The restaurant opens from 12-3pm for lunch, and 7-10pm for dinner. We arrived shortly before 7pm,…read moreand there was a line waiting already! The front of the restaurant is for take out customers, while the dining room is in the back. The waiter didn't give us any menu, because chargrilled chicken is all they serve! Not much choice for sides either - salads and fries, take it or leave it. No apologies. It's interesting to see big families having dinner here, hard to imagine, for an American, that they can all manage to be satisfied with the same dish, without some diet or preference in the way. As you can imagine, for a restaurant like this, they do one thing and do it really good. Tender chicken with a wonderful chargrilled flavor. My husband loves grilled chicken so this is like the 4th chicken place we visited on the trip, and this one is the clear winner. The fries and salad are just meh though.

Worth every penny and worth the wait. This chicken and rice is some of the best if not the best…read moreI've ever had. Came fresh and hot! After a short walk back to the hotel. Still hot and fresh! Well it was smelling do good I had to stop on the walk back. I used a tall electrical box as a table and had a few bites. Delicious!

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.

What a wonderful find on our stroll through old town Vila Nova de Milfontes. Friendly and…read morewelcoming cafe with a shelf of books you can read whilst enjoying a cup of coffee. My daughter had bacalhau (cod fish) bruschetta which was loaded with fish, tomatoes and cheese - very flavourful and filling. I opted for pasta with clams - very simple flavours of olive oil, garlic, Parmesan and coriander and it was delicious. Not to be missed is their Almond Tart with Blueberry Chocolate gelato - the tart was a little over baked but it went very well with the gelato which was refreshing. We also ordered freshly squeezed orange and carrot juice which was good but would have been better if the oranges and carrots were chilled. Service was excellent and attentive.

We found this cute place when we arrived in Milfontes. We didn't have a reservation, but they…read moreworked out a table for us. Service all around was excellent. The food however was lackluster. It was greasy and garlicky and lacked flavor unfortunately. I had the fish of the day plate. Others has the burgers (veal and vegan).

***Please note*** This review is for Marufo 1. It is…read moredifferent from Marufo 2. Also, the location provided on Yelp is wrong -- I have submitted an update. *** *** Marufo 1 is an awesome place to eat. They have numerous great dishes but they are really known for 2 things: their grilled chicken and their piri-piri oil. Those who've read my reviews know that I eat a ton of grilled or rotisserie chicken and I'd like to think that I have a pretty good handle on what's good or not. Simply stated, Marufo 1's chicken is legit good, which is impressive because these are not your standard fat American chickens. Smaller chickens are easier to overcook, and that difficulty is multiplied by the fact that they're cooking them over raging hot coals. Yet when these things turn up with their salty & crispy skin, they are perfect. Dip that chicken in that delish piri-piri and heaven awaits. (Pro tip for those who like to dip their french fries in mayonnaise: mix some piri-piri in with the mayo...trust me!) The other shocker was the grilled steak, which was not only delicious but also cooked perfectly! If chicken isn't your thing, don't hesitate to go with the steak. Side note, and this might have been a one-off: the pork was overcooked by quite a bit and it was tough. I might give it another try another day, but I may just stick with the chicken and not risk it.

Piri Piri chicken are tender, juicy and super tasty! We love it here. We take it to go & service is…read moregreat. It can get so busy so try to go as soon as they open at 6 pm. The place is very casual. And best part other than the delicious chicken is that the prices are very reasonable. A must when in the area. Bring your cash & appetite! CASH ONLY HERE

I now understand what they mean by "true Portuguese" restaurants. This was recommended by our local…read moreUber driver and it is tucked away off of the Sesimbra city center. There is a small patio seating area and then about 10 tables or so inside the inviting space. It is full of fish decor and carved wooden chairs and tables. A really charming mom and pop spot. At 7-ish PM were immediately greeted and seated. Given how popular the place supposedly was with locals, we were surprised by so few tables occupied. However, by the time we left a little after 8, the place was full. To our table, they immediately brought bread and a plate of cheeses, sardine pate, and butter. Know that you must pay for all of these and can hand back any items you do not plan to consume and not get charged. We handed back the plate with all but the butter and kept the bread. This was a solid choice and tasty bread. We ordered a curried shrimp stew and a pepper steak with a side of vegetables. The vegetables were a flat Italian green bean and they were expertly sautéed in garlic and butter. The curry was delicious with a seemingly endless amount of shrimp (served over white rice). It cost around 12 euros. The pepper steak was covered in a scrumptious brown sauce and served with both white rice and steak fries and a random few slices of tomatoes. The steak itself was a much thinner cut than they give in the US but was cooked well and was very tender. I was able to eat my portion with a butter knife! My husband and I enjoyed dipping the fries into the steak sauce. If you eat here, plan to pay with euros or a Visa or Mastercard. We had not yet exchanged currency to Euros and my typical travel Amex was giving them issues. It was awkward (but they were very kind and patient as we sought out an ATM). Would recommend. Most locals seemed to be ordering the fried or grilled fish, FYI.

