Dave A.
Yelp
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.