I cannot say enough about this restaurant. LOVE LOVE LOVE this place. My husband would be happy to eat here everyday for a year. The staff is the absolute best. They are SO very warm, so very kind, so very welcoming and friendly. It's a small restaurant with a lot of heart. They bring you the fish to choose from and they grill it up over a wood fire - you can taste the smokiness. I believe they only season the fish with flake salt. I'm getting ahead of myself. First they bring bread and olives and sheep milk cheese to nibble on. We ordered the clams - pretty sure it's cooked with wine, butter, garlic, cilantro & garlic and they give you a nice sized lemon wedge to squeeze all over it. SO GOOD. Back to the fish - that first bite blew my mind. It was so fresh, so perfectly salted, so smokey, so melt in your mouth. Whole boiled potatoes come to the table and a simple mixed salad with romaine, tomatoes, beets, come purple cabbage, cucumber. We used the olive oil and vinegar on the table, salt & pepper on the boiled potatoes and man was it tasty....so simple perfect. At the end of the meal, they brought us tiny terracotta cups that they fill with pomegranate & cinnamon schnapps that is such a lovely finish alongside some espresso that we ordered. We are honestly thinking about returning to Nazaré just to have this meal again before we leave Portugal. We can't stop thinking about it. read more

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The staff was very friendly and helpful. They were a little tickled to know we were from "America". We met some nice people sitting next to us, as it's a cozy conditions inside. Lots of fun stuff to look at while you wait for your Meal. They are a popular restaurant and as soon as you try the fish you'll know why! Our cozy neighbors shared their calamari, and it was also amazing! Highly recommend to have a healthy, local and delicious meal here! read more

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Food was excellent and the service was as well. Great dinner experience!! Our favorite items were the clams and the grilled sardines were fantastic. read more

All I can say is delicious!!! They open at 7pm and we got the last table at 7:20pm. We had a fantastically magical meal of clams Portuguese style, grilled squid and catch of the day grilled flounder. We were stuffed in a wonderful way. Enter were accompanied by roasted potatoes, lettuce, onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and cabbage. Truly a wonderful meal. In a quaint traditional atmosphere. read more

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Absolute magic in this place! Be sure to bring cash because they do not accept any cards. The owner is very kind and attentive, and you are seated and served within no time at all. They bring you fresh fish to choose from if you like, and then give you bread with butter and some tuna as an appetizer (this is something common in Portugal, they then add it to your bill without ever asking if you even wanted it, surprising, but this is how the custom is). We ended up getting the clams in a butter, lemon, and herb broth. It was absolutely divine! We also ordered the grilled sardines, which were grilled to perfection and they were huge! Lots of people ordered off of the fresh fish platter, and it all looked very delicious. This place is super cute and adorable, and it has an old charm to it. read more

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Stopped here for lunch on our way from Lisbon to Coimbra. All the 5 star reviews pointed us to this great restaurant. We got to Nazare at 2:30 and they close at 3:15 so we knew we were in for a treat. This was THE best meal we had in Portugal. When they say fresh fish, they mean it. Portuguese Clams were delicious. My husband made me try the Sardines ... these are not the ones your grandmother tried to make you eat from a can. They were fresh and they did not disappoint. The owner came by the table and gave some of his homemade wine and madus feel like family. Wish I could give them 6 stars!!! read more

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Yelp suggested this restaurant and we were not disappointed! Grilled sardines, a lovely bottle of wine, and the friendliest staff. The owner shared an after-dinner port in a cute shot glass and we got to keep it as a souvenir. I would highly recommend this restaurant when visiting Nazare, Portugal! read more

This is an owner operated restaurant and you will not be disappointed. When checking out the Yelp review, I was looking at the clams but once we were seated they brought us pictures of the three fresh fish of the day. How can I pass up fresh fish? We had the red snapper and oh my gosh it was so delicious! I didn't even eat the potatoes or salad because all I could do was eat that snapper. My husband had a glass of wine and he enjoyed that thoroughly. The owner and his family who still work are some of the kindest people ever and they have pictures of everybody on the walls. He gave us a little bit of history about his great-grandfather who was the first to open the place as a wine shop and it became a restaurant over time. If you visit Navarre this is a must-stop! read more

