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J.J.'s Cafe del Mar

Burriana Beach, 29780 Nerja, Spain
952 525 194
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Ranked #13 of 183 restaurants in Nerja
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Camberley, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

We have visited JJ's several times and their excellent standards have never faltered. The menu is aimed at British visitors but it not the typical British bar food of the 'pie and chips' variety that can be so disappointing! There is a wide choice of good imaginative dishes, that are well prepared and presented, and taste delicious. And all at... More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We have just returned from Nerja and didn't find this restaurant until the end of our weeks stay. This meant that we only managed to visit twice. We only wish we had found it sooner. The food was tasty and excellent. The service friendly and welcoming. The chairs Lovely and comfortable and the restaurant was very clean. If you can... More

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Scotland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I had spotted this restaurant when looking at Tripadvisor. We were looking for breakfast on our first morning, and walked the whole way along the the line of beach restaurants deciding which one might suit us. We decided to choose JJ's as it looked so welcoming, clean, and with very comfy looking chairs! As soon as we went through the... More

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Reading
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

As usual the food and sevice were excellent. Miguel, Janet & Graham always give a very warm welcome. Cant fault it. More

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Nerja, Spain
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Our 3rd visit this year and again we were not disappointed. The four of us managed to get the last table on a very wet Sunday and it made for great lunch. We ate the following: 2 spicy meat balls with pasta and cheesy garlic bread, meatballs excellent quality and taste. A roast sirloin of beef dinner with roast potatoes,... More

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Ireland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

JJ's is an ideal spot for a light lunch - homecooked food in comfortable surroundings just accross from the beach. More

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Miguel, Janet & Graham offered us a very warm welcome into their charming restaurant. We felt very comfortable in the lovely chairs and enjoyed the ambiance of the Andalucian Decor. Chef Janet and her team prepared some amazing food for us, the quality & quantity was fantastic and very well presented and served. We would like to thank Miguel, Janet,... More

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Malaga, Spain
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

This is a small establishment across the road from the beach, we which we have been to many times for a snack and full meals (especially Sunday Lunch), and every time we have had good service and good food. Their burgers are homemade and are delicious, these are the only burgers my Grandson will eat when he visits us, he... More

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Nerja
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We have become regulars at this venue due to the consistant excellent quality (not to mention quantity) of the food that Janet and her team provide from the kitchen, and the great service out front from Miguel and Janet's brother, Graham. The menu del dia is right up there with the best of them, and the pork shank is one... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012
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The straff was very unfriendly and simply rude at Times'. The food tasted very bad and I would never go there again. There are so many other great place in this beutiful city. More

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