42 Best Seafood Restaurants in Faro

“One of the best places to dine in the center of Faro. We ordered octopus, garlic prawns and a mix of croquettes (prawns, cockles and razor clams) and we were delighted. The quality of their products is noticeable. Very friendly and fast service. A restaurant of 10.“

“The very typical front of this restaurant made us want it.
We were happy to stop there because it was a real delight.
The restaurant is clean! Homemade cooking!! The dishes are typically Portuguese and are really delicious and hearty.
The waiter is very pleasant and he speaks French and English without problem.

I sincerely recommend it if you want to live the Portuguese experience to the end.“

“Very good cataplana, we ordered the monkfish and seafood one, there were 2 of us, we had plenty left over and it was spectacular, we couldn't resist trying the fig pudding either. Highly recommended for quality, price and the treatment of the waiter and the cook who came to ask. It is not the typical tourist place, a local restaurant with traditional Portuguese food where what mattered was the food, not the decoration.“

“While walking through Faro we found this place, off the street with the most touristy restaurants. A very quiet and pleasant place with jazz music in the background. The food is very delicious and at a very good price. Without a doubt highly recommended if you visit Faro. Attached are photos of the tasty cod dish and a dish called picapau.“

“One of the best value for money meals I've ever had. Pick your fish they grill it and the sides of bread, salad and potatoes are included.

Sea Bream was cooked to perfection. Salad and potatoes were nice, the fries were homemade style. Great atmosphere and service.

We had 7 different whole fish and 5 soft drinks and it was €29. Ridiculous.“

“Small family-run restaurant a stone's throw from the center of Faro, the owner welcomed us in an extremely kind and friendly way, the fish Cataplana was an experience to absolutely try, all at a more than excellent price! We will definitely be back!“

“Wanted a small lunch, but ended up with a big meal because the food tasted so good.
We were greeted by a were friendly and proffesional waitress who showed us to our table.
A lot of the dishes seemed good so we decided to order some tapas instead of just one main course each. This was a good choice since every dish, apart from the sweet potatoes, were full of flavour.
The pièce de résistance was the lemon cake for dessert. Simple yet sooo delicious. It didnt hurt that we got an extra large piece.
Very pleased with this restaurant.“

“Wonderful food, beautiful views, great spot in Faro. We had drinks here one evening and dinner the next. Each visit was great. Luckily we had the same server each night. Tiago was amazing, his great service and sparkling personality made our experience top notch!“

“Restaurant next to the central beach of Monte Gordo. Great atmosphere, excellent food at a fair price in season. Great service, excellent location.

Kid-friendliness: The menu has options for children.

Parking: Paid parking, plenty of spaces, in front of the beach and the Cruzeiro Restaurant.“

“Arrêtez vous dans ce restaurant à Faro pour déguster des spécialités de la mer (mais pas que) cuisiné avec amour et avec des saveurs incontournables. Des produits frais et un accueil très chaleureux où l'on prend le temps de discuter et d'être conseillé par les serveurs. Une belle expérience culinaire loin du tumulte de la foule et des atttapes touristes de Faro“

“This is a restaurant that I like, without pretensions, without fuss but which leaves you with an immense feeling of pleasure when you leave.
On the N125, this restaurant offers high quality grilled meats at very reasonable prices.
Certainly the atmosphere is very family, the reason why it is the restaurant of the natives, plan for a little wait if you have not reserved.
For more peace and quiet, sit in the bar to the left of the entrance and the wonderful Lina will take care of you like a mother takes care of her children.
The food is exceptional and generous.
The fresh fries are excellent.
A decor based on old wine and oil presses will transport you back 100 years.
I highly recommend this establishment.
Please note, only open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.!“

“Restaurant recommended by Turismo de Faro.
There couldn't be a better choice. Very reasonable price for the quality and quantity of food.
1 year later I returned for another beautiful lunch.
Again excellent food and superb service.
5 stars for the friendliness of all employees.
I highlight Anita whose friendliness and grace enchants us.
Friendly, affable and very well disposed.
I will be back...thank you“

“Small bar near the historic center of the city but away from the hustle and bustle. The treatment of us by the staff was incredible. I highly recommend the francesinha, it is important to order homemade potatoes to accompany and dip in its sauce because it is truly incredible, the best I have ever tasted, and the seafood rice, for one person the portion is quite large. With these two dishes without any starter we ended up quite full, without a doubt a place to repeat and recommend.“

