Restaurants
#136
Re: Restaurants
In Monte Gordo
Go to Eurobar. Known locally as "Joseph's".
Very friendly and the food is good and they don't hurry you. Top class fresh fish and meat.
In the height of the season, if you are in a hurry (who would be on hot summer evenings I ask myself) then you will need to get there either very early or late.
They also have off the menu dishes if you know what you want and will always try to get something in if you give them notice.
(As an aside they will also help you with your Portuguese if you try!)
Just off the main square next to Jamie
Others include
The Goan, Maharaja Patiala Tandoori, Restuarante Marisqueria Monte Gordo. Have also heard that Vicius is good but yet to go there.
Go to Eurobar. Known locally as "Joseph's".
Very friendly and the food is good and they don't hurry you. Top class fresh fish and meat.
In the height of the season, if you are in a hurry (who would be on hot summer evenings I ask myself) then you will need to get there either very early or late.
They also have off the menu dishes if you know what you want and will always try to get something in if you give them notice.
(As an aside they will also help you with your Portuguese if you try!)
Just off the main square next to Jamie
Others include
The Goan, Maharaja Patiala Tandoori, Restuarante Marisqueria Monte Gordo. Have also heard that Vicius is good but yet to go there.
#137
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Re: Restaurants
We also like A Garagem in Monte Gordo. If you enter MG from the N125, turn right at the first roundabout (opp Hotel Navegadores) and take the 2nd road on the right. A Garagem is on the left hand side. Great, simple Portuguese food, good prices and family run.
#138
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For O Jaime - stand in front of Monte Gordo casino with the casino behind you. Walk straight ahead until you reach the square (maybe about 100m or so) O Jaime is on the other side of the square on the right, loads of outdoor seating you can't miss it.
We also like A Garagem in Monte Gordo. If you enter MG from the N125, turn right at the first roundabout (opp Hotel Navegadores) and take the 2nd road on the right. A Garagem is on the left hand side. Great, simple Portuguese food, good prices and family run.
We also like A Garagem in Monte Gordo. If you enter MG from the N125, turn right at the first roundabout (opp Hotel Navegadores) and take the 2nd road on the right. A Garagem is on the left hand side. Great, simple Portuguese food, good prices and family run.
.... and for Garagem... we've had this recommended before but the map was a bit wrong, (our friend had taken good advantage with us of the golf club happy hour! ) and we couldnt find it!
Thanks again
Jon
#139
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Re: Restaurants
So what restaurants are considered to be the top in the area, say aprx. 30-45 minute drive from Ayamonte (eg.Huelva, Isla Cristina, Villablanca, El Rompido and Portuga; Vila Real de St.Antonio, Monte Gordo, Fabrica, Cacela). Considering Food, Presentation, Service, Location, Views.
We have been there twice, for lunch, and it was busy both times, Spanish and Portuguese as well as smattering of English. We each had different things each time so have tried four meals. I would reccomend the fish soup and the grilled mackerel which were delicious as was the golden bream and the ribs. Fish and meat is cooked on a large brick barbecue at the front of the restaurant.
Prices were pretty reasonable; mackerel 6.50, bream 8.50, half bottle of house white 3.70.
To find it go along the esplanade road to a roundabout with statue of a fish on it. Turn right at the roundabout and take the first left. Keep going; it looks pretty unpromising with industrial units and boat yards but the road carries on to the mouth of the river. Dom Pescital is on the left, tucked away behind a purple bougainvillea hedge. Lovely.
#140
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Re: Restaurants
We too have had lunch at Dom pestico many times and found the fish is always really good and very reasonable. Service very friendly it can get really hectic at busy lunch times mainly portuguese and spanish not heard an english voice in there yet. Would describe as cheap and cheeerful with good quality food.
Does anyone know if we can get a meal at the marina in Isla Canela on a Sunday night at this time of year?
Does anyone know if we can get a meal at the marina in Isla Canela on a Sunday night at this time of year?
#141
Joined: Mar 2006
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Re: Restaurants
We too have had lunch at Dom pestico many times and found the fish is always really good and very reasonable. Service very friendly it can get really hectic at busy lunch times mainly portuguese and spanish not heard an english voice in there yet. Would describe as cheap and cheeerful with good quality food.
Does anyone know if we can get a meal at the marina in Isla Canela on a Sunday night at this time of year?
Does anyone know if we can get a meal at the marina in Isla Canela on a Sunday night at this time of year?
#142
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Re: Restaurants
We found a nice place in VRSA called Dom Pestico. It is on the riverside opposite the golf course at Isla Canela. There is an outside terrace above a tiny beach with views across to Ayamonte. Absolutely lovely on a hot day as there is a breeze. One couple had arrived on an inflatble dinghy which they tied up below the restaurant! The inside looked quite nice too.
