Fora D'oras - Olhão

We were looking for a lovely meal as it was our second night in the area and we found this place which has great views. We went in and the waitress sat us down... read more We were looking for a lovely meal as it was our second night in the area and we found this place which has great views. We went in and the waitress sat us down at a table in doors and faces us the menu. So far so good, she later came back and just went “drinks?”. Her attitude had completely changed. She only took my two sisters and my dads order and then walked off before my mum could order her drink. About 10 minutes later she came back with mine and my sisters cokes and my dads beer but she also bought over a beer for my mum. We tried to explain to her that she had not order and that she didn’t want a drink but all she done was pick up the been and walked off behind the bar. We continued to look through the menu but we didn’t see anything we would like as a meal as it was mainly tapas so we decided that we would go some where else, we asked for the bill and we continued with our drinks. The waitress would continuously walk past our table and glare at my mum in a horrible way she would stare at me and shake her head at my dad. I got so annoyed that she was being horrible to my mum behind her back that I just wanted to get out of there I didn’t even finish my drink we just stood up paid for the drinks and left. I’m glad we left as we found a much better restaurant further up the street which had amazing service and great food. I do not recommend going to fora d’Oras.

When we arrived at our hotel we were eager to try that nights dinner as we were all hungry and arrived to what I can only describe as a horror movie with slop i... read more When we arrived at our hotel we were eager to try that nights dinner as we were all hungry and arrived to what I can only describe as a horror movie with slop in trays. After giving the benefit of doubt we then decided to try breakfast and was met with much the same with an addition of rude staff. Upset with the start of our holiday I complained to our rep and he arranged for us to eat dinner in fora d'oras for the rest of our stay and we would like to say a big thank you to the staff here, they really looked after us. There was a prepared menu of Italian and Indian food and they offered 3 courses too. They saved our holiday for us as we had paid for breakfast and dinner in the hotel but could not eat it which was upsetting. They seemed experienced at dealing with guests like us, which tells me it happens quite a lot. They got to know us during the week and treated us as such so thank you again for the friendly service and lovely food.

Found this little place next to an old bar we frequented regularly. We were quickly offered a seat out the back alley away from the main road traffic. Menu cons... read more Found this little place next to an old bar we frequented regularly. We were quickly offered a seat out the back alley away from the main road traffic. Menu consisted of unusual tapas dishes, burgers and local tinned fish. We had a sharing cheese board (delicious) and a speciality Portuguese burger (Francesinha). We’ve been coming to Olhao for years and never heard of this, so HAD to try. YUM. Meaty, just the right spicy and very filling. As well as good food and wine (over 70 to choose from), the waiter was very friendly and helpful without being overbearing. We will be back.