Churrasco da Graça

Churrasco da Graça - Where the Seafood is Sacred and the Tram is a Co-Star When your sister Jo insists on celebrating her birthday at her favourite local, you don’t argue. You show up hungry and ready for a seafood sermon. Churrasco da Graça, perched right on Largo da Graça, is the kind of place where the codfish is king, the octopus is grilled to perfection, and the potatoes (fried or baby-boiled) deserve their own standing ovation. We ordered like we meant it … bacalhau two ways (because why choose?), sea bass (a family classic), and polvo that didn’t skimp on the tentacles. Pro tip: next time, order the tuna rare - lesson learned. Chickpeas made a surprise cameo as a side, and honestly? They held their own. Drinks? Sagres beer flowed freely, and for the sweet-toothed among us, sangria in both branco and tinto versions kept spirits high and cheeks rosé. Now, let’s talk about the real showstopper: the number 28 tram. It stops right outside, and our very own Dion turned it into a full-blown photo shoot. Every missed shot was met with a collective groan from the outdoor tables, and when he finally nailed it - cheers all around. Who needs dessert when you’ve got that kind of entertainment? Service? One-man show Julio runs the floor like a seasoned pro - multilingual, efficient, and somehow always exactly where you need him. Jo’s been coming here for three years and never caught his name. After a round of rock-paper-scissors, Sean was nominated to ask in his best Portuguese: “Como se chama?” And just like that, Julio became part of the family. Verdict: Generous portions, consistent quality, unbeatable value, and a front-row seat to Lisbon life. Highly recommended - just don’t forget to cheer when Dion gets the shot.

So delicious steak that melts in the mouth, friendly staff, fluent in English. Prices quite reasonable. And the appetizer was just marvellous - so delicious cheese and olives

It is very close to the hotel where we live, the Divine House of Graça. We had one lunch and one dinner here, I was wondering why I hadn't discovered it sooner! The grilled steak was so juicy and melt in the mouth, one of the best I've ever had. On the contrary, we think octopus is very ordinary. What's more, the owner is Chinese, very amiable and talkative, and invited us to drink local beer... 🍻

This restaurant serves the most delicious food! You must get the shrimp in garlic sauce. All of the fish is fresh, tasty, and cooked to perfection. They serve a great steak and I've never been disappointed here for any reason, whether it be food-related, service, or otherwise. They are very fast and efficient and the wait staff is absolutely friendly, attentive, and very hard working. This is a great place to sit outside (or inside) and enjoy some company with a good meal, a cold beer, or some strong coffee. Believe me, this is the place to be. Yot won't be disappointed. You gotta go!

Our waiter was super nice and friendly with our toddler. The food was really good you can taste the authenticity. My fish was a bit salty and undercooked but I told them and they cooked it again - they were very nice about it.

Inedible food: cod literally drowned in oil, with an incredible number of bones—indigestible as hell. The dish came with plain chips—yes, chips, like an aperitif… in a restaurant, seriously? They too were inedible: limp, greasy, tasteless, as if they'd been sitting at the bottom of a cupboard for weeks. Nothing was salted or seasoned. The staff were unfriendly, didn't smile, didn't speak English, and made no effort to be understood. The service was extremely slow. The only positive: the place is cute. But that's not everything.

Nice restaurant serving great food. The terrace is nice. Inside it’s comfortable, specially for when it’s a bit chilly outside. Great octopus dish. Also other dishes

+1 best octopus I ever had! The whole dish was just deelicious. The food had a home-made feeling to it which was really nice, and everything tasted fresh. The 2 waiters were friendly, spoke good English and the service was fast! Prices maybe a bit on the high-end side though. Thank you, would definitely come again ☺️

Excellent service, First meal in Lisbon and it was simple, yet delicious. The fish and octopus were fresh and grilled or roasted perfectly. The olive oil potatoes were delicious and the onions, carrots, and chickpeas paired well with the dish.

This place is alright. The shrimp was veiny which I didn't like, but that is a personal preference. The garlic oil it was in was very good. I had the Dorade and my wife had the salmon. Both were very good. The fish was well seasoned and grilled. Not too much oil and was very delicious. I like that they provided a couple of steamed veggies with the fish (broccoli and carrot), The service was pretty good. Overall, a solid meal that was reasonable. Certainly not the best place in Alfama, but definitely serviceable if looking for something solid....

Great find just around the corner from our Airbnb.. Great Sevice, pictures on the menu and reasonably priced. The food was delicious and fresh. Local and tourist patrons.

Great service, great food. I had the bifteck that you grill at your table. Chicken and fish is also excellent.

Very disappointed. One of the waiter was very rude. The food was mediocre and the service was very slow.

The price for The food is acceptable, The meat and fish are great, The waiters are friendly. if You like BBQ, You shouldnt miss it.

We had a great meal here, and they were totally considerate of my need for gluten free fare. I had grilled grouper with broccoli, carrots, and boiled & grilled potatoes. Delicious, especially with the olive oil and vinegar that they placed on the table. My " glass"of house wine was 2.5 Euro, and was enough for 2/3 glasses. Barry said his grilled pork was delicious. I thought it was odd that it was served with French fries and white rice. You may want to check in sides before ordering.

My girlfriend rented a flat about a block from here a few days ago. Being new to Lisbon, we did the tourist thing and took Tram 28 down the hill to the Rua Augusta down in the Baixa neighborhood thinking this would be where we'd get some good food. We really really disappointed in Baixa. Seemed like all the cafes and outdoor restaurants there, though pleasant to look at, served some rather disappointing food. It wasn't until one rainy night that we decided to forego the glitz of Baixa and stay in our own neighborhood of Graca (near the intersections Rua Damasceno Monteiro and Largo da Graco) and eat at the Churrasco da Graca. Very pleasant and grateful surprise. Best food, wine, and service we've had in Lisbon yet. We've eaten there twice for dinner now and had take out one evening. Excellent selection of grilled fish, beef, and chicken. Excellent wine selection. Our recommendation is to ask for their recommendation and follow it. The orange cake was delicious; soaked in some sort of orange liquor. And the prices are unbelievable. We shared a bottle of wine (northern Portugal vintage), two servings of mixed salad, and a main course of grilled Octopus (delicious in a garlic butter sauce) served with potatoes and assorted greens for only about 20 Euros. Could not believe it. This meal should easily have cost twice as much. A full grilled chicken with french fries for take-out was only 8 euros. The staff was also very considerate of my girlfriend's needs to have a gluten-free meal, pointing out which menu selections did not have gluten and even those that could be modified (i.e., grilled). BTW, my girlfriend is the pickiest eater in the world (but also the sweetest) and absolutely loved this place.