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.

Boneca Bar is a uniquely special spot, and the setting alone makes it worth the trip. no…read more Nestled within the natural rocky bay of Algar Seco near Carvoeiro, the location is genuinely breathtaking and unlike anything you are likely to come across elsewhere. It is the kind of place that sticks with you long after you leave. We stopped by just for ice cream and it did not disappoint, delicious and a perfect match for a warm day by the rocks. The staff were friendly and upbeat, which made the whole stop feel easy and enjoyable. One practical tip worth mentioning is that if you plan on taking your ice cream to go, finding a garbage can in the area is surprisingly difficult. Better to sit down and enjoy it there, which honestly is the right call anyway given the views.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The restaurant is beautifully located. The service was fast and the servers were nice. The Chicken…read morePiri-piri was really good, flavorful and tender, I thought it was spicy because there was red pepper on it when it was served, but it was not. We enjoyed it. The Calamares serving was very small, not worth the €17.50 price. It was overcooked so it was a bit tough.

What an amazing traditional Portuguese restaurant. Great wine great food great service. The shrimp…read moreappetizer in the garlic peppers and herbs was spicy buttery rich deliciously amazing. The octopus grilled definitely had complex textures tender charred grilled tentacles ends. It was great entree. The ribeye was another amazing entree the size portion was fantastic. Seasoned prepared as specified. Tender fatty but not as much as you'd usually expect also it was a boneless steak yet still it was so special. It gets packed Easily but they let you enjoy yourself not a rush to get you out. Wine great food great time with friends and family wonderful city. The fish soup was brothy with a combination of different fish pieces. The lamb chop was tender grilled medium. I do wish it was as seasoned as the ribeye but it was well worth it. The price point for 5 entrees will have you thinking it's not possible. They have fresh fish layed out as you enter.

Great spot in Carvoeiro. Got their early or else would have been turned away. Many people had to…read morereschedule after coming after 630. The food was great: bread, olives, cheese, polvo, Portuguese steak. So full and satisfying. Highly recommend if you're in the area but make a reservation for dinner time unless you like dining before 6

We were looking for good arroz + marisco/cataplana in the area and fell upon this restaurant due to…read morethe positive ratings. Everything we ordered was delicious from the clams bulhao to the arroz marisco to the Algarve tart (best algarve tart we had on our trip). Even the homemade garlic bread was good. Seafood all tasted fresh, staff was pleasant, and the restaurant had a catchy playlist going too. Only downside was how long it took to deliver our main course after starter. We were seated at a table near the front door; perhaps sit at a table closer to the front for better attention.

Jardim Rústico - Albufeira, Portugal…read more If you're anywhere near Albufeira and don't eat at Jardim Rústico, you're truly missing out. We spent a month in the Algarve and ended up dining here at least 10 out of 30 nights. We kept trying to find another restaurant that could compare--and never did. The food is authentic Portuguese cuisine at its finest. The clams, made from the owner's grandmother's recipe, are hands-down the best I've ever had in my life. Honestly, it doesn't matter what you order--everything on the menu is exceptional. Be adventurous. You won't regret it. The restaurant is family-owned and family-run, which adds so much to the experience. Vitor runs the kitchen and delivers incredible food every single night. His wife Ines runs the front with grace and warmth. Luan and Joah were there every evening we visited, offering some of the best service we've ever experienced anywhere--professional, kind, and genuinely caring. The ambiance is casual, quiet, and cozy--it truly feels like home. Every guest is welcomed like family, and this incredible team goes above and beyond to make each night memorable. If you go (and you absolutely should), tell them the Fanellas from Florida sent you. Jardim Rústico is a gem, and dining there was one of the highlights of our trip.

This place is snuggled next to the cliffs. During the day foot traffic is heavy to the beach but at…read morenight the ambience is so romantic. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The food especially the fish is fresh and brought to the table. We had a few cocktails the charcuterie board and the Octopus. The octopus was by far the best I've ever had. Well worth a stop to enjoy this amazing hidden gem in the rocks

Amazing views, great food and friendly service. Have been coming yearly, the ambiance, food and…read moreservice just gets better each time.

El sitio es pequeño.Solo diez mesas para dos. Recomiendo hacer reserva. No admiten tarjetas. Solo…read moreefectivo. La comida es abundante y exquisita. El restaurante es de ambiente familiar.

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.

Phenomenal service and excellent food! Our waiter was so kind and went above and beyond to give us…read morea good experience. The seafood was fresh, delicious, and at a great price. Cannot recommend more highly!!!!!

Fantastic restaurant! We were three hungry Americans looking for fresh, great food and landed at…read moreSansibar. You cannot go wrong with this restaurant. Very large menu. The rosemary chicken, the Seabass and truffle fries are unparalelled. The staff is extremely nice and cares about the food. If you are in the Algarve this place is a MUST!

Casa Nova is a fantastic restaurant in Albufeira, Portugal, on the Algarve. It is located in the…read morevery lively old town area, among a great many shops and restaurants and bars. We ordered the "Algarvian Cataplana," which had a lot of seafood and some very good pork. It was fantastic! To start, my wife had a sangria. The waiter recommended the rosé one, which was a surprise. He brought the sangria in a small pitcher and put the final touches (mixing in some mint) at the table, then poured her glass. We've had sangria all over Spain and Portugal, and this may be the best I've ever tasted (yes, she let me taste). The service was friendly, the pace relaxed, and the energy great. This is well worth finding.

we wanted someplace away from the noisy, busy streets with sports bars. Funny how we found this…read moreplace so close to our apartment and exactly what we wanted. The cataplana was delicious and so filling. We had never had this dish before but looking forward to making it when we get home. The service was fun and attentive. Very good place for you to try.

To put it in short (I could elaborate but I'm too lazy and all in one sentence ); Great…read morepresentation, delicious, traditional, tasty, local, fresh fish and food, bread and olive oil to start is amazing, service is excellent, three or four kind men, one of the was kind enough to help an elderly in my family. Lighting is nice but I'm not an expert.

If you're looking for delicious arroz de marisco (seafood rice) or cataplana de peixe (fish…read morecataplana), Serol is the place to eat! I also highly recommend the shrimp appetizer, house white wine and torta de amêndoa (almond tart). Between the great food and friendly staff, every meal I've enjoyed at Serol has been wonderful!

Amazing small traditional Portuguese workers restaurant. No tourists, only locals. Full meal with…read morecoffee and wine for 8 euro a person. They don't really speak English.