We celebrated our anniversary here a few days ago. When we first tried to dine here several years…read moreago during August the restaurant was closed for vacation. We were disappointed at the time but we found many other restaurants that had good seafood as well. We were traveling with other family members this time and thought this restaurant would be the best places to try pretty much every seafood dishes available in Lisbon and some of the unique foods that we can't get at home. We had barnacles, glass shrimp (it is supposed to have eggs outside the shell but unfortunately we were told the season was over so there were no eggs), spider crab, oysters with caviar, scallops, razor clams, and cheese with bread. My daughter's boyfriend tasted the barnacles for the first time and he loved it. We ended up ordering it twice. Everything was delicious. Everyone enjoyed the food. Excellent service.

Two words - culture shock! This place was recommenced by our Brazilian Tuk Tuk driver. We were…read morelooking for a fish/seafood place and my compañero loves his IPA! We also wanted an authentic Portuguese place and not anything touristy. Be careful what you wish for! We took a number but were almost bypassed as they were calling higher numbers. I got the "matre d's" attention and showed him my number. He spoke no English as could be expected - not an issue! So, he bumped us up to the front of the line. We climbed a long narrow and steep staircase to reach a long narrow hallway with about 20 staff running about and squeezing by each other. Somehow, we found the dining room and our waiter greeted us offering us a choice of tables. Clientele were very well dressed and spoke in Portuguese looking very comfortable. He immediately brought us a huge basket of garlic bread! It was quite a nice atmosphere and reminiscent of an older home with high ceilings. We had trouble ordering from the phone app (as it should be because it was in Portuguese only) so our waiter guided us. No IPA and no wine except moscatel. But this was a cerveseria with no IPA! So we tried two glasses of moscatel- not our favorite as it was much too sweet. We agreed to the garlic shrimp and lazy crab. I asked what it came with and he said nothing and pointed to the garlic bread. I asked about ordering veggies and he said there were none! The crab was fridge cold but would have been better warm. The shrimp could have been tasty if not so salty. It wouldn't have been such a culture shock but it was also very pricey for what is was. I don't regret this experience as I was immersed in Portuguese culture and food. But no veggies is unthinkable! lol

Super fresh food! Accommodating on preferences! Staff very attentive and knowledgeable.read more

Cyndy's Bottom Line: If you want seafood this is the place for you…read more We stopped in per recommendation of our concierge. Ordered the variety of seafood platter for 3-4 people. Delicious seafood platter with a variety of items. The eating accessories provided. A hammer, pick, pliers and lots of napkins. Friendly attentive service. Our waiter Nuno was awesome! He provided recommendations on how to remove the shell.

Absolutely fantastic restaurant,with brilliant helpful friendly staffs.We had testy and clean…read moreseafood rice with flavorful and generous portions. Small place with 18 setting, they are doing prefect. We will definitely return.

Very small and local. Very inexpensive. Service was very nice. Definitely a step up from the many…read more"tourist restaurants" with people urging you in and plastic food pictures a few blocks away. We especially liked the soup, bread, and wine. Nothing fancy but good.

Perfect spot along the strip for a nice dinner in Lisbon. There was music playing right outside and…read morethe food was amazing! The sesame tuna was specifically great. We celebrated a birthday here and the staff was nice enough to sing and bring us a dessert on the house, how thoughtful!

This was the first place we had our lunch upon arrival in Lisbon a few days ago. The restaurant…read morewas conveniently located right outside of our hotel. We ordered a few dishes to share: grilled octopus, sautéed mussels, shrimp, chef special salt cod and a dessert. The octopus was so tender and delicious. The mussels tasted okay but the shrimp were overcooked. The salt cod was fresh and tasty. I can't remember the name of the dessert but it was delicious. The service was good.

We went to the Sanctuary of Jesus the King and then stopped by this part of Almada before taking a…read moreferry back to Lisbon. Our uber driver recommended skipping the Ponte Final since it was over priced and the food was just okay. He recommended for us to try any of the restaurants by the ferry. So we did exactly that. Dropped by Restaurante Farol and honestly was not expecting much except for fresh seafood. Holy, smokes! This place knows FLAVUURR! This was the best restaurant we had during our Portugal trip. The grilled octopus was butter soft and fresh fresh fresh! The camaron Mozambique was freaken out of this world. Deep fried prawns with garlic butter sauce... it was ridiculously delicious. The sauce was so damn good but honestly, the prawns were the star of the show. It was just so fresh and delicious. The pork dish was equally amazing. So so so good. The service was quick and the wait team was responsive. The restaurant was right by the water so we had waterfront view. Overall, highly recommended and would come back if we are back in Lisbon. A tip for you all, just take the ferry from Lisbon over and the restaurant is literally right as you walk out of the ferry exit.

