One of my favorite low priced Portuguese restaurants in Loule. Across from the Mercado, this…read morerestaurant serves authentic Portuguese seafood dishes and various meat choices as well. Beef and veal cuts are different in Portugal than you may encounter in other European countries and in North America, so ask questions about the cut before ordering. For steak you cannot go wrong with entrecôte (thinly sliced boneless rib eye) or picanha (rump cap) salted and grilled, with boiled potatoes or fries and a simple salad. I usually stick to the seafood offerings and my fave is prawn and monkfish skewers when offered here along with the soup of the day to start. You can enjoy an excellent meal for under 20 Euros, with a glass of wine and dessert. Even less if you order the plate of the day (prato do dia). Wait staff is very attentive and this is an authentic Portuguese restaurant that caters to locals. Not everyone speaks English so practice some basic Portuguese phrases. Use DeepL on your cell phone for help. Top tip: A must get here are the fresh grilled sardines when in season (May - July). A delicacy and they know how to grill these babies. And always end your meal with a "sharino" which is a short espresso with a shot of medronho, the Portuguese version of grappa, distilled from the medronho fruit. Potent and unique to Portugal.

Simple, lovely portugese food. Owners are an awesome family, the specials are a great deal…read more Focus on: fresh fish, in season. This restaurant is directly across from the Mercado and offers access to fantastic fish. My kids love: the bifa portugese- potatoes and gravy on a big slab of steak. Crowd pleaser. Salads are simple, desserts are fine but not the reason you go. Service is friendly snd lovely, and it's a beloved place by locals.

This small restaurant is located in what the menu says is the oldest and most original building in…read moreLoule. And it is interesting. Looks like inside of an old monastery. Or a barn. It seems to be run by a husband and wife team. He is the waiter and speaks English and French. She is the cook. Menu has a variety of meats and seafood. Even a few vegetables on the side. Extensive wine menu from the many regions of Portugal. Now, just imagine ordering porkchops and applesauce. As you sit waiting all that goes through your mind is just how delicious it could be. And of course the scene from the Brady Bunch when the kid keeps saying to Alice, "porkchops and apple shauce". Then imagine having a pretty good meal along with a nice red wine, finishing with desert before you realize, hey, there was no appleshauce!!! You ask the waiter who basically said, oh yeah, I forgot. Grrrrr. Anyway, not bad. Be sure you get the applesauce if you order the "porkshops and appleshause"

Piri Piri chicken are tender, juicy and super tasty! We love it here. We take it to go & service is…read moregreat. It can get so busy so try to go as soon as they open at 6 pm. The place is very casual. And best part other than the delicious chicken is that the prices are very reasonable. A must when in the area. Bring your cash & appetite! CASH ONLY HERE

Delicious food, but very poor service. It's difficult to get someone to take your order, and if you…read moretry to order more, you might never get it. Forgot to get a sparkling water as part of our original order; it took 20 minutes to finally show up. Ordered extra fries when we ran out; never arrived. When seated, the table hadn't been cleaned from the previous patron, so had to wait at a dirty table for someone to finally show up to clean it. And there are flies *everywhere*. Putting out even rudimentary fly traps would help immensely. The food is good, but quite salty.

I went to have dinner with my service/assistant dog. When I arrived, the lady who said she was the…read moreowner, told me dogs were not allowed. I explained to her that I had a service dog. She said that she did not care. I tried to show her the Portuguese law on service dogs, and my service dog's certification. She refused to look at both, and told me that she did not have to follow the law. She said that she can do whatever she wants in her restaurant. It was a very bad experience...

What a delight to find this restaurant last night, in a delightful part of Loule, beyond the famous…read moreMercado. Walking down, beautiful cobblestone streets, with delightful stores, one arrives at Alfonso III, which is open, bright, and oh so welcoming, not only with its delicious aromas, but by its owners. A full menu awaits you, in several languages, so there is no room for confusion with what is on offer. The fish is fresh and on display, and I would highly recommend the Grilled Dorado. Though full of bones, so pay attention, as they can easily hide, the fish is tender, has a wonderful flavour and is cooked just right. Served with a generous portion of vegetables, carrots, green beans and potatoes, none of which are over-cooked! Really I knew the portion would be way too much for me, but was told by my Portuguese companion that it was not the done thing to take anything away, so sadly I had only a bite of each vegetable, but enough to know each was perfectly cooked. The cafe and vino tinto excellent, but I would suggest a demi-bouteille, (for two people) and not a full bottle as my friend insisted. So when in the town of Loule, do try Alfonso III, and if you are so lucky to stroll back to wherever you are staying and the moon is full, tant mieux. Last night, it was the Full Pink Moon, highlighting a lovely meal, magnificent hosts and a stroll home.

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.

Our dining experience was outstanding, with a couple vegan options. The vegan burger was very good…read more My filet mignon sandwich was outstanding. I would order it again. Each of us ordered a sandwich with a unique bread selection, and all were impressed with the quality. The desserts looked stunning, but unfortunately, we didn't try them. Next time, I will definitely sample a dessert. The restaurant was spotless. The staff friendly.

Awesome! Great place with excellent service!…read moreFood was fresh and delicious. This place reminds you of the past!

Tapas style but the servings were large and everything so well presented and excellent tastes…read more Little gem in an alley.

Our tour guide E'll highly recommended it and now we do too! A tiny place on a narrow avenue…read more Service was great. The food exceptional! Reservations needed. Lots of tapas to share. Highlights included a fig & cheese appetizer, mushroom fennel goat cheese baked in pastry and a tender beef stew. Chocolate fondant is not to be missed. All so good, we have reservations for tomorrow night!

Two bald brothers serving up the fastest and best food in Portugal. Let me say this might be the…read morefinest place in all of the Mediterranean

We went to this restaurant on a busy night. Fortunately, the manager was able to seat us as we…read morewould finish by a certain time. Really interesting menu of tapas and small plates; we had trouble choosing--but everything we had was great. Large wine selection as well. Only sorry we didn't have a chance to go back while still in the Algarve.

The service is fantastic, the people are very friendly and helpful…read more Very cozy place. The food is delicious. I would highly recommend this place.

This place is fantastic! So different to the other restaurants in the area…read more It almost feels like you are eating in someone's house- such a cosy setting. Very relaxed and warm. The owner is such a gent. Genuinely friendly and attentive. The menu isn't too big but everything is done really well! The bring out some nibbles when you sit down and they are fantastic. The shrimp curry was delicious. The chicken curry was also fab. It comes on the bone and normally my mom wouldn't eat it like that but she said the the flavour was fantastic. I had the Mozambique prawns- monster prawns in a gorgeous light sauce/jus. The prawns are de-shelled which avoids you having to do too much work. The rice is perfect. We all managed to squeeze in deserts- a minor miracle given all that we had eaten before. The fig and almond ice cream was a real unusual treat! Absolute star of the show: the Gin and Tonics - Leonel will ask you if you like it a little sweeter or normal- try both but the sweeter version really won my heart!