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Lisbon's Best Seafood Restaurants
If you're searching for the best seafood in Lisbon, we've got some great recommendations for you.
For a city that's situated on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, it's no surprise that Lisbon is known for some of the best seafood restaurants on the peninsula. Whether you're drawn to the lively atmosphere of Cervejaria Ramiro, the traditional cuisine of Gambrinus, or the modern tavern setting at Cacué, you can find several options for those looking for great Lisbon seafood. All picks in this article are based on recommendations from top food writers and chefs such as Alexandra Coelho, Mimi Lan, and Inês Matos Andrade. Get ready for a great dinner as we walk you through some of Lisbon's best seafood restaurants.
Cervejaria Ramiro is a Lisbon institution, serving exceptionally fresh and delicious seafood in an iconic setting. The eatery is particularly noted for its seafood dishes and Prego beef sandwich, with visitors often recommending ending a meal with this delightful sandwich. With a friendly service and a relaxed yet upscale environment, Cervejaria Ramiro ensures a memorable dining experience that highlights the simple, pure flavors of the sea.
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Amazing carvejaria!I have visited Ramiro twice and it is one of my favourite restaurants in Lisbon. The ingredients are excellent. Must visit when in Lisbon!
Gambrinus, a traditional Portuguese restaurant, has been a beacon of history and cuisine since 1936. The establishment offers a blend of Portuguese classics like meat croquette and steak sandwiches, alongside a selection of German dishes and international classics. Guests can enjoy their meal in a relaxed bar counter setting or indulge in a full dining experience featuring dishes like steamed clams in garlic, cataplana, and seafood rice.
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Old school is the best!Great restaurant. Old school Portuguese restaurant serving traditional fish and meat. Would recommend sitting at the bar, if space. Table side service is professional and seems like the waiters have worked here for 100 years.
Penalva da Graça is a popular seafood restaurant known for its great value and friendly atmosphere. Many visitors recommend booking a table in advance due to its popularity, particularly among those who appreciate high-quality seafood dishes. It's a less fancy, yet equally delicious alternative to other well-known seafood places, with a welcoming environment where guests can feel at ease to enjoy their meal.
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The best seafood restaurant for the moneyOur friends who have eaten here told us to be sure and book a table here because they had the best seafood. Of course we tourists all want to go to Ramiro because it’s nicer and also recommended highly by the Somebody Feed Phil show in Netflix. They’re both great but this one, although is less fancy, but is half the cost and is just as delicious if not better. And the 8 of us could be as loud as we wanted and they were super friendly. That was the last meal for our trip before heading back home, so we took a bite on which one was our fave restaurant and this one won the most votes. Enough said!
Cacué is a modern tavern in Lisbon that redefines traditional Portuguese food through subtle enhancements in flavor. The restaurant, opened by young cook José Saudade e Silva, offers a vibrant atmosphere with its bright red tables, 70's lighting, and a busy local area away from the typical tourist routes. The menu includes popular dishes such as Bacalhau à Brás, Cabidela, and Filetes de Peixe Galo com Açorda, along with savoury pastries like Cockles Rissole and Pastel de Massa Tenra.
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A modern tavern that highlights Portuguese traditional recipes with good taste and exquisite décor.In the past few years, Lisbon saw several new modern taverns revolutionising how customers look at traditional Portuguese food. Most places keep a rustic vibe, using subtle techniques to enhance flavours on typical dishes, young staff, the music is fun, and smart communication.Cacué is one of those children of the revolution, opened by José Saudade e Silva, a young cook. Saudade's last name is a non-intentional statement, with "saudade" being the Portuguese word for missing something or someone that does not translate in any language in the world. Cacué is located in a local and busy area, away from evident and touristic neighbourhoods. Here you will find executive people having a quick lunch, friends meeting, and offspring taking their parents for dinner. Cacué kept the typical Lisbon basalt sidewalks, and painted the tables in bright vynil red, adding some 70's lightning. On the walls, an old black and white picture shows Ricardo Chibanga, the first black bullfighter from Mozambique – a former Portuguese colony –, that took the world by storm. José Saudade does not print any twists on typical recipes, just some good presentation. Local favourites are Bacalhau à Brás (a comforting codfish dish, with scrambled eggs, onions and fries, Cabidela (chicken blood rice with vinegar), Filetes de Peixe Galo com Açorda (John Dory deep fried fillets with bread porridge). Make sure not to miss a few savoury pastries, such as the Cockles Rissole or Pastel de Massa Tenra (yummy meat deep-fried pastry).
BAHR & Terrace is a bohemian and sophisticated restaurant located in the Bairro Alto Hotel, known for its stunning views over the city's rooftops. The restaurant offers a modern take on traditional Portuguese cuisine, with a focus on high-quality, flavorful ingredients. Dishes recommended by previous guests include the barnacles toast, squid spaghetti with green beans, and the delicately textured sea bass, best enjoyed in winter when the fish's fat melts in your mouth.
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A place to discover the best Portuguese ingredients cooked in a sophisticated, yet simple, way and full of flavour.The restaurant of the beautiful Bairro Alto Hotel has one of the best views over the rooftops of downtown Lisbon. The project started with Nuno Mendes who came from London to create all the food concepts in the hotel (check also the more recent 18.68 Cocktail Bar). Now that Nuno left, talented chef Bruno Rocha continues the work they started together. Try the amazing barnacles toast to start and, if in winter, don't miss the mushrooms with cured egg before discovering the delicate texture of the sea bass, at its very best also in winter, when the fat of the fish melts in your mouth. For dessert, the soft and not very sweet farófias are a must. Also, go for the wine pairing and you will learn a lot about less well known Portuguese wines from small, independent producers, many of them organic or biodynamic.
