Maria do Mar - Conservas — Restaurant in Portimão

Holly Mackeral!!!!! Like I totally food-gasmed here!!! The sardine salad- i was moaning, & then had the burger expecting it to be the 2nd nice dish but nope!!! Then my eyes started rolling & going blurry cos dear god- was it fricken delish!!!!! I was eating both bite after bite. Nearly cried at how well it all went together & there was nothing stingey with sauce in burger or in my salad. Portions- perfect!! Taste- beyond comprehension. Just such a well balanced menu. Going back tomorrow & day after for lunch - even if it a 30min jike uphill from where Im staying- but I just want to try all thats on the menu!!!! And man for the price- it's just toooooooo gooood!!! Place is quite as hell too and there's all the cans & sauces etc u can buy & take home. Absolutely in Love!!! Will miss this place - one of those- dying request dishes.

Forgot to mention the service!! There's only 5-6 tables as it is a small place but the one waiter I had- think he might be the co-owner, was awesome!!! He saw how excited I was just to be there & try everything but just knew what I should order. He was like 'I got you!'. And that he did!! I was going to order way too much as I was eye hungry but he was super waiter & started me off with the best stuffs & left it open to me if I was to be more hungry. Which I wasn't. Was fully stuffed & more so, super satisfied that i only wasted 3 leaves of my salad dish. The rest- in my big...

Maria do Mar is a charming little snackbar restaurant that offers a unique dining experience, with conserves as the foundation of their menu. We were curious to try this concept and were pleasantly surprised. The dishes were thoughtfully crafted, showcasing the quality and versatility of the ingredients. The overall experience was delightful, thanks in no small part to the excellent service. The staff was not only attentive but also warm and friendly, which made the meal even more enjoyable. We can recommend Maria do Mar for anyone looking for something different...

I went based on the reviews and recommendation that I received. The owners (?), a gentleman and a lady, were very kind and welcoming. I didn't know what to order so the gentleman asked me how hungry I was and prepared a 4-piece sampler and served it with a glass of wine. Superb. Tasty tapas-like concoctions made with high quality fresh ingredients and canned fish. If you ever wondered how to eat the canned fish that are often sold as Portuguese souvenirs, this is a great place to find ideas and...