Friends open seafood restaurant after paddle sessions
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Six friends in Lisbon, Portugal, transformed their post-paddle tennis tradition of shared meals into a restaurant called Regabofe.
The group initially saw their athletic gatherings as an excuse for elaborate lunches and dinners, cooked by pairs of players and constantly raising the bar for each other. After years of discussion, they decided to open a restaurant, despite reservations about the challenges of the hospitality industry.
They aimed to create a relaxed, “cool” seafood restaurant with high-quality ingredients at a fair price, filling a gap they noticed in the city’s dining scene, places open for late lunches. The restaurant, located on Alexandre Herculano street, features a maritime-inspired decor with a simple and casual atmosphere. Regabofe’s menu focuses on fresh seafood like clams, shrimp, and oysters, alongside meat dishes such as steak and a pork loin sandwich.
The owners also offer a limited wine list and coffee from a local brand. They opened with a “soft launch” in July and are now settling into a regular routine, hoping to become a popular spot for both locals and tourists.
