Restaurant SOLAR DOS LEITÕES | Roncão (6min)

Almost on the side of the main road, whoever passes doesn't even notice. A simple and stripped down room that hosts a great kitchen. The speciality is the piglet that is at the level of the Bairrada. Come with a red sparkling wine! The regional dishes are also advisable. Reasonably fast service and friendly staff. It is an excellent option for a good relaxed dinner.  Take away is available.

Tel: +351 269 471 008 | Price range: $$

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Restaurant TI LENA- House of Gin | Deixa o Resto (10min)

One of the best known restaurants in the area with typical Alentejo cuisine . Locals love this restaurant and people come from out of town on purpose to try a generous board of mixed meats, always grilled by the owner of the house that gives the restaurant its name, Ti Lena (Aunt Lena)!

The migas and the fruit cannot be missing to compose this unforgettable meal. Typical of this restaurant by the street is also the Sopa de Cação (dogfish soup) or the Bacalhau à Ti Lena that you will want to repeat!

In summer the affluence is huge, get ready to wait a while while you taste one of the gins prepared by Filipe, the son-in-law of the house.  Take away is available.

Tel: +351 269 746 158 | Prices: $$

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Restaurant A CASCALHEIRA| (10min)

On the way to Lagoa Santo André and Melides. One of the oldest restaurants in the region, Cascalheira is perfect for recharging your batteries at a stop while you travel through the region on your way to the Lagoa de Santo André, or for swimming in the beautiful nearby beaches. Experience the comfort and regional cuisine with the specialties of Leitão à Bairrada and Fried Eels.

This place is like going to your grandmother's house, feeling the care and attention and love in the food, the perfect representation of Alentejo hospitality.  Take away is available.

Tel: +351 269 470 037 | Price range: $$

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Restaurant CHEZ DANIEL| Lagoa de Santo André (15min)

This restaurant is a piece of the history of Lagoa de Santo André, the first place was on the dunes of the beach and its main customers were the local fishermen who docked their boats on the shore of the lagoon, at a time when the art of fishing with nets was the main source of income for the people who lived here. This new place incorporates good taste in decoration, privileged with natural light in a wide and open space, where it is possible to find a good selection of Alentejo wines. In addition to a beautiful view of the lagoon and the nature reserve, you will have the choice of daily dishes, which as in the past, depend on the mood of the sea. Take a day trip to the lagoon or to the beach, enjoy the beautiful sunset and finish with a meal full of flavours and history.

Tel: +351 269 749 779 | Price range: $$$

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Restaurant MERCADO À MESA | Santiago do Cacém (18min)

Located at the top of the local market in Santiago do Cacém, the name says it all, the food here is from the farm to the table, where they get the best ingredients directly from the farmers and share a history of revitalization of the old market and regional cuisine with innovation and creativity. Being one of the oldest cities of Portugal and Alentejo, here you will find regional dishes that take you back in history, try your Octopus "Lagareiro" style (with olive oil from the oven) or the Açorda de Ovas (Bread Dish with fish spawn) that will enchant all your senses.

Tel: +351 269 823 257 Price range: $$$$

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Restaurant CAIS DA ESTAÇÃO | Sines (25min)

There are places of worship, always for a good reason. Inês is a super hostess.

There are those who say that the son of a fish can swim... in this case, her daughter! Since always lived among the pots to receive those who pass by and almost always returns. First in her father's restaurant and now in @caisdaestacao. It's hard to make suggestions because we always get lost in the choice. We almost always choose to order each dish and share so we can try more delicacies.

The cuisine is impeccable, no luxuries but made with great care and great local ingredients. The service is impeccable and the restaurant is beautiful. A "must" is the razor clam rice with fried cuttlefish, the rice, wet and tasting like the sea, the dry and crispy cuttlefish with a discreet but super good seasoning. As a starter, order the crab shell with toasted bread and to finish, don't miss the curd cheese pudding with walnuts.
+351 269 636 271 | Price range: $$$$

http://www.caisdaestacao.com/

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Restaurant ARTE E SAL| Morgavel beach (30min)

After a day at the beach or for an early dinner in winter, Arte & Sal has a strong bet on the snack side (tapas), ideal on hot days, the menu of the Arte & Sal restaurant specialized in what mother earth gives you: fresh fish from the coast, which here is cooked on the grill. The fish massada (noodles with fish) is also a must, as well as some meat dishes, especially the loin kebab on laurel wood. You can end your dinner with homemade ice cream.

Morgavel Beach, São Torpes. Tel. +351 269 869 125

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Restaurant O FADISTA| Melides  (15min)

That eternal Portuguese habit of leaving the beach and looking for a terrace to eat clams, snails and cold salads – if possible accompanied by toast laden with butter – can be put into practice on the terrace of O Fadista, in the center of Melides. 
They also serve lunch and dinner meals. There are no great perks, just the essentials. 

