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Ribeira d'Ilhas Surf Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Ericeira


Address

Estrada Nacional 247 - Praia de Ribeira D'Ilhas, Ericeira, 2640-051 Santo Isidoro MFR, Portugal

Website

www.ribeiradilhas.com

Contact

+351 261 865 009

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (2.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 am to 10:30 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 10:30 pm
  • Friday: (Feast of the Immaculate Conception), 9 am to 12 pm, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 9 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 10:30 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 10:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 10:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (13) staff (11) beach (11) service (11) Great (10) nice (9) burger (8) great (7) Good (7) told (7)
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  • 1/5 John C. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff are a bit off.. but the food is so incredibly bad. We read the reviews before we went but thought we would give it a try as the location is cool.. but my god the food is so incredibly bad.. the burger was very very low quality processed meat and had clearly been microwaved but it was still cold. We ordered the chicken burger, but it was more like cat food compressed into a burger like shape on non-fresh bread.. it was so bad we could only eat the over greasy chips and washed it down with beer from a cracked glass 😂 so bad! Believe the other bad reviews this place is terrible... Check the photos.. I don't know what that actually was but it wasn't a chicken burger!! 😂😂🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮 Oh.. and when we explained, we were not offered anything 😂 in town this restaurant works not survive!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Muriel 11 months ago on Google
    60min wait for a açaí bowl and avocado toast (it was not a busy day), no sorry nothing just a rude response from the waitress when asking about our order after 45min - açaí bowl is tiny and no granola, thinnest layer of avocado on the toast. Definitely not coming back after this experience!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alex B. 2 years ago on Google
    We were looking forward to having a cold drink and a decent meal after a day the beach. We stood waiting patiently for 10 minutes to be seated (at one of the multiple available tables) as staff members walked past us. After trying to get the attention of a couple of them, we weren’t even acknowledged - so we decided to leave. Not a pleasant customer service experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Matthias H. 8 months ago on Google
    First they didn't serve us at all. When they did, they were really unfriendly and brought the wrong drinks. The food was rather little, partly cold and didn't taste especially good. They only brought cutlery after we asked them for it, when the food was already on the table. I never posted a Google Review before, but they really made me…
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander 1 year ago on Google
    A truly unique place worth visiting both in summer and winter. Located on the beach, in a modern new complex with the expectation of surfers. An excellent and extensive menu, and the food is delicious. I have been here many times and have chosen different things: pastas, salads, steaks, burgers. Everything is at a high level. The staff is a little relaxed, but this is Portugal, and the place is conducive to a long lunch or dinner. All in all, it is a combination of a unique place, great views, delicious food, to relax and contemplate the moment.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Richard A. 8 months ago on Google
    Very disappointing. Long wait, not very helpful staff and the food is not good. We ordered burgers and they were cold and dry
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Michy M. 10 months ago on Google
    Bad service. Not even acceptable food. Superbe location, but that is nature’s merit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Eray E. 1 year ago on Google
    Really bad food. My pasta came cold and it was so tasteless, someone cooked pasta, put soyasauce on it and left it for 15 min wherever. The burger was horrible as well. The smoothie was watery, didn’t know what I was drinking. I understand that it has the monopol there, but will definitely not come back there. Service is fast at least.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Bianca T. 2 years ago on Google
    Literally OMG! 45 min to try and get a sandwich. As the other reviews say it’s the only place here so the owners probably don’t care either because they have guaranteed business. Even the smoothies just taste like water. What can you do, I suggest bring your own sandwich! Service is so bad it will test your patience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Margit F. 2 years ago on Google
    Very bad and slow service at 2 p.m. on 18 August 2021. You get the impression they are not interested in making business. We had to wait for almost an hour to be able to order food which took another hour to arrive. Finally a big disappointment. The spaghetti were dry and hard, the burger tasted awfully. The only good thing at 10 a.m. was a coffee to take away and a croissant. Unfortunately the only restaurant in place. Otherwise they would not be able to survive I guess. Better try the restaurants at Foz do Lizandro. They are all good there!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 José L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good atmosphere Good views Good snacks and meals (Original) Bom ambiente Boas vistas Bons petiscos e refeições
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Tom H. 1 year ago on Google
    We had the Veggie Burger and the Spaghetti with Tofu. The Burger was among the worst I ever had, Bun was incredibly tough to eat and the Burger was tasteless. My girlfriend had the Spaghetti, which were also tasteless and the portion size was way too small for the price. The drinks were great, especially the smoothie. Do not recommend this place overall though.