“This restaurant is really worth the detour, the ocean opposite the owners, a brother, a sister, both great servers also the kitchen very good attention. Be aware that in this restaurant you have some of the fish that come from the fishponds but they have a display of quality fresh fish caught at sea which is necessarily a little more expensive, but of very good quality, and there this restaurant will not let you make no mistake in the quality of the products I highly recommend this restaurant“

“They gave us a table at 3:30 p.m., without warning that most of the dishes might not be available. In fact, there was hardly any fish, the good thing is that what we ordered was very delicious. The tuna with onions, squid and grilled octopus. The chocolate mousse is delicious.“

“Great experience-Freshly made grills-Fresh seafood-Seasonal fish-Cataplana to order-Fish pasta-Plovo stewed to order-Clam rice to order-Fish stew to orderPhotos taken in summer 2022 and some are taken by customersBecause it's only in summer and the sardines are good and fat?Family atmosphere, typical restaurant“

“Excellent mixed toast, with first-class service. Run by mother and daughter. Very good. I highly recommend

Vegetarian options: I haven't tried it because I don't like it, but there are several options on the menu.

Parking: East Ave. Faro Beach.“

“Hermoso lugar, una joya escondida! La sopa del día revive un muerto, es como la de la abuela… Los platos son enormes, bien aderezados, la atención es fantástica, el ambiente es bien hogareño ! Volvería sin lugar a duda!! Los precios son increíbles! Si quieren disfrutar de una buena comida y una experiencia única este es el lugar! 10/10“

“My son and daughter in law chose this venue for their wedding reception. 84 guests. Spectacular food, staff and the management went above and beyond. Unfortunately we were 1/12 hours late arriving. Everything was perfect, not one complaint from anyone. The food was perfect and delivered to each guest with efficiency and in a timely manner. Congratulations and well done to the management who made a special day Spectacular in an amazing venue“

“Nice place, there is a garden at the back which can be completely shaded. The staff is professional and efficient. The kitchen is good. Maybe a little oily depending on the dish chosen. Everything seems fresh and made on site.
To recommend. This is not a “tourist trap” establishment.“

“Chose this restaurant for our first night in the area (always a good test!) and we were not disappointed. Lovely friendly welcome, great setting out on the terrace, perched on a Cliffside and some lovely fresh pink to get the evening off to a start. The fish was delicious and we were all delighted with the dishes and flavours. Definitely worth booking to get a nice table.“

“What a wonderful meal we had! We hadn’t been to O Tanque for some time but we’ll certainly be back very soon. The couvert is amazing. They come round with a big tray and you can choose what to have. The baby squid starter is divine. Best in the Algarve in my opinion. We shared a large robalo for main. Cooked beautifully with amazing fresh veg and tiny new potatoes that were delicious. We hadn’t got room for pudding but at the end of our meal. Little sweet treats were presented along with white and ruby port that was left on the table (John had a second glass it was so nice) Reasonable price. Lovely staff. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you“

“The service is fast and helpful. The employees are mostly friendly. The environment is pleasant. The meals are satisfactory but high priced in relation to the quality.

Vegetarian options: There are few vegetarian options and none vegan.“

“Visited tonight and can only describe it as a fabulous experience. The food and wine were amazing: We had fried prawns in garlic and peri-peri sauce followed by Tagliolini seafood pasta, and my wife had Salted Cod Stew both of which were really tasty, we than shared creme brulee which had a bit of a twist. Some of the reviews say it's a little expensive but worth it for the quality. Staff were very friendly, attentive and only too happy to help with recommendations. Overall would highly recommend.“

“Today we discovered this restaurant during our visit to Faro. You could look at the fish selection in the refrigerated counter. We chose grilled sardines served with boiled potatoes and mixed salad and boiled skate with boiled potatoes and garlic in olive oil. The skate was cooked to perfection and tasted great, as did the sardines.
The service was attentive and friendly.
Overall worth recommending!“

“Delicious food, very generous portions, really friendly staff. Good value for money and a little more off the beaten track, but still next to the Beach and a lovely view of the Waterway. Try the Razor Clam Bean Stew, all the fish is freshly caught! Perfect ?“

“La sangria blanche est excellente! Bon moment avec une planche de charcuterie et un beau couché de soleil...

La carte du soir est top! Pichana est vraiment excellente !