Tel. +351 269 907 411

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Restaurant O MELIDENSE| Melides (15min)

Great typical Alentejo cuisine. Unpretencious and with a unique vibe.

If you like traditional Alentejo food in an unusual environment, then go to Melidense. In a central location in the small town of Melides, this restaurant attracts through the relaxed and humoured looks of the room and the person who receives and serves the customers. The regional food is served in traditional dishes, it is not intended to be what is not, not intended to mislead people by the appearance of things, in this house the essence is the food, the tastes, the subtle flavours. Ask for your table on the rooftop terrace. In summer, people will be waiting at the door - you have to book in advance.

Tel: +351 269 907 288 | Price $$

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Restaurant O MARQUÊS| Porto Côvo (35min)

TEL.:  +351 269 905 036

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Restaurant A CHOUPANA| Vila Nova de Milfontes (55min)

On Facebook, they present themselves as a “seafront restaurant, specialized in grilled dishes, always with fresh fish”. All true. Allow us, however, a few additions. Here you go: a hut-style restaurant facing the sea, perfect for going out at sunset, specializing in grilled dishes, made by those who know the subject, always with very fresh coastal fish. 

TEL. +351 283 011 275

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Restaurant OÁSIS| Vila Nova de Milfontes (55min)

Praia das Furnas em V.N. de Milfontes

TEL.: +351 283 998 020

 

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Restaurant SAL RESTAURANT | Pego Beach (35min)

It’s one of the region’s favourites and has been awarded as one of the best beach restaurants in the world. Reservation is mandatory on weekends and high season. Try to reserve days ahead.

+351 265 490 129 | www.restaurantesal.pt

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Restaurant COMPORTA CAFE | Comporta Beach (40min)

It is settled in the idyllic sands of Comporta Beach, in the Troia Peninsula and it is focused in providing a great service to its customers and friends. It is the perfect spot to have lunch or dine while facing the sea with its unique odors and breeze conspiring to indulge you by caressing all your senses. The Portuguese food and the attentive service complete the all-around exquisite experience of being with us. Once you are here just relax and enjoy life. TEL.: +351 265 497 652 | www.comportacafe.com

 

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Restaurant A TALHA | Grândola (20 min)

One of the most traditional restaurants in Grandola famous for its local cuisine. If you are a meat or game lover, this is a must-go!The "Migas Gatas" (Bread dish), pork belly stew and Rzor Shell Rice are not to be missed, but black pig steaks (very thin) often end up leading the way. Before starting, at A Talha de Azeite restaurant the cheese and regional sausages boards are a must.TEL.: +351 269 086 942

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Restaurant VILLA MARISCOS | Grândola (20 min)

Specialised in seafood in downtown Grandola

TEL.: +351 269 082 607 

www.villamariscos.com

 

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Restaurant DINIS | Carvalhal Beach (35 min)

Excellent grilled fish and seafood. Amazing sea view. More unpretensious and cheaper than the other beach restaurants. On a good day, this restaurant can match any other when it comes to grilled fish. Dinis also produce their own wines, you should try some, they are delicious.

TEL.: +351 265497023 | +351967977193

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LAGOA Ó MAR BAR | Melides Beach (20 min)

If you are expecting a simple beach bar, you will be surprised! Let yourself be fascinated by the good taste of the chef who serves anything but conventional food. Try the prawns in black tempura or a Lagoa ó Mar hamburger, which comes with grated potato gratin as a bun! All this accompanied by a cocktail, one of the most beautiful beaches of the Alentejo coast and super pleasant music to finish the best moments by the sea. Lagoa ó Mar - is to come and come back again!

Tel: +351 916709617 | Price range: $$

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GINGER CAFÉ (Veggie) | Sto André (20 min)

This is the first Zero Waste Café in the area, where you will find healthy and very tasty food and desserts, vegetarian, vegan or raw food. They have a different lunch menu every day, from vegetarian pizza to vegan "eggs" and several very creative toasts, between the banana cake and the açaí bowl, it will be difficult to choose; located in the Municipal Park of Vila Nova de Santo André. Sunday brunches are worth it and last until 2pm.

Tel:+351 269 751 059 | Price range: $$

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Restaurant SEAFOOD LOVERS | Sines (20 min)

Seafood Lovers | Sines | Facebook

With a shop window always filled with fresh fish, this restaurant is the ideal place to eat the best fresh fish and seafood directly from the sea. Sea bass, sea bream, tuna, sole, oysters, clams, crayfish, you name it. If you prefer fresh fish in the shape of sushi, book a tasting on the first Thursday of the month and you can see the professional sushiman from the Arigato restaurant in Lisbon in action. Seafood lovers is another way to feel the sea!

Tel: +351 969 290 875| Price range: $$$

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