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Restaurants
I thought I would start a new thread on restaurants in Ayamonte. Since we seem to be going off topic on all the other threads about good places to eat.
I will start off with the new Chinese that opened this week in Ayamonte, the only Chinese in the centre of town may I add. Called the "Asiatico" or something just as original!! We were out on Saturday evening and just happened to walk past and decided to give it a go, big mistake. Lets just hope the service and food improves, could not have been any worse (and it had gone 12 and there were only 2 other tables in, so they weren't exactly rushed off their feet at that stage). The best thing was the bottle of wine which we ordered!! Maybe ok for visitors but I can't see the locals paying those prices. Another thing while I am on a roll, the waiters were obviously asian but from Portugal, with little knowledge of Spanish or English, so even Spanish questions left them bewildered.:confused: Moan over, like I said maybe should give it another bash later on in the year but can't see their food improving or impressing the locals. |
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Congratulations on starting a new thread! The part 6 is following the usual pattern, all over the place:rofl:
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Originally Posted by jackytoo
(Post 7714769)
Congratulations on starting a new thread! The part 6 is following the usual pattern, all over the place:rofl:
It's by way of being the social network for Ayamonte and/or Costa Esuri |
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Originally Posted by MikeJ
(Post 7715323)
But that's the whole point of Part6 :eek:
It's by way of being the social network for Ayamonte and/or Costa Esuri The new sub-forum was set up specifically to avoid these long threads with no specific topic. A lot of effort has been spent in stripping out from the old (huge) thread more specific threads which is the way this forum works. If you want a social networking site use the chat facility or post in Siesta Time. |
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Originally Posted by Fred James
(Post 7715533)
No it's not.
The new sub-forum was set up specifically to avoid these long threads with no specific topic. A lot of effort has been spent in stripping out from the old (huge) thread more specific threads which is the way this forum works. If you want a social networking site use the chat facility or post in Siesta Time. However, after many mods, many attempts and much pandering, these lot will never see it like that. It is incredible that a site set up for the world in its entirety has as one of its biggest problems in an area that covers nothing more than the pimple on Spain's arse. But, hey... Good luck! As for the restaurant, I remember the day the previous owners sold it and we said back then that it would be a disaster, simply because of who had bought it. They have previous form in this area. But it is curious as to why you limit the thread to just restaurants in Ayamonte when it is quite well known that the town is lacking in good quality restaurants. OK, it is true there are decent enough places that serve food but that is far from the same. |
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Originally Posted by Sharon B
(Post 7714696)
I thought I would start a new thread on restaurants in Ayamonte. Since we seem to be going off topic on all the other threads about good places to eat.
I will start off with the new Chinese that opened this week in Ayamonte, the only Chinese in the centre of town may I add. Called the "Asiatico" or something just as original!! We were out on Saturday evening and just happened to walk past and decided to give it a go, big mistake. Lets just hope the service and food improves, could not have been any worse (and it had gone 12 and there were only 2 other tables in, so they weren't exactly rushed off their feet at that stage). The best thing was the bottle of wine which we ordered!! Maybe ok for visitors but I can't see the locals paying those prices. Another thing while I am on a roll, the waiters were obviously asian but from Portugal, with little knowledge of Spanish or English, so even Spanish questions left them bewildered.:confused: Moan over, like I said maybe should give it another bash later on in the year but can't see their food improving or impressing the locals. For those of you who enjoy meat a la brasa, Casa Joaquin in a small village just outside Pozo del Camino is great (take the right after Pozo as you head for Isla Cristina). At peak times it is difficult to get a seat but the food is very good. Not a great place for vegitarians it has to be said - chips, salad, papas arugas (not sure about the spelling) and that's about it. Very popular with the locals and with the tiles it can get quite loud. If you go try a jug (E1.50) or half jug of the house wine called 'mosto'! Cost is middle of the road. The local refer to it as 'El Colesterol'. George |
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Originally Posted by Fortaleza
(Post 7715860)
Well said, Fred! (I was going to say Right Said Fred but thought you may not appreciate the pun)
However, after many mods, many attempts and much pandering, these lot will never see it like that. It is incredible that a site set up for the world in its entirety has as one of its biggest problems in an area that covers nothing more than the pimple on Spain's arse.But, hey... Good luck! As for the restaurant, I remember the day the previous owners sold it and we said back then that it would be a disaster, simply because of who had bought it. They have previous form in this area. But it is curious as to why you limit the thread to just restaurants in Ayamonte when it is quite well known that the town is lacking in good quality restaurants. OK, it is true there are decent enough places that serve food but that is far from the same. From the point of view of restaurants I do tend yto agree with you - I have enjoyed meals out in Ayamonte and the fact it is different to home makes the meals out often special but I have yet to have the same quality that I get from parts of the Algarve that I regularly visit or indeed the meals I can get at home. But then I don't know the place that well as yet. In spite of this it is lovely to eat fresh fish however ordinarily cooked out in the open air or presented with pride and a smile (El Choco for example). It will do for me and in the meantime I will search for restaurants to match those at home in terms of quality, variety and service. |
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There is now a whole section called the "ayamonte club" so posters can start their own threads such as Gas heaters, price of land, recommended lawyers etc. sort of divides it into easy to find sections like a filing system----geddit:rofl:
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Re: Restaurants
Originally Posted by Sharon B
(Post 7714696)
I thought I would start a new thread on restaurants in Ayamonte. Since we seem to be going off topic on all the other threads about good places to eat.
