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Restaurante Bar Josefi, tucked away in Plaza V Centenario, is a hidden gem in Zahara de la Sierra, Cádiz. This charming establishment offers a delightful escape from the bustling city center, providing patrons with homemade dishes that evoke a sense of nostalgia and comfort.
Reviewers rave about the generous portion sizes and the authenticity of the cuisine, highlighting standout dishes like the berenjena rellena and the seasonal tagarninas potaje. Manuel Vargas specifically recommends the Berenjenas San Jacobo and the perfectly fried chipirones, noting the unforgettable cheesecake that left his mother emotional with its exquisite flavor and texture. The desserts are particularly popular, with many guests singing their praises.
Though some have mentioned the discomfort of outdoor seating—which is often mingled with smokers—the overall dining experience remains highly positive thanks to attentive service and a varied menu that, while lacking in vegetarian options, features an array of delectable choices starting from an affordable €10.
In essence, Restaurante Bar Josefi is not just a restaurant; it is a culinary experience that captures the heart and soul of Spanish home cooking. A visit here promises satisfaction and memories you'll cherish long after leaving.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Reviews for Restaurante Bar Josefi
Review highlights
Based on 632 reviewsRestaurante Bar Josefi in Zahara de la Sierra is praised for its homemade, flavorful dishes that showcase local ingredients and traditional recipes. Guests appreciate the generous portions and the variety of unique offerings such as tagarninas and berenjena rellena, alongside standout desserts like cheesecake and Tocino del Cielo. The restaurant’s location outside the busy town center provides a quieter dining experience, although some note that outdoor seating can be less comfortable, especially where smokers gather. Service is generally well-regarded, with a decent menu that could benefit from