Handpicked by a Algarve Local Expert, we bring you our guide to 'Best Winter Sun Beach Restaurants'.
Fabulous winter dining by the sea in the Algarve! Winters in the Algarve are often mild, sunny and gorgeous - perfect for enjoying lazy meals by the sea. Enjoy the warmth of sunshine on your shoulders and the murmur of waves on the shore while sampling some delicious food and sipping a few glasses of local wine at restaurants that are open all-year-round.
Summer in the Algarve undoubtedly has its charms. However, off-season life in Portugal’s southern region has its own pleasures to offer, such as long walks on almost empty beaches, mild sunshine, and a less frantic pace.
While some restaurants and bars close in the low season, many beachside eateries are open all year round and offer super seaview dining. Even on colder or stormy days, you can enjoy the fabulous views of winter beach scenes from the cosy interiors, protected by the panoramic windows.
Here are some suggestions for great, all-year-round restaurants by the beach
WELL Vale do Lobo
WELL in Vale do Lobo is a chic, stylish and contemporary restaurant, offering day-to-night fabulous dining. Relaxed beachside restaurant and pool club by day, glamorous fine-dining venue by night. Amazing sushi, tempting cocktails, and freshly prepared dishes to enjoy by the pool, or in the private booths. Live music and good mood vibes in the sun, with extra sparkle added for evening dining benea...
Julia's - the Original Beach Restaurant
Julia’s is one of the best beach bars and restaurants in the Algarve. For over 40 years, they’ve been serving delicious, fresh food by the sea, served with smiles and sunshine. The fun times at the beach bar are legendary and the setting is unbeatable. Julia’s is located between Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, on the gorgeous long expanse of Garrão beach. Open all day and all year round...
Armação Beach Club
A superb beach club experience from early morning to late night fun. Over 300m of fine sand, beach bed service, water sports, three fabulous restaurants, cocktails and sunset sessions with your toes in the sand. Seaside bliss with added style and a touch of luxury, all delivered with the 5-star hospitality of the Vila Vita Parc brand. Located adjacent to Praia dos Pescadores in Armação de Pê...
Dunes Restaurant Beach Bar
Dunes Beach Bar & Restaurant – fabulous beachside dining with show-stopper views. Dunes, new for 2023, is a super day-to-night beach restaurant where the relaxed vibe suits the sunny setting perfectly. Open from morning till late, Dunes is where you go for quality food, great coffee, those stunning views, a laid-back vibe and the best Guinness in the Algarve! Set on Garrão bea...
Casa do Lago Restaurant
Casa do Lago is Quinta do Lago's iconic all day lakeside restaurant. The relaxed beach vibe, the fabulous views across the lake and Ria Formosa, the gorgeous décor and amazing food all add up to that perfect summer feel restaurant, all year round. Casa do Lago is seaside chic, its white wooden decor decorated with splashes of algarvian blue that shimmer in the sunshine. The views are 360º of ...
Izzys Beach Restaurant
Izzy´s Beach Restaurant is set right on the Vale do Garrão beach, in the Algarve's Golden Triangle. With amazing views, sand between your toes and a laid back vibe, this is what a beach restaurant experience is all about. Open all day, and all year round, for lunch and dinner, or just for drinks, you can choose to dine inside or make the most of the gorgeous weather and sit out on the terrace...
U&Co.
U&Co. is a chic and stylish seafront restaurant in Vale do Lobo. Amazing views, a beautiful setting, and freshly prepared and delicious food make U&Co. one of the most popular spots for relaxed dining in the resort, with some fabulous cocktails thrown in for good measure. Vale do Lobo is all about stylish beachside living. U&Co. ticks those boxes and then some, offering day-to-night...
Arte Náutica Beach Restaurant
Arte Náutica is a stylish beach restaurant right on the golden expanse of Armação de Pêra beach. The views alone are worth at least 5 stars and as part of the excellent VILA VITA Parc Resort, you can count on 5-star cuisine and hospitality too. Arte Náutica has that casually chic nautical vibe with plenty of sea-faring artifacts decorating the walls and stripped pine walls and ceiling...
Praia Dourada Beach Restaurant
Praia Dourada Beach Restaurant sits on the beach by the water's edge at Armação de Pêra beach. Bright and spacious, the restaurant offers relaxed dining options all day long. With the guarantee of quality that comes with the VILA VITA Parc name, Praia Dourada is an off-resort restaurant that is part of the VILA VITA Parc brand. Open to all, at Praia Dourada you can enjoy tasty...
Par.Tee Family Park
All day family fun at Par.Tee in Vale do Lobo. Enjoy the Par.Tee mini golf, fun activities bar and kitchen, and live entertainment by the sea. Perfect for parties, celebrations and good times with the ones you love. Par.Tee Family Park in Vale do Lobo is a fabulous all-day venue that offers active fun and entertainment for the whole family. Located by the Vale do Lobo Praça, overloo...
Windsurf
Located right on the beach by the picturesque fishing village of Alvor Windsurf restaurant and snack bar is the perfect choice for delicious food and stunning views at any time of day. As you approach the restaurant the wonderfully vast horizon of Alvor beach becomes visible. This is the fantastic panorama that accompanies your meal, a view that is constantly changing depending on the hour. Win...
Rei das Praias Restaurant
Restaurant Rei das Praias near Ferragudo, is a very popular summer beach restaurant and bar, serving great seafood and home to some super summer parties. Located on the snug little cove beach Praia dos Caneiros between Ferragudo and Carvoeiro, Restaurant Rei das Praias offers superb views, lazy lunches, sunset cocktails and romantic evenings with an unhampered view of the ocean and golden s...
O Telheiro do Infante
The panoramic views from just about anywhere in Sagres in the Western Algarve are stunning. Restaurant O Telheiro do Infante is no exception. Set right above Praia da Mareta the restaurant is the perfect choice for excellent seafood and wonderful sea views. O Telheiro do Infante first opened its doors in 1976. This family run restaurant started life as a small wooden structure serving tradition...
