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Bar, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese, Grill
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Reviewed 9 November 2023 via mobile

Privileged position and charging for it 💰 Two coffees @ 6€ 😲 Fair enough, I’ve got the view 🌊 but if I’m a sprat 🐠 to catch 🎣 a mackerel then maybe a snack menu might encourage me in future to spend some serious money...A La Carte🤷🏻‍♂️ There again, the cool guy in charge gave out looks that could kill 😠 so maybe I’m better giving it a miss. Nice waitress, nice coffee and nice view, so let’s give 3 stars for ‘nice’🥴 See you soon - not!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 25 October 2023

Relaxed but impeccable service. Food was great. We asked for a wine recommendation, and the waiter didn’t disappoint (or pick the most expensive). We’ll definitely be back!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 19 October 2023

Next to beautiful ocean, very friendly customers service…. Great place for drinks and dinners.. will be back

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 October 2023

Lovely seat right at the end of the balcony overlooking the sea. Clara, our ever-smiling server was refreshingly delightful. (some of the older hands seem to have lost this appreciated quality). Sea bream and prawns were fresh, tasty and good size portions. Prices ok given...its stunning location. Beers served super cold - a must in 30degreesMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 2 October 2023 via mobile

Lovely food, friendly service and an amazing setting make this a must visit. We had a bottle of Rose, Grilled Dorada, Sirloin Steak and Fried Prawns. All super tasty. Visited twice in 3 days and enjoyed the coastal walk from Luz.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 29 September 2023 via mobile

Probably the best food, service and view in Burgau. Definitely don’t miss this place. Make sure you book as it’s normally busy.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 20 September 2023 via mobile

Another visit to this lovely restaurant on a great beach. We had difficulty booking a slot as they are always very booked up, but the friendly staff fitted us in. A wide selection of fish, meat and salads. An extensive and not overpriced wine list....Great place and wonderful views.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 20 September 2023 via mobile

On a recent trip, we spent the day at the Burgua Beach where we rented 2 lounge chairs and an umbrella (20 euros in the second row back). Great location and we had lunch at the restaurant. Food was good, prices were reasonable, the staff...were running as fast as they could but were short staffed. We were surprised that there was no service on the beach as other places we have traveled offer direct service to the loungers. Likely would have ordered more drinks but it may have been due to short staffing. Overall it was a pleasant experience. There is a tie off (retractable strap) at the top of the stairs so people don’t just walk in but we had no idea what it was for and there was no sign. It created a bit of confusion for newbies.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 5 August 2023

Amazing place to eat. Great food and location but be aware this isn't a beach bar this is a great restaurant which you need to book many days in advance. You can't just turn up and have food or drink.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 28 July 2023 via mobile

Wonderful lunch at Burgau Beach Bar, we’ve been coming here for 40 years and the food and service is as great as ever Garlic fried prawns were amazing as was the grilled chicken, the girls had the beach bar burger which they loved. Good value...for money considering the standard of foodMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 27 July 2023 via mobile

I have been visiting Burgau for 39 years and the place is still beautiful and charming with one major exception… the Beach Bar. The service and attitude is truly awful with one guy in particular being about as arrogant as it gets. My last 3...experiences there have been as follows: 1 - turned away twice when requesting a table for 2, only to see tables being made available for bigger parties (4 or more) without reservations. Completely unapologetic, couldn’t care less attitude. 2nd most recent visit - got a table for 2 … ordered lunch quite quickly … then had to wait 1 hour and 35 minutes for 2 meals to arrive, despite chasing them up a couple of times. I was fuming as this was the last day of a short 4 day trip and felt we’d wasted our afternoon. No meaningful apology, nothing off the bill or free drink. Again, dreadful experience. 3rd visit … today. Turned away at the roped off entrance and told “ I will probably have a seat for you in 40 minutes” I asked if I could reserve that seat and the same guy started giving me a lecture like I was a child. Honestly, so arrogant and rude. I told him of the awful service we had on our last visit and he said “go for a walk and come back in 40 minutes with a better attitude 😂. Seriously just avoid this place …. I don’t stay in Burgau any longer mainly because it has become difficult to eat at lunch time without getting stressed or disrespected by this one guy who seems to be front of house manager or something. A real shame. I was surprised how quiet the beach was tbh, nobody within 30 metres of me in either direction. Maybe other people are voting with their feet too which is a shame for the local business in the area.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 22 July 2023

Have been coming to Burgau with children and now grandchildren for 42 years and the Beach Bar was always loved and valued as an integral part of our holiday. Sadly it is now a poor shadow of its former self with no atmosphere and staff...monitoring a red ‘no entry’ ribbon. We queued and ordered 3 drinks and 4 ices but the two kids with us were immediately told to get outside to shake off the sand on their trunks after depositing some on a plastic bench. They were too intimidated to come back in so my daughter and I sat with our drinks. After a few minutes a waiter came with a brush, while we were still sitting, and swept the sand from the bench. For God’s sake, it’s a beach bar! The clue is in the title, stupid! If you want a relaxing, and child friendly, beach meal I would recommend Zavial where the food was magnificent, the staff smiling and friendly - and you don’t have to book for lunch.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 29 June 2023 via mobile

Lovely spot. A bit high end and only open in the day, food served until 5pm. Drinks until 7pm. Great spot to have a drink and watch teenage kids on the beach to get some 'us time'. Staff really friendly

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 25 June 2023

Fantastic spot, highly recommend it! Great service and super friendly staff, try the incredible tequila “clase azul”…. X

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 23 June 2023 via mobile

Gorgeous little beach bar on a beautiful beach. Perfect for a long lunch with family or friends. Lovely staff and just right service. We had the fresh mussels - so tasty. We also had the sea bass - melt in mouth goodness! Go here -...its great!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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martin d
12 November 2022|
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Response from 392hamisht | Reviewed this property |
Sadly, it closes at the end of November for the winter. I think it reopens around the end of March next year.
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They do have salad and more dish to ask with waiter. They are very polite and good services. But you might need to book in advance. Hope is help.
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Beach Bar Burgau is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5