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Hífen

Restaurant Bar

One of the Most Reviewed Bars in Cascais e Estoril


Address

Av. Dom Carlos I 48, 2750-310 Cascais, Portugal

Website

hifenrestaurant.squarespace.com

Contact

+351 915 546 537

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (2.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12:30 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 12:30 to 4 pm, 7 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 12:30 to 4 pm, 7 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: (Labor Day), 12:30 to 4 pm, 7 pm to 12 am, Hours might differ
  • Thursday: 12:30 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 12:30 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 12:30 pm to 2 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: service (22) good (22) great (20) recommend (17) staff (15) Great (15) Cascais (14) view (13) delicious (11) dishes (11)
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  • 5/5 Shelly M. 8 months ago on Google
    I’m still thinking about my food at this place. We were so lucky to get a table upstairs by the window with an incredible view. Our waiter was lovely and made our experience that much better. He recommend the tuna sandwich which was delicious and we also had a salad and a fish dish. The dessert was unreal. Absolutely phenomenal food and a great restaurant in the heart of beautiful Cascais!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David S. 2 years ago on Google
    Modern restaurant on the quayside, with minimalist decor and contemporary versions of Portuguese classic dishes. The dishes are intended to share; would recommend one starter and three mains for two people. Had the pork, Galician octopus and tuna mains; all great but the pork was the star of the show. The first floor balcony tables have interior glass doors, so ideal for a private, romantic meal, but too cold/windy on the night of our visit. Staff were exceptionally friendly and efficient. Recommended.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leonardo F. 1 year ago on Google
    Oh my god. This place is a bomb. The staff is easy-going and willing to joke with you. We took two astonishing cocktails, two appetizers two main dishes, two desserts, water and 1.5 liters, I repeat, ONE POINT FIVE LITERS of an awesome white sangria made with a touch of gin and passion fruit. The food is something. Every bite I had was different and delicious. We spent less than a hundred euros. I mean... This place left me speechless. I swear I will come back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Madeleine D. 9 months ago on Google
    I am genuinely sad because this was one of the best meals of my entire life but I was only visiting Cascais for the afternoon so I’ll probably never eat it again 😭 the garlic prawns were divine, the fillet steak sandwich so tender and soft it was like biting through fish - my hot tip is to dip your steak sandwich into the sauce leftover from the garlic prawns, you will not be disappointed. So delicious. Lovely service and fabulous cocktails, too. I’ll always think of this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Penelope K. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is just amazing! We ordered a Caesar salad, limpets and burrata. The service was very good and quick and the facilities were clean and tidy. The seating was slightly uncomfortable as the have standing chairs and it gets very busy around lunch so I definitely recommend booking in advance.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elina S. 5 months ago on Google
    Tried 5 things on the menu and by far the most memorable flavours in Lisbon!! Every bite I took, I wanted to cry because of how good it was! The best thing I’ve eaten in Lisbon was their Veal pica pau. I love to eat, and I’ve eaten all over Lisbon for 10 days. I’ve travelled all over the world to eat in different countries. I’ve been to 5 star Michelin restaurants in Paris, Spain and London….not one of them blew my mind like their veal dish. The food here is sooooooo special! their flavour combos are so creative and insanely good. Price is also good for the quality. Service is great! Cocktails are also so good and well balanced. Their chocolate walnut dessert was also very good. I’ve been dreaming about the veal for 3 days. Literally going to take the train tomorrow for 45 mins just to get their veal. And I am a lazy person.. that says A LOT.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Em S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing experience with great food and wine. Good to book the table earlier. I fall in love with the salmon salad.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Daniele M. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is tasty and the place gives you good vibes with a view. Some dishes are a bit pricey but since it's always full I think it makes sense for them.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fran B. 9 months ago on Google
    Wow - what an explosion of flavours. We loved it…it rocked our world. Dishes to get: smoked ham croquettes, aubergine & the prawns. 10/10 would come again. Great value for this high quality and portion size. Great staff too!!! Whoop
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gideon S. 9 months ago on Google
    This first thing I need to mention is the fantastic atmosphere and setting of this place, as well as the stellar service. For example, when we weren't sure what to order for dessert, our waiter let us try the dessert before ordering. The food was very good overall with just the fried cod pancake topper with egg being a little too salty for my liking and too chewy. I recommend the tuna steak sandwich and salmon tataki as these were both fresh and packed with rewarding flavour. I don't think you can go wrong with the amazing desserts on offer. Try your best to get a seat upstairs with a view out of the window as this kept us there for hours.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex C. 1 year ago on Google
    We come to cascais a few times a year, and always try to explore the restaurants, but usually end up starting at given for a drink and not going anywhere else…. The cocktails are fantastic - always original and usually pack a punch! Tonight we cocktails, octopus salad, chips (potato, squash and beet.) and garlic prawns. Finished sharing a tuna sandwich - I thought was a brave recommendation from the waiter but was so so good. Service was charming too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jim �. 1 year ago on Google
    This place surprised us completely! Interesting and modern interior, professional but chill staff and service. Food was something different but in a perfect way. You need to try it to experience it. Try as many foods you can! Beautifull drinks as well. A really well deserved recommendations!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Svenja S. 1 year ago on Google
    A must-go when in Cascais! Although it was fully booked we got a table at the door. So if you did not reserve a table, they offer a few tables for people who just show up, but I recommend going early otherwise you need to wait. The food was very nice! We ordered 6 plates for 4 people to share as the dishes are quite small. Everything we ordered tasted amazing. They also have a lot of options for vegetarians. The price was very good as well, we paid ca. 110€ for 4 people incl. 2 desserts, 2 glasses of wine, 1 cocktail and 2 soft drinks. I highly recommend going there!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan Y. 6 months ago on Google
    Nice spot with ocean views, good food and a large bar. They have a second floor with tables by the windows. The menu is very diverse, with salads, bowls, sandwiches and more. Also the drinks are very well made and the staff is very friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Áine 1 year ago on Google
    A great restaurant! We enjoyed lunch here twice while in Cascais! The duck salad is amazing!! We also came here for evening drinks after dinner and it had a great atmosphere! Staff are so friendly here! Created a great ambiance 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jiayi W. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is so good, the view is perfect. The shrimp is top! Cocktails are strong. Veal steak absolutely delicious although it’s kids menu.

