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A great seafood shellabration here! Came here with rave Yelp reviews and friend recommendations. We came during an off time so it wasn't as busy. You check in and then they ask you wait in their waiting area next door which looks a little bare and the outside patio seems like a smoking area. After we were called, we walked upstairs to a brightly-lit dining room. Lots of serving staff and all very friendly. Their menu is extensive and it's great they have photos too! My favorites had to be the giant tiger prawn, razor clams, and the crab head, but everything was tasted good and the seafood tasted fresh. Would recommend!
Shrimps are We also really the garlic clams! Crabs are just okay Will definitely recommend booking ahead so you don't need to wait
Seafood paradise here with some interesting selections! We tried barnacles for the first time, which tasted salty like the sea and a bit chewy. Didn't really do it for me, but the SO liked them. Everything we had was fresh and good: I loved the shrimp in garlic and clams in garlic so much we ordered the razor clams after. The tiger prawns and scallops were delicious too. You must keep the bread to sop up all the yummy sauces. Simply prepared to let the star ingredients, the seafood, shine! I wish they would devein the shrimp though. The restaurant was packed! Reservations are an absolute must and available 3 months in advance with a €50 deposit.
If seafood is your love language, Cervejaria Ramiro is the Lisbon institution that lives up to every bit of its legendary status. We started with oysters, pristine and briny, served ice-cold and clean--no frills, just absolute freshness. From there, the clams in garlic and olive oil arrived bubbling and aromatic, the kind of dish you have to mop up with bread until the bowl is spotless. The showstopper? The giant tiger prawns, presented simply and perfectly cooked--sweet, meaty, and impossibly tender. And then came the crab, cracked open tableside, paired with Ramiro's famously rich, indulgent crab mixture (yes, the one everyone talks about). It's decadent, savory, and completely unapologetic. The vibe is classic Lisbon--buzzy, efficient, no-nonsense--yet the quality of the seafood feels luxe in the best way. Service is fast, knowledgeable, and keeps the parade of shellfish flowing seamlessly. Important tip: while walk-ins are possible, it's much better to have a reservation unless you're happy waiting--this place is packed for a reason. Come hungry, order generously. Cervejaria Ramiro isn't just a meal--it's a Lisbon rite of passage.
We went for dinner on New Year's Eve so probably not your normal everyday experience. It was pre-booked/ paid yet there was still a line to enter. The line took ~10 minutes. We were sat upstairs even though we requested to sit downstairs. Food delivers to the table very quickly so don't worry if you aren't sure how much food to order. You can always order more and it will still arrive quickly. The food was about 50/50 good. Razor clams and giant prawns delicious. Giant prawns could have used a little more char. The clams bulhao was extremely sandy - not great. We also tried the (supposed) spicy prawns. The prawn quality was fine but there was zero spice. Wine can be ordered by the glass bottle or half bottle which was a nice option. Our server was nice and efficient. Overall the seafood was hit or miss that day.
All my friends said this was a must try restaurant in Lisbon, and after visiting, I have to agree. I was lucky that day since there was no wait for a table. After checking the menu, I noticed it's mostly seafood, so if you don't eat seafood or are vegetarian, I wouldn't recommend it. But otherwise, this place truly lives up to the hype. I love crab, and I had the best crab of my life here! The shrimp was my second favorite, and I saw many people ordering the clams and garlic shrimp as well. The service was excellent too! Yeah and the bread was so good! I reminded myself that when I checked in this place.
