Meia-Nau Porto
A premier seafood destination in Porto, Meia-Nau offers an exquisite culinary journey with fresh catches and traditional Portuguese flavors.
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Meia-Nau Porto
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A premier seafood destination in Porto, Meia-Nau offers an exquisite culinary journey with fresh catches and traditional Portuguese flavors.
Book Ahead
Reservations are highly recommended, especially as they hold tables for a short time.
Solo Dining Options
Solo travelers can request single portions of dishes to sample more.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Portuguese, Seafood
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+351 937 080 800
Address
Tv. de Cedofeita 48, 4050-183 Porto, Portugal
Website
meianaurestaurante.com/Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Seafood Rice Perfection
Packed with generous portions of fresh shrimp and mussels, this flavorful seafood rice is a must-try.
Tender Grilled Octopus
Praised as some of the best ever tasted, this octopus is incredibly tender with an amazing flavor.
Nautical Ambiance
Charming nautical decor creates a unique and pleasant atmosphere for a seafood dining experience.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are highly recommended, especially as they hold tables for a short time.
Solo Dining Options
Solo travelers can request single portions of dishes to sample more.
Embrace Sharing
The restaurant's style is to share main dishes, perfect for groups to try various options.
Explore the Wine List
Enjoy a well-curated wine selection, with glasses reasonably priced.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are highly recommended, especially as they hold tables for a short time.
Solo Dining Options
Solo travelers can request single portions of dishes to sample more.
Embrace Sharing
The restaurant's style is to share main dishes, perfect for groups to try various options.
Explore the Wine List
Enjoy a well-curated wine selection, with glasses reasonably priced.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Meia-Nau Porto is highly praised for its exceptionally fresh and delicious seafood, particularly the standout seafood rice and tender octopus. Reviewers often commend the attentive service and good value for money, making it a frequent choice for multiple visits. However, some guests have noted feeling rushed towards the end of their meal and one reviewer experienced rude service.
"This restaurant is very popular among Chinese social media users, so you’ll often see Chinese and Taiwanese guests here. Their dining style is a bit different – sharing main dishes instead of the starter–main–dessert order, and usually not tipping. But the staff remain very friendly.
I had clams and a one person seafood rice, both tasty and generous. It’s great that solo travellers can request single portions, and the wine is reasonably priced at around €4 a glass. Even the restroom was impressively clean."
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"We loved this place so much that we unusually ate here three nights during a five-night stay in Porto.
The food quality was exceptional. Compared to UK prices the value was amazing.
The choice of menu is varied and the choice of totally fresh fish was excellent. Most evenings we could choose from 6 or 7 different fish.
The staff are knowledgeable, friendly yet courteous and highly efficient.
The wines are good quality and great value .
This should be on everyone’s radar if you like seafood.
Absolutely brilliant!"
Paul Hosey (Hosey)
"We came a little early to our reservation, which kind of confused the waiters but once we got a table and everybody was grooved in, it was a GREAT experience! The food was SO good. Fresh, a lot of sea food in the sea food rice. We loved every bite. The wine was great, the desert blew our mind. Thank you and keep it up!"
Jonas Rockhoff
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most recommended dishes include the seafood rice, grilled octopus, and whole fish cooked to perfection.
Yes, it is highly recommended to make a reservation in advance, as the restaurant is very popular and tables are held for a short time.
Yes, Meia-Nau offers half-size portions for single diners, allowing you to sample multiple dishes.
The restaurant has a pleasant nautical decor and a warm, inviting atmosphere, though some find the lighting a bit harsh.
Yes, they offer a selection of fresh fish sold by weight, which is grilled on charcoal.
Yes, open-air seating is available and can offer a less crowded atmosphere.
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Meia Nau is one of the few restaurants in the center of Porto where you can eat excellent fish and seafood, which is to be expected as it is, in fact, a second location of an already successful restaurant with the same name in Matosinhos, the fish and seafood center in Porto. It is a restaurant with a very pleasant nautical decor and impeccably fast and efficient service. In the menu, the galo frito com açorda de ovas (fried fish with a fish egg and bread purée) stands out, but the seafood rice is also fabulous, and and generous with the shrimp and mussels.
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Next up is the Meia-Nau restaurant, which originally opened in 2018 in Matosinhos, inside a former car workshop. Due to its success, the restaurant expanded to Porto in 2021, more specifically on Cedofeita Street, where you can experience an atmosphere that reflects our maritime traditions and heritage. The menu highlights the freshest seafood and traditional Portuguese dishes based on fish and meat.
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There are many great fish restaurants in Matosinhos and this one by many peoples opinion is the best. The decor is light and airy, complete with a rowing boat attached to the ceiling. Fresh fish cooked on a grill (na brasa) sold by the KG, check individual price before ordering it will be cheaper.
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Meia-Nau is hidden away on a narrow street just a few minutes walk from Igreja do Carmo. Had I not accidentally made a wrong turn, I never would have found this seafood-focused haunt. The interior of Meia-Nau is contemporary and stylish, but it has some nods to traditional Portuguese design.
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You’ll find some of the best traditional seafood dishes here as the fish is sourced from local markets. Meia-Nau also offers a range of cocktails and a sophisticated wine list. We recommend the octopus salad, the fish soup, and the seafood rice.
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