A Michelin bib gourmand that lives up to its name! I was able to make reservations two weeks in…read moreadvance online. It's very affordable in terms of Bib gourmands. Service was like any other European restaurant. As far as the food comes, it delivered! For bread and butter-my favorite was the orange butter because I wasn't expecting the flavor to come through so well. We started off with the scallops which were cooked to perfection. The prawns in a piri piri sauce had a kick, but nothing overwhelming. I ordered the monkfish and prawn curry-you could taste the coconut. My friend ordered the lamb and that might have been my favorite amongst them. It was so moist and had such good flavor. Almost like a bbq but not so sweet. As far as dessert goes, the creme brûlée was a miss for me. The top lay offered the perfect crack, but underneath it felt too sweet and eggier than most creme brûlées I have had. Now what really sold me was the house dessert. It was so light, fluffy and not overly sweet. The sweet potato fries were so crispy that my friend gave it the highest compliment of saying it didn't need a sauce.

The best food experience we've had in Portugal. Whether you try the ribeye steak, rack of land or…read morefilet of John Dory you will not be disappointed. An excellent menu with something for everyone's tastes. The service is impeccable and the restaurant itself is inviting and comfortable complete with on site parking. We are going back on Sunday!!

THE most amazing meal I've had in my life! It was more of an experience than just a meal. From the…read moretime arrived until we left the staff took incredible care of us and were so nice. Each dish was an assortment of flavors and textures, each one delicious, and combined became exquisite. The sommelier guided our wine selections expertly. We were there for three and a half hours and never felt rushed. It is truly an exceptional experience for the senses.

Dined here numerous times. Outstanding! For my money, consistently the best restaurant in town…read more Fellow diners and friends always put O Tonel in the top 5 in Tavira. Cuisine is Portuguese with style. Try the lamb shank or duck confit. Perhaps the best I have ever eaten in country. Ambiance is cozy and authentic without being ostentatious. Service is prompt and courteous and not intrusive. Good price to value ratio. Like most eateries in Portugal, you can stay as long as you wish. I can dine here every day and not be disappointed or bored with the well curated menu and wine list. Don't miss this tried and true winner.

My husband and I passed by this restaurant when it was setting up for dinner and it looked like it…read morewould be a really cute dining experience. We came back right when they opened for dinner at 7pm and were lucky to grab a table as a walk-in. (The walk-in table was indoors; the rest of the tables, most of which were reserved, were outdoors.) A majority of the patrons had reservations, and many walk-ins after us were turned away or asked to make a reservation for another day. The food was amazing! I got the oysters as recommended by the server. They tasted so fresh and were great with a chilled glass of the house white wine. My husband is a vegetarian and got the pumpkin and goat cheese puff pastry--it was also very tasty. After paying the bill and exiting the restaurant, we were pleasantly surprised by the live music playing outside. We were enjoying it from inside the establishment and thought it was coming from a speaker this whole time! Overall, we had a wonderful evening and would recommend this restaurant to friends and family.

Wide range of tasty menu options. Accommodating and helpful staff. Definitely recommend.read more

From the owner: Good food. Good service, good environment, good music.read more

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

Starters of shrimp salad & olives & bread & cheese & vegetable soup were delicious! The ambience &…read moreservice were excellent! Definitely great place for lunch.

Excelente food and service! They are in a different place,…read morewith a good decoration for the area. They have space inside and outside! I really like to go there!

Fantastic Tapas bar / restaurant. Right by the main car park at Monte Clerigo, it has a very nice…read moreatmosphere and lots of outdoor seating with shade during the lunch hour - we were outside at noon in 28 degree heat, but thanks to the sea breeze and the great service it was a refreshing break. The food is amazing - you must try the moray eel and the garlic shrimp! 10/10, will visit again!

Delicious burger (vegetarian & beef) in a nice Ambiente served by friendly stuff The have pasta…read moreand salads too, recommendation without doubt!

The mussels are amazing. The Black Linguini with salmon and a touch of lemon is to die for! The…read morestaff are so welcoming and caring. On a magical street in Lagos!