When in Lisbon, Ramiro is a must. This place was recommended to us by both tourists and locals alike. If possible, I'd recommend making a reservation here unless you don't mind a long wait. A local told me reservations aren't necessary and they'll always have a table for you - this is true but it may come with an 1.5 hour wait attached. This was true in our case. You take a number and wait either outside or in their lounge area. The lounge felt a bit hacky to me but it's a good option for drinking and relaxing while you wait. There's a pour-your-own-pint option which was like a vending machine but for beer - pretty cool. The bathroom in the lounge area was really dirty and needed to be serviced. The outside waiting area can get crowded but is a better atmosphere than the lounge. However, the cheesy lounge, dirty bathroom, and long wait were all forgotten once we sat down. I was pleased to see an even mix between tourists and Portuguese people in our section. As much hype as this place gets, it's not a tourist trap. This is some of the best seafood I've ever had at some of the most reasonable prices I've ever seen. We ordered spider crab, gambas, clams, prawns, and barnacles. I was in seafood heaven. Everything is perfectly cooked and seasoned simply but excellently. The seafood is so fresh it doesn't need much but the quality of butter, garlic, and olive oil shines through. Even the simple buttered bread they give you was delicious - using it to mop up the sauce from the clams and the delicious soup in the spider crab shell was just chef's kiss. We ended up paying only 120 euros for all the food (excluding drinks we had while we waited). For that amount of seafood and at that quality? That price is absurd! Service was friendly and struck the perfect balance between attentive and laidback. I loved that they even showed us the live spider crab before they cooked it - that's how you know everything is super fresh here! I would 1000% return to Ramiro in a heartbeat.
A Lisbon right of passage. Friendly service. Authentic cooking. Go hungry and ready to explore their menu meaningfully. Recommend the steak sandwich and garlic shrimp as foundational components of your meal. Highly recommend.
I made a reservation for one waaaaaaay before I got to Lisbon. I requested to be seated by the window when I made the reservation. I arrive at the restaurant at 7pm. Upon checking in, the host pointed me to the outdoor seating, which was perfect. But when I got to the entrance of the outdoor area, the guy was telling the host something in Portuguese and told me to go back cuz they have a table for me inside. They did have a table for me inside -- next to the restroom, tucked away in a little corner, furthest from a window, which is not what I requested for. cream cheese was soooooo good! Buttery smooth spread over the bread! Warning: it smells like feet! Oysters were nothing special. No extra toppings to put in it for extra flavor. Tasted like oysters. Garlic shrimp was soooooo amazing! I love how salty it was! I love garlic, so it was perfection for me. I could eat this all day everyday! It's also already peeled, so it saves you from getting your hands dirty. The lobster roll was also heavenly. The bread is sweet and soft. I would order this over and over and over again. I was concerned at how some might consider this a little expensive for the portion, but I totally understand why. OMG! The scallop is to die for! Another favorite of mine! I loved how simple it was with the oil and lemon. The smokiness of it made it better. Tasted and smelled Smokey, which I've never experienced with scallops before! YUMMMM! Songkor took great care of me. Attentive and he gave great suggestions! Glad it turned out that I had him as a server. Thank you!
Top tier food and at an amazing price. Great customer service and waiter suggestions. We made reservations maybe a week or two in advance, which i highly suggest- this restaurant was on a tv show and a few reputable list. The line grew for those without reservations outside. The suggested we share and just order family style, which Insecond because it's a way to try multiple items and honestly, i didn't understand the pricing - if it was by lb or plate. still don't know lol A MUST is the spicy shrimp, scarlet shrimp, the shrimp that came on the brass/copper bowl (first pick). While in portugal, it is a must (if you're open and adventurous) to try Barnacles. We tried a very small amount first - the waiter taught us how to eat them -- we enjoyed them and ordered a bit more! We also order the clams and king spikey crab (which we met before he time ended - never a fan of that - don't even like to see them swimming in the fish tank) In lisbon, you pay for the culvert and you are not typically asked if you want it- they just hand you bread and butter and other appetizers and it appears on the receipt (butter, too is itemized). There is patio seating, bottom floor and upstairs seating -- the vibe is antique, bright, and fancy but don't feel pressured to dress up.
One of the absolute best dining experiences I've had ever! This place is a must if you're in Lisbon. The seafood is so fresh and well prepared, we got a ton of different things but our favorites were the giant prawns, barnacles, razor clams and the steak sandwich. The servers are wonderful and there's constant action happening around the restaurant which makes it a ton of fun!
