A 'tapa' is a 'lid' or 'cover'.
In the early days of tapas, a slice of cheese or ham was given with your drink and placed over your drink. There is some debate over why exactly this was done:
To keep out the flies.
To hide the smell of the bad wine.
To keep the wind from blowing your drink everywhere.
We prefer the first explanation - a piece of ham will only hide the smell of the wine until you take it off to take a drink!
TAPAS
COMBOS
Every day until 6PM
- Lunch for TwoSelect ANY 3 of the Tapas below for £20.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Feast!Select ANY 5 of the Tapas below for £30.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Early DinnerSelect any 3 of the Tapas below and a bottle of house wine (red or white) for £35.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- PORTUGUESE FEAST!Select any 5 of the Tapas below and a bottle of house wine (red or white) for £40.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
TAPAS
- Hummus Bread OlivesWith a touch of olive oil.£6.55.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Rissois de QueijoCheese patties served with Portuguese style homemade tomato sauce.£6.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Bolos de BacalhauCod fish cake with parsley and a spicy tomato dip.£6.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Falafel Goats ChesseMushy chickpeas with spices, served with caramelised onions.£6.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Grilled SardinesTouch of maldon salt, olive oil and balsamic vinegar.£6.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Grilled HalloumiServed with tomato and olives, drizzled with pure olive oil.£6.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Fried CalamariWith spicy mayo dip.£7.45.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Chorizo of ViseuSpecial chorizo from Viseu served hot.£6.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Chicken SkewerMarinated in traditional Portuguese spices and herbs, served with peppers and spicy mayo.£6.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Chicken TendersBreaded chicken served with spicy tomato sauce.£6.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Traditional MeatballsBeef meat and onions cooked in a spicy rich tomato sauce served with toast bread.£6.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Portuguese wingsOven baked with piri piri sauce.£6.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Chicken & BaconChicken wrapped in bacon, drizzled in chimichurri sauce.£6.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Rissóis de CarnePatties stuffed with meat, served with fragrant mint yogurt.£6.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- American RibsMarinaded with herbs and oven baked, served with spicy BBQ sauce.£7.45.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Mushrooms on ToastPan fried and served on toast in a creamy white wine garlic sauce.£7.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- PICA PAUPieces of pork leg and chorizo cooked in a white wine butter sauce topped with cold pickles, olives and served with bread.£7.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Algarve's ShrimpsMade in olive oil and garlic, served in a soft butter white wine garlic sauce.£7.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
BURGERS
Thursdays 12-2-6 IT'S 2-4-1
BURGERS
All burgers are served with salad, tomatoes and chips.
- Falafel BurgerWith fragrant mint yogurt.£10.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Classic Burger8oz beef burger.£10.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Veggie BurgerPlant based burger, mayo, fresh lettuce, tomato and red onion.£11.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- American BurgerGold chicken breast with bacon and cheese.£12.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Cheese and Bacon Burger8oz beef burger with cheese and bacon.£14.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Algarve's Burger and 1/2 Lobster8oz beef burger with cheese, jalapeños and 1/2 Lobster.£21.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
SALADS
Thursdays 12-2-6 IT'S 2-4-1
SALADS
Add "Fried Sweet Potatoes" for £2.45
- Halloumi and Beetroot SaladCourgettes, carrots and a touch of olive oil.£10.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Goat’s Cheese and Mushroom SaladCaramelised onions, broad beans, grilled vegetables, olive oil and balsamic dressing.£10.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Chicken Chorizo SaladRoast peppers with ranch dressing.£11.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Algarve's SaladChicken, bacon, cucumber, tomato and lettuce with mango dressing.£12.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Salmon Citrus SaladFresh salmon with salad and orange, seasoned with lemon juice.£14.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Each main dish is served with two side dishes.
STEAK
Wednesdays 12-2-5 it's 2-4-1
STEAK
Each main dish is served with two side dishes.
