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

I've been introduced to green wine in portugal and have really enjoyed how smooth and refreshing it…read moreis. We started with the caprese salad that was enough for four of us. The bread and olives are enjoyable. We then moved onto the sea bass and spotted bream. I had never had bream it was very good but the sea bass was even better. We ended the evening with gelato Nutella and chocolate. The wait staff was very good. The views of the water are fab.

Great location right on the beach at the Pine Cliffs Resort. It's a nice spot to have lunch or…read moredinner while watching the waves come in and people enjoy the ocean.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

A hidden gem down a rutted road. Yummy seafood and fantastic view. The service is pretty great…read moretoo!

Outstanding food with amazing views...perfect spot after the beach for super fresh seafood! Sangria…read morewas the only thing we didn't like at all, but the food was top notch and the service was friendly/fast!

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.