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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.
4 years ago
Love the fun ambiance and great food. Garlic shrimp and buttered garlic bread was amazing! Was able to to take home a few souvenirs too for my crab legs at home! Bourdain was not wrong about this place! RIP. The wait is worth it! read more
Great seafood at awesome prices. This place was fortunately right across our hotel, so we were able to scope out when the lines weren't too ridiculous. We decided to come here for a super late lunch and didn't have to wait more than 20 minutes to get a table. Very simple menu and ordering. Seems like the specialty is barnacles; however, I'm not really that into them so I played it safe with the giant shrimp (which they heavily cook in garlic and oil) and the crab. You eat with your hands and it gets quite messy so be prepared! They give you some bread to eat with the seafood, and along with a couple of cold beers, it is the perfect meal. Definitely don't miss this spot when in Lisbon! read more
Ahhhhhmmmmaaazzziiiiinnngggg! This was our last stop on our last day in Portugal. What a great way to end our stay there in Lisbon. Granted Yelp isn't huge in Portugal but it's getting there so I was weary at first but trusted the good ol Yelp reviews and it didn't let me down. We came here around dinner time about sometime between 730-8pm. Waited for about 1 hour before our number was called and we were seated. When you first get to the restaurant make sure you check in and get a number. I suggest waiting in the waiting area right in front of the screen that displays the numbers being called because they don't always call out the numbers and you might miss your table if you're elsewhere. Not to mention the screen is tiny. While you wait you can purchase beer tokens and redeem them at the self meet dispenser in the waiting area. The restaurant is quite large with an upstairs and downstairs. We were seated upstairs. They bring over an iPad which contains the food and drink menu for you to browse over while they give you recommendations and answer any questions you have. We decided one the EDIBLE CRAB, GIANT TIGER PRAWNS, GARLIC SHRIMP, and GARLIC AND BUTTER BREAD. EDIBLE CRAB- definitely my favorite of the night. The rock crab was huge and the crab meat was beyond sweet and perfectly steamed. But the best part of the amazing crab was the head. They took all the good stuff and made a creamy, pate like dip that you can enjoy with almost anything. I paired it with the garlic bread and crab meat of course. 5 stars***** GIANT TIGER PRAWNS- slightly buttery and grilled to perfection with a side of lemon. Mmm mmm MMMM! Sweet meat and the prawns are def huge. 5 stars**** GARLIC SHRIMP- garlic-y goodness. Shrimps are large, juicy, and cooked to perfection. 5 stars**** GARLIC AND BUTTER BREAD- crispy and flaky bread with just the right amount of butter. Use it to dip with your edible crab head or the remainder garlic butter from the Carlos shrimp. 5 stars*** All items are priced according to weight in kgs. Our bill ended up being about 92 euros so a little over $100 USD. Hands down probably one of the best $100 I've spent. If I ever were to come back to Portugal this would be my first and last stop. Give it a try you won't be disappointed. read more
I saw this place on travel YouTube channel called migrationolgy. The guy ate this edible crab and it looked delicious. The receipt says it's sapateira, mine was just under €27. The giant tiger prawns were just over €30. That edible crab has a bunch of meat and other creamy stuff in the shell that you can soak up with bread or just eat with a spoon. I was worried that it would have a fishy or sea water taste but the creamy stuff had a sweet and clean crab flavor. The meat was more like a sweet snow crab. Even though it looks like Dungeness crab, it doesn't have that sea water aftertaste. The giant prawns are no joke. More like lobster tail size. Still tasted like sweet shrimp, just huge. We had a half pound that ended up being two of those giants. They cut them in half the long way in grill it up with some nice oil and butter. We also had the Galic shrimp, beer, soda, and some Portuguese bread. Everything was delicious. Probably should not have eaten so much but it was worth it. Total bill ended up being under €75 or about $92. It think that is less that this meal would have been in the US. read more
Now this is the place to be! What an incredible experience! I came here on the first night I was in town and the restaurant was closed due to renovations and I couldn't believe we were missing out, especially because the re-open date was scheduled for after we left Portugal. Well, thankfully we extended our stay and got to try it for ourselves. The first thing to know is the second you get there, you have to swim through the patio and sidewalk swarming with people and get yourself a ticket at the machine. You can check on timing throughout your wait, but expect to be waiting a while. We went to dinner at 5pm, and had to wait a good 1.5 hours. When we got there, we had the pleasure of being served by Tiago. He was extremely friendly and was so in tune with our table. The food was absolutely delicious, but Tiago's service was really what made this experience... Even when he forced me to hold onto the living crab and other creatures as he walked by our table to get them cooked and ready for us to eat. We definitely ordered too much food, but everything was so rich and delicious. ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND!!! read more
