Honest verdict on Sardinhas Assadas — good but not exceptional

Sardinhas Assadas here was solidly made — briny and savoury without anything to complain about. chouriço was present and handled reasonably. But something was missing from the depth that this dish should have.

Portugal developed bacalhau salt cod cookery while exploring the Atlantic and has over 365 recipes for it. The a coastal seafood restaurant atmosphere was pleasant enough. ginjinha cherry liqueur was available and a good suggestion. For a reliable version of Sardinhas Assadas this works. For an exceptional one, I'd keep looking. Three stars.