We had heard great things about F Restaurante, so, we made reservations and we weren't…read moredisappointed. If you're in the Portimoa area and want a dining experience you should make reservations here The restaurant itself is located just off the main road of shops and restaurants that runs parallel to some of the most beautiful beaches in the area. The space itself is very modern and classy without being stuffy or too formal. The restaurant itself almost feels like an elevated enclosed patio that overlooks the ocean The menu offers a variety of dishes from Portuguese classics, sea food, and other cuisines/dishes Our server was very energetic and a little quirky. He made many great recommendations, and he definitely made the dining experience a fun one Some tips: There were a couple of menu items where you needed to request them in advance. One was the beef Wellington as it would take time to prepare. These were items on a set multiple course menu When you're done with dinner you should take a stroll down the main drag and take in the nightlife which is usually very electric You will definitely want to try their sangria. If you haven't tried Portuguese sangria it'll change your life. The oysters were also good exception. As were the Portuguese Teak and the prawns. Ask about their desserts, because they are truly impressive (unfortunately, didn't get a picture or video) Cheers!!

Excellent customer service, the food is of the highest quality, prepared perfectly! And you can't…read morebeat the view! It is our go-to place when we want to treat ourselves or for a special occassion.

They have a great happy hour and tapas! The food was deliciously fresh and so were the drinks!…read more The service was also excellent!

Food was delicious we had a huge group of 9 and they sat us 20 mins before closing and didnt tell…read moreus they were closing and gave us an amazing experience. The waiter was a sweetheart and helped us all have a great time. Since it was closing we were the only ones left and it felt like a private dinner, staff had a smile on their face the whole time. It was great, 10/10 do recommend

The nicest waitress and a SO busy. In a good way! The streets were dead but everyone loved being…read morethere. Locals included. Drinks and food were both incredible. Everyone tried multiple drinks, and all were delicious. Star of the show was the octopus risotto. Goat cheese salad equally delicious. I'm thinking everything is probably incredible so don't skip this place!

Service was excellent. My wife had the burger which was amazing. I had spaghetti with shrimp,also…read morevery good. Nice late back vibe with good music. Highly recommend.

Highly recommended by our Air BNB host for a traditional Portuguese dinner, Mimar did not…read moredisappoint. We ordered an array of items including a bean stew that is popular in Portugal (comfort food-delicious and hearty), cheeses, an omelette, and potatoes and wine. Our total was about €19 for a feast with wine. I'd also like to add that wine was 1,50 euro -- $2USD. What a steal - - and it was good wine. Seating floods from the inside onto the sidewalk. Mimar blends in to the restaurant located next door - the strip appears to be one long restaurant alley. So, if Mimar is too busy you're bound to find something next door.

The octopus tapa was the best that we had during our stay in Portugal. The espresso martini was…read moredelicious as well! The service was great but we ordered the ribeye and it in came in 2 pieces. One of them completely over cooked and gray. The other was completely raw, and still cold. Despite the steak, we still have a great experience sitting outside.

Save yourself the trouble of enduring incredibly bad service (and I'm in Portugal so I don't expect…read moremuch!) and walk 200 feet to Cantinho do Petisco ... comparable prices, delicious food, great service. The food at Retiro is good ... but the time you have to wait for anyone to even come to your table is ridiculous. And then when they DO come, you get to watch them ignore you for 30 minutes when all you've begun with is a half liter of red wine!

Of all the restaurants I have been in Lagos, this one, no daubs was my absolute favourite,…read moreoutstanding food and friendly staff. I definitely recommend this place, have no words to describe how delicious the food was!

We arrived without a reservation at 18:00. After a bit of discussion... We were seated at a two-top…read moreadjacent to the area where pizza was being prepped and cooked in a wood fired oven. It was super fun to watch the men making the breads and pizzas. It turned out to be a great table. We Enjoyed our two appetizers, two wines, two mains and two desserts (see receipt for details). The service was solid, the atmosphere fun, and the food yummy. Thank you Rick Steves for the recommendation

Saw this place written up in a number of tour books. We were warned you needed a reservation…read moreespecially on a Friday night. We attempted to make one online the day of but it never "took". We showed up at 6pm when they opened and got one of the few unreserved tables after being scolded for not having a reservation! Our waitress was helpful and friendly and most of the staff spoke English (it is a tourist town). We started with glasses of house wine 3 Euros each and olives and garlic bread. Both were good. I got the grilled sea bass which was very good with lots of veggies. My wife got the grilled squid which she liked a lot. We splurged on dessert only 5 euros - almond tart and a tiramisu - both were tasty. Nice place, good food - make a reservation a few days in advance!

Mar d'Fora is a wonderful restaurant we recently visited in the Algarve region of Portugal, and the…read morecity of Carvoeiro. The food was excellent, the wait staff was extremely attentive and the view is amazing. We had Fresh Seabass, which the staff prepared for us, table side, along with vegetables and starters that include prawns and oysters. Dessert included, home m-made coconut cream pie and chocolate mousse I would strongly recommend you visit Mar d'Fora!

Absolutely fantastic. Beautiful views. Outstanding service and the food was amazing. Everyone loved…read moretheir meals. Just a short walk up from the main city square. Would highly recommended as it was one of our favorites while we were there. You will not be disappointed. Make reservations in advance so you do not miss out!

Food: I know they're known for being a wine restaurant however came here specifically for the food…read moreand was very well impressed. Ended up ordering the tartar, ceviche and ossobuco which were all delicious! My favorite had to be the ossobuco- soft tender meat and the sauce was just delicious! Cost: Well priced for the quality of the dishes. Had no complaints here! Environment: Clean and cozy, loved the decor- one of the walls were covered with plates and I thought it was extremely beautiful! Service: There weren't a lot of people when we came and so I had no problem with service! We were checked up on well and often enough! Uniqueness: Cute wine bar (would need to come back and try out the wine they have to offer) but the food here was also delicious and would come back here, especially for the ossobuco!

Great little place in Lagos. Fully recommend this place! Try the squid and stuff mushrooms!…read more Loved the staff. Very helpful!