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    Calhou

    4.7 (32 reviews)
    ModeratePortuguese, Seafood
    Closed 6:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Salami pizza
    Ro R.

    Authentic, great food, great service, great price! Another unclaimed no fake review place. Highly recommend.

    Wood fired pizza
    Norman L.

    Recommended by multiple travel guides and also by my Airbnb host so we decided we had to try it. I little bit of a walk outside the Lagos city walls but not very far. First impressions was it was very quaint and well decorated and much larger than I expected. We were the first ones there for dinner as we got there right at 6pm on a Saturday and they sat us at a nice table. A few minutes later they asked us to move as they realized they had a reservation for 12 and the best place were the tables nearby, I think they should have anticipated that but at least we had not ordered or anything yet. Service was not real personable considering we were the only ones there but they seemed to be very focused on setting up the reservation signs on the tables. Lesson learned, will get there at 6:30 next time. We ordered an appetizer and wood fired pizza and some of the house white wine. Everything was fantastic, especially the appetizer of pizza crust, goat cheese, arugula and prosciutto. And the presentation was just amazing on the app as well. Pizza was also good but we realized we ordered the same ingredients on our pizza as our app had, next time I will be more careful. They also had local fish, meats and cataplana and it all looked delicious. I would not hesitate to go here again and we made a reservation for Sunday night but had to cancel as my wife was not feeling well, so I missed out on ordering a fish dish. Great local place with fantastic food, just wish they had been a little friendlier, as they were extremely friendly to the regulars and people they recognized from being there before.

    Neopolitan anchovy, basil wood fire pizza
    Kelly M.

    Nice, wood fired, Neopolitan style pizza! Their menu has entrees in addition to pizza but I wasn't interested in those. I popped in on a Saturday around 7. Despite ALL the available tables having reserved signs on them, the lovely hostess (maybe owner), explained 'lots of people come at 20:00'. And there already were multiple tables filled with diners - quite a few larger family groups. A very family friendly place. Calhou is not in a tourist area so it's a very local place. This is the comfy kind of place where you can become a known regular. The hostess said she 'could see I was hungry'. Clearly the fat roll around my middle was hidden by my jacket ;). Can I be out by 20:00? Sim! I will order quick pizza. I sat right at the open pizza oven and watched a couple handsome Portuguese guys expertly working their pizza magic. Delicious pizza - soft dough, blistered, slightly charred crust. Yum! I love how pizza orders get a pizza cutter added to their table setting. I don't know why I didn't get a pic of the wine list but it's cute - printed on a label that wraps around an empty bottle.

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    Kyle N.

    Excellent service, lots of options, delicious food, and a great place for a mid-day lunch. Loved watching the brick oven where they prepare the pizza in full view of the restaurant. This place closes at 3 and reopens for dinner in the evening but be warned; a reservation is a must for dinner. Try all the tapas, the pizza is perfect. No critiques!

    Super menu, Lamb Chops to Cataplana
    Louise B.

    Outstanding value 1.80€ copo/glass for Verde Vinho or 5€ for 1/2 Liter, and amazingly great house wine! Asked to try it first and it was a near 1/2 US pour for taster! Side of Olives dressed in garlic and olive oil were some of the best! Cataplana, traditional metal covered wok had 5-6 pcs bone-in white fish pieces and 6 large head on, shell on shrimp in a tomato onion green red pepper broth, was just ok for us. Glad we tried, just not our fave dish in Portugal. Some house Piri Piri, salt and pepper helped. End of meal comes with some complimentary digestifs, honey licor, Ginga cherry licor and one clear colored aptly named Fire Water, a hard and strong arm brew! Nice touch along with the coffee candy when presented with the bill. Everyone else's food looked superb and sure I ordered wrong for our palate; all the steaks were the thickest cuts I've seen in non-steak houses, traveling for the last month. The octopus salad looked divine...I would return to try other dishes. Waitresses spoke excellent English and service was great. Obrigada!

    David L.

