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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Yes, this Seafood Emporium lives up to the hype!! We enjoyed the Garlic Butter clams, The Crab entree and finished with the Huge, Delicious Scarlet Prawns! We dined early for dinner and we were seated in the gorgeous upstairs terrace dining room. Our high expectations were definitely exceeded. Yes, it's pricey, but you get what you pay for here. Reservations are essential!
Absolute perfection!! This top rated seafood restaurant in Lisbon lives up to the hype. We visited for a late lunch and got plenty of attention. Our servers recommended our entire culinary experience. It did not disappoint. From the fresh crab starter, to the lobster the server cut out and buttered for us, and everything in between was scrumptious. The Soalheiro Alvarinho Vino Verde was one of the best wines I've ever sipped. The beautiful tiles on the walls and woodwork in the ceiling added to the overall experience. It's one of the oldest restaurants in Lisboa for a reason. Bravo
I can't live without social media, but I'll admit that it might've drastically and detrimentally transformed the experience here since Anthony Bourdain (R.I.P.) raved about it. Go ahead and check this off your list just to check it off. I've actually been here twice--hey, it's on the list of essential Lisbon restaurants for a reason. Even if it's to witness how the city's seafood institution (nay, mecca) is slowly having its soul sucked out. But for now, it's loud, it's messy, and it's delicious. If you don't have a reservation, there's a 99.9% percent chance that you'll have to grab a number from a machine like a dystopian culinary DMV and wait at least 30 minutes. If you're determined to have an early lunch and walk through the doors as soon as they open at noon, be sure to get there at least 15 minutes ahead of time to get in line with all the other tourists who have the same game plan. Once seated, you'll... order from a QR code menu. Pandemic holdover or not, it makes certain things easier while complicating others. This will probably be one of the more expensive meals you have in Lisbon, but be sure to keep an eye on the the prices for some of the menu items since Ramiro charges by the weight... in kilograms. For example, a 1-kilogram lobster would come out to about €100. (But I would recommend that you skip that altogether because it was the least favorite thing I had at Ramiro.) The highlight of my meal was the garlic shrimp--they come to your table sizzling hot and are amazingly tender and flavorful. Get an order of the bread to soak up the oil in all of its garlicky goodness. The prawns were also delectable. I wish I would've gotten the stuffed stone crab that I saw on most of the other dining tables and I wish that the Irish man sitting next to me didn't offer me the rest of his so I didn't have to turn down his offer. Friendly, yes. Questionably sanitary, also yes. Lisbon is swimming with amazing seafood options. Come here but don't let this be the only place you indulge. read more
Service is very quick once you have a table. We made reservations and had to put a deposit of €25 per person for s table of 3. I thought that was unnecessary, most restaurants in the USA dont do that. Upon arrival we were escorted to the 2nd floor to our table, space is a bit cramped in between tables, my wife got splattered with crab juice from the family that was hammering away behind us. We realized portions were small as we order several items to share but still were hungry. Keep in mind this restaurant doesn't have side dishes, bread is your ONLY side dish. Small Razor clam (tiny serving just enough for 1) served in a seasoned wine garlic broth. We order 2 orders for table of 3. Clams are very tender and falling out of the shell. Baby clams on garlic broth, tasty small clams delicious very tender and garlicky. Gamba algarve or steam pink shrimp, well seasoned in sea solt, sweet tender shrimps. So far, i wish i had a plate of lenguini or fettuccini to just pour the seafood over it but that was just my imagination. Carabineiros or Scarlet shrimp are good size shrimp, we each got 1 but they were amazing. When you first bite the head off the shrimp, be prepared to suck the natural juice out of the head. This is a deeply infused seasoned garlic aju, dark in color but delicious dont waste. We noticed people draining the juice out of the shrimp and not consuming it, what a waste.probably the best ever- cooked to perfection! The oysters were delicious, local product with just a little squeeze of lemon, they go down easy! Parabes