  • 2/5 Akira74000 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very pleasant view upstairs. On the other hand, the dishes are in my opinion a bit expensive compared to the quality. I recommend this place for just a drink. (Original) Vue très agréable à l'étage. En revanche, les plats sont selon moi un peu cher par rapport à la qualité. Je vous recommande ce lieu pour uniquement boire un verre.

  • 5/5 Monika K. 2 years ago on Google
    5 stars, food is great, but desserts it is something for 10 stars. I felt like I am tasting desserts from Masterchef Australia ;). Pudin was the best that I have eaten in Portugal within my 4 years here. Modern space and modern presentation of Portuguese food :). Good job. I will come back.

  • 5/5 Andres G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent treatment. Different and varied food, with a personal touch. (Original) Trato excelente. Comida distinta y variada, con toque personal.

  • 5/5 Jide F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and service.

  • 5/5 Tiago Miguel C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Located next to Cascais bay and with a wonderful view, it is one of the restaurants that I highly recommend visiting. With a very varied menu, based on snacks, but with a lot of refinement and quality. Traditional dishes but with creativity and a lot of flavor. Very tasty and “different” dessert. I recommend to book, it is always full. Great for a toast by the sea 🥂 (Original) Situado junto à baía de Cascais e com uma vista maravilhosa é um dos restaurantes que recomendo vivamente visitarem. Com uma ementa bastante variada, à base de petiscos, mas que possui bastante requinte e qualidade. Pratos tradicionais mas com criatividade e bastante sabor. Sobremesa muito saborosas e “diferentes” . Recomendo a reservar, está sempre cheio. Ótimo para um brinde à beira mar 🥂

  • 5/5 Charlotte M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place and and staff, the food is new fresh a'nd gooooood

  • 5/5 Alicia G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Modern, pleasant place, very central location and with beautiful views (especially the tables on the top floor). Menu with many healthy options. Everything we ordered was delicious. Good value for money. The only place of its kind (modern / healthy) that we find in Cascais. (Original) Local moderno, agradable, ubicación muy céntrica y con preciosas vistas (especialmente las mesas del piso de arriba). Menú con muchas opciones saludables. Todo lo que pedimos estaba delicioso. Buena relación calidad-precio. Único local en su estilo (moderno/healthy) que encontramos en Cascais.

