Top 10 Places to Eat
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1. Quatro Águas, Tavira
Inspiring lagoon views. Try the grilled lamb dishcosteletas de borrego na grelha “a murro”. See Restaurants .
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2. O Patio, Tavira
Splendid, intimate eatery. House specialities include deliciouscataplana de pargo (sea bream).
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3. Casa Velha, Cacela Velha
Set in one of the Algarve’s prettiest hamlets, this quaint eatery attracts an enthusiastic Spanish clientele for itsfeijoada de longueirão (razor clams in bean stew) and other dishes.
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4. Monte do Casal, Estói
An old farmhouse restaurant with tempting fare, including a ravioli of goat’s cheese with red pepper coulis.
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5. Baixamar, Santa Luzia
This premier seafood restaurant is well known for its octopus, but the sautéed tuna is just as tempting. A photograph on the wall taken in 1954 shows Tavira under snow – an occurence unheard of since!
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6. O Ceú, Gorjões
The duck breast in sweet and sour sauce is marvellous, as is the deer in red wine.
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7. Restaurante Ria Formosa, Olhaõ
One local describes this much-loved restaurant as “an ocean under one roof.” The menu bursts with catches such as freshbesugos (mullet).
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8. Os Arcos, Vila Real
A large, cavernous seafood restaurant on the town’s riverfront.
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9. Luís dos Frangos, São Brás de Alportel
Down-to-earth establishment serving up succulent grilled chicken to an eager clientele.
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10. Camané, Ilha de Faro
Famous for itscaldeirada de lagosta (lobster stew) it is open for dinner only in August – bookings required!
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