Clarets Restaurant, Chayofa

Mike in Chayofa · 26th January 2006, 17:48

Clarets Restaurant

Varied menu and daily specials. Excellent food. Prepared well. Presented beautifully. A main course will set you back 15-20 € so you wouldn't want to eat there every day as it's quite expensive - but well worth it and value for money for a special occassion or if you are on holiday.

Expect to receive a very large portion - I once had leg of lamb and brought a doggy bag home which produced another meal and two lots of sandwiches!!!

Craig and his staff are friendly and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. Best of all - it's within staggering distance of my house.

I seem to remember that they have a magician on a Wednesday evening.

Closes all day Friday.

KirstyJay · 26th January 2006, 22:02

I went there once with my mum when we stayed in Chayofa while having building work done on our house.

It was very nice and friendly, however I did find it a tad expensive. The food was good, but I thought it was probably a bit over-priced compared to other places.

I would recommend it for something different, as the atmos is nice and Chayofa is a good setting if you fancy something a bit posher, but take a bit of extra cash with you!

A definite one if you're out on the pull!

makum101 · 27th January 2006, 11:45

Leg of Lamb is good. I think they are farming mutant sheep, my leg was big enough for a family of 4!

Overall i think (and its just my opinion based on all the restaurants Ive been to) it's slight over rated. Living on its reputation.

Mike...

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Best of all - it's within staggering distance of my house

So can we all come back to yours for after dinner drinks?

Mike in Chayofa · 27th January 2006, 12:08

... So can we all come back to yours for after dinner drinks?

Of course ... but don't forget that I'm a really, really old person and have to go to bed at 8pm

KirstyJay · 27th January 2006, 12:18

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Originally Posted by makum101

Overall i think (and its just my opinion based on all the restaurants Ive been to) it's slight over rated. Living on its reputation.

I agree. It's not bad though.

cyberhiker · 30th January 2006, 10:24

Visited in September 2005 and thought it was excellent for food, service and ambience. Agree with everyone else about it being pricey though!

special_k · 31st January 2006, 15:05

glad to here good reports on clarets .wanted to try it out .but someone gave it the thumbs down

so we were abit dubvious about trying it out .will be going there very soon now

and will look forward to a decent meal

special_k · 5th May 2006, 00:11

well i now work at clarets food is excellent freshley cooked with roast patatoes fresh carrots french beans and cauli you get very good service .wednesdays thet have a magician going round the tables hes very good then on thursdays and saturdays you have a singer if you like soft music no rush people spend the whole night there a good leg of clarets lamb well worth the money you never eat it all take it home for breakfast

makum101 · 6th May 2006, 01:49

Sorry but I (and other regular ex-pats) disagree...

Everywhere decent uses fresh produce.
Over priced and over rated.
Lives on reputation gained years ago when they had no competition.
Many more similar establishments now operate also away from tourist areas with same quality and service but at lower prices.
I have heard they are struggling to keep up these days.

Drive past it for another 10 mins and stop in San Lorenzo. Restaurant Parisio is just as good but a heck of a lot cheaper.

special_k · 6th May 2006, 16:57

intresting.theyve just taken over another place at the beverly hills which is fast foods!!
and to be honest i wouldnt pay to eat there either lol.and i will try that place up the road