Restaurante Nova Caravela — Restaurant in Alcobaça

We had a lovely meal with our family at Nova Caravela on the quay of São Martinho do Porto bay. We started with fresh oysters, clams, and a tuna tartare. It was delicious. The clams and the fresh tuna are highly recommended. Exceptionally well-prepared and flavorful. For mains, the boys had a nice tuna steak and we had a fresh sea bass. The fish is fresh and excellently prepared. We paired it with a Vino Verde Chauvignon; it tasted great, went well with the fish, and has a 4.1 rating on Vivino, which is high for a white wine. The restaurant is cozily decorated with lots of white, fitting for a seafood place. The owners and staff are very friendly and work hard to make sure you have a great time. All in all, highly recommended. Oh, and while you’re here: about a hundred meters down the quay (past the buildings) you’ll find a pedestrian tunnel that takes you from the bay to the Atlantic Ocean....

We had two exquisite dinners at this family owned restaurant. The fish and seafood dishes were exceptionally well prepared. We had the first night sole, which was prepared to perfection. The second dinner was with starters; tuna tartar and garlic shrimps, both absolutely delicious 😋. Our main course was seabass, again perfect! When it comes to deserts, I am a chocoholic, so chocolate mousse was the obvious choice. Excellent! Wine recommendation was on the spot. During the second dinner, we chose another wine that did not quite match the first night's quality. When discussing this with the owner couple, they proposed to swap to our previous one. No fuss, no extra charge, just perfect, warm, and friendly service. This restaurant is really...

Very very good. A busy informal dining place. The staff are knowledgable and friendly. The fish is great and whole fish are served filleted at the table ... great for couples and people who like fish but hate bones. The wine selection is interesting and features some wines that are not too common in Portugal and impossible to find anywhere else. The seafood selection is extensive and the lobsters are very well presented. It is not a cheap place by local standards ... but ... it is great value for money. The apple tart is epic and deserves a special mention as do the clams and their sauce. We loved it and the place was full on a Tuesday! Go there. Eat well. Have...