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Restaurant Al Sud: a culinary jewel where gastronomy and golf match in Portugal

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The restaurant Al Sud has been awarded a Michelin star for the fourth consecutive year, solidifying its position as one of Portugal’s standout culinary destinations. Located within the stunning surroundings of Palmares Ocean Living & Golf, this restaurant offers diners a unique gastronomic experience that blends the best cuisine with panoramic views and an exceptional ambience for those looking for extraordinary Portugal golf breaks.

Restaurant Al Sud Michelin Guide recognition

Led by renowned chef Louis Anjos, the team at Al Sud has maintained the coveted Michelin star since its opening in 2021. The recognition was announced during the Michelin Guide Portugal 2024 Gala on February 27th, a historic event held for the first time in the Algarve.

Al Sud is situated in the Clubhouse of Palmares, one of the clubs with the most outstanding reputation that Tee Times Golf Agency offers, where guests can enjoy breathtaking views of Lagos Bay and the Alvor Estuary. The restaurant provides an elegant, welcoming atmosphere that perfectly complements Chef Louis Anjos’s culinary excellence.

Restaurant Al Sud’s cuisine stands out for its contemporary and creative approach, using fresh, local ingredients, especially fish and seafood, that the chef sources daily from the Sagres auction. The “A Discovery” tasting menu features ten carefully crafted dishes that capture the essence of the region and its ingredients, showcasing the chef’s passion and talent in every bite.

Palmares Ocean Living & Golf

For travellers seeking top-tier Portugal golf holidays, Palmares Ocean Living & Golf stands out as one of the premier destinations Tee Times Golf Agency proposes. With its stunning Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed three 9-hole linked golf courses, luxurious amenities, and breathtaking surroundings overlooking the Bay of Lagos, Palmares offers a golfing experience with excellent places to stay, like the Palmares Beach House Hotel and signature apartments. It is worth noting that the complex will soon include a JW Marriott Hotel and other ones. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer looking to test your talents on a world-class course or a leisure traveller seeking relaxation amidst natural beauty, Palmares promises an unforgettable escape combining Portugal’s best golf and tourism.

Restaurant Al Sud’s recognition by the Michelin Guide is just another testament to Portugal’s flourishing culinary scene. With 170 restaurants featured in the guide, the country is experiencing a moment of great culinary maturity, with new openings and exciting proposals emerging across the territory. From Lisbon to the Algarve, the passion for good food and the talent of local chefs are attracting international attention and establishing Portugal as a world-class culinary destination.

Portugal Golf Holidays – Algarve new Restaurants

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Restaurant Well Vale do Lobo. Algarve new Restaurants

Restaurant Well Vale do Lobo

Algarve new Restaurants

With the arrival of the summer holidays and the warm and long days inviting for delicious outdoor meals, new restaurants emerge for lunch, dinner or a simple gourmet snack.

During the pandemic, the Algarve saw the emergence of new restaurants, which try to counteract current adversities. From the seafood of the Algarve coast to the flavours of the East, there is so much to taste in the Portuguese’s favourite summer destination. If you are in the Algarve or going there, take a look at some of the new spots.

Restaurant Al Sud

Chef Louis Anjos signs the menus of the new fine dining restaurant at Palmares Ocean Living & Golf Resort, in Lagos. Space invites you to enjoy various tasting moments, with the best that the region has to offer, especially the seafood diversity. Tuna with oysters from the Alvor river, oscietra caviar and granny apple, Iberian pork noodles with stew broth, Monchique corns and fine herbs, sea bass with rice from the Sado Valley region, mussels and saffron or Algarvian prawns with fatty bacon, are some of Al Sud’s proposals.

Location: Palmares Golf Course, near Lagos golf breaks

Restaurant Pier by the sea

The seafood restaurant and brewery owned by the chef César Lourenço left the Santa Eulália area, where it had been for three years, to settle right in the centre of Albufeira. Seafood continues to have the chef’s quality guarantee, who offers the Super Onda de Marisco boards as suggestions. Highlights include the seafood rice, but also the Tuna Prego in caco bread from Cais ao Mar, the loin Picapau and the Pata Negra ham, at the starters.

Location: Rua Almeida Garret, 27, near Albufeira golf breaks

Restaurant Tico Tico Algarve

Seafood and appetizers are the star of this new space on Quarteira’s waterfront, with the beach right at your feet. On the terrace facing the sea, entertain yourself with barnacles, crab or cuttlefish roe, octopus salad and fish-egg salad. For full meals, Tico Tico Algarve has xerém clams, Octopus Pataniscas and Bitoque.

Location: Avenida Infante de Sagres, Edificio Elegante, block C, Quarteira, near Vilamoura golf breaks

Restaurant Well Vale do Lobo

Sushi is a must in this new space at Vale do Lobo Resort. Inspired by Bali and Greece, the Well is located in Vale do Lobo square, right next to the pool and overlooking the sea. A sophisticated space, Well Vale do Lobo also has tacos, pokes, baguettes and snacks such as cuttlefish strips, chicken wings with chilli sauce and beef croquettes.

Location: Vale do Lobo Resort, near Vale do Lobo golf breaks

Restaurant Umami

In Quinta do Lago the first Asian restaurant opened its doors. Specializing in the Japanese cooking method robatayaki (food cooked over hot charcoal), Umami promises to combine a luxurious experience with a true sensory experience. The fish of the day is presented in caramelization of fermented soy, black garlic and fish liqueur, and the meat, Wagyu, with potato cream, a mix of wild mushrooms and mizuna. Then there’s Scallop Tempura, Chicken Yakitori and Gyozas, among other dishes.

Location: Rua das Palmeiras Rot.6, Av. André Jordan, near Quinta do Lago golf breaks

Restaurant Amare Beach Club

Hotel Faro‘s beach club returns renewed and with a new name for another summer. This is the ideal spot to have breakfast with toasted and bowls, lunch on hamburgers and salads, snack with oysters, clams and shrimp in tempura or dinner. Hotel Faro‘s Amare Beach Club is situated on Faro beach.

Location: Avenida Nascente 6, Praia de Faro, near Quinta do Lago golf breaks

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