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Marisqueira Sotavento

4.3 562 reviews 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM Av. 1 de Maio, Fonte da Telha, 2825-486 Costa da Caparica, Portugal

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Marisqueira Sotavento, nestled on the stunning Av. 1 de Maio in Costa da Caparica, is a seafood lover's paradise. This vibrant restaurant offers not only delectable dishes but also breathtaking views of the beach from its terrace. Guests rave about the friendly and attentive service, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Highlight dishes such as the Spanish-style mussels have garnered much acclaim, while the cataplana, despite a few mixed feelings regarding its ingredients, showcases the restaurant's commitment to fresh seafood. Diners also recommend trying the burgers, which hold a solid reputation for satisfying cravings. Reviews indicate that the pricing, while occasionally seen as steep—especially for wine—often reflects the quality and freshness of the ingredients.

Moreover, the ambiance is complemented by a pleasant outdoor setting, with cozy blankets available for breezy evenings. Overall, if you're yearning for an exceptional seafood experience enriched by friendly service and gorgeous views, Marisqueira Sotavento comes highly recommended. Whether you're indulging in a romantic dinner or a casual meal with friends, this restaurant promises a memorable visit.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Rooftop seating

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Marisqueira Sotavento before visiting.

Reviews for Marisqueira Sotavento

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562 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 562 reviews

Marisqueira Sotavento is praised for its stunning beachside location and scenic terrace seating, which enhances the dining experience. The restaurant is recognized for serving fresh and flavorful seafood, including standout dishes like Spanish-style mussels and traditional cataplana, alongside well-prepared burgers. Guests frequently commend the friendly and attentive service, especially during less busy weekdays. While the overall food quality and atmosphere receive positive mentions, some diners note that certain dishes or wine selections can be pricey and occasionally do not meet specific expectations. Despite this, the combination of delicious meals, reasonable pricing, and beautiful views makes Marisqueira Sotavento a recommended choice for seafood enthusiasts.

mj Weber
Aug 31, 2025

The view is stunning; you can see the beach while sitting on the terrace. The food was excellent, and the servers were friendly and upbeat. The seafood and burgers are the best here. Reasonable prices, no reservation required.

Luis Simon
Aug 15, 2025

The food was good, with the Spanish-style mussels standing out as a highlight. However, our expectations were for a caldeirada, and instead, we received a cataplana that featured only turbot—an expensive fish, but unfortunately not my favorite. That left me disappointed. Adding to the letdown, the pricing was extremely high, particularly the wine, which felt unjustifiably expensive. While the flavors were enjoyable, the overall experience didn’t quite justify the cost.

VK
Jul 05, 2025

Very tasty cataplana and starters, good wine, attentive service. We were dining on July 31st. Outside seating is nice, it was windy and we were provided with blankets. During working days place has less visitors so you get a good service and full attention. I did not take photos of the wine, maybe restaurant kindly could tell me which 2 wines we were having on Thursday evening. One white from Douro, another white from Alentejo

Tim Chan
Jul 02, 2025

Scrumptious seafood! The food was excellent and the staff was very friendly and helpful. 100%recommend this to seafood lovers! If you come early enough you can look at the view of the beach or if you are lucky, you might be able to see the beautiful sunset

Clay Thomas
Jul 01, 2025

Excellent place for a meal and wonderful views. Service was professional and personable. Food was delicious and fresh. The cats were very entertaining. Highly recommend!

Tim Wellens
Jun 27, 2025

What an amazing place to eat, very soothing experience after going to the beach. Not like other places that were full and with other customers making a lot of noise. Me and my wife went here twice in three days. The food was amazing and the waiters, both named Joao were great, giving an outstanding and refined service and were both great to have a conversation with. We had mussels spanish style and octopus as starters and the seafood rice for two and the choco frito were on point. The only thing missing is music

H H K
Jun 02, 2025

We chose to eat there after some time on the beach. Most of the on the menu seafood is quite expensive. We ordered two seafood dishes and two steak dishes. Overall, the food very very good. The sea food dishes were made high quality ingredients. The steak, fries, and egg was also very tasty. The bill was among the highest we paid during our week in Portugal, but frankly, this was also one of our best meals of our trip. The young waitress that helped us was excellent, and could speak to us in English and Spanish. On the other hand, an older waiter was a bit rude and but the wrong dishes on our table on two occasions. The female waitress made our time there fantastic. Thank you. Oh and the sparking sangria was AMAZING!

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Address
Av. 1 de Maio, Fonte da Telha, 2825-486 Costa da Caparica, Portugal
Category
Seafood restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Tuesday (Today) 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Friday 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Saturday 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
  • Sunday 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM

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