We were looking for good arroz + marisco/cataplana in the area and fell upon this restaurant due to…read morethe positive ratings. Everything we ordered was delicious from the clams bulhao to the arroz marisco to the Algarve tart (best algarve tart we had on our trip). Even the homemade garlic bread was good. Seafood all tasted fresh, staff was pleasant, and the restaurant had a catchy playlist going too. Only downside was how long it took to deliver our main course after starter. We were seated at a table near the front door; perhaps sit at a table closer to the front for better attention.

Jardim Rústico - Albufeira, Portugal…read more If you're anywhere near Albufeira and don't eat at Jardim Rústico, you're truly missing out. We spent a month in the Algarve and ended up dining here at least 10 out of 30 nights. We kept trying to find another restaurant that could compare--and never did. The food is authentic Portuguese cuisine at its finest. The clams, made from the owner's grandmother's recipe, are hands-down the best I've ever had in my life. Honestly, it doesn't matter what you order--everything on the menu is exceptional. Be adventurous. You won't regret it. The restaurant is family-owned and family-run, which adds so much to the experience. Vitor runs the kitchen and delivers incredible food every single night. His wife Ines runs the front with grace and warmth. Luan and Joah were there every evening we visited, offering some of the best service we've ever experienced anywhere--professional, kind, and genuinely caring. The ambiance is casual, quiet, and cozy--it truly feels like home. Every guest is welcomed like family, and this incredible team goes above and beyond to make each night memorable. If you go (and you absolutely should), tell them the Fanellas from Florida sent you. Jardim Rústico is a gem, and dining there was one of the highlights of our trip.

The food here is delicious and staff are lovely. The local class are amazing! Highly recommend.read more

What an amazing experience! The food was amazing, service was fantastic!! You all must go there!read more

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

Overlooking all the action of the marina. Staff were friendly and suggested a great bottle of wine…read more Fish was fresh.

This would have been 5 stars had I known: you have to order at the front!!! We ordered wine and…read more"cover" (common in the Algarve - bread, olives, butter), and waited for our server to return to take our order. And waited. After far too long (we were almost done our wine bottle) I flagged someone who said we needed to order at the front. After that, it was a great experience! You choose what you want from a table of seafood on ice (we did grilled squid for two. The woman showed us the squid, weighed it, went to the back and got another fresh squid when it wasn't enough. Very cool. Others in front of us chose fish and clams from the case that looked incredible). The view of the marina is lovely. Please note - food comes with boiled potatoes (perfectly cooked) and a mixed salad of lettuce, onions, and tomatoes (no dressing, vinegar and olive oil on the side). The squid was cooked perfectly with a lot (a pool) of olive oil (we dipped the potatoes in it), cilantro, and a ton of garlic. Exactly how I like it, but if you don't love garlic, be aware. Ambiance and experience (if you know to order upfront) was awesome. Lots of parking. Enjoy!

Great family-run local's place right on beach, overlooking the water. Super attentive, fast &…read morefriendly service, generous portions & tasty dishes. Had nice wine on offer & huge platters of sides. The owner even showed our three young kids how to de-bone a fillet. Note: to access you must descend ~ 50 stairs. Only open in summer.

The sights here are amazing. The service is good. The food is ok. We had a shrimp cocktail where…read morethe pieces were cut up so I bet there were two shrimp total. We ordered garlic bread that was fine. We also shared a sea bass for four of us. Three of the four of us enjoyed it. I thought it was dry. Served with smashed potatoes

A local establishment for seafood. A simple setup with bright lights, big screen TV to watch the…read moreWorld Cup and very courteous wait staff. Their English is broken but well enough to communicate the need for food. Spanish was much easier to communicate. We ordered the house red wine, made by a local Algarve winery that supplies to several restaurants. It was akin to ordering a Chianti in an Italian joint. It was good wine so don't hesitate to get it. Was recommended to do the "Rodizio". A multi course offering of fresh grilled fish, served like a churrasco - except with fish!. They provide a side of diced tomatoes and onions in a seasoned olive oil dressing that gets replenished if you eat it all. Definitely a must, especially as a palate rest between fish. The food was fantastic! However word of warning to the wise - skip lunch before coming here for dinner. We had 7 courses, all of which were either a whole or half fish. Almost 7 meals in one. All for €25! And super fresh, bone-in delicacy. White fish (forgot what he said) Mackerel Cod Salmon Sea Bass Dorado (golden sea bream) Squid Remember to make reservations if you're here during tourist season it gets busy!

