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Bovino Steakhouse

Name: Bovino Steakhouse
Address: Rua Formosa Turn Right at Roundabout 6, Quinta do Lago 8135-162 Portugal, AW
Price range: Fine Dining
Rating: 4.2

★★★★☆4.2 out of 5 · 888 reviews

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Bovino Steakhouse is a $$$$ steakhouse & portuguese upscale restaurant in Vilamoura rated 4.2/5 by 888 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Bovino Steakhouse sits in Quinta do Lago, the golf-and-villa corridor west of Faro, where most restaurants price for the crowd that flies in private. It's a proper steakhouse — the 4.2 food rating and 4.4 atmosphere score suggest they get the basics right, even if the 3.7 value rating tells you what kind of check to expect at a fine-dining spot in this zip code. The service hovers at 4.1, which is competent but not exceptional given the price tier. With 888 reviews landing at 4.2 overall, it's steady rather than spectacular. The atmosphere rating is the highest of the four subratings, so expect polished surroundings and a scene that matches the neighborhood. If you're staying in Quinta do Lago and want a steak dinner without driving into Almancil or Faro, it does the job. Just know the value score reflects what you're paying for the location as much as the plate.

At a glance

Area: Vilamoura
Vibe: upscale
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Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: –
Cuisine: steakhouse
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Dietary options: —

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