I try to avoid touristy places while on vaca but this was one we decided to try. Wow, was it worth it. We got there right at 12pm - no line. By the time left an hour later - huge line. The earlier you go the better for sure. We got the edible crab and the giant tiger prawns. I'm still dreaming about those prawns. Great place for lunch in Lisbon. Go if you have the chance! read more

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The staff members were friendly but I'm not sure that the quality of the food was worthy of the loud restaurant and difficulty getting the reservation. The garlic shrimp was delicious - but if you're expecting shrimp that are deveined/cleaned this is not it. Overall, Lisbon is full of restaurants with delicious seafood! I'm not sure this one is worth the hassle. read more

Likes: - Lively atmosphere with a huge selection of fresh seafood. We sat on the second floor and was glad the restaurant had AC. - Accepts reservations via email. This is a must or expect wait times of 1-2 hours during the dinner rush. - Order the edible crab, the tomalley mix is out of this world delicious! - Bread was warm, crunchy and buttered sparingly. Not a fan of: - Ridiculous lines if you do not have a reservation. Although I enjoyed the meal, I wouldn't wait 1-2 hours for it. - Some seafood was overcooked and slightly over-seasoned. After watching Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations, Somebody Feed Phil, and reading through a few travel blogs, I was convinced that Ramiro is a must visit. I was really glad to find out that Ramiro accepted reservations through email, so that easily saved us 1-2 hours. There were about 60-80 people waiting outside of the restaurant when we arrived at around 7pm on a Tuesday night and the lines continued as we left the restaurant at around 9pm. For those who don't have a reservation, the restaurant has a ticketing system by the entrance. You enter the number of people in your party, and the system will generate a ticket where you wait until your number is called. As a party of 6, we had much more capacity to order a greater variety of seafood. The menu is on an iPad, although you are not able to place your order through it. I can't recall exactly, but I don't think the menu indicates how all seafood items are cooked. I didn't mind that too much, the chef can surprise me and serve it the way they see fit. Our server came back to take our orders, and I find that generally they recommend more food than you really need. So be specific on how much you want. We had the razor clams and clams (around 11 euros per serving), in which both were cooked in a butter garlic sauce. These were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavourful, yet not too heavy. We ended up ordering another round of these items. The shrimp and garlic was around 11 euros per serving, but they were a bit overcooked and nothing memorable. We also ordered the edible crab (around 21 euros per kg and 60 euros for the full crab). The crab meat and tomalley mix in the shell was the highlight for the evening. The combination of the sweet and fresh crab meat along with the creaminess and rich flavours of the tomalley were heavenly. I kept dipping the warm, perfectly toasted bread into the mix. It was an irresistible combo. The gooseneck barnacles were served cold (around 55 euros per kg), and it was probably our least favourite dish for the night. The texture was similar to clams, but the barnacles had more of a bounce and chew to it. The flesh had a strong sea water taste, but I missed the sweetness I would expect to find in most seafood, especially when cooked with such simplicity. I will be honest, they did not look too appetizing either! We finished off the meal with the grilled giant tiger prawns (around 65 euros per kg). The prawns are served in halves, and they are quite meaty, so we ordered 3 between the 6 of us. Unfortunately, they were slightly overcooked and parts of it was overseasoned. However, I could still taste the sweetness of the shrimp, which was a clear indicator of how fresh it was. Overall, I enjoyed the experience at Ramiro. The restaurant was packed and lively, with efficient and friendly service. The seafood was really fresh and the bread was delicious. Our bill came out to around 200 euros with tip, which was very reasonable. I think they balanced out the menu well with some good value items, such as clams and razor clams, and pricey items, such as the giant tiger prawn shrimp and crab. The whole crab was around $90 CAD, which isn't cheap, but it was well worth it. And if you want to do it true Portuguese style, order the steak sandwich as a dessert! read more