Cervejaria Ramiro lives up to the hype--super fresh seafood and unique dishes like percebes (sweet, chewy, and briny), garlic cockles, and scarlet shrimp. Great steak sandwich too for non-seafood eaters. Ice-cold beer, lively vibe, and we came w/out reservations between lunch and dinner, no wait. Totally worth it.
Not sure what more needs to be said about this seafood institution, but so so so fresh and delicious! Came for lunch and didn't have a reservation, but we were seated quickly. QR code on the table leads to an extensive menu of a variety of very fresh seafood selections. The special of the day was spicy shrimp and garlic, which we had to get. So flavorful and the bread (which is not free) is the perfect vessel to scoop up the garlicky goodness at the bottom. Also got the scallops and red scarlet shrimp (very expensive but so good especially mixed with the head). The meal was pricey but you certainly get what you pay for as the seafood here is so fresh and tasty.
This is an absolute seafood heaven perhaps the best seafood I had in Lisbon. After watching the legend mark wien reviews this restaurant, I put it on my list and packed my back and flew to Lisbon. This was my first lunch in Lisbon. The quality of seafood here is insane something I have never seen. I ordered the crab, giant prawns, shrimps in garlic, steamed clams. Everything was just outstanding and beyond expectations. The service is great and the vibes are very nice and welcoming. I wanted to sit at the first floor where the action is but we were seated upstairs due to the high demand. Must try when in Lisbon read more
6 years ago
The oysters are cheap and incredibly fresh. 8 pieces (1kg) for 13€ is cheaper than timeout market and other spots. The oysters here are way bigger and fresher. The crab head with crab meat is also great. The shrimp in garlic was good. The red big shrimp one is 16€ per piece which is way too overpriced. The clams - don't order it. I don't recommend it. No taste, there are better spots that have better garlic taste. I recommend this place for people who value fresh seafood. There are no sauces etc. it's purely about the seafood and it's freshness. Perfect for my asian friends. If you look for service or fancy creative dishes, skip this spot. Note there is a line during the weekends read more
8 years ago
8 years ago
Come for a seafood FEAST. Yep, the line is going to be long. We waited 1-1.5 hrs for dinner after 730ish, but then we ordered a lot and had a good time. You can even order drinks to sip on outside while you wait. There are tables and benches for hanging out. The usual applies - if you want to reduce the wait, come at a non-peak time. Once you arrive, walk towards the entrance and start tapping away at the touch screen outside - choose your language/country (so international friendly!), how many people in your party, and you'll get a number, then wait. There's a speaker that will announce in the language you selected and will display the number on a screen near the door. Once you're seated, don't be surprised if after seated a waiter puts a plate of stacked bread on the table. It's a full order and it's not free. If you're like us, you'll eat it all. We didn't want to fill up on bread so asked for a half order (definitely get it buttered) which was enough with all of the other food we got. The Scarlett Shrimp and Tiger Shrimp were big and delicious (by the kg, but you can order by number of shrimp instead). The crab was good, but cold (I like mine a little warmer) and a huge mess. Pieces of crab and shell were flying when we used the mallet to crack the legs. Don't wear nice clothes if you order it, and plan to do laundry after. Go if you like shellfish! read more
4 years ago
Phenomenal experience. Service was impeccable. The seafood is live, fresh and made perfectly. We were so full at the end. It's Ava must go to place. Reservations are required. I booked 2 weeks before I arrived. read more
3 years ago
The seafood is very fresh. We ordered the cold brown crabs. My husband had steak sandwich , he said it was okay . Overall its good experience but I had better fresh seafood. The price is affordable to compare to My Houston Texas . read more
This place is huge! Three levels, each with a lot of seating room and yet they were all filled with customers. We came here on recommendations from travel blog and our Airbnb host. We ordered garlic shrimp, edible crab (€22) , fresh oysters, one tiger prawn and a bottle of vinho verde. My favorite was the crab (the crab meat and gravy was delicious) and garlic shrimp was very well flavored. We ended up ordering another order of garlic shrimp! The oysters were huge and fresh but I think I prefer oysters on the west coast. We made reservations for 7 on Friday and was seated right away. We noticed the line wasn't too bad. We loved it so much and came back on Saturday (with no reservations) and the wait was too long so we gave up. Highly recommended to try this place. The price was very reasonable for the quality and amount of food we received. read more
