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!

You can't go wrong with this place. Excellent food, friendly service great atmosphere. Highly…read morehighly recommend!!

By far the best mussels and monkfish we have ever had. The starter oysters were also perfect.read more

Very nice, homestyle restaurant. Perfectly cooked, grilled fish. Pork and clams were very tasty, as…read morewell. Would definitely recommend for good food in a low key setting.

A lovely family restaurant with the kindest family. Coming here in late October, it's a little less…read morebusy so we were able to slip in for dinner around 8pm without issue. We started with the family lemonade which was so refreshing and had lots of fresh citrus in it. We felt like we were at a family dinner here with how welcoming it was. We got the Sevilla style squid which was ok, the piri piri helped add flavor. The prawns were plump and flavorful in a nice sauce that we used our garlic bread to sop up the flavors. The sea bream was such a nice and light flavor. Crisp on the outside but soft and meaty inside with fries nicely seasoned and cooked. It's off the beaten path a bit on a side street but still central to town.

Great food in a unique and fun setting. Few restaurants can match the look and feel this offers…read more Inside is full of fun nautical and local pictures. It's a true European waterfront town vibe with alcove and small area seating. The fish was grilled to perfection. The grilled chicken was tender and tasty. Service was spectacular and fun. Made for wonderful memories.

The food and service here were so good that I'm skipping ahead of the 10+ reviews I still have to…read morewrite for the last 2 weeks I've been traveling just to say: THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! A MUST if you're in Lagos at night. Tried the €50 platter for 2 and the garlic bread, we were unbelievably satisfied. The house white wine was perfect alongside. Very friendly staff all under a beautifully decorated roof, no complaints whatsoever. Physical cash only!!!! Plenty of ATM's nearby if you forget (like I did lol). 10/10 experience

The absolute most gorgeous restaurant. Right above the Praia do Camilo, which provides truly…read morebreathtaking views (and a great opportunity to take photos). The food is equally stunning! Everything we ordered was a hit, even among those that are more new to seafood and more hesitant to try! Octopus with clams: 12/10, so perfectly cooked and delicious Beef steak with pepper sauce: 13/10, we weren't sure if we were actually given the beef steak with mushroom sauce but whichever it was, we thoroughly enjoyed! It was cooked exactly as we ordered it and the sauce was delicious. Grilled Gold Bream: 13/10, also so perfectly cooked, and our server expertly deboned it for us which was kind and helpful. Tiramisu: 10/10, a classic and delicious! Our server in general was funny and kind and we really appreciated him for making the night that much more wonderful.

The food here was very worth the price! We had a reservation for dinner and would highly recommend…read moremaking one, as pretty much every table was covered with a reservation. Try to ask for a table outdoors when you make the reservation. We got lucky and got a table indoors that was right next to the window and had a beautiful view of the beach. We ordered the grilled golden beam and the grilled mackerel with potatoes, vegetables, and bread.

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!

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

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

I've been here several times and the food is delicious. I always get the fresh fish but my wife…read morehas ordered the beef tenderloin on the giant skewer and that's also been good. The place is cafeteriaish and holds about 200 people. Even though it's in a tourist location, the majority of the customers are Portuguese. Food prices are comparable to other local restaurants but the house wines are very reasonable.

Most expensive meal of my month long trip. Food was mediocre but the most frustrating thing was the…read morebad service. Took too long to place our order. The waiter never returned to clear items from the table or check how everything was. We didn't get things that we had ordered. Extremely difficult to get his attention and then no apology when we said we were missing items. Overrated, overpriced and underwhelmed, will not be back.

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!

Eating here was one of the highlights of Lagos. The food was excellent. The service was…read moreimpeccable. And the view unbeatable. If you're in the area - do not miss

Seafood risotto was amazing. Excellent wine selection. Dessert options were OK…read more If the weather is good, the view from outside is amazing. Definitely call ahead to get a reservation. If it's cold/windy it can be less enjoyable outside, although they do provide blankets if it's cold. We went twice over the course of a few days and service was a bit slower one of the times we were there, probably due to how busy they were. Despite that, experience was great both times.