I will start off with the new Chinese that opened this week in Ayamonte, the only Chinese in the centre of town may I add. Called the "Asiatico" or something just as original!! We were out on Saturday evening and just happened to walk past and decided to give it a go, big mistake. Lets just hope the service and food improves, could not have been any worse (and it had gone 12 and there were only 2 other tables in, so they weren't exactly rushed off their feet at that stage). The best thing was the bottle of wine which we ordered!! Maybe ok for visitors but I can't see the locals paying those prices. Another thing while I am on a roll, the waiters were obviously asian but from Portugal, with little knowledge of Spanish or English, so even Spanish questions left them bewildered.:confused: Moan over, like I said maybe should give it another bash later on in the year but can't see their food improving or impressing the locals. Average food quality, average-poor service, and not particularly good value. There are however the exceptions such as Noosh, Jags and no doubt some others :( |
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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 |
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Originally Posted by George & Rosalia
(Post 7716039)
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 |
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Originally Posted by miacat
(Post 7715922)
I appreciate that the new structure really helps but many of the people who will use the various other threads also enjoy the open ended part 6 thread - it is a sort of club. Why is this such a problem? When it gets too large again it can be closed can it not? . .
If you want an open ended thread then use Siesta Time or the chat facility. Otherwise, do what the rest of the members do and keep the posts on a specific topic. Strangely enough, that's what the other 103,492 members of this forum seem to find the best way of doing it. |
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Originally Posted by Fortaleza
(Post 7715860)
Well said, Fred! (I was going to say Right Said Fred but thought you may not appreciate the pun)
However, after many mods, many attempts and much pandering, these lot will never see it like that. It is incredible that a site set up for the world in its entirety has as one of its biggest problems in an area that covers nothing more than the pimple on Spain's arse. But, hey... Good luck! As for the restaurant, I remember the day the previous owners sold it and we said back then that it would be a disaster, simply because of who had bought it. They have previous form in this area. But it is curious as to why you limit the thread to just restaurants in Ayamonte when it is quite well known that the town is lacking in good quality restaurants. OK, it is true there are decent enough places that serve food but that is far from the same. The reason the OP limited it to Ayamonte, I'm guessing, is because it is about Ayamonte restaurants under the Ayamonte sub-forum. Get with it and keep the subject on topic. If you want to talk about restaurants in Isla Cristina why don't you start a thread in the Spain forum? |
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Must agree with you Sharon, very disappointing.
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Originally Posted by encodeme
(Post 7716025)
But at least the restaurant is consistent with many others in Ayamonte.
Average food quality, average-poor service, and not particularly good value. There are however the exceptions such as Noosh, Jags and no doubt some others :( When we found it mid evening it was deserted whilst others in the area were thriving, decided to give it a miss. |
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Originally Posted by Sharon B
(Post 7714696)
I thought I would start a new thread on restaurants in Ayamonte. Since we seem to be going off topic on all the other threads about good places to eat.
I will start off with the new Chinese that opened this week in Ayamonte, the only Chinese in the centre of town may I add. Called the "Asiatico" or something just as original!! ... |
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Originally Posted by Fredbargate
(Post 7717197)
We were in Ayamonte 3 weeks ago and saw an advert for Noosh so thought we would give it a try.
