We all have our secret places—the kind we return to when we crave something quietly exceptional. This one is mine. And truth be told, it’s probably not the wisest move to let the secret slip. After all, part of the magic lies in the rare luxury of enjoying that breathtaking ocean view in peaceful solitude :)
But to keep Farol Hotel’s The Mix restaurant all to myself would be a disservice to those who still appreciate life’s finer things: warm, old-school elegance in service, beautifully balanced flavors on the plate, and a setting that feels effortlessly cinematic.
The food? Delicious without shouting for attention. The ambiance? Dramatic in the best possible way—think waves crashing, ocean air swirling, and a front-row seat to the Atlantic’s ever-changing performance.
If you value taste and love the ocean as much as I do, you just might fall for this place, too. And who knows—maybe one day, we’ll be raising a glass to the...
Read moreO wow. We were looking for quiet lounge and we started walking down Caiscais when we saw this palace- a boutique hotel looking place- and saw they appeared to have a restaurant inside. This is a hidden gem! An amazing restaurant with many amazing plates from duck to octopus and chateaubriand. But they have a separate sushi menu for sushi fans. Anyway, long story short. This is an amazing place to come. We came with our 1 year old baby on a stroller and he was in love with the staff and atmosphere. Don’t think twice about...
Read moreGreat location... Great food... Very poor service. Arrived as a party of four and after nearly two hours we were still waiting for part of our order. The food was served in pieces, in a random incoherent sequence that makes eating together very difficult. In the end we just gave up and cancelled whatever was not sent through. If they plan to sell themselves as a "top of the list" eating establishment they seriously need invest in improving the core element of a restaurant: Service......
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