It\u2019s here that you\u2019ll find most of the city\u2019s nightlife<\/a>, but not for long, as many of them are closing down due to the rising rents<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Still, a few places remain where you can party and dine in style. From seafood<\/a> platters to quality steaks, and canned fish, this list includes the best restaurants Cais do Sodr\u00e9 has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Photo Credit: jomisequeira, Text Overlay: Devour Lisbon Food Tours<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Taberna Tosca<\/a> is part of a new generation of tascas<\/em> in Lisbon<\/a>. Yes, the interior is more modern than most tascas<\/em>, but deep down this is still a place to meet up with friends and share one or two petiscos<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our favorite dishes here are the Choco Frito<\/em> (fried cuttlefish) and the Pica-pau da Vazia<\/em> (little beef chunks), but there are many other delicacies worth trying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As for drinks, they have a great selection of Portuguese wines. If you can\u2019t make up your mind, ask the staff for a recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll struggle to find a better steak in Lisbon than the ones from Sala de Corte<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n At first, the restaurant was in a small space behind the Mercado da Ribeira<\/a>. Now it\u2019s in a bigger venue that can host up to 100 people. Despite the enlargement, they never left Cais do Sodr\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They finally accept reservations, and there are more meat cuts available. From Sirloin to Entrec\u00f4te and Chateaubriand, it will be hard to choose just one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s a little tip: start with the pica-pau do lombo<\/em>, and then share your favorite meat cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Walk into Optimista<\/a>, and the first thing you\u2019ll notice is the unicorn on the wall. Her name is Pureza<\/em>, and she\u2019s the mascot of the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the unicorn attracts many passersby, it\u2019s the delicious food that makes them return over and over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The menu features a series of Portuguese dishes with an Asian twist. Here at Devour Lisbon, we love their oxtail croquettes with the kimchi cabbage mayo and never miss out on their chocolate cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> Before or after your meal, you can pop by Plataforma Rev\u00f3lver<\/a>, an art gallery next door to the restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s easy to find grilled fish in Lisbon, but there\u2019s another way to eat fish in Portugal, and that\u2019s straight from a can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Set in an old fishing shop, Sol e Pesca<\/a> offers a variety of Portuguese canned fish, aka conservas<\/em><\/a>. From tuna to sardines, and mackerel, they\u2019re all turned into petiscos<\/em> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The cans also decorate the restaurant’s walls. The good news is that you can buy them here and try them at home if you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most people head to Pink Street for the nightlife, but we\u2019re giving you another reason to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hiding amidst all the bars and nightclubs, Pesqueiro 25<\/a> stands out as a seafood paradise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The menu changes according to the seasons and what\u2019s available on the market, but the focus is always the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like most seafood restaurants in Lisbon<\/a>, you can count on the Camar\u00e3o \u00e0 Guilho<\/em> (Garlic Shrimp), and the prego<\/em>, the famous steak sandwich that locals eat at the end of a seafood meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We suggest bringing a couple of friends and ordering one of the seafood platters so you can sample a bit of everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If there\u2019s one place that is always busy in Cais do Sodr\u00e9, it\u2019s Pistola y Coraz\u00f3n<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every day locals and tourists line up at this Mexican eatery for a taste of their tacos and margaritas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since it opened, the restaurant has become a Lisbon favorite, mostly because of its spicy meals, but also because of their friendly staff that welcomes you with a free batch of nachos every time you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> They have a lunch deal for \u20ac9 that includes a drink, one quesadilla, a coffee, and three tacos of your choice. They don\u2019t accept reservations, so make sure to get there early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Up until 2014, Mercado da Ribeira was just an ordinary market, selling fruits and vegetables to the local crowd. While it continues to do so, there\u2019s a new reason to visit these days, and that\u2019s its food hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Located in Cais do Sodr\u00e9, this is one of the most popular food markets in Lisbon<\/a>. Inside there are over 30 food stalls, all selling regional delicacies. Some even belong to famous local chefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our favorite stalls here are Manteigaria, Chef Marlene Vieira, Tartar-la and Croqueteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you coming to Lisbon?<\/strong>![\"We](\"https:\/\/assets.devourtours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/best-restaurants-cais-do-sodreCC81.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n1. Taberna Tosca: For the Portuguese Petiscos<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Sala de Corte: The Best Steakhouse in Lisbon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
3. Optimista: Portuguese with Asian influences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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4. Sol e Pesca: Taste Portuguese Canned Fish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5. Pesqueiro 25: For Seafood Lovers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Pistola y Coraz\u00f3n Taqueria: The Best Mexican in Lisbon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bonus: Time Out Market<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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