1. O Casalinho - Best for a proper seafood feast and anyone who really loves shellfish

This is the place I’d choose for lobster, crab, clams, oysters, percebes, tiger prawns and one of those big seafood boats made for sharing. They also serve seafood caldeirada, cataplanas, octopus and fresh grilled fish.

2. Taberna d’Adélia - Best for traditional Nazaré cooking

Taberna d’Adélia is family-run restaurant serves the type of dishes connected to Nazaré’s fishing families: caldeirada, massada de peixe, seafood rice, fried little fish and simply prepared fresh catch. It is also included in the Michelin Guide, which recommends its seafood cooking and oven-roasted fish.

3. A Tasquinha — Best for The all-around fish and seafood experience

A small, busy family restaurant known for seafood rice, squid, sea bass, prawns, fish stew and grilled seafood. It has remained one of Nazaré’s most consistently well-reviewed seafood restaurants, but it gets crowded during the summer.

4. Rosa dos Ventos — Best for Fresh fish grilled simply

This feels like a proper fisherman’s restaurant. The family describes it as a taberna de peixe, serving some of the freshest grilled fish in the area in a small room decorated with old family fishing equipment.

One thing to remember: Rosa dos Ventos has traditionally been cash only, so I’d carry cash rather than depend on a card.

5. Sítio dos Petiscos — Best seafood choice in Sítio

A smaller, relaxed restaurant near the Sanctuary and viewpoint. Seafood is one of its specialties, particularly seafood rice, fish stews, grilled sea bass, squid, monkfish and cataplana. Reviews consistently mention good value and friendly service.