We tried nearly every dish that was on the menu. Truly a fantastic meal. The menu changes weekly…read moreand the owners are very passionate about their dishes. A must while in Lagos. The restaurant is very small and is run by the two owners, a married couple. Placing a reservation is recommended

One of those hidden gems, off the main drag in Santa Luzia. From the outside it looks closed,…read moredilapidated even. You must call for reservations, and they don't come easy. Inside, you start to get the feeling that you are dining at your French grandma's home. Duck l'Orange, escargot Burgundy style, lovely entrecôte and a curated french cheese and French wine selection. You won't leave disappointed - guaranteed. Top tip: Reserve well in advance by telephone and you will speak directly to the chef proprietor. He accommodates special diets and if you are lucky enough to score a meal, you will be one of 2 or 3 tables served that evening. Minimum 4 persons for reservations. Pricing is competitive for the region. Don't miss the crème brûlée - flamed table side. Close your eyes and you will think you are dining at a top flight Parisian bistro on the left bank.

I got to Portugal on Tuesday evening (it was actually afternoon but they lost my bag, so...) and…read morewent to a restaurant with Di, where I ordered some beef dish that was very tender, well cooked and garlicky and Di got the cuddle fish and chips that was rather rubbery. The sangria was delicious and hit the spot. We had a bolo that was delicious, wafers with chocolate and crème. Yes desserts in Portugal are going to be most agreeable! The next day, on the drive to Tavira we stopped at some random place off the A2 where we got the same spare ribs (the gizzards simply did not appeal) that sat on stuffing that tasted vaguely of pork fat and overwhelmingly of garlic... this could be going better. There were locals eating with gusto, so it's probably us. Oh yes, I ordered the chocolate mousse... I don't know how they made it taste like that. Finally, after getting and being sent to a hotel that was dark and dank rented for us by VRBO (after missing connection with our landlord) we found a lovely farmhouse suite with a loft we begged Yelp for a decent restaurant, and they served up Restaurant Vincent... oh my, sheer ambrosia! Well, not really, but good food well prepared in a nice environment. So, the meal: I had the goat cheese and tomato tart, the rib eye, and tart tatin; Di got the French onion soup, the sea bass, and cinnamon crème brûlée. Everything was very good, with Di feeling that the fish reached "excellent", start at the top of th Oh, what don't the di do wa no know, but served by Vincent, who does everything, with great wine suggestions. Highly recommended. *a note on a 16€ steak: if you're expecting prime beef... don't. The steak was the best selection of choice beef I've seen in a long time (Vincent may have something on the butcher.) Gristle-free and very flavorful... and perfectly cooked to my request of medium. Vincent goes above and beyond in every way as greeter, waiter, chef and cashier!

This is the only restaurant we returned to twice on our trip to this area. Super friendly service,…read moregreat food, and fair prices. Sea bass and sea bream both great. Lamb was great. Only disappointment was the fish soup. If the French owner recommends any special fish, order it. The French flair differentiates this restaurant from others in a great way. Complimentary shuttle service to your hotel - just ask when you call to reserve. Reserve a day in advance.

Book a table!! Small…read morequaint restaurant, tucked away in the neighborhood and really surprising considering the surrounding. Fantastic seafood on offer, my wife had monkfish kebob, the special for the evening and it was phenomenal. I opted for the mussels and was not disappointed. Service was excellent, desert was excellent, price was excellent. I highly recommend this place for dinner while in town

Absolutely wonderful place. Fantastic service. Had the tempeh starter which was great as well as…read morethe best french fries I've had for years! Lovely tabouleh salad. Really fancied the seitan curry but I've learnt that my eyes are usually way bigger than my belly - next time. Great selection of beers and a nice little patio out the back. Inside has a lovely atmosphere ... dim lighting, great music. I also met the chef who was a wonderful person with great passion. My best dining experience in Portugal. Great vegan options!!

From the owner: We serve 28 different Belgian beers. We have a top cook who makes the best Belgian and…read moreinternational dishes. The restaurant is very modern and also serves as exhibition room for artists. There are live concerts

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

This is the best restaurant that we ate at during our 6+ week visit here. My barber here…read morerecommended it. We ate here twice, but I could have eaten here every night. The staff, especially Edel, was great and very patient with our children. The food was outstanding and the wine was good. Prices were very reasonable for what we received. I recommend the pork cheek and the Francesinha. My children love the beef sandwich. The batatas fritas (French fries/chips) are fresh cut and made. They were quickly devoured. My children recommend the chocolate mousse. I also had banoffee pie and lime pie. All of their desserts are made in-house. The deserts were out of this world, and I highly recommend that you save room in your stomach for dessert. Wine was reasonably priced. A meal like this would have cost twice as much in the US, but it is reasonable even by Portuguese standards. Finish your meal with a 10-year Dow's tawny port and you will be floating in heaven. I would visit Albufeira just to eat here. Highest recommendation!

Excellent French Bistro style restaurant. Run by a French husband in wife team. Husband is the…read morechef, and He is Goooood! My wife's and I agree, it was our best meal we had on our week long trip to Portugal, and that is a high standard. I can't say enough good things about the menu, the wine, the quality food, and the friendly service. We sat in the courtyard... what a wonderful setting. Worth a trip from anywhere in the area.

So it's not Paris, but when you need a crepe or a sandwich, it will do. Nothing special, but good…read morefood with a cozy atmosphere and good service.

Lovely creperie overlooking the beach. We decided to try out the savoury menu. Nice bit of lunch…read moreand cold drinks at reasonable prices. Croque was very filling and was layered with crisp ham. The crepe was delish with edam and lots of onion which I was pleased about :)

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.