Rua Gaibeu 37, 8700-428 Olhão, Portugal

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Where to Eat in Olhão?

Our Favourite Restaurants & Local Flavours

Olhão has quietly become one of the Algarve's most exciting culinary destinations. Long known as Portugal's fishing capital, the town offers an exceptional seafood tradition where freshly caught fish, octopus, clams and oysters arrive daily from the waters of the Ria Formosa.
Along the waterfront and hidden within the narrow streets of the historic centre, visitors will find everything from simple family-run taverns to contemporary restaurants that are redefining Algarve cuisine. Traditional favourites such as grilled sea bass, cataplana and freshly shucked oysters sit comfortably alongside creative menus inspired by local ingredients and modern cooking techniques.
In recent years, a new generation of chefs, entrepreneurs and food enthusiasts has brought fresh energy to Olhão. Stylish wine bars, artisan bakeries, specialty coffee shops and innovative dining concepts have transformed the town into a vibrant destination for food lovers while preserving its authentic character.
Guests at Casa das Lendas are within walking distance of some of the town's most popular restaurants, lively terraces and hidden local gems. Start your morning with coffee and pastries from a neighbourhood bakery, enjoy a long seafood lunch overlooking the marina, and end the evening with cocktails on a rooftop terrace or dinner beneath the stars in one of Olhão's charming squares.
CESTARIA
Bistro de Artesão
3 min walk

Cestaria Bistro believes that gastronomy is born from the hands and passion of those who transform ingredients into experiences.

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TASCA O GALO
Mediterranean cuisine
1 min walk

Choose any one of our Portuguese dishes and experience something amazing. Our special local cuisine is well known for its unique, fresh flavours.

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VAI E VOLTA
Grilled fish all-you-can-eat only
9 min walk

The all-you-can-eat platter (which consists of a mix of fish, never just one type of fish) is charged per person...

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RESTAURANTE PITÉU
Quality and Tradition
4 min walk

Olhão isn't only a town of fishermen and markets. It is also a town of stories. The Caminho das Lendas — Path of Legends —.

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PIZZA NA PEDRA
Carefully selected ingredients
4 min walk

Italian cuisine made with time, slow-fermented dough, fresh pasta, and respect for both the ingredients and the customer.

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CHÁ CHÁ CHÁ
Local ingredients. Global inspiration.
2 min walk

Chá Chá Chá in Olhão is a fine dining spot that offers a fusion of Portuguese classics and Mediterranean favorites.

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TERRA I MAR
Fresh fish and seafood
4 min walk

A relaxed place to enjoy the flavours of Olhão, with fresh fish and seafood at the heart of the menu.

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TRIBUTO
Wine bar and restaurant
5 min walk

Treebuto is a wine bar and restaurant in Olhão devoted to wine, gastronomy and sharing.With a carefully curated wine ....

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