A Lota D´Alvor
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A Lota D´Alvor is a seafood restaurant in Alvor’s historic former fish auction house on Largo da Ribeira, beside the waterfront in Portimão, Algarve.
Menu & prices
Why go
- Shellfish from the Ria de Alvor, with some kept alive in aquariums.
- Wine list focused mainly on wines from small Portuguese producers.
Opening hours
TodayClosedShow all
MondayClosed
Tuesday12:30 – 22:30
Wednesday12:30 – 22:30
Thursday12:30 – 22:30
Friday12:30 – 22:30
Saturday12:30 – 22:30
Sunday12:30 – 22:30
Good to know
LunchDinnerDog FriendlyFree WifiFull BarHighchairs AvailableReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceWheelchair Accessible
Dishes to try
- Shellfish choices include oysters, clams, cockles, mussels, crabs, lobsters, slipper lobsters, percebes and spider crabs.
Booking a table
- To reserve a table, call +351 282 458 444.
Atmosphere
- The restored interior retains the old fish counters and iron pillars.
- Table service and a full bar are available.
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available.
- Dogs The restaurant is dog friendly.
Shorts
History
The restoration preserved the old fish counters and iron pillars and replaced the masonry and roof. The converted building serves as a gathering place for retired fishers and visiting tourists. An interactive kiosk explores Alvor’s history and fishing in the Ria de Alvor, incorporating residents’ accounts gathered with help from Portimão Museum.
- early 20th c.The building was constructed as a fish auction house, where local fishermen sold their catch.
- 1980s–1990sThe auction house ceased operating after municipal fish auctions were centralised in Parchal.
- 1988Part of the documentary Os Pescadores was filmed in the building.
- 2022Renovation began, focusing mainly on the façades and interior.
- 2023The building reopened as a tourist, social and cultural space and was inaugurated on 11 March.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible
Sources: Lota de Alvor - Wikipedia · Restaurante | A Lota | Alvor · A Lota | Alvor | Menu · checked 1 Oct 2026
Where
Rua Dr. Frederico Ramos Mendes 79, Alvor
- Website
- restaurantealota.com/
- Phone
- +962520026
Questions and answers
When is A Lota D´Alvor open?
It is open Tuesday through Sunday, 12:30–22:30.
What is the address of A Lota D´Alvor?
Rua Dr. Frederico Ramos Mendes 79, Alvor.
Where can I see the menu at A Lota D´Alvor?
Restaurant menu.
Can I pay by card at A Lota D´Alvor?
Yes, credit cards are accepted, including Mastercard and Visa.
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