Portugal Food Guide: 10 Seafood food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Azinheiro
Reviews on Seafood food in Azinheiro, Portugal including Terra i Mar, Vai e Volta, Mare Shrimp & Stuff, Tapas & Drinks, Cha Cha Cha, Restaurante Prazeres, Piteu da Baixa Mar, Terra i Mar, Terra i Mar, O'Lagar
10. O'Lagar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Julie O
We found this restaurant by accident (the one we were going to was closed on a Tuesday!) after following signs in the olhau/pechau countryside!! We were warmly welcomed without a reservation and received very attentive service. We ordered 2 soups, 4 different main courses, two desserts and coffees plus house wine and water. I'm told the soup was delicious. However, the main courses were absolutely superb. My husband had sardines and he said they were the nicest sardines he had ever had (and they brought them in two batches so they didn't get cold). Our friends had the grilled black pork and the lamb chops. I tasted both of the meats and they were beautiful - full of flavour and the lamb was like a hot knife through butter. I had the pork and clams. The attentive waiter told me that it was a good choice - apparently when the restaurant was founded (37 years ago I think?) this, alongside the cuttlefish were the first two dishes they cooked and they have become their signature dishes. I have to say, it was quite the nicest pork and clams I have ever had - tender pieces of pork and lots of tasty fresh clams in a rich garlicky juice, brought to the table in a sizzling bowl - yum!!! When we finished our main courses the restaurant was filling up and they seemed to lose their way with the service unfortunately and it is for this reason that we have only given 4*. We waited a long time for dessert menu, then to order and the coffees (which we asked for at the same time) took forever to arrive so a disappointing end. Desserts average, good Alentejan house white, plus water and a bill for 75 euros. Very happy customers and if we are in the area again we will definitely eat there.
9. Terra i Mar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By Big_Otter
Ok, keeping quality high over several years is always difficult.This used to be a favourite of ours a few years ago, and during a week would always warrant a couple of visits.As the recent reviews seemed to agree with this, we decided that it was an ideal first night meal, only just reached the Real Hotel Residences that afternoon.The "no brain" option in this area is the paella or cataplana, as even the poorer restaurants can make both of these to a quality well above UK options.Sadly, this restaurant seems to have focussed on spectacular appearance, and lost any appreciation of quality.The Paella turned up with crunchy rice - a feat in itself, and a huge variety of meats and shellfish. Looking good so far, but once you started chewing, it was clear that we may never finish any of the seafood, which was unbelievably over cooked to the (presumed) texture of tarmac.The giant prawns could have saved the day, but they were clearly not completely fresh, and also were tough, and hence inedible.Oh well, there were four or five types of meat to try and save something of the dish, sadly these were either little lumps of gristle, but more commonly cooked to slime, looking all flavour and texture.An attempt to call over staff to discuss the problems went unheeded, and when we had our virtually full Paella Dish removed along with the huge residual food we had tried, there was no interest from the server to discuss the issues, or get someone else over from their team.I realise that this was one meal, on one night, but looking around other tables, it did not appear to be a unique experience.Maybe the Trip Advisor rating is high from the past, and not reflecting the amazing call in quality we experienced.Be WarnedDepois da série de mentiras que disse na sua avaliação depois da sua esposa já o ter feito só lhe temos a dizer que felizmente também sabemos o que é comida pois também vamos muitas vezes comer fora e a Paella que se queixaram estava maravilhosa porque a provamos é obviamente não a Ãamos retirar da conta principalmente depois da vossa triste figura!
8. Terra i Mar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By Big_Otter
Ok, keeping quality high over several years is always difficult.This used to be a favourite of ours a few years ago, and during a week would always warrant a couple of visits.As the recent reviews seemed to agree with this, we decided that it was an ideal first night meal, only just reached the Real Hotel Residences that afternoon.The "no brain" option in this area is the paella or cataplana, as even the poorer restaurants can make both of these to a quality well above UK options.Sadly, this restaurant seems to have focussed on spectacular appearance, and lost any appreciation of quality.The Paella turned up with crunchy rice - a feat in itself, and a huge variety of meats and shellfish. Looking good so far, but once you started chewing, it was clear that we may never finish any of the seafood, which was unbelievably over cooked to the (presumed) texture of tarmac.The giant prawns could have saved the day, but they were clearly not completely fresh, and also were tough, and hence inedible.Oh well, there were four or five types of meat to try and save something of the dish, sadly these were either little lumps of gristle, but more commonly cooked to slime, looking all flavour and texture.An attempt to call over staff to discuss the problems went unheeded, and when we had our virtually full Paella Dish removed along with the huge residual food we had tried, there was no interest from the server to discuss the issues, or get someone else over from their team.I realise that this was one meal, on one night, but looking around other tables, it did not appear to be a unique experience.Maybe the Trip Advisor rating is high from the past, and not reflecting the amazing call in quality we experienced.Be WarnedDepois da série de mentiras que disse na sua avaliação depois da sua esposa já o ter feito só lhe temos a dizer que felizmente também sabemos o que é comida pois também vamos muitas vezes comer fora e a Paella que se queixaram estava maravilhosa porque a provamos é obviamente não a Ãamos retirar da conta principalmente depois da vossa triste figura!
