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Golden Dragon

Name: Golden Dragon
Address: Marina Plaza Loja 29, Vilamoura 8125 Portugal, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 4.3

★★★★☆4.3 out of 5 · 160 reviews

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Golden Dragon is a $$ chinese casual restaurant in Vilamoura rated 4.3/5 by 160 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

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Golden Dragon is tucked into Marina Plaza in Vilamoura, and it's consistently the answer when people ask where to get decent Chinese on the Algarve coast. The 4.5 food rating and 4.7 service score track with what you'll find: a kitchen that actually balances heat and seasoning, and staff who move quickly without hovering. Mid-range pricing here means you can order a few dishes to share without overthinking it. The location matters—marina views through the windows, which is pleasant if you're tired of grilled fish and want something familiar but done right. The value score of 4.4 suggests portion sizes hold up, and the atmosphere rating of 4.4 reflects a room that's clean and comfortable without trying too hard. It's not trying to be fusion or reinvent anything, just solid execution on classics.

At a glance

Area: Vilamoura
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: chinese
Dietary options: —

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