RESTAURANT

Name: The Bold Octopus
Address: Praia do Ancão, Quinta do Lago, Almancil, Algarve, 8135-162, PT
Telephone: +351289143218

Beachside Lunch & Dinner

Welcome to our Restaurant - Beachside Lunch & Dinner experience at Ancão Beach!
Here, you can enjoy fresh, global flavors while taking in breathtaking sea views. Our menu features a mix of local fish and seafood, along with exciting dishes inspired by Mexico, Thailand, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch by the beach or a flavourful dinner, we have something for every taste. Imagine sitting by the ocean, enjoying a fresh beachside lunch with the Atlantic as your backdrop. From seafood to premium meats, every bite is a treat, and our friendly team makes sure your meal is unforgettable. Come relax, eat well, and soak in the beautiful sea views with us. Join us at Ancão Beach for a delicious meal at our restaurant beachside lunch or dinner, and let the views and food make it a day to remember!

The Bold Octopus Menu

Quench Your Thirst

Watermelon Sugar High
Gordon's gin, basil, watermelon juice, lime & soda.
16€
Summer Time Madness
Olmeca tequila, cucumber and wasabi cordial, italicus, & orange bitters.
16€
Violet Dusk
Gordon's gin, lemon juice, plum syrup & egg white.
16€

Starters

Couvert
Selection of freshly baked bread.
6.50€
Satay Skewers
Chargrilled chicken skewers with creamy peanut sauce.
16€
Ceviche
Fresh white fish, cucumber, peppers, chili, coriander & coconut milk.
18.50€
Chicken Gyoza
Panfried chicken gyozas in aromatic Asian broth with crispy spicy onions.
16€
Beef Tartare
Hand-cut fillet of beef, egg yolk, mixed herbs, pickles & toasted sourdough.
18.50€
Tuna Tostada
Sushi grade tuna, guacamole, tomato salsa, jalapeños & chives.
18.50€
Prawns Al Ajillo
Sautéed prawns in a spicy garlic and lemon butter, served with charred ciabatta bread.
19.50€
Kentucky Fried Calamari
Golden fried calamari with zesty house tartare sauce.
15.50€
Popcorn Shrimp
Battered bite sized shrimp tossed in a spicy sriracha mayo & sesame seeds.
19€
Scallop & Oyster Tartare
Hand-cut scallop & oyster tartare with fresh ginger dressing.
18€

Fish & Seafood

Grilled Whole Fresh Fish
Seabass

Sea bream

Sole

Red snapper

Turbot

(Market price)

*Please check with your waiter for the available daily fish selection.
Fish Tacos
Chermoula-spiced cod, crunchy tacos, guacamole, cold mango salsa sauce, fresh coriander & twice cooked fries.

With truffle parmesan fries +2.50
25€
Prawn Ravioli
'Nduja sausage, lobster, mussels, squid & prawns in a rich tomato sauce.
38€
Seabass Risotto
Pan-fried seabass on creamy lime risotto with an Asian cabbage salad.
34€
Black Cod
Miso & Soya glazed black cod with roast pak-choi and sushi rice.
46€
The Bold Octopus
Grilled octopus served with caponata, black olives & new baby potatoes.
35€
Grilled Tiger Prawns
Sautéed in a spicy garlic & lemon butter served with lime rice.
39€

Meat

Chicken Tikka Masala
Tender chicken in an aromatic masala curry sauce with coconut milk & jasmine rice.

Prawns Instead +5
22€
Grilled 8oz Fillet Steak
Twice cooked fries & your choice of sauce:

Peppercorn, Béarnaise, Chimichurri.
39€
8oz Homemade Beef Burger
Prime beef patty in a brioche bun with crispy pancetta, mature cheddar, lettuce, tomato red onion house sauce & twice cooked fries.

With truffle parmesan fries +2.5
23€
Teriyaki Chicken
Chargrilled chicken thigh glazed with teriyaki sauce, served with broccoli, spring onion & steamed rice.
27.50€
Tomahawk for Two
Your choice of any two sides & sauces:

Peppercorn, Béarnaise, Chimichurri.
120€
Fried Chicken Piri Piri Burger
Crispy piri piri chicken in a toasted brioche bun with house sauce, pickled gherkins, red onion & twice cooked fries.
23€
Korean Style Pork Chop
Grilled pork chop with Korean spices, celery purée & charred broccoli.
29.50€

