The gastronomy typical of Nazaré is characterized by fish and shellfish dishes of several species and preparation manners. The “Caldeirada” (fish stew), the grilled fresh fish (sardines, horse-mackerels, golden-breams and rock-basses, etc), the “Massa de Peixe” (sort of fish soup with small noodles) with rock-bass or sea-bream, are the most emblematic specialities. The gastronomic offer also includes dishes like “Arroz de Marisco” (shellfish rice), “Açorda de Marisco” (shellfish bread panada), “Arroz de Tamboril” (monk-fish rice) and Cataplanas (with fish or/and shellfish), among others; shellfish like cockles, clams, shrimps and spider-crabs are part of the specialities, which can be tasted in the many restaurants of the town.
Almost impossible to find in the restaurants, but well known and appreciated by all is the sun-dried fish: dried or half-dried (enjoados) horse-mackerel and sardines, among others; can be bought in the Marginal Avenue , in front of the Cultural Centre of Nazaré in the “Estendal” (drying ground).

Támares, sardines (sweets) and Nazarenos are the most important sweet pastries that can be tasted in the many confectioners and pastry-shops of Nazaré.