I wanted to change it up from Portugese food for a night and this steakhouse did the trick! The…read morefilet was excellent as well as my wife's swordfish. Very nice outside seat with great service. What more needs to be said?

We had a lovely lunch here. The service and the food were excellent. The steaks were so tender and…read moreperfectly cooked! If you're in the mood for a steakhouse in Faro, this is the place!

I have seldom had more fun eating than at Fernandos Stone Steak house, in Carvoeiro, Portugal…read more Maybe it was the fact I was on holiday - maybe it was the company - maybe it was the freely flowing Portugese beer - but I didn't think that going to a restaurant and then essentially preparing and cooking your own dinner was going to be a barrel of laughs. But it was. It works like this: you are presented with a very hot stone slab, and some raw meat of your choice. The meat can also be prepared with various marinations and methods, but the underlying theme is that it's ready to be cooked. Add a dash of the sauce of your choice, a small amount of garlic butter to the slab (and watch in horror as the table is surrounded by acrid smoke) slice off a little meat, and get cooking. I chose the medley selection, consisting of chicken, pork and steak. All of the meat was fantastic - not an ounce of fat or gristle to be seen. The steak was wonderful - the very fact you could control each tender mouthful - one rare, the next well done, and then apply the sauce of your choice. There were 10 of us at the restaurant - and the waiters were open and friendly. For a while we tried to work out if the owner was German, but then, distracted by some fantastic garlic prawns, the topic was dropped. If you are holidaying in the area - it's worth making a trip to Carvoiero and Fernandos. The atmosphere was lovely, and you'll find your meat cooked to perfection.

What a wonderful way to enjoy a steak - cooked on a stone. The first bite was a perfectly cooked…read moreas the last and I don't how that's possible. Servers were attentive and friendly. We plan on going again before we leave.

Everything here was extremely flavorful! They struggled a little with the meat temps, but that…read moreseems to be the thing here in Portugal. However, the service here was awesome and they gave great recommendations. The mood is very laid back but classy at the same time. The service staff was on point with everything at all points of the dining experience.

My wife and I hadcthe ribeye and filet with mushroom sauce. It was AWESOME. Followed up with and…read moreAMAZING Apple Crumble. If you are in town and want a steak, this is it.

A great place to grab a steak on a stone (cook it yourself) while watching the drunk British people…read morewalking up and down the strip. The steak was perfect (well it should be as I cooked it). It is so much fun to have a hot stone placed in front of you and you get to sear your steak to perfection. I ordered a fillet and the cut of meat was just beautiful. For €22 the ability to cook table side and have a hot bite ready to melt in your mouth on demand is fun and yummy This delicious chunk of meat came with a baked potato and vegetables which I also tossed on the stone after I cooked my steak. The plate came with some dipping sauces and garlic butter. I asked for more garlic butter and cooked everything in it. It was so delicious and the wine list gives you many paring options, but being in Portugal even the house wine is amazing. This area albufera is not for the faint of heart. This is a crazy party zone so go early in the evening if you want some easy people watching and later in the evening if you want to see some really crazy antics. Service is fast and the waiters are attentive.

We love this place , good rustic feel , waiters are well informed and polite. I had the fillet…read moresteak with sautéed potatoes 3 times on the trot and my wife had the lamb chops 3 times as well , all cooked to perfection and probably one of the best steaks I have had , the house wine is fantastic, prices very reasonable, definitely recommend this place and welcomes children.

We had lunch here, the food was good, had the local favorite salted cod, bacalhau. I had the…read moregrilled octopus. Service was good but it wasn't that busy.

I had a horrible experience here. Terrible service, bad food rude staff. There was also a dangerous…read moresituation with the dining room going on.

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

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!

The only place for lunch in SILVES. Not surprised that it's filled with locals. Why don't we have…read moremore fresh sardines in the USA. ?

Embark on a journey where food, culture, and life all come together in a delightful blend of…read moresimplicity and richness. This place is more than just a restaurant--it's an experience that fills your soul. The moment you sit down, you're in no rush. The abundance of tables means you can savor every bite, bask in the atmosphere, and soak in the local charm. Each dish is a celebration of flavors, and if you can finish them all, consider it a triumph! Located near the castle, it's a gateway to a day of exploration. Wander through the town's quaint shops, each one offering a glimpse into the heart of the community. The stories here are alive, woven through the centuries, waiting for you to uncover them. We were recommended by, A true adventurer--relocated from London to Faro over 30 years ago, and he's built a life rich with experience, culture, and family. His mother and brother eventually followed, and together they've found a home that embraces simplicity, yet offers so much depth. Their recommendation was spot on! This place isn't just about great food--it's about perspective. Every meal broadens your understanding of the world. Every interaction enriches your life. You leave not just with a satisfied palate but with a sense of how the world's diversity makes life richer, more flavorful. So go, sit, savor, and see the world differently.

We had a very nice meal here. The piri piri chicken was very tasty. We then had some Dorado fish…read moreand it was cooked jsut right. The Vegatable were a little too cooked but still tasty. We then had the strawberries and cream and they were really nice, better than any of the premade Desserts that a lot of restaurants around here seem to serve. So I would come here for a quick tasty and affordable lunch. Also the service was very friendly and for what its worth the bathrooms were spotless...