We stopped here after visiting the fortress in Sagres. That was a great stop and some beautiful…read morevistas. We walked a lot and built up a big appetite. We found this lovely little spot. It was, in a word, fantastic. First off-the service. The gentleman who attended our table was delightful. Patient in explaining the dishes, his favorites (which we ordered), and just a great sense of humor and kindness about him. Next, and importantly, the food was amazing. We had the Stonbass and the Turbot with potatoes and a mixed salad. Grilled to perfection, fresh as could be. The meal was so good. My partner had the lemon meringue (after the pastry chef suggested it). Light and lovely. It was a great meal. A great spot. A great staff. We could not have asked for more. Neither could you. Do it!

Everything was perfect! Highly recommended…read more We made reservations for lunch on a Wednesday. Glad we did. It was very busy. Excellent Sea Bass for my husband. And veggie soup along with algarvian salad for me. Prices were very reasonable. And quality of food was fantastic. Service was impressive. The best part of our entire dining experience was the kind beautiful smile and expert service by the young woman with beautiful black braids. Her name may have been Erika (she's expecting also). What a gem of an employee and definitely an asset to this restaurant. All in all a great lunch at a traditional Sagres family restaurant!!

The food here is delicious and staff are lovely. The local class are amazing! Highly recommend.read more

What an amazing experience! The food was amazing, service was fantastic!! You all must go there!read more

My husband found this local gem online and it did not disappoint. Yelp says they open at 6, this is…read moreincorrect. They open at 5:30pm. We got there right at 6 and they gave us one of only 2 remaining tables, telling us we had to be done by 7:30pm. We started with prosciutto & melon which was AMAZING!!!!! And reminded us of Italy. My children got the house style spaghetti which was a cream sauce with tomatoes and ham. Neither kid could get enough! The pasta was soooo tasty. My husband and I shared the Mixed Catalana for 2 - prawns and clams. It was the best meal we had during our almost 2 week trip to Portugal. The broth was so delicious I could've drank it with my spoon. It was loaded with veggies too. Came with white rice on the side and some fried potatoes. Also my husband got a glass of house red wine which was a very generous pour! They only take cash, which we did not know ahead of time. But luckily there's an ATM across the street. They turned tons of people away while we were eating. I guess their system is reservation only from 5:30-7:30pm and then after 7:30pm they allow walks in on a first come, first serve basis.

The food is amazing! We go there every time we are in the area. Last year, the year before that…read more The service is fantastic! My husband could eat there everyday! It is a small restaurant so you don't go there for the ambiance! It is a family run business.. The chef, his wife, son and son's girlfriend... They work so... well together and are extremely kind. It's best to make reservations as the wait is hideous if you don't. Best restaurant ever!

The best meal of the holiday…read more Not even just the best meal, the Ancora provided the best atmosphere, service and quality of food out of every restaurant we visited. The menu is small and the fish options are regularly changing and updating as to what is fresh catch that day. This meal was for my girlfriends birthday and I had popped in a few days before to book the table and to ask if I could arrange for a birthday 'token' for the girlfriend. I had a cake with a candle in mind but Daniel, head waiter and son of the Chef arranged for some fresh flowers to be set on the table as we arrived - a fantastic touch and one greatly appreciated! On to the food! My girlfriend and I both fancied Seabass so we opted for the large fish to share, this came with potatoes and fresh vegetables. The best part is that they come and Fillet the fish right in front of your eyes. Daniel, head waiter, used just a fork and a spoon to perfectly remove the fish of all bones and place some fantastic Seabass on our plates. Perhaps one of the higher end places in Burgau but most definitely worth the money. Bread starter, Fish dinner for 2 and a bottle of wine set us back €63 euros. €63 euros well spent.

Excellent authentic Portuguese food in an out of the way location. Pick your fish before it's…read moregrilled and pair with a huge salad, potatoes and bread!

Wonderful, fresh seafood. We selected fresh shrimp from the cooler and they prepared. Very…read moredelicious, wonderful lunch at a local, neat little restaurant tucked away in a back corner of Sagres. Great find.

Stopped here on a recommendation from our hotel. View was amazing. Service was excellent and the…read moreseafood was so fresh and delicious. We had the baked goat cheese appetizer that was so good, but not too sweet with the honey. Then had the seafood dish for 2 with 2 different kinds of fish, shrimp, blue mussels and razor clams in a delicious sauce. We couldn't eat it all, but wish we could have. Prices were very reasonable. We plan to go back again tomorrow to try new dishes.

Very bad experience Used to be a typical great Portuguese…read moreRestaurant with great portuguese food. The service and atmosphere is nothing but portuguese now. All service is done in English by people who cant relate to the plates, to the culture or experience that the region and restaurant used to provide. Trully disapointing. I hope one day this restaurant gets back to his roots and embrances that changes were for worst...this may please some visitors and generations...but than you would need to sacrifice the prices as well...we cant keep paying premium price for low quality... Good luck O Paulo Management...hope it changes but in my view...a place to avoid right now...

Amazing fresh seafood food by the ocean, what else can I ask for? We got the fresh sardines, clams,…read moresalmon, and sea bass. We loved everything including the dessert and coffee. The staff was extra nice and helped us money exchange situation.

A casual restaurant for no-frills Portugese food. My friend and I had some amazing meals while in…read moreLagos, and unfortunately this just was not on par with the seafood we experienced elsewhere. Lota is good for groups and families, wielding picnic style benches, quick service, and affordable prices. But make sure to bring cash! We couldn't believe our eyes at some of the prices (pâté for only 0,6€?? squid for 11,50€??), but quickly learned that this was because the pâté came in a little peel-pack, and the sangria tasted like artificial strawberry juice. However, spend wisely and you will get full. The fish is mostly grilled, with minimal marination or fuss but it does taste pretty fresh. We were brought boiled potatoes and salad to accompany our meal which was a nice balance to the meal. Everything came out pretty quickly and it seemed like the vibe was to get diners in and out just as efficiently. No one was rude per se, but the staff very clearly were just waiting for their shift to be over so they could close up. Despite how convenient this eatery is, it probably wouldn't be on my places to return to when I'm back in Lagos.

Barely any wait time, bar is very inviting :) We ended up…read moreordering sea bass for two, along w a salad/ potatoes and broccoli. Every dish was savory and salted/ seasoned to perfection. Price ended up being lower then we expected. Please give this place a try and hope you'll love it as much as we did.

Great seafood! The prices were a bit too high for the fish! The staff were great! A bit…read moreoverpriced but worth visiting if you like fresh seafood

Lovely sea food restaurant, overlooking the beach. The menu is simple: clams and grilled fish. Lots…read moreof it. All fresh and very tasty. And lovely pies for desert. Staff are friendly. Atmosphere is relaxed, no nonsense and low key. The place is filled with locals, which is always a good sign. Really, you can't go wrong here.

Arrived in town and came straight to this restaurant. Best sunset and best grilled Salmonete ever!…read moreExcellent service thanks to Joaquim!

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.