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An Outstanding Dinning Experience! The freshest seafood expertly prepared. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very clean, simple, but charming setting in Nazaré. A favorite of locals (as we understood) and visitors alike. Get there early for seating or plan to wait a bit in line. We selected the red snapper for two (from the fresh fish tray) and steamed clams (with fresh coriander) as appetizer, along with olives and a bottle of wine. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Everything was excellent!!! Reasonably priced. read more

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This is exactly what we were looking for. Fresh seafood and a warm atmosphere. They cooked a delicious chicken dish for my husband who is not a fish lover. The owner and his staff are incredibly welcoming. We highly recommend Rosa dos Ventos when you are in Nazare! read more

Rosa dos Ventos - Sea brean and flounder - Portuguese Near Me - Nazaré, 10

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Tiny place in an alleyway that is absolutely delicious. Service with a smile. Bring the catch of the day out for you to see. Food was incredible. You find yourself visiting Nazare, Portugal. Stop by. You will not be disappointed. read more

We had one of our favorite meals at this restaurant! Delicious. Service was great and our server recommended some great wines. read more

Rosa dos Ventos - Very fresh sea bass and res snapper. - Portuguese Near Me - Nazaré, 10

What an incredible authentic seafood meal by a family owned restaurant for generations. The clams were perhaps my favorite thing on this entire trip coupled with Vinho Verde and the local cheese, bread, olive oil and olives and we also had a delicious swordfish. Can't recommend enough the family owners and the experience. read more

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Easily one of the best lunches in Portugal, let alone Nazare! Skip the seaside tourist traps, this place is a gem up into the neighborhood. Fresh fresh fresh fish, authentic ambiance, genuine staff/ownership. Solo lunch was grilled sardines: amazing with the starters of cheese olives and bread. Generous pours of their olive oil make this meal such a treat! Matched with fabulous service and smiles, make this a destination! Very small, maybe 20 seats. read more

Rosa dos Ventos - Grilled sardines with salad and potatoes - Portuguese Near Me - Nazaré, 10

Delicious local restaurant with lovely attentive service. Enjoyed every bite. Come hungry. read more

Rosa dos Ventos - Fresh caught fish daily - Portuguese Near Me - Nazaré, 10

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I am convinced service cannot get better than Rosa dos Ventos. The staff was so incredibly helpful and friendly! We were treated like honored guests at this lovely little restaurant. They even gifted us some free shots with shot classes at the end of our meal. On top of that, the food was sublime. We had clams, grilled flounder, salad, potatoes, and a half pitcher of wine. We sat outside and watched the village life meander around us. The seaside was just in view as we leisurely sipped our amazing alentejo red. It was a full Nazare experience and I can't recommend this place enough! Check them out! They have the best grilled fish. read more

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My wife and I were in Nazaré for two days and everyone we asked for a place to go to dinner told us we had to go to Rosa dos Ventos. Sure enough, we went one of the nights with no reservations. Upon arriving we were told to wait maybe 10-15 minutes. After a short wait they took us to our table in the minuscule restaurant of maybe 8-10 tables. We were blown away by the warm atmosphere of friendly locals mixed with tourists. The staff were super hospitable, and for dinner they showed us a tray of a variety of fish of which we chose the red snapper. The food was basic grilled fish served with steamed vegetables, both of which were excellent. We will certainly be back and we strongly recommend RDV to anyone stopping or visiting Nazaré. It's not hard to find and certainly worth looking for. Enjoy. read more

Rosa dos Ventos - After dinner gingiña - Portuguese Near Me - Nazaré, 10

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Birthday clams were extraordinary. I wish I could go there every night. The rosé was perfect and the staff was so kind.

Wonderful , family owned spot off the beaten path. We had a magnificent meal of fresh fish seasoned perfectly. The owner comes from generations of fishermen so you know you're getting a high quality product. Make the effort and steer away from the main drag and check this place out! read more

Rosa dos Ventos - Red snapper and turbot ready for the grill. - Portuguese Near Me - Nazaré, 10