Dommage les serveurs sont vraiment plus sympa que les serveuses“

“This is the best restaurant we’ve experienced in a week in Portugal. Beautifully prepared and presented, with unusual options compared to almost everything else we’ve seen. It’s nice to eat with a view over the water without being served the tourist options. Definitely worth a visit.“

“I discovered the place through a birthday party. What seemed like a classic restaurant turned out to be an excellent surprise. The staff is wonderful, super attentive (which is a real treat, here in the Algarve, where a genuine smile from those who serve us becomes increasingly difficult to find), the monkfish rice was served perfectly and in generous portions, the red wine served in a jug was fabulous, and the white wine sangria was delicious. Although we were a large group, nothing was missing on the table during the hours we were there. I highly recommend it. Ah... If you prefer to have a snack instead of lunch or dinner, I recommend you consider a plate of the wonderful snails prepared on site. The best in the Algarve!“

“(Translated by Google) Very nice restaurant. food very tasty.Reasonable prices and very nice service. Little waiting time.By the way, the dessert was homemade!(Original)Sehr nettes Restaurant. Essen sehr lecker.Preise angemessen und sehr nette Bedienung.Wenig Wartezeit.Das Dessert war übrigens hausgemacht!“

“We felt like having lunch and there was a nice menu of the day meat or fish, so we took both and had no regrets. We received a friendly welcome and were given a thorough explanation of what the menu entailed. The wife had the fish something local very tasty and I had the chicken breast. We were served a delicious pumpkin soup beforehand, followed by the main courses and a coffee to finish. It was all very tasty and well served. One that for that price. Recommended!!!!!“

“Cecilia and Yorman sightseeing around the lighthouse. We have been attended to by some super friendly guys, who helped us when we arrived, if you are passing through Portugal, and you have several days in the city and you want to do some type of exercise 100% recommended... thank you very much legend“

“A fantastic place to eat fish next to Faro beach. Exceptional attention, quality fish, especially the sea bream that almost comes off the plate with a more than generous garnish. Very tight prices. Delicious garlic prawns. Thank you very much for everything Nela. 100%100 “

“A restaurant suitable for travelers who want to feel the local atmosphere and taste a variety of food.

It is located in a public market.
The advantage is that you can enjoy the atmosphere of the outdoor terrace and taste various local foods.

I calculated it by weight, and my food came out to about 8 euros. Bottled wine is 5 euros.“

“Far from the crowds of the coast and the tourist trap restaurants, this restaurant is a taste gem a few kilometers away in a small village. We ate feijoada, galinha com grão, camarões and robalo. Everything was delicious! With a special mention also for the homemade ice cream! Welcoming and professional servers! An address that we highly recommend. However, be careful not to have a bank card.“

“Small and nice place, for those who are not looking for luxury, but the courtesy of the owner who welcomed us and recommended authentic Portuguese dishes and flavours...
Unbeatable price quality...
Thanks for the nice dinner!!!!“

“(Translated by Google) Recommended 100%. For all the Spaniards who are fed up with Sagres beer, here is Estrella Galicia.The food is very rich, and the attention is more than perfect. Very attentive. I wish I could go back.(Original)Recomendable 100%. Para todos los españoles que estén hartos de la cerveza Sagres, aquí tienen Estrella Galicia.La comida muy rica, y la atención más que perfecta. Muy atentos. Ojalá poder volver.“

“Really perfect! Very very good restaurant, the breaded chicken is very tender and juicy with a tasteful breading! The prices are very correct ?Not very well known and it's a shame because it's super good the waitress is too nice ??“

“Great find for lunch whilst out car hunting. Usual covers, bottle of still water, bitoque for me, entremeada (pork belly) for my wife, coffee to finish less than €25. Very tasty food, served quickly and very attentive staff (most speak English as well as Portuguese). If you are on your way back from the airport and are looking for a good lunch, try this place. It's a little out of the way (nothing that SatNav/Google maps can't handle) but worth the diversion from the N125.“

“By no means an excellent choice of restaurent. Easily missed as this restaurent is located in the top left hand side corner of Faro Marina. You need to pass the AP Eva Senses hotel on your right hand side then turn left looking for an small ilumicated red sign over the door. Do not confuse the red restaurant sign with an ajoining restaurent. There are steps to the 2nd floor restaurent with amazing views across the Ria Famosa and the the right hand side Faro Airport. I was invited to purchase the fresh fish which could work out a little expensive so I opted for dishes from their main menu say 8 to 13 Euros. By no means an excellent choice of restaurent. Their menu prices are the same day or night. Closed Mondays and close for a siesta othe days of the week. I visited this restaurent twice but would have visited more times should I had discovered it sooner.“

“By far the best place in the Algarve for grilled fish. Expensive, but the location alone is worth a visit (only restaurant in a desert island). Only reachable by boat, which you can catch at the docks in nearby Faro. One of my favourite places in the world.“