Jon-Bxl

Seems to me that its both, I'm guessing upstairs its a sandwich/snack + bar with the great terrace. Downstairs the resto. One of the rooms is a shop and another for games I suppose pool table, darts, table football.... maybe

Cant wait to spend some time at the terrace there.

Jon

keithBT

UPDATE ON O FORTE at Castro Marim. It seems that since Jon bxl was there in March they have dropped the buffet. Apparently not enough business / too much wasteage. Its still called a buffet resto on the menu but it isn't. I had sardines, - five tiny ones, OH had salmon- huge portion but undercooked, friends had a mixed grill for two. Presentation excellent but food average. Massive platter of starters /olives/bread seemed impressive but add it all up and its 21 euros. Sunday lunch came to 70 odd euros plus drinks. Not to be recommended at this point. Otherwise immaculately clean and pretty inside.

Jon-Bxl

Good feedback thanks. It's dropping down on the list now. The better buffet option is A Favela in Altura, a bit less personal there but unlimited meat!

Jon

Fredbargate

Hi Jon as per my PM of 30/5 I was again in the area and went to Favela at 9:10pm last Tuesday. It was empty but we still ate, some of the food was past it's best but we still enjoyed it and it's price along with excellent service.
We wont be back for a while but hope to try Favela again but earlier in the evening.
Along with two trips to A Chamine and an enjoyable meal at O Pescador a very pleasant trip.

Jon-Bxl

Hi Fred, Its always a worry for me to have buffet type meals later in the day. We are mainly lunch-type people. Hopefully that means the food is freshly prepared that morning. I also prefer to start earlier, as food kept warm for a long time in a bain marie might be a bit stewed.

I think now with hindsight (thanks) that perhaps A Favela is better (out of season) at weekends when there are more customers, a better turnover of fresher food. But as I mentioned in the first post I suggest that we pick up the non-hot items early as these can run out and not always replaced with the same.

Great that you had some good food, and of course A Chamine is a favourite of yours. You reminded me that its been ages since we went. Something we will rectify very soon!

Jon

guesswork

willcoxhouse

Hi Guesswork,
Please keep us updated on this as I have family out there in a week or two and it would be good to know what they can look forward to - or not.

Jon-Bxl

Just a reminder... The Ayamonte Tapas trail is on in June. With the footy dominating for me, I haven't tried any yet.

If anyone has had something memorable, please let us know

Jon

PS we also have the Cataplana month in CM, Altura etc as posted earlier...

elaleman

Good morning . .
we try nearly all . . The best - is the in TheBussem - Golf Hotel in Canela . .
Its really - perfect . . We went 3 times just to have the Tapa . .
The normal Prices are a bit high . . But nice place on the terasse.

Also very good - Lucas in the center . . and also the prices of the normal Menue - very good . .

Last Sunday went to Farvela in Altura - THX for the information about that nice place . . was very nice - with live Musik ., ., and with 4 Adults and 4 Kids - with drinks and icecream . . Pay only 78 € :-)

MikeJ

The menu at the GC is quite limited but what there is seems very good. I had an excellent burger and the BH had chicken with pineapple both of which were very tasty and reasonable price.

AndyS

BILL AND CLAIRE

Credit where Due. We arrived at the golf club last night 8.15. Great service and a great burger served with a basket of tasty chips. We were also impressed with the Décor. We had the impression that the bar and restaurant has been rented out to a different team.?? over all Very pleased...

AndyS

MikeCol

Jon-Bxl

Thanks elaleman

I am so occupied with the footy that I haven't had much time to try it. When I do this this will on the top of the list!

Jon