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Lunch here was a top experience from our 4 days in Portugal. There really isn't much better than having the server provide a choice of 3 types of fresh fish brought to the table for viewing and selection. We chose the snapper which weighed in at 800g. The bread and cheese was a nice start. My wife enjoyed the olives. The white wine came in a chilled, almost snow packed jug. It was tasty w the fish. We enjoyed a vegetable soup. It was more potato-based than tomato which was a nice change of pace. It was a good way to start. The fish came out and was beautiful. Grilled fish can be tricky, sometimes drying out a bit. Not this fish. Incredibly juicy through and through. Although there are a lot of bones in a full fish, separating was not difficult. The Kama was super good. I put some of the olive oil and vinegar on my boiled potatoes. They were delicious. The salad was also nice. Following eating, we had said we picked the place hearing about the fisherman family connection. Victor gave us some good history back to the 1950s with pictures of family on boats. It made for an enjoyable lunch and something we will remember. We then ordered the flan which was amazing and Victor provided a small after lunch surprise. If back in Portugal, we would return. Note, this is a cash only place which is not all that uncommon, but helpful to know in today's world. While you can eat for under 20 euro, make sure to bring more so you have some flexibility on how good you want to eat. read more

Amazing fresh fish dishes. Indoor seating is good but outdoor during the day is amazing. Service excellent, food excellent. Must try this place if you're in Nazare. Very authentic and local experience. You won't go wrong. I would come back all the way to Nazare just to es read more

Rosa dos Ventos - Portuguese Near Me - Nazaré, 10

We enjoyed the food and the service was good. It's a family owned restaurant. The ambiance is like a home setting. They made you feel like you are part of the family. We had the grilled sardines , dorado, and clams.They were perfectly grilled, my wife ordered the grilled chicken and that was moist and full of flavor. read more

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Excellent lunch, with fresh catch of the day. You can follow the intuition of the chef ... it is great. Service was great too. We received a little liquor at the end read more

Had the freshly caught red snapper served with salad and potatoes. Best I've ever had. Great wait staff. Must go. read more

Rosa dos Ventos - Red snapper - Portuguese Near Me - Nazaré, 10

The clams and the dorado fish were delicious. The red snapper was too dry and not flavorful. The compliment wine was tasty. Thanks

The food and service were very good. The clams in garlic/olive oil sauce is a must try. Be sure and bring cash. They don't take credit card. Come early or make reservations in advance as the place fills up quickly. read more

The best meal we had in all of Portugal. Simply the best food, wine and service during our whole trip. This is a local spot away from the tourist traps. They bring the fresh catch of the day directly to your table for you to choose. House wine was amazing. Garlic shrimp and black pork was to die for. Also loved fresh sardines and swordfish. It's very cozy local eatery with family pictures and it captures the charm of this seaside fishing village. read more

Came here while I was visiting Nazaré where the tour guide told us that this mom and pop shop would be a great place to stop by for really fresh seafood. This store is not on the main path in front of the beach but down an alley right off the main strip. It's family owned and extremely tiny, I saw maybe about 5 tables inside and two outside. However, this place is amazing! The fish here they have is extremely fresh and even show you the different fishes on the plate when you are deciding what to order. When there we ordered: * sea bass - this was amazing and fresh and the dish came with salad and potatoes. Although simple this really hit the spot and was amazing! *dorado - this was a fish we hadn't tried before but was better than AMAZING. We had this for this first time and the fish was very soft with a buttery texture. Would definitely order again! * vegetable soup with chorizo - simple but succulent and amazing. This restaurant is about enjoying the freshest ingredients in a simple and delightful way. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! read more

Great food, awesome service! Worth the wait! We loved it! Enjoyed hearing from the owner about his approach to the freshest catch! Ask him!

Our favorite restaurant in Portugal. We asked our waiter about the fresh catch of the day. He brought out a plater of the choices and explained the difference in how each would taste and how difficult each would be to de-bone. Our food was great and so was the service. We got to meet the father and son(our waiter) but the mom was unavailable as she was cooking our lunch. We enjoyed the mini mug of Port at the end of the mea read more

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This little place is absolutely fantastic! We were a party of 5 with 3 kids and a slight wait and the waiter/maybe owner offered us beers while we waited. Once seated we were shown the fresh fish for the day on a platter - we chose the line snapper and we also ordered the clams and OMG - fantastic and then the butter/garlic sauce was fabulous to soak up with the bread. The fish was simply grilled but delicious. Our kids had steak and pork and they were really good! We finished with the almond dessert and chocolate mousse - not only was everything wonderful- they make you feel right at home and so reasonably priced! A must while in Nazare! read more

Absolutely Amazing! Definitely top 3 seafood restaurants Ive ever had. The fresh fish, clams cooked to perfection. Rosa dos Ventos is a must ! read more

