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Dona Bia
Grilled Fish (Turbot or Branzino)
Highly recommended multiple times for being fresh, flavorful, perfectly grilled, and a classic representation of the restaurant's seafood expertise.
Seafood Rice Stews (including lobster and rice with coriander)
Frequently praised as the 'great star' of the menu, with superb taste and memorable flavor, especially the lobster and rice dishes cooked with seafood and coriander.
Garlic Shrimp Appetizer
Described as one of the best ever had, with amazing flavor, highly recommended for dipping with bread.
Filetes de Garoupa com Arroz de Coentros
Mentioned as a favorite dish with outstanding food quality, highlighting the regional traditional food style.
Tiger Prawns
Recommended as a must-try seafood option with excellent taste.
Tamboril with Shrimp
Noted for its incredible freshness, flavor, and lightness, paired with exceptionally good rice.
Prawns and Clams Pasta
Praised for being absolutely perfect and fresh, showcasing the quality of seafood pasta dishes.
Pataniscas and Ovas Grelhadas (as starters)
Described as having magnificent taste and a great way to start the meal.
Chocolate Mousse
Recommended as a great dessert to end the meal.
Hours
| Monday | 12:30 to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12 to 5:30 PM, 7:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30 to 3:30 PM, 7:30 to 11 PM |
| Friday | 12:30 to 3:30 PM, 7:30 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30 to 3:30 PM, 7:30 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 to 3:30 PM |
About Dona Bia
Dona Bia is a restaurant in Comporta, Portugal, known for traditional Portuguese seafood and fish dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh seafood, especially grilled fish, seafood rice, and rice stews, along with the attentive service. The setting is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, with outdoor seating and a reputation for being busy enough that reservations are recommended. The price range is €25–45, which reviewers describe as average for the area and good value for the quality and portions.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked questions
What is Dona Bia known for?
Dona Bia is best known for classic Comporta seafood, especially grilled fish like turbot, grouper, and branzino, plus seafood rice dishes cooked with coriander. Reviewers also call out the fresh, well-executed seafood and say the restaurant is an institution near Comporta beach.
What dishes are most recommended at Dona Bia?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the razor clam rice, filetes de garoupa com arroz de coentros, grilled grouper, turbot, pataniscas, garlic shrimp, and seafood rice stews. The seafood soup and chocolate mousse also get specific praise, and several people mention the rice as a standout part of the meal.
What is the atmosphere like at Dona Bia?
The atmosphere is described as simple, traditional Portuguese, with a casual, cozy, quiet, and slightly trendy feel. It suits groups and solo diners, and reviewers mention charming interiors and outdoor seating, but also note that it can be crowded and lively at peak times.
Is Dona Bia good value, and what is the price range?
Dona Bia is in the €25–45 range, and reviewers often describe it as average for Comporta or not expensive for the quality. The value is helped by generous portions, with one review noting that two dishes for three people were enough to feel full.
Do you need a reservation at Dona Bia?
Yes, reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, and reviews say there is usually a wait. Several diners mention arriving without a booking and being accommodated, but they also warn that the restaurant is often quite crowded.
Is parking available at Dona Bia?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Dona Bia kid-friendly?
Yes, Dona Bia is good for kids.
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