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7. Piteu da Baixa Mar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By edkelly1966
This place had good reviews & always looked busy so we wanted to try it & it took 2 attempts to get a table. We were disappointed. Our wine & bottle of sparking water were both served to the table warm & our food, though lots of it, was very bland & under seasoned. Too many good other eateries in Olhão to warrant a second visit.
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6. Restaurante Prazeres
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1811 reviews
Our aim is to serve delicious and traditional Portuguese food, based on a Mediterranean diet of meat, shellfish and seafood. All our fish is sourced from the local lagoon known as "Ria Formosa". Local produce such as Bread, Wine, Olive Oil and Cheeses are
Reviewed By Sue D
Prazeres was a great success. The food was simple, beautifully cooked and plentiful. We particuIarly enjoyed the specials and the service was warm friendly and fun. This was our favourite of the restaurants along the Av 5 de Out and I happily recommend it
5. Cha Cha Cha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 269 reviews
Local joint slightly off the beaten track, a few steps from Olhaoâs wonderful markets, where we buy whatâs freshest each morning. Fresh tapas/petiscos, salads and a handful of fish and meat dishes every day. Oh, and our desserts are always gluten free. We
Reviewed By AustinSpeedy
Hand written menus with lots of fresh fish, no compromise to tourists, (no chips) and genuinely friendly service. We had different starters ranging from âsheepâsâ cheese with honey, fig, mandarin, goats cheese and honey and tomato and water melon salad with basil. Three of us had the fresh sole and one of us grilled chicken and salad. All our dishes were excellent. Highly recommended.Thank you very much and thank you for being with us!
4. Tapas & Drinks
Overall Ratings
4 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By JAKEdinburgh
Moncarapacho is a sleepy village and in the old town square there are several small restaurants but the busiest tables in the square belong to Tapas and Drinks, grouped under shade giving old trees.. I expected not much when we sat down for a light lunch and saw the thumbnail pictures of assorted foods. What a revelation when our order arrived. The three cheese and ham is extremely well presented and delicious. The staff are friendly and very efficient. The whole lunchtime experience was so good we returned today and once again had excellent service and food. If you are in the area do give this cafe diner a try.
3. Mare Shrimp & Stuff
Overall Ratings
5 based on 343 reviews
Apaixonados pelo Mar e por toda a riqueza que nos dá, temos o camarão como base, sem sermos uma marisqueira. Somos uma Maré de novos sabores, em Olhão.
Reviewed By 323SueW
Up a side street and at first glance doesn't look much but so glad we went in. An interesting shrimp (prawn) based menu nicely explained by a very friendly waiter. We shared a heavenly salmon starter and then had the risotto and the lasagne which were more than the names suggest. Highly recommended.
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2. Vai e Volta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1034 reviews
We are a small restaurant that serves a mix of local grilled fish with " all you came eat" concept .
Reviewed By MathieuBZ
Fish Paradise in East Algarve region !That restaurant serves freshed grilled frish, 12⬠per person and you eat as much as you want.Sea bass, "dourada", chinchard, salmon... were all just great.Staff was extremely nice, helpful and serving food in a great momentum so that you enjoy your time but don't have to wait too long.No booking allowed, go there early, meaning 12am.
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1. Terra i Mar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 643 reviews
Reviewed By Big_Otter
Ok, keeping quality high over several years is always difficult.This used to be a favourite of ours a few years ago, and during a week would always warrant a couple of visits.As the recent reviews seemed to agree with this, we decided that it was an ideal first night meal, only just reached the Real Hotel Residences that afternoon.The "no brain" option in this area is the paella or cataplana, as even the poorer restaurants can make both of these to a quality well above UK options.Sadly, this restaurant seems to have focussed on spectacular appearance, and lost any appreciation of quality.The Paella turned up with crunchy rice - a feat in itself, and a huge variety of meats and shellfish. Looking good so far, but once you started chewing, it was clear that we may never finish any of the seafood, which was unbelievably over cooked to the (presumed) texture of tarmac.The giant prawns could have saved the day, but they were clearly not completely fresh, and also were tough, and hence inedible.Oh well, there were four or five types of meat to try and save something of the dish, sadly these were either little lumps of gristle, but more commonly cooked to slime, looking all flavour and texture.An attempt to call over staff to discuss the problems went unheeded, and when we had our virtually full Paella Dish removed along with the huge residual food we had tried, there was no interest from the server to discuss the issues, or get someone else over from their team.I realise that this was one meal, on one night, but looking around other tables, it did not appear to be a unique experience.Maybe the Trip Advisor rating is high from the past, and not reflecting the amazing call in quality we experienced.Be WarnedDepois da série de mentiras que disse na sua avaliação depois da sua esposa já o ter feito só lhe temos a dizer que felizmente também sabemos o que é comida pois também vamos muitas vezes comer fora e a Paella que se queixaram estava maravilhosa porque a provamos é obviamente não a Ãamos retirar da conta principalmente depois da vossa triste figura!
