Maria's Restaurant and Beach

Praia do Garrão Poente, 8135-170 Loulé

Open now · until 23:59

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Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 11 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Couvert

Bread, butter, olives, balsamic vinegar, olive oil & chef's homemade paté

4.75

Bread and butter with paté

estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbs

Starters

SOUP OF THE DAY

7.00

estimate≈ 200 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

SERRANO HAM WITH MELON

13.00

estimate≈ 320 kcal25 g carbs

MARIA'S GRILLED SQUID

16.50

Grilled squid

estimate≈ 220 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79

FRESH CALAMARI RINGS

16.50

Fried calamari rings — coated in a light batter & deep fried, served with homemade tartare sauce

estimate≈ 550 kcal30 g carbs

AVOCADO WITH PRAWNS

17.00

estimate≈ 380 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

FRESH GRILLED GOATS CHEESEvegetarian

17.50

Grilled goat cheese — on a crostini with a honey and orange dressing, served on a bed of rocket salad

estimate≈ 420 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

PRAWN TEMPURA

18.00

prawns coated in homemade tempura with sweet chilli dip

estimate≈ 480 kcal35 g carbs

SEABASS CEVICHE

18.00

served on fresh avocado

estimate≈ 310 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

OCTOPUS SALAD

19.00

chopped peppers, red onion and a gazpacho sauce

estimate≈ 280 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

SMOKED SALMON AND AVOCADO TOWER

19.00

estimate≈ 360 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

PRAWNS "AL GUILLO"

21.00

Prawns al Guillo — sautéed in olive oil and garlic, flambéed with brandy and white wine

estimate≈ 340 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

CLAMS "BOLHÃO PATO"

28.00

Clams Bolhão Pato — algarvian style, cooked with garlic, oil and coriander

estimate≈ 310 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

COSTA PRAWNS MARIA'S STYLE

30.00

2 units

estimate≈ 420 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendly

SASHIMI (tuna, salmon or 50/50)

18.00

Sashimi — 8 pieces

estimate≈ 240 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79

Salads

CAESAR (includes bacon and anchovies)

14.00

Caesar salad

estimate≈ 650 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

CAESAR with warm grilled chicken breast

19.50

Chicken Caesar salad

estimate≈ 780 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

CAESAR with prawns

23.00

Prawn Caesar salad

estimate≈ 720 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

TUNA NICOISE

16.00

estimate≈ 520 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

TUNA NICOISE with fresh seared tuna

10.00

Seared tuna Nicoise

estimate≈ 580 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78

TRICOLOREvegetarian

19.00

Tricolore salad — soft buffalo burrata, sliced avocado pear, tomato and pesto with balsamic vinegar and olive oil

estimate≈ 620 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

CORONATION CHICKEN

19.00

Coronation chicken salad — chicken breast with mild curried mayonnaise

estimate≈ 550 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

POKE BOWL SALAD (plain)vegan

20.00

Poke bowl salad — quinoa, mango, cherry tomato, avocado, pickled cucumber, red cabbage, fried and caramelized onion, edamame beans, sesame seeds.

estimate≈ 580 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 79

POKE BOWL SALAD with salmon or tuna

25.00

Poke bowl with salmon or tuna

estimate≈ 680 kcal50 g carbsbalanced 83

BEEF TAGLIATA (medium-rare, served warm)

27.00

Beef Tagliata — sliced American black angus sirloin, with mushrooms, roasted cherry tomatoes, rocket salad and shaved parmesan with a light salad dressing

estimate≈ 610 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

BEEF TAGLIATA 1/2 portion

17.00

Beef Tagliata (half portion)

estimate≈ 305 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67

ROASTED BEETROOT AND BUTTERNUT SQUASHvegetarian

19.00

Roasted beetroot and butternut squash salad — with fresh burrata

estimate≈ 520 kcal24 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

Meat

CHICKEN PIRI PIRI

19.00

estimate≈ 480 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

MARIA'S GOURMET BURGER

19.50

Gourmet Burger — Black Angus burger in a bun garnished with onions, bacon, melted mature cheddar cheese, tomato and lettuce.

estimate≈ 850 kcal45 g carbs

LAMB CUTLETS

38.00

estimate≈ 720 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

SIRLOIN - AMERICAN BLACK ANGUS

45.00

Sirloin steak — served on a wooden board, sliced and with cherry tomatoes and a choice of either, pepper, mushroom or bearnaise sauce.