  • 5/5 Nikki 1 year ago on Google
    Inside and outside dining. Great views of the ocean and people surfing. Cocktails were delicious and moderately priced. Will go back next time I'm in town ❤️

  • 4/5 Henry M. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was unexpectedly excellent for a beach bar. Prices a what you would expect for the location but the setting is nice. If you’re at the beach you won’t feel guilty about coming here for food and drinks between surf sessions.

  • 1/5 Lucie 1 year ago on Google
    Terrible service, the staff did not check on you for the first 15 min of being seated (which we waited for over 50min), then the food took ages and was super disappointing. The portions were very small, so we needed to order 2 dishes per person to get somewhat satisfied. The octopus salad had not even fresh herbs which for the price and the tiny portion would be the least thing to expect. The muscle cataplana was tasteless, the shrimps were pretty much only made with butter and the fries were super greasy and tasted like cheap dirty oil. If I would have known that I wouldn't have waited for a table and starved instead.

  • 5/5 Alexandru I. 1 year ago on Google
    Great beach bar, with good variety of tasty food options. It has typically a dj playing live music in the afternoon and that’s when it gets busy as everybody wants to enjoy a drink at sunset. Plenty of parking nearby Friendly staff and decent service

  • 4/5 Milena G. 1 year ago on Google
    They have a lot of food options, nice service, big parking space and a big area (and the Beach in front) for the kids to Play. Nice views as well

  • 3/5 Рома R V. 1 year ago on Google
    Not tasty food... Service and place good!

  • 3/5 Florian B. 1 year ago on Google
    For the coffee yes but that’s all. The food is ok, but the meal is made with no quality food, no sauce in it, really not pleased to eat their. On the other hand, this is a nice spot to drink a coffe or a beer after surf.. 3 star for the spot & the people working their but -2 star for the kitchen…

  • 3/5 Talia K. 9 months ago on Google
    I was here in the afternoon, post-lunch rush. Service is very friendly and fast, and the menu has a big selection. The chocolate torte was very good. Main downside was it was kind of dirty inside (unwiped tables and dirty couch cushions, many flies swarming about my food).

  • 5/5 Denitsa R. 9 months ago on Google
    Loved it so much! The food, the atmosphere... ❤️

  • 2/5 Jana D. 10 months ago on Google
    Very poor tasteless food. We had 2 types of pasta - very bad:-( Bolognes - worst I ever had) - not reccomended. 2 burgers - so so…. Place is great - pity that potential of this cool place leak by very bad chef!

  • 1/5 Charlène C. 8 months ago on Google
    If I could have put zero star, I would have done it. This place is a mess and I have never been that badly welcomed in a bar. Waitress and waiters have no politeness and no skills. And you would have to wait for one hour or more just to be seated. We waited for one hour in the line and then we were told we cannot sit. The waiter almost shouted at us because we didn't want to lunch but to have snacks and drinks, saying that if no lunch then we cannot sit but with a very impolite tone. Everything was so confusing because the day before they told us that even for drinks we had to wait on the line in order to be seated, so that's what we did today. Anyway the waiters are all so impolite, almost insolent, and very very slow. They think their place is the centre of the world and we are supposed to know the rules, but this is just the only place on that beach. Save your time, don't go there. I was so angry after having been treated in a such disrespectful manner, I had never seen it before. Totally impolite and disrespectful. Believe all the negative comments on that place (also, if you notice, the good comments are only posted by the so-called "local guides"... And it seems that the real tourists all disliked it).

  • 3/5 Salty T. 9 months ago on Google
    The location of this restaurant is amazing! Great view, super nice vibe. But unfortunately, the service is not very friendly and professional + the food is not really tasty (very beach-bar like). So I would only recommend it for a drink.

  • 4/5 Hu G. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice place to hangout after Surf or to grab something to eat while staying at the beach.

  • 2/5 Stefanie M. 6 months ago on Google
    Food is pretty mediocre. Beautiful view of course. Good wine selection. For Portugal it’s overpriced, but it’s a tourist, surf spot. So that’s what you should expect. Great for vino at sunset!