Ok so go early if you can. The machine will pop out what seems like a random number that I think is based on the language you selected. There is a little beer machine outside because if you were like us the wait was about 40 min. That being said - the clams in garlic were fantastic, the tiger prawns are out of this world, and the shrimp was also delicious served with toasted bread. Get a bottle of vinho verde and settle in - enjoy yourself. The seafood is incredibly fresh and while it is touristy it is still worth it. read more

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If you love shellfish (crabs, shrimp, lobster, clams), this is literally seafood heaven. I flew to Lisbon from NYC for a few days, and in that timespan I came to this restaurant twice, spending about 225 euro---it was definitely worth the spend, but only if you LOVE shellfish. I love this place because there's something for everyone, for every budget. Garlic butter shrimps and garlic clams are each about 10.85 euro. Smaller shrimp are also inexpensive. But of course if you're a seafood fanatic, you go for the locust lobsters, giant tiger prawns, and langoustines. Most of their seafood is kept live, so when you eat it, it probably died a few minutes ago. Most of their dishes are simply boiled or drizzled with salt and olive oil. So not much culinary art, but fresh seafood is extremely delicious undressed. To give you an idea of the price, it's 80 eur/kg for langoustines and locust lobsters, 22eur/kg for Atlantic Rock crab. Might seem expensive, but it's also rare to come across such fresh and large shellfish. Tips for Americans: -Water and bread are not free, but just a few euros -No tipping required -Europeans eat later, so it'll get crowded by 7:30PM ish -The waiters know exactly what they're doing, but service overall will feel less personalized than in the US -2.2 lbs = 1 kg read more

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This place has the worst service that we've experienced while in Lisbon. Thought we try it since it's highly rated. First of all, forget it if you don't speak the language. The waiters were absolutely rude, condescending, and lack of basic service. They absolutely hate their job from the way they treat people. We've been to a couple of other restaurants before this and had amazing food and service. When we came to this place, they gave the wrong password for the wifi so we could order. When we tried to ask for the correct password, they made us look dumb. Fortunately, a nice couple from Belgium who sat next to us gave us the correct password. The seafood was average (nothing to brag about) and pricey for Lisbon. I would go to many more great seafood restaurants in Lisbon with better food and shorter wait, and prices (Solar 31, etc.). Even with better service, I would still give this place 2 stars because the food just really average. read more

A memorable meal in all sorts of ways. I got lucky and only had to wait in line for maybe 30 minutes (2 pm on Tuesday). Apparently people wait more than an hour for food here on the regular. Service was rushed but adequate considering they were super busy. For anyone wondering, this is not a first date spot. The atmosphere consisted of flourescent lighting, waiters barking at each other behind the counter, people staring at you and drooling while they are standing and waiting at the entrance way, the phone ringing nonstop (oh yeah....They clearly don't pick up the phone. I was there for an hour and half. No one ever picked it up. It became almost ambient music after a while), and last but not least, an aggressive beggar outside with perfect English to whine at you when you don't give him money. I accidentally ate more than $60 USD of seafood...by my fataas self. Let's just say my five snails and two giant tiger prawns weighed more than I had expected. My favorite item however were the small order of razor clams in garlic olive oil broth of some sort. That was truly mouth watering. Prices are astronomical for Lisbon where you can order prawns in garlic olive for often less than 15 euros. In fact I question whether I can get the same three items I ordered for a much nicer atmosphere for not much more money back in California. They are definitely fully reaping the benefit of Bourdain (RIP) fame. Was the meal spectacular? No, and definitely not worth waiting two hours of your vacation time for. Fast forward ten hours, I spent the wee hours of my last vacation day morning in the bathroom. Considering all I ate for breakfast was bread and coffee and I only had a soup for dinner two hours prior, there is a pretty darn high likelihood that I got sick off the seafood. But I'm reserving three stars just for my slither of doubt. Basically to summarize, don't be a dumbass and wait more than two hours for seafood you can get at any coastal city in America. Oh, bread (and sometimes ones that come with olives) ain't free anywhere in Portugal. You have to decline it if you don't want it and check your bill if you do decline. read more

