Lagosta Real
- April 21, 2006
- Rated 4 of 5 by
pabrams52 from Los Angeles, California
Taken from a listing in our guide book, this seafood restaurant turned out to be another gem in our visit to Lisbon. One can usually tell the success of a restaurant by the volume of diners inside. Lagosta Real was completely full and we had to wait a bit, even with a reservation. But, it was well-worth the wait! While our table was in preparation, we struck up a conversation with another waiting couple and it proved to be quite enjoyable, and it "made the evening." The specialty of the house is seafood, particularly shellfish. Their menu is offered in multiple languages for convenience and includes starters, salads, soups, fish, and meats. I enjoyed a starter of sauteed shrimp in garlic butter (YUM) and had grilled grouper for my entree. My husband ordered a fish stew to start and the Bacalhau Assado for his entree. The waiter made an excellent recommendation for our wine and we finished with a strong bica (espresso-like coffee). As we enjoyed our dinner, I noticed many passersby on the street peering in to check out the restaurant. It clearly catches your eye and appears quite popular, not only with tourists but also locals.
From journal A Quick Peek at Lisbon