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VALE DO LOBO EATING OUTVale do Lobo has 15 first class restaurants, where diners can enjoy international cuisine ranging from Asian to French, Italian to Portuguese seafood specialities - the choice is extensive.
Over half of the restaurants are located at the beachside Praça, which is the social hub of Vale do Lobo in the evenings, resonating with the sounds of live music and buzzing with a relaxed atmosphere. The options at the Praça range from the exclusive La Place and TeaHouse Oriental to pizzeria La Terrazza, Monty's steakhouse and the more casual dining options of Papagaio, Sandbanks and the Beach Bar, all of which offer children's menus. During the day, La Crêperie is a perfect lunch or snack option. In Tennis Valley, Ken Lo´s Memories of China is an ideal dining option for those looking for a quieter environment. Tennis Café overlooking the courts does great value chef's specials at lunch time, as well as light meals throughout the day. Meanwhile, catering in particular to golfers are Spikes Restaurant and Brasserie in Parque do Golfe and the half-way house, Café Royal.
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Based
on health and vitality, the menu of Pure – the café-bar-restaurant
at the Royal Spa – is composed of light meals to help with weight
loss and promote a feeling of well-being. Dishes are non-acidic and
low in salt and calories – great for detox – and food is cooked
lightly in order to retain essential vitamins and minerals. The menu
ranges from fruit and vegetable snacks to full meals, incorporating
fish, meats and salads. An extensive and unusual drinks menu
includes herbal teas and fresh fruit and vegetable juices, shakes
and smoothies. Any dish or drink at Pure can be adapted for people
with special dietary requirements or food intolerances. 
Café
Royal, also known as the Halfway House, is situated overlooking the
picturesque 9th hole of the Royal Golf Course and offers the perfect
place for golfers to take a break for some well earned refreshments.
However not surprisingly, due to its beautiful location, the café
also attracts visitors wishing simply to admire the stunning views
and enjoy the peaceful setting. The café offers a range of delicious
baguettes, sandwiches and pastries, as well as a selection of soft
drinks, beers and spirits. 
The
stylish, absolutely modern design of Amore Pizza, Pasta Restaurant
make it a must-visit. The restaurant has a vibrantly coloured dining
room and large outdoor terrace, set on a height overlooking the
centre stage of the Praça, where live music is played every night in
summer.
La
Place offers gourmet French cuisine in elegant surroundings, with
stunning views of the ocean from most tables. It is run by
Moroccanborn chef Maurice Belhaj and his wife Fátima, whose former
restaurant in Paris became so popular it was reported in the
international press and the Michelin Good Food Guide. Eating at La
Place, one can understand why. The menu offers a range of starters,
meat and fish dishes and delicious desserts in traditional French
style, accompanied of course by an excellent wine list. The
restaurant’s ‘Trilogy’ concept, inspired by the French ‘Menu
Découverte’, allows gourmets to sample small portions of three
different and complementary dishes for one set price. 
The
eclectic menu at this Asian-fusion restaurant features the best
culinary experiences from Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore,
Hong Kong and Vietnam, all prepared and served as appropriate to
tradition. A fine dining option full of Eastern promise, Teahouse
excels not only for its unusual, top quality dishes, but also for
its exceptional service. The décor is simple and elegant and the
restaurant enjoys a large outdoor terrace with wonderful sea views. 
Spikes
restaurant, in the heart of the resort, offers fantastic views of
the putting greens and sculpture park. It is chef’s policy to ensure
that the food groups are equally represented in each dish on the
modern European menu, and to always be in a position to cater for
special requests. Menu classics include Duck Breast Salad with foie
gras and Roasted Lamb Carré with spinach gratin, as well as
unmissable desserts such as the legendary Apple and Blueberry
Crumble with vanilla ice-cream. Spikes also makes being
healthconscious easy, with appetizing salads, fresh vegetable soups
and grilled meats served with vegetables, which taste so good they
make watching your diet enjoyable! 
Spikes
Brasserie at the Clubhouse is the perfect meeting place for golfers
to take breakfast before tee off, a well earned lunch after a round,
or just enjoy a refreshing drink. Snacks and light meals are served
throughout the day including various appetizers, salads, steaks and
pasta dishes, as well as a special daily set price menu. A large
outdoor terrace overlooks the putting green and sculpture garden,
while the air-conditioned sun lounge offers equally attractive views
of the leafy Parque do Golfe area. 
