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Top 5: Places for Seafood in Lisbon

by Katie Skrzek

Jun 24, 2018

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Top 5 / Europe

Lisbon’s  coastal location means the city has plenty of amazing seafood dining options. If you want to experience fresh seafood utilizing Portuguese flavors, check out these spots.

 

A Casa do Bacalhau 

Lisbon is known for its dried and salted cod, bacalhau. Visit A Casa do Bacalhau to sample a variety of preparations of the classic fish.

 

Cervejaria Ramiro 

The casual spot is known for its scarlet prawns, giant tiger prawns and edible crab. If possible, arrive when it opens to snag the best table.

 

Doca Peixe 

Located on the Santo Amaro Dock, the restaurant relies on fresh-caught fish to craft its menu. In addition to the regular dishes, diners have the option to select a variety of the day’s catch and choose how it’s cooked, from char-grilled to baked.

 

Solar dos Presuntos 

Enjoy family-style seafood dishes at this high-end restaurant. Specialties include octopus, lobster and shrimp. Solar dos Presuntos is also known for attracting celebrities including David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo.

 

Último Porto

Located in an old boat station, this dockside restaurant is only open for lunch. Boasting a front row seat to the Tagus River, diners will enjoy simply prepared, fresh fish grilled over charcoal.

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