The 10 best seafood restaurants in Porto
A restaurant couldn't be more beautifully situated: right on the beach with a view of the Atlantic Ocean. Michelin-starred chef Rui Paula serves a menu with 6, 12 or 21 courses, and his delicate dishes can also be ordered à la carte. There is also a fine selection of wines.
Only the freshest seafood and the best fish are cooked in the time-honoured Marisqueira Antiga, mostly from local waters. There is also a fantastic selection of wines from all corners of the country.
The cultures of São Paulo, Porto and Tokyo mingle here. This creates a cosmopolitan, lively atmosphere every evening. There is modern Japanese cuisine with international influences, mainly made from local fish and seafood.
Although Os Lusíadas is located in the seafood hotspot of Matosinhos, it stands out for the exceptional quality of its food. Fresh fish and seafood from the day's catch are prepared in a simple way, accompanied by a good selection of wines.
Chef Rafaela Louzada is Brazilian with Portuguese roots. Having returned to her ancestral homeland, she cooks with local ingredients, but with many influences from Brazil. The menu focuses on fresh fish and seafood.
The cosy Adega São Nicolau feels like the hull of a ship. In summer, however, it is best to try to get one of the terrace seats. Then you can enjoy the delicious Portuguese specialities with an unobstructed view of the Douro.
Ichiban is number one. Not only was this restaurant the first in Porto to offer authentic Japanese food, it is still one of the best in the city. The cuisine is particularly brilliant when it comes to fish and seafood dishes.
It's worth making the journey to the suburb of Vila do Conde for this view. The Caximar is located directly on the beach, with a view of the sea through the large windows. The menu mainly features fresh dishes from the sea.
To eat really good fish and seafood in Porto, you don't have to go all the way to the beach in Matosinhos. At Ostras e Coisas you can enjoy fresh oysters and the best of the Atlantic, prepared and served in an uncomplicated way.
Terreiro specialises in Portuguese cuisine, with a focus on seafood and fish. Everything is freshly caught and, where possible, comes from local waters. It is also worth a visit for the beautiful view of the Douro River.