Best Shrimp Dishes in Lisbon
5 restaurants compared
Price range: €16.50 – €34.50
Avg recommendation: 89%
Top 5 Shrimp Dishes in Lisbon (Quick Answer)
Our editors' picks across 5 restaurants:
- Gambas à Aguillo at Cervejaria Ramiro — score 95/100, €18.50 (Intendente)
- Açorda de Marisco at Pap'Açorda — score 90/100, €16.50 (Cais do Sodré)
- Arroz de Marisco at Solar dos Presuntos — score 88/100, €34.50 (Rossio)
- Camarão em Tempura at Sea Me — score 88/100, €16.50 (Chiado)
- Seafood Rice at Pap'Açorda — score 85/100, €17.00 (Cais do Sodré)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 5 Shrimp Dishes
#1Score 95/100
Gambas à Aguillo
Cervejaria RamiroIntendente·$$$
€18.50
Fresh garlic shrimp grilled and tossed in butter, lemon, and white wine.
Tip: The beer vending machine in the waiting area helps pass the time while you wait for your table.
#2Score 90/100
Açorda de Marisco
Pap'AçordaCais do Sodré·$$
€16.50
A bread-based dish with shrimp, lobster, garlic, cilantro, and olive oil broth.
Tip: If you've never had açorda, start here. It tastes humble but executes brilliantly. Don't judge by appearance—taste reveals everything.
#3Score 88/100
Arroz de Marisco
Solar dos PresuntosRossio·$$
€34.50
Seafood rice with lobster, shrimp, clams, and mussels in a seafood broth.
Tip: One order of seafood rice feeds two people generously. The kitchen cooks it to order—allow 15-20 minutes.
#4Score 88/100
Camarão em Tempura
Sea MeChiado·$$$
€16.50
Large shrimp in crispy tempura batter with aioli.
Tip: This is the best introduction to Sea Me—ask for it fried if you want texture, but they also do it grilled or raw.
#5Score 85/100
Seafood Rice
Pap'AçordaCais do Sodré·$$
€17.00
Creamy rice with shrimp, squid, and clams in a seafood-forward broth.
Tip: Share a seafood rice as a main for two. Rich and filling, pairs beautifully with Vinho Verde.