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jks bar and restaurant

Estrada do Castelo | Sesmarias, 8200, Portugal
351 961 601 546
Ranked #51 of 322 restaurants in Albufeira
4.5 of 5 stars 77 Reviews
Price range: INR0 - INR836
Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Tredegar, United Kingdom
Reviewer
3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Arrived back to the uk today and wishing we were back in gale drinking a large beer in JK's. What a friendly place it is and Mac the owner will do anything for u, he even drove us to the old town when our taxi failed to turn up. Lovely homemade food and a large beer is a proper pint... More

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Kilmarnock
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
1
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We were staying in the area and unfortunately didnt try JK's untill nearer the end of our visit. Wish we tried it sooner as the food was excellent. Nice friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere. Out of all the places we ate on our trip to the area this is the one we would definitely go back too. More

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Lichfield, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

I had the unfortunate experience of this place and would never recommend it. The 'restaurant', and I use the term loosely, resembled an old shop converted. Imagine walking into ex pat nightmare, gossip and innuendo, and trying to eat in the silence of an empty shed. This just about sums it up. If you do accidentally find yourself here, don't... More

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Dublin
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

JK is by far the rudest man I have had the misfortune to have met. He openly admits to disliking the Portuguese people, along with just about everyone else in the world. Rude, obnoxious, self-opinionated, condescending, NOT someone you need or want to meet.....AVOID this place at all costs......... More

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oadby
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We went there a few times,food was good and the owner was very nice guy.His son,Karl,drove us to Albufeira return,about same price as a local taxi,but I think he tried it on when I wanted to go to Guia,as quoted me 8 euros more than I paid elsewhere.Apart from that,the restaurant it self was good. More

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Newtownabbey
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

Family run restaurant, Mac, Hazel and the boys. Great menu, great atmosphere and unbelievably helpful people. They also run a transfer bus and arranged our trips back to the airport, hows that for an all in one package, will return. More

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UK
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Just returned from a couple of weeks in Algarve, where I was staying around the corner from JK's. What a nice spot, really friendly, and lots of lovely fresh 'comfort food' – much as I love Portuguese eats, it's always nice to have the option of a full English, or whatever, when you fancy it. Favourite was the goat cheese... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2011

We stayed in the Gale at the end of August 2011 and were advised to visit JK's. We popped in one night for some cheese cake and a bottle of Mateus (or perhaps two :)) and were sold! The owners and the bar itself is very relaxed and welcoming, just the kind of place we were looking for. We went... More

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Newcastle, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2011

We have just returned from 2 weeks in the Algarve, spending a total of 13 nights and days in this restaurant. There was a total of 9 of us all together and was made to feel very welcome every night. The food was of a very high standard, which you must must try. Mac&Jason give us excellent service every time... More

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Shropshire
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The family & I stumbled upon JK's whilst on holz in Algarve. We had a very pleaseant meal and the bar & restaurant seems to cater for Brits & our waiter was British. they laso have Sky Sports TV which was our reason for calling in. The food was of a good standard & plentiful and I would describe as... More

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