    Off the beaten tourist track. Get some steps in to get up here. Located just past the funeral parlor. Good to know if your trip goes really badly, I had the place all to myself at 2:30 on a weekday. Ordered a lunch of seafood starters, olives and bread. Great assortment of olives, the Ray Fish Mayonnaise was ok. Sardine Pate less appealing. With coffee and a still water it came to less than 14 euros. Friendly waiter. Nice pack on the leftovers The best dish in Portugal is Cataplava, a seafood stew almost always prepared for two, as it is here.

    Lamb chops.  Very flavorful. Keep in mind, meats have a tendency to be prepared on the more 'done' side.
    Mary L.

    Great atmosphere good quick service. The food is good. Some dishes are great and some good. The bread and butter was 4 euro and was not very fresh but the lamb chops were very very good. The pizza is good definitely would get again and good price about 9 euro.have I had better pizza Yes. But it was good and very fresh.

    Rosie S.

    Calhou is a very charming restaurant! The food and wine were amazing!!! The Grilled Sea Bass was super fresh and exceptional!! The Grilled Squid was not overdone and had wonderful flavoring! And they gave you after dinner drinks too!! There was a few dishes we wanted to try but you need to call 24 hours in advance and order them. The next time I'm back in Lagos, I will go back and pre-order!

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    The Cataplana was amazing. We didn't have pizza but this looked fantastic too. Our server was great and the atmosphere was really nice

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    Absolute best pizza ever! Better than anything I had in Italy. The octopus salad is so fresh and full of flavor. 10/10

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    Cristina was a wonderful hostess and her husband works his magic in the kitchen. We ate dinner here 2 out of the 3 nights we spent in Lagos.

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    Tasca da Lota

    Tasca da Lota

    4.8(12 reviews)
    0.9 km

    Amazing fresh seafood food by the ocean, what else can I ask for? We got the fresh sardines, clams,…read moresalmon, and sea bass. We loved everything including the dessert and coffee. The staff was extra nice and helped us money exchange situation.

    A casual restaurant for no-frills Portugese food. My friend and I had some amazing meals while in…read moreLagos, and unfortunately this just was not on par with the seafood we experienced elsewhere. Lota is good for groups and families, wielding picnic style benches, quick service, and affordable prices. But make sure to bring cash! We couldn't believe our eyes at some of the prices (pâté for only 0,6€?? squid for 11,50€??), but quickly learned that this was because the pâté came in a little peel-pack, and the sangria tasted like artificial strawberry juice. However, spend wisely and you will get full. The fish is mostly grilled, with minimal marination or fuss but it does taste pretty fresh. We were brought boiled potatoes and salad to accompany our meal which was a nice balance to the meal. Everything came out pretty quickly and it seemed like the vibe was to get diners in and out just as efficiently. No one was rude per se, but the staff very clearly were just waiting for their shift to be over so they could close up. Despite how convenient this eatery is, it probably wouldn't be on my places to return to when I'm back in Lagos.

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    Tasca da Lota - Grilled sardines

    Grilled sardines

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    Casinha do Petisco

    Casinha do Petisco

    4.7(92 reviews)
    0.5 km
    €€

    El sitio es pequeño.Solo diez mesas para dos. Recomiendo hacer reserva. No admiten tarjetas. Solo…read moreefectivo. La comida es abundante y exquisita. El restaurante es de ambiente familiar.

    My husband found this local gem online and it did not disappoint. Yelp says they open at 6, this is…read moreincorrect. They open at 5:30pm. We got there right at 6 and they gave us one of only 2 remaining tables, telling us we had to be done by 7:30pm. We started with prosciutto & melon which was AMAZING!!!!! And reminded us of Italy. My children got the house style spaghetti which was a cream sauce with tomatoes and ham. Neither kid could get enough! The pasta was soooo tasty. My husband and I shared the Mixed Catalana for 2 - prawns and clams. It was the best meal we had during our almost 2 week trip to Portugal. The broth was so delicious I could've drank it with my spoon. It was loaded with veggies too. Came with white rice on the side and some fried potatoes. Also my husband got a glass of house red wine which was a very generous pour! They only take cash, which we did not know ahead of time. But luckily there's an ATM across the street. They turned tons of people away while we were eating. I guess their system is reservation only from 5:30-7:30pm and then after 7:30pm they allow walks in on a first come, first serve basis.