  • 3/5 Susana N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unfriendly service. (Original) Atendimento pouco simpático.

  • 5/5 Maria S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Varied menus with a wonderful view. To visit again. (Original) Menus variados com uma vista maravilhosa. A visitar novamente.

  • 5/5 Brent S. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved it. Everything was fresh, well prepared, inventive, and delicious. If you get the prawns, you owe it to yourself to get the bread to sop up the broth. Great service, beautiful restaurant, beautiful location and views.

  • 5/5 Łukasz P. 2 years ago on Google
    Quite a nice place with interesting food. Although seems to be fully booked every evening, so make a reservation in advance.

  • 5/5 Meghan 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food and service! Our waiter recommended a few dishes - all of which were amazing, especially the burrata. We came back the next night for drinks only and really enjoyed their sangria and mojitos. We would absolutely return!

  • 5/5 Mo Yasin U. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed the food. Great sharing menu and lovely desserts. Great location also. Friendly staff. Definitely would go back.

  • 5/5 Laura A. 11 months ago on Google
    The food is delicious we ordered multiple dishes and all of them were really good. They view is incredible and the services was great. We were able to get a table without reservation but I do recommend making a reservation in advance as it gets really busy.

  • 5/5 Yvette F. 9 months ago on Google
    Excellent choice in Cascais. The food is incredibly good and the staff knows what they’re doing (Brianna was amazing)! I highly recommend. It’s affordable and well-worth it!

  • 5/5 Stephen S. 9 months ago on Google
    Awesome drinks, good food. Incredible setting! I would highly recommend. Be specific on how you want your meat cooked.

  • 5/5 John B. 9 months ago on Google
    Passed this restaurant so many times but never ventured inside until this evening. Fantastic service and atmosphere. Great people watching spot and views over the sea at Cascais. Most importantly the food is excellent and the staff could not be more helpful. We had cocktails while we waited for a table (Tipsy Monkey and Speachless). We had 3 sharing plates. Would totally recommend — “Pica Pau” Veal

  • 5/5 Olya S. 9 months ago on Google
    One of the best restaurants i’ve been during my week in Portugal! View is incredible, food is delicious, servers are so personable and friendly, and atmosphere is great. Drinks are also incredible - best i’ve had in a while. Speachless and the branco sangria were our favourites. We got the garlic prawns (highly recommend), secret iberico pork (was great but I think theres better on the menu), and gazpacho soup which was really refreshing. João was awesome and definitely made the experience even better! You won’t regret coming here :)

  • 5/5 Parmela P. 6 months ago on Google
    Top notch! Great vibe, view from upstairs is incredible. They have these two-seater balconies that are so special. Having your drinks and sharables overlooking the sea is an experience. The buratta and veal were superb! Prices are very reasonable. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 David B. 7 months ago on Google
    Love the food here and the vibe. And the service was spectacular. Innovative dishes that were also delicious. It’s hard to get a reservation but we didn’t have to wait long without one.

  • 5/5 Duarte Amaro F. 3 years ago on Google
    Tuna burger is out of this world. And the spot is amazing.

  • 5/5 Gonçalo F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good atmosphere, good music! Fantastic location. (Original) Bom ambiente, boa música! Localização fantástica.

  • 5/5 Cleomar F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place, with great snacks and drinks! (Original) Lugar agradável, com ótimos petiscos e drinks!

  • 5/5 Luisa V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good service and very nice food (Original) Serviço muito bom e comida muito agradável

  • 5/5 Hilda Maria M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is excellent in every way, attention, food, wines, the view of the bay of Cascais. Wonderful night that I lived there with my "great love", great memory remains in me! Obrigadísima (Original) Es excelente en todos los sentidos, atención, comida, vinhos, la vista para la bahia de Cascais. Maravillosa noche la que vivi allí con mi "grande amore", gran recuerdo queda en mi ! Obrigadísima

  • 5/5 Armando M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great (Original) Excelente

  • 5/5 jose r. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic location! Fabulous food! Excellent service! To repeat without any doubt (Original) Fantástico local! Comida fabulosa! Excelente serviço! A repetir sem qualquer duvida

  • 5/5 Nuno S. 3 years ago on Google
    Best brunch ever

  • 5/5 Marta L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tapas from another world Beautifully decorated restaurant with great views Very attentive staff Highly recommend (Original) Tapas do outro mundo Restaurante muito bem decorado com óptima vista Staff muito atencioso Recomendo muito

  • 5/5 Anderson G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best food 🥘 special, pleasant atmosphere (Original) Melhor comida 🥘 especial, ambiente agradável

  • 5/5 Max S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and super nice service 👌

  • 5/5 Audrey S. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious food! Lovely staff! Highly recommend the Galician octopus & veal tataki!

