Food: A "prego" is a traditional Portuguese steak sandwich and is the best steak sandwich you will ever have! It is simple: Good quality, thinly sliced grilled sirloin on a garlic-buttered soft flat roll called "bolo do caco," a bread that hails from Madeira. O Prego da Peixeria has the traditional prego but also has other types of meat (including fish!) and other delicious, modern combos with vegetables and herb toppings. I love their fried sweet potatoes and ice cream too.

Wine: A small selection of crowd pleasers but I drink "uma imperial" (a beer) here.

My take: I love this place for lunch or dinner. It is quick and delicious and inexpensive and satisfying as hell. One of my favorites! More on O Prego da Peixeria

two types of potatoes

the classic

the "dandy"

the "yuppie"

lemon pie

cinnamon ice cream

the classic prego

uma imperial

Food: Fresh seafood and a varied menu on a cliff on the coast with a great view. The terrace is lovely. Every dish I've had here was good.

Wine: Their house wine and wines by the glass are well chosen. The beer is chilled and tasty here too.

My take: It's a little bit of drive to the north of Ericeira, but I think it's worth it for the setting especially if you are leaving Ericeira to visit the beaches in that area. It's close to Praia Ribeira D'ilhas, the surfing beach that is one of four world surfing reserves in the world.

seafood rice

swordfish

fried pork & shrimp

shrimp moqueca

apps worth keeping

douro white

shrimp curry