Before the summer of 2022, it was just an ordinary beach bar, with plastic chairs and beer brand umbrellas. Since then, La Plage has established itself as one of the most pleasant and elegant spots on Carcavelos Beach, with careful decoration matching the beach tones, and a menu that sets it apart. They have maintained their focus on traditional Portuguese food, but they cook their accompaniments mainly in a French style — no wonder, given the owner and manager are from that country. Grilled fish is always in demand, but they also serve a surprising octopus with chimichurri sauce (21€), with sweet potato purée and a hint of orange; or a shrimp moqueca with coconut rice and crunchy farofa (18€).
On the rooftop, they have their own menu and host bands for relaxed sunset music sessions — closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, except between June and August when it's available every day. "Carcavelos deserved this, our mission was to build a restaurant where we would want to go," explains the manager, Benoît Delachaux.