The Best Seafood Restaurants in Galicia

Seafood is what Galicia does best — and being surrounded by the Atlantic and the Bay of Biscay, no surprise. From classic cod and hake to octopus, spider crab and clams. Here's a selection of some of the best seafood restaurants in Galicia, in Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña and Vigo.

Seafood restaurants in Galicia

Marisquería Terra Nosa

A classy seafood restaurant in Santiago de Compostela, started as a traditional tavern in 1976. Today bright and elegant, with starters like cuttlefish with onion, anchovy fillet, freshly caught squid and the classic Galician octopus. Mains include razor clams, wild turbot, prawns, grouper, spider crabs and the Basque delicacy goose barnacles.

Rua Nova de Abaixo, 5, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña.

O Gato Negro

Hidden in a small alley of Santiago, a small popular tavern — "The Black Cat". A bit narrow and crowded, but worth it for the fresh seafood: soft clams, crabs, sardine empanadas and great octopus dishes.

Rúa da Raíña s/n, Santiago de Compostela, 15702, Spain.

Restaurante O Fado

On a peninsula by the water in A Coruña. Specialities: razor clams, baked cod, seafood rice, goose barnacles, clams in seafood sauce.

Paseo Marítimo 9, A Coruña, 15002, Spain.

Maruja Limón

In Vigo — Michelin-starred, run by chefs Inés Abril and Rafa Centeno. Seasonal tasting menus in a relaxed setting with intimate spaces in wood and natural stone.

Rúa Montero Ríos 4, Vigo.

O Porton

Near central Vigo on Rúa da Ostras or Rúa da Pescadería. Homey and relaxed. Huge seafood platters, seafood rice and big sharing portions. Try the marinated mussels, octopus with paprika and squid tapas.

Rúa Pescadería, 1 Bajo, 36202 Vigo, Pontevedra.

Pulpeira O Fiuza

In A Coruña, the city's classic spot for Galician-style octopus. Small and basic, with old wine-barrel tables for standing. Octopus-only seafood, plus cold cuts and aromatic Ribeiro wines.

Av. Navarra, 33 BAJO, 15002 A Coruña.

Tira do Cordel

In Finisterre on the Costa da Morte. In an old salting factory from 1812. Specialises in grilled fish over hot embers, plus lobster, king crab, goose barnacles and scallops.

Lugar de San Roque, 2, 15155 Fisterra, A Coruña.

This list is just a tiny sample of places to enjoy this great Galician delicacy. We encourage you to discover more on your route.