We have been there twice, for lunch, and it was busy both times, Spanish and Portuguese as well as smattering of English. We each had different things each time so have tried four meals. I would reccomend the fish soup and the grilled mackerel which were delicious as was the golden bream and the ribs. Fish and meat is cooked on a large brick barbecue at the front of the restaurant.
Prices were pretty reasonable; mackerel 6.50, bream 8.50, half bottle of house white 3.70.
To find it go along the esplanade road to a roundabout with statue of a fish on it. Turn right at the roundabout and take the first left. Keep going; it looks pretty unpromising with industrial units and boat yards but the road carries on to the mouth of the river. Dom Pescital is on the left, tucked away behind a purple bougainvillea hedge. Lovely.
We have been there twice, for lunch, and it was busy both times, Spanish and Portuguese as well as smattering of English. We each had different things each time so have tried four meals. I would reccomend the fish soup and the grilled mackerel which were delicious as was the golden bream and the ribs. Fish and meat is cooked on a large brick barbecue at the front of the restaurant.
Prices were pretty reasonable; mackerel 6.50, bream 8.50, half bottle of house white 3.70.
To find it go along the esplanade road to a roundabout with statue of a fish on it. Turn right at the roundabout and take the first left. Keep going; it looks pretty unpromising with industrial units and boat yards but the road carries on to the mouth of the river. Dom Pescital is on the left, tucked away behind a purple bougainvillea hedge. Lovely.
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Re: Restaurants
Thanks for this one Steve and Pat, had a lovely lunch there today and although very busy were lucky to get table overlooking the small beach. Stuck with your choice fish soup and mackeral, very good and with the view watching the boats going up and down the river all in all a lovely afternoon.
#144
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I´m sure Garcias Bistro can do you a decent meal, Cayuelitas is very good as well for lot´s of tapas or bigger portions if you wish. Real Spanish atmosphere and great food can be found at Bar A3 (Bar de Manolo) along the same stretch. Bit further there´s Minutero which got some good reports as well.
Carol
#145
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For God's sake give it a rest, Sharon starts a thread on restaurants and it turns into another slagging session!
I for one am interested in people's experience of restaurants in the area. I would like to echo another post on another thread and support a visit to Casa Vincente in Ayamonte. In Isla Cristina there is a newly opened restaurant in the marina (previously it was a quarter the size and located close to the fishing port) called La Boccana. While previously it was more intimate and friendly and perhaps the food tasted better for it, but the food is good and the menu varied. It is worth trying!
George
I for one am interested in people's experience of restaurants in the area. I would like to echo another post on another thread and support a visit to Casa Vincente in Ayamonte. In Isla Cristina there is a newly opened restaurant in the marina (previously it was a quarter the size and located close to the fishing port) called La Boccana. While previously it was more intimate and friendly and perhaps the food tasted better for it, but the food is good and the menu varied. It is worth trying!
George
La Boccana, along with others, comes highly recommended on this tourist information guide:
http://www.visithuelva.com/restauran...lidad=Ayamonte
I've attached the above link with the page for Ayamonte restaurants. Have a look at the other towns in Huelva (click on "buscar restaurantes en...") province, too.
Hope this is of some help.
Carol
#146
Joined: Mar 2006
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Re: Restaurants
If you´re in the Marina Isla Canela with the commercial center behind you, walk along the 4 marina buildings with the moored pleasureboats on your right hand, you´ll find Restaurante Minutero in the last building. The street is called Paseo del Pinillo.
#147
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Thanks this is doubly useful - I can find the earlier resto now - Eurobar, known locally as "Joseph's" - in case we need to go there before we meet up with John+Kath..
.... and for Garagem... we've had this recommended before but the map was a bit wrong, (our friend had taken good advantage with us of the golf club happy hour! ) and we couldnt find it!
Thanks again
Jon
.... and for Garagem... we've had this recommended before but the map was a bit wrong, (our friend had taken good advantage with us of the golf club happy hour! ) and we couldnt find it!
Thanks again
Jon
Good luck at EuroBar
When may you be heading that way?
#148
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#150
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Re: Restaurants
Hi George & All,
La Boccana, along with others, comes highly recommended on this tourist information guide:
http://www.visithuelva.com/restauran...lidad=Ayamonte
I've attached the above link with the page for Ayamonte restaurants. Have a look at the other towns in Huelva (click on "buscar restaurantes en...") province, too.
Hope this is of some help.
Carol
La Boccana, along with others, comes highly recommended on this tourist information guide:
http://www.visithuelva.com/restauran...lidad=Ayamonte
I've attached the above link with the page for Ayamonte restaurants. Have a look at the other towns in Huelva (click on "buscar restaurantes en...") province, too.
Hope this is of some help.
Carol
Thanks for the link. You can spend a lot of time going through the site - pity there are so few comments. I've seen a few close to Isla Cristina (La Antilla / Islantilla - some apparantly quite expensive too) that I had not hear of before. Have to save up and check them out!
Best wishes
George