Ask around Bečići for the best seafood and the answer rarely stays in Bečići — it drifts a kilometre north to Rafailovići, the little fishing village where the boats still land and the konobas line the water. Between the two you get the coast's most reliable seafood cooking: grilled fish sold by weight, calamari two ways, and shellfish buzara in a garlic-and-wine broth. Here are the seafront tables worth booking, what each is known for, and roughly what to pay. For the wider dining picture, see our where to eat in Bečići guide.
At a glance — the seafront konobas
| Restaurant | Where | Known for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant Porat | Rafailovići seafront | Calamari, whole fish, sunset over the boats | €€ |
| Restaurant Atlantic | Rafailovići | Grilled prawns, seafood risotto, shaded garden | €€ |
| Konoba More | Budva Riviera | Home-style Adriatic seafood in a stone konoba | €€ |
| Kapetanova Konoba | Bečići promenade | Grilled fish and risottos right on the bay | €€ |
In one line: for the classic waterfront meal, aim for Rafailovići and one of its family-run konobas — book a sunset table, order the day's catch by weight, and don't skip the black risotto or the buzara.
Why Rafailovići is the seafood heart
Bečići is the beach and the hotels; Rafailovići, about a kilometre north along the promenade, is where the fishing village feel survives. The seafront is a run of konobas — small, often family-run taverns — with tables set almost on the water and the day's catch on ice or straight onto the grill. It's an easy, flat walk from most of Bečići, which is exactly why so many visitors eat their best dinner of the trip here rather than back at the resort strip. If you want the full lay of the land, our Rafailovići guide covers the village itself.
The cooking here follows the Adriatic playbook you'll find all down this coast: keep it simple, keep it fresh, let the fish do the work. A good kitchen is judged on three plates — grilled whole fish, black (cuttlefish-ink) risotto, and shellfish buzara — and Rafailovići's better konobas handle all three well. For the dishes themselves, see our what to eat page.
Restaurant Porat — the Rafailovići institution
Restaurant Porat is the name that comes up first, and with good reason: it's a long-running seafront konoba that has been serving the village for decades, with tables set right above the water and the moored fishing boats below. Reviewers single out the calamari — fried and grilled — as some of the best on this stretch of coast, alongside whole fish and shellfish done simply and well. It carries a strong 4.5-star rating across thousands of reviews, so book ahead for a sunset table; the view over the boats is as much of a draw as the plate. Must-try: grilled squid, fried calamari and the daily catch.
Restaurant Atlantic — garden-terrace seafood
A few steps back from the water, Restaurant Atlantic is one of Rafailovići's most popular seafood spots and the one in this article's photo. Instead of a waterfront rail it gives you a leafy, vine-covered garden terrace — a genuinely cool retreat from the midday sun — and a kitchen with a light touch. The signatures are grilled prawns, octopus, seafood risotto and whole fish, and it holds one of the higher ratings in the village (around 4.7 stars). If you'd rather dine in shade than in sea breeze, this is the pick. Must-try: grilled prawns and seafood risotto.
Konoba More — the characterful stone konoba
For the most konoba-ish konoba of the lot, Konoba More delivers the postcard: a tiny stone frontage hung with fishing nets and blue shutters, a handful of tables tucked into an old lane, and home-style Adriatic cooking. Expect grilled fish and squid, mussels and clams, and the kind of warm, family-run welcome that these places are built on. It's small, so it fills — go early or reserve. Must-try: the mixed grilled-seafood platter.
Kapetanova Konoba — seafood on the Bečići promenade
If you'd rather not leave Bečići, Kapetanova Konoba sits right on the Bečići promenade, with tables under a pergola looking straight out over the bay. It's a relaxed spot for grilled fish and squid, risottos and Adriatic classics, with a sea breeze by day and the lights of the coast on the water after dark. It's the easy, no-walk option for a seafood dinner with your feet almost in the sand. Must-try: grilled fish and seafood risotto.
