O Gafanhoto is a portuguese restaurant in Ericeira Centro, Ericeira. Rated 4.5 stars from 1841 Google reviews. Known for grilled fish and sardines and carne de porco à alentejana and mão de vaca com grão. Best for solo dining with half-portions and traditional portuguese lunch. Price range: € 15–20.
O Gafanhoto is rated 4.5★ on Google (1,841 reviews) and 4.3★ on TripAdvisor (282 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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O Gafanhoto
| Rating | 4.5★ |
| Reviews | 1,841 |
| Best for | Solo dining with half-portions |
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
2,123 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Real traditional Portuguese food in a real traditional Portuguese atmosphere, at prices that make regulars return repeatedly.
You want authentic Portuguese home cooking at prices that feel almost apologetic, in a space that feels more local tavern than resort.
About O Gafanhoto
Rare in a coastal resort town, O Gafanhoto feels like eating in someone's house rather than a restaurant built for passing trade. The kitchen turns out traditional Portuguese food with the kind of confidence that comes from doing it right every time: sardines, fresh fish, carne de porco à alentejana and bacalhau à lagareiro are the dishes people keep coming back for, and portions are generous enough that two can eat well from a single plate. Staff read the table instinctively — they steer first-timers toward what to order, and they get it right. The room is small and fills up fast, which tells you what the locals already know. At €15–20, it is one of those places that quietly embarrasses everywhere else in town.
In the last 90 days, O Gafanhoto has drawn 5 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Grilled fish and sardines
Sardines and raia à lagareiro appear repeatedly in recent reviews as 'sencillamente espectaculares' and perfectly cooked; sardines rank highest in Google topics at 12 mentions.
Carne de porco à alentejana and mão de vaca com grão
Both dishes appear in Google topics and are described by regulars as reasons to return; one recent review calls the pork and clams 'excepcional'.
Staff who advise and move fast
Recent reviews describe camareros as 'muy atentos', 'super disponible', and 'service attentionné et efficace'; one notes they 'saben aconsejarte de maravilla sobre qué pedir'.
Practical Information
Contact
R. da Conceição 8, 2655-308 Ericeira, Portugal
+351 261 864 514Frequently Asked Questions about O Gafanhoto
O Gafanhoto in Centro, Ericeira, offers half-portions that are generous enough for solo diners, making it ideal for eating alone. The relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere feels more local tavern than tourist trap, and staff are attentive and willing to advise on what to order.
O Gafanhoto's kitchen excels with grilled sardines, bacalhau à lagareiro, raia à lagareiro, and chocos grelhados for seafood, alongside hearty meat dishes like carne de porco à alentejana and mão de vaca com grão. Recent diners describe the sardines as 'sencillamente espectaculares' and the pork and clams as 'excepcional'.
O Gafanhoto in Centro charges €15–20 per plate. Half-portions are generous enough for solo diners, and full plates easily feed two, making the range exceptional value for authentic Portuguese home cooking.
O Gafanhoto in Centro, Ericeira, is small and often full, so reservations are advised to secure a table, especially during peak season.
O Gafanhoto offers a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere that feels more local tavern than tourist trap—a rare quality in a coastal resort town. The space is small and often full, with staff who move with genuine warmth and speed.
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On the Ericeira Centro Hot List · ranked October 2026
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