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4 years ago
First off, to make reservations at this establishment requires a deposit of €25 per person in your party. This deposit amount will be deducted off your check. We didn't make reservations but wanted to try them out for a late lunch. No wait at 2pm so we walked in and sat down. We ordered butter bread, garlic clams, razor clams, grilled giant prawns, pink shrimps, barnacles, spider crab and the (beef)tenderloin bifana. Razor Clams & garlic clams were delicious. Barnacles are chewy and served cold, something I would try once and not worth repeating, now the grilled giant prawns, bit salty and on the dry side like it was twice cooked. Pink shrimps were okay, served room temperature (not hot or warm) When we were half way into our meal, the server came to our table with a LIVE spider crab to show us the size, we did thumbs up, he brought it back to kitchen to cook. 10 minutes later server provided us each a small mallet & board and another 10 minutes later followed by THE spider crab...it was like refrigerated COLD? And it didn't taste FRESH as if just cooked. For such an expensive crab, not worth the money or effort to eat this crab. I've Tasted better crab dishes in other parts of the world. And as I looked around the restaurant, everyone pounding with a mallet doesn't look like city locals....I guess only the tourists were foolish enough to order that spider crab. Overall, we had a good time at lunch and the server was very nice. I would recommend if in Lisbon but skip the expensive grilled giant prawns and spider crab. read more
3 years ago
One of the best seafood dinners in Lisbon. Great service and great quality seafood. Must give this a try when in Lisbon. We had many seafood dishes and ended it with the steak sandwiches. The bread was to die for. So soft and fluffy. Must try the gooseneck barnacles when in Portugal. Looks like dinosaur toes!! Eat it like steamers by peeling off the black "skin" and eat the flesh only. Taste slightly sweet and like the ocean. Prices are fair for fresh seafood. read more
Yes there is a long wait, it's very popular. The food is excellent, it was a great food experience. Scarlett Shrimp - huge, succulent and tasty. They cut a hole in the skull and provide a spoon so you can enjoy the juices from the head! 5/5 Edible Crab - the crab is huge and meaty. There was so much meat we could not finish it all. The sauce inside the head was ok. 3/5 Clams in garlic sauce - excellent, great flavors, garlic taste was good, the clam meat was large, we dipped the bread on the clam sauce. 5/5 Barnacles - this was a truly unique dish for me. I don't love it, but it was tasty and I would highly recommend you try it once. 5/5 Service was rude and horrid. Why do you need to treat your customers this way. You don't need to yell at your customers. Still the food was worth it, but it prevented me from giving this review 5 Stars. read more
4 years ago
Everything we had here was amazing. We started with the oysters, the clams in garlic. The garlic bread was perfect for drenching the bread in the clam's garlic butter sauce. We also had the delicious edible crab. It was served cold and was also perfect with the garlic bread. They also provide mallets to break apart the crabs. We finally ended with the scarlet shrimp and oh my they were fire. Great restaurant!! read more
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Tip: When you arrive, you get a number by selecting a language and the number of people in your party on the touchscreen outside the front door. A number will print (non sequential) and they will call the number in your selected language when the table is ready. This was not immediately clear to me and I wasted some time waiting for someone to explain it to me. Although the crowd can seem large, the restaurant is quite large and the tables turn quite quickly. I only waited about 10 minutes despite the entire outdoor waiting area being full. I recommend doing some research ahead of time and deciding what you want to order, because the menu is not very clear. Based on the yelp reviews I went with an order of the bread and the edible crab. I also ordered a half bottle of white wine and got dessert... basically consuming more than the couple next to me combined.. and my bill was under 40 EUR. Gosh I love Lisbon. The edible crab is served cold and in the shell (be ready to crack some shell and get messy, or don't order this) and despite not having any sort of sauce or seasoning, very flavorful just because of the pure quality of the crab. The bread is delicious too, a crispy buttery toasted french bread, which I recommend getting, especially if you do order something with sauce that you can dip it in. I really wanted to come back the next day and get the garlic prawns, but alas, it was Sunday and they are closed on Mondays. Perhaps the best seafood I've ever had. I only wish I could have tried more things! