Chef Fonseca rates this ‘Peixaria Moderna’ among her favourite spots in the city. The Chiado restaurant certainly merits a visit for formal dining (and also doubles as a fishmonger’s), but our tip is to try the branch at the Time Out Market in riverfront Cais do Sodre. Famous for its octopus hot dogs, the branch here is surrounded by competing vendors in a communal food hall, so non-seafood fans can take their pick from alternatives including vegan tapioca pancakes and what many consider to be the best pasteis de nata in Lisbon.

Sea Me Lisboa is celebrated for its innovative seafood dishes and cool aesthetic that fuses traditional Portuguese and Japanese flavors and contemporary flair to produce a culinary trifecta: fishmonger and beer hall meets Japanese restaurant. Sea Me also graces a stall in the coveted Time Out Market. Must-try dishes: grilled octopus with sweet potato purée, seafood rice with lobster, signature Sea Me sushi platter

This restaurant is a modern spin on Lisbon's traditional fish markets and beer halls, with a dash of Japanese flair. Take your pick from vast glass display cabinets of fish and crustaceans, and have it prepared on the spot in a variety of ways, whether it's dunked whole into the cooking pot or fileted and tossed onto the grill. Alongside the Chiado original, there's a smaller branch inside Time Out market.

A Portuguese-Japanese combo that is original and tasty, with rice rolled in a slice of braised sea bass and with clams à Bulhão Pato (a typical Lisbon recipe featuring garlic and fresh coriander) on top.

The marble tabletops and the walls covered in reclaimed wood give this restaurant a casual, ocean-side atmosphere despite the sea being nowhere near.

Pan Asian restaurant (Boa Bao), Chef Avillez's creation (Bairro do Avillez), Portuguese in a palace (Palacio Chiado), Seafood (Sea Me), Japanese (Nomada Chiado) are among the latest group of restaurants that have become destinations for diners all over Lisbon and internationally. Many of the longtime favorites are still going strong: Cafe No Chiado has one of the best ribs, the two Michelin restaurants, Alma and Belcanto, are always fully booked. Newcomers like Ao 26, a vegan spot inspired by Portuguese cuisines, and O Boteco, modern takes on Brazilian food are cementing the area’s reputation as one of the best dining destinations in the city.

Sea Me may not serve the cheapest oysters on the block, but their fresh sea-salted flavour is unrivalled. Take your pick from the succulent lobsters, tiger prawns, dorado and sole on display at the seafood bar, and it’ll be tossed on the grill with heaps of garlic and plated before you can say ‘obrigado’. It’s not just the delicious fish that gives this little corner in Chiado its impeccable reputation – the staff are charming and the décor has a quirky sense of humour.

In English Peixaria Moderna means "modern fish market", and this is exactly what this stylish eatery functions as. The selection of seasonal fresh fish and seafood is outstanding and rather than hidden away in the kitchen, the "catch" is displayed across a balcony on the restaurant floor. The idea is that customers select their meal as if shopping at a market, with a member of the waiting staff on hand to help with making the selection And it can be a tough call.

A long tradition of maritime journeys has led Portugal to view the sea as significant cultural icon, not just culinary speaking but also in the hearts of its residents. The Atlantic Ocean is one of the world’s most powerful, untameable bodies of water and it offers Lisbon’s inhabitants and visitors a wonderful gastronomic diversity. For an authentic experience, dive into a sea of flavours by sampling some of the best seafood Lisbon has to offer!

We raved about Sea Me when this Bairro Alto restaurant opened its doors a couple of years ago, and we continue to be huge fans. Sea Me seeks to reinvent the traditional Portuguese peixaria, or fish restaurant, with its modern dining and Asian influences. Walk into Sea Me and you’ll find yourself perfectly placed by its sophisticated bar, where you may be tempted to order a glass of champagne while you wait for your dinner date.

As the name clearly points out, Sea Me is a “modern seafood house”. This means that the menu isn’t entirely Portuguese but, instead, breathes in international influences, namely from Asia. Here you can have a delicious prego de atum, which is a sandwich which replaces the usual beef steak with a juicy cut of tuna, but also some sardine nigiri, a tribute to Japan carried out with a very Portuguese ingredient.

For something a bit more contemporary, Sea Me delivers a creative culinary fusion where Portuguese seafood meets Japanese artistry. This stylish restaurant in the lively Chiado neighborhood functions as part-fish market, part-restaurant, and part-sushi bar – all under one roof. Here you can enjoy everything from classic sardines to tempura shrimp and tuna sashimi, all prepared with an innovative twist.

A very modern and unusual approach to the whole sea food experience awaits you at “ Sea Me” – a fish restaurant, bar and fish market. It’s up to you if you want to take your fresh fish home and prepare it yourself or let the prefessionals serve you anything from traditional dishes to sushi. During weekends you can also enjoy some nightly oysters and a glass of wine accompanied by DJ sounds.

Rua do Loreto, 21 (Chiado) 213 461 564 Opens every day Price per person: €35. It claims to be a "modern fish market," meaning it sells fish for you to prepare at home, is a bar where wine by the glass accompanies fish, and is a seafood restaurant. Just like at a fish market, it can be noisy, but it’s one of the liveliest and most recommended places for seafood, grilled fish and sushi.

