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    Restaurante Retiro dos Arcos

    Restaurante Retiro dos Arcos

    4.8(4 reviews)
    0.4 km

    One of my favorite low priced Portuguese restaurants in Loule. Across from the Mercado, this…read morerestaurant serves authentic Portuguese seafood dishes and various meat choices as well. Beef and veal cuts are different in Portugal than you may encounter in other European countries and in North America, so ask questions about the cut before ordering. For steak you cannot go wrong with entrecôte (thinly sliced boneless rib eye) or picanha (rump cap) salted and grilled, with boiled potatoes or fries and a simple salad. I usually stick to the seafood offerings and my fave is prawn and monkfish skewers when offered here along with the soup of the day to start. You can enjoy an excellent meal for under 20 Euros, with a glass of wine and dessert. Even less if you order the plate of the day (prato do dia). Wait staff is very attentive and this is an authentic Portuguese restaurant that caters to locals. Not everyone speaks English so practice some basic Portuguese phrases. Use DeepL on your cell phone for help. Top tip: A must get here are the fresh grilled sardines when in season (May - July). A delicacy and they know how to grill these babies. And always end your meal with a "sharino" which is a short espresso with a shot of medronho, the Portuguese version of grappa, distilled from the medronho fruit. Potent and unique to Portugal.

    Simple, lovely portugese food. Owners are an awesome family, the specials are a great deal…read more Focus on: fresh fish, in season. This restaurant is directly across from the Mercado and offers access to fantastic fish. My kids love: the bifa portugese- potatoes and gravy on a big slab of steak. Crowd pleaser. Salads are simple, desserts are fine but not the reason you go. Service is friendly snd lovely, and it's a beloved place by locals.

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    Restaurante Retiro dos Arcos - Beef steak portugese style.

    Beef steak portugese style.

    Restaurante Retiro dos Arcos - Lamb chops.

    Lamb chops.

    Restaurante Retiro dos Arcos - Sardine Pate.

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    Sardine Pate.

    Snack-Bar Nacional - restaurants - Updated July 2026

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