Cais do Sodré
1 placesBuzzing nightlife district with marisqueiras and petiscos.
Best seafood restaurants in Lisbon
24 restaurants in Lisbon
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Three places to start in Lisbon
Three rooms we would send a first-time visitor to — complete profiles, strong ratings, and a clear seafood focus.
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A short second list for when the first three are booked, too far, or not the mood.
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Bessa Restaurante(seafood restaurant ))
4.8★ · 5,734
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Maria Catita
4.6★ · 6,603
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Uma Marisqueira II (R. do Comércio )
4.7★ · 5,312
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Baía do Peixe - Praça do Comércio
4.6★ · 6,213
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Taverna do Marisco
4.8★ · 4,162
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Cais na Preguiça
4.7★ · 3,832
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Frade dos Mares
4.7★ · 3,376
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Solar 31 da Calçada
4.6★ · 2,659
Dining tipsLisbon grilled fish and the sardine seasonLisbon seafood is charcoal, sardines when they are in, and a marisqueira that will tell you the price before the cataplana arrives. Alfama and Belém are the traditional rooms. The river terraces are louder and not always fresher. Compare ratings here, then ask what came off the boat that morning.Read the full guide
Lisbon seafood is charcoal, sardines when they are in, and a marisqueira that will tell you the price before the cataplana arrives. Alfama and Belém are the traditional rooms. The river terraces are louder and not always fresher. Compare ratings here, then ask what came off the boat that morning.
This Lisbon guide compares 24 seafood restaurants with photos, hours, and contact details.
Lisbon’s seafood culture is Atlantic-first: charcoal-grilled fish, sardines in season, marisqueiras, and cataplana plates along the Tagus and in Alfama, Chiado, and Belém.
Compare ratings on this directory before following only the busiest riverside terraces — high scores and named catch beat view-only menus.
Searchers for “best seafood restaurants in Lisbon” should ask what landed that morning and whether sardines are in season before ordering the tourist default plate.
Dining tips
- Order first
- Grilled sardines in season, amêijoas à Bulhão Pato, whole grilled fish, and shared cataplana.
- Best areas
- Alfama and Belém for tradition; Cais do Sodré for buzz; Chiado for polished marisqueiras.
- Skip
- Riverside terraces that cannot tell you what landed that morning.
Where to eat seafood in Lisbon
Avenidas Novas
1 placesSeafood restaurants clustered in Avenidas Novas — filter the list below by area.
Bairro Alto
1 placesSeafood restaurants clustered in Bairro Alto — filter the list below by area.
Baixa
3 placesSeafood restaurants clustered in Baixa — filter the list below by area.
Map of seafood restaurants in Lisbon
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FAQ — Lisbon
What should I order for seafood in Lisbon?+
Charcoal-grilled fish, sardines in season, and marisqueira shellfish. Ask what landed that morning and confirm price on premium shellfish.
Where should I eat fish in Lisbon?+
Alfama, Chiado, Belém, and Tagus-side rooms all work when scores are strong. Prefer seafood-led menus over view-only terraces.
What are the best seafood restaurants in Lisbon?+
Lisbon currently lists 24 seafood and fish restaurants on FishRestaurants.com, sorted by rating and review volume where available.
Where can I find fish restaurants near me in Lisbon?+
Use the map section and restaurant list on this page to compare locations across Lisbon, then open individual profiles for address and hours.