Area Docas Pedra de Lume — Restaurant in Sal

We'd read a book that said there was a restaurant near the salt mines that served a lovely Fish Cerviche...we had to find it. And we did. Årea Docas is located opposite the entrance to the Selinäs Salt Mines. It's right on the beach, protected from the crashing white waves by a little wall.

I found fish carpaccio on the menu, which I took to be the Cerviche referred to in the guide book, and ordered it. My husband ordered the tropical tartar for starter. My carpaccio was tremendous and my hubby's tartar was fabulous too. We had a fish mixed grill and a meat mixed grill for mains. And then a staple of Cape Verdean dessert menus, goats cheese and papaya jam...this was a revelation and absolutely delicious.

We were served by a lovely young waitress, who had exceptionally good English. We spent a lovely afternoon watching the beautiful blue sea, crashing on the rocks, in the gorgeous sunshine eating very nice...

Great place to come to after you have had fun walking 🚶‍♂️ around the beach ⛱ and taking in a good view of the Atlantic Ocean. The view is still great but wait for your meal, especially if lobster 🦞 is on the menu. You have other food choices including 🍺 lager, fizzy drinks 🍸 or just water. Area Dorcas also does dessert 🍨. This restaurant attracts tourists and a good guide, try those folks working with Tui, will make sure they...

On the internet it says open from 10:00 till 22:00 7 days a week. After intensive walking tour ( salinas, shark bay and back to the restaurant, we arrived at 16:30. Staff ( nice) told us they close at 17:00 and kitchen already closed at 16:00. Big disappointment, as the reviews about the fine fish menus were all extremely positive. 🥲 Ronald and Christine von La Palma ,...