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.

Beautiful location, views, great food, fantastic staff! I got the octopus w/ clams, and we shared…read morethe "shared starter". Everything was delicious, the service was great, and you can take a beautiful walk along the coast before or after your meal if you desire.

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!

As we wandered around downtown at the Albufeira we decided on the beach basket as my wife had seen…read moreit from the beach below during the day. If you think ahead try to get reservations for a seat overlooking the beach from above, we didn't but we were lucky enough to be seated outside so those facing it have a nice view of the ocean, I was the odd man out, what a nice dad I think you're thinking. The service was good although the waiter felt that he had to tell some sort of joke every time he came to the table which wasn't bad but by the end you realized that he was trying to make a joke every time he came to the table. I had the grilled fish, I believe it was golden bream, it was amazing but who doesn't like grilled fish. My daughters shared the Cataplana which was a hit. My wife's polvo was really good and cooked very well. On the "would I go back metre"? Yes but not before I picked through some of the other restaurants around town

Super fresh and delicious grilled seafood! We got the grilled squid which was crunchy, sweet, and…read moredelicious. We also got the grilled sea bass which was tender and flakey. Everything was great.

Overrated, wannabe French Parisian style eatery. Cramped quarters unless you dine 6plus guests -…read morewhich buys you the largest and most roomy table. The chef (Jeremy) is a skilled line cook, producing authentic escargot bourguinon, Beef bourguinon, pate fois gras and sautéed fois gras over brioche with sweet jam/glaze. Warms bread is filed out in small bits with a nice compound butter to match. Steak dishes include a nice entrecôte swathed in a nicely prepared and seasoned wild mushroom ragout. Other cuts like a filet mignon or rib eye are successful because the meat itself (like most Portuguese beef) is properly aged and needs little but a sprinkle of local salts and turn of pepper . For the pescatarians, liocally sourced dorado or robalo filet over creamy local mashed potato's and your choice of two vegetables(I prefer the brocolli rabe or crispy cauliflower) needed here to augment the fish or meat without over saucing). Grilling and crispy sautée on all proteins is usually perfect. . This basic meal with a nice Portuguese red or white (let your host choose the wine pairing - usually a perfect match). A finish with a properly prepared crème brûlée which is bruleed tableside with a flair. Espresso with sharino ( a shot of medronho sguardiente) or a snifter of locally made digestif called beirao closed"s the deal. Now here's the rub. I have eaten here more than a dozen times, almost always for a special occasion hosting out-of-towners, the price to value ratio .is off. With then exception of the escargot (readily available for DIY l, imported from France PRE - frozen and seasoned in shell at Auchan in Faro tor a mere 12 Euro for 2 dozen; a quarter of the restaurant price. The balance of the small menu is basic Portuguese cuisine which gets you up charged to 100 Euro pp or more depending on your wine selections All ingredients are available screamingly fresh at the local Mercado l(where Jetrmyband his front of house partner shops (as I do) // where half dozen fine butchers (""Talho) carry the meat,, and dozens of fishmongers carry fresh morning caught seafood from local waters, Monday through Saturday. Shop at 9:00 am for the best choices. As a local resident I avoid Artefact because it is a cutesy tourist trap, wrapped in a French brioche Special occasion is nice, but easily reproduced by a reasonably skilled home cook. Most local Portuguese restaurants will feed you as well at half the price. Top Tip: Don't buy into Travel advisor ratings. These are subsidized reviews. If you need the occasional snob appeal that Artfact offers, bring 6 guests and be willing to drop a grand. Your guedts will be impressed and well fed. Not the top restaurant in town. Dig deeper in the Tavira periphery and neighboring towns. You will get honest great eats, and a reasonable bill. Better still, source the bestningredients yourself, add some love and you too can have Artefact at home as often as you wish. Your guests will be impressed too.?