Ramiro is a seafood lover's dream, offering the freshest, most delectable shellfish. We arrived early (7:30pm) in hopes of beating the crowd, were seated immediately at one of the only remaining spots, and felt self-congratulatory as the line got longer and longer by the minute. After perusing the iPad menu and looking at the dishes of neighboring parties, we opted for a giant crab and prawns to share. We had a blast getting a little messy with the mallets they dropped at our table as we cracked our crab legs and scarfed them down. In between bites of crab, we would dip the garlic bread they provided into the body of the crab. Yum. The prawns were equally fresh and simply prepared to showcase their natural sweetness. My husband decided to wash down our meal with Ramiro's version of "dessert," a garlicky filet mignon sandwich. I snuck a bite and must admit that it was a deliciously savory way to finish our meal. Ramiro is in the Anjos neighborhood, so it's a little far to hoof it from most Lisbon hotels. Fortunately, it's an easy cab or metro ride away. Highly recommended. read more

Had dinner here last night with my husband and 4.5 year old son. We arrived by taxi around 6:30 and waited 30 minutes for a table. Definitely come for an early bird dinner as when we were leaving around 8, there was a line of maybe 2.5 hours long. They only serve shellfish (no fish) so for those with allergies, be aware. I did see a smoked ham appetizer and a filet of some sort but who goes to a seafood restaurant to eat that? We ordered 2 Giant Tiger prawns, the edible crab and garlic shrimp. A plate of toasted buttered toast is provided (but not free - so Americans used to free bread, please be aware that there is a small charge). My husbands favorite were the garlic clams while my favorite were the giant tiger prawns, which tasted and even slightly resembled lobsters. The crab mixture is delicious over the buttered bread. Everything is super fresh! Our bill came out to around 81 Euros, so approximately $90USD with two beers, two orange juices and a mango dessert. It was easy to hail a taxi as they are always dropping off customers in the front. Well worth the ride over! read more

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The food is 10/10. The service is 6.5/10. The setting and environment is 6.5. It's a nice place, but chairs are very close to the each other. Cleanliness 8/10. The wait outside is long. Would I go again, yes! Should you go? Yes. There is a homeless guy, very smart - he's American. He will help you with getting your number sorted for the line. Be nice and tip him! read more

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Ramiro caught me hook, line, and sinker. I have never had an eating experience like this before. We showed up around 6 which is a must if you don't want to wait. As we left around 8 there was a line of about 40 people waiting outside. Certainly, you would want to be there before 7. Our order for 4 people was as follows, followed by price: 9 Bread - 8.10 (this was per slice I think) 8 Beers - 10 1 Liter water - 3 .30KG Barnacles - 16.22 1 order Clams w/ butter - 10.82 2 KG "Edible crab" - 43.26 .55 KG (2 prawns) - Giant Tiger Prawns - 35.69 Total : ~125 euros for 4 people to be stuffed The waiter was extremely helpful and even though he could not speak english he was a talented hand linguist. Everything we ordered was delicious but you really can't miss the crab. It's served with a spoon in the main body cavity which is where the best stuff is, but the leg meat was fantastic as well. The tiger prawns were also ridiculously good, with a subtle spice and buttered nicely. If you've never had barnacles they are also quite good, youtube how to eat them first - it's easy. I saw them compared to razor clams in another review and I think this was fairly accurate. The clams were good, but I might try something else if I go again. It's imposing to see the menu in kg but don't worry. They will help you out a little, and feel free to use my order as a guide for 4 (though you could probably do with less bread and beer). This is truly a unique experience to eat very simple, fresh, delicious seafood like nowhere else in the world. If you're looking for fancy dishes and sauces go elsewhere. This is real, gritty, edible ocean life...and it's really really good. read more

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As good as it gets when it comes to fresh seafood. i waited 20 minutes on line and it was worth the wait. The staff knows they have to turn tables to keep things moving. Everyone was very nice. Menu on ipad with pictures makes it simple. I dined alone and saw other solo diners while i was there. read more