Amazing seafood. The sardine pate and bread with olives is not complimentary for the table but it…read morewas well worth the extra. They have generous portions, and their whole grilled fish are excellent and the algarve salad acts as a fresh foil to the char. All was perfectly cooked, tasty and moist! The octopus special was a show stealer. Textures and taste for each dish we had were spot on.

Loved the open air dining. The service was very good as well as the food. There was an excellent…read morewine selection. We had white wine sangria one night and red sangria another night. Both were excellent.

Really nice place.. Nice people.. Helpful with the menu... Good setting... Lots of regulars it…read moreappeared. Food was very good. Flavorful, prepared nicely, more than enough food, and they brought a bit of dessert wine at the end at no charge. Recommend.

So really bad! About 40 years that I came tomorrow evaristo…read morebeach and I sow always a very good restaurant, with fresh foot from the sea. Yesterday, same name, same place, but everything different. No fish, no grill, burger not good and cold. 1h waiting to be served. Employes nice, but excluding 2 un little more older, young people doesn't understand noting about restauration. Music higher and not appropriated to the restaurant. This is not a restaurant, but a beach snack, but expensive for the service and quality. You feel "arnaque"

This place is out of the way, but it's worth it for the view. You order your meal at the counter,…read moreso you can choose your fish or seafood and watch as it is weighed. You can then choose your seat, and every view is amazing. You order wine at the table and the servers are experts at helping you choose something to go with your meal. The service was some of the most attentive we received in Portugal. Our wine glasses were refilled quickly and we did not wait or feel rushed in any way. The floor to ceiling windows have an unobstructed view to a beautiful beach, which alone is worth 5 stars. The fresh fish and perfectly prepared meats hold up the expectation.

My wife and I actually stumbled across this place while wondering around Faro harbor. The food was…read moresome of the best we had during our time in the Algarve. The dining room is floor to celling Windows which afford a great view of the harbor. The menu is comprised of mostly seafood dishes so we had the seafood risotto. It was fantastic. I think there was a whole bays worth of shellfish in the pot and the rice was cooked perfectly. We also had some excellent Vino Verde is wash it all down. It was great to see the Portuguese grandmas cooking back in the kitchen. My experience has taught me that any place with grandmas cooking in the kitchen is gonna be amazing.

The best fried calamar we ever had. Perfectly cooked. The…read morestaff is always smiling. A bit on the pricey side but the food is very fresh from the vegetable to the fish. Don't sit outside if you are hungry. The smell of the delicious grill will make you want to eat your table cloth. ;p

The restaurant opens from 12-3pm for lunch, and 7-10pm for dinner. We arrived shortly before 7pm,…read moreand there was a line waiting already! The front of the restaurant is for take out customers, while the dining room is in the back. The waiter didn't give us any menu, because chargrilled chicken is all they serve! Not much choice for sides either - salads and fries, take it or leave it. No apologies. It's interesting to see big families having dinner here, hard to imagine, for an American, that they can all manage to be satisfied with the same dish, without some diet or preference in the way. As you can imagine, for a restaurant like this, they do one thing and do it really good. Tender chicken with a wonderful chargrilled flavor. My husband loves grilled chicken so this is like the 4th chicken place we visited on the trip, and this one is the clear winner. The fries and salad are just meh though.

Do one thing and do it well! Best peri peri chicken on our entire 2 week visit to Portugal. Arrive…read moreearly and prepare to wait but it's worth it.