Tropical Seafood: restaurant in Madeira
Tropical Seafood serves seafood, Portuguese and Madeiran cooking in Funchal. Prices are mid-range (€€), the house speciality is Lapas grelhadas (grilled limpets) and booking is recommended.
No-frills seafood specialist on R. Dom Carlos I in central Funchal, lapas (limpets) flame-grilled with garlic and lemon, fresh black scabbard with banana, gambas al ajillo. Locals' choice for affordable seafood done right. Previously known as Marisqueira Tropicana.
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About Tropical Seafood
Tropical Seafood sits in Funchal and serves seafood, portuguese and madeiran food at mid-range prices
Start with the lapas grelhadas (grilled limpets): it is the reason people come back.
Previously trading as Marisqueira Tropicana. The kitchen, menu and address (R. Dom Carlos I 43, 9060-051 Funchal) are unchanged: only the name and signage have been updated.
What to know before you go
- Reserve if you can: weekend dinner sittings go early, and walk-ins after 20:00 often wait.
- Outdoor seating is available. Request it when booking, as it goes first.
- Hours: Daily 11:00–23:00.
- Address: Rua Dom Carlos I 43, 9060-051 Funchal.
- Phone: +351 291 222 743.
- Google rating: 4.0 from over 1,000 reviews.
- Price guide: €20–50 per person.
- Reservations via marisqueiratropicana.com.
- Outdoor seating, vegetarian options and Wi-Fi.
Best time to visit
Year-round. Dinner reservations are tightest from late April to October and over Christmas / New Year; lunch is easier almost any day.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 11:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–23:00
- Friday
- 11:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 11:00–23:00
- Sunday
- 11:00–23:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Funchal, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64790, -16.91180
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Frequently asked
What is Tropical Seafood known for?
Tropical Seafood is known for its lapas grelhadas (grilled limpets), plus a wider seafood, portuguese and madeiran menu.
Do I need to book a table at Tropical Seafood?
Yes, particularly for dinner. A day's notice is normally enough outside August and the Christmas weeks.
How expensive is Tropical Seafood?
Tropical Seafood is rated €€: mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Is Tropical Seafood vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. There are vegetarian dishes on the regular menu rather than a single token plate.
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