Beira Gare

An excellent little corner restaurant in the Baixa near Praça de D. Pedro IV, or as it's usually called, Rossio. There's a good selection of fish and seafood dishes including sandwiches, as well as other sandwiches including a good bifana, which I chose (see the photo below) and thoroughly enjoyed. We wanted to order a bowl of caldo verde, which was on the menu, but the waiter told us it had sold out and recommended vegetable soup (also depicted below). It was wonderful, a hearty thick soup featuring cabbage, shredded carrots, beans, and macaroni with a nice garlicky flavoring. Our waiter couldn't have been friendlier. He came several times to chat with us and to ask how we liked the meal. There's outside seating, but all tables were taken, so we ate inside and found the atmosphere very pleasant, homey and upretentious. We seemed to be the only tourists eating there at the time we had a mid-afternoon meal -- and that says something, given that this is in a very touristy part of Lisbon's Baixa district. Prices are very reasonable, too -- around €20 for a bifana sandwich, a cod filet sandwich, a bowl of vegetable soup, and two glasses of beer. P.S. Two days later, we returned and had bowls of caldo verde (photo below), which were delicious.

Forget fancy frills, Beira Gare is all about that Lisbon street food legend: the bifana. Picture this: a perfectly crisp bread roll cradling a juicy pork steak bathed in a secret (but oh-so-delicious) sauce. One bite and you'll understand why some claim it's the city's bifana king. My only regret? The server could have used a little more pizazz, but hey, you can't have it all, right? Here's what makes Beira Gare a must-try: Bifana Nirvana: The star of the show is undeniably the bifana. The pork is melt-in-your-mouth tender, the sauce is a tangy, savory dream, and the bread? Fresh and fluffy enough to be a champion all on its own. Local Legend Status: This isn't some tourist trap. Beira Gare is a local favorite, and for good reason. You'll be rubbing elbows with Lisbonites who know their bifana, and that's always a good sign. Fast, Casual Eats: Sometimes you just need a quick and delicious bite. Beira Gare hits the spot perfectly. No muss, no fuss, just pure, unadulterated bifana bliss. The verdict? Beira Gare might be no-frills, but their bifana is pure gold. Just be prepared to bring your own good vibes (maybe the server was having an off day?).

The bifana place Bourdain went to was closed for holidays, so I found this (also highly recommended) place. There was a line and it was busy, so I thought I might not get a table (and that that might be a problem) but when I walked in there was a counter where and older Portuguese dude was chowing down on a bifana and a glass of wine, so I just pointed to him, got what he was having and stood there devouring it. One of the best meals I've ever had, and it came in at just a hair under 6 euros. Dead simple and incredibly delicious - sliced pork, bread and (optional, add-it-yourself) mustard. Another absolute must-do when in Lisbon.

A little rough around the edges, but definitely worth stopping in for a quick bite. The bifana is a bit pricier than I expected, but you get a generous portion of meat inside and it’s full of flavor, so no complaints there. It can be loud and a bit hectic inside, but don’t let that stop you—it’s worth popping in.

This restaurant is located just in one of the most popular streets in the city. It's old and it looks old. Any regular dish is over price and the waiter was insisting in selling a bottle.of wine so I decided to just grab a typical snack and get to go.

Great place to eat authentic Portuguese food. Try the Bifana here, it’s a classic when in Lisbon. On my visit on February 2023, they only accepted cash, and had some friends who went on 2022 and told me the same thing.

Close to the train station. I ordered a Bifana and Prego in addition to 3 appetizers. The Bifana with mustard is really good. Can't see why people would a eat burger over a Bifana while in Portugal. Payment only in cash. For the items on the table, it came close to 20€, I believe they overcharged me but they refused to show me the details. You can eat inside only after showing your COVID pass.

The best and fast sea food restaurant in lisbon. That’s really delicious all foods. Watch out only On Monday’s it is closed. Codfish 😍