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Wow words cant describe how delicious this place is! If I could I would have eaten there every single day. Thankfully I read some reviews before coming which was helpful with knowing how to navigate the entire process. We didn't have a reservation and the way they do it is you have to check in on a big tablet and you are given a number which is then called. We got there around 5:30 thinking that we would not wait long but when we got there, there were already tons of people waiting. We waited about 45 mins till our number was called and let me tell you THE WAIT IS WORTH IT!!! Along with the crab, we ordered clams and tiger prawns. If my stomach were bigger I would have ordered everything over again. Do yourself a favor and go when you're in Lisbon!! read more
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Gave me the worst food poisoning of my life. Excruciating pain and non stop uncontrollable liquid coming out. read more
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Lives up to the hype and worth the wait - some of the best seafood I've ever had at a reasonable price! FOOD // For a table of three, we ordered the Garlic Shrimp, Clams in Garlic Sauce, Edible Crab (1), Scarlet Shrimp (signature), Tiger Shrimp (signature), Bread with Butter, and Prego (steak sandwich for dessert). All of the food was so well flavoured and fresh - I honestly recommend it all. My absolute faves were the Scarlet Shrimp (so juicy), Clams in Garlic Sauce, and Tiger Shrimp. I would say that the Clams in Garlic Sauce are very similar to the Garlic Shrimp since the sauce is very similar. When you come to Ramiro, you do as Anthony Bourdain does and order a Prego for dessert. The sandwich is really good - lots of garlic, but it works well with the steak. SERVICE // You don't come here for the service - they are SO busy that it's always bustling inside. When you get there, you grab a ticket from the machine (enter the number of people) which gives you the estimated wait - it said 25 mins, but this isn't accurate! We waited 45 mins. When we got in, we were handed an iPad with the menu and waved the server down to order. The servers are entertaining, but not necessarily the most attentive or friendly - They forgot part of our order, which we needed to remind the server. ATMOSPHERE // It's very casual and looks like a family-run business. The tables are well spaced out, but it's always busy so the tables are always filled. PRICE // For the quality of the seafood and quantity, the food is well worth the price. I thought the bill would be a lot more than it came out to be for the amount of food we ordered. This place is a must-go when you're in Lisbon! Highly recommend and will definitely visit again when I'm in town. read more
Amazing seafood at great prices - a medley of a dozen raw oysters, entire spider crab, and half kilo of clams came out to only $76! The freshness and tastiness of the food made it easy to see how the restaurant garnered 9000 reviews on Google reviews at a rating of over 4. However, I have to give only two stars because shortly after, my friend and I who both ate at the restaurant both contracted Norovirus and was left with over a full day of retching over a toilet. Accordingly, I can not recommend this restaurant. read more
7 years ago
A heads up before visiting Cervejaria Ramiro... Make a reservation! You can email them or ask your Hotel that you are staying in Lisbon to make a reservation. I asked my Hotel and they were able to make one for me. If you don't, you'll be waiting FOREVER. I got seated right away when I arrived. I only made the reservation a week before I went. If you are going during a busy time, definitely make it in advance. Cervejaria Ramiro was hands down my favorite restaurant I went to in Lisbon. Things you must get: - The Crab - Garlic Shrimp - Garlic Clams - Scarlet Shrimp. I highly recommend this place. Don't have fomo! read more
