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    Restaurante O Cacto

    5.0 (1 review)
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    Casa Chico Ze - Grilled sea bass

    Casa Chico Ze

    4.9(7 reviews)
    1.3 km

    This is my favorite grilled fish place in the Algarve. VERY traditional Portuguese food in a…read morebeautiful old farmhouse setting with indoor and covered outdoor seating options. Always many fresh fish varieties to choose from which change based on what the fishermen catch. They have non fish options as well such as piri piri chicken, pork chops -- but the specialty is fish -- and they do it better than anyone. They also have a really lovely outdoor bar/lounge area. The place sits on the main road (N125) less than 10 minutes east of the city of Lagos. Easy, fast and reasonable Uber or drive. I love the little hit of crunchy sea salt they sprinkle on. Their usual accompaniments (salad, 'kitchen' potatoes with garlic oil, and/or fries) are served family style for the whole table. Nice wines as well. Tables can ask for (or refuse if brought out) the covert consisting of bread, pate, olives. I like their bread but I don't like pate, olives so I don't get those. Another don't skip it here is the Algarvian fig Tarte for dessert.

    Great fish cooked over charcoal by skilled cooks. The fish is always nicely cooked and seasoned…read more This place holds about 200 people but if you show up after 12:30 you'll often have a wait. They're only open from 12-4, six days a week and they close down for a couple of months in January. I've also had the piri piri chicken and that was also good. This place is mostly locals since it's off the tourist path After lunch, take a walk around the grounds.

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    Casa Chico Ze - Lunch spread including sardines and scabbardfish

    Lunch spread including sardines and scabbardfish

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    Tasca da Lota

    Tasca da Lota

    4.8(12 reviews)
    4.4 km

    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.

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    Tasca da Lota - Grilled sardines

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