In the south of Portugal, the Algarve is known for its dramatic cliff landscape and condominiums with enviable mansions! In addition to beautiful beaches, there are also great restaurant options in the Algarve, offering everything from typical Portuguese cuisine, with fish and a Mediterranean influence, to more international dishes. I was there recently and made the selection below! Take the opportunity to also read about Tivoli Marina VilaMoura, a luxury hotel in the Algarve.
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Restaurants in the Algarve
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A tradition in the region for 30 years, the restaurant is located in the Ria Formosa Natural Park, overlooking Praia do Ancão! Certainly a beautiful landscape. The menu features Portuguese food with a Mediterranean influence, based on fresh fish and seafood of the day. I loved the crab, a type of crab, stuffed with its own meat, and the shrimp in butter sauce and crispy rice. Furthermore, the restaurant also has a nice rooftop.
End: Praia do Ancão 3404
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PuroBeach Vila Moura
Great tip for those who want something more relaxed and literally on the sand! The Tivoli Marina Vilamoura restaurant is located on the beach, and features cuisine from the Miami-Melbourne-Marrakech axis, but with some local recipes. There are also many starters and seafood-based sharing dishes. I ate some fresh fish which was great, by the way! Good drink options and the DJ’s lively sound complete the experience at PuroBeach.
End: Vilamoura Marina
Lake House
In the most sophisticated area of the Algarve, the restaurant at the Quinta do Lago resort has outdoor tables, facing the lake – very romantic – and also in the lounge. The extensive menu features fresh fish, seafood and seasonal ingredients, as well as options for those who don’t eat seafood. Furthermore, the service is agile, so another good tip on where to eat in the Algarve!
End: Quinta do Lago, Roundabout, 6
Pepper’s Steakhouse
Another Tivoli Vilamoura restaurant, this time a steakhouse, open only for dinner. Beautiful option for carnivores with different cuts, but also offering fish on the menu. In addition, it also has an extensive wine list and elaborate desserts. The view of the Marina adds extra charm and the refined atmosphere invites you to a pleasant dinner for two.
End: Vilamoura Marina
So, if you have plans to go to the Algarve, save these tips now!
Text and photos by Renata Araujo.