Freshest seafood we have had during our Portugal trip! * * * EXPERIENCE * * * Made a reservation through AMEX, this place gets crowded and there was a long line when we arrived on a rainy Sunday night. We were brought to upstairs which seemed to be for reservations only. They gave you a tablet for menu, the service was just average and some of the waiters were kind of rude, but seeing how busy they were it's understandable. It's not a cheap place to eat at and at first the price was kind of intimidating especially for the shrimp and lobster - but my advice is just order whatever you want because it's well worth it. * * * FOOD * * * The Bread: A Oh lord, those are some of the best breads I have ever had. The butter added was not overpowering but with just the right amount, I couldn't stop eating them, not to mention the perfect texture of the bread itself. Garlic Clams: A Not only the clams were fresh, I really loved how heavy the garlic taste was and the buttery flavor. I have had this dish in multiple places in the past and sometimes the balance between garlic and butter can be easily off but not here, we even started drinking the soup. It was that good. Barnacles: A- I had to search what Barnacles are and what I was actually about to eat - let's be honest these things are pretty weird looking when putting them in front of you on a restaurant table. I guess they just boiled it with water and I even got some sea water taste to it - in fact there was still seaweed on outside of the shell. It's actually the "legs" that I was eating and the best I can describe the texture and shape is a thin shrimp tail? It's an interesting experience. Spider Crab: A Super fresh, the best thing was they made the egg/organ into a soup for dipping the meat, adding an extra flavor to it. Tiget Prawn: A Super fresh again with garlic and lemon, nothing fancy but it's the freshness that was outstanding about all these seafood. Steak Sandwich: A Yes, we ordered this at a seafood restaurant, but it actually tasted very good. The steak was tender and the bread was fluffy. Overall, it's an amazing seafood restaurants. There were multiple other types of shrimps we wanted to try but it was just too much for the night. Definitely going back when I go to Lisbon again! read more
This was the longest line I've ever waited in to get food... but it was worth it. Make sure you go right up to the door when you arrive and get a number. You can then wander around the area (I chose to go to hike up to Miraduro da Senhora do Monte - the highest point in Lisbon) until your table is ready. Between 2 people, we got the edible crab, clams in garlic, and the garlic butter shrimp. The edible crab however was by far my favourite and quite worth the price you pay. Like most places in Portugal, they will also charge you for the bread and butter they place for you at the table if you eat it. This was one of the last stops on my Eurotrip, and it was a must eat on my list. Lots of tourists though, so if you go in low season, definitely check it out. Definitely recommend for the fresh seafood for very reasonable prices. Edit: I've also been told you can reserve a seat at this restaurant to avoid the wait. Good to know before making the trip over! read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
What a find!! I knew this was a popular spot in Lisbon, so I stopped in really early (5pm) on a Friday night. We were I initially greeted by phenomenal service. With big ticket items (tiger prawns, lobster) they would bring out the seafood for approval before preparation! Each food item were ordered was amazing. Our favorites were the garlic shrimp and tiger prawns! So juicy, fresh, and well cooked. Can't wait to return again! read more
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3 years ago
Cervejaria Ramiro is a pretty cool place, we went because we saw it on Anthony Bourdain and giant prawns looked awesome. so its easy to find, real close to the Indendente area. look for the long lines. its bigger than it looks so they get people in and out. there is always a line the hostess and wait staff were friendly and helpful, they will call your number in your language. while you wait for your table you can purchase drinks(there is a beer dispenser in the waiting area) , bread, and meat and cheese trays. so once we got in the menu is pretty easy and the wait for food wasn't long, we had the prawns which were good but the clams.... we didn't expect them to be soooo great. i'd go back to lisbon just for the clams at Cervejaria Ramiro. this place is a little pricey expecially compared to other food places around lisbon but it is good and i would recommend trying it. read more
4 years ago
Still very cheap for seafood compared to American price and their selection of prawns are impressive. I love raw bar and this place satisfied my crave. I have never seen Their presentation of crab before, and even their tools of cracking the shells are interesting (hammer, and A small hook). They're so busy that they have a whole lounge just for people waiting for their tables to be ready where you can order drinks and some appetizers while waiting. read more
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