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!

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.

Can't beat the view, and the food was really good for a beach restaurant! Great for lunch.read more

Seafood (fish stew) was great. Service was great. Views were gorgeous. Found it on Yelp.read more

Casa Nova is a fantastic restaurant in Albufeira, Portugal, on the Algarve. It is located in the…read morevery lively old town area, among a great many shops and restaurants and bars. We ordered the "Algarvian Cataplana," which had a lot of seafood and some very good pork. It was fantastic! To start, my wife had a sangria. The waiter recommended the rosé one, which was a surprise. He brought the sangria in a small pitcher and put the final touches (mixing in some mint) at the table, then poured her glass. We've had sangria all over Spain and Portugal, and this may be the best I've ever tasted (yes, she let me taste). The service was friendly, the pace relaxed, and the energy great. This is well worth finding.

we wanted someplace away from the noisy, busy streets with sports bars. Funny how we found this…read moreplace so close to our apartment and exactly what we wanted. The cataplana was delicious and so filling. We had never had this dish before but looking forward to making it when we get home. The service was fun and attentive. Very good place for you to try.

The view and ambiance is wonderful at La Cigale. As with many places outside the US, be patient…read morewaiting on the check. They expect that you will want to relax and enjoy, and as such, they will not approach with the check for what as for is an uncomfortably long time. My biggest disappointment was the food. I felt that at the price point it should have been elevated, and it was not. Would I go again, yes, but I would not expect an elevated food experience this time.

Great restaurant, wonderful view and delicious fresh seafood. The grilled prawns were delish and…read moreservice was on point. Seabass was good as well

Amazing seafood and incredible service. We had a great dinner and they sold us on the fish. First…read morewe had shrimp and mussels as starters. Both were pretty good. We also had a side of garlic bread. The fish was some of the best I've had followed up with potatoes and salad. Finally I finished my meal with some chocolate and orange cake and an espresso. Definitely a great dinner choice.

Amazing food and pleasant and helpful service. Very fresh fish - they have several catches and…read morebring them out for you to review. Every single thing tasted amazing and I did not get a chance to try dessert as I was so full. Cost for 2 came out to just over 40 euro. Not bad considering the fresh and plentiful fish/shrimp. I'll be back soon for more.

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.

Exceptional food quality. Best meal we had here at in Portugal so far…read more MUST GET: Clams: they use the best quality clams from the local area. Was just the right amount of lemon, garlic,, and good quality white wine. SOLID: grilled sardines: can eat the bones but best if you know how to navigate around the center bone and the side ones. Grilled seabass. Tasty. Good flavors. SKIP: carrot and olives. Nothing wrong but nothing special.

Fantastic service, amazing seafood, and a place to have an unforgettable meal with friends and…read morefamily.

We came on a busy night, they let us get drinks upstairs and wait for a table. They came to get us…read morewithin 20 minutes, brought our drinks down and continued great service. Food and drinks were delicious. Pâté was great, burrata salad was yummy. Passion Fruit mojito was amazing. For main the filet Portuguesa was also amazing. Sea bass was fresh. Desserts were great too. Plus amazing view of the beach. Definitely recommend this place.

This place is a little on the pricer side but worth going to! The seafood is fresh and delicious…read more The space is a good size and they have seating that looks over into the ocean. The service is quick and their many has a lot of options. The octopus was very tender and flavorful!