Our first dinner at Lagos did not disappoint. Dinner at Taska do Kiko was wonderful. We started…read morewith a few tapas and finished off with main courses. The absolute fave was the pica-pau beef and Portuguese steak. Our server also made wine recommendation for a bottle of Chardonnay that paired well with the Prawn risotto. We were so full, there's no room for dessert. I know, such a bummer.

Great service, great food in a nice joint sitting behind the boats dry dock…read more It's a little tricky to find but well worth the hunt. I enjoyed their tuna entree and was quite full leaving there. Tuna was seared perfectly with a sprinkle of a delicious mix of seasoning. This was accompanied by wilted spinach and super creamy mashed squash. I can't wait to go back for a few tapa very soon!

Food was delicious we had a huge group of 9 and they sat us 20 mins before closing and didnt tell…read moreus they were closing and gave us an amazing experience. The waiter was a sweetheart and helped us all have a great time. Since it was closing we were the only ones left and it felt like a private dinner, staff had a smile on their face the whole time. It was great, 10/10 do recommend

It was a cool evening so we sat inside. They were busy the evening we were there. The service…read morewas very good. We shared an order of mussels in tomato sauce. The mussels were very small and had a very strong taste. I don't think they were fresh. We also had piri piri chicken. This was a large serving and it was very good. We also had meatballs in tomato sauce and Iberian pork with apples. The food with the exception of the mussels was decent. We also had wine with our meal. The servings were a decent size and prices were in line with most restaurants in Lagos. The service was very good. Prices are average and the food is also average. We might return but would stay away from the mussels.

On a tiny alley in the back roads of Old Town Olhão, you will find a tiny tasquinha with old world…read morecharm, excellent service, and outstanding food at very reasonable prices. It is called Tasca O Galo, some calling it Tasquinha O Galo, roughly translating to tavern of the cock (get your mind out of the gutter, it's a rooster dammit). TripAdvisor told us that they opened at 18:00, but they often get things wrong (leading me to tell them to shove my 'Top Contributor' designation a few years back) and we were 30 minutes early for dinner. No worries, we will come back shortly, I told the nice lady who spoke pretty good English. A cute little place, maybe a wine cellar a couple of centuries ago, they have three four-tops and two tables for two, so you had better get there early if you want to eat. There are cocks all over the place in tribute to their name and to the Rooster of Barcelos, one of the most common symbols of Portugal. This tavern has a comfy and homey feel, the perfect spot for a tasty southern Portuguese meal with some influence from a few other delicious cuisines (Belgian/French, Thai, Japanese, Italian, and others). We started with a bottle of 2016 Herdade Grande (€15), a robust red (tinto) from Alentejo, the gastronomical capital of Portugal well known for their excellent wines. Along with the tasty red, we ordered a basket of fresh, homemade breads (€1.50), a delicious olive tapenade (€1), and a bowl of fried potato cubes with slices of savory chorizo (€4) ... YUM! My better half ordered a spinach and cheese omelette (€8.50), more like an Italian fritatta than an omelette, coming with a side of hot, crispy fries. My wife gave me two thumbs-up, a definite winner in her book. I decided on the filet with roquefort sauce (€18), cooked medium/medium-well, also coming with a side of fries, a savory cooked cabbage, that I thought were onions, and a dab of pureed plum compote. The filet, three good size medallions, was one of the most tender cuts of meat in memory and the roquefort sauce sublime, plentiful enough to coat my crispy fries as well. The only faux pas, and I am not sure it was unintentional, was that my filet was cooked much closer to rare than medium/medium-well. I am not a blood lover and normally would have sent it back, but after giving it a try, I found it tender and flavorful without gushing blood all over my decadent roquefort sauce. The chef obviously knows what he or she is doing, but following orders is obviously not a forté. Finishing our meal off by splitting a dark chocolate mousse sprinkled with sea salt and a hint of chili pepper (€3.50), we left very well satiated with thoughts of 'what will I have next time'. Being new residents of Olhão, we will likely be returning to Tasca O Galo for years to come. Less than €38 for a bottle of wine and a meal like that, all I can say is ... HOOAH! CombatCritic Gives Tasca O Galo 9 Bombs Out Of 10 ... With A 1 Bomb Deduction For A Chef Who Thought They Knew Better Than The Customer ... More Bombs Are Better!