or Barnacles, not much meat, odd item on menu we had to try. Lapa burra or small abalone, we simply ordered it only because it was an odd item on menu. Probably the least interesting item, veey little taste. I would tell you dont even bother. Overall, the restaurant had a nice upscale atmosphere, excellent service and staff attentive but as a foodie, the menu left me desiring more and yes hungry still. I write this review and i still feel hungry. Meaning my food experience was lacking sonething... side dishes maybe? We skipped dessert and we dis try the white sangria which was good and its made table side-cute if nothing else. So lack of side dishes, portions were very small, table space very cramped, for a restaurant that is advertising as the ultimate seafood experience, they have certainly missed the mark. My honest opinion is that they need to revamp menu, by the way, forget bringing kids to this place unless your kids eat seafood on the shell... lol My meal was good but i felt i left somewhat empty. read more
1 year ago
After hearing so many glowing recommendations, I was excited to try this place, and it definitely lived up to the hype! It was my first meal in Lisbon, and I couldn't have asked for a better introduction to the city's culinary scene. The food was exceptional, and the service was warm, creating a welcoming atmosphere. What a fantastic experience! read more
10 months ago
The best seafood meal we had in Portugal hands down. The staff were great too. I will be dreaming about those scarlet prawns and the shrimp in garlic butter for years. read more
Two different groups of friends who had recently visited Lisbon showed us photos and said, you GOT to go there. But go early, cuz otherwise you're going to have to wait, and they don't take reservations. Well as it turned out, our first night in Lisbon, we went at around 5. A few tables were taken but they were otherwise empty, with plenty of outside seating on top of the indoors area. And yes, they DO take reservations (young fella from NYC next to us had one). Perhaps both the quietness and the 'no reservations' are suspended during what's a low or shoulder season. The menu could be quite daunting. We picked out a few things to try, and the best were those giant shrimps, where you can ask the waiter (if they don't offer already) to take the meat off the shell - best way to eat it is to have the tail part combined with the creamy head with the tomali and juices. Not inexpensive, but well worth it. Everything was fresh and delicious, and cheap Portuguese wines (of good quality) was the icing on the cake. Ask the waiter for a recco unless you're really familiar with Portuguese whites. Was tempted to go back the second night, but decided to try something else. read more
What a unique seafood experience! Good: - Super cool menu - all fresh seafood - Loved the garlic bread - super tasty and tons of flavor - The crab with the bread was so good, I have never had edible crab in my life - Super tasty jumbo prawns and clams - the sauces were so buttery and tasty - Fun casual ambiance Bad: - super busy! We didn't have to wait because we got a reservation but the line seemed long - Hard to eat the crab legs but you get a fun hammer to use Overall this place is super worth and I'd recommend to anyone coming to Lisbon! read more
Worth the hype and must try in Lisbon. Incredible, no frills great seafood, beer and traditional Prego beef sandwich. Service was friendly and warm, and efficient. We had garlic shrimp, giant prawns and prego beef sandwich with spicy mustard for "desert" You can make reservations ahead of time for small pre payment. Definitely worth it versus waiting in long line. read more
I stopped by Cervejaria Ramiro in Lisbon for dinner ever since reading about it on multiple websites about it being one of the best seafood places in Portugal. Service was nice, but unfortunately the food was really disappointing...Overall, I'd give it 5.5/10 from trying the following: - Bread: 8/10: One of the best bread I've had from restaurants in Portugal - Shrimp: 8/10: Favourite dish from the meal, really fresh and sweet, flavoured really well (not overwhelming or anything) - Barnacles: 5.5/10: I've seen Barnacles pop up here and there around Lisbon and decided to try it. Not a fan as it was quite salty but the server was kind enough to show us how to eat it - Razor Clam: 3/10: One of the bigger disappointments. Although the sauce was nice, the clams was overwhelming salty (no umami flavour that the razor clam is "known for") - Spider Crab: 4/10: Another big disappointment. The crab was fresh but might be living there for a while as there wasn't a lot of meat inside...More importantly, it was really SALTY... read more