4 years ago
A friend coming back from Lisbon recommended it to me. You don't need to make a reservation. Just went there, took a number and wait for your turn. We went there around 4 o'clock and ten minutes later were seated. The sea food is very fresh and delicious. We ordered local white wine which is very fresh but good with seafood. If you like seafood then this place is a great place to go. read more
4 years ago
Outstanding. A must if you visit lovely Lisbon. Food is just perfect. Make sure to make a reservation. Very lively and high paced read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
I am so sad to report Ramiro's has grown too large and quality has dropped. The pricing has gone up dramatically which don't align with the quality. It is not the Ramiro's that Anthony Bourdain visitors nor was I visited in 2018 or even 2022. This will be last time that I will be visit this restaurant. Here are the reviews of the food: Garlic Prawn : super tough. We didn't finish EDible crab: which is my favorite and I didn't finish it. I has two bites and couldn't take the 3rd bite. My son had one bite and agreed with me. My husband had slow taste and had two small bites. Anyways. We didn't finish. I don't normally leave any food at all. Scarlet shrimps: thanks to Ramiro's. This is the only good dish of what we ordered. They are super sweet and fresh. Giant tiger prawn: overbooked as well. So sad that I could eat the last bite. We ordered 3 of them for 3 of us. I am super sad for the experience that I had today. Finally, the steak sandwich that Anthony Bourdain had for his dessert. We never gotten a chance to enjoy it previously until today due to the great food that we had the past few times. I actually ate half of the sandwich and it was not bad at all but I am partial because I love garlic. The two stars are for the great scarred that straightens and steak sandwich. Otherwise. I would have given one star. Anyways. This is not a MuST go restaurant anymore. SO SO SAD. read more
3 years ago
Delicious seafood restaurant that lived up to the name of being one of the best seafood spots in Lisbon. Major tip - they accept reservations via email, and as guilty as you may feel skipping past all of the people waiting an hour+ in line outside, it's SO worth it. Once we got there, we immediately got seated upstairs in a large dining hall that was super bright and airy, and not as hectic as the downstairs dining room. We ordered the famed crab, giant tiger prawns, shrimp in garlic, and clams in garlic. The seafood was all super fresh and perfectly cooked. The crab was a bit difficult to eat, but one of the servers helped by demonstrating the correct way to use the mallet (smash down on the legs without any ounce of timidness and cover with a napkin to avoid spraying your neighbors!). The crab also came with the shell, which was overflowing with its yummy crab mustard. The star of the meal were the giant tiger prawns. The prawns from Portugal have a sweetness that you just can't find in the States. They were extremely tender and bursting with flavor. Both the clams and shrimp were yummy as well, but more like fillers. While they weren't as outstanding as the crab and giant tiger prawns, they were both delicious and added some variety so I still recommend ordering them! The crusty buttered bread that came with each table (part of the "couvert") was perfect for scooping up the bits of caramelized garlic from the shrimp dish. Ramiro is a must-go for visitors! Just make sure to EMAIL IN ADVANCE! (geral@cervejariaramiro.pt) read more
I was aching to eat here the entire trip to Portugal and when I finally made my way to Ramiro's on a Sunday night around 8:30pm I was taken back by the crowd of people outside. After taking the ticket which is as coveted as a power ball, we waited outside among 50 other people here before us. Here is my breakdown of the experience. Negative: Everyone is smoking outside when you wait which is usual for Europe but I hate being around that stuff. People are coming up to you every 10 minutes asking for $$. The waiter was as a military commander who happen to get a job in hospitality (in other words he was not very nice). Wait was 1.5 hours. No privacy at the tables and you are an arms length away from other diners. I read some people describe this restaurant as affordable but I do not think it is cheap at all. A small portion of shrimp with garlic with no sides is close to 11 Euros. Positive: The small grocery store next doors sells water for 40 cents so if you are thirsty and don't want beer head over there. The garlic shrimp is amazing but very small portion. The bread and butter is worth whatever they are charging (but keep in mind that if you don't want to pay for it, you will have to decline it when it is brought to your table). There is an automated beer dispenser where you can get a cold one for 2 Euros. Overall I thought the dining experience was fine but I am not about waiting for tables for close to 2 hours and then spending 45 minutes eating. By the time our number was called at 10pm I was over it. read more
4 years ago