We found this place through Yelp and wanted to grab a quick dinner as we were passing through town…read more They had 1 table left for us (we didn't make a reservation, but I would) and they were super nice! We got 2 orders of the tempura shrimp, the vegetable risotto, and the fish and vegetable risotto. Everything was AMAZING. Great shrimp, AMAZING fish and some of the creamiest and best risotto I have ever had and the vegetable risotto was topped with little garlic chips/crisps. Devine. We also got 2 orders of fries, which the server forgot about but when we reminded him they were out super fast. Great. Defiantly recommend if you are in town.

We order expect octopus chorizo & cod o bras, both excellent…read more Sweet potato fries good too. Loved the sangria blanco

Food is the saving grace…read more Our mIxed meat and cheese starter board was great and varied and our 'main' dishes were equally as tasty. We had the chicken, which comes shredded with potatoes (also shredded) and also some amazing Chorizo. The 'chorizo boat' being headline act as it comes to the table and is then set of fire until well smoked. No the downside. It may have been a one-off, but the service wasn't great on this visit. The owner/front of house is lovely and her personality adds an extra element to the dining experience, however the delay in getting a drink and then our food was pushing it. Taste and quality of the food and the nice drinks alongside save this place on this visit from dropping to a 3. Hopefully next time the service is spot on and they can get the 5 their food deserves!

Had a great meal, everything was tasty, we closed down the joint and they didn't care. Service was…read morevery hospitable. We asked for a dessert recommendation and she was spot on with the lemo

Food was excellent and service was so nice! Pumpkin soup, calamari, chocolate cake...all just great!read more

Literally the BEST bacalhau com natas I have ever eaten!!! And, I've eaten a lot of bacalhau com…read morenatas over the years at several restaurants across Portugal and the Greater Toronto Area. Owned by a lovely couple -- she's Portuguese and he's Irish -- who clearly love seeing their patrons enjoy their authentic, prepared-from-scratch meals. We enjoyed chatting briefly with them both during lunch. We couldn't decide whether we wanted to drink the white or red house wine, so our waiter suggested we sample both. He brought use a generous sample and although they both tasted great, we decided on the red. I must admit that when my friend spotted the restaurant from across the street, I was not excited because I thought it was a Churrasqueira grill that featured BBQ chicken. When we checked the daily features menu, I was instantly impressed by the large selection of authentic Portuguese dishes and the reasonable prices. This quickly became my fave restaurant in Albufeira!

Terrible service! Took them over 30 minutes just to take our order and after having been here for…read moreover an hour we are still waiting for our food. (Salads and sandwiches) A place to avoid, at least from july to august

Great beach side bar, had a few snacks and drinks with family after a couple hours in the sun…read more Staff were very friendly and laughed at the majority of our jokes which is always a good thing haha. For those not looking to spend a lot this isn't the place for you as it is pricey. We ended up spending a few hours and definitely a good amount of money here, this was a good thing as they server took us upstairs to a VIP seating area with a million dollar view. Will for sure come back to this bar in the future, had great laughs and just an amazing time

Whenever I visit Faro I try to stop here. They have a great Portuguese craft beer selection, and…read morethe bar tender is very knowledgeable. I speak Portuguese but I hear them explain things in English to visitors also. The beer is always changing so you aren't forced to try the same thing over and over again.

Good beer choices, but service was indifferent. We felt like we were an imposition to the…read morebartender, like she had no interest in helping us find a beer we liked.

We found this place on Yelp and Google. Highly rated. It is only open 7 pm to 10 pm. The menu…read morechanges daily and there are 5-6 choices. Tonight we shared the piri piri chicken, very hot sauce, and sea bass. Service was quick and the place was immediately full at seven. We ordered a bottle of Portuguese house red wine for $7.50. It was a 2021 edition but was really good, an Alicante Bouchet grape originally from France but transported to southern Portugal. The owner cooks the fish to order on a charcoal grill and it melted in your mouth. We also tried the house specialty, piri piri chicken. The chicken was so tender! We ordered the piri piri on the side as it is very hot. Our sides were chips, french fries in the US, which were addicting and a Portuguese salad with lettuce, onions, tomato, cucumbers and marinated green pepper in a tasty red wine vinegar dressing which perfectly complimented the fried and rich foods. The restaurant is very humble and a challenge to find but if you are in Alvor Lagos Portugal, make the effort to find it in the central part of town. Parking is a challenge and the payment is cash or debit card only, but you will not regret your decision. Thanks for a great last dinner in Portugal.

Simple healthy food at very reasonable prices. A go to place for lunch. 1/2 chicken with fries…read morealong with a side salad is around €10. You can't get hurt