This place was amazing, very authentic Portuguese food. Six minute walk from our hotel. 12-15…read moreeuros each. Mom & Pop restaurant where locals eat. Opens at 7pm, we walked right in, but it got busy shortly there after. We had the grilled fish, potatoes and salad and shrimp curry. I had to try the almond pie for dessert, it was delish! You will love it!!!

So, this restaurant recently changed hands and has a new name. It was delicious. The owner was so…read moregracious and helped with menu choices and translation. I asked for possible lower salt options and he told me the chef would prepare without added salt. Very much appreciated! A very homey spot with nice people. He explained the food is traditional Portuguese.

Hands down the best Portuguese meal I had in Sines. The waitress was accommodating as I do not…read morespeak Portuguese.

We were looking for good arroz + marisco/cataplana in the area and fell upon this restaurant due to…read morethe positive ratings. Everything we ordered was delicious from the clams bulhao to the arroz marisco to the Algarve tart (best algarve tart we had on our trip). Even the homemade garlic bread was good. Seafood all tasted fresh, staff was pleasant, and the restaurant had a catchy playlist going too. Only downside was how long it took to deliver our main course after starter. We were seated at a table near the front door; perhaps sit at a table closer to the front for better attention.

Jardim Rústico - Albufeira, Portugal…read more If you're anywhere near Albufeira and don't eat at Jardim Rústico, you're truly missing out. We spent a month in the Algarve and ended up dining here at least 10 out of 30 nights. We kept trying to find another restaurant that could compare--and never did. The food is authentic Portuguese cuisine at its finest. The clams, made from the owner's grandmother's recipe, are hands-down the best I've ever had in my life. Honestly, it doesn't matter what you order--everything on the menu is exceptional. Be adventurous. You won't regret it. The restaurant is family-owned and family-run, which adds so much to the experience. Vitor runs the kitchen and delivers incredible food every single night. His wife Ines runs the front with grace and warmth. Luan and Joah were there every evening we visited, offering some of the best service we've ever experienced anywhere--professional, kind, and genuinely caring. The ambiance is casual, quiet, and cozy--it truly feels like home. Every guest is welcomed like family, and this incredible team goes above and beyond to make each night memorable. If you go (and you absolutely should), tell them the Fanellas from Florida sent you. Jardim Rústico is a gem, and dining there was one of the highlights of our trip.

From mid 2000s for about 5-6 years we almost lived there every evening when on hols as the boys…read morewere so well looked after and the chicken piri piri was fabulous...in all the American guides too. Anyway its 10 years on almost & I am back with my partner for the first time We flew in to Lisbon on Saturday, drove down & as the first port of call made the 4 downhill bends on foot from the villa for a meal knowing that the little lady who was there before has moved to O Castelo (lunch there tomorrow) - we had heard it was still ok but not as good Well it was fine; service was great (the Ukrainian waitress spoke good English as did the waiter), food ie chicken & chips too...the wine was excellent and great value for money Anyway we will probably go there on our last night too...still on the recommend list for sure..oh dear that means the 4 uphill bends afterwards with a full stomach once again!

To put it in short (I could elaborate but I'm too lazy and all in one sentence ); Great…read morepresentation, delicious, traditional, tasty, local, fresh fish and food, bread and olive oil to start is amazing, service is excellent, three or four kind men, one of the was kind enough to help an elderly in my family. Lighting is nice but I'm not an expert.

If you're looking for delicious arroz de marisco (seafood rice) or cataplana de peixe (fish…read morecataplana), Serol is the place to eat! I also highly recommend the shrimp appetizer, house white wine and torta de amêndoa (almond tart). Between the great food and friendly staff, every meal I've enjoyed at Serol has been wonderful!