Lapa Bay - Porto Moniz

Very interesting, but badly executed. the service might have been great, the waiters made it impossible to maintain it, but they were really understated. only 3 people who manage about 30 tables cash! they ran on, we felt that they did the impossible, but of course could not deliver on the level they would expect for this type of space. probably also kitchen suffered the same problem, so eating that was kreatiw ended briefly. everything in all the lapa bay has the right potential, but need a larger staff.

Servers messed up half of our orders. Food presentation is overly complicated for its tastes which are quite bland and sometimes conflict with each other. The only nice thing about it is the interior.

Dinner here was exquisite tasting and beautifully presented we highly recommend the “two fish” entree of red snapper and scabbard fish. Service was very slow but super courteous. We sat in the peaceful courtyard and watched the light fade over the cliffs. Very romantic setting.

The chef apperantly does a very good job Good choices , good timing, food presetation is amazing, food was served hot But the service staff dont do justice, it is clear they are summer temps , no knowledge of how a five star restaurant customer should be served

Restaurant is part of 4stars hotel and ambience is nice and welcoming. During our dinner there was a live music performace in lobby area which was very loud so we could have barely talk. Food was coming up very quickly both starter and main dish however my vegetable salad was only cut basic vegetables not mixed, no dressing or seasoning, two big cubes of tofu. The other dish we had was smoked fish which was well prepared however gnocci were plane should have been with herbs) and they were undercooked. Service in the restaurant seemed like confused not asking about quality of food, bringing first drinks after starter arrived etc. As they didnt check on us after main dish, no offer of drinks, desert, we just went directly to pay. Unfortunatelly dissapointing experience : .