What to order — and how the pricing works
Adriatic seafood menus have their own logic, and knowing it saves you a surprise on the bill.
- Whole fish is priced by weight, usually per kilogram, not per portion. The waiter brings the catch to the table; you pick one, they weigh it, and the price follows. Sea bass, sea bream and dentex are the usual suspects, grilled and dressed with olive oil and Swiss chard. Always confirm the price before it goes on the grill — a large fish for two can run well beyond a plated main.
- Buzara is the shellfish showpiece: mussels, prawns or clams cooked in a garlic, olive oil, white-wine and parsley broth (a red, tomato version exists too). The best local versions use mussels from the Bay of Kotor, and the broth is the point — order bread to soak it up.
- Black risotto (crni rižot) is rice cooked with cuttlefish ink until jet-black, briny and silky, studded with cuttlefish or squid. It's the single best test of a seafood kitchen; if it's good here, everything else will be.
- Calamari, fried or grilled, is the low-risk crowd-pleaser and Rafailovići does it particularly well.
Comparison: which konoba for which mood
| If you want… | Go to | Why |
|---|---|---|
| The classic waterfront view | Restaurant Porat | Tables over the moored boats, sunset over Rafailovići |
| Shade and a garden terrace | Restaurant Atlantic | Vine-covered courtyard, top rating, grilled prawns |
| The most characterful stone konoba | Konoba More | Nets, blue shutters, home-style cooking |
| To stay in Bečići, no walk | Kapetanova Konoba | Right on the Bečići promenade, over the bay |
All four sit in the €€ band — mid-range by coastal standards, and generally better value than the tourist-priced tables inside Budva's old town. If you're weighing Bečići against Budva for your whole trip, our Bečići vs Budva comparison goes deeper.
Practical tips for a seafood dinner here
- Book a sunset table in July and August — the best waterfront seats in Rafailovići go fast, and the light over the boats is the whole experience.
- Bring cash. Cards are widely taken, but smaller konobas prefer euros, and it smooths the bill (Montenegro uses the euro).
- Walk it off. From central Bečići, Rafailovići is a flat ~1 km stroll along the promenade — no taxi needed, and a lovely walk back after dinner.
- Confirm fish prices by weight before ordering, every time. It's normal, not rude, and it's how locals do it.
- Go early for the small places. Konoba More and the more intimate spots have few tables; first sitting beats the queue.
For the full list of tables in the resort and how the scene fits together, see our restaurants page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best seafood in Bečići?
The best seafood is generally found just north in Rafailovići, the neighbouring fishing village, where waterfront konobas like Restaurant Porat and Restaurant Atlantic grill the day's catch. In Bečići itself, Kapetanova Konoba sits right on the promenade with grilled fish and risottos over the bay.
How much does a seafood dinner cost in Rafailovići?
Most of the village konobas sit in the mid-range €€ band, and generally offer better value than Budva's old-town tables. Whole fish is priced by weight (per kilogram), so a large shared fish can cost more than a plated main — always confirm the price before it's cooked.
What seafood dishes should I try on the Budva Riviera?
Order the three classics: grilled whole fish (dressed simply with olive oil), black risotto made with cuttlefish ink, and buzara — mussels or prawns in a garlic-and-wine broth, best with Bay of Kotor mussels. Fried or grilled calamari is the reliable, lighter option.
Do I need to book seafood restaurants in Bečići and Rafailovići?
In peak July and August, yes — book ahead for a sunset waterfront table, which is the seat everyone wants. The smaller stone konobas like Konoba More have only a handful of tables, so reserving or arriving for the first sitting is the safest bet.
Is Rafailovići far from Bečići for dinner?
No — it's about a 1 km walk north along a flat seafront promenade, roughly 12–15 minutes from central Bečići. No taxi is needed, and the stroll back along the water after dinner is one of the nicer parts of the evening. See our Rafailovići guide for more.
