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Reviews - Cais ao Mar - Algarve

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9.2/10

Excellent
499 reviews
Ambience
8.7
Food
9.3
Service
9.6
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  • Filip E.7 months ago

    9.0

    The food was excellent and the service even more. They made us feel like kings. The shells, crab, prawns, clams, etc, … were over the moon. I would recommend this restaurant anytime.

  • Delfien D.7 months ago

    9.5

    The food was amazing, staff was extremely friendly and nice. Only remark, I would change the cold white lights to a warmer light. We got out of the taxi and hesitated to enter because of the light. Happy we entered, it was the best dinner of our journey!

  • Marret A.8 months ago

    6.5

    It was okay, no real ambience as it is on a side street. Our waiter was nice but just delivered bread, olives and cheese to our table, we assumed it was complimentary. We did not ask for it. When our bill arrived, we were charged for these items. The menu items are very very expensive and everything is ala carte. We ordered the seafood rice for $ 70 euros and it was nothing great and had more razor clams than any other shellfish, they are very chewy and tasteless. Overall I would not recommend this restaurant.

  • Gintare V.8 months ago

    10

    Everything was so perfect from staff to absolutely delicious food Thank you, Gintare

  • Marija B.8 months ago

    9.5

    Very delicious and fresh seafood

  • Domenica P.8 months ago

    9.5

    Authentic Portuguese Great food!

  • Elissa r.8 months ago

    10

    Food and service were great!

  • Jake O.8 months ago

    10

    The freshest seafood and amazing service (Vítor). Must visit.

  • Chelsy L.8 months ago

    10

    We stumbled upon Cais ao Mar by complete happenstance, and oh are we so glad we did! The service was excellent, this sweet gentleman working the patio was working his tail off and still made sure to keep our wine glasses full for us. We ordered a dozen oysters to start while we decided on dinner and they were the freshest oysters we have ever had. For our meal, we had the Super Nova seafood platter for 2-3 people, and it was more than enough for the two of us! The shrimp that came out first from the meal were delicious, we could have made a whole dinner with just those! From the platter, our favorites were the clams cooked both ways, and the prawns…but honestly nothing was even remotely close to being bad on it. Overall, for the price, food quality, and service all together…we would absolutely recommend this restaurant to any seafood lover coming into the area! Just make sure to make a reservation!

  • Aleksandra T.8 months ago

    9.0

    Fresh and delicious food, excellent service! We had very nice experience to try oysters :) What I would recommend is to refreshing an interior specifically the toilets.

  • Jean-Claude D.8 months ago

    10

    Excellent

  • Mohamed A.8 months ago

    4.0

    The only good point is fresh Sea food! Two waiters for the whole restaurant...long waiting time for meals, drinks, the bill...etc..!!! Very basic furniture... Indeed, prices are high for a minimalist restaurant with poor service... We could have the same fresh see food at a lower price in another place !! Don't deserve money spent!!!

  • Flavia D.9 months ago

    10

    Quality of food was very good and the staff was extremely caring. Great experience!

  • David S.8 months ago

    7.0

    If you like seafood particularly shell fish this place is a must, front of house on point too, off the beaten track so not busy while we were there but in terms of shell fish top notch

  • Judy B.9 months ago

    10

    Vitor and Nuno was absolutely outstanding servers. From walking in to us leaving. Thank you 😊 💓

  • Carlos C.9 months ago

    9.5

    The service was very kind and efficient. The seafood was great, fresh. Price in line with Algarve summer season . Only missing the spot/better localization to be a 10!

  • Beth R.9 months ago

    10

    Waiter was amazing, very helpful with menu and hustled on every aspect of service. Seafood lovers dream!

  • Toia C.9 months ago

    8.0

    The staff are AMAZING, so friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. The menu although good is quite limited, our meal was good but would say we enjoyed the ambience and the staff more than the actual food. Would recommend a visit as prices are reasonable and location is good.

  • Stella B.
    Stella B.10 months ago

    10

    +1

    This was our favourite meal of the holiday. The fish was fantastic, we had the emperor prawn, razor clams, Portuguese clams, crabs 7 oysters and two bottles of white wine. The service was excellent and very knowledgeable

  • gurpreet t.10 months ago

    10

    The food n service is amazing!!!

  • Vitor C.10 months ago

    10

    Wonderful restaurant for seafood. Besides the food being great the service is amazing. Highly recommended

  • Michelle Q.11 months ago

    10

    The service was excellent,the staffs were attentive and friendly.The food was extremely satisfying and sumptuous.We had the supernova elite and it was big enough for our group.We had a great time.

  • Evgeny T.11 months ago

    9.5

    Very fresh seafood (mussels, oyster, tuna, etc), delicious prepared/cooked. Price is bit higher but really authentic portuguese food. Friendly staff.

  • Giovanni c.11 months ago

    10

    Excellent seafood, great service all perfect.

  • Steen Ø.1 year ago

    10

    Great seafood experience and excellent,friendly servic. Highly recommendable!

  • Xavier D.1 year ago

    10

    Delicious see food, excellent and friendly service. Definitely a must go! Most importantly, not a crowded tourist place

  • Leah P.1 year ago

    10

    the food is amazing and the service is superb!

  • Philippe V.1 year ago

    8.5

    The seafood cooking was tasti.. just missed some squid that was not listed on the menu

  • Gary B.1 year ago

    2.0

    Avoid Avoid! I have never ever experienced service like this ! Whoever served or delivered service should be gone!The rushing moving at a speed only to recognised as abnormal behaviour would categorise this establishment. I would never visit again. The service is the worse ever on all levels so much I would say do not visit or waste your money!!!

  • Ioana S.1 year ago

    10

    We loved it, food was delicious and very fresh, service was also great and the location is relaxing and not too crowded.

  • Miranda C.1 year ago

    9.0

    We ordered super novo. Fresh seafood except that percebes were a bit small compared to what I tasted from the fresh market. Recommended.

  • Derrick R.1 year ago

    10

    Outstanding food quality, fresh food, amazing service staff—Nuno had all the answers and made it a special evening for our daughter’s birthday. Truly a top notch restaurant that is a must do for good seafood.

  • Fernando O.1 year ago

    10

    If you love seafood this is the place to go, hidden gem! Top service as well!

  • Martyn W.1 year ago

    9.5

    An excellent meal & first class service. If you like fresh well cooked seafood, would highly recommended

  • Lara B.1 year ago

    10

    Staff was amazing, food was excellent and so fresh! We were 8 and had a blast. Muito obrigado!

  • Fred H.1 year ago

    10

    Service was great and the seafood platter was amazing, best I’ve ever had

  • John R.1 year ago

    10

    Food and service was amazing. Thank you Cais ao Mar!

  • Kerry L.1 year ago

    9.5

    Absolutely amazing

  • Nichola K.1 year ago

    9.5

    Lovely family run restaurant, delicious food and wine (green alvarinho 🥰) very basic setting as the food was the experience - will be back

  • Jessica W.1 year ago

    10

    Amazing food and amazing service. Could not rate them enough.

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