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  • 3/5 Daniel B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, friendly staff who came to explain the dishes before taking the order and also to check afterwards. All dishes are shrimp based. We had some excellent tacos with shrimp and mango, a really fresh taste. Afterwards we went for the octopus cataplana - to be honest a bit below expectation. The octopus was (maybe) cooked too long, and the taste of coriander a bit too dominant in my opinion. Quantity was fine for two people. The vinho Verde we were recommended was very good.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christian E. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, friendly service, creative menú, tasty food. A bit overpriced and issues to pay (told us that is possible to pay with card only after failing getting money from an ATM machine)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ursula El M. 3 years ago on Google
    I honestly think that this restaurant serves some of the best food you can find in Portugal. The fried shrimp dumplings with tangerine sauce are beyond this world and the shrimp lime risotto is just mouth-watering. Hats off to Chef Valdemar and Stephanie for the amazing friendly service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tracy H. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent experience. Stephanie the proprietor was very nice and knows her food. She made us feel welcome. The food was fantastic . We had tacos and cataplana . Great service and great wine. Highly recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Capuchinho 1 year ago on Google
    Waw, this was a true dinning experience at the heart of Algarve. Go with 3 friends and ask for the sharing menu, you will have a bite of a few options. It's a good amount at good price. The house wine was also great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 richard m. 10 months ago on Google
    Well, it was all or nothing on the fish front tonight for me. I needed to be more adventurous and this restaurant blew both of us away with its flavoursome dishes. We share two starters - shrimp tacos,and shrimp Berlin balls. This was followed by sea bass & steak with prawns. The meal was epic - so fresh fruity and just the right amount. The service was excellent 👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Redcert R. 2 years ago on Google
    Since the reopening, Mare Shrimp is more popular than ever, and if it's possible, the food is even better. We love the Low Tide dishes, four or five between two, as they make for a delicious, varied tour through the best ingredients the Algarve has.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy P. 1 year ago on Google
    This has been the highlight of our holiday. Me and my boyfriend are huge foodies and we’re so impressed by the flavours and presentation of the dishes. The scallops were to die for!! Everything just took you on a journey. The restaurant has a lovely vibe and the staff are so lovely something we haven’t quite found in other places.

  • 5/5 Joyce H. 7 months ago on Google
    A gastronomic delight. Gorgeous setting, wonderful atmosphere, friendly, helpful staff. Steak and shrimp was amazing. Shrimp taco and Berlin bun did not disappoint and the apple pie was a light and airy surprise.

  • 3/5 Clara S. 9 months ago on Google
    Food was ok and the staff was very friendly, but they force you to pay on cash because they don’t got a data-phone.

  • 5/5 Sigurður E. 1 year ago on Google
    The best seafood I have ever eaten, and as an Icelander my standards are very high. We were two and followed the good advice of our waitress regarding starters, the two of us shared two shrimp tacos and two Berliners. Both excellent examples of doing something extraordinary by experimenting with ingredients but most of all methods. As a main course we ordered the octopus cataplana. It was so good that we stared at each other with our mouths open and almost forgot to chew. But we hardly needed to chew it was cooked to perfection, the spices and other ingredients complimented the seafood, enhanced the taste without overpowering it. We almost skipped ordering dessert, because after perfect two courses we did not want to end the evening on anything less then perfect. But we still had one and it was no less good. The bill was as pleasant as the rest, price/quality ratio was excellent. Only downside, small as it may be. The music had a good volume and gave a great atmosphere, but the playlist was a bit short. Even though the cover of "The winner takes it all" was excellent, we did not need to hear it three times 😉

  • 5/5 Lucy R. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food. Personable staff who advise and help. The food is really exceptional. We will book again for our last night.

  • 5/5 Chris T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great restaurant. Not cheap but first class food and service. Very friendly and helpful owners. Highly recommend a visit.

  • 5/5 Max G. 1 year ago on Google
    I reckon that I have seen a good amount of Seafood restaurants in my life, but this one is an easy top 3 pick for. Not only the quality but they have very interesting dishes. On top cozy and casual interior. Highly recommended. Best food we had in any restaurant during our Algarve trip

  • 5/5 Pam J. 1 year ago on Google
    Mare was a unique experience with french undertones. The restaurant was nicely appointed, the service was excellent and the food had different twists and turns. I feel Mare is one of the best restaurants in Olhao.

  • 5/5 Ryan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely brilliant restaurant. Already been 3 times on a 1 week holiday and every dish we have tried, from starters to desserts, has been fantastic for everyone in the family. The shrimp tacos and the Lasanha are the family favourites. Great service and great food! We will be back again!!

  • 5/5 Nikki B. 1 year ago on Google
    I cannot say enough great things about this restaurant. Being tucked just around the corner, it was much quieter than the strip but still with a great atmosphere. The waiting team were so friendly and could not have been more helpful. We took the waitress' recommendation of the tasting menu and every single mouthful of food was just divine! I have seen people say that this restaurant should have a Michelin star . . . I can see why! The shrimp tacos with avocado and mango was incredible! You absolutely have to book a table here if you're visiting Olhao!

  • 5/5 Adriana A. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food. Unexpected flavors and top quality. Nice selection of wines. Friendly staff. Perfect for a different food experience in Olhão. They offer us the group menu as we where a party of 6 and it was wonderful. The Cataplana and the lasagna where our favorites. A big thanks from the Colombian crew.

  • 5/5 Laura D. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was just amazing. Friendly staff. Everything was like an explosion of different tastes and notes. We highly recommend this place and make sure you get a reservation! Muito obrigada!

  • 5/5 Carolina G. 1 year ago on Google
    It was more than great! Really unexpected and the open til late and I thought I was going to go to bed really hungry. The shrimp tacos are the best I even had two orders. The staff are the sweetest I have ever met and they recommended really nice white wine.

  • 5/5 Erika B. 2 years ago on Google
    Together with Vai and Volta in the old town, this is a must go. Honestly these two places are the best in Olhao and not touristy traps. Maré is very cosy and taken care of with tables outside as well. The food is delicious and a bit different from the other restaurants we have tried in Algarve. The menu is all based on shrimps and it’s very delicious. Our favourite were the pastries and the tacos which were the starters - unbelievably testy! Staff was super nice and kind and explained everything on the menu. We really liked it and highly recommend it!

  • 5/5 Sheila M. 2 years ago on Google
    These best seafood / shrimp restaurant in Olhão, highly recommend. Great service , interesting menu with a great selection of shrimps

  • 5/5 Beverley H. 2 years ago on Google
    Superb meal. Can't recommend highly enough. Deliciously tasty food, nice ambiance and very friendly staff. Highlights for our party were shrimp and mango taco starters, innovative mains prawn & veg lasagne and sea bass cannelloni, followed by a blissful chocolate dessert.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth M. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous food, well worth a visit if you've not been. Fine food, everything delicious


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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