Fantastic! Order their spider crab and tiger prawns. The spider crab is served hot and was so sweet and moist. The edible crab was served cold and was like stone crab in the US. The edible crab had a Mayo mix in the shell. They are both good but I thought the spider crab was much better. Highly recommend! read more
3 years ago
I saw Mark Wien (youtuber) recommendations for this restaurant and his expressions was priceless when he was eating the seafood from here. Customer Service: 5/5 We didn't wait for long when we arrived for dinner because we made a reservations. Their waiters was very nice and attentive to our needs. They seem very happy serving us food and wine and ask if we need anything else. Ambiance: 5/5 They have two floors and it's quite modernize. I felt comfortable sitting there and they didn't really rush us. Food: 4/5 We ordered the following: garlic shrimps, tiger shrimps, oysters and stuffed crab. The oysters were huge and juicy. The garlic shrimps was good as well. My favorite was the tiger shrimps, huge and tender! read more
3 years ago
Never, ever have I seen a Tiger Prawn as large as the ones we ate at Ramiro! And the taste? Unreal! We ordered two cut in half so each of us could have one and then we ordered two more! We also had the shrimp in garlic sauce which was super delicious! Be prepared to wait but it's worth it! While you wait outside under the awning, there is a handy, dandy beer dispenser. My husband and our friend loved that feature! The place is crazy busy but that just adds to the experience! read more
3 years ago
Found! Ramiro was featured in Anthony Bourdain's show, but it has been "hiding" in Lisbon since the 50's. They do take reservations and some hotels have a connection, otherwise plan to wait outside for awhile. Once inside the waiters are seasoned properly making you feel right at home and helping you with your order. They have mastered the bread which is critical to soak up the various plates of seafood and garlic/oil/butter/etc. We tried the shrimp and garlic, crab, clams, and steak sandwich....each better than the one before. This is a must stop in Lisbon. For more great reviews visit TheLoupe! read more
7 years ago
Sooooo delicious!! We got the tiger prawns, garlic shrimp, oysters, crab, clams in garlic, bread and butter! Also ordered the green wine... Would've ordered more but my companions said it was too much... lol was the perfect amount for 4... actually did order more but thank heavens they forgot it! Everything was fresh and delicious! Definitely would recommend read more
5 years ago
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3 years ago
The restaurant is top notch and highly recommended in Lisbon! We were on vacation from the states and extremely enjoyed this experience. We had about a half hour wait during off season and early dinner time. The restaurant is small but very intimate and cute! Food was amazing. We had several dishes shrimp on garlic was nice, barnacles was a treat, spiny dye-murex was also very nice, crab meal was good and steak sandwich was tasty. Even the bread was amazing. Highly recommend! read more
The food was absolutely amazing, and I thought was reasonably priced. I highly recommend that you book a reservation before coming, the lines are very long at all times of the day for lunch and dinner! It's a little chaotic... the waiter handed the table one tablet menu, which made it difficult for the 6 members of the party to see what we could order. We felt a little rushed and they seemed to want to turn over tables quickly, which is rare in Europe Bc people take their time eating. This restaurant was featured on Anthony Bordain's No Reservation so there are tons of people trying to eat here. All the seafood is delicious!!! read more
4 years ago
I made reservations beforehand. The place is packed and so many people were in line to get in. I enjoyed all the seafood that I ordered but most especially the garlic shrimp! But the servings were too small but it was delicious!! Will definitely coming back!!! read more
5 years ago
4 years ago
Their seafood was excellent, waited only 20 mins on July 3rd around 5:30pm. I recommend Green Wine ( like white wine famous in Portugal) along with their seafood. read more
10/10. If you're in Lisbon you cannot leave without savoring the deliciously fresh seafood from Ramiro! They open at 12 and honestly it's worth coming once for lunch to avoid the 2-3 hour wait time AND THEN come back later in the day to experience it once more. This has to hands down be the freshest seafood we ate during our stay in Lisbon. I had my heart set on the edible crab the whole trip and had the experience ruined at another restaurant. HERE the edible crab is 100% crab and doesn't have any of the weird condiments that the last place had. Price for the massive crab in the picture €22 and worth every euro! I highly regret not ordering the Goose Barnacles! So don't let that escape you. I don't even know why I walked away without trying them. Maybe because we ordered so much dang food? But from what I have heard it's a must try! We ordered the garlic clams €11, they were tasty but tiny! I'm used to having much larger clams. But the garlic soupy-ness was awesome to dip the toasted bread into! We also ordered the garlic prawns and these hands down were my favorite. Nice and spicy and the garlic wasn't overdone. Those were around €13 and totally worth every bite! The restaurant is located in not the most touristy or nice location, but don't let that steer you away! The restaurant has quite a bit of indoor seating but you end up having to share tables with strangers half the time since they're all about efficiency and trying to get people in and out. Staff is super friendly! read more