Sea Me is a fish restaurant, a fish market, and both simultaneously. For over a decade in Rua do Loreto, Sea Me has an innovative concept, mixing the influence of typical Portuguese fishmongers with the Japanese art of working fish. In this restaurant, you will find the best of Portuguese fish and seafood, and you can eat it on-site or take it home and cook by yourself.

This nice restaurant features a blend seafood restaurant, tapas bar or often described as “modern fish market.” It’s a modern restaurant, recently opened, where you can buy your own fresh fish to cook back home, or stay for a delicious meal that can go from sushi to traditional seafood and shellfish dishes. It’s known for the fresh fish and centrally located in Chiado.

This place is brought to you by the same group that created the popular seafood restaurant SEA ME. As all legitimate seafood restaurants in Lisbon feature a prego, or steak sandwich, as “dessert,” these guys decide to create a place that served only dessert. The traditional steak pregos on Madeira bread are delicious, as are the seafood varieties on bolo do caco.

Located in the heart of Chiado, Sea Me is a trendy seafood restaurant that combines traditional Portuguese flavors with a modern twist. The restaurant’s sleek and contemporary design sets the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. Sea Me offers an extensive menu featuring a wide variety of seafood, from oysters and clams to octopus and cod.

If you’re looking for an authentic seafood experience, then Sea Me is the place to be. This restaurant offers some of the freshest fish dishes in town, all cooked to perfection with locally sourced ingredients. Plus, the decor is simply stunning; think white walls adorned with bright blue tiles and pops of colourful artwork throughout.

Perhaps best known for the octopus hot dog at its Mercado da Ribeira location, the contemporary Sea Me doesn’t take itself too seriously. The cooking is part typical Portuguese and part Japanese influences. The quality, though, is serious, as seen in the big display of fresh fish and seafood in the dining room in the Chiado.

Sea-Me : Sea Me is considered to be one of Lisbon’s best upscale, Chi-Chi seafood establishments. Their offering includes all fresh fish and seafood and a wide variety of Sushi. It gets VERY crowded so it is not for an intimate lovey lovey dinner, or one where you want to have a serious discussion.

A modern and international take on the portuguese rich and diverse culinary array of fish and sea food, it is best for its offer of Petiscos (similar to Spanish tapas), and white wine selection. Just indulge yourself on sharing 5/6 petiscos with some good dry white wine from the Douro valley.

This “modern fish restaurant” specializes in Portuguese fish and seafood with elements of Japanese fusion. Live crab and lobster are kept in tanks, and super-fresh shellfish is displayed on ice. This includes a variety of oysters, from Aveiro, Ria Formosa and the Sado Estuary (Setúbal).

Here, you’ll find stalls from some of Lisbon’s best restaurants including Sea Me, Confraria, and Santini. There’s seating in the centre, and you can order from any of the stalls that take your fancy – it’s a fantastic opportunity to try a few of Lisbon’s best restaurants in one go.

SeaMe, Peixaria Moderna, Rua do Loreto 21: I heard about this bar, restaurant, sushi bar and fish market from my hotel. I later saw that it was listed as one of the places to go in an article, in the NY Times, on food in Lisbon. I had another great restaurant experience here.

Sea Me // Another trendy spot, Sea Me offers an Asian-inspired seafood menu, with sushi, sashimi and freshly caught fish. But I recommend skipping the menu and chatting with their fish monger to see what was caught fresh that morning. Trust me, the selection is huge.

Sea Me (Time Out Market) – Tucked inside the vast Time Out Market, Sea Me has the concept of a modern fishmonger. One of their most popular dishes is the octopus ‘hot dog’. The sausage is replaced by a whole grilled tentacle, it’s amusingly delicious!

This modern, elegant restaurant focuses on fish and shellfish, served in refined, elegant preparations. The menu also features a selection of sushi and sashimi. Sea Me – Peixaria Moderna Rua do Loreto 211200-241, Lisbo,https://peixariamoderna.com/fr/

This modern Portuguese seafood restaurant serves fresh fish and shellfish as nature – and the Portuguese – intended, as well as with a twist. 📍Chiado – Rua do Loreto 21⏱️Sunday & Monday lunch & dinner. Read next… Best places to eat octopus in Lisbon

Sea Me Peixaria Moderna serves traditional Portuguese and Peruvian dishes. This seafood restaurant in Chiado is also a fishmonger. Still, I recommend visiting the branch at Time Out Market.

This innovative fusion spot mixes Portuguese seafood classics with Japanese techniques. From tuna tartare to grilled octopus sushi, it’s creative, high-quality and ideal for foodies.

Highly-rated options like Atirate Ao Rio and Sea Me are known for their diverse seafood menus and accessible locations, making them popular choices among visitors.

You can pick your own fish and shellfish (you buy it by the kilo) and have it prepared, including clams, oysters, red king prawns, fresh shrimp and octopus.

One of Lisbon's most popular seafood restaurants, Sea Me serves as a typical Portuguese fishmonger, beer house, and Japanese sushi bar rolled into one....

Before hitting the bars at Bairro Alto, stop by Sea Me to indulge in the catch of the day, which can grilled or turned into sushi.