The Bold Octopus — Restaurant in Almancil, Algarve, Portugal — photos, reviews and opening hours

The Bold Octopus

Restaurant 📍 Almancil Portuguese €
4.6
★★★★½
468 Google reviews
● Open now

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🦉 TripAdvisor Reviews — 4.5★ (323 reviews)

4.5
★★★★½
323 TripAdvisor reviews
★☆☆☆☆
August 1, 2026
A very disappointing visit. We were seated at a table directly beside the exit door, with glass panels positioned at head level — so close that I had to ask for them to be moved for safety. I told our waiter that although the food was good, we were extremely unhappy with the table. He agreed it wa…
★★★☆☆
August 1, 2026
Absolutely the best food - stunning calamari starter and the most amazing sea bass risotto. We had a 3.00pm booking - oh my, felt like a Maccies drive through 🙆‍♀️. Staff absolutely attentive, however when in Portugal, too attentive. Relax. The rose wine topped up too quickly, the food arrived too…
★★★★★
July 27, 2026
This remains one of our favourite spots to dine out here in the Algarve. Everything, from the boardwalk approach to the airy, fresh restaurant, welcomes you. The service is good, the food (especially the fish) is quality, and the opportunity for a pre/post dinner cocktail on the roof make for a per…
★★★★★
July 26, 2026
Absolutely amazing experience at Bold Octopus on Ancão Beach! From the moment we arrived, everything was perfect. The sea bass was cooked to perfection—fresh, full of flavour, and honestly one of the best I’ve ever had. The atmosphere is beautiful, the location is stunning, and the staff were incr…
★★★★☆
June 30, 2026
Really friendly staff. The views over the beach and coast are wonderful and when the sun sets it is breathtaking. Food is lovely. I had the chicken Gyoza to start which was full of flavour. Followed by the Fish Tacos, it comes with fries and salad. There are 3 of them which is perfect. Good srlec…
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ℹ️ Details

📍Praia do Ancão, 8135-162 Almancil, Portugal
🍴Portuguese
💰€
👁99 views

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday 12:30–4 pm, 6–9:30 pm
Tuesday 12:30–4 pm, 6–9:30 pm
Wednesday 12:30–4 pm, 6–9:30 pm
Thursday 12:30–4 pm, 6–9:30 pm
Friday 12:30–4 pm, 6–9:30 pm
Saturday 12:30–4 pm, 6–9:30 pm
Sunday 12:30–4 pm, 6–9:30 pm

📊 Busy Times

12 15 18 21

📍 Location