Staying in the beautiful beach town of Carvoeiro and not sure where to go for a bite to eat? Well look no further, if you're after the best local food and drinks, you've come to the right place. Have a look at my favorite cafe's and restaurants in (and around) Carvoeiro! 👇
Decadente
Cocktails, wine and snacks.
In de middle of Praia do Carvoeiro you find this amazingly cute little cafe called Decadente. The picturesque patio terrace is perfect for enjoying a good glass of wine and a cocktail with some sardines and olives. There is also a cute concept store that is perfect for buying presets to bring home. I also really love this cafe in winter time. They always have a cozy fire burning on the enclosed patio to keep you warm especially after sunset!
Food | Small snacks |
Best time to visit | Before or after dinner for drinks |
Best thing | Ambiance on the patio and cocktails |
O Bote
Cocktails, wine and snacks.
If you love watching the ocean whilst enjoying your sunset drink, O Bote is the perfect cafe to unwind from a beach day. It situated right on the the main beach of Carvoeiro and has a beautiful view of the ocean.
Food | Small snacks |
Best time to visit | Before or after dinner for drinks |
Best thing | The view 😍 |
Rei das Praias
Sunset drinks, lunch and dinner
If you love drinks by the ocean like me, this is great place to go. Situated just in between Carvoeiro and Ferragudo you'll find this cute beach bar/restaurant. The roof terrace is a wonderful place to enjoy a late lunch and a glass of Vino Verde with a view on the clear blue ocean and beautiful golden cliffs. They also serve excellent (sea)food for dinner and you can sit either inside or outside.
Food | Lunch and dinner |
Best time to visit | During day time to enjoy the view |
Best thing | The view and fresh fish |
Earth cafe
Lunch, coffee and cakes.
This cute little cafe has a nice view overlooking one of the many valleys and the beautiful ocean. It's the perfect place for an almond cappuccino, homemade scones or Portuguese almond pie and avocado on toast. They have a variety of smoothies and serve many vegetarian or vegan options.
Food | Lunch and cakes |
Best time to visit | During daytime |
Best thing | The fresh cakes |
O Stop
Lunch and an afternoon beer.
O Stop is a cafe/restaurant 5 minutes outside the town centre of Carvoeiro. The cafe is situated at the beautiful beach of Praia do Vale de Centeanes. They serve local seafood and I very much recommend their octopus salad. Order a Vino Verde with it and your life is complete. 😉 One of the best things about this cafe is the outdoor terrace on the beach sheltered from the wind. Who doesn't love their feet in the sand and looking at the ocean whilst enjoying a freshly caught lunch?
Food | Lunch and dinner |
Best time to visit | Day time to enjoy the beautiful beach |
Best thing | The beach and octopus salad |
Bar Bacchus - Porches Pottery
Coffee, cake and lunch
Porches pottery is a traditional Portuguese pottery about a 5-10 minute drive from Carvoeiro. Here you enter an oasis of Portuguese ceramics. Tiles, plates, wall decoration, tea pots and more is all to be found right here in this beautiful place. There is also a really cute little cafe, called Bar Bacchus next to the pottery. They serve the best carrot cake I've ever had in my life here! The cafe. is perfect to sit outside on a hot sunny day in the shade of the bougainvillea enjoying your coffee or late lunch.
Food | Lunch and cakes |
Best time to visit | Lunch and afternoon |
Best thing | The pottery and carrot cake |
Casa Velha Do Pescador
Dinner, lunch and drinks.
With its amazing view, cute interior and lovely ambience this is one of my favorite restaurants in the region. It's located just outside of Carvoeiro near Praia do Benagil. The restaurant has a beautiful view over the Atlantic and praia do Benagil and serves great local (sea) food and wines.
Food | Fresh fish and Portuguese cuisine |
Best time to visit | Lunch and dinner |
Best thing | The view and fresh fish |
Villa di Medici
Dinner and drinks
Ok. Going for Italian food on your holiday in Portugal might seem a little weird but the food here is fabulous! They have one of the best pizza's (have the one with spinach) I have ever had! It's also a great restaurant to go in low season when it's a little colder outside as they have a nice ambiance inside with many fire places. The service is excellent.
Food | Italian |
Best time to visit | Dinner |
Best thing | The fooooood |
Donna Maria
Dinner and drinks
Right on the beach square in Carvoeiro you'll find the cute tiny restaurant, Donna Maria. A small Italian restaurant with a terrace overlooking the town center and beach. When evenings get colder off season, this place is perfect for enjoying dinner outdoors. The comfy and cozy terrace outside is heated on the colder evenings. I recommend to order the ameijoas (clams), they're amazing!
Food | Italian |
Best time to visit | Lunch and dinner |
Best thing | The location and wine |
Avô Casimiro (Portimão)
Tapas
My absolute number 1 in the region when it comes to traditional food!! It's about a 15 minute drive from Carvoeiro, but so worth it! You have to be okay with eating lots of shellfish and seafood but if you do, this is the best local Portuguese food you'll ever have (promise). The super tiny restaurant is tucked away in one of Portimão's cobbled city centre streets. No tourists, no English, just Portuguese locals and local freshly caught food. I can only recommend!
Food | Portuguese amazingnesss! |
Best time to visit | Dinner |
Best thing | Just try everything!! |
Club Nau
Lunch, drinks, dinner
On the beautiful beach of Praia Grande in Ferragudo, 10 minutes from Carvoeiro, there is one of my favorite places to go for sunset drinks and dinner. Enjoy a cocktail and (also vegetarian) sushi on the beach! The perfect place to kick back and out after a bug salty day. They have many veggie and vegan options, good service and live music on the weekends!
Food | Fusion |
Best time to visit | Cocktails and dinner |
Best thing | The view! |
Gaspacho & Migas
Dinner
In the centre of Lagoa, just a 5 minute drive from Carvoeiro, you'll find this cute little restaurant with a big menu. It is nothing short of a gastronomic dream!
They opened in February 2021 and are already the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2021 winner. This tiny Portuguese restaurant is all about breathing new life into traditional Algarve recipes. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with a modern interior. It's a fine dining experience. I found the menu to be varied with a range of meat, fish, seafood and vegan and vegetarian dishes.
Food | Fine dining |
Best time to visit | Dinner |
Best thing | The octopus |
If you’re looking for the perfect place to eat with amazing ocean views in a beautiful beach location, make sure to check out my favorite restaurants in the Algarve with the best ocean views.
Besides the great restaurants in Carvoeiro there is so much more to do. So check it out! 👇
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