1 year ago
Best seafood in Lisbon. Service is great a sweet. Dining area is comfortable and cozy. Love to go back again if I visit Lisbon again. read more
2 years ago
Waiting time is very long! Do come early! Once you are seated the service is quick and efficient! They have 4 seating sections depending on how many people in your group. They have a small lounge area with a small bar for customers to enjoy as they wait. We ordered bread with butter, caviar, oysters, grilled giant shrimp, razor clams, and ham. All were absolutely amazing! This place is an absolute must! read more
3 years ago
Really a 4.5 Stopped by Ramiro since it was one of the places Anthony Bourdain visited when he was in Portugal - albeit a diffent space at the time. I ordered what he did (minus the sandwich as a dessert) and it was all fantastic. Go early because there can be a wait. I like that it's casual. You sit at communal tables, immediately get served buttered bread, and wait for your delicious seafood. I was happy to have tried percebes/barnacles for the first time. They look interesting and taste great. The large shrimp was perfectly looked, and the crab was prepared amazingly. I love that they served it with the shell that contained very strong crab flavored "soup" for us to dip our bread into. The vibe is great, seeing all the seafood belong delivered, chosen and shown, etc. read more
Marisqueira Cervejaria Ramiro was probably in every Lisbon food vlog that we saw prior to our travel and it did not disappoint! It was even featured in (the late) Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations TV show (Season 8 - Episode 4) back in 2012. Gamba Tigre Grelhada (Grilled Giant Prawn) - Split in half and grilled to perfection, it was sooo delicious that we had to go for seconds. The meat was huge, sweet, juicy, firm, and not rubbery. There's plenty of fat in the head, too! Santola (Spider Crab) - We chose this over the Edible Crab because this was served warm. With plenty of crab fat, meat, and gooey stuffs in the shell, this was crab heaven. The concoction went well with the toasted bread with butter. And let's not forget about the crab meat itself - naturally sweet and delightful. Lingueirao (Razor Clams) - Garlicky and buttery! There's more meat with these razor clams than their round counterparts. Percebes (Goose Barnacles) - Simply boiled in saltwater, these had almost the same taste and texture as clams. Pinch and twist the skin to get the edible piece out and that's about it. I was glad to have tried this dish, but there wasn't much to write home about. We came here for lunch to avoid the mad dinner rush and we were lucky to get seated right away. Their website has a reservation system with a required deposit, but we could not decide on which date we wanted to go here. Service was friendly as our waiter was very helpful in answering our questions. We were very full that we did not get to try the much-heralded Bife do Lombo (Steak Sandwich). But really, there was a lot on the menu that looked solid! Hopefully our two daughters will be able to join us next time (or better yet, take us here) so that we can try them all... read more
1 year ago
High quality seafood simply prepared with no side dishes or distracting accompaniments. Service was prompt and helpful. read more
Was recommended to reserve here for a seafood extravaganza feast before leaving Portugal - everything was delicious! For those unfamiliar with seafood, this could be overwhelming. The servers give their recommendations but of course it varies by personal preference. For a party of 3, we ordered the cold crab dish, shrimp in hot garlic oil, 5 tiger prawns, 4 scarlet shrimps, small portion of barnacles (which were better than we had expected!), and probably three refills of the buttered bread (which was just as yummy as the seafood). Would highly recommend the scarlet shrimp (more tender and flavorful) and tiger prawns (larger, and had a more buttery taste). Of course, paired with the house green wine (complements seafood!) - we also found this wine brand at our airport, so it was a perfect last minute souvenir gift to ourselves in memory of this dining experience! read more