Great food and vibes! I definitely recommend if you want to eat like a local. I came here with my…read moretour group and it was a highlight of Lisbon.

The seafood was extremely fresh. However, I wasn't much of a fan of the waiter for our table. The…read moreoverall ambiance was a very local crowd and very little tourist. I would go back for the food and not the service.

Amazing seafood and service. Very friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Highly recommend it.read more

This is a 3.5 Stars overall rating that is reluctantly rounded up to 4 Stars instead of rounding…read moredown. They are not as meh as a 3 Stars; they are not as good as 4 stars, either. If this was in the US or elsewhere, I would give them three stars. I have learned that in Portugal, plainly cooked seafood is the norm. Sete Mares is located across from a hotel with a ton of tourists from out of the country. Their guests are a mix of locals, business partners, and tourists like me. We arrived without a reservation. After a few moments, we were seated just fine. Service is reserved but also 'commanding' with 'you should try this and that'. I am considering it as language difference. No biggie. The restaurant is sizeable with loads of seafood on display - very classic Portuguese style. The Food: Shellfish Bisque, 3.45€ - 3.5 Stars Shellfishy, somewhat bland, but also somewhat tasty, with several housemade croutons. It's good for a bit of warmth in the tummy. Sole A-Là-Meunier, 32.95€ - 4 Stars This preparation is French style, sauteed in butter and served with lemon. The fish is cooked just right. Hubby liked the lemony butter flavor. Grouper Grilled with Potatoes and Vegetables, 28.95€ - 3.5 Stars The grouper itself is cooked just right. The flavors are nonetheless lacking and too simple overall. But I did enjoy the quality of the fish itself.

What a great way to have our last meal in Lisbon. We have good food throughout our stay in Lisbon,…read morebut Sete Mares was exceptional! We had Seafood Bisque, toasted butter bread, special goat cheese, and Sea Bass. All were so delicious. In particular, the Sea bass was cooked to perfection. In addition, our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to be around. We ate at a leisurely pace and never felt rushed, The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed.

Excellent seafood, service stellar. Made us feel welcome…read more Bread, olives were superb Great wine recomendation.

Amazing find in Belem. Hard to find but totally worth it. The service and food were amazing at a…read morevery reasonable price. We came for lunch on a Sunday and had an unforgettable experience with local cuisine. This restaurant is off the beaten tourist track but if you want to see how the locals eat a relaxing meal, this is a fantastic choice. Closed on Mondays per the owner.

Percebes were fine…read more Fried Octopus - we ordered because recommended by a waiter and a customer. But it was a let down. First of all, probably it's a mistake to order a "fried" octopus. The batter was soft, octopus was chewy. The bread broth comes with it did nothing. Sardine was off season so it was our mistake to order it. It was huge but a bit overcooked. Anyways we wasn't an enjoyable meal, especially right after we ate at Churrasqueira da Paz.

The line of people for Zapata was out the door! We had to put our name on a list and stick nearby…read moreto make sure we had a table! Waited about 45 minutes and were seated in the very back of the restaurant, which was much bigger than we initially thought. We were very close to other tables which was a bit concerning, but I take into consideration Portugal residents were more amenable to vaccinations than US citizens. Ordering was easy, I got a super bock beer and bacalhau. The food came out quickly enough and the bacalhau was delicious as usual but was in a deconstructed form. This may actually be how it comes and I've just had a different version I think is the original. Who knows? It's been very good every time I've had it, regardless of restaurant. Zapata was cool, just make sure you have time to waste at a restaurant.

If you have a longish layover in Lisbon - check out this place! Super quick Uber ride or if you…read morehave the time you can walk (it's about a mile though so if you're not a walker don't do it). Specials change every day and they are delicious. Fish is fresh and amazing. When I was there I had 1/2 dose of the grouper rice special (arroz de garoupa) and a coffee. It was like €7 total or something.

One of the best meals we had in our 2 weeks in Portugal (we were in Lisbon, Porto and Madeira)…read more Unbelievably delicious. Fresh fish and incredible wines ( I recommend the vinho verde from Calcada). And Reuben was an attentive and kind and knowledgeable server. Two nights ago we ate at at 2 star Michelin. Tonight was very different but just as delicious. Obrigada!