10 Best Seafood Restaurants in Lisbon (2026)

The best seafood restaurants in Lisbon serve very different kinds of meals. Ramiro is the classic for a shellfish feast, Uma is known for seafood rice, and Sea Me takes a more contemporary approach to fish. Teimar, a Campo de Ourique cervejaria, is one of my local recommendations for shrimp croquettes and creamy carabineiro rice.

This guide brings together ten places for different tastes and occasions, from informal marisqueiras to a more refined dinner. I explain what each restaurant does best so you can choose the right one for your trip. For a broader food overview, see our guide on where to eat in Lisbon for more ideas across the city.

Cervejaria Ramiro

If you only try one classic Lisbon seafood restaurant, Cervejaria Ramiro is still the benchmark. It remains one of the city’s best-known seafood addresses, with official positioning around traditional Portuguese seafood and strong editorial backing from both Condé Nast Traveler and Time Out, which continues to list it among Lisbon’s standout restaurants and top seafood spots. This is the place to come for the full marisqueira experience rather than a quiet dinner: crab, scarlet shrimp, prawns, clams, beer, noise, and the feeling that half the room knows exactly what to order before sitting down.

What makes Ramiro worth it is not subtlety. It is consistency, freshness and the fact that it still feels like an institution rather than a place trading only on reputation. It is also one of the easiest recommendations for first-time visitors who want the classic Lisbon seafood ritual, including the traditional prego at the end.

Address: Av. Almirante Reis 1 H, Lisbon
Current menu and prices: Check Cervejaria Ramiro

Teimar

Teimar is a modern cervejaria in Campo de Ourique that deserves a place on a Lisbon seafood list. It pairs familiar Portuguese shellfish dishes with more inventive plates, without the bustle of a classic seafood hall.

My picks are the shrimp croquettes to start and, if you are sharing, the creamy carabineiro rice. The restaurant also serves classics such as clams à Bulhão Pato and garlic prawns. Choose Teimar for a neighbourhood meal centred on seafood.

Address: Rua da Infantaria 16 63A, 1350-169 Lisbon
Current menu and prices: Check Teimar’s menu

Uma Marisqueira

Uma Marisqueira is one of the clearest answers to anyone specifically looking for seafood rice in Lisbon. The restaurant’s own positioning leans heavily on its famous arroz de marisco, and that is exactly why most people go. It is not the place for a huge, varied shellfish spread in the Ramiro mould. It is the place for a deeply satisfying, traditional, comforting pan of seafood rice in the city centre.

This is one of the most reliable choices if you want something iconic, central and relatively straightforward. It is especially good for travellers staying around Baixa who want a classic Lisbon meal without turning dinner into a full production.

Address: Rua dos Sapateiros 177, Lisbon
Current menu and prices: Check Uma Marisqueira

Frade dos Mares

Frade dos Mares is a good choice if you want fish and seafood in a more contemporary setting than a traditional cervejaria. It suits couples or small groups looking for a calmer meal, with octopus and fresh fish among the reasons to consider it.

This is a very good choice for octopus, fresh fish and a meal that feels a little more polished without becoming stiff. It also works well for couples or small groups who want seafood in a setting that feels calmer than Ramiro.

Address: Av. Dom Carlos I 55A, Lisbon
Current menu and prices: Check Frade dos Mares’ menu

Copo de Mar

Copo de Mar offers a creative, fish-focused alternative to the traditional marisqueira. Its appeal is the chance to try seafood with more inventive sauces and pairings in a relaxed setting.

This is a good option if you want seafood that feels a little more modern and slightly less predictable than the classic marisqueira model. It suits people who like fresh fish and shellfish but want some creativity in the sauces, pairings and overall style of the meal.

Address: Av. Barbosa du Bocage 107A, Lisbon
Current menu and prices: Check with Copo de Mar

Solar 31 da Calçada

Solar 31 da Calçada is a traditional-style choice for fresh fish and seafood in a smaller, more intimate setting. It is useful if you want a central Lisbon meal without building your evening around the city’s best-known seafood queue.

This is a very solid choice for people who want quality seafood in central Lisbon without chasing the city’s most famous queue. It feels more understated than Ramiro, but not second-rate.

Address: Calçada Garcia 31, Lisbon
Current menu and prices: Check Solar 31 da Calçada

Marisqueira Azul

Marisqueira Azul brings a classic mariscada into two convenient central locations: Praça do Comércio and Time Out Market. It is a practical choice if you want shellfish in the centre of Lisbon, especially when one of those stops is already part of your plans.

It is a very good choice if you want a classic mariscada in a more central, tourist-friendly location without dropping into something forgettable. If you are already planning food stops around the market, it also fits nicely with our guide to the best food markets in Lisbon.

