The Shack

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Certificate of Excellence2017, 2019 Winner
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Bar, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
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All reviews fish tacos mini burgers guacamole prawns salad fries chicken live music man made beach thursday afternoon lakeside bar sun loungers water sports bar snacks great atmosphere great afternoon overlooking the lake
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Had both lunch & dinner here on a recent break to Quinta do Lago. Really nice spot. Rows of long tables & benches under a canopy means there is a lovely summer vibe here with music in the background. Menu is very tasty, I had...More

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank Irishbrightsmile
Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

This is a celebrities paradise for a low key lunch and casual but scenic sitting! :) Tastey food, it's really peaceful and in such a gorgeous area of quinta do lago. The kinda place that every English tourist wants to go for lunch that is...More

Date of visit: September 2019
Thank smellyreviews
Reviewed 1 week ago

This is a great place to visit on holiday for casual food and drinks and a fun afternoon if you visit on a live music day. We never go to the Algarve without a few visits to The Shack. Staff are friendly especially Rafael and...More

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank LoopyPortugal
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Need to be patience. Over an hour to get a table (staff is very good telling that you can have a table in the next 5 minutes or 5 hours). Guests should understand that when there is live music, nobody will leave their tables so...More

Date of visit: August 2017
Thank uktiago
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Every time we are in Portugal we make sure we visit The Shack for the fish tacos! Great location and food.More

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank FamCr
Quinta d, F&B Director at The Shack, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear guest It's great to hear that you enjoyed your visit to The Shack and thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your food, especially the fish tacos (a favourite amongst our guests). We hope to have the opportunity and...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We recently had a nice meal and drinks at this restaurant/bar. The location adjacent to the lake is fantastic, and the atmosphere had a really cool vibe to it. We had drinks and then some food and then some more drinks. The staff were very...More

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank jccthompson1203
Quinta d, F&B Director at The Shack, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear guest It's great to hear that you enjoyed your visit to The Shack and thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your food, drinks and that the staff were friendly and helpful. We hope to have the opportunity to...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

They had live music on in the week which was really good the atmosphere was amazing here. would defiently recommend the fish tacos very good sized portions and very tasty. would go again.

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank Jed B
Quinta d, F&B Director at The Shack, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hello Jed It's great to hear that you enjoyed your visit to The Shack and thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your food and atmosphere. We hope to have the opportunity and pleasure of welcoming you back. Warm regards

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Very family orientated place as there is a sort of man made beach with it, however you do pay to use it. Great place to stop off for drinks and or lunch.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Quinta d, F&B Director at The Shack, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear guest Thanks for visiting The Shack and thank you for your kind review. We hope to have the opportunity and pleasure of welcoming you back. Warm regards

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Spent lunch/afternoon as a family group of 9. Very child friendly with the safe lagoon paddling water and plenty of activities for all ages on the lagoon. Good atmosphere - pleasant staff - decent food & drinks at reasonable value. Didn’t see anyone being hustled...More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Quinta d, F&B Director at The Shack, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hello Joe It's great to hear that you and your family enjoyed your visit to The Shack and thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your food, drink and that the staff were pleasant. We hope to have the opportunity...More

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We have been regulars at The Shack since it opened. We visited again yesterday for the live music with friends and had an amazing time. Catarina and the rest of the staff work extremely hard to ensure you have a fantastic time. Food and cocktails...More

Date of visit: August 2019
Thank wonderwoman21
Quinta d, F&B Director at The Shack, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Dear guest It's great to hear that you enjoyed your visit to The Shack once again and thank you for your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your food, cocktail, atmosphere and that the staff were helpful. We hope to have the opportunity...More

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Response from 11trish2015 | Reviewed this property |
Sorry didn’t use them
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Alison T
24 June 2019|
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Response from CTAlgarve | Reviewed this property |
Usually yes, I think it depends on the weather, which is usually ok in October. You could ring guest services number on Quinta do Lago website
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16 May 2019|
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Both cash and cards ok
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