Salads

Greek Salad
Baby gem lettuce, crispy pita bread, feta cheese, peppers, Kalamata olives, red onion, cucumber, sundried tomato & balsamic dressing.
18.50€
Tuna Poke Bowl
Sushi grade tuna, wasabi, seaweed, white radish, edamame beans, pink ginger, daikon, guacamole, sriracha mayo & sushi rice.
19.50€
Mexican Salad
Fajitas style prawns, baby gem lettuce, mixed peppers, crispy tortillas, coriander, guacamole & chipotle yoghurt dressing.
18.50€
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken, caesar dressing, anchovy, parmesan cheese, bacon & croutons.
18€

Sides

Twice cooked fries6€
Truffle parmesan fries7.50€
Sweet potato fries6.50€
Seasoned baby potatoes6.50€
Lime rice6€
Creamed spinach6.50€
Grilled bimis6.50€
Tomato & red onion salad6.50€
Roasted honey glazed carrots6€

Prices in euros (€). VAT Included. We have a complaints book. No dish, food item or drink, including the couvert, may be charged for if it was placed on the table without the customer having ordered it and as long as the customer did not consume any part of it. (DL 10/2015, 16-01)
If you have any specific allergies or dietary requirements, please inform your waiter.

Cocktail Menu

Best of The Bold

Water Melon Sugar High
Gordon’s Gin, Basil, Watermelon, Lime, Soda.
16€
Summer Time Madness
Olmeca Blanco Tequila, Cucumber / Wasabi Cordial, Italicus, Orange Bitters.
16€
Octopus Pisco Sour
Pisco 1615, Chambord, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Blackberries Purée, Bitters, Egg White.
16€
Amber Glow
Captain Morgan Dark Rum, Drambuie, Fresh Orange Juice, Marmalade, Grapefruit Juice.
16€
Strangelove
Gin Mare, Cachaça, Lemon Juice, Fig Syrup, Raspberry Soda.
16€
White Tide
Macieira Brandy, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Palo Santo, Lemon Juice, White Wine Foam.
16€
Smoked Old Fashion
Maker’s Mark, Plum Syrup, Homemade Bitters, Apple Coal Smoke.
16€
Violet Dusk
Gordon’s Gin, Lemon Juice, Plum Syrup, Egg White.
16€
Crimson Wave
Smirnoff Vodka, Lemongrass Shrub, Grapefruit Juice, Soda.
16€

Bold Spritz

Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Soda, Prosecco.
14.5€
Hugo Spritz
St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Soda, Prosecco, Lime, Mint.
14.5€
Bubble Margarita
Olmeca Blanco Tequila, Triple Sec, Lemon Juice, Prosecco.
14.5€
Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello, Soda, Prosecco, Rosemary.
14.5€

The Unforgettable Cocktails

Expresso Martini
Smirnoff Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Coffee Shot, Sugar.
16€
Pornstar Martini
Istil 69 Vanilla Vodka, Passoa, Lemon Juice, Passion Fruit Purée, Sugar, Prosecco.
16€
Mango & Jalapeño Margarita
Olmeca Gold Tequila, Mango / Jalapeño Cordial, Triple Sec.
16€
Clover Club
Gordon’s Gin, Martini Dry Vermouth, Lemon Juice, Raspberry, Sugar, Egg White.
16€
Dark and Stormy
Captain Morgan Dark Rum, Lemon Juice, Ginger Beer.
16€
Negroni
Gordon’s Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth.
16€
Smoky Pineapple Daiquiri
Captain Morgan Dark Rum, Mezcal, Pineapple Syrup, Lemon Juice, Pineapple Juice.
16€
Paloma
Olmeca Blanco Tequila, Lemon Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit Soda.
16€
Moscow Mule
Smirnoff Vodka, Lemon Juice, Angostura Bitters, Ginger Beer.
16€
Lychee Martini
Gordon’s Gin, Martini Dry Vermouth, Lemon Juice, Lychee Purée, Veggie Foam.
16€

Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

Virgin Watermelon Sugar High
Watermelon, Lemon Juice, Basil, Watermelon Syrup, Soda.
11€
Bubble Gum Iced Tea
Iced Tea, Bubble Gum Syrup, Lemon Juice, Raspberry Soda.
11€
Satisfaction Mule
Carrot, Pineapple and Lemon Juice, Veggie Foam, Ginger Beer.
11€
Three of a Kind
Apple Juice, Lemon Juice, Sugar, Mint, Cucumber, Ginger Ale.
11€

Non-Alcoholic Spritz

Aperol Spritz
Giffard Spritz, Orange, Soda.
12.5€
Hugo Spritz
Giffard Elderflower, Mint, Lime, Soda.
12.5€
Lemoncello
Pallini, Lemon, Rosemary, Soda.
12.5€

Feel free to order a classic cocktail if you cant find your favourite here.