estimate≈ 650 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

SURF AND TURF

10.00

estimate≈ 550 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

Fish

SARDINESpescatarian

24.00

estimate≈ 420 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

SALMONpescatarian

27.50

estimate≈ 480 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74

SQUID (WHOLE)pescatarian

27.00

Whole squid

estimate≈ 380 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 72

SEABASSpescatarian

39.50

estimate≈ 450 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

DOURADA (SEA BREAM)pescatarian

39.50

Sea bream

estimate≈ 460 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

MONKFISH SKEWER WITH PRAWNSpescatarian

39.50

estimate≈ 410 kcal7 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

TURBOTpescatarian

42.00

estimate≈ 430 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71

SOLEpescatarian

45.00

estimate≈ 390 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

FRESH OYSTERS (6)pescatarian

27.00

Fresh oysters — when available

estimate≈ 120 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75

LINGUINE salmon and prawnspescatarian

29.00

Salmon and prawn linguine

estimate≈ 780 kcal75 g carbsbalanced 72

LINGUINE seafoodpescatarian

29.00

Seafood linguine

estimate≈ 720 kcal72 g carbsbalanced 73

LINGUINE with 2 costa prawnspescatarian

33.00

Prawn linguine

estimate≈ 700 kcal72 g carbsbalanced 73

POACHED SALMONpescatarian

29.00

with hollandaise sauce, served with new potatoes and pea purée

estimate≈ 650 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

PORTUGUESE PRAWN CURRYpescatarian

29.00

served with african or basmatic rice, poppadom and mango chutney

estimate≈ 820 kcal85 g carbsbalanced 68

RED THAI PRAWN CURRYpescatarian

29.00

with mango and sweet potato, served with basmatic rice

estimate≈ 780 kcal80 g carbsbalanced 73

TRIO OF FISHpescatarian

33.00

served with new potatoes and vegetables

estimate≈ 620 kcal30 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79

GRILLED GROUPERpescatarian

41.00

served with potatoes, cherry tomatoes and spinach, accompanied with a mediterranean sauce

estimate≈ 580 kcal28 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73

FRESH SEARED TUNApescatarian

41.00

Seared tuna — served on a bed of mediterranean style potatoes

estimate≈ 550 kcal32 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69

MONKFISH AND PRAWN RICE

59.00

for 2 ppl

estimate≈ 1400 kcal160 g carbs

TIGER PRAWN RICE WITH 2 PRAWNS

60.00

Tiger Prawn Rice — for 2 ppl

estimate≈ 1350 kcal160 g carbs

COSTA PRAWN RICE WITH 3 PRAWNS

48.00

Costa Prawn Rice — for 2 ppl

estimate≈ 1300 kcal160 g carbs

TRADITIONAL PORTUGUESE CATAPLANA

59.00

Portuguese Cataplana — for 2 ppl

estimate≈ 1100 kcal60 g carbs

COSTA MARIA'S STYLE

46.00

Costa Maria's Style Fish — 3 units, served with Maria's African rice

estimate≈ 750 kcal65 g carbsbalanced 71

TIGER (grilled or fried)

35.00

Grilled or Fried Tiger Prawns — 1 units, served with Maria's African rice

estimate≈ 720 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 67

Vegetarian & Sides

VEGETABLE LINGUINEvegetarian

22.00

estimate≈ 580 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 73

VEGETABLE CATAPLANAvegetarian

22.00

estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79

VEGETABLE CURRYvegetarian

22.00

estimate≈ 520 kcal40 g carbsbalanced 70

MARIA'S AFRICAN RICEvegan

9.50

African Rice

estimate≈ 320 kcal55 g carbs

BASMATI RICEvegan

6.00

estimate≈ 210 kcal45 g carbs

MIXED DRESSED SALADvegetarian

7.00

estimate≈ 150 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

TOMATO & ONION DRESSED SALADvegetarian

6.00

Tomato and Onion Salad

estimate≈ 120 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

MONTANHEIRA SALADvegetarian

7.00

estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

FRENCH FRIES OR SAUTÉED POTATOESvegan

8.00

estimate≈ 350 kcal40 g carbs

SWEET POTATOES FRIESvegan

8.00

Sweet Potato Fries

estimate≈ 320 kcal38 g carbs

POTATO WEDGESvegan

8.00

estimate≈ 300 kcal35 g carbs

FRESH SPINACHvegetarian

8.50

estimate≈ 110 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66

BOLOGNESE

14.50

Bolognese Pasta — choose from Penne or Spaghetti, served with parmesan cheese

estimate≈ 750 kcal70 g carbsbalanced 79

FRESH GREEN VEGETABLESvegetarian

9.50

estimate≈ 130 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70

Children's Menu

FISH FINGERS OR CHICKEN IN BREADCRUMBS OR HAMBURGER

15.50

Children's Fish Fingers, Chicken or Burger — all served with french fries

estimate≈ 850 kcal75 g carbs

Is this menu still right?

60veggie
scoreestimate

Portuguese dishes and vegetarian options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose a vegetable cataplana, curry, or linguine. The poke bowl is vegan. Other guests often order fish or meat.

17 vegetarian and 6 vegan dishes out of 71

82dia
scoreestimate

Fresh grilled fish and meat

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

This restaurant offers many low-carb options. The grilled fish and meat dishes are very suitable.

44 diabetes-friendly · 71 dishes

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Address: Praia do Garrão Poente, 8135-170 Loulé
Hours: Mon12:30–23:59
Tue12:30–23:59
Wed12:30–23:59
Thu12:30–23:59
Fri12:30–23:59
Sat12:30–23:59
Sun12:30–23:59
Open every day from 12.30pm until late. Reception open from 10am daily for reservations. During low season we sometimes close to make improvements. Rooftop bar open from 1pm onwards in high season and other times during mid season, weather dependent
Contact: +351289358675 team@mariasbeachalgarve.com
Sources: Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), mariasbeachalgarve.com/
Record: completeness 83 %, confidence 79 %

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