Where is the best fish in Lisbon?

Based on diner recommendations, the best fish in Lisbon is at Bairro do Avillez. We compared 13 restaurants serving fish.

How much does fish cost in Lisbon?

Fish prices in Lisbon range from €14.00 to €85.00 across 13 restaurants.

All Dish Comparisons in Lisbon

Best Fish in Lisbon

13 restaurants compared

Price range: €14.00 – €85.00

Avg recommendation: 87%

Top 5 Fish in Lisbon (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 13 restaurants:

Bairro do Avillez, €18.00 (Chiado)
Bairro do Avillez, €22.00 (Chiado)
Optimista, €18.00 (Cais do Sodré)
Alma — 92% recommended, €68.00 (Chiado)
Epur — 90% recommended, €58.00 (Chiado)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 13 Restaurants Compared

Bairro do Avillez

Chiado·$$$

Bacalhau à Brás (Taberna)

€18.00

Shredded salt cod fried with thin-cut potatoes and black olives, served from the Taberna kitchen.

Tip: Order this at Taberna if you want authentic Portuguese comfort food. It's lighter than other cod dishes but still very satisfying.

Bairro do Avillez

Chiado·$$$

Grilled Fish (Páteo)

€22.00

Fresh daily catch grilled simply with olive oil, lemon, and sea salt, served at the Páteo restaurant.

Tip: Choose Páteo if you want seafood-focused dining. Ask the server what the daily catch is—the menu changes based on the market.

Optimista

Cais do Sodré·$$

Grilled Fish with Yuzu Kosho

€18.00

Daily catch grilled and finished with a bright yuzu-kosho (citrus-chili paste) and toasted sesame.

Tip: Ask the server what the daily catch is—it changes regularly. If it's a meaty white fish, order this; if it's delicate, consider the tartare.

#492% recommend

Alma

Chiado·$$$$

Salted Cod Açorda

€68.00

Salted cod with egg, bread, coriander broth—a traditional Portuguese comfort dish reimagined.

Tip: Break the egg yolk into the broth before eating—it transforms the dish from good to unforgettable. The chef times the yolk's firmness so it releases at exactly the right moment.

#590% recommend

Epur

Chiado·$$$$

Catch of the Day with Caviar

€58.00

Day's fresh fish carpaccio with caviar, citrus, and herb oil.

Tip: Ask your server what the catch is before you arrive—this course is the most variable day-to-day. If there's a specific fish you love or want to avoid, mention it at reservation.

#688% recommend

Grenache

Príncipe Real·$$$$

Portuguese Sea Bass with Brown Butter

€85.00

Whole sea bass roasted and finished with brown butter and white asparagus.

Tip: Lunch service (Friday–Saturday) offers a more accessible price point than dinner. The sea bass is equally refined at lunch, and the daytime Príncipe Real setting is charming.

#788% recommend

Canalha

Alcântara·$$$

Tuna Tiradito

€24.00

Two-year-aged tuna tiradito marinated in soy and sesame, served raw.

Tip: This course changes seasonally based on tuna availability. Summer versions are different from winter—visit multiple times to experience the variation.

#888% recommend

Epur

Chiado·$$$$

Red Mullet with Mussels

€65.00

Pan-seared red mullet topped with fresh mussels and herb-infused broth.

Tip: This course appears early in the Inspirações menu. The wine pairing includes a crisp Portuguese white that highlights the mullet's delicacy.

#985% recommend

Stō

Baixa·$$

Salted Cod Cataplana

€18.00

Salt cod stewed in cataplana (traditional copper vessel) with potatoes and aromatics.

Tip: Lunch is the best time to experience traditional Portuguese dishes like this. The restaurant specializes in comfort food—arrive hungry.

#1085% recommend

Belcanto

Chiado·$$$$

Sea Bass with White Beans & Caviar

€72.00

Fresh sea bass fillet with white beans, bone marrow, and caviar.

Tip: Request your reservation for lunch if possible—the sea bass course showcases the fish's delicacy better in natural light.

#1185% recommend

Alma

Chiado·$$$$

Steamed Azores Parrot Fish

€72.00

Whole parrot fish steamed whole with subtle Asian aromatics and delicate sauce.

Tip: Lunch reservations open earlier than you'd expect—call ahead to check availability on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

#1285% recommend

Prado

Mouraria·$$$

Wild Fish Ceviche

€22.00

Daily wild catch as ceviche with citrus, chili, and cilantro.

Tip: Call ahead or ask your server what today's catch is. This course is entirely dependent on the market, and some days the fish is more compelling than others.

#1382% recommend

Stō

Baixa·$$

Grilled Sardines

€14.00

Fresh whole sardines grilled simply, served with lemon and sea salt.

Tip: Order the sardines June–September when they're most abundant and best quality. Winter sardines are less flavorful—choose different proteins then.