Sangria by the Jug

White, Red or Rosé40€
Bubbles45€
Champagne120€

Spirits

Gin

Gordon’s7.2€
Gordon’s 0.0%6.5€
Gordon’s Pink8€
Bombay Sapphire7.5€
Tanqueray8.5€
Tanqueray Seville11€
Tanqueray No. Ten12€
Bulldog9€
Ophir11.5€
Hendrick’s11€
Gin Mare11.5€
Gunpowder12€
Nordés14€
Adamus14€
Monkey 4714.5€
Martin Miller’s14€
Roku14€
Whitley Neill Rhubarb11€
Nikka Coffey14.5€
Gin Sul12.5€
Sipsmith London Dry12.5€

Vodka

Smirnoff7.2€
Istil 38 Vanilla7.5€
Istil 38 Pink7.5€
Istil 387.5€
Absolut Citron8.5€
Absolut Tabasco8.5€
Absolut8€
Tito’s12€
Ciroc10.5€
Ketel One10€
Belvedere12.5€
Grey Goose12.5€

Rum

Bacardi7.5€
Bacardi Spiced8.5€
Havana 37.5€
Havana 79€
Captain Morgan Spiced7.5€
Captain Morgan Dark7.5€
Kraken10€
Diplomático Planas10€
Diplomático Mantuano12€
Diplomático Reserva Exclusivo12€
Zacapa 2314€

Whiskey

Irish Whiskey

Bushmills7.5€
Bushmills 1622€
Jameson7.5€
Jameson Black Barrel10€
Roe and Co.10€
Redbreast 1214.5€
Jameson 1848€

Scotch Whisky

Famous Grouse7.5€
Johnnie Walker Red7.5€
Johnnie Walker Black9€
Johnnie Walker Blue34€
Monkey Shoulder10€
Glenmorangie12€
Lagavulin 1622€

American Whiskey

Bulleit Bourbon9€
Bulleit Rye12€
Jim Beam7€
Woodford’s Reserve12€
Jack Daniels7.5€
Maker’s Mark10€
Wild Turkey Bourbon 10112.5€

Aperitifs & Liqueurs

Martini Rosso8€
Martini Bianco8€
Martini Dry8€
Pernod8€
Sambuca8€
Jägermeister8€
Amaretto Disaronno8€
Baileys8€
Frangelico8€
Passoa8€
Cointreau8€
Grand Marnier8€
Kahlua8€
Malibu8€
Limoncello8€
Licor 438€
Lillet Blanc8€
Amarguinha8€
Chambord8€
St. Germain8€
Drambuie8€
Southern Comfort8€
Peach Schnapps8€
Campari8€
Fernet Branca8€

Brandy & Fire Water

Macieira6.5€
Adega Velha12€
Pisco 161510€
Hennessy VS9.5€
Hennessy VSOP12€
Hennessy XO36€
Grappa9€
Medronho8€

Tequila

Don Julio Blanco11€
Don Julio Reposado13€
Don Julio 194250€
Clase Azul Silver20€
Clase Azul Reposado30€
Clase Azul Anejo115€
Clase Azul Gold65€
200ml Bottle Clase Azul
(Perfect for sharing... or not)
80€
Patron Silver11€
Patron Reposado12€
Casamigos Silver12.5€
Casamigos Reposado13€
Komos Reposado Rosa22€
Komos Añejo Cristalino24€

The Perfect Serve: Fever-Tree Soda & Fresh Lime Juice

Port & Fortified Wines

Taylor’s Dry Port6€
Bacalhôa Moscatel6€
Taylor’s 10YO Tawny7€
Blandys Malmsey Madeira (5 Years)8€
Taylor’s LBV8€
Taylor’s 20YO Tawny10€
Don PX Pedro Ximenez12€

Beer

Draught Beer Pint

Sagres PintPint6.8€
Sagres ImperialSmall4.5€
Heineken PintPint7€
Heineken ImperialSmall4.5€
Orchard ThievesDraft7.5€

Bottled Beer

Sagres6.5€
Peroni6.5€
Heineken6.5€
Corona6.5€
Estrella Galicia GF7€
Magners9€

Non-Alcoholic Beer

Sagres 0.0%5.5€

Soft Drinks & Juices

Soft Drinks

Coke4.2€
Coke Zero4.2€
Sprite4.2€
Fanta4.2€
Fuze Tea Mango4.2€
Fuze Tea Peach4.2€
Fuze Tea Lemon4.2€
Red Bull5.5€

Juices

Apple Juice4€
Cranberry Juice4€
Pineapple Juice4€
Passion Fruit Juice4€
Tomato Juice4€
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice6€

Water

Tonic Water

Fever-Tree Tonic4.5€
Fever-Tree Light4.5€
Fever-Tree Elderflower4.5€
Fever-Tree Mediterranean4.5€
Fever-Tree Ginger Beer4.5€
Fever-Tree Ginger Ale4.5€
Fever-Tree Raspberry4.5€
Fever-Tree Soda4.5€