When we found it mid evening it was deserted whilst others in the area were thriving, decided to give it a miss. I have always found Noosh to be hit and miss......but the owner always puts me off they way he hangs about and orders the staff about |
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For what its worth, over a period of 10 years or so we have tried most of the restaurants in Ayamonte and the surrounding area and the one we always go back to, for reliable quality and friendly management, is El Estadio, just around the corner of the first street off to the right passed the Guardia Civil barracks, as you come into the town.
iant |
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Originally Posted by Ears332205
(Post 7717314)
I have always found Noosh to be hit and miss......but the owner always puts me off they way he hangs about and orders the staff about
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Originally Posted by iant
(Post 7717483)
For what its worth, over a period of 10 years or so we have tried most of the restaurants in Ayamonte and the surrounding area and the one we always go back to, for reliable quality and friendly management, is El Estadio, just around the corner of the first street off to the right passed the Guardia Civil barracks, as you come into the town.
iant |
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Originally Posted by George & Rosalia
(Post 7715908)
Sharon,
For those of you who enjoy meat a la brasa, Casa Joaquin in a small village just outside Pozo del Camino is great (take the right after Pozo as you head for Isla Cristina). At peak times it is difficult to get a seat but the food is very good. Not a great place for vegitarians it has to be said - chips, salad, papas arugas (not sure about the spelling) and that's about it. Very popular with the locals and with the tiles it can get quite loud. If you go try a jug (E1.50) or half jug of the house wine called 'mosto'! Cost is middle of the road. The local refer to it as 'El Colesterol'. George Went there once a few years back and enjoyed the various meats a lot! |
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Originally Posted by Ayamontino
(Post 7716384)
The pimple happens to be the most visited thread this forum has ever seen, hence the need to create a sub-forum for the mere pimple.
The reason the OP limited it to Ayamonte, I'm guessing, is because it is about Ayamonte restaurants under the Ayamonte sub-forum. Get with it and keep the subject on topic. If you want to talk about restaurants in Isla Cristina why don't you start a thread in the Spain forum?
Originally Posted by Ayamontino
(Post 7716388)
Must agree with you Sharon, very disappointing.
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Originally Posted by Jur
(Post 7717685)
Did it re-open? Last I heard is that it´s closed....
Went there once a few years back and enjoyed the various meats a lot! |
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Originally Posted by George & Rosalia
(Post 7715908)
Sharon,
For those of you who enjoy meat a la brasa, Casa Joaquin in a small village just outside Pozo del Camino is great (take the right after Pozo as you head for Isla Cristina). At peak times it is difficult to get a seat but the food is very good. Not a great place for vegitarians it has to be said - chips, salad, papas arugas (not sure about the spelling) and that's about it. Very popular with the locals and with the tiles it can get quite loud. If you go try a jug (E1.50) or half jug of the house wine called 'mosto'! Cost is middle of the road. The local refer to it as 'El Colesterol'. George |
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If anyone is interested there is a new pizzeria opening soon in Lotita Square. It will be run by a Lebanese gentleman from Portugal who already runs a couple of pizzerias in Vila Real and in Faro. So hopefully he can do better then the other cheese on toast establishments around here. How hard can it be to provide decent pizzas?!!
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Originally Posted by Sharon B
(Post 7719470)
Thanks for the recommendation, this is what the thread is about sharing information about the area.:thumbup:
What you have done is create an ongoing thread on a very specific topic that can be added to continually and easily searched by new members. I hope we see more topics like this one. |
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Originally Posted by Fred James
(Post 7720038)
Absolutely, and you made the right decision to start a new thread specifically about restaurants rather than bury it in the "chat" thread.
What you have done is create an ongoing thread on a very specific topic that can be added to continually and easily searched by new members. I hope we see more topics like this one. Let's hope these lot get it and start making an area (that you guys have provided) that can benefit everyone and not just the same clique. |
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Originally Posted by Fred James
(Post 7720038)
Absolutely, and you made the right decision to start a new thread specifically about restaurants rather than bury it in the "chat" thread.
