Marisqueira Rui — Restaurant in Silves

Based on the reviews we had very high expectations but we left a bit disappointed. The seafood is undoubtedly fresh, the service is quick, polite and attentive. The value for money is ok. We ordered the seafood rice, which is a typical Portuguese dish we've had millions of times in the time we've lived in Portugal and which is supposed to be a specialty here (hence why we ordered it). First, the portion was supposed to be for 2 but it was more for 4 people, way too much. Second, it didn't include much variety of seafood as we expected (mostly clams and prawns, a bit poor). Last but not least, it was so incredibly salty that it was barely edible. We had to pour some water in the pan as we were trying to fix it but unfortunately we didn't manage. We had some of it, took away the rest. Reheated it at home the next day, adding more water to it. Our second attempt wasn't successful either. The cost of this dish was 38€ which felt like a rip off because we couldn't properly enjoy it considering how salty it was. There are definitely better restaurants and marisqueiras in the area that cook way better for...

This restaurant doesn't need waiters to stand outside calling out for customers to fill seats because it's always packed! In fact, there was a line out the door when we arrived, but the 30-minute wait was well worth it.

We ordered the Cataplana, a traditional Algarve stew. It's cooked in a copper or aluminum pot also called Cataplana and is filled with fish, seafood, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and spices. The whole thing is then simmered until the ingredients are tender and flavorful.

It was delicious! The fish was fresh and flavorful, and the tomatoes and onions added a nice sweet and tangy flavor. The Cataplana is a hearty dish and perfect for sharing.

The only downside to the restaurant is that the decor is a bit dated and could use a refresh. However, this didn't negatively impact our dining experience.

I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Silves. The Cataplana alone is...

We came accross this restaurant while visiting the small charming town of Silves. This restaurant is very popular and you quickly understand why: very good service from the waiters speaking French and English, which makes ordering easier. Maybe they speak other languages too, but you get around with these 2 at least. They have an extensive list of fresh sea food and local specialities. I recommand the Cataplana de Ameijoas. The wine list will suit all tastes and budgets.

Contrarilly to what I could read, the waiters were friendly and making sure we had all we needed.

Overall, cataplana is 28€ for 2, if you top it up with a nice wine and iced orange or lemon as dessert, the bill will be around 50€ for 2, which I found good value for money.

Do not come up too late after 8:00 pm or you might have to queue for quite some time, especially in the...