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What to order
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Grilled Octopus
Frequently praised as a standout dish, described as tasty, perfectly cooked, fresh, and full of flavour.
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Polvo A Lagareiro
Mentioned as a favorite by one reviewer and later called excellent, making it one of the most consistently recommended octopus dishes.
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Caldeirada
Specifically singled out as the best by one reviewer, suggesting it is a signature dish worth trying.
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Fish Stew
Recommended for its huge portion and amazing taste; reviewers highlighted it as a memorable, high-value dish.
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Fish Soup
Praised as creamy and delicious, and also described as tasty when ordered as a starter.
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Sopa De Legumes
Mentioned as creamy and delicious, making it a well-liked soup option among the starters.
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Sopa De Peixe
Recommended for being creamy and delicious, with reviewers clearly enjoying it as a flavorful soup.
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Grilled Local Fish
Described as delicious and fresh, with the restaurant’s fish quality repeatedly praised across reviews.
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Grilled Dorada
Called fresh and tasty, with helpful service and good value adding to its appeal.
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Massada De Tamboril
Explicitly named as a favorite dish, making it a clear recommendation from the reviews.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 9:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 3:30 PM, 6 to 9:30 PM |
About Sardinha
Relaxed restaurant with a terrace offering seafood specialties like BBQ sardines, octopus & lobster.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Sardinha known for?
Sardinha is best known for seafood specialties, especially caldeirada, sardines, octopus, and fresh local fish. Reviewers repeatedly mention that the dishes are fresh, well cooked, and served in generous portions, which is a big part of its appeal in Peniche.
What dishes are most recommended at Sardinha?
The most recommended dishes include caldeirada, grilled octopus, cuttlefish, fish stew, and grilled local fish. Reviewers also call out polvo a lagareiro, sardines, fish soup, and dorada, often noting that the portions are large enough to share.
What is the atmosphere like at Sardinha?
The atmosphere is casual and cozy, with both indoor and outdoor seating, and many reviewers mention a lively street-side vibe. It tends to feel busy and sometimes noisy during rush hours, which suits groups, tourists, and solo diners looking for a relaxed seafood meal.
Is Sardinha good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers often describe the prices as reasonable or adequate, and the listed price range is €15–35. Several mention getting large portions and fresh seafood for under 20 euros or around 35 euros for a full meal with wine, which suggests solid value for the quality.
Do you need a reservation or is there usually a wait?
Reservations are recommended for lunch and dinner, especially on weekends when the restaurant can be fully booked. Some reviewers report little or no wait, but others mention a lunch wait because it gets busy, so planning ahead is the safer choice.
Is parking available at Sardinha?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Sardinha have vegetarian options?
Yes, Sardinha offers vegan options.
Is Sardinha kid-friendly?
Yes, Sardinha is good for kids.
