Taberna d’Adélia was a cool restaurant. We walked in here because our Rick Steve Portugal book recommended it, and we learned from stickers in the window that it was also in recent Michelin guides. As soon as you walk in the door, you see fresh seafood on ice and in tanks. The lobsters were plentiful and large!

We sat on a heated covered patio where we could catch glimpses of the grill and the sunset.

Service was good. I appreciate that unlike most other restaurants in Portugal, when servers bring couvert items to the table, they point you to the prices and let you choose what you want. The selection was very tempting too, with house-made paté and toast, sardines, cheese, olives, and barnacles. No stale bread and cheap oil here! (However, we still ended up with a €0.5 bread charge despite not touching any bread. Oh well.)

We asked to try a couple of barnacles since we'd never had them before and didn't want to commit to eating a whole plate. Our server showed us how to pull them apart. We had fried sardines and lobster rice (€75 per kg x 1.3kg lobster). The rice came in a large pot with a tomato and pepper broth. There were lots of little clams and about six large prawns. The dish was extremely aromatic, and the lobster was delicious. There was more rice than the two of us could finish.

There were other touches that made the meal enjoyable. The wine list was on an iPad with tasting notes. The wine bottle was served with a pouring spout to avoid nasty drips. The lobster pick was very easy to use and effective. We were given plenty of extra napkins and lemon-scented alcohol wipes for our fingers.

This was probably one of the best meals we've had on this trip so far.

It was the first restaurant we choose in Nazare. Great people, fast waitress and delicious food. Lots of wine. Everyone will find something for themselves. Don’t eat meat there. It’s strictly seafood restaurant. So eat all fishes. They are awesome!

During our visit to Nazare we had one night for dinner. We told Catina, our hostess at Villamar Style Maison, we wanted a traditional Portugese seafood meal. She booked us at Taberna d'Adelia for what turned out to be a wonderful experience! She also recommended the Arroz de Marisco. Great selection of fresh fish and a caring, English-speaking wait staff. The staff welcomed us and made us feel like we were locals. The menu is huge with something for everyone and cooked any way you like it. Great entrees and a large selection of desserts. The Arroz de Marisco was the right choice - full of fresh fish, lobster, clams, mussels, and shrimp! If you only get one meal in Nazare - make sure it is at Taberna d'Adelia!

This restaurant is amazing. The fresh seafood was delicious. The service was outstanding. The staff happy to assist and translate. The food and wine was exceptional. Would be happy to revisit.

In Taberna d'Adelia you are served with a smile the freshest fish the sea has to offer, that's guaranteed. The room is nicely decorated, with hints of the fishermans village of Nazare. Very good and not that expensive.