Tavira Restaurants Guide
an insight into the recommendations while eating in Tavira
Bica
This is a small restaurant, but with a great food and service.
Theme: Local
Specialities: Tunafish Steak, Lingueirão (Razor Clam) Rice.
Price Range: € 15-20
Rua Almirante Cândido Reis, 24 to 28
8800 Tavira
(+351) 281 323 843
Grelha Peixe
Located in Cabanas de Tavira, e very pleasant space decorated with a small fishing boat at the centre. The management owns some fish nurseries which explains the excellent fish. Two dishes no to miss: “Açorda de Ovas” and “Barriga de Atum”
Theme: Local
Price Range: € 15-20
Rua Comandante Henrique Tenreiro 41 – Cabanas de Tavira
8800 Tavira
(+351) 281 370 491
Mestre Ciclista
Located nearby the Gilao River towards the rural area of Tavira, this restaurant offers an excellent range of traditional cuisine. Tends to be very crowded, as most of the popular restaurants in Tavira, so be early to secure a table.
Theme: Traditional
Rua João Vaz Corte Real / Pegada Estrada da Assêca
8800 Tavira
(+351) 281 325 246
O Pátio
With a great atmosphere, it’s a cozy restaurant. Main courses include selections of meat and fish very well served and presented.
Theme: Local
Specialities: Squid on the pot with sweet potatoes, Xarém (a mixture of corn flour) with little shellfish.
Price Range: € 15-25
Rua Dr. António Cabreira, 30
8800-344 Tavira
(+351) 281 323 008
Notes: Closes on Sundays (except in August)
Marisqueira Praça Velha
in the heart of the city, by the river. Serves quality seafood and all types of traditional dishes.
Theme: Traditional
Price Range: €?
Directions: Closes on Sundays
Typical dishes: Bacalhau à Praça Velha, Cataplana de tamboril.
Rua José Pires Padinha – Mercado da Ribeira, loja 1
8800 Tavira
(+351) 281 325 866
Vela 2
If you enjoy grilled fish this is where you should be. No menu, you just have to sit and wait; choose from the cooked selection repeatedly brought to your table. The restaurant has 3 small rooms which are usually full, so arrive as soon as possible to make sure you don’t have to wait a long time for a table.
Theme: Local
Specialities: All types of grilled fish.
Price Range: € 15-25
Rua dos Mártires da República, 1
8800-685 Tavira
(+351) 281 323 661
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