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The hour and half wait was worth every minute! Anthony Bourdaine may have increased this paces popularity but the wait it's t that bad when they have a beer machine outside to keep your thirst quenched! The Spanish Shrimp and the crab was amazing. Surprising the garlic shrimp was so good had to get second order. Also get the dessert...the pork sandwich at the end read more

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I cannot stress enough how incredible this restaurant is. My parents and I took a huge trip throughout Western Europe, and this was by far the best restaurant we visited. Enormous, fresh crustaceans and beer? What more could you want? Our edible crab had the largest claws I'd ever seen, and for only €20. We were in awe. read more

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We're in Lisbon for a family wedding from USA. Cervejaria Ramiro came recommended from friends and social media. Our experience started with friendly and caring service. Every dish was wonderful! Quality seafood, well prepared, absolutely delicious seasoning and sauces. Truly a bright spot on a special trip. Compliments to the chefs, service team and all involved! read more

Literally the best seafood I've ever had and I live in San Francisco!!! You'll wait. It's no frills. Waiters super efficient. Bread. Clams. Crab. Lobster. Garlic. Broth. Butter. Cold wine or beer. Paper table cloths. Jovial atmosphere. My goodness it really was my fave place in Lisbon! Use a coin to get a cold beer while you're waiting w others from many countries. Put your name in a funny computer that spits out numbers in a variety of languages. My last night here--think I'll go back!!! read more

I found this place after researching where to get good seafood in Lisbon. There are other seafood restaurants on this street, but seriously, this is the only one that was popping. Tip: The line is first come first serve. There's no paper wait list. You just get in line, and they'll seat you when it's you're turn. The bread is delicious but cost €0.90 per. I especially liked eating it with the garlic sauce. We ordered: - Clams w/ garlic sauce: MUST order! The clams were so fresh and the garlic sauce was so good. - King Prawns: Did not meet my expectations, but I was so amazed at how large the prawns were! My family wished that we ordered the shrimps w/ garlic sauce instead, but it was a tough call because we can't get these King Prawns back home. It was still good, but didn't meet our expectations. - Lobster: I normally like crab a lot more than lobster, but this has got to be the BEST lobster I've ever had in my life. It was so fresh and tender. Not too chewy and difficult to eat like other lobsters I've had. The lobster was also HUGE and it was so difficult to finish amongst the 3 of us. This restaurant has legit seafood. They even have tanks that show what they have so you know that it's fresh. They showed us the live lobster before they cooked it, which is sad and also scary, but that's how you know it's legit. read more

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Totally a fan! My colleague recommended this, and the place did not disappoint. Sure the atmosphere is not the best, but who cares? You are here to eat! I'm mostly vegetarian, but once in a while I will eat fish or other seafood delicacies. We ordered the shrimp with garlic, and garlic clams with cilantro. Delish! You can't go wrong with that! The portion were perfect, and they come with buttered bread. I normally don't order wine, but I did with my dinner. #Perfect! I didn't realize Anthony Bourdain recommended this place. I don't pay attention to those TV personalities that recommend places, but Anthony was totally spot on. This place rocks! read more

Cervejaria Ramiro - Clams with garlic - Seafood Near Me - Lisbon, 11

My husband and I came here because we saw Anthony Bourdain come here to devour some awesome seafood on television. And man did this place not disappoint! We took the subway here and got a little lost, but with some directions from the kind Portuguese folks we found it. The area is a little shady but everyone was friendly and we had no problems. No one really speaks much English here (at least our waiter didn't). We were given a iPad as an interactive menu and they have a menu in English. There is every seafood and different kinds of crabs and crustaceans available here. We ordered shrimp, crab, clams and beer. It comes with tasty bread and they charge by the pound. Everything cost about $60.00 US dollars with beer. We were stuffed and content. It's super crowded so I advise to go early. I'd definitely hit this place up again if I come back to Lisbon. read more