The
late Ken Lo, author of over 30 books on Chinese cuisine, is the main
founder of “Ken Lo’s Memories of China” restaurants and cookery
school in London. After his enormous success there, he inaugurated a
new branch of his restaurant in Vale do Lobo. The restaurant offers
a refined and relaxing ambience and includes a magnificent terrace
overlooking Tennis Valley, that is used all throughout the summer
season. The menu is diverse, providing a fine selection of chinese
dishes to suit every palate. 
Sandbanks
is located in a prime position, overlooking the beach and enjoying
spectacular views of the ocean. At lunchtime, an extensive range of
salads, grilled fish and light meals can be enjoyed. A special
children's menu means it is an ideal choice for families. The
restaurant’s picturesque view also makes it perfect for evening
meals, where diners can enjoy fresh seafood specialities in a
relaxing ambience. Sandbanks is a particularly popular choice in the
summer, due to its beachside location, and has been enjoyed by many
well-known holidaymakers, including the England Football Team and
their families. 
Monty’s
offers stylish food and drink in an informal atmosphere. The décor
is modern and the live music provides a relaxed setting for diners
to enjoy the restaurant’s excellent selection of international
cuisine. Classic dishes include Tempura Prawns, Lamb Shank and
Seared Salmon, not forgetting Cumberland Sausages and Mash! Later on
in the evening, Monty’s is transformed into a late night music and
karaoke bar which has now become one of the best-known night spots
along the Algarve. 
This
stylish restaurant serves great Italian food in cosy, atmospheric
surroundings. The inside is ideal for intimate dining, or picking up
pizzabaking tips from the chefs hard at work in the open-plan
kitchen. Meanwhile a spacious terrace provides the perfect setting
for families to enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Praça, especially
in Summer. The menu offers an excellent range of home-made pizza and
pasta dishes, as well as meat and fish specialities cooked to
original Italian recipes with fresh ingredients. There is also a
children’s menu. 
Papagaio
Beach Restaurant enjoys a perfect location overlooking the beautiful
Vale do Lobo Beach. Delicious fresh fish and seafood is available,
with specialities including fresh sole, cataplana and lobster. A
wide range of salads and light bites, including melts and burgers,
are served throughout the day for those who want to stop for a snack
between sunbathing. Papagaio is also ideal for a midafternoon drink,
just a short step from the beach. Later on, the relaxed atmosphere
moves up a notch, with lively music and fruity cocktails being the
order of the evening. 
Delicious
crêpes, snacks, light meals and salads are available all day at this
modern café, attractively located in the centre of the Praça. The
all-day breakfast served in winter is a must for holiday-makers with
a relaxed schedule, while the ice-cream and smoothie bar is a great
temptation to beachgoers on hot, summer days. In the evening, La
Crêperie’s strategic location right at the centre of the lively
Praça comes into play. Situated right beside the stage where live
music is performed in the evenings, this is a great venue for
families to enjoy the summer evening menu (including a children’s
menu), or simply an apéritif or digéstif “al fresco”. 
The
Beach Club enjoys an exceptional location right on the Vale do Lobo
beach and offers a relaxed lunchtime menu of salads and snacks, as
well as a daily choice of fresh fish and shellfish. With a
multi-cultural theme exhibited by the flags and memorabilia from
different countries dotted around the bar, the Beach Club has a
nice, laid-back ambiance. Major sports events see the venue fill up
and buzz with excitement, due to the big screen put in place on such
occasions. This tranquil daytime and early evening setting
transforms to a lively venue later at night, when the bar is open
through to the early hours with a DJ spinning the latest tunes. 
The
Tennis Café is a restaurant and bar located in the Tennis Academy’s
club house. It boasts a large terrace which overlooks the tennis
courts and swimming pool, within the tranquil setting of Tennis
Valley. The Tennis Café begins with breakfast and serves a wide
variety of drinks, meals and snacks thoughout the day. The menu
offers a selection of healthy dishes and fresh juices to provide the
perfect refreshment after a hard fought match. Daily lunch-time
chef's specials are tasty and competitively priced, while
specialities include the famous Match Point Pasta.