I've been to Bar da Lota a few times with some sailing friends from the Marina. The fish was always fresh and full-flavoured, though some of the methods of cooking are a surprise. For example the sardinhas baked in salt is a strange one, but...More

Prawns - frozen and reheated soft and tasteless. Steak - broiled. Didn’t even ask how I wanted it done. Poor quality meat badly cooked. Couldn’t cook a steak to save his/her life.

Fabulous spot for fresh fish. Looked to get mine with head off which they arranged no problem. Potatoes weren't great, should have ordered chips, but fish was amazing. NOTE - this is a cash only restaurant.

Some people like posh places with linen napkins and flowers on the table and others prefer great fresh local food in a friendly informal atmosphere. If that's you then you will love Lota Tucked away on a corner of the dockyard behind the old railway...More

Have been visiting this place ( my family have lovingly christened “The Shack” because of its architecture) for over 10 years and it just gets better and better. Fabulous fresh fish, good beer, quick service and at a good price. Friendly staff led by the...More

Went there thinking about past experiences, wich had been good but: when I got there the staff was diferent, the nice manager Sara was not in sight, and while I entered the room with my daughter a guy looked at me and turned back to...More

If you like fresh fish, this is a must during your visit to Lagos. This is very popular with the locals and it is advisable to book a table. Prices are very reasonable.