Restaurante Peixaria

Yes this place is more expensive, but then the whole Parque das Nações strip along the riverside is, and at least this place has honestly good food. Tourist trap is when they offer bad food at high price, so I won't call this a tourist trap. You probably can venture to some neighborhood fish restaurant for a better value, but otherwise, you won't be disappointed with the selection and preparation.

Near the entrance they have a display case with all the fresh catches. We skipped the shellfishes as Cervajeria Ramiro is our (and the world's) favorite, and we doubted that this place can rival it. Though of course, here you can skip the hour's wait. Hubby was hoping to get the dover sole, but it was not available. We tried another flatfish, turbot, which was expertly grilled and then filleted at our table. Sides are traditional potato and greens.

Walking along the Tagus river in Lisbon, we came upon this seafood place and figured it would be like any such place in any touristy town (ie, Lincoln Road in Miami Beach). I should've known better, being in Portugal and all. The Legumes soup was honest and right, but when the octopus rice (a soupy rice dish) arrived, I was taken aback by the tenderness of the meat, the texture of the rice and the combination of flavors. Surprised not to see this place on Yelp (or T.A.) I decided to add it. A Gem for a very dim sum!