What you have done is create an ongoing thread on a very specific topic that can be added to continually and easily searched by new members. I hope we see more topics like this one. But I for one, and many that I know, like the 'general' thread. It often happens in product development that the real-life usage of a product isnt what the designers intended. The sheer level of usage of the main thread, means that people are 'voting' for it, effectively. Sure it causes issues of searching etc, and invalidates what you are kindly trying to set up - but I am a fan of it and like it and use it a lot. So I dont get annoyed when some people criticise it, they have a different way of thinking than me, and MANY of the people that like it too. The figures speak for themselves. However this forum caters for both people, those like me that really enjoy the general thread, and those that want more specific threads - like this one on restaurants. You will see me for the majority of my posts on the main thread - and I hope it stays that way. Thanks for the efforts and giving us a choice... Jon |
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Originally Posted by Carol&John
(Post 7717270)
Has El Cocedero shut?
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Specific thread - gets my vote! Thx.
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Originally Posted by John & Kath
(Post 7722877)
Don't know not been recently
I asked this question because the sign for El Asiatico is on the 1st level - above the entrance to El Cocedero. Yet, I think the sign for El Cocedero still remains on the fanlight (ie. above it's entrance door). Just wondering if they are one & the same now. |
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Originally Posted by Carol&John
(Post 7723428)
Hey, a reply!:thumbup:
I asked this question because the sign for El Asiatico is on the 1st level - above the entrance to El Cocedero. Yet, I think the sign for El Cocedero still remains on the fanlight (ie. above it's entrance door). Just wondering if they are one & the same now. |
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I'm a big fan of Caves Do Guadiana in VR de St Antonio.
Only go there in the winter/coldish evenings as there's not much outside space so not a summer place. But great simple grilled fish (the best sort) It's pretty much diagnally left of the ferry terminal and across the road. |
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Originally Posted by Fredbargate
(Post 7717197)
We were in Ayamonte 3 weeks ago and saw an advert for Noosh so thought we would give it a try.
When we found it mid evening it was deserted whilst others in the area were thriving, decided to give it a miss. |
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[QUOTE=Ayamontino
The reason the OP limited it to Ayamonte, I'm guessing, is because it is about Ayamonte restaurants under the Ayamonte sub-forum. Get with it and keep the subject on topic. If you want to talk about restaurants in Isla Cristina why don't you start a thread in the Spain forum?[/QUOTE] I would hope that this thread could also cover restaurants in and around Ayamonte. I'm equally looking for comments on places to eat in Isla Cristina, and destinations east, as well as across the bridge in Portugal.:thumbup::thumbup: Steve |
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Restaurant Pezinhos n'Areia - on the beach at Praia Verde (next along from Monte Gordo. Haven't tried it myself but was highly recommended to try it (anyone else got a review?)
The other resto in Praia Verde is the Restaurant Panaramico - on the hill overlooking the sea at Praia Verde. A the name suggest if you want a gourmet priced meal with a spectacular view then this is for you. I enjoyed eating there until the cuanto when I struggled to see the VFM - maybe they just charge for the view :) |
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Originally Posted by Steve and Pat
(Post 7731180)
I would hope that this thread could also cover restaurants in and around Ayamonte. I'm equally looking for comments on places to eat in Isla Cristina, and destinations east, as well as across the bridge in Portugal.:thumbup::thumbup:
Steve |
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How about a top three of (in your opinion) of the best and worst restaurants/eating places in the area? let´s restrict it to the Huelva and Algarve province.
My best three: 1) Casa Vicente, Ayamonte 2) Taj Mahal, Monte Gordo 3) Bar A3, Marina Isla Canela Worst: 1) Hotel Riu Atlantico 2) Mexican restaurant, La Plaza, Ayamonte 3) Pizzeria Bella Napoli, commercial center Isla Canela |
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Originally Posted by Jur
(Post 7757656)
How about a top three of (in your opinion) of the best and worst restaurants/eating places in the area? let´s restrict it to the Huelva and Algarve province.
My best three: 1) Casa Vicente, Ayamonte 2) Taj Mahal, Monte Gordo 3) Bar A3, Marina Isla Canela Worst: 1) Hotel Riu Atlantico 2) Mexican restaurant, La Plaza, Ayamonte 3) Pizzeria Bella Napoli, commercial center Isla Canela |
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A while ago someone said there were a couple of good restaurants in Castro Marim?
I think they are owned by the ex owner of La Lota. Anyone eaten there?? Thanks Tony |
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