Terraze — Restaurant in Tavira

Nice place and terrace, but little variety in the menu and bad service. They are very slow even when the place is almost empty, but they do have tablets and headphones, all very cool. When we left we had to ask for change several times, we were going to eat and went to another one after having a beer. It was clear that the experience could have been even worse. A place to avoid. I didn't even remember this disastrous place and I didn't think I would have to write anything again. But, given the response from the restaurant, I am going to expand and answer as it deserves, since it is very clear the kind of people who run it. Instead of shutting up and not answering, or doing it with an apology, the only thing you can think of is to call me rude? For asking why they had such slow service? Does that sound rude to you? Rude was how I should have behaved with you seeing the answer you have given and not have waited a minute for the change, when the place was still half empty and we were easily five minutes or more, forcing me to get up again and go to the bar to see what was happening. As you understand I was not going to stay to hear any excuse, that in any case is done before, what worried me was to quickly find a place to eat where they were more professional. With your response has shown what you are and how you act, instead of shutting up and not answering anything, you just call me rude? Improve your service and be more professional and no one will have to ask you why you are so slow. The lady who served me had to be called several times to charge us. A waiter came to offer us an appetizer almost as we were leaving and I didn't even have any beer left. Once again everything very professional Thank you that I am not from the area, because I assure you that I would come back so that you could see what it is to be really rude. On the other hand, I am surprised by the number of reviews there are about this place, with very elaborate texts and many photos, when there are not so many of other much better places...... Don't waste your time responding to me again and worry about improving the attention and professionalism of...

Across 10 days in Portugal where we were in Lisbon, Nazare, Sintra, and Tavira, this was our favorite restaurant; so good, in fact, we went twice which I've never done at a restaurant while traveling.

Meal 1: We got 3 appetizers (everything sounded so good!). We had the Goat's cheese gratin, garlic bread, and fried shrimp. The goat cheese was amazing, and this comes from someone who doesn't like goat cheese. The mix with the apple and caramelized almonds was amazing. That on top of the garlic bread was a great pairing. The fried shrimp was the best shrimp we had on our trip.

For the mains, we got the fresh cod and Tomato and basil devil gnocchi. The cod was the best fish we had the whole trip. Flakey and the topping was amazing. The gnocchi sauce was fantastic.

Dessert we had petit gateau and chocolate mousse. The mousse was average but the gateau is a must. If you go and don't get the gateau, you're doing yourself a disservice.

Meal 2: we got the vegetable kakiage, Cod and mango cheviche, and fried cuttlefish. The ceviche was a beautiful blend and so perfectly balanced. The kakiage is like a dream version of tempura. The fried cuttlefish was the best small trips of fried fish we had all trip.

For mains, we got the fish again (it was that good) and the prawn and pineapple curry which had a similar sauce to the gnocchi and were delicious.

Dessert we got the gateau again (and asked for the recipe it was so good) and the lime cheesecake which had a very strong molasses taste in the jelly if that's your jam (food pun).

Drinks were also great, especially the homemade lemonade and sangria.

Very cute vibes and very affordable. Even with the absurd amount of food we got each night, it came out to ~50€ per person and could easily have been closer to 20€ if you get a normal...

Had high expectations based on the look, menu and location but it didn't quite live up to them. Booked a specific table in advance to ensure ample seating under shade but found it had been given away to someone else by the host. Still had a riverfront table, but it was smaller and the mismatched chairs made for uncomfortable seating.

Starter of bread, cheeses, olives and carrots was excellent, but because it arrived so late, our dinners were ready before we had completed it.

Steak entree was excellent, as were the ribs. The chicken wrapped in bacon was cold, but the real star of the entree was potatoes au gratin.

Wine selection was recommended and was a very good choice. Would highly recommend it (see photo).

Desserts sounded amazing, but again we were disappointed. Lime cheesecake had very little lime flavor at all and was too light for the heavy crust. Chocolate cake was average and not something I would order again. The sweet potato dessert, however, was recommended as something unusual but very good, and it was indeed! Reminded me of a bread pudding texture, slightly sweet with a hint of caramel. Would be perfection with a tiny bit of vanilla ice cream.

Overall, the ambiance, location and decor is excellent. Prices are high for the quality and service we received, but I'd be willing to give it...