Cervejaria Ramiro

"Not going to Ramiro when you’re in Lisbon is like going to the beach and failing to put your toes in the water. It’s the most important seafood restaurant in the city, and the line usually stretches around the block (the wait is worth it). Once you sit down at a table inside this renovated art deco building, you’ll witness a constant waterfall of beer mugs slammed (cautiously) on tables. Start with the stuffed crab, gambas à guilho, and some bread—it’s great, so don’t be shy about eating the entire tray. Two other things that should be on your table: the medium rare steak sandwich that’s slathered in mustard and a vodka lemon sorbet that comes in a champagne flute. " - rita geraldes

"Calling it the kingpin of seafood is no exaggeration. This is the Cristiano Ronaldo of cervejarias — seafood restaurants that naturally serve lots of beer to go with it. It's both the place domestics get eager to return to for their lifetime and one of the first tourists line up to once they set feet here. Truth is, it's one of those rare cases where both demanding costumers and clueless visitors will be satisfied with because how good it really is. And since Bourdain said it, the lines have just gotten bigger (they move quickly though). Don't leave without having the very special signature dessert: a beef sandwich with ice cold beer!" - Nelson Vassalo

"Not going to Ramiro when you’re in Lisbon is like going to the beach and not putting your toes in the water. It’s the most important seafood restaurant in the entire city, and the line usually stretches around the block. (The wait is real, but worth it.) Once you sit down at a table inside this renovated art deco building, you’ll witness a constant waterfall of beer mugs slammed (cautiously) on tables. Start with the stuffed crab, gambas à guilho, and some bread—it’s great, so don’t be shy about eating the entire tray. Two other things that should be on your table: the medium rare steak sandwich that’s slathered in mustard and a vodka lemon sorbet that comes in a champagne flute." - Rita Geraldes

"Cervejaria Ramiro is a popular beer hall in Lisbon that serves delectable seafood. Patrons can enjoy a selection of lobster, prawns, or crab along with a cold beer."

"Cervejara RamiroCervejara's are traditional Portuguese restaurants serving mainly seafood and beer, and Ramiro is Fonseca and Almeida's top pick. "We can proudly say that Portugal has a coastline that gives our cuisine the best seafood in the world," says Almeida. Their insider tip? Try to go to Ramiro in the mid-afternoon, as the lunch and dinner lines can get lengthy, and the restaurant serves all day long." - Cara Sanders