5 of the Best Restaurants in Vilamoura Marina, Portugal
Located in the Algarve's Golden Triangle, Vilamoura is one of the largest tourist complexes in Europe - one very popular with sunseeking Britons.
If you’re looking for fine dining in Vilamoura or Marina Vilamoura restaurants, carry on reading!
Vilamoura
It's a wonderland for holidaymakers, with five-star hotels, self-catering apartments, an international casino, sports club, and five different golf courses.
It also features two beaches and the largest marina in Portugal.
For more information on Vilamoura marbour restaurants, find our recommendations below!
Vilamoura marina restaurants
What really sets Vilamoura apart is the sheer range of cuisine on offer.
At Start Travel, we’ve discovered some of the best places to eat in Vilamoura and some of the top restaurants in Vilamoura.
Here are five of the best restaurants in Vilamoura marina.
1. Rare Steakhouse
Steakhouses are ubiquitous in Vilamoura, but few are as well-loved as Rare Steakhouse.
As you might expect, the meat tends to be served on the rare side - so be prepared.
All steaks are cooked on a charcoal grill, with a wide range of sides to choose from.
Service is friendly and attentive, it’s little wonder that this is rated one of the best restaurants in Vilamoura.
When is Rare Steakhouse open?
The Rare Steakhouse opens every day of the week so you will have plenty of opportunity to sample the delicious array of dishes on offer, during your holiday to Vilamoura.
2. Akvavit
If you prefer a little more choice from your menu, head over to Akvavit restaurant for some of the best Vilamoura food, where fresh seafood is the main focus - often with a Swedish twist.
Best dishes to try at Vilamoura's Akvavit?
Try delicacies such as "Toast Skagen'' - Swedish Shrimp Toast with Dill; or "Marstrand'' Creamy Seafood and Fish Soup.
This gourmet Swedish seafood restaurant doesn't even list prices on its online menu - suggesting it isn't exactly cheap.
When is Akvavit open?
Akvavit is open daily from 10am to 11pm, meaning you can pop in for a coffee in the morning, a snack at lunchtime or something more substantial for your evening meal.
3. Mughal Clay Indian Restaurant
When considering which of the amazing Vilamoura restaurants to try, perhaps an Indian meal might take your fancy?
If so, head over to Mughal Clay, one of the top restaurants in Vilamoura, renowned for its delicious curries and its attentive service.
Best dishes to try at Vilamoura's Mughal Clay Indian restaurant?
Try the chilli garlic chicken, chicken korma or chicken Madras - indeed, the chicken dishes come highly recommended!
Why is this such a popular Vilamoura restaurant?
Many visitors come here more than once during their trip, highlighting the quality of the food at this Vilamoura marina restaurant.
Well, either that, or it’s the free beers and shots that are often used to entice diners in which brings them back for more!
4. Thai Beach Club
Although strictly speaking this venue is not located at the Vilamoura marina (you’ll find Thai Beach Club on Falésia Beach), the amazing food served at this restaurant, along with the stunning views, makes this establishment too good not to include on our list of the best restaurants at Vilamoura Marina.
What dishes can I get at Vilamoura's Thai Beach Club?
As you might expect from the name, there's plenty of fragrant Thai dishes on offer at the Thai Beach Club, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
You'll also find a choice of Mediterranean-style options, all served in an excellent beach-side location that can also be booked for weddings and other occasions.
When is a popular time to visit Vilamoura's Thai Beach Club?
Sunday afternoons are especially popular among families, with a great atmosphere and attentive staff.
5. Fairways
Rump steak, lamb chops, sea bream, prawns - Fairways offers a decidedly meat-and-seafood-based menu, served in a bright, modern surroundings is one of the best restaurants in Vilamoura Marina.
The staff are highly knowledgeable about the menu and how each item is cooked, and while the entrance looks rather low-key, diners are frequently bowled over by the quality of the food, making Fairways one of the best restaurants in Vilamoura.
Best dishes to try at Vilamoura Fairways
Fairways offers dishes to suit all tastes.
The Fairways special 2 course menu provides particularly good value, offering some of the tantalising dishes that feature on the main menu; the garlic prawns starter and steak on a salt stone and grilled sea bream for main, proving popular choices.
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