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American Club Food & Cocktails

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One of the Top rated Coffee shops in Vila Nova de Gaia


Address

Praia da Granja, Av. República 2025, 4410-097 Porto Portugal, Portugal

Website

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Contact

+351 22 491 1488

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (187 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Moltenjava _. 10 months ago on Google • 34 reviews
    I can't possibly rate this place highly enough. As a large family I had my concerns when I realised the owner (Joe) does everything himself, he is bartender waiter and head chef. I needn't have worried, he welcomed us in, served drinks took a lunch order and had us fed within the hour. The food is tremendous, I personally recommend the monster toast although the burger is also a really good choice. We may just stay here and try out the dinner menu.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rolf Steiner (. 10 months ago on Google • 61 reviews
    Small restaurant with a very kind owner and awesome food. Thank you Joe for all your efforts. Our meals were all fresh made and exceptional tasty. Can just recommend to pay a visit!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Birgit S. 10 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Amazing fresh Salad. Thank you Joe. With best wishes from Germany :)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zhaihk M. 5 years ago on Google • 11 reviews
    very quiet place near the beach. good for drinks and only one in the area open until late - 2am
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dagmara G. 1 year ago on Google • 43 reviews
    If you are tired of dining in so called "tourist traps" where the food quality, ambience and service are average, do not hesitate to visit American Club Tapas Food & Cocktails! The owner, who is also a chef, is a very friendly, cordial and open person, who will take care of your stomach and mood well. I recommend bacalhau (cod) in cream sauce - it is simply the best. Pork loin ordered by my friends was also delicious. This is the food that you know it was made with heart. Feel free to order some drinks too - pitcher of sangria with apples is so aromatic... P.S. If you are interested in any cultural events in the area, the owner will suggest you something or maybe will invite you for these organized at his bar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe D. 2 years ago on Google
    Always a great place. The food is wonderful, the owner amazing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan R. 4 years ago on Google
    We were visiting Granja and decided to visit Joe - based on the reviews. We could not have enjoyed our evening better. Joe was so much fun and the burger was awesome! Thank you Joe. You are helping us make the decision to move here!!!!!😊😊😊 our new friend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark P. 10 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Came with large family (9 of us). Despite having just opened for the day, Joe made us welcome, re-organised his tables and had sorted drinks and food (great by the way) in under an hour even with a couple of special requests for our youngest. The huge toasted sandwich was amazing and enough to share between two. Only downside was how late in our holiday we discovered Joe's place - I would have gone every day!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ravi 4 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    This guy rocks in every sense - food, wine with no limit (reasonably) and service!! Joe a portguese american has a great sense of humor too. I recommend him whole heartedly!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eduardo Miller F. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I have been a regular at American Club Granja every time I visit Portugal since 2015. I have no words to describe the wonderful experience ! The location 5* the service 1000* and the quality of the food and drinks is also great. More than a dining or a pub, American Club is an experience, Jo (the boss) is a great guy who will welcome you and make you feel like home. 100% recommend this place to anyone visiting the north of Portugal. Cheers Jo, see you in July :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 1030hd 1 year ago on Google
    OMG get Jo’s Monster sandwich!!! Margaritas are fantastic! He can cook!! What a wonderful time we had here!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emese Anna G. 1 year ago on Google
    Very lovely place, near to the ocean. The hospitality could not be better, the choice of the food and drinks are various. It has an individual feeling, worth to try ☺️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Daniel K. 1 year ago on Google
    Really odd place. No signs, cash only and sketchy. The owner and only employee is a nice guy. The food is nothing special. Not sure why it is called "American" nothing American about the place other than some kitschy decorations. The building smells of mold and can be seen in the ceiling corners. I will not be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juliette K. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyed a very convivial evening at Joe’s bar, great host, food and drinks 🍹
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Des L. 1 year ago on Google
    A cozy and lovely pub restaurant near the beautiful Granja beach, the owner Jo is a very nice guy and a very good cook as well, you need to try one of his best Portuguese dishes “Bacalhau com Nata”, probably the best Bacalhau dish I have ever tried in Portugal. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Connie S. 1 year ago on Google
    The owner and host, Jo, is a warm and amazing guy! Jo does all of the cooking and food prep himself and creates fun themes and events. When you're at Jo's cafe, you feel like you are in his home. His Bacalhau com natas is the best, with a spicy kick that really makes it fabulous!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elsa P. 1 year ago on Google
    Everytime I come to this place I am surprised mostly on account of the service. Food is very good. Jo Santos is a friendly and fantastic person giving the best suggestions on food/snacks and/or drinks. It is a nice place to come with the partner or with family and friends. Well decorated place and nice music.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Penelope K. 4 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    My first visit to this delightful gem of a restaurant/bar located very close to the beach in Granja. Walking into this place-- nondescript on the outside, with a delightfully fun & eclectic decor on the interior--and I felt as if somehow I was 'home'. Jo, the owner & chef, is warm, so welcoming, funny and a great cook!! I can't wait to go back with my hubby.

  • 5/5 eric t. 3 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    I have heard it compared to Cheers where everyone knows your name...and something out of a Humphrey Boggart movie, Casa Blanca. In truth, it's Jo, the owner is the star. He is an amazing character. He is a servant, a superior human being, and a good soul.

  • 5/5 DenSetsu 9 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Cozy corner in praia da granja that I highly recommend. Their Sloppy Joe Sandwich was simply delicious! Will definitely be coming back to try other dishes & some cocktails

  • 5/5 Christopher H. 1 year ago on Google
    Was a nice evening,just a couple of drinks and the fella behind the bar,what a nice down to earth bloke will definitely be going back next time I here

  • 5/5 Anna K. 11 months ago on Google • 1 review
    We felt like at my uncle's for dinner ☺️ I highly recommend this place 👌 delicious food, affordable prices, great atmosphere 👍 thank you for the soap banks and the fun car and balloons ☺️ The kids were happy 😍😍 See you soon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cash-only
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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