Yakuza By Olivier - Albufeira

The food was amazing and is the reason the restaurant has reached the dizzy heights of three stars. The experience was nothing short of appalling. We were handed the menu and wine list. When we were selecting our started we felt like we were being guided a bit too much, but went along with the waitress who seemed to know her way around the menu. When we ordered the wine, we were told that because they are closing for the winter tomorrow the wine we chose wasn’t available. Nor were the next three or 4 we chose. Eventually we just asked what they did have. The manager brought out a handful of bottles that they had in stock The choice was either very expensive or not very nice. The one I selected (more than i originally wanted to pay) was apparently nearly out of stock. The manager told me that there was only one bottle left and as there were 4 of us, perhaps I should try again. As if that wasn’t poor enough, the same thing happened with our main courses. No blackened cod, no broccoli… eventually we just asked the waitress to make some suggestions from what they did have available. What we had was in fact very nice. No complaints about the quality of the food at all. Indeed, the setting and decor are also lovely. This was a unique experience.

Luan our waiter was beyond excellent ! Really attentive and super friendly , food was just amazing ! I would be back 100000 times if I lived here ‘ ! Highly recommend! Thanks Luan for a great experience

Wir haben den Abend im Yakuza sehr geniessen können. Wir waren draussen im Garten. Hier stehen die Tische nicht allzu nah beieinander und somit hat man überall auch genügend Abstand. Wir haben uns für die Sushi-Auswahl entschieden und wurden nicht enttäuscht. Alles war frisch und sehr schön zubereitet. Die Bedienung war äusserst aufmerksam und hat uns jederzeit sehr gut beraten.

The sushi is delicious, very very tasty and well presented not cheap but you have to consider you are eating in part of Pine Cliffs Hotel. The downside is that the garden is obviously not treated for mosquitoes as we got bitten to death and they had no repellent to offer. Thought the hotel would treat the garden for this as it does put you off returning.

Last night in the hotel pine cliff we went to the yakuza. what a night that was amazing eating, the staff was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. the best dish we had twice was the black cod who never tasted such a thing! too little expensive, but every penny worth. I'd go tomorrow if I could. if they stay in the resort, then make sure that they book a table a few days in advance, it is very popular and busy. highly recommended.