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    Casinha do Petisco - El sitio no es muy grande. Y es diverso.

    El sitio no es muy grande. Y es diverso.

    Casinha do Petisco - Lo más deseado. Es exquisito.

    Lo más deseado. Es exquisito.

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    O Mexilhão - Octopus with sweet potatoes and salad

    O Mexilhão

    4.9(7 reviews)
    0.5 km

    Unassuming from the outside and not on a main drag, but don't miss a chance to dine here as it's…read moreone of the best in Lagos! Mexilhao is Portuguese for Mussles and you won't find better mussels ANYWHERE!! Different preparations available but no matter how you go, you'll love them!! They also have a Seared Tuna that is fresh, beautiful, delicious and HUGE! Definitely shareable but you won't be disappointed. We didn't try them, but their garlic prawns are raved about, too, and we will definitely try them when we return! Nice wine selection, limited but ample spirits (gin heavy) and beer available as well as soft options. Great service, too!! A gem in Lagos!

    When we first arrived we were the only customers. We were warmly greeted by the owner and his…read moreemployee. The owner was very congenial and talked to us while we perused the menu. We weren't too hungry as we had had a good lunch. We decided to share a small order of the mussels Thai style for an appetizer and an order of lamb chops for our entrée. Even a small order of mussels is a good size. They were delicious. Our order of lamb chops was very nicely cooked and came with French fries. The lamb chops were perfectly cooked and well-seasoned. We were told that if we wanted more fries they would be given to us. We also had a bottle of the house white wine and it was a very good wine. When we were the only customers the owner had his own meal prepared and had it set on the table at the back of the restaurant. As the evening progressed the restaurant became very busy and he had to leave his meal uneaten as there was just himself and his employee to service all the tables. At no time were we left wanting for anything even although they were both run off their feet. I noticed an exchange between the owner and the table behind me that left quite an impression on me and to me it indicated an owner who takes a great deal of pride in his business and wants the very best for his customers. As he presented the dishes to the table he pulled one of the dishes back (I think it was chicken) and said that it looked like it was overcooked and was not acceptable. The customer had not said anything but the owner took it upon himself to pull the dish. He told the customer to order something else off the menu, made some suggestions and said that he would even give him steak (a more expensive entrée) for the same price. What a great family restaurant. It has an owner that cares so much about the quality of his food and the experience that his customers will have. He makes a sincere effort to engage with his customers and he really cares. The prices are more than fair for the quality of the food and the overall experience. We would definitely recommend and we will return on future visits to Lagos.

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    Thai Chili muscles

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    Fried calamari

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    Restaurante Ala do Castelo - Ambiente

    Restaurante Ala do Castelo

    4.1(31 reviews)
    0.8 km

    A lovely family restaurant with the kindest family. Coming here in late October, it's a little less…read morebusy so we were able to slip in for dinner around 8pm without issue. We started with the family lemonade which was so refreshing and had lots of fresh citrus in it. We felt like we were at a family dinner here with how welcoming it was. We got the Sevilla style squid which was ok, the piri piri helped add flavor. The prawns were plump and flavorful in a nice sauce that we used our garlic bread to sop up the flavors. The sea bream was such a nice and light flavor. Crisp on the outside but soft and meaty inside with fries nicely seasoned and cooked. It's off the beaten path a bit on a side street but still central to town.

    We did not have the chance to dine because we were literally yelled at by the door…read more The restaurant was opened as per yelp. The was also opened but ajar. We entered. It was empty so we politely asked if the restaurant was opened and the guy who was sitting on the table (the owner or manager) rudely told us NO NO NO and waved us away. Okay.... just close the doors and update your hours for God's sake. Go learn basic customer service skills. You absolutely need it. Sincerely, A customer all the way from California USA

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    Great news! March 1, we begin the new season 2020! We will be glad to see everyone!

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    Best Cataplana in Lagos Algarve Portugal

    Restaurante Ala do Castelo - The muscles and the avocado and shrimp were amazing!

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    The muscles and the avocado and shrimp were amazing!

    Calhou - portuguese - Updated May 2026

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