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Came here due to the outstanding reviews and was not disappointed. Seriously the best seafood I've ever had. Getting in was a little bit hectic as there was a decent line when we got there (around 7:15) which only got longer as the dinner rush continued. It was a bit confusing and unorganized as people with reservations were pushing through the people just waiting for a table, and we ended up getting cut in line by a Turkish couple, after asserting that we were ahead of them! Which was frustrating, however, karma will prevail. When we were seated, things picked right up. Our waiter was extremely fast, efficient, and friendly. He brought us the menu on an iPad and bread immediately. We ordered wine, garlic shrimp, tiger prawns, and "edible" crab. The garlic shrimp was brought out in minutes, bubbling and steaming. Delicious, garlicky, and perfect for dipping bread into. Then we got the crab, which is served in heaping piles with the shell serving as a bowl for a dip made with the crab innards and who knows what else (but who cares). Also amazing. But the real star, I think, was the tiger prawns. Huge prawns that tasted like lobster but way more meaty and flavorful. Buttery deliciousness. You have to come here if you're in lisbon! read more

Cervejaria Ramiro - Tiger prawns- the best. You have to get these. - Seafood Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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We went to Cervejaria Ramiro around four o'clock in the afternoon beginning of the week as to avoid line ups and crowds. The restaurant was happily quiet, only few tables occupied and few locals drinking beer at the bar. The menu was delivered immediately on iPad with pictures and translation in multiple languages for the crazy tourists who like to invade the restaurant. We didn't get to review the drinks menu, white wine?, here it is, bottle of local crispy fresh white appeared on the table quickly. Yes, the service in the cervejaria is done with character and love for the final product. The sea food is just amazing. We had simple choices ordered by preference and rated with stars: ****** Clams with butter and garlic. Ended up ordering those twice as they are excellent, excellent, excellent! ****** Garlic butter bread is a must. You can eat it as it is or dump it in the clams sauce. ****** Canhila, kind of conch sea creature, as smaller as yummier, but the bigger species are perfect too. ***** Barnacles of great qaulity. Five stars as they are simply not my thing. There is certainly more on the menu I hope to try when I'm back in beautiful Lisbon. Loved it! read more

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Five stars for the food and one star for the experience. Strictly shell fish protein which I loved. But waiting two hours to be seated was not enjoyable. read more

This place is a total tourist trap. We had the same meal If you don't mind high prices and arrogant waiters you

Fantastic seafood. This is a casual spot that has been an institution for Lisbon food. Get the edible crab and the giant tiger prawn. The garlic clams are skippable but okay here. read more

This place was by far the most amazing and memorable restaurant we went to in Lisbon! It's kind of removed from other tourist destinations/close to Chinatown so you have to plan to fit this into your trip. We started with the goose barnacles. I can honestly say I've never had anything like it. Each bite felt like a pop of sea salt. It was a great beginning to a seafood feast. Next we had clams in garlic, which were amazing. The best part of the dish was the garlicky, buttery broth it came in, which we dipped out bread into. Next, we had the giant prawns, which were among the most memorable seafood dishes I've ever had!! They were GIANT, I didn't know prawns could get that big. They were incredibly tender, meaty, fresh, and buttery. They were so good we ended up ordering more. We finished the meal with prego, or steak sandwich. I usually am not a steak person but the steak was wonderfully flavorful and tender and was the perfect ending to a perfect meal. We washed our food down with huge glasses of beer. My only complaint was that we came on a weekday at 4 pm and still ended up waiting about an hour and a half, but I guess that's to be expected when visiting a restaurant as amazing as this one! read more

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I was extremely disappointed not only in the food but the service was horrible. Food was okay. Shrimp was a little tough. Waiter wanted to switch tables in the middle of my dinner. I wanted to order a port but was completely ignored. When I finally flagged him down he just said "check?" So I said fine. Not worth the hype or even the drive over read more

