What a good find while traveling around we wondered in this restaurant. Everything was delicious…read moreand the service was excellent!

My husband found this local gem online and it did not disappoint. Yelp says they open at 6, this is…read moreincorrect. They open at 5:30pm. We got there right at 6 and they gave us one of only 2 remaining tables, telling us we had to be done by 7:30pm. We started with prosciutto & melon which was AMAZING!!!!! And reminded us of Italy. My children got the house style spaghetti which was a cream sauce with tomatoes and ham. Neither kid could get enough! The pasta was soooo tasty. My husband and I shared the Mixed Catalana for 2 - prawns and clams. It was the best meal we had during our almost 2 week trip to Portugal. The broth was so delicious I could've drank it with my spoon. It was loaded with veggies too. Came with white rice on the side and some fried potatoes. Also my husband got a glass of house red wine which was a very generous pour! They only take cash, which we did not know ahead of time. But luckily there's an ATM across the street. They turned tons of people away while we were eating. I guess their system is reservation only from 5:30-7:30pm and then after 7:30pm they allow walks in on a first come, first serve basis.

Very nice, homestyle restaurant. Perfectly cooked, grilled fish. Pork and clams were very tasty, as…read morewell. Would definitely recommend for good food in a low key setting.

A lovely family restaurant with the kindest family. Coming here in late October, it's a little less…read morebusy so we were able to slip in for dinner around 8pm without issue. We started with the family lemonade which was so refreshing and had lots of fresh citrus in it. We felt like we were at a family dinner here with how welcoming it was. We got the Sevilla style squid which was ok, the piri piri helped add flavor. The prawns were plump and flavorful in a nice sauce that we used our garlic bread to sop up the flavors. The sea bream was such a nice and light flavor. Crisp on the outside but soft and meaty inside with fries nicely seasoned and cooked. It's off the beaten path a bit on a side street but still central to town.

Great service and exceptional food We got the tapas so we could try a variety. Our waiter was…read moreamazing with great recommendation's. The cheeks were incredibly tender. The beef had a sneaky kick of spice but so yummy. The prawns tasted like they came fresh from the ocean now. So good and great service makes this place a must . Bananas dessert was amazing . Good sangria to top it all off . Come try it when in Lagos Portugal yes

Excellent food and service, though the menu is somewhat limited. The outdoor patio is the place to…read moresit. Sangria was amazing.

Never went here but says that it is permanently closed. This app is making me add more verbiage so…read morehere it goes just so I can enter the post

Easy five stars -- let me tell you, they earned it, from the moment we walked in the door until we…read morepaid our check and went on our way. Tried (hard) to find fault with something and couldn't. Our thoughts: RESERVATION. Make one; though they were empty when we arrived at opening (1900), I'm guessing they are packed during the summer. We made our reservation via email -- prompt response confirming the reservation was received. SERVICE. Absolutely impeccable. If anything, they could be accused of being over-attentive, but I'm okay with that. Friendly, great sense of humor with the kids, and professional. FOOD. Amazing. Sat down to a small appetizer provided by the chef .. ordered a lovely bottle of vinho verde and started the difficult process of choosing our meals. We ordered around the menu .. tomato soup, grilled tuna, pasta dishes .. hubby and I had the tagliatelle with shrimp and it was to die for. DESSERT. Son ordered the lemon crème brulee .. it was pretty wow. A plate of tiny nibbles was brought out from the chef, all of which were very good. Loved the pear sorbet in the tiny chocolate cups .. really nice touch. (PRO TIP: If you plan on ordering the chocolate cake, be sure and tell them when you order your dinner -- daughter wanted this, but we didn't want to sit the 25 minutes it would have taken for them to make it. Nothing to complain about, but wanted to offer up that tip for those of you who may want to take advantage. I have no doubt it was likely divine!) Highly recommend Vivendos -- we will be back again on our next trip to Lagos! Thank you for a lovely evening!

My favorite restaurant hands down from my entire trip! Food so good I'm still thinking about it…read more They get reserved out for dinner time so call ahead we got lucky and were able to be seated but we had to go by a certain time because it was a reserved table for a later time. Regardless this is a must try !!!

