Tavira Restaurant

The food and service is amazing here!! We first came to celebrate our wedding anniversary earlier this year, then went back with friends last week. We had great experience both times. Go, you won’t regret it.

We went here for a catered event, and wow were they ill equipped to serve a large group. Service was extremely slow with nobody competently taking charge and the meal took about three hours. We had two five year olds with us who were quite hungry and they did not get their food first, despite us asking if theirs could be expedited. My husband and I ordered the steak medium and medium rare, both were well done and dry. The sides had no discernible seasoning. The Caesar was underdressed and also lacked flavor and freshness. The appetizers were equally underwhelming. The bathroom in the lobby area didn't have a changing table and wasn't especially clean. Sounds like there was maybe a recent change in ownership/management, absolutely not anywhere near a 4 or 5 star establishment.

This place is not worth it. We got Garlic Shrimp and the only taste was old lemon. Grilled Salmon, same deal, tasted like old lemon. Portuguese steak tasted like olives. The bread was stodgy. The chips had a good texture, but needed salt. I can't say anything else positive about the food.

The vibe is definitely tailored for an older crowd.

It seems like some other reviewers mention new ownership. The quality certainly does not match the 4.5 star rating as of this review.

We came to this restaurant for the first time and we’re so impressed with how authentic and fresh everything was. We had an amazing lunch and the waitress could not have been more helpful and knowledgeable. Can’t wait to go back.

I do not recommend this restaurant. A few days ago I went and ordered a Valencian rice and part of it was burnt and the other part raw. For dessert, I ordered a pastel de nata and it took like 15 minutes to arrive at the table. Plus, the bottom of the pastel de nata was like chewing gum, as if it had been microwaved. About 3 years ago I visited this restaurant and the food tasted wonderful, and now it seems they've changed staff or something, but it's not the same anymore. I went wanting to have a good experience and all I experienced was a huge disappointment.

Unfortunately highly disappointed. We went based on the reviews and were surprised by the dishes we were served. We are all Portuguese from Tavira, this was not Portuguese food. The caldo Verde was just water and spicy!? The bife a casa came with burt chip fries, and the bacalhau was an extremely small serving. All of this to say that the price doesn't equate to the quality and experience.
One of the female servers tried to fix the situation but there was no going back.
I wouldn't even give it 1 star.

Incredible food and even better staff! Thank you Ricardo for making our evening amazing! We can’t wait to come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went for lunch and both the food and service quite underwhelming. Nothing we had was delicious—bland piri piri chicken, tasteless fish, terrible gaspacho. Could it be because the longtime owner and chef are gone? Seems like it’s going downhill.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

Great seafood love this place!

UPDATE - Keep reading!!!
Well sadly I must edit my review after dining for lunch yesterday! The new ownership has reduced the quality of this wonderful restaurant! Went for lunch ordered a salad and a burger, nothing else on the lunch menu was of interest all other options were pasta dishes. Well the burger - was actually 2 super thin burgers cooked together so only 1 side of them ever hit the cooking surface and then they were cut in half and placed on 2 "slider" buns!! How about one normal thickness burger on one bun - novel idea!! Was asked if I wanted ketchup for the greasy fries I said yes and was brought an old dirty bottle of ketchup (see for yourself in the pic). No plans to return (at least for lunch) to a place I used to dine monthly! May try dinner again, hopefully will be better than this experience!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

I had not been to Tavira in many years until a couple of weeks ago. I am Portuguese myself, and grew up in an area of the country that is predominantly Portuguese, in addition to having eaten fabulous meals in Portugal. I had a friend come in from out of town and wanted to show them cuisine from my culture, that I grew up on. I had The muscles appetizer and they were absolutely tasteless. The cod fritters also lacked taste. My guests steak was also poorly seasoned. The fisherman’s stew was decent. Then I ordered a pastel de nata for dessert. I was literally served one that had obviously just come out of the microwave and the crust was like rubber, it was not even edible. The service was mediocre. I will not be back. This is not the Tavira of many years ago.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 3

They have a great Happy Hour menu until 6:30 Mon-Fri.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Charming family restaurant with great Portugese food and wine. Nice people and good service.

There were three people celebrating our birthday 's We all ordered the special Snapper and Gazpacho.
You seldom see Snapper on menu .
It was outstanding, hope will be on the menu often
We all enjoyed Gazpacho
Deserts are always good

My husband and I have gone several times and have had excellent meals and service.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salmon Fillet, Salmao Grelhado Grilled Salmon with Potatoes and Vegetables in Lemon-Butter Sauce, Arroz Valenciana, Limoncello Mascarpone Cake

Love the Staff and food here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Special ambiente as it is located in a parking garage. We were not at all disappointed though as the food was exceptionally good. Calamar cooked to perfection, tender new York striploin with a mouthwatering sauce, grilled rock fish on a bed of young spinach. Come here for exceptionally good food!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4