Restaurante O Chico Menu

The menu at Restaurante O Chico reflects a classic Portuguese coastal dining experience, balancing traditional flavors with a strong seafood focus and comforting regional dishes. The selection of ENTRADAS begins with simple yet flavorful starters such as Couvert p/pessoa, Queijo, and Tapa de queijo e chouriço, alongside richer options like Tapa de queijo de cabra gratinado c/ mel and Bruschetta salmão fumado e queijo mozarela, which set a warm and appetizing tone for the meal. Seafood clearly takes center stage in the PEIXE section, featuring staples like Bacalhau Grelhado, Bacalhau à Brás, and grilled fish options such as Dourada ou Robalo, as well as more distinctive dishes like Barriga de Atum and Bife de Atum à Algarvia. Meat lovers are equally catered for in CARNES, with hearty choices including Bitoque Vaca / Perú, Mista de carne, Costoleta de Vitela, Lagartos Ibéricos, and Secretos, all emphasizing rustic, satisfying Portuguese cooking. From the grill, the ESPECIALIDADES NA GRELHA highlight fresh seafood such as Lulas, Chocos, Carapaus, Cavalas, and Sardinhas, reinforcing the restaurant’s strong maritime identity. The chef’s specialties elevate the menu further with sharing dishes like Cataplana de Marisco - 2 pax and Arroz de Marisco - 2 pax, alongside flavorful options such as Espetada de Tamboril, Espetada de Camarão, and Açorda de Marisco. Desserts provide a traditional sweet finish, including Fruta da Época, Mousse de Choclate, Baba de Camelo, Sobremesa Típica do Algarve, and Tarte de Limao Merengada. Complementing the food is a wide beverage list ranging from coffee options like Café /Carioca /Garoto and Meia de Leite, to soft drinks, beers, and an extensive wine selection featuring Casal Garcia (Douro), Alvarinho, Mateus Rosé, and various house reds and whites, making the overall menu both diverse and authentically rooted in Portuguese culinary tradition.