Solid seafood restaurant. Definitely more of a touristy place after being featured on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations and Somebody Feed Phil. The highlight of this place is definitely the scarlet shrimp, followed by the snow crab. The shrimp head guts in the scarlet shrimp was the best- get bread and butter to wipe up all the juices on your plate! One star off for forgetting to serve us our snow crab. We ordered first on our floor, and saw all the other tables who ordered it get theirs first. A tad disappointing because we were visibly waiting for our food and the servers kept trying to clear us out, not realizing they missed a main item! read more
Before traveling to Lisbon, I was searching for restaurants and Cervejaria Ramiro popped up with a lot of great reviews. I also found out (after the fact) that it was one of the spots that were featured on both Somebody Feed Phil and Anthony Bourdain, and now that I've dined there, I can see why. I don't believe they accept reservations so my family and I (6 people) were definitely expecting a wait when we arrived on a Thursday at around 8, prime dinner time. Luckily, the place is huge and we didn't need to wait so we got a table right away. We ordered: -Toasted bread with butter - simple but very good -Manchego cheese - Manchego isn't for everyone but it is for me -Iberian ham - I mean can you really go wrong with Iberian ham? It went especially well with the Manchego and the toasted bread -Al Ajillo Especial - this is garlic shrimp but instead of peeled headless whole shrimp, they cut the shrimp in pieces and leave you the head, which is the best part. This was probably my favorite dish of the night. I love a good garlic shrimp -Garlic clams - the clams tasted fresh and were very flavorful -Canilha (spiny dye-murex) - these look like mini conches and I have never had them before let alone seen them on a menu so we decided to give it a try. They come steamed. Honestly, it wasn't very memorable because looking back, I can't really remember anything about the taste or the texture -Percebes (barnacles) - another item that we wanted to try and never had before. These also come steamed without anything but this was a close second to the garlic shrimp. We ended up ordering more of these. The texture and taste reminds me of octopus or squid. These are pretty pricey because apparently, it can be dangerous to harvest them. They live on the sides of rocks by the ocean, where the waves are usually really rough, making them hard to get to The menu is probably 90% seafood, so if you don't like seafood, this place is not for you. My BIL ordered a steak sandwich and it was just not good - very dry. But if you stick to the seafood, you'll be good. It's definitely one of the best meals I've had in Lisbon. read more
3 years ago
This was our second visit. The last time we were here was about five years ago. The restaurant has grown tremendously, and now has a second floor. The waiters are friendly, attentive, accommodating, and serve quickly! We ordered the Portuguese clams (OMG!) and the crab salad served in a large shell. Finished as the Portuguese do with a steak sandwich. Super tender and tasty. Everything was incredible. We had six beers between the two of us. The total bill was only €83! A great experience and a good vibe. When you're making the reservation, you might want to ask to be outside or near a window. From the airport to the restaurant the Uber was about six dollars. This part of town is a little sketchy but if you go past the restaurant toward the center it's really nice. There are a lot of Indian restaurants in that area as well. Definitely a must do when you go to Portugal . read more
1 year ago
A must try when you are in Lisbon. Had dinner here and wow was this place packed, seemed like mostly locals. The seafood is amazing but different than we get in the states. Be adventurous and try the sea urchin and some of the snails! Per Anthony Bourdain, have the steak sandwich for dessert!!! It should be required because it helps change your palette. read more
A little spendier than I wanted but it was a very nice Lisbon meal. You can absolutely go all out on the seafood here and drive up the price but there are a few options on the menu that are delicious, fresh and not overpriced for the value. I ordered the bread and butter to start which was a good choice as it took a bit for my entrees to come out. Shrimp with garlic and clams with garlic. Both were excellent and with the bread that was perfect for the sauce. €46 for a small beer, bread and butter, a double order of shrimp in garlic and the clams in garlic. Not cheap but delicious and quite filling. [Review 19021 overall - 217 in Portugal - 2545 of 2022.] read more
This place came highly recommended and is seen on Anthony Bourdain but I expected something different. It is not casual at all and despite so-so prices, it was pretty much market for everything. There are likely better, less hyped spots for seafood in Lisbon that are a better kept secret. This meal was not memorable. read more
