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All reviews paella rack of lamb sea bass steak salmon amazing views rocha brava great cocktails lovely setting well worth a visit recommend this restaurant lovely meal nice food great restaurant colin terrace holiday
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We had saved our visit to The Lighthouse to be the final dinner of our holiday. The place is very well presented, has a large terrace and is in a great spot. However, our booking was for 1930hrs and, even by the time we finished...our meal and left, there were still only another 6? Customers there. Our food was good but Euro28 for a 'rack of lamb' that turned out to be 4 chops is a little steep. Wonder why it was so quiet? I don't imagine that we will go there again during our next holiday.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We were staying at Rocha Brava and are so glad that we followed recommendations to dine here since we loved the food and the views. We were made to feel welcome by friendly staff (we had booked first) and were delighted with our meal. My...Waldorf Salad starter was surprisingly large and made with very fresh crispy lettuce leaves (as opposed to wilting salad leaves that are so popular now) and I really enjoyed my baked salmon with plenty of fresh vegetables, attractively presented. My husband said his rack of lamb could have been more tender, which was a shame, but our companions were very happy with their vegetarian risotto and fish stew. We would definitely return.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We were staying nearby and were recommend this restaurant. What a find. Everything is excellent from the from the sitting terrace were one can enjoy a per dinner drink to the food. The staff are second to none friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Colin...is a great mine host. It is personal opinion I know but of all the excellent dishes I loved the Mushroom sliders and the Seabass roll stuff with cream cheese and spinach, were as my wife loved the rack of lambMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Lovely location overlooking the lighthouse after which the restaurant is named. Staff were very attentive and the food good. Good selection of vegetarian options. Maybe prices a little higher than nearby restaurants. The outside patio is spacious and stylish , I wouldn't choose to sit...inside which had 2 large TV screens showing football matches. Very different rating experience inside or out.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Lighthouse Grill and Bar, General Manager at Lighthouse Grill & Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your review. The inside of our restaurant is different from the bar area that you mention. Feel free to come and visit us again and a member of staff will show you around.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Love the setting staff very friendly remember you after your visit food is amazing very aware of cross contamination and gluten free foods

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago via mobile

Why did we wait so long to try this place. We had such a lovely evening here that we came back a second time. The best views and comfy sofas to enjoy drinks before and after dinner. Food was delicious and nice size portions. Staff...are delightful. Service is at your speed and in no way rushed. The best margaritas in town. Highly recommended and we are looking forward to returning on our next visit.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 24, 2023

Great spot to watch the sun go down over the ocean while drinking a cocktail followed by a superb dinner Would highly recommend

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 19, 2023

I could not fault the Lighthouse whatsoever. We were a group of 24 with a mixture of adults and varying ages of children. We had pre-booked due to the size of the group and the customer service prior to arriving was wonderful and then when...we got there it was even better! The size of the group was no issue at all, they looked after us all so well and were very considerate towards the children especially. The staff was very accommodating and the views from the terrace was fabulous. Of course the food as well was amazing with a good selection of dishes to suit all sorts of dietary requirements. I would not hesitate to go back there and in fact some of us did go back a few days later and the staff remembered us by name and the service and food were just as excellent the second time round. I definitely recommend the Lighthouse!!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 10, 2023 via mobile

A wonderful restaurant! The staff were extremely friendly and lovely with our kids. The food was delicious. Big portions! We had the risotto and the paella both were yummy! Gorgeous views of the sea in the distance. Was a bit chilly so the outside was...shut but imagine this is gorgeous in the summer to sit around the pool with the views!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 3, 2023 via mobile

I had the vegetable soup which was creamy and a touch spicy - so good! The lamb shank was perfect! Fell off the bone and the sauce was delectable! My friend had the paella which was incredible! But the food wasn’t even the best part...even though it was fabulous! The staff were so warm and kind and simply made the dinner even more special! Shout out to my new friends Catarina, Isabella and Joao!! Thank you all! I look forward to having many more meals there!! ❤️More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed March 30, 2023

Paul and I had a wonderful evening meal at this establishment. Eliza the chef prepared a beautiful salmon, honey and whiskey entree and fish stew that was rich with treasures from the sea, perfectly prepared. Catriona and Fabio provided excellent service and the view of...the ocean captured a glorious sunset. We highly recommend this venue for a reservation.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed March 20, 2023 via mobile

Well, what a night! From the welcome to the goodbye, we had the most amazing night. The food was outstanding, portion size was exceptional (you could cut it by half easily). There were 5 of us, starters were fish cakes, sliders, pate, soup and prawns....Comments included, if I’d known the size of the portion I’d have had it as a main! One of my pet peeves, you order pate and there’s never enough toast, not a problem here. Mains, Paella - wow! Could have fed 2! 3 x fillet steak - outstanding! Salmon - huge and delicious. Such a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere and no better place to watch the sunset. Been coming here for 10 years now and this definitely won’t be the last visit.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed November 6, 2022

Our favourite restaurant in this area providing excellent food and great service. The restaurant is lovely but lacking in atmosphere because it is late in the season with few fellow diners. Now closed for the winter until March.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed October 16, 2022 via mobile

My husband and I enjoyed an impromptu lunch here. A lovely setting with views right out to the sea. Lots of space to sit outside, either under the shade or in the sun. Lots of comfy sofas. We had a Caesar salad and a wrap,...both were delicious. Really recommend a visit here. We looked at the evening menu and plan to go back for dinner some time.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 25, 2022 via mobile

Staying at Rocha Brava so this restaurante is just round the corner really. We came here first night of holiday. Had cod Portuguese style and partner had fillet steak, both dishes were lovely, perfectly cooked fish and my partner said his steak was lovely and...tender. Good wine too. Then rain and storm arrived, so we went inside and had a cocktail which was also very good as was the service.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Hello. The pool area opens on the 1st April. We are operating on our springtime menu, our ala carte menu will be released shortly. Please check our social media platforms for further details. The pool is available for... More
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No......You would have to ask at all restaurants....But I'm sure if you explain to them what you require they could accommodate you...
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