Monteiro Santos Carreira / Restaurante O Barracao

Mediocre food with mediocre service, unfortunately one of the only places open on Sunday, do not expect a beautiful meal.

Ate here our first night in Mesao Frio. Restaurant is in a room behind a bar. Upon walking into the room, several tables were occupied but there was no member of staff present to show us to a table so after mins waiting I...went back to the bar and spoke to the staff there. I was told to take any table I wanted. Several plates containing slices of cheese, melon, cold meats and a tomato sweetcorn and onion salad then arrived on the table. The menu is basic and simple, consisting basically of steaks and fish. Most were available in half or full size. We declined starters and had mains of steak, salmon and fried whiting fillets. All were served with grated carrot, sweetcorn and potato crisps (chips to any US readers). The salmon also came with boiled potatoes. A large bowl of rice was also served. The large portions of salmon and whiting were exactly that. large salmon steaks, and decent sized fillets of whiting. Food was tasty enough, although nothing special. bottles of local rosé complimented the meal. The bill came to for of s without deserts. Although the free dishes served before we ordered were added to the bill- about or each. Before leaving we were each served a complimentary glass of locally produced port a nice touch.

We came to this restaurant at three different locations during our holidays and eating was great, we tried various dings from the menu, very nice staff and very good local wine, definitely recommend it

We went looking for a place to eat rather late. We ordered the mixed meat (grilled kabobs) and the house specialty,along with green wine (it's light and gently sparkling They provided figs and port after the meal. It was simple, honest food in a...no fuss environment. Sometimes that's all you need!

The food, despite of being a grilled steak, was lacking flavour and tasted too much butter. The service was very slow and without attitude. I've listened someone saying the dialy dish was good, but unfortunately when ordered it was already gone. Will never comeback again!