Moinho Dom Quixote

Great views. Great food. The service is slow and you have to ask 2-3 times if you want something from waiters, and be quite pushy. But this is likely irrelevant because of these stunning views, nice vibe and good food. I’d probably like to see some modern music playing on the background to have this modern vibe, like a lounge type thing. Very interesting to see this place at night.

Incredibly beautiful views and a wonderful atmosphere! Be prepared for a potentially long wait to get in, and parking can be tricky on certain days, especially during peak hours or weekends. However, once you’re seated, it’s absolutely worth it! The food is delicious, thoughtfully prepared, and full of flavor. The staff are exceptionally friendly and welcoming, creating a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience from start to finish. Highly recommended – a place where both the setting and the service make it truly memorable!

Amazing experience! This was one of the most beautiful gardens I've ever been to, and you could even eat there! The service was friendly and personal. The food was amazing and the prices were good considering the popularity of the restaurant and the locally sourced biological products they use. Tip: bring something warm for when the sun is down and keep some space for a desert. Thanks for an amazing night!

During our vacation, we visited this restaurant twice. Both times I ordered the same dish — mushroom quiche — and I’m willing to travel across Europe just to enjoy it again, along with their refreshing lemonade. Everything here is perfect: the food, the drinks, and the atmosphere both indoors and outdoors. The view of the Atlantic Ocean and the incredible local wildlife make the experience truly unforgettable!

Amazing experience! Our server, Daniel, was exceptionally friendly, professional, and attentive. He made us feel very welcome. The service was top-notch from start to finish. On top of that, the food was absolutely delicious – every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. Highly recommended 🤭🤌🏻

This place is just amazing really one of most beautiful places with amazing home style cooking that’s always fresh and feels like organic. The staff is the best, especially Kevin, who is always happy to go extra mile to get you exactly what you need and double checks on you to make sure the food as you expected and always with a smile on his face. Overall one of the best experiences. Don’t forget the fridge with all the homemade desserts made daily !! Love this place

A hidden gem nestled into the hills, with a commanding view of the sea. Excellent for watching the sunset over the Atlantic ocean. It is a kids friendly restaurant with wonderful service and great food. The cakes are to die for. The kids loved the play area and the dog and cat, who came to say hello. A restaurant not to be missed.

Amazing views- pretty garden terrace. Lots of space- we did not book (but advisable as it is popular) Nice and varied food but they brought the food randomly, not at the same time so that’s a bit disappointing. It’s the second time it happens to us .

This restaurant is a treasure. We caught a Bolt up to Moninho after a long day of exploring palaces in Sinatra and it is exactly the escape that was needed! The terrace offers wonderful ocean views. You visit for the views and great atmosphere but the food was just as good! This place is popular so I highly recommend making a reservation!

Randomly ended up here during a drive. The golden latte was fantastic, loved the scones and the pumpkin jam. The vibes immaculate. The waitress was always around. Bonus is there were cats and dogs just roaming around. You need to come here to just admire the view with a coffee

Our party of 3 had a lovely afternoon lunch sitting in sunshine at this lovely seaside cafe. There is ample seating on the beautifully manicured patio, and creative tables in elaborately decorated interior patios and rooms. Staff during our visit were well proficient in English and the menu is expansive enough to suite many different tastes. The food, overall, wasn't the best I've had in Portugal, but the burger, and accompanying flight of sauces, was the best I've had in my three visits to the country. My companion said the Cuban sandwich was to die for. Do not skip giving their lemonade or in-house tea a try. Perhaps if you're lucky you'll encounter the charming pets that sunbath on the patio with patrons, give them a pat for me!

This experience will likely become my most indelible memory of Portugal. Sitting on the outdoor patio on a cliff overlooking the crashing waves of the Atlantic, you'll be treated to delicious food, especially the tapas. We elected to order five dishes, and while the pulled pork wasn't as dazzling as we'd hoped, the Brazilian cheesy bread, pork croquetes, and codfish fritters spritzed with lemon were everything we wanted them to be! The cat hanging out in the parking lot is literally the most affectionate animal in the world. I love the fact that it actually appears in the photographs of this restaurant! The food is a little above four stars, but the view gets five stars for sure!

Great hang out. Come for the breathtaking view over the Atlantic, stay for the food and drinks. The service was a bit slow, and line long to park/get a table - so plan accordingly.

The location is excellent and I recommend coming just for the view. Very cute tables outside. Everything we ordered was very good, but could have been less salty. But, the service can be terribly slow.

The most romantic place I have ever been! Yes, meal is not bad and coctails are good, but what does really matter is the stunning, breathtaking location and unique atmosphere. Bar Moinho Dom Quixote is situated on the top of mountain looking over the ocean. From every point of it we can see slops covered with tropical greenery going down to the ocean far below. This place is really ideal for romantic events even so it is often a bit crowdy. There are plenty benches to take a sit and enjoy the beauty all around having your Mochito or Caipirinha. Additional sweet detail is the cat sleeping near fireplace.

I'll start with the postive: great location and atmosphere. That's it for the plus side. The menu was limited to items available in most casual restaurants anywhere in the US: burgers, salads, sandwiches, nachos, omelets, ice cream, etc., so no points for local cuisine. Very small terrace dining area. One side was full service and on the other side, patrons had to walk to the bar through the service area, order food and take it back to their tables. Both areas had no open tables, so I sat in a small room off the bar. The bar area was larger but very hot and noisy. Finding all this out took some doing as the wait staff was busy and not really interested in helping anyone who was not seated. There was no host or hostess. It did not take too long to get a menu or to place my order. I ordered a chicken and mushroom omelet. It came with a small salad. It took some time for the food to arrive, but since they were busy, that was reasonable. The chicken was over done and the salad was not memorable. When my waitress passed by on a rare occasion, I asked for a dessert menu. She brought it and disappeared.... Twenty minutes later I flagged another waitress down and told her my other one disappeared. She apologized and took my order and brought it to me shortly. Twenty minutes passed again after I ate my dessert. I finally went to the bar and asked for my check. It was 15.75 and they only take cash. I gave her a 20. She had no change and asked me if I had any. I only had .62. She nicely said that was "okay" so the good news is I got out of there and saved .13 and left no tip. The bad news is it wasn't worth 15.62. Too bad this place doesn't have a menu, food preparation or service staff to match its wonderful location or atmosphere. What a waste. I'd hiked 9 km in 97 F weather today and was looking forward to a good meal after I had showered and changed for dinner. This was not it.