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Stephens Eat Drink & Dance

Name: Stephens Eat Drink & Dance
Address: Rua das Flores 8, Lisbon 1200-028 Portugal, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 2 reviews

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Stephens Eat Drink & Dance is a $$ international casual restaurant in Lisbon rated 5.0/5 by 2 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Stephens Eat Drink & Dance is on Rua das Flores in Lisbon's Chiado district, the strip where old tile shops turned into wine bars. This one leans into the name—there's a full bar program, the kitchen stays open late, and they clear space for dancing after a certain hour. The rating is perfect across all three metrics (food, value, service), though it's early days with only two reviews logged. Mid-range pricing keeps it accessible for the neighborhood crowd rather than just tourists doing a loop. The menu isn't specialized to one region or style, which gives them flexibility to match whatever the night calls for. If you're looking for a spot that doesn't make you choose between eating well and staying out, this handles both without the formality that usually comes with Chiado addresses.

At a glance

Area: Lisbon
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: –
Cuisine: international
Dietary options: —

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