O Chefe Silvestre

O Chefe Silvestre is a family-run restaurant in Sesmarias, on the outskirts of Portimão, founded by chefs Paulo and Nélia Silvestre. Both trained at hotel schools in Faro and Portimão and worked in five-star hotels in the Algarve. The first restaurant opened in 2002. The restaurant specialises in charcoal grills, although the menu is varied. Dishes include black pork on the embers, picanha, maminha, barbecue chicken, grilled cod, mixed grill, a meat board with tropical fruit, parrilla à chefe, Iberian roast and a range of skewers. There is table service for 90 guests and a take-away service. Delivery is available through Uber Eats and Bolt Food. The restaurant is open Thursday to Tuesday for lunch and dinner and is closed on Wednesdays.