Clara Restaurante (Lisbon; tel. 21 / 885-30-53; www.lisboa-clara.pt  ): This elegant citadel, with a refined dining room playing soft piano music and serving outstanding Portuguese and international cuisine, It is a favorite among serious palates. Chefs take special care of all their ingredients, and we sing their compliments year after year for their impeccable offerings. 
 
Gambrinus (Lisbon; tel. 21 / 342-14-66;  www.gambrinuslisboa.com): Its not as sophisticated as some of its competitors or the favorite gathering of the countrys most distinguished aristocrats. However, this is one of Lisbons best seafood restaurants; the standing bar offers an incredible array of clams. Enjoy a glass of dry white wine accompanied by some of the Atlantics most exotic seafood. 
 
Casa da Comida (Lisbon; tel. 21 / 388-53-76): This restaurant is probably at its best on foggy nights when noisy fireplaces remove the damp chill from the air. Dont let the prosaic name fool you - some visitors prefer its Luso-French cuisine to food in any other restaurant in Lisbon. The portions are large and the environment is stimulating and healthy.
 
Old Kitchen (Queluz; tel. 21 / 435-02-32): During the 1700s, the monarchs most luxurious banquet food was prepared here (the name means "old kitchen"). Today the high-ceilinged kitchens serve an unusual restaurant whose cuisine reflects the old days of Portuguese royalty. Dishes include  cataplana, a tasty clam chowder, shrimp and monkfish. Equally notable is the spiritual cod soufflélike   , which takes 45 minutes to prepare and must be ordered when making your reservation. The restaurant is famous for its desserts, many of which are based on recipes from former convents.
 
 
Four Seasons (at Estoril Palace, Estoril; tel. 21 / 464-80-00): This quiet restaurant, with its rich colors and artistic accents, has been a reference in Estoril since the days when deposed European monarchs met. here with your entourages. High glamor, old world service and impeccably prepared international cuisine are the hallmarks of this place. 
 
Casa Velha Restaurante (Quinta do Lago, near Almancil; tel. 28 / 939-49-83; www.restaurante-casavelha.com): On top of a rocky hill above the modern Quinta do Lago resort is associated), this restaurant occupies a century-old farmhouse with modernized kitchens for the preparation of gourmet food. The sophisticated cuisine includes top-notch French and Portuguese recipe preparations.
 
Barbecue Sea (Porto; tel. 22 / 609-63-82): Portos most elegant restaurant, serving Brazilian cuisine, is housed in an old 19th-century manor house restored to its glory on the Belle Epoque. The best chefs in town produce tasty cuisine specializing in grilled seafood. 
 
Dom Tonho (Porto; tel. 22 / 200-43-07): Visiting celebrities are usually directed to this fine-dining citadel (both European and Portuguese) at the eastern end of the port city. The setting blends perfectly with the stimulating cuisine that often features fresh Atlantic fish. Prices are also surprisingly affordable for these deluxe dishes.

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