This was my favourite meal in Lisbon. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes seafood. My party of 4 came at around 3pm and there was a still a line but the wait was quick. When we left at around 5, the line was significantly longer so I would recommend coming here early. My table ordered the following: 1/2 kg Oysters 1 whole Edible Crab 1 unit Clams 1 unit Razor Clams 1/4 kg of Barnacles 1/2 kg of Giant Tiger Prawns Cheese Buttered Bread x2 The highlights of the meal for me were the edible crab, razor clams and giant tiger prawns. I would recommend trying the barnacles​ as well since it's not something that's easily accessible in North America. Note: This place is not vegetarian-friendly​, aside from bread and cheese, there's not much other options. read more

Hands down one of the best seafood restaurants i have ever been to. The crab, clams, shrimp, prawns were all very fresh. I absolutely loved the lobster and the eggs that were cooked to perfection. They were humongous! Next time I come back to Lisboa I will definitely be back. read more

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This is rated extremely high on yelp for a reason. If you like seafood, this is the place for you. It's extremely popular so would recommend getting there no later than 8:00 if you don't want more than a 30 minute wait. We got the clams, garlic shrimp, buttered bread, and edible crab. Our favorite dish by far were the clams. The sauce OMG was amazing! It was garlicy and buttery and you could dip all of the bread in that sauce and call it a day that sauce is EVERYTHING. The garlic shrimp was also amazing. It's sautéed in oil and a lot of crispy garlic which was delicious. The edible crab was interesting but also comes with crab legs and other crab pieces that are massive and so fresh. This is a must go if you're in Lisbon. read more

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I'm allergic to seafood but best crab guts I ever had. Worth the epipen I had to use. read more

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Have patience, pay your dues, wait in the queue for what is amazing sea food. Mouth watering Garlic shrimp, Flavorful tiger shrimp. Lobster to make you forget your manors. Dig in get dirty,. No judgement here. read more

Cervejaria Ramiro - Garlic and jumbo shrimp. Yea. So good you'll want to eat it before taking a photo - Seafood Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Don't come here alone. They will forget your order, and your existence. I ordered the edible crab, razor clams, beer and bread with butter. The crab and beer came. 40 minutes later, waiter comes back to tell me they ran out of razor clams. Fine, so I ordered some shrimp. Yes, he heard me, he was looking me straight in the eye. Finished my crab - no shrimp or bread came. Crab was good. Everyone else got their orders plus even some freebies. In the beginning, I asked if I could order smaller portions other than the weight listed on the menu because I was alone. Waiter said no. Table next to me, using the exact same American English, asks if he can get smaller portion and is allowed to. They were a table of 2. Tired of waiting so I left. My review doesn't matter because people will flock here anyways but just had to put it out there because I'm still fkkn hungry. read more

Hard to live up to this kind of hype but our expectations were exceeded! Line turned some people off as they would pull up in cabs, see the mass of people out front and leave. Big mistake! This is one of those "memorable for life" type meals. My friend and I arrived at 7:30. Got a ticket for a party of 4. Told our wives to meet us in about an hour as no need for them to wait in line. This was a bucket list dinner I had lobbied hard for so I was willing to be the one waiting. So with a pocketful of $2e coins I had 3 ice cold draft beers from the machine while we talked to others waiting. Also watched Sporting's game on the big TV's. People actually cheered when their #'s were called. Took about an hour and a half. Service was FAST. These guys are pros and race back and forth to the kitchen. Big basket of bread. Edible crab. Clams. Huge tiger prawns, lobster. Then 2 more tiger prawns. They brought a complimentary drink after the meal. Everything was fantastic. They show you the live lobster at the table and have massive tanks of fresh shellfish. Meal of a lifetime. If you're in Lisbon it's a must. read more

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Seafood was so fresh and good! We ordered garlic clams, peeled crabs, giant prawns, lagostins, and buttered (toasted) bread. All dishes were so flavorful and delicious. Would definitely recommend this place and is worth a visit. We came around the time when the restaurant opened to avoid the lines. read more