8 years ago
As expected this place was packed on a Sunday night, though we were one of the firsts just as the rush started to come in at 7pm. We tried calling to see if they took reservations but nobody picked up. Came in with a party for 4, really easy check in process. Just enter your language and number of people in your party and they print out a number for you. When it's your turn they will call out your number. We waited about 20 minutes before getting seated. Saw this restaurant on many favorites lists and had pretty high expectations but honestly this was one of the worst meals we had this entire trip. Not only was the food soso, the service was not very good and tables are a bit crammed. If you have any belongings there just isn't much space to put it anywhere. When we sat down, I tried to wave down a server. We made eye contact, he saw me and just looked away and shook his head. What?!?!? Can you please at least acknowledge us or ask another server to help us? When our actual server came to help us, he was very rushed, didn't make good recommendations and didn't care. He forgot to put in one of our dishes and each time we wanted to order more, you could tell he was frustrated and annoyed. After a while we decided to just ask for the bill because someone who doesn't want to take our order and accept our business should not get it. Every restaurant we ate at during this trip had servers that actually were joyful to be around, kind and made amazing recommendations. I thought everyone in Lisbon was super nice, but this restaurant is an outlier. Hopefully they fix that. As for the food. Some of our seafood was overcooked,wasn't very fresh and over seasoned with salt. Menu is limited to simply prepared seafood, not a very extensive menu. For the price I would recommend going to another restaurant. This one just doesn't cut it. read more
Came here due to the high reviews and was not disappointed! The ticketing system is pretty efficient, there is a screen outside with English and Spanish options where you can input the # of people and you can also use to check on the wait time for your #. Then there's a little monitor above the door that shows the number that is up. As others have mentioned, there is a beer tap machine outside in the patio while you wait. I waited for about 30 minutes for a table for one. The restaurant looks very small at first glance but they also have an upstairs and a downstairs. They give you an iPad which has the menu and tell you to write down your order on the table. I was going by the pictures at first because the menu was in Portuguese but if you go back, there are other language options. I got the spider crab, clams, and jumbo tiger prawns. He mis-read my order and gave me the small prawns instead of the tiger prawns. Spider crabs have so much roe! And it was delicious. They give you a small mallet to smash the crab claws which you have to be careful with cause the broken pieces will just shoot off in all directions. The small prawns were good too but the biggest surprise were the clams -- they have to be the best clams I've ever had. I don't know how they make their sauce but it was on point. Not exactly a cheap place but all the seafood are fresh and you can't really go wrong with any dish. Had to take it down to four stars due to service. I was clearly done and the server paid me no attention for over 15 mins even though he was walking by every ten seconds and then it took him another twenty mins to bring the check. But I definitely recommend this spot if you're in Lisbon read more
4 years ago
Great restaurant and definitely worth the hour wait. Super fresh seafood- no sides but buttered bread. So great It's definitely about the experience. read more
3 years ago
A must try if you love seafood and are in Lisbon (and don't have gout). There you will find a premium assortment of shellfish prepped in simple ways for a feast as grand as your waistline/wallet will allow. Try not to wear anything fancy since the ambiance is super casual and sometimes your table-mates will accidentally splatter shellfish juice In every direction when they use the seafood mallets. ordering can be a bit confusing despite the iPad menu but the servers can help with portions and quantities to order. Alternatively, show them pictures of what you want to expedite the process. Overall food was good and service was efficient. But it's not the best seafood meal I've ever had. The giant tiger prawns were a bit tough but scarlet shrimp was tasty. The standout dish was the sautéed shrimp in roasted garlic and olive oil. The clams in garlic and butter were a good choice too. With that being said, some things looked better than they taste. For instance, the crab was just so so for me to the point that I wished I had ordered something else. Not sure if it's because I was expecting more tomalley than roe? Either way, the roe was a bit dry so we didn't even finish the whole thing. For adventurous eaters who are inspired by a Andrew Zimmern, you can try the percebes/goose barnacles which taste interesting, but not essential. I was warned that queues can get crazy long so I emailed Cervejaria Ramiro to secure a reservation (thanks Yelp for the tip!). Prices are on the high side so be warned! read more
