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Lisbon, Sunday - where to find an inexpensive local place to eat?

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On my last trip a few years ago, I discovered that on Sunday, it is very hard to find somewhere to eat. Wandering up to Bairro Alto from Rossio, I finally stumbled across a tiny place (3 or 4 small tables). I found it because it was about the only place open. Ihad a wonderful inexpensive dinner (fish plate, wine). My upcoming trip includes a Sunday in Lisbon. If I can manage to find that place, I will return! Otherwise, what is the best way to find an inexpensive local restaurant on Sunday in Lisbon?

Thanks.
Terry

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Things must have changed in the last few years, because now I cant remember ever seeing a restaurant closed on Sunday! If you haven't been here since the Time Out Market opened, it's a fun place to eat - as long as you go early. Or, the Mouraria area of Lisbon has a number of small places, as does the Alfama. The further off the tourist track you go, the more likely you will find more 'typical' Portuguese restaurants.

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The restaurant listings in Rick's guidebook all include opening hours and days of the week. In summer or early fall, however, some smaller, family-run places might take a couple of weeks off for vacation, which is not detailed there. Other resources like Time Out (www.timeout.com/lisbon/restaurants), Michelin, and GoogleMaps will usually do the same, or link you to a restaurant's web site.

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A Gina is open on Sunday. It get's mixed reviews from the Yelpers but we dined there twice this summer we enjoyed it so much. The fish is displayed in a case so you can see what looks fresh. Kabobs are huge. Order less rather than more. This is really a back alley place tucked in behind the Hotel Lisboa Plaza.

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