Restaurante Adega Paço do Conde

Restaurante Adega Paço do Conde is a family-run restaurant at Rua Marreiros Neto 30 in the old town of Lagos, on the Algarve coast of Portugal. It serves fresh seafood and Algarve classics, with the cataplana, a copper clam-shaped pot in which seafood is steamed with tomato, peppers and white wine, as its showpiece. The seafood cataplana is priced around 25 euros, grilled sea bass about 18 euros and clams Bulhão Pato roughly 14 euros, with generous portions and fair prices for the area. The atmosphere is warm and traditional, with rustic decor, attentive family service and a mostly local clientele alongside visitors. The wine list focuses on Algarve and Alentejo producers, and house wine by the carafe is a cheap and common choice. The restaurant is open Wednesday to Monday for lunch from noon to 3pm and dinner from 6pm to 10pm, closing on Tuesdays. Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner in summer and for groups, as the dining room is small. Lagos is a popular beach town, and prices in the old town tend to be higher at restaurants aimed purely at tourists, so a family-run place with local customers offers good value. A full meal with wine usually runs about 25 to 40 euros per person. The cataplana is generally prepared for two, so couples and pairs can share one. It is a good option for those who want authentic Algarve flavours away from the busiest seafront venues.