Bar Habana

The locals know it as ‘The International’ and it’s a popular place to meet. It’s right on the beach front and offers lovely ‘all day breakfasts’ (best converted with an ice cold beer we find…) and tasty snacks. This is also the home of Luz’s very own web-cam, so to check on what’s happening right now down at Luz beach click here.

Churrasqueira O Antonio

Located half-way up Rua da Praia, grill and BBQ meat specialties. It’s basic but that’s reflected in the price. The locals often get a takeaway when they don’t want to BBQ themselves

Marujo

‘The Sailor’. Nicely varied menu

tel: (282) 78 96 67

O Malhão

Portuguese cuisine and a meat specialist so one of the few places where you shouldn't’t order fish dishes. The head waiter claims to know José Mourinho’s dad, Felix, who was goalkeeper for the Portuguese national team, so football chat can be interesting. The restaurant is on the road between Luz and Burgau with loads of car-parking space.

Restaurante Aquario

Rapidly gaining an excellent reputation, it’s a small place tucked away in the rather unprepossessing Edificio Luztur complex just up from the Church square. Your reviewer hails from Norfolk and knows a good ‘stuffed crab’ when he eats one – and he ate one here. Highly recommended. Rua 1. de Maio

tel: (282) 78 91 77

The Dolphin

South African specialties (i.e. meat and more meat) with excellent steaks, but also superb fish dishes. Rua da Calheta

tel: (282) 78 99 92