Ordering fish by the kg
by averageyorkshirejoe
Lots of the best restaurants near the harbour sell fish dishes by the kg, if this makes you nervous about the final bill don,t be put off. The waiters are really friendly and quite rightly proud of their local produce and will explain what the different types of fish are like if you fancy trying something totally new. We have never once been ripped off and only been given a fish that was big enough for our needs-they will let you know if they only have bigger fish left and will suggest what they do have for 1 or 2 people instead.
A Nice Local Place
by Balam about Barca De Alvor
We called in here for the first time for breakfast, It's a lovely little Portuguese Cafe tucked between two more modern looking ones, the decour is plain but nice and chairs and tables a nice bright colours. The breakfast was lovely and they were very friendly.
We called back for lunch and i had the Chicken Piri Piri my mum had egg and chips and my dad had a ham and cheese omelette. It was really nice.
A bit of posh
by Balam about Por-Do-Sol Restaurante
This beautiful restaraunt is just outside the town center and is certainly worth a visit.
It has that traditional feel and look but with a style that you would only find in high class restaraunts.
The service is fantastic and very attentive with out you feeling pesterd, the sort of place that if you drop a fork off the table a waiter would apear from nowhere , catch it and put it back on the table before you had even realised you might have dropped it
The food Is lovely, not the largest portions around but certainly enough to fill you.
I had a starter of Smoked Ham with Gherkins followed by a main course of Green Pepperd Sirloin Steak, served with French fries carrots and green beans. All beautifully cooked, the steak melted in my mouth the pepper sauce was just right and the veg cooked to perfection.
Declining a sweet my mouth watered as my mothers strawberry flambe was prepared at the table.
All in all a most enjoyable experience.
We visited again in 2008 and the only thing i can add is that the Sirloin Steak with Bearnaise sauce was delicious.
Not the cheapest restaurant around but certainly a lot more reasonable than you would expect judging by the looks, style, service and food.
Please note: This Restaurant closes from the end of November untill the end of December.
Spicy!
by Balam about Indian Hut I
Best Indian restaraunt in town, just won best curry house on the Algarve award (or so they say)
If you like Indian food why not try this one (or it's sister restaraunt called convienently, Indian Hut II on Rua Dr Frederico Mendes.)
Cat's Information Shop
by Balam
This jolly Irish Girl has lived in Alvor for the last 27 years and will sell you everything you need from Hire cars to escursions. She knows all the bus routes and times and everything thats happening (or not) Cathy is a mind of information.
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Chicken Piri Piri
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