Ramos & Ramos-Restaurante Maré Alta Lda

This was a lovely restaurant, family owned and operated. I am gluten free and they nailed it. The main fare is fish, shellfish like clams and shrimp and squid and octopus. I don’t eat shellfish but the other guests did. The fish is brought out and then filleted at the table.bit is served as a simple grilled fish and was wonderful, light and tender, not too much to mask the flavor. It was a sea bass. The clams came in a garlic butter sauce, fresh and small, though a large portion. The food was served with rice and vegetables, ordered family style. We also ordered a salad which was served in a long platter of perfectly fresh lettuces and tomatoes with sweet onion. They also serve meats and cheeses and olives. We ordered a red sangria which was excellent. They only had fruit salad for gluten free. But the table ordered two deserts, the cheesecake and apple pie. The pie came with a healthy portion of ice cream. The family eating near us ordered a giant fish soup which we were told was typical of fisherman in Portugal. It smelled wonderful. The meal was not expensive. In fact, it was far less than we expected. If you’ve red this far, another great thing about this restaurant is a designated parking lot making parking very easy. There was no need to fight the crowds at the beach which made this restaurant all the more appealing.

Sorry I didn't take a photograph, I had a truly, simple, fresh, delicately cooked fish lunch with boiled potatoes and a tasty plate of greens. The fish I chose myself from the ice fridge, it was a big piece of bbq Portuguese swordfish and it was delicious! It was so big I brought half home. I also had a delicious homemade chicolate mousse which was divine, rich and very indulgent. The best part was my totally fluent in English speaking attendent who was kind, attentive, not rushed, very present and gave me lots of interesting facts about the fish etc Its likely not a place that gets many tourists as its not in those areas. It was soon filled with locals sitting around tables sharing big fish and pots of yummy stuff. A real family place with real food! I loved it.

It is not easy to find this restaurant, since it is not included in the guides of restaurants. The Maré Alta is for the local people who like fresh fish. The fish here is the king. We went to dinner with some friends who live nearby and are regulars. We were five and we chose a large grilled sea bass for everyone. While we waited they brought small fried mackerels that were very good. At the end they served a kind of 'Pudim Abade de Priscos ' ' which was divine. I decided to write this review in honor of those who work in the Maré Alta, and not to disclose this site should remain as it is to the satisfaction of fresh fish lovers, well prepared with excellent service.

Staff is really nice and attentive. I felt like they really care that you are enjoying your time there

Nice traditional Portuguese restaurant nothing to die for good choice of fresh fish