Algarve (PT)
A lovely place by the beach for a lovely, but taste-wise uneventful lunch: Restaurant Maré (2. January 2023)
The Maré by the beach is really the perfect place to unwind – you’re seated right next to the beach and the place is absolutely simple, but lovely. As a starter, I went for the “boiled shrimp with aioli mayo” (EUR 21.00), which were super uneventful in terms of flavour and taste. The “yellowfin tuna […]
The bigger but busier breakfast selection: Restaurant Jardim Colonial @ Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve (31. December 2022)
It took me a few days to realize that there was a second breakfast option, i.e., the actual Jardim Colonial restaurant. And it offers definitely a bit more than the re-purposed meeting room … … like more fresh fruit … … a bigger selection of warm dishes … … pastries … … and more pastries […]
A great end-of-year Michelin star with a sour aftertaste when it comes to customer service: Restaurant Bon Bon (29. December 2022)
When I was looking for a place to eat, I used the Guide Michelin to identify a potential good place, and found the Bon Bon. It is not exactly easy to find, but definitely an interesting place once you find it. The restaurant itself is quite nice with its interior, which reminds you of a […]
Simple but delicious – Monkfish Cataplana: Restaurant O António (28. December 2022)
The start of the lunch at the O António was a bit bumpy. The waiters were somewhat busy, so I had to get up and ask for the menu to order some food. I went for the “salmon carpaccio” (EUR 8.80) as a starter, which was not really too great. It was relatively smokey and […]
A great place for fresh fish dishes from the grill: Restaurant O Pescador @ Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve (27. December 2022)
One key learning I’ve had for the Pine Cliffs resort – always book early. It actually turns out not to be so easy to find a place which still has availability, but eventually the fish restaurant O Pescador would still be available. It started with a little bite (i.e., a ‘beef tatar on a piece […]
A healthy, but unexciting option: Restaurant Zest @ Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve (27. December 2022)
The Zest is the healthy option at the Pine Cliffs – but it’s more of a take-away than a proper restaurant. There is a food counter to which you have to go up to, to place your order, and then it will subsequently be delivered to your table. I went for the “salada proteíca (fresh […]
A decent ‘second’ breakfast option: Restaurant São Raphael @ Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve (27. December 2022)
Since the Pine Cliffs Hotel consists of Residences, Ocean Suites, and the actual hotel, there are quite a few people who need to be fed every morning. Hence, there is a ‘second breakfast restaurant’ which is more of a meeting room re-modelled to a ‘breakfast room’. The offering is quite generous, ranging from pastries to […]
Good meat and decent overall experience: Restaurant Piri Piri Steakhouse @ Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve (26. December 2022)
It struck me a bit odd that you have to book your table with putting down your credit card when you’re a guest at the Pine Cliffs resort. In any case, the Piri Piri Steakhouse is a good choice for dinner. I went for the “Croquetes de Novilho Com Dijonaise” (EUR 15.00) which were quite […]