In an ancient building in central Tavira, the restaurant's dining areas have a historic, homey feel…read morewith a modern, artistic flair. Paintings by, most likely, local artists provide modern renditions of some of my favorite impressionist and post-impressionist artists, including Degas and Van Gogh. The service was friendly and efficient, but could have been better with water and wine glasses going empty more often than optimal. The food was tasty, but with flaws that prohibit me from giving one of my highest ratings. Our group of 20 stuffed into the small front dining room with little space for patrons or staff to maneuver. The starters were tastefully presented, a multi-level tray with cured meats, sausage. and salamis with a small cup of pate of some sort as well as a cheese tray with assorted sliced cheeses and a cup of orange sauce of unknown origin. The accompanying slices of crusty bread were soft inside and crispy out. The biggest problem was that there were only two trays of meat and cheese per table, making it difficult to get more than a sampling of each. The entree choices were limited to two, fish or steak, both coming with a small portion cauliflower au gratin on the plate. I chose the steak, a sirloin that was perfectly cooked between medium and medium-well so as not to leave too much blood on the plate. My steak was good, but with far too much gristle, causing me to chew and chew and chew and chew (etc., etc.), then swallow rather than spit out a big chunk of, well, you get the idea. They also brought out one small bowl of crispy, homemade french fries (chips to the Brits) to be shared by two people, not nearly enough for those of us who were still a wee bit hungry after the meal. The fries were scrummy, but each person should have received their own portion of fries. The dessert plate, again with one plate for every two people, was tastefully presented with a tiny, flaming copper pot full of brandy being poured on top of both of the two thinly sliced pieces of cheesecake, which was very good. There were also small pieces of cake and two teeny, tiny chocolate truffles that appeared to be homemade and were delicious. Dessert was the highlight of the meal with just enough of each component to have a taste without being overwhelmed by too much sugar. It was a very nice evening, but fell short compared to our previous week's dinner at another central Tavira restaurant where we received a better, more substantial meal and our beverage glasses were regularly topped-up. However, I will return with a much smaller party to see if my experience was merely the result of too many people overwhelming the kitchen and staff. CombatCrtitic Gives Artefact 6 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

Amazing amazing food. Great burrito and vibes. Service was also good. Most definitely recommend!read more

The food was really good, cash only which is kinda u fortunate. The burrito was everything good but…read morechicken was a tad dry. Would def still come again but definitely not my favorite meal in Lagos!

Oh my gosh!!! First time travelling to Salema and stoped for dinner. The food is so good. Lots of…read morebasic pizzas and pasta but the. Apps were awesome! Bilar was just terrific! A standout server. Recommended some great choices!! And the view isn't so bad either. So highly recommended! Great mix of folks and the place was hopping.

Omggoodness by far one of the best Puttanesca sauces I have ever had, and that is my favorite…read moreItalian pasta sauce. We added meatballs for some extra protein. It has a serious kick to it, an added spice I had not had previously. Yuuummmm is all I can say. The shrimp pasta was not my dish, but my friend said it was beyond delicious. Their focacia with garlic was perfect. Should I return to Salema, I am definitely visiting this restaurant again. Highly recommended. Ask to sit by the window as they open them, and the view of the ocean is spectacular. Everyone was very nice, and the service was optimal!!!

A lovely looking restraunt from outside, right beside the Pariso Hotel where we stayed. Ate out…read moreevery night for 2 weeks and dine out every other night at home here in Glasgow, and we have NEVER EVER came across ruder ignorant staff in our life's. My advice is they do not deserve or appreciate your business so DO NOT GO THERE!

I really can't understand the poor reviews here. We have used the Big Shanghai during our last…read morethree visits to Albufeira. Can't vouch for take away service, but the full dining service has always been excellent. I don't know which staff members were rude, they all seemed polite and efficient to me. A couple of the waiters are Portuguese and real comedians. One spotted my camera and offered to take pics of me and my wife without being asked. Another nice touch is the offer of a complimentary glass of port as you pay the bill after your meal. In May we had our glass of port, paid the bill, but didn't leave straight away as we were chatting to the couple at the next table, so up came our waiter and topped up our port glasses for second helpings! The place is always crowded because the food is good and the service is rapid. Apart from the Portuguese staff, the remainder are Chinese (obviously). Some have limited English so they don't say much other than the names of the meals - some people could think they're stand offish - but it's just that they are nervous when trying to converse further. Don't be put off - give this place a try and make up your own mind.

I love fro yo! I especially love getting to choose my own toppings and mixing and matching…read moreeverything! So I was excited to try out Go Go Ice, who do exactly the kind of self-serve soft-serve I like, with home made fro yo, chocolates, cereals, fruits, nuts and syrups, all pay-by-weight. My only regret was picking too small a cup and forgetting to layer the toppings between fro yo flavours!

From the owner: Novo conceito no Algarve de self service de gelado de iogurte. Personaliza o teu gelado como…read moregostas! Temos também bubble tea, crepes, tapiocas, açaí bowls, sumos naturais e bolos caseiros.

Been here for some of the typical "Frango à Guia" while driving around Algarve and just regretted…read moreright away! Even thou the restaurant wasn't busy it took almost 45 minutes to deliver the tiny meals. By the time the chicken arrived at the table, the lettuce/tomato salad that was served at the start was hot and ready to go to the trash, just like the 2 beers! The chickens are tiny! A very small tray! And the staff, Fabrizia something was just incompetent and rude! The place it self it's more like a "tasca" on a car park, ugly and filthy! And when the bill arrived, they charged 2 extra items that we didn't have! Very poor performance and horrible place! Avoid this place at all cost!