advise the staff either to be more careful and not let customers notice this, or otherwise just don't let people in if you don't like how they look."

"Really liked the friendly service and good food. Portion sizes are good too. Prices for some fish are per kg. You can definitely order a fish for 1 person, for example 0,5kg. The tomato rice is really nice."

"The Good: - Probably one of the best seafood restaurants I’ve ever tried - Waiters were super friendly and guided us through the menu - Sea bass was just perfect. It was moist, perfectly salted, and filleted perfectly at the table - Sardines were cooked to perfection with perfect seasoning A must-visit place if you’re near Porto"

"The fisherman for this restaurant gave us the recommendation, and they didn't disappoint. Top notch service with the most delicious food. I highly recommend the fried sardines, the best I've ever eaten. And the sea bass, also some of the best! Thank fisherman Paola."

"Restaurante Fernando is a no-nonsense place to enjoy fresh fish and seafood. Unpretentious but genuinely tasty. Even without a reservation, the team was exceptionally kind and made space for us — though reservations are definitely recommended. The menu is straightforward and depends on the day’s catch, which you can see displayed before ordering. Staff are friendly, hardworking, and impressively quick for such a busy spot. If you’re unsure what to choose, trust their recommendations — they know their fish. The house wine paired perfectly with our selection of grilled fish, and the grilled sardines made a great start to the meal. Authentic, efficient, and honest seafood dining — exactly what you hope to find by the coast."

"Excellent place! Everything was delicious, service was quick and well-organized. The staff were polite, attentive, and genuinely friendly. Definitely worth recommending!"

"Very good restaurant, the crab meat is incredible and so is their speciality : the chicken/duck blood rice. It sounds and looks not that good at the first time but trust me, it’s worth it!"