1 year ago
Food - 4/5. Great selection of fresh seafood made to order. It's high volume high turnover, so the consistency isn't perfect. It does mean the food is fresh and delicious. Service and ambiance - 2/5. You're not here for service or ambiance. It's cramped, loud, and messy (but sanitary). The waitstaff are stretched thin and no nonsense. You'll have the best experience if you come in knowing what to order and how much to order. Recommendations: skip the spider crab, load up on fresh shrimp, load up on clams, load up on razor clam, try the giant tiger prawn. Make sure to budget time for the queue. read more
In short this is a known must visit seafood restaurant in Lisbon. In my opinion they are specialized in "prawn family" My favorites in sequence - 1. Scarlet Shrimp - juicy, sweet. 2. Shrimp in Garlic Sauce - fresh and firm. 3. Tiger Prawn - delicious I just usually like mine not fully cooked. 4. Langoustine - delicious but I preferred not fully cooked. 5. Spiny dye Murex (welk) - good 6. Edible Crab no Peel - pre-mix cold crab meat, not bad but I preferred the prawns here much more. Service was friendly. We had an nice time. read more
Ramiro is listed on so many articles about top places to eat in Lisbon, visited by Anthony Bourdain, YouTubed by Mark Weins and Strictly Dumpling, and so many more! If there is one place to go during your trip, it's Ramiro!! Location wise - it's not in city center, but Bolt is not too bad and it's close to a bus stop. Reservations - highly recommended. I did not have reservations, so I got there by 11:40 AM to try to do a walk-in. They opened at 12 PM. They gave me a ticket that said "002", so I guess we were second one there. The place didn't fill up until around 12:45 PM, so I say chances of getting seated are high if you show up around opening. Food - obvi come for seafood. -bread with butter 3.75€. We technically didn't order this. It was placed on our table shortly after we were seated. The bread is sliced and buttered. -"edible crab without sauces" 34.69€/kg. They give you hammer and board for the legs. It was nice to eat the inside of the body along with the bread. The top of the legs were annoying to eat imo. -"tiger prawn" 63.36€/kg. You can choose how many you want. We opted for two, and they split each one in half. It might have been nicer to split one prawn between two people. -"giant tiger prawn" 75.88€/kg. You can choose how many you want. We opted for one, and again they split it in half. This was fun to eat. -"shrimps on garlic sauce" 13.49€. This dish had the best flavor, and the sauce was great for dipping the prawn meat! It comes very hot. -"filet, tenderloin" 6€. This is the beef sandwich that is their version of dessert. It comes not come with cheese. The restaurant itself is smelly like seafood, so that is something to keep in mind. They have tanks upstairs and downstairs. There is a handwashing station by the bar, but there are also restrooms some narrow stairs. read more
We had this on our first night and we were just so amazed that we were worried that we could not top this place for the rest of our trip! Luckily Lisbon has amazing food and we found just as good spots but this place is a must on your trip! Reservation is a must(found on their site) and for pics, I would ask to sit inside where the lighting is bright. One thing to know in Portugal is that they bring you bread service but it is optional and not free of charge. They brought out the golden crisp buttery bread and we could not resist. It was sooooo good!!! We ordered their most popular dishes such as the crab, lobster, and scarlet shrimp. Scarlet shrimp head was amazing and so flavorful! We sort of ordered the wrong crab since we wanted the one that had more of the juice where we can dip our bread but notheless was delicious! However, the best was our lobster where it was so so tasty!!! Texture could have been little better but the flavor was so so amazing! Our server was amazing and helpful in recommendations and managing the size of our lobster so that we could try all of the dishes between the 2 of us. Do not, do not finish off the meal without the tenderloin sandwich or the vodka sorbet! Truly the best thing ever! Also, don't forget the order green wine to share and top off the meal! Seriously, a must in lisbon! read more
3 years ago
