Restaurants · Western Algarve

Taberna da Maré

Taberna da Maré serves regional Portuguese food in Portimão’s old fishing quarter at Largo da Barca. Its tavern setting makes it a town-centre alternative to the beach restaurants further south.

Largo da Barca, PortimãoPortugueseFish & seafood

What to expect

The restaurant occupies a former tavern associated with the local fishing community. Its regional menu and informal surroundings keep that connection visible, making the visit as much about the old Portimão quarter as the meal. Managed by Zeca Pinhota, the longstanding restaurant carries the character of an old Portimão tavern.

Plan it as a stop in Portimão itself, using Largo da Barca rather than a Praia da Rocha beach address. Discuss the fish and other house dishes with the team before ordering, and contact the restaurant for its table arrangements. It is a useful neighbourhood for combining a Portuguese meal with time around the old riverside quarter.

Planning your visit

  • In the Largo da Barca quarter of Portimão town.
  • Contact the restaurant directly for meal and table arrangements.

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