Address: Praça do Comércio 70-71, Lisbon, or Time Out Market, Av. 24 de Julho 49
Current menu and prices: Check Marisqueira Azul’s menu

Sea Me

Sea Me is one of the best options for people who like seafood but do not want a purely traditional experience. Time Out describes it as a modern fishmonger concept that has already become a classic in Lisbon, while the official site describes the restaurant as a mix of Portuguese fish shop, cervejaria, marisqueira and Japanese restaurant. In practice, that means high-quality fish and shellfish, plus a menu that is broader and more contemporary than the old-school seafood halls.

Sea Me makes particular sense if you are staying around Chiado and want a strong seafood dinner without going full traditional. It is one of the better crossover picks in the city: still rooted in fish and shellfish, but more versatile in style. For that area, it also pairs well with our guide to restaurants in Chiado.

Address: Rua do Loreto 21, Chiado, Lisbon.
Current menu and prices: Check Sea Me’s menu

Cervejaria Liberdade

If you want an upscale seafood meal in Lisbon, Cervejaria Liberdade serves Portuguese fish and seafood in the elegant setting of the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade hotel. Choose it when you want a more polished room and service alongside classic cervejaria dishes.

This is not the place for the rough-and-ready seafood-hall energy of Ramiro. It is the place for oysters, shellfish and Portuguese seafood classics in a more refined setting, with stronger service and a more polished room. It is one of the best picks on this list for a smarter dinner.

Address: Avenida da Liberdade 185, Lisbon.
Current menu and prices: Check Cervejaria Liberdade’s menu

Marisqueira do Lis

Marisqueira do Lis is a traditional seafood restaurant on Avenida Almirante Reis, a short walk from Ramiro. It serves Portuguese shellfish and other seafood in a classic marisqueira setting. Choose it if you want a second option for a seafood meal in this neighbourhood.

The appeal here is a straightforward meal built around fresh seafood rather than a modern tasting menu. Ask what is available and confirm the price of anything sold by weight before ordering.

Address: Avenida Almirante Reis 27B, 1150-008 Lisbon
Current menu and prices: Check Marisqueira do Lis’s menu

Which seafood restaurant in Lisbon is best?

If you want the most iconic classic, go to Ramiro. It is still the default answer for a reason.

If you want the best seafood rice, choose Uma Marisqueira.

If you want a more modern seafood meal, Copo de Mar and Sea Me are stronger choices.

If you want a polished dinner with seafood at the centre, Frade dos Mares and Cervejaria Liberdade stand out.

If you want a central mariscada with solid quality, Marisqueira Azul is one of the safest picks.

Practical tips before you choose

Seafood bills can change quickly when you order shellfish by weight. Check the current menu and confirm the price of the catch before ordering.

For the classic shellfish-and-beer experience, choose Ramiro or nearby Marisqueira do Lis. Uma focuses on seafood rice, while Teimar is my Campo de Ourique pick for shrimp croquettes and carabineiro rice. Sea Me and Copo de Mar suit a more modern meal; Cervejaria Liberdade has the most refined setting on this list.

Location also matters. Sea Me is handy for Chiado, Uma for Baixa, Marisqueira Azul for Praça do Comércio or Cais do Sodré, and Teimar for Campo de Ourique. If you are planning meals around your base, our guide on where to stay in Lisbon may help you decide which options are easiest to reach.

Final thoughts

Start with Ramiro for classic shellfish, Uma for seafood rice, Teimar for a neighbourhood cervejaria, or Sea Me for a modern fish-focused meal. Marisqueira do Lis is another traditional marisqueira near Ramiro; the remaining five offer quieter, more central or more refined alternatives depending on your plans.

My local pick in this guide is Teimar in Campo de Ourique: start with the shrimp croquettes and consider the creamy carabineiro rice to share. Check the current menu before visiting.

FAQ - Where to eat seafood in Lisbon

1. What is the most famous seafood restaurant in Lisbon?

Cervejaria Ramiro is probably the most famous seafood restaurant in Lisbon and remains one of the city’s best-known classic marisqueiras.

2. Where should I go for seafood rice in Lisbon?

Uma Marisqueira is the classic choice for arroz de marisco in central Lisbon. If you want a richer carabineiro rice to share in Campo de Ourique, consider Teimar.

3. Which seafood restaurant in Lisbon is best for a nicer dinner?

Frade dos Mares and Cervejaria Liberdade are two of the better choices if you want seafood in a more polished setting.

4. Are there good seafood restaurants in central Lisbon?

Yes. Uma Marisqueira, Marisqueira Azul, Sea Me and Cervejaria Liberdade are all very convenient for central areas such as Baixa, Chiado, Praça do Comércio and Avenida da Liberdade.

5. Is Ramiro still worth it?

Yes. It is busy and well known, but it still has the reputation, product quality and editorial support to justify the hype for most visitors.