Eat & drink
Where to eat in Ericeira
The best restaurants in Ericeira still cook like the fishing town it is: the default order is whatever came off the boats that morning, and the local specialities are worth seeking out.
Seafood leads the menu here: grilled fish, arroz de marisco (a soupy seafood rice), and percebes, the prized gooseneck barnacles harvested from these rocks. Save room for a pastel de nata and a coffee afterwards.
Below are reliable tables across a few categories. In summer the best places fill quickly, so book ahead for dinner where you can.
Seafood & fish
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A Panela
Often named the best table in town for grilled fish and arroz de marisco, book ahead.
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Mar à Vista
A local favourite for fresh shellfish with a sea view.
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Ribas Marisqueira
A classic marisqueira for a proper seafood platter and percebes in season.
Casual & local
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Taberna Lebre
The spot for prego rolls, garlicky steak sandwiches done right.
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Mar das Latas
Modern wine bar with small plates and sunset views.
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Secret Oven
Sourdough pizzas with a cult local following.
Bakery & sweet
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O Pãozinho das Marias
Pastéis de nata worth the detour, plus coffee and bread.
International
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Uni Sushi
Sashimi built around the local daily catch.
Common questions about eating in Ericeira
What is the typical dish in Ericeira?
Seafood leads the table: grilled fish straight off the boats, arroz de marisco (a soupy seafood rice) and percebes, the gooseneck barnacles harvested from these rocks. Finish with a pastel de nata.
Do you need to book restaurants in summer?
For dinner at the busier seafood restaurants, yes. From July to September the best tables fill quickly, so reserve ahead where you can, especially for groups.
Where can you eat cheaply in Ericeira?
Look for the menu do dia (a fixed-price lunch with a main, drink and coffee), casual spots for prego rolls and bakeries for pastéis de nata. These are the easiest ways to eat well for less.
Where can you eat with a sea view?
Several tables along the clifftop and the harbour pair fresh shellfish with an Atlantic view. Arrive before sunset for the best light, and book ahead in summer.
What is a marisqueira?
A marisqueira is a Portuguese seafood restaurant built around shellfish, from percebes and clams to full seafood platters, usually priced by weight and best in season.