  • 5/5 Henner H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place. Very friendly staff, fast service and fantastic food. Pretty much on the pricey side but well worth it.

  • 5/5 Pedro Brazão de C. 5 years ago on Google
    Perfect place for a shared meal. The staff is extremely helpful and the food is great. Try the Lapas and the Shrimps. They where perfectly cooked. The prices are very reasonable. But either book ahead or get there early as it is always full.

  • 5/5 W van W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great value for money. Especially enjoyed the butternut pie. Delicious stuff and great service.

  • 5/5 Abel S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing tasty food. Very friendly staff. Great location

  • 4/5 Manuel Muñoz A. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is very fresh and the menu has plenty of healthy options, although it is on the expensive side compared to most places. Most of the dishes are ideal for sharing. The place has two floors, with good ambience and it's quite clean. The service is not particularly fast. The waiters are friendly, menu is available in English as well.

  • 4/5 Nina V. 3 years ago on Google
    Central location, great views of the bay. Creative menu with rustic food presentation. Service is friendly without overpowering. Good English. Not cheep but worth of trying.

  • 5/5 Viktoria 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We went there twice today! Everything really fits here: the delicious food, extremely friendly service and the view! (Original) Wir waren heute zwei Mal dort! Hier passt wirklich alles: das leckere Essen, ein extrem freundlicher Service und der Ausblick!

  • 4/5 Carlos O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Efficient and friendly service, snacks are very good, well located space with good atmosphere (Original) Serviço eficiente e simpático, os petiscos são muito bons, espaço bem localizado com bom ambiente

  • 5/5 Sara M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I've always been well served in this restaurant (Original) Sempre fui bem servida neste restaurante

  • 5/5 Netta S. 3 years ago on Google
    Best restaurant that we tried in our 2 weeks in Cascais!

  • 5/5 Miguel M. 3 years ago on Google
    Typical portuguese food with a nouvelle cuisine touch. Great views directly facing Cascais Bay.

  • 5/5 Dorte P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food and service We got salmon salad which was just absolutely perfect 👌 😊 (Original) God mad og service Vi fik laksesalat som bare var helt perfekt 👌 😊

  • 5/5 Jorge Pinto B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent food and service (Original) Comida e serviço de excelência

  • 4/5 Lisa R. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was okay but nothing special. Nice view of the beach and staff was tuned to their customers. Got this place recommended by a Portuguese lady. She even called and booked the table for us.

  • 5/5 Daniel Almenares C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food , close to sea, nice staff

  • 5/5 Esmeralt 3 years ago on Google
    Great bar, coolest mega friendly employees, amazing place, absolutely clean , delicious menus, fantastic drinks. A place to be everyday happy hour with friend and family or business. I love Hífen family. Bravo!

  • 5/5 Ana S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Heavenly snacks, with an incredible blend of flavors! (Original) Petiscos divinais, com uma mistura de sabores incrível!

  • 5/5 Paulo S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Simply TOP (Original) Simplesmente TOP

  • 5/5 Eduardo M. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow the picanha sandwich and the cauliflower main dish pfff explotion of taste, great place to eat ❤️

  • 5/5 Michel N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) superb seaside location (Original) superbe endroit bord de mer

  • 5/5 Maximiliano M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's like feeling at home (Original) Es como sentirse en casa

  • 5/5 Martin S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice interior and view, great simple but creative food (we tried almost all their sharing menu and all superb), attentive service, good vibe. Very good value for money.

  • 4/5 Jasmine R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very pleasant welcome and excellent meal I recommend this place 👍 I give 9 out of 10 (Original) Tres plaisant bon accueil et excellent repas je recommande ce lieu 👍je donne 9sur 10

  • 4/5 Eddy C. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, Nice place


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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