Vila Joya Sea — Restaurant in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal — photos, reviews and opening hours

Vila Joya Sea

Restaurant 📍 Albufeira Restaurant €
4.5
★★★★½
140 Google reviews
● Closed

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💬 Reviews (5)

Philipp Göbel ★★★★★
2025-10-08
What an astonishing place. The views, the food, the atmosphere, the warmth of the staff - just perfect. If you have the possibility to catch a cocktail at sunset and then eat at the bar I am very convinced you will have an exceptional experience. We were there for the Mexican menu, and it was the best I have ever eaten. Amazing barkeeper (Nathan) who does the best Margaritas. Coming back the second time after our first visit in June I can confirm this place does not disappoint. Worth the price.
Kimberly Mannino Alterman ★★★★★
2025-09-19
Such a fantastic meal with an incredible view. The staff was so warm and welcoming, and we loved every moment of our leisurely three hour lunch.
Georgia Wagstaff ★★★★★
2025-08-26
The most exceptional lunch we’ve ever experienced. I booked this as a surprise for my partners 40th and we were taken excellent care of by Carolina and team from start to end. We had the privileged view of the kitchen and admired the chefs passion and attention to detail. We will definitely be back and would love to try the two Michelin starred restaurant.
Theodore Ross ★★★★★
2025-07-23
Obviously exceptional! Cannot beat the service and surroundings. Worthy of 2 stars but not surprised they have not earned their 3rd. Start of the meal was very strong… ending savory courses were of course great but not on par with the canapés and small dishes that proceeded them. In particular ending with a very raspberry heavy squab and then going straight into the largest of the dessert courses that was all about cherries resulted in a bit of a dark fruit overload. On the whole still very much worth the trip (and price-tag) but not a top 15 experience for us.
Gary Koch ★★★★★
2025-07-09
Exceptional ambiance and service from start to finish. Professional and attentive staff.

Food was divine, from start to finish every dish was brought out with care and thoughtful presentation. Amuse Bouche was one of the best I’ve ever had. The pork tacos reached the epitome of Mexican culinary art. Huge compliments to the chef.

🦉 TripAdvisor Reviews — 4.7★ (87 reviews)

4.7
★★★★½
87 TripAdvisor reviews
★★★★★
September 17, 2025
We were taken by friends who had eaten in the main Michelin restaurant. We wanted to experience the sunset by the beach, and obviously the Mexican food which is set up on 2 nights a week. We were taken through the menu and agreed what we thought would be a great plan whilst having drinks and that …
★★★★★
September 13, 2025
When visiting the Algarve, this has become one of our go to destinations for lunch. They are open for dinner but lunch has a added atmosphere and advantage of some stunning views. The creativity of the food in this restaurant is excellent. Mixing Asia and South America with a fantastic end result.…
★★★★★
May 16, 2025
A wonderful experience from beginning to end. Taken by Golf Buggy to the '' Beach Shack'' that is Vila Joya Sea, informative commentary en route from our friendly driver. Warmly welcomed on arrival. Excellent and very friendly service, I cannot eat gluten and small changes were made to my menu cho…
★★★★★
October 20, 2024
This restaurant is quite simply amazing. We have been fortunate enough to have eaten in the Vila Joya Michelin starred restaurant but wanted to try a less formal version of the Vila Joya culinary experience. It did not disappoint. You are treated with the same 5 star welcome as if you were eating i…
★★★★★
September 27, 2024
From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the grounds this was a perfect experience. We were met at reception by Leo who drove us down to the shack in the buggy, we arrived just before 7pm and were treated to a beautiful sunset. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable as well as passionate. …
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ℹ️ Details

📍Estrada da Galé, 8201-917 Albufeira, Portugal
🍴Restaurant
💰€
👁40 views

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12:30–2:30 pm
Thursday 12:30–2:30 pm
Friday 12:30–2:30 pm
Saturday 12:30–10 pm
Sunday 12:30–10 pm

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