- Happy FrancesinhaPortuguese style soup sandwich; rumpsteak, ham, cheese, Portuguese sausage, bread, fried egg, cooked and served in an exotic “land and sea” spicy sauce. Served with chips.£14.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Bitoque SteakGrilled 10 oz sirloin topped with a fried egg. Served with rice, chips and Piri-Piri sauce.£18.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Grilled Ribeye Steak10 oz. served with chips, rice and Gorgonzola cheese sauce on the side.£18.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Grilled Sirloin Steak10 oz. served with rice, chips and peppercorn sauce on the side.£18.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Portuguese style Steak10 oz ribeye grilled with garlic, white wine butter sauce, mustard dressing, with smoked ham on top. Served with rice and cottage fries.£19.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Algarve’s Steak20 oz steak in creamy mushroom sauce served with chips and salad.£26.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Steak and Prawns10oz sirloin with prawns in garlic butter sauce, served with chips and rice.£25.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Steak and 1/2 Lobster10oz sirloin with Lobster in garlic butter sauce, served with chips, salad and spicy mayo on the side.£26.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
RICE
Mondays 12-2-6 IT'S 2-4-1
RICE
All cooked in a rich Portuguese tomato sauce made with wine from Dão.
- Vegetarian Rice with FalafelTomatoes, green beans, broccoli and spinach.£10.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Meat RiceChicken, bacon, chorizo and mixed peppers.£12.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Fish RiceSalmon, sea bass and prawns .£13.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
FISH
FISH
Each main dish is served with two side dishes.
- Grilled FishFresh salmon or sea bass served with chips and salad.£18.75.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Portuguese BacalhauGenerous portion of Portuguese cod topped with olives, fried onions and a hearty drizzle of olive oil served with cottage fries and salad.£18.85.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Bacalhau MarinheiroPortion of Portuguese Cod, King Prawns and Clams, cooked with sliced peppers and onions in a cognac fragrant rich tomato sauce. Drizzled with olive oil and served with cottage fries and salad.£20.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Portuguese Fish SkewerSalmon, sea bass and prawns grilled with green peppers and white onions. Served with chips, salad and your choice of sauce.£19.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Algarve's ShrimpCooked with garlic in a white wine from Dão, dressed with soft butter and mustard sauce. Served with chips and salad.£19.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Cataplana de PeixeSalmon, sea bass, clams and shrimp in a white wine tomato sauce, stewed with potatoes and mixed vegetables, served with rice.£19.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Sea Bass AveiroGrilled with shrimps in garlic butter.£20.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Grilled Lobster (350g-400g)American lobster in salt water, cooked in garlic butter and served with chips, salad and spicy mayo.£24.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
MEAT
TUESDAYS 12-2-6 IT'S 2-4-1
MEAT
Each main dish is served with two side dishes.
- 1/2 Grilled ChickenMarinated with herbs, served in Piri-Piri or BBQ sauce with coleslaw and chips.£12.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Porto ChickenBreaded with a spicy tomato sauce and a touch of Porto wine served with coleslaw and chips.£13.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Algarve’s ChickenGrilled chicken breast topped with mushroom sauce and served with chips and salad.£14.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Lisboa ChickenTraditionally grilled chicken breast, topped with melted cheese, ham, more cheese and crispy bacon, brushed over with your choice of sauce, served with chips and salad.£15.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Carne de Porco à AlentejanaStewed pork with clams mixed with fried potatoes in a rich white wine butter sauce topped with cold pickles, olives and served with rice.£16.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- 1/2 Ribs and WingsServed with coleslaw, chips, BBQ and Piri-Piri sauce.£17.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Ribs da SerraOven cooked, served with coleslaw, chips and BBQ sauce.£18.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Grilled Meat SkewerStewed rump steak, bacon, chorizo, red peppers and red onions, choice of sauce, served with rice and chips.£18.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Cataplana de CarneChicken, diced beef, pork, bacon and chorizo in a white wine tomato sauce, stewed with potatoes and mixed vegetables, served with rice.£19.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
MEZZE
Mondays any Mezze and a bottle of house wine for £33.95
ALGARVE’S MEZZE
All served with sweet potatoes and salad.
- Vegeterian MezzeServed with hummus, falafel, halloumi, olives and bread.£17.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Fish MezzeSardines, calamari, salmon and sea bass.£24.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
- Meat Mezze1/2 piri piri chicken, chorizo, wings and ribs.£25.95.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................