  • 2/5 Mmm S. 2 years ago on Google
    as usual the staff and service are rubbish. waitress, blond , poney tail actively goes zero fuks, and is proactively unfriendly. sack her

  • 4/5 Fred C. 3 years ago on Google
    When there is a DJ and they are rocking smooth house music it has the perfect beach day drinking vibe. Great to take a break from surfing. When there is no DJ it is good but not outstanding. Prices are high for Portuguese standards.

  • 4/5 Tony S. 3 years ago on Google
    Enjoyable Sunday evening snack in a friendly welcoming bar/restaurant. Well worth a visit, especially if you are into surfing!

  • 5/5 Johanna C. 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice beach restaurant! Stayed there all day for breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack!

  • 3/5 Alexandre O. 3 years ago on Google
    Not a very friendly place, lack of food taste. It's worth only because the beautiful view and closely to the sea, nothing more.

  • 5/5 Teresa C. 3 years ago on Google
    A very nice place to stay for a while

  • 3/5 Marco R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good view over the perfect surfers ocean , but the food and menu could be much better ..

  • 4/5 nelson p. 3 years ago on Google
    Great spot to take sim, haver a drink and walk

  • 5/5 Daniel P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Reasonable food Surrounding, stunning space (Original) Comida razoáveis Espaço envolvente,deslumbrante

  • 5/5 Sandra A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful .. (Original) Maravilhosa..

  • 5/5 Marina M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great

  • 4/5 Ashley P. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was ok. Ordered tuna steak, soup of the day, chicken burger. Chicken burger wasn't very tasty. Bland like others say. Tuna steak was good. Soup was very bland as well. Staff was nice though and great location on the beach.

  • 5/5 Henrique Madureira (. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice spot near the beach. Nice food and drinks

  • 5/5 Carl K. 3 years ago on Google
    A lovely stop. The Oysters 🦪 were fantastic, super fresh, clean and large!

  • 1/5 Eyal Z. 2 years ago on Google
    I ask for espresso and the only free table was with reserve sign I set for 5 minutes get my espresso but a rood waiter actually shoot at me to leave the table. I tried to explain him the situation but he would not listen just keep on shooting I left without drinking my coffee. I will never get back to a place that employee such person, and i think you should do too 😡

  • 5/5 Karo T. 3 years ago on Google
    Exellent customer service, genuine intres and patinance of waiers. Good food, GF and vegeterian choices. Cool and confortable deigned space to wprk, chill on ur own wit friends and familly with kids. Best caffe in town so far!

  • 5/5 Zarina 1 year ago on Google
    Inside and outside dining available. Great scenic view of boardwalk, coastline. Beach. Etc. Came here 2x. Once in the day time for nice red sangria and loved it so much , that I came here again for the sangria during end of sunset for a great quality time. The red sangria is amazing. During the day lts very busy and service is slow and uncoordinated. During the evening the service was great. The ambience & atmosphere is great. Overall definitely recommend.

  • 4/5 Anna T. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place with a beautiful view. We took the ‘bitoque à moda da taverna’ and it was really good. The cheesecake and sub-zero mousse were too sugary for us.

  • 5/5 Dean T. 6 years ago on Google
    Great Location on an amazing little Beach. We had a meal during the day admittedly the staff weren't there to help straight away as it's a busy place during the day but we did get a table and our food was Good. We also went for a meal at night and was pretty late. at first we thought we wouldn't get served but then one of the waiters came over and was very friendly he even helped us with the menu and chose a meal for us both and it was Excellent. I would def recommend this as a place to go. It has a nice vibe and a efficient but laid back approach. Great for Surfers But watch the Shore Break pretty rough.

  • 3/5 Y Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was okay; it was a lot of bread! Not all the staff was super friendly, but overall we had a good breakfast.

  • 1/5 Florian R. 1 year ago on Google
    I came here to have food but I also wanted to buy cigarettes at the machine inside, I was told it doesn’t accept the €10 by a member of staff & that I had to go to the desk outside to get change. So I proceeded to do this. I waited for a good 10 minutes before I was even acknowledged. I asked for some change so I can go back inside and buy some cigarettes, for some reason the lady at the desk couldn’t fathom why I wanted change. She asked me who has told me of this (it was such a shock for her) I told her it was a colleague of hers she went inside to get him, he came out and told me that they cannot give me change as they don’t have any, I SAW THE TILL IT WAS FULL OF CHANGE. When I then asked what shall I do they told me to go away and get change somewhere else. Definitely won’t be recommending this place to anyone & I certainly won’t be coming back. Rude staff.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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