So I stayed at an Airbnb next to Wax while on holiday, and since the hosts had recommended it we had to try it. Omg it definitely lived up to the hype. Being on holiday one usually wants to try different restaurants without a repeat, but we actually went to Wax more than once because it was so good. The most important part, the food, soooo good. The fried lulas were oh so crispy and fresh. The black pasta was extremely flavorful, and had so much smoked salmon and shrimp. And the shrimp and smoked salmon sandwich was out of this world! Also, they have an ice cream shop by the entrance with several delicious flavors and generous portions. Besides the amazing food, drinks were delicious, and ambiance was fabulous. Upstairs they have several tables right on the beach, what else could you ask for? read more

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We are staying at an AirBnB directly across the street from Wax. Last night we went there for a light, late dinner. We had wraps made of shrimp, mango and queso creama (like a light cream cheese) garnished with some dark greens I couldn't identify (but definitely not kale; they were very mild flavored). I had my heart set on pizza that I saw on the menu on-line but they weren't serving pizza last night so I was prepared to be disappointed but the wraps were delicious! We also each had a glass of Portuguese green wine with the meal and a bottle of red wine to "take away." Both were recommended by the waitress and both were very good. The entire bill for 2 wraps, two glasses of wine and a carry out bottle of wine was €50. We were so pleased we're going back for breakfast when it opens this morning. read more

When everyone begins violently throwing up seven hours after dinner (4am thank you), and the single only common denominator for the previous 24 hrs was who happened to have ordered smoothies at Wax, it's safe to say it was food poisoning. I'll save you the unsavory details, but this was the worst I have ever seen. And I've seen my share of bodily fluids. Not that this could have been classified as "fluid". The food was good and didn't seem to have any affect on anybody's stomach. The smoothies though.... :( That was not pretty, ladies and gentlemen. Also sad because Wax was located across the street from our beach house and they're the only restaurant who takes visa. But after hours of writhing in pain and sleeping on bathroom floors, no one was attempting Wax again. Air conditioning + free wifi + great service + nice modern decor.. this should have been a 4-5 star experience for a restaurant on the Ria Formosa. But I can't let it slide that they either made those smoothies with old dairy, unwashed fruit, unclean hands or an unclean surface. read more

Wax Restobar - Thumbs up now. But 9 hrs later, that smoothie had everyone hugging the toilets and crying. :O - Lounges Near Me - Faro, 08

I am giving this place four stars based on the location. It is a beautiful view of the ocean from the deck, as you can see from the photos. The service was slow, no one really happily greeted us. We were able to sit down right away as we arrived about 5 PM in the evening on a Tuesday in the summer. There seemed to be plenty of staff but they were not really helpful. I grabbed our own menus and my friend had to shout at the passing waiter to order a beer. The waiter did not stop to ask what I wanted to drink and just kept walking. He brought two beers instead of letting me order something I wanted to drink. So I had to order at that point and send back the extra beer. There were empty tables so I don't know what the issues are with service. I almost didn't order anything to eat as they never came back to ask us what we wanted to eat and when we did finally flag them down I just ordered a sandwich to keep it easy and light. I would recommend this place for drinks As the view is great and it's a beautiful location. Do you not expect prompt service and but be ready to be aggressive with the waiters. I'm not too sure about the food. I see some people posted that the seafood is good but I did not order seafood so I cannot comment on it. So again I can only recommend this restaurant for drinks, not food and very slow service. read more

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Restaurant right on the beach which was extremely nice. So from our experience you kind of have to wait for a table to open up (the ones that are actually on the beach) in order to claim it. We ended up ordering prawns, Greek salad, salmon wrap, and seafood linguine. The prawns were amazing. The Greek salad on the other hand was okay. The linguine seafood dish was way too bland and the pasta was overlooked.. huge let down. The salmon wrap was actually pretty good! Overall everything was okay. read more

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It just doesn't get better than this. Taking a boat, ferry or water taxi to the islands of Faro, stopping here for fresh fish and then taking a dip in the blue ocean. Tip number 1, when on an island order fish! I've made the mistake of ordering beef on an island on a separate holiday and let me tell you I definitely learned my lesson. The fishermen who run this place actually live on the island. They fish daily and yes you can taste the different. I didn't think fish could melt in your mouth until I came here. They cook with simple seasoning but just enough to bring out the flavors. If you can get there then make sure you visit! read more

Wax Restobar - Lounges Near Me - Faro, 08

Wonderful restaurant : decoration +++ waitress +++ kind and with a lot of attention They are very honest they explain me that the fish was a frozen one not a fresh one. The hot chocolat with caramelo and condensed milk (not whipped cream) at the bottom are chocolat on the top is awesome ;) The herbal tea pineapple and Aloe Vera is good too The shrimps (starters) are really really good. read more

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Nice, chill place to stop for lunch, right on the beach. Food is decent. Don't get any of the non-alcoholic cocktails, they're all sugar. Pleasant staff. read more

Great location on a sand spit. Awesome views and ambience. We loved the good food variety and cozy, lowkey atmosphere. Great food! Slow service but it's totally fine due to the laid back vibe. read more

Good food and great variety- 20 Euros bot a very nice lunch for two. Very friendly staff. Would eat there regularly if we were close by. Hal C from Wichita Kansas USA. read more

This place is right on the beach. Ok there are lots of them here but this feels nicer than the others. Almost doesn't matter what you eat as the view is amazing. We had the traditional prego (steak sandwich) and bifana (pork sandwich) - both were very good. The sangria was also great. The kids loved it here too. The staff seemed forgetful but polite..and to be honest the view is so good I didn't care. A table nearby got some burgers that looked pretty good too. Ice cream was delicious and I'm not really an ice cream kinda girl. It has a bit of a cool vibe - decor is nice, lots of low seating downstairs. I really liked it. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Nice vibe! Cute, modern decor and a big patio with great beach view. I came at an off hour for lunch and staff was quick and attentive. My guess is they are probably short staffed during busier hours from previous reviews. Ordered the squid and it was very tasty (but anything drenched in olive oil and served with potatoes should be pretty good). Will definitely be back for my subsequent meals! Going to get some ice cream tonight as well! read more

Wax Restobar - Polvo - Lounges Near Me - Faro, 08

Very inviting restaurant/bar..beautiful views and good food. We had the Frango (chicken sandwich with dill mayo) very nice and served with tons of potato wedges. The Pina colada was OK, not much alcohol but very refreshing. DJ is great in the evenings and entertains the dancing upstairs while downstairs is chilled and relaxed. LOVE the cushions downstairs!!! :) The staff, as previously mentioned, is forgetful but very friendly. We would definitely recommend this place for couples or families. read more

The location of the place is amazing, it is right on the beach. It has a number of different seating areas and has a very laid back vibe. The food was okay, nothing to be blown away by BUT the wait is soooo long. We waited over an hour for a very basic order on a Monday night + at least another 30 for dessert. The servers are nice, they all speak pretty good English and most understand Spanish as well. Again, the vibe and location of the place are great, but I had to give only 3 stars for the ridiculously long wait and the average food combo. I say, it is worth a try, but I recommend looking somewhere else if you are actually hungry or if you want some traditional Portuguese food. read more

Great food and drinks! Nice place where to hide from the hot sun in the middle of day