Like many others, we found this place through the internet recommendations. We love seafood so we had to try it out. The food itself was fresh and cooked well, however the culinary experience is more for the food rather than the service experience. The restaurant has the feel of an Asian seafood restaurant, pretty crowded, narrow tables, granite walls, and a bit of a rush feel by the staff as they're so busy. Given what is posted on the internet, we were just glad to get in without a wait, roughly went around 2:30PM on a weekday in March. We had the crab, garlic clams, and giant tiger prawns, accompanied with the pilsner and house beers available. The crab was very tasty, very seafood-y, not overcooked. The clams were our favorite, cooked to perfection in a seafoody but not overly salted wine base. The tiger prawns were fresh, cooked well. Overall a tasty experience for fresh seafood. read more
1 year ago
This was the first place my sister wanted us to start our trip with. And I see why, the seafood was incredibly delicious and fresh. We got seated right away at 4:30pm on a Wednesday night and ordered a number of dishes but unfortunately I didn't get the names. The standouts were the garlic shrimp, so basic but so damn good and the tasty crabs. Service was lackluster but okay and food came out quickly. Just by scanning the dining room, this appears to be a touristy spot. I would definitely revisit if there was no (maybe small) wait. Otherwise there's so many other places that can provide the same quality at a cheaper price. read more
The freshest seafood I've ever had! The menu is very simple - no sides, just seafood and bread. We got quite a few things to try and loved every bit. There were 3 of us so we shared and it was all together a good portion of food. The steak sandwich is simple but cooked to perfection! The prawns were fresh and perfectly cooked. The oysters were incredible. Pro tip, ask for some chili oil and its a great pairing. The edible crab and clams with garlic were my favorite. Get some extra bread to dip in the sauce for both. Simple and incredible! A must try if you like seafood. read more
1 year ago
Recently hit this spot while in Lisbon and the seafood lives us to the hype. It's a bit of a walk from the more touristy neighborhoods but definitely worth it! Ordered the oh so good scarlet prawns and have been thinking about them since. If you're a shellfish person it's a worth the trip, my husband who is allergic to shellfish also said the steak sandwich was very good, he ate two. With no reservations my husband and I waited 30min on a weekday at around 7pm). read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Very fresh and simply made ketchup the seafood. Family style dining which was perfect for a large group. You need reservations here in advance. I would love to come back read more
2 years ago
Considering the hype about this place , this is a Very overated place , more like a tourist trap . I have taste a lot of much better seafood all over Asia and USA . Price is pretty steep . If you are very into seafood and food and has travelled a lot in asia and California , Boston area ; this place won't amaze you . I suggest you save your money and stomach to eat other place along your walking . No need to specifically make time to come here . read more
Terrific place for fresh sea food. The ambiance is a bit chaotic but fun. The service is quick. We tried barnacles for the first time they tasted like muscles. The claims in garlic sauce with cilantro was fantastic. We had some spiny shell things which I can't remember what they are called. The menu is digital with pictures which helps in ordering. read more
2 years ago
Got lucky at lunch time, got seated without "No Reservations" Food came out quick, menu items was direct (point and shoot)... quick service... tourists and locals all in the mix... 120-ish for what we ordered. read more
Had to pay EUR 25 per person to book online reservation (which they credit back from your bill). Even tho we booked a month out, the only available slot was 5 pm. Arrived on time and they seated us pretty quickly. They have several floors as well as outside seating. I was surprised to see so many empty tables when we arrived. They serve you the bread immediately and the bread (w/butter) was soooooo good. We didn't want to fill up on bread but couldn't help it as it was just so good. We ordered: Edible Crab *price per order Clam w/garlic sauce (because they ran out of razor clams ) *price per order The regular tiger prawn *price by weight 2 scarlet shrimps *price by weight Everything was good except 1 of the 2 Scarlet shrimp was spoiled...there was a distinct taste/odor difference from 1 scarlet shrimp with the other scarlet shrimp. You can see the pic where the roe of the spoiled shrimp is dark color