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Can't say anything more than what has been already said... this place is amazing. We first tried to eat here on a Wednesday night but the wait was incredibly long so opted to come for a Thursday afternoon. After a 10 minute wait, we were seated and presented with an iPad for our selections (all described in English). We had a basket of bread, edible crab, one giant tiger prawn, garlic shrimp and barnacles. Everything was great but the standout for us were the giant tiger prawn and the garlic shrimp. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything you order. Service was quick but efficient and prices were good for the quality of the food (much cheaper than New York). Overall it was a great experience and we are salivating just thinking about our meal! read more

The AirBnB host that we stayed at in Lisbon suggested this place. Its popularity was gained when Anthony Bourdain frequented the location. After having read most of the Yelp reviews, it was a no-brainer. They took no reservations so a long wait was the risk we had to endure. On arrival, there were already about 100 diners waiting. There is a self-serve kiosk offering multiple languages in which you obtain a ticket to be called for seating. The ticket you get says there is no sequential order in the number you're provided. I'm not sure if there is any rhyme or reason as to how they pick the number then. We were also told that only the first level was in use at this time and that the 2nd level would be opening up shortly thus hopefully cutting the wit time. Expecting a long wait, possibly at least 1.5 to 2 hours for a party of 5, we were called in after only waiting for 15 minutes. We were sat and provided with an iPad to peruse the menu along with their buttered artisan bread. Then the waiter came and our order was taken. Food started to come in less than 5 minutes. The Edible Crab came first followed by the spiky snails. Then came the oysters, and clams in garlic and the barnacles. I guess or eyes were hungrier than our stomachs so we ordered 3 giant tiger shrimps. This was a lot of food! The crab was amazing and huge. It's all broken apart for easier handling but the best part was the innards. They prepare it and place it in the crab's shell to eat with the buttered bread provided earlier. In the US m, his would be thrown out but here in Portugal and the rest of the world, it is a delicacy to be savored. The spiky snails were like large escargots and the surprise of the meal were the barnacles. Cooked to a nice consistency but not chewy. The clams were nicely bathed in garlic so bread was definitely required for the sauce. The giant shrimp was the size of a lobster and was the only item not steamed but grilled giving it a rougher texture. I believed all the hype made this place more demanding than any other seafood restaurants. After having eaten here, and even while dining, nothing seemed to pop out and make me say - OMG! I also think that most of the food steamed were done using sea water as everything was pretty salty. We ended up packing a plate full of food to take home as I could not stuff my face anymore nor could my cholesterol level take the additional increase. This place gets crazily packed so make sure you come early to get a ticket from the kiosk and wait your turn. While doing so, you can go to their bar and buy a few rounds of drinks. The staff are all males and very attentive and move quickly. I guess they have to since there is such huge line of diners waiting; however, they do not rush you. Tables are close to each other so there's no sense of privacy or intimacy. Just eat and get out! For all the food we had, I thought the bill was going to be huge but came out to $187 EUs (about $215 US). As we left, the number of people waiting had tripled from when we first came. I'm not sure if I would return but if I did, I would stick only to the Edible Crab and order lots of bread. This alone with a few beers will satisfy your appetite. Lastly, don't get too dressed up as you'll have food debris all over you since they don't offer any bibs. read more

I don't know much about seafood and can't comment on whether it really tastes fresher than anything else you could get at an expensive coastal city restaurant... but it was an experience! We walked to the restaurant, but decided to take a car back because it did feel slightly less safe than the main parts of Lisbon we were used to walking around. Arrived around 10pm and got into the restaurant around 11pm. I do appreciate that their seat reservation system calls out numbers in different languages. You can choose to push through the front entrance to go to the bar and collect a token to be able to pay for alcohol (which you have to get by going back outside). We ordered gambas (shrimp) excellent with bread, though what wouldn't be with that amount of butter? Stone shell crab (really great). Oysters were not good - I'm used to and prefer smaller ones from north america. We were seated next to a couple and they very kindly shared the "dessert" aka beef sandwich with us. I wouldn't have wanted more than two bites of it, which was fun, unique, but very salty. I have no idea why this beef sandwich is considered a good closer to the meal, since I'm sure everyone who orders it is already STUFFED to the brim with seafood, but it really does seem like there's not a man who can resist ordering it when the server says "this is our traditional dessert" read more