Well! Another delicious dinner here in Portugal. Make RESERVATIONS. Don't just show up bc you will…read moreprobably be turned away. I saw a lot of people turned away but it WAS a Saturday. We started with their bread and I really enjoyed there two different options of butter and this ricotta cheese with bacon. For the kids, we ordered the sirloin and split it in half w/ a side order of fries. Kids loved it and I would not be surprised if they cut their own fries since they were so delicious. Wifey got oysters and grilled octopus. Per her, the oysters were delicious and fresh with good sauce. The octopus had great flavor combinations and was expertly cooked. No complaints from her end. I ordered the sea bass with additional vegetables on the side. Wow. It came with this clam rice risotto that was so good with the sea bass. My only complaint was catching a couple of bones in the fish. I definitely recommend stopping here for dinner. We were here right around 1845 which is early for dinner out here. We were the only family seated inside so it was nice and calm. The decor is really nice inside so it's a thumbs up to bring a romantic date.

I've been here several times and the food is delicious. I always get the fresh fish but my wife…read morehas ordered the beef tenderloin on the giant skewer and that's also been good. The place is cafeteriaish and holds about 200 people. Even though it's in a tourist location, the majority of the customers are Portuguese. Food prices are comparable to other local restaurants but the house wines are very reasonable.

i'm reviewing from their temporary location at d. henrique while they renovate their original…read morelocation until ~march or so. our vegetable soup appetizer didn't have much flavor. our grilled squid came out looking good but there was a lingering bitter burnt taste throughout the whole thing so i couldn't enjoy it. grilled sardines were good though. service took a while and the squid was not enjoyable. not sure if it's because theyre renovating but i had higher hopes.

The absolute most gorgeous restaurant. Right above the Praia do Camilo, which provides truly…read morebreathtaking views (and a great opportunity to take photos). The food is equally stunning! Everything we ordered was a hit, even among those that are more new to seafood and more hesitant to try! Octopus with clams: 12/10, so perfectly cooked and delicious Beef steak with pepper sauce: 13/10, we weren't sure if we were actually given the beef steak with mushroom sauce but whichever it was, we thoroughly enjoyed! It was cooked exactly as we ordered it and the sauce was delicious. Grilled Gold Bream: 13/10, also so perfectly cooked, and our server expertly deboned it for us which was kind and helpful. Tiramisu: 10/10, a classic and delicious! Our server in general was funny and kind and we really appreciated him for making the night that much more wonderful.

The food here was very worth the price! We had a reservation for dinner and would highly recommend…read moremaking one, as pretty much every table was covered with a reservation. Try to ask for a table outdoors when you make the reservation. We got lucky and got a table indoors that was right next to the window and had a beautiful view of the beach. We ordered the grilled golden beam and the grilled mackerel with potatoes, vegetables, and bread.

Outstanding food, much better than most of the restaurants in the tourist area of the old city. The…read morefish was amazing and the salads were massive. Staff is very nice. One of the best places you can dine.

This place had a bit of a wait. There was no place to add your name to make sure they remember your…read moreplace in "line." After being seated, we ordered a basket of bread, chorizo, mussels, and fish. The chorizo came out in flames, and we weren't sure when to blow it out lol. The food was pretty good, but not as amazing as I was expecting since it was in the Michelin Guide. We decided to get a slice chocolate cake at the end of our meal, which came with a small scoop of gelato. The dessert was delicious and not too sweet!

I read somewhere that finding authentic Portuguese food in Lagos requires a prayer, a spirit guide,…read moreand the right phase of the moon. NOT SO. You just need to go to Restaurante O Alberto where it's like having dinner with your favorite Portuguese grandparents. We had the seafood rice. I cannot even describe how good this dish was - definitely the best meal we've eaten in all of Portugal and a Top 3 meals of all time for me. It's nothing fancy, but it tastes like love & pride. My only regret is I didn't find this place sooner, because I would have eaten here every night.

Amazing little local spot uphill from the main drag but well worth the short trek! We got there…read morelate but the host offered us some simple eats that satisfied our needs as a treat we met some fun locals who shared lots of cultural info as well as the regional Mindoro (??) a fermented fruit liquor. Great place to check out. Food smelled amazing. I loved our time at this quaint restaurant

Hidden gem! This was a cute decorated place and the food and view did not disappoint. The mussel…read moreand prawn rice dish was perfection! We were able to sit upstairs and we had a great view.

Our best meal in Portugal. Great food, fantastic service…read more An incredible value and should not be missed.