and the taste was bad. When I advised the waiter that one of the 2 was spoiled he simply brushed me off and kept saying "THEY ARE THE SAME, THEY ARE THE SAME ..". How can 2 different shrimp be the same? It is not unlikely that one happened to be spoiled since they are not live. He was simply not interested or cared to listen...I guess they have good business so not concerned... The 2 Scarlet shrimp came to EUR 56 so we wasted EUR 28 on a spoiled shrimp... Other than the spoiled Scarlet shrimp everything else was good and fresh . The garlic clam was tiny portion. They give you a mallet and a square board to hammer/crack your shell at the table. Not a huge fan as shell and pieces fly everywhere, your clothes and hair. Standard cracking hand tool would have been preferred.. In all we are glad we went and experienced first hand the hype. Not sure if we'll return on our next visit to lisbon tho...it was good but not great or spectacular.. Definitely try at least once and hopefully you won't be unlucky and get a spoiled creature because they don't care and you're stuck paying for it. read more
4 years ago
Absolutely delicious and would highly recommend. I completely agree with others have said about this place. It's busy, delicious and can be a bit pricey. The venue is 24/7 hustle and bustle. Definitely make reservations online! It costs 25 euros per person to make reservations but they'll remove it from the total bill at the end. Bread and butter is not free. They will place it on your table even if you didn't order it. We ended up eating the bread and it was amazing. Delicious on its own and even better dipped in the sauce. We also ordered the Gambas a la Aguillo (shrimps in garlic),Sapateira (edible crab) and prego (tenderloin sandwich). Everything was delicious. My bf thought the crab was one of the best dishes he's ever had in his life. I loved the shrimp and the combination of sweet and spicy. I recommend eating here for dinner when in Lisbon! read more
This is a spot that was made popular after Anthony Bourdain's visit! What started as a small shack like restaurant has been expanded since. We made an online reservation and paid $50E to go towards our meal since we were not sure if there was going to be a long wait or not. We were seated upstairs and as soon as we sat down, the server came to check on us. They do bring out a bread basket, but be warned that if you eat it, you will have to pay for it! It is not FREE! The server that we had was very patient with us as the quantity of how you order there is very different than the states. He explained everything very well and they even brought out the few lobsters we ordered to make sure we wanted the remaining. The place did get quite packed while we were there and we had another couple sit at the same table as us but with 1 seat in between each of us so we were still provided with ample space to enjoy our meal. We order SEVERAL things but the one MUST HAVE is the gooseneck barnacles. We started with 50 g and ended up ordering 200g more before closing out our check! It's that good!!! read more
This place is easily one of the best meals I've had, and definitely my favorite in Lisbon. The seafood was fresh, flavorful, and just naturally "sweet." Out of everything we tried, my favorite is the edible crab (sapateira) and Scarlett shrimp. The edible crab "dip" was so creamy with chunks of crab meat. The Scarlett shrimp was a bit pricey, but worth it. It was really flavorful on its own. The inside of the restaurant was bigger than I expected, and we "shared" a long table with another couple (we were sitting on opposite ends of the table). I didn't mind though because there was still a lot of space in between us. Be sure to make reservations if you don't want to wait. I made reservations through their website a month before my trip and there were only a couple time slots left. They require a 25€ deposit per person, and this gets applied to your dinner bill. read more
The food here was quite tasty indeed and I left a very satisfied individual. The edible crab was seasoned very well and quite easy to eat, which was really helpful. The tiger prawns were really damn good too, as were the sandwiches. I was disappointed by the barnacles, however. They were really salty. I was super excited to try them but honestly, they're overrated. Lastly, this place doesn't treat their future seafood well. Check the picture below of the tanks - they've got probably a hundred crabs all stacked on top of each other. If you're gonna eat them, at least treat them well before they go. read more
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