The best place in nazare to eat! The owner and servers are all very friendly and explains the daily fishes. We liked it so much we ate there twice on our trip! The first time we had the golden eye snapper for 2. It was grilled to perfection and came with a nice salad and boiled potatoes. Our second visit we had the grilled squid and grilled black pork. Both were delicious!! I'm sure you will not be disappointed with anything on the menu. The owner came by to check on us both times and even remembered us which was a nice touch. If you are in nazare you have to eat here. Get here early as they get busy fast. read more

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So this place has a 5 star for a reason!! The Owner Raymond was the best!! From the moment he was asking our name for our table asking us if we knew Portuguese and of course we don't. he spoke to us in Portuguese for about 3 minutes straight and totally got us and he spoke English ! We waited for about 5 maybe 10 min while some people were finishing up But he was so great he gave us some green wine! Once we got our seats they brought out the fish we picked the sea bass that came with potatoes and a salad And we also bought a bottle of wine The food was sooo amazing!! Like legit the beat fish I have had so fresh! While eating we also asked the owner about places we should visit he gave us so many places and he was just amazing!! We also got the chocolate mousse and the Creme Brûlée My friend like the creme one but I was more of the mousse one We also got some Ginja which is grape shots and it was awesome and strong and before we left the owner gave us some house shots! The best service ever and food! Even if u are not staying in Nazaré you should pass by and eat just like we did!! read more

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Fresh seafood, great customer service, and wonderful ambiance. The squid was my favorite! Save room for the chocolate mousse. read more

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So, so good!!! This is a tiny, family-run place with the freshest local fish prepared simply and perfectly. We had the clams appetizer, and immediately ordered a second because those clams were so delicious. And the grilled, wild-caught branzino was fantastic. We wish we could find this back in New York! The next day we went to check out a new restaurant for lunch, but decided to go back for a repeat of the previous dinner instead. It was just as good! And when the owner and server recognized us, they treated us like kings! We found out the fish served is all caught by the owner. He told us the stories behind all the family photos decorating the restaurant. And he recommended where to hear great fado when we returned to Lisbon. Couldn't have been a better experience...we can't wait to go back! read more

We came here for lunch based on the recommendation from our guide/driver. It's a small place, but wait for a table if you must. The owner, Raimundo, is fantastic. He takes tremendous pride in what he serves. He has fresh fish that he shows on the platter and charges for those by the kilo. He also has other dishes that are always on the menu. I ordered the grilled sardines and my wife ordered the "special" turbot. WOW! It was the best meal I had in Portugal. He cooks his fish outside on a grill and you could take the freshness and smoke from the coals. His sardine dish had five sardines. Raimundo found a smaller turbot so my wife could have that for lunch. Overall, if I were Nazare for vacation, I would probably eat there ever night. read more

Absolutely delicious food with great service. Everything was freshly cooked and seasoned to perfection! Had dinner on Sunday than had to come back Monday because it was soo good! read more

Amazing seafood, the best grilled fish I've had in awhile! Though simple - olive oil, garlic, a little salt and pepper - the balance was perfect and the fish obviously fresh. My wife came here for lunch before spending the afternoon on the beach. It's a small-medium establishment with about seating for 24 inside and another 8 outdoors. The host/owner was very warm, and explained to us what parties were in front of us as we waited. We waited about 20 minutes, and he constantly checked on us to let us know our progress despite being very busy with the full house. The lemon lemon mousse for dessert was delectable. The owner warned us that it was very lemony and had mixed reception (one customer took one bite and was done, whereas another couple order 1 serving each, and then upon each finishing proceeded to order a 3rd to share). If you like key lime pie, you'll love it, we found it surprisingly delightful. I highly recommend giving this place a try if you're in the area. Warm host, cute fishing themed decor, and excellent fish! read more

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An excellent family run business with a great atmosphere and food. We came here around 7:30 pm on a Friday night and it was not all that busy. Keep in mind we visited early November, so it was off-season. By the time we left, the place was about 70% full. Food was excellent and they offer fresh fish daily. We had a red snapper which was the daily dish, grilled squid, plus olives, cheese and wine. All were filled with flavour and a fresh taste. Total bill was about 56€ plus tip for 4 adults. Very filling and satisfied. Would definitely come back. read more