**OUR STORY** Welcome to Taverna Frei Joao, a hidden gem nestled along the IC2 in Turquel, Portugal. This charming roadside restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere, perfect for solo diners and groups alike. The culinary experience here is defined by hearty, homemade flavors—think tender steaks and beloved Bacalhau, all at affordable prices. Customers rave about the warm, friendly service that makes you feel like part of the family. With ample parking, wheelchair accessibility, and a lovely outdoor seating area, Taverna Frei Joao is ideal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Join us for a delightful meal that promises both quality and value.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fireplace
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Taverna Frei Joao
Beschastna Galyna
Apr 21,2025
Simple, delicious and extremely friendly. Fish and deserts were exceptional. Obrigada!I recommend it to everyone.
Joaquim Canuto
Mar 30,2025
Good food, friendly people and normal prices!!
William Keith
Mar 19,2025
Prices are very good, food is excellent. I had steak it was huge very tender. My wife had Bacalou, she loved her also. Lots of parking, friendly staff, and owner. We went for evening meal, they are also very busy for lunch. I have been theresveral times.
Nina Ammerschuber
Mar 17,2025
Best Portuguese food we had and really awesome service! We hat a great evening with 9 people, lot of good wine, dessert and the best homemade digestif in the world! Thank you for this wonderful evening and great service! …
Batucando Orquestra de Percussão
Feb 13,2025
A roadside restaurant that surprises with its price and quality. Food with a homemade flavor, in quantity and at very affordable menu prices. Ideal for a quick and tasty lunch.
Pipo
Jan 30,2025
A very good quality restaurant. I had peas with poached eggs for dinner and I really enjoyed it. The mixed grill I also had was very good. An excellent selection of meats for this dish.Very friendly service and good food are what you want, and this is where we found it.Thank you very much
Branko Kecic
Jan 29,2025
very nice people
pvares
Jan 1,2025
Excellent service, very friendly staff. The pork was delicious and the atmosphere is pleasant. Highly recommended for those who have to make a stop during their trip and don't want to stray from the road.I'll be back!
Reviews For Taverna Frei Joao