Taberna 5 Mares

The tavern on the hill

The Taberna 5 Mares is at the top of Monte de San Pedro, on the Os Fortes road, and is run by Luis Veira and Iria Espinosa, the same people behind Árbore da Veira, next door. It is the informal version of the house: small dishes to share, with a creative and relaxed touch, and the Atlantic behind the picture windows. It is the place to have lunch or dinner on the hill without committing to a long menu.

The menu and what it costs

The 5 Mares tasting menu costs €40 per person and includes three starters, five dishes to share, a dessert, bread and water. If you prefer to order from the menu, there are appetisers from €2.50 to €6, such as the salt cod and pancetta croquette or the anchovy gilda, and dishes to share from €9 to €21: mussels in spicy citrus pickle, €9.40; white prawn carpaccio, €18; hake at 63 °C with lemon pil pil, €21, or braised oxtail, €21. Desserts cost €7. There are cocktails, including alcohol-free ones, and a wine list.

If you have allergies or follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, let them know 48 hours ahead.

Opening hours and booking

At midday it opens on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 13:30 to 17:00, with the kitchen open until 15:30. In the evening, only on Friday and Saturday, from 20:30 to 00:00, with the kitchen open until 22:30. Tuesday does not appear in its hours. Book on TheFork, from their website, or on 981 100 823. Pets are not allowed.