Filtered Water

Still4€
Sparkling4€
Castello3.5€
Luso Still Small3.5€
San Pellegrino Small4.9€
San Pellegrino Large6.5€

Wines

Red Wines

Herdade de São Miguel
Portugal, Alentejo
Bottle 28€ · Glass 7.5€
Ribeiro Santo
Portugal, Dão
Bottle 32€ · Glass 8€
Monte da Peceguina
Portugal, Alentejo
Bottle 39€ · Glass 9.5€
Esporão Reserva
Portugal, Alentejo
Bottle 48€ · Glass 11.5€
Basilia
Portugal, Douro
Bottle 32€ · Glass 8.5€
Adega Mãe Cab. Sauvignon
Portugal, Lisboa
Bottle 38€
Invincible
Portugal, Douro
Bottle 35€
Cune Gran Reserva
Spain, Rioja Alta
Bottle 48€
Arvad Negra Mole
Portugal, Algarve
Bottle 50€
Crasto Superior
Portugal, Douro
Bottle 60€
Grous Moon Harvested
Portugal, Alentejo
Bottle 80€
Château La Grâce Dieu
France
Bottle 85€
Quinta da Basília Super Premium
Portugal, Douro
Bottle 100€
Malhadinha
Portugal, Alentejo
Bottle 100€
Marchesi Antinori Tignanello 2021
Italy
Bottle 340€
Château Lynch Bages
France, Bordeaux
Bottle 380€
Château Léoville Barton 2015
France, Bordeaux
Bottle 310€
Château Talbot 2010
France, Bordeaux
Bottle 390€
Opus One 2019
Napa Valley
Bottle 890€

White Wines

Herdade de São Miguel
Portugal, Alentejo
Bottle 28€ · Glass 7.5€
Ribeiro Santo
Portugal, Dão
Bottle 32€ · Glass 8€
QM Alvarinho
Portugal, Minho
Bottle 38€ · Glass 9.5€
Rechsteiner Pinot Grigio
Italy, Venezie
Bottle 34€
Adega Mãe Chardonnay
Portugal, Lisboa
Bottle 36€
Invincible
Portugal, Douro
Bottle 35€
Freixo Sauvignon Blanc
Portugal, Alentejo
Bottle 40€ · Glass 9.8€
Monte Da Peceguina
Portugal, Alentejo
Bottle 38€ · Glass 9€
Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand, Marlborough
Bottle 44€ · Glass 12€
Esporão Reserva
Portugal, Alentejo
Bottle 48€
Domaine Bonnard Pouilly Fume
France, Pouilly-Fumé
Bottle 58€
Garnier and Fils Chablis
France, Bourgogne
Bottle 75€
Hubert Brochard Sancerre
France, Sancerre
Bottle 78€
Malhadinha
Portugal, Alentejo
Bottle 78€
Passadouro
Portugal, Douro
Bottle 38€
Domaine Faiveley Meursault 2023
France, Bourgogne
Bottle 170€
Olivier Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 2022
France, Bourgogne
Bottle 360€
Olivier Leflaive Meursault 1er Cru Les Caillerets 2023
France, Bourgogne
Bottle 400€
Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clavoillon 2023
France, Bourgogne
Bottle 800€

Rosé Wines

QMF Rosé
Portugal, Bairrada
Bottle 32€ · Glass 8.2€
L’Ostal
France, Languedoc
Glass 9.2€ · Bottle 38€ · Magnum 74€
Minuty
France, Provence
Bottle 55€ · Magnum 120€
Minuty Prestige
France, Provence
Bottle 64€
Malhadinha
Portugal, Alentejo
Bottle 95€
Lady A
France, Provence
Glass 10€ · Bottle 48€ · Magnum 95€

Champagne & Prosecco

Prosecco Poggio dei Vigneti
Italy, Veneto
Glass 9.5€ · Bottle 38€
QMF Sparkling Rosé
Portugal, Bairrada
Glass 8€ · Bottle 35€
Laurent-Perrier
France, Champagne
Glass 20€ · Bottle 110€
Ruinart Brut, Blanc de Blancs
France, Champagne
Bottle 280€
Veuve Clicquot
France, Champagne
Bottle 165€
Laurent-Perrier Rosé
France, Champagne
Bottle 180€
Dom Pérignon
France, Champagne
Bottle 450€

Prices in Euros (€). VAT included. We have a complaints book.
No drinks may be charged for if they were placed on the table without the customer having ordered them and as long as the customer did not consume any part of them. (DL 10/2015, 16-01)