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Jolly The Sailor

Meet Luis and wife Dora who are now running the Jolly Sailor restaurant located in Quinta Velha, Cabanas

This well known restaurant run by owner Eddie for many years has always had a reputation for being friendly. It was by chance that Luis and wife Dora heard that Eddie wanted to sell the restaurant in order to retire. The couple grabbed the chance with both hands and now run one of the oldest restaurants in Cabanas. Luis is front of house, ensuring the friendly environment remains. His infectious personality is always positive. Luis says 'This is a place to come and relax and have fun with no stress'. He takes the stance of everyone makes mistakes, however it's how you deal with them that counts. 'My job is simply to make sure my customers go home happy'. Dora is head of the kitchen. Originally from Mozambique, she has added her special twist to the international menu, such as coconut rice, pistachio nuts and tropical fruits. All dishes are freshly prepared using local produce, the desserts are also all made

in-house. I can tell you from experience, they are simply delicious. After taking these photos I couldn't resist asking to try one of them. Luis presented me with all three, which I proceeded to finish... yes, all three! Photos include starters of Cantaloupe Melon and Parma Ham, Garlic Prawns, Muxama (Dried Tuna) and Quail Eggs with Chorizo (previous page), Beef Stroganoff, Garlic Prawns (main course), Chicken Breast with Coconut Rice, Prawn Curry and the desserts were Almond Crepe with Cinnamon, Honey and Ice Cream, Caramel Panacotta with Pistachio and Orange Juice and finally Vanilla and Strawberry Ice Cream with Red Fruits, Whipped Cream and Red Fruit Compote. The Jolly Sailor is only open for evenings but is available for lunches for groups if prebooked. We hope you get a chance to visit the Jolly Sailor and experience the light-hearted environment Luis has created. If you do, take my advice... try the Panacotta!