Cervejaria Ramiro is a Lisbon institution, serving exceptionally fresh and delicious seafood in an iconic setting. The eatery is particularly noted for its seafood dishes and Prego beef sandwich, with visitors often recommending ending a meal with this delightful sandwich. With a friendly service and a relaxed yet upscale environment, Cervejaria Ramiro ensures a memorable dining experience that highlights the simple, pure flavors of the sea.
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Amazing carvejaria!I have visited Ramiro twice and it is one of my favourite restaurants in Lisbon. The ingredients are excellent. Must visit when in Lisbon!
Gambrinus, a traditional Portuguese restaurant, has been a beacon of history and cuisine since 1936. The establishment offers a blend of Portuguese classics like meat croquette and steak sandwiches, alongside a selection of German dishes and international classics. Guests can enjoy their meal in a relaxed bar counter setting or indulge in a full dining experience featuring dishes like steamed clams in garlic, cataplana, and seafood rice.
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Old school is the best!Great restaurant. Old school Portuguese restaurant serving traditional fish and meat. Would recommend sitting at the bar, if space. Table side service is professional and seems like the waiters have worked here for 100 years.
Penalva da Graça is a popular seafood restaurant known for its great value and friendly atmosphere. Many visitors recommend booking a table in advance due to its popularity, particularly among those who appreciate high-quality seafood dishes. It's a less fancy, yet equally delicious alternative to other well-known seafood places, with a welcoming environment where guests can feel at ease to enjoy their meal.
Recommended by
The best seafood restaurant for the moneyOur friends who have eaten here told us to be sure and book a table here because they had the best seafood. Of course we tourists all want to go to Ramiro because it’s nicer and also recommended highly by the Somebody Feed Phil show in Netflix. They’re both great but this one, although is less fancy, but is half the cost and is just as delicious if not better. And the 8 of us could be as loud as we wanted and they were super friendly. That was the last meal for our trip before heading back home, so we took a bite on which one was our fave restaurant and this one won the most votes. Enough said!
Cacué is a modern tavern in Lisbon that redefines traditional Portuguese food through subtle enhancements in flavor. The restaurant, opened by young cook José Saudade e Silva, offers a vibrant atmosphere with its bright red tables, 70's lighting, and a busy local area away from the typical tourist routes. The menu includes popular dishes such as Bacalhau à Brás, Cabidela, and Filetes de Peixe Galo com Açorda, along with savoury pastries like Cockles Rissole and Pastel de Massa Tenra.
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A modern tavern that highlights Portuguese traditional recipes with good taste and exquisite décor.In the past few years, Lisbon saw several new modern taverns revolutionising how customers look at traditional Portuguese food. Most places keep a rustic vibe, using subtle techniques to enhance flavours on typical dishes, young staff, the music is fun, and smart communication.Cacué is one of those children of the revolution, opened by José Saudade e Silva, a young cook. Saudade's last name is a non-intentional statement, with "saudade" being the Portuguese word for missing something or someone that does not translate in any language in the world. Cacué is located in a local and busy area, away from evident and touristic neighbourhoods. Here you will find executive people having a quick lunch, friends meeting, and offspring taking their parents for dinner. Cacué kept the typical Lisbon basalt sidewalks, and painted the tables in bright vynil red, adding some 70's lightning. On the walls, an old black and white picture shows Ricardo Chibanga, the first black bullfighter from Mozambique – a former Portuguese colony –, that took the world by storm. José Saudade does not print any twists on typical recipes, just some good presentation. Local favourites are Bacalhau à Brás (a comforting codfish dish, with scrambled eggs, onions and fries, Cabidela (chicken blood rice with vinegar), Filetes de Peixe Galo com Açorda (John Dory deep fried fillets with bread porridge). Make sure not to miss a few savoury pastries, such as the Cockles Rissole or Pastel de Massa Tenra (yummy meat deep-fried pastry).
BAHR & Terrace is a bohemian and sophisticated restaurant located in the Bairro Alto Hotel, known for its stunning views over the city's rooftops. The restaurant offers a modern take on traditional Portuguese cuisine, with a focus on high-quality, flavorful ingredients. Dishes recommended by previous guests include the barnacles toast, squid spaghetti with green beans, and the delicately textured sea bass, best enjoyed in winter when the fish's fat melts in your mouth.
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A place to discover the best Portuguese ingredients cooked in a sophisticated, yet simple, way and full of flavour.The restaurant of the beautiful Bairro Alto Hotel has one of the best views over the rooftops of downtown Lisbon. The project started with Nuno Mendes who came from London to create all the food concepts in the hotel (check also the more recent 18.68 Cocktail Bar). Now that Nuno left, talented chef Bruno Rocha continues the work they started together. Try the amazing barnacles toast to start and, if in winter, don't miss the mushrooms with cured egg before discovering the delicate texture of the sea bass, at its very best also in winter, when the fat of the fish melts in your mouth. For dessert, the soft and not very sweet farófias are a must. Also, go for the wine pairing and you will learn a lot about less well known Portuguese wines from small, independent producers, many of them organic or biodynamic.
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