Cheap Restaurants

Costa Algarvia Brasilia
On a quiet pedestrianised street and close to the marina gardens, Costa Algarvia Brasilia has a modern interior and attractive outside terrace. It's a pleasant and inexpensive spot for fish and grills, or just a drink and snack.

Address: 13–19 Rua D Francisco Gomes | Telephone: 289 823 333 |

Teodósio
This spacious restaurant nestles in the outskirts of Guia, a town famed for its spit-roast birds. It serves pork and beef steaks, too, but as it is also known as King of the Chickens, there's no surprise as to the speciality. Great value and always tasty.

Address: Estrada Algoz, Guia | Telephone: 289 561 318 |

Affordable Restaurants

Nah Nah Bar
Locals say the burgers here are some of the best in Europe and the buzzy cafe-restaurant is a great place to enjoy a range of them for under €10. Also serves good-value pasta and salads.

Address: 11 Travessa do Forno, Lagos | Telephone: 966 207 702 |

Adega Nova
Bustling Adega Nova is a very characterful restaurant in a former warehouse near the station. Diners are packed in on wooden benches, but you can depend on great sea fare, and very prompt service. The house wine is also memorable.

Address: 24 Rua Francisco Barreto | Telephone: 289 813 433 |

Good Quality Restaurants

Rei das Praias
This classy beach restaurants excels in fresh fish and seafood with a menu that usually features sea bass, sea bream, clams, lobster and prawns. A great escape whatever the weather outside, there's also a bar area serving less expensive sandwiches and snacks.

Address: Praia dos Caneiros | Telephone: 282 461 006 |

Dockside
Part of a modern marina-side development, Dockside has a prime location at the mouth of the Rio Arade - if you happen to own a yacht, you can even dock outside. There are fab views and a varied menu that includes various fresh fish and, for the kids, pizzas and snacks.

Address: Marina de Portim | Telephone: 282 417 268 |

Fine Dining Restaurants

Vila Joya
Vila Joya recently retained its two Michelin stars. It sits right on the beautiful Praia da Galé beach, and signature dishes include Atlantic lobster with caviar, oysters and celery ravioli.

Address: Estrada da Gale | Telephone: 289 591 795 |

Cá D'Oro
Set in the exclusive Hotel Quinta do Lago, Cá D'Oro is one of the top Italian restaurants in the region and reliably serves up sumptuous Mediterranean flavours. How about stuffed zucchini blossom with ricotta and pecorino, or free-range chicken with Parma smoked ham, flavoured with truffle butter, rounded off with a cappuccino semifreddo and vanilla crème brûlée?

Address: Hotel Quinta do Lago, Almancil | Telephone: 289 350 350 |