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Taberna do Valentim
(Campo do Castelo; mains €9.75-12.50; lunch & dinner Mon-Sat)
This bright and buzzing seafood res-
taurant is right outside the old fishing quarter. Fresh grilled fish is available by the kilo,
and equally well loved are the rich seafood stews -
arroz de tamboril
(monkfish rice) and
caldeirada
(fish stew). In a good eating town, Valentim is a top choice.
SEAFOOD
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O Pescador
( 258 826 039; Largo de São Domingos 35; mains €9.50-15.50; lunch & dinner Mon-Sat, lunch Sun)
A
simple, friendly, family-run restaurant admired by locals for its good seafood and tasty
lunch specials (from €6.50).
SEAFOOD
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Zefa Carqueja
(Campo do Castelo; mains €8-25; lunch & dinner)
Barbecue aficionados should head for this grill
house for some of the best barbecue chicken and ribs in northern Portugal. You can also
get barbecued seafood - including lobster. Dine in or line up at the grill and take it away.
GRILL HOUSE
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Drinking & Nightlife
There is a handful of upmarket bars, trendy beer bars and more casual open-air spots on
the waterfront.
Mau Maria
(Rua do Hospital Velho 16; 6pm-2am daily Jul-Aug, 10pm-2am Mon-Sat Sep-Jun)
The historic centre's
coolest bar by far, with a funky all-white interior and a vintage vibe. It sometimes hosts
DJs and concerts. Don't miss the ace champagne sangrias.
BAR
Republica
(Praça da Erva 17-19; 9pm-2am daily summer, closed Sun & Mon rest of year)
This is where the action
happens on weekend nights, at this cosy bar on the old town's main square. T ables spill
out and crowds hang out till closing time.
BAR
CAFE
