Without a reservation on a Sunday evening we stopped at this small restaurant on a popular square…read morein Tavira. Since they just opened we got a table but most were reserved so get a reservation if possible. I started with a glass of local wine which was relatively cheap but the drinks at this place were no bargain. We started with their peeled prawns in piri-piri sauce. The sauce was tasty but once again I was fooled by what they considered peeled in this part of the world. Messy. For my main I got the pork tenderloin braised in a port wine and onion sauce it was delicious but it took almost 45 minutes to prepare (so they claimed when we inquired on where our food was after a long wait). The side of fried potatoes was very good. My wife got the vegetable couscous which was not very exciting but she said "that's what I ordered". Service was good. Overall prices were reasonable but we noted that taxes were not built into prices like some restaurants...

The shrimp appetizer was yummy (12 euros), unfortunately the couscous with veggies was bland,…read moreveggies cooked within an inch of their life (mush) and served barely warmed. I tried some of my dates pork in a port onion reduction--- that was both tasty and served hot Service was solid. We arrived as the place opened, and got a nice 2-top without a reservation. Others were not as I lucky and were turned away.

Best meal I had in Portugal; one of the best meals I had in my life period…read more Stumbled by this place after a beautiful day at Tavira Island. My brother and I split the fried shrimp in garlic sauce (they weren't actually fried) and I split the octopus rice with my cousin. Both were otherworldly The shrimp was subsumed in a garlicky, hot bowl of pure flavor and the shrimp were tender, fresh and tasty. I was digging my spoon through the sauce looking for remaining strands of garlic even after the shrimp was all gone The octopus rice came out in a massive bowl of scalding like soup. This too was incredibly flavorful and we downed the entire bowl which could have fed all four of us For desert I split a slice of Algorvean almond cake and espresso. The cake was delicious and not too sweet Our server was super sweet and gave great suggestions. This place is all about the food and stays true to the flavors of the Algorve. The place is right by the ferry so it's easy to find

Another fan of the garlic shrimp. My wife wanted to share mine and it was hard to give up any of he…read moredeliciousness. Her salad was not as great but the bar was already set pretty high at that point.

It was the best food and service we have had in a long time! Three of us for lunch and we snatched…read morethe last outdoor table. We ordered conquilhas (tiny clams) to start, with the couvert (yummy olives!) We asked our waiter to help us choose a white wine and he was spot on. We added a salad that was so colorful and tasty. Then robalo (whole fish) with roasted potatoes. We skipped dessert, but finished with three coffees. We absolutely loved it! And the view of Ria Formosa!

This restaurant can provide you with large lovely fresh fish but it's expensive when compared to…read moreother restaurants. The room is big enough and nice, and the staff are very friendly and helpful, but it fails by not having a kids menu, and by not being honest about the dishes, as when ordering squids, one night I've got served 2 full squids on the plate, and a few days later when ordering the same plate, I've got served 1 squid in slices... Seriously! If you don't have enough squids just say so, instead of doing this kind of low level trick by disguising the amount in slices!

I never would have found this place if it were not for Bart, the golf pro and all around good guy…read moreat nearby Benamor Golf Club. Thirty of us played 18 holes of wonderful Stableford golf at Benamor, then only 20 headed to Brisa do Rio for dinner because there just was not enough room for all 30 of us. We were met with tables already laden with bottles of water and wine as well as bread, olives, fish pate, and butter. Once we all had been seated, the appetizers started to flow family-style. Fresh octopus sauteed in a zesty tomato sauce, razor clams in olive oil, garlic, and parsley, as well as chevre cheese topped with honey and apricot jam, I believe. They we all sublime. My entree was the lamb chops, four of them, perfectly seared and cooked to a medium rare accompanied by a mint sauce with a bite, likely a bit of a local favorite, piri piri (chilli) sauce. The chops were delish, accompanied by new potatoes perfectly seasoned and roasted to a semi-crispy dark brown. The service was impeccable with three servers keeping watch over our party of 20, replacing empty water and wine bottles and clearing empty plates post haste. The dining room is simple, yet sophisticated with just enough light to be able to read a menu without hurting my light sensitive eyes. There is also a dining room in the back to handle overflow as well as provide a place for wine tastings, from what I understand. An excellent meal and value at 30 Euros for a four course dinner, including wine and coffee, I recommend getting a reservation because they are fully booked pretty much every night. CombatCritic Gives Brisa do Rio 9 Bombs Out Of 10 With Room For An Extra Bomb For When I Return ... More Bombs Are Better!

Jorge was a fantastic host. He made our meal and experience delightful. I can't wait to go back…read moreto Tavira to this very special place.

The food was good! It was a pleasant atmosphere and speedy service: I enjoyed the grilled octopusread more

Been here 2 times now with my family, for a Seafood Rice and Grilled Octopus, and the food is very…read moregood and the staff is very friendly! Only issue is when the restaurant gets crowded, the service get's a bit slow and they can forget you very easily if you seat outside. The location is far away from the town as it sits on the pier, so you need a car, but the view is great!

Amazing food! Had octopus and Seabass. All was cooked to perfection. Simple and quiet service. The…read morecook came out and checked on us a few times and even gave us a cooked oyster for an appetizer.