3 years ago
The food are amazingly prepared with highest quality in Lisbon. We were able to get a table of 8 as the very first group without reservation. Clean and fast service. Every thing was good. read more
We can now write reviews for Portugal!!! For my first Portugal review, I have to pick the best and most memorable place I went to: Cervejaria Ramiro. I admit, I found out about this place because of Anthony Bourdain. It's known for its fresh seafood - I'm allergic to shellfish so why in the world did I go here? Because I'm a crazy solo traveler that goes to different countries looking for trouble and finding the best restaurants!!! This originally was a beerhouse that has been open since the 1950's. There are several ways to get here: bus, metro or trolley - depending on where you're coming from. There's always a cab too but that's a lame way to travel. It's in a pretty dodgy part of Lisbon. A lady was getting mugged right outside the metro station I came from nearby. When I finally got to Ramiro, there was a looong line. Good thing I made a dinner reservation beforehand so I got to skip all that mess! I was watching everyone just enjoying and devouring langoustines, crabs, clams, barnacles, mussels, shrimps and shellfish I've never seen before. It's busy, loud and cramped - be prepared to rub elbows with the person at the next table. I was enjoying every moment of it. I was given an iPad to make my food selections. I picked pata negra, gambas al ajillo and of course, the famous prego. I was given some delicious buttery bread while I was enjoying my ice-cold glass of Sagres. My server was a sharp, quick, sweet, hardworking old man who looks like he's worked there for at least 30 years! Pata Negra: I flew in from Spain and have been eating jamon Iberico and all sorts of jamon every single day but I just love this stuff. Salty cured pork leg you warm up in between your fingertips before dabbing onto your lips then finally putting it in your mouth. I had a whole plate all to myself and yes, I did finish it. 5/5 Gambas al a Aguilho: After seeing the mugging incident, I figured I should stay alert and skip the Benadryl and limit my shellfish intake. The shrimps are already peeled and cooked in butter and lots and I mean LOTS of garlic. No hassle and mess of peeling. The first bite - I was in heaven. I was dipping my bread in the garlic butter. If I were to die from an allergic reaction, this would've been so worth it. Definitely 5/5 Prego: Steak sandwich with lots of garlic. They'll give you a bottle of mustard. I've tried it with and without mustard and I loved it either way. The steak is tender and juicy and the bread just soaks up all the juices. Holy Cristiano Ronaldo! THE BEST SANDWICH I've ever had. 5/5 read more
5 years ago
This is my 500th review and I've saved it for our favorite restaurant in Lisbon. Yes 500th review for a 5 stars place. Not just my saying, most everybody - such as Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern - agrees that it's among the best seafood place in Lisbon. The food is delicious. The staff friendly (they took out the real creature on a plate when language doesn't explain what a particular shrimp is.) Not to mention a very reasonable price. We enjoyed everything we had. The stone crab is served whole and the tomalley (crab fat) is mixed in a cream sauce that you can totally lap up with bread. Bread is not free but heck you want to use that for the delicious sauce. It's a cold sauce though - I think warming it will elevate the flavor even more. In the U.S., we don't harvest the whole crab. Rather we break off one claw and release the crab back into the ocean, so in a few years we can catch it again and break its another claw off. Supposedly that's more humane and sustainable, though honestly, if I were a crab I would just suggest they kill me right off and get it over and done with... We ordered a variety of prawns, not quite knowing the exact name of them. The menu has pictures but somehow doesn't match up to what the waiter described as he held them on the plate. The prawns are gigantic, filling up the whole plate. We like it grilled. If it's available, try the barnacles. I rarely see them in the U.S., it's tender and full of the flavor of the sea. And if you see the very scarlet carabineros shrimps, do not hesitate, order it. It' expensive, but it will likely be the best shrimp in your life. And at US$100 a lb back home, this place is a steal. The best part is, the staff is excellent consider that this place is so busy and so full of tourists. They tell us honestly if we order more food than we should, and take time to show us how to eat something for the first time. When it was time to pay the bill, we thought our feasting would have costed us about $100. To our amazement it came to around 50 Euro. A glass of beer was only 1.75!! The stone crab was about 24 Euro a kilo, which is 2.2 lbs, so turns out to be about $12 a lb, a ridiculously cheap price compares to what you pay for in Miami. Tip: Go early to avoid the wait, although now they have built a waiting area under awning so you don't have to stand in line. BTW there is a sink by the stairs for customers to wash their hands after indulging in the seafood. read more
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