Café De São Bento
Reviews
A Tasty Small Steak I have read many reviews on this place and love my steaks. So, expectedly, when I arrived at Mercado da Ribeira (food hall) and noticed the writing on the Cafe De Sao Bento menu wall stating 'Best steak in Lisbon' my expectations soared. So my wife ordered the Bife do Lombo at a cost of 16,5 euros (with no sides)! Upon arrival the steak was cooked to order (medium) and tasty but decidedly small which was very disappointing. Had the place not been so packed I would have returned the steak and chosen from the other restaurants available. Would I eat there again...no! Fortunately the drinks (obtained elsewhere) were reasonable and there was a great vibe.
It's a very elitist restaurant. It has smoking and non-smoking area. The typical steak is very big and very expensive. The food is good but for the price (about €30 per person) is no go. For a reduced budget you can have the same good and nice meal that is sold in this restaurant on other places. Place is small and only good for one or two people, more is considered a crowd... Service is the same or even worst than any other restaurants.
Good food. Wonderful service. Walking through the door you feel like you have stepped back in time...
The best steak and apple pie we ever ate. Friendly service and cosy inside. It may look closed but just ring the bell and they will open the door.
The best steak in town!!