This is the best seafood I've had in Portugal. Ramiro is a small(ish) place that is off the beaten path a little (relative to the tourist areas). It's always crowded. Once you get in, if you don't speak Portuguese, you'll be a little confused by the system - but a quick browse through the iPad (which they didn't have before but is super useful now) and you will be fine. We left our taste buds in the care of the waiter and he didn't disappoint. The best dish I had was the prawns in butter and garlic sauce. The giant prawns were the sweetest I've ever had. Will head back there soon to update the list with pics and more specifics (this review is from my backlog from a couple of years ago) read more

Really people? I came visit at lunch time just to avoid the crowd at night and I was right, if i had waited so long for this quality of food i would be very very upset. Im not saying that they are horrible, but in my opinion quite pricey for what you get. Garlic shrimps was okay, not outstanding. Clams in garlic sauce was bland. Bread and crab was good combination. They served the crab almost right after they took the order and the crab was cold, is it supposed to be like that? Anyway we were starving so we started eating. For some reason i just have a feeling that their seafood is quite dirty compare to other restaurants i've been to in Lisbon. And my friend had bellyache the day after and she since then had to take medicines before meal for the rest of our journey. I would not come back, the end. read more

Cervejaria Ramiro - Seafood Near Me - Lisbon, 11

The picture you see of the seafood are real! There may be a line (make resos just in case - email in English will do) but there is a second floor with two big rooms....each room has about 15 tables of four. So there is room! If you order two crabs the waiter will say no just 1. We ordered two and were told "just one" haha and we over heard the other tables who ordered two "just one" I think they want to hold crabs for future tables...anyway..crab is fantastic and it comes equipped w a plastic mallet and plastic hammer...so you hear different table pounding on to the shell....do wear something you don't feel fond of because sea juices are flying! The barnacleeeees! Get quarter kilo. I have never had these before, but you pinch the middle soft joint out and it reveals a orange piece of flesh that is edible. It's sweet covered in salty sea water and it's almost like a clam but better! Not as chewy as the clam! It's excellent. But be warned, it squirts sea water when u pinch it open. Scarlet shrimp is an absolute must. They are like the TRex of shrimp...about 11"long, 1.5" día at the head and soooo fleshy and delicious, grilled w a sprinkle of lemon and these are the heads you suck and shell to get into the brains. Shrimp almost big! 8"long, cut in half and grilled...so sweet! Excellent proteins. I was in seafood heaven. If u r going to splurge in Portugal, this is the place todo it. It's also a fun moment. Take your time. Clams w garlic are also excellent-dip ur buttery toasted bread on it. Little clams are about 3/4" x 1/2" little things that are chewy and sweet and the wine garlicky sauce does it for me. The jamón iberico w azteicao (mild) cheese is also excellent. I think the jamón is warm! Service is a hard working crew -trying to please all the tables coming from watching Anthony bourdain, somebody feed Phil, or trip advisor. So be kind too. Prices and items are listed on an iPad by the kilo. You can order by weight or say 5 Scarlett shrimp, 1portion of garlic clams.... They will also recommend stuff..... I loved it here. You eat w your hands and bring a bib Breakdown: Ameijoas 11.07eu (clams in wine and garlic) for a copper pot Carabineros 81.35/kg scarlet shrimp (4 of them was 49eu) Gamba grelhada 55.98/kg (grilled shrimp 4 of them weigh 22eu) Percebes 55.17/kg barnacles (1/4kg about 15 of them for 14eu) Sapateira 22.17/kg giant happy what they call "edible crab" 33eu read more

Cervejaria Ramiro - This bill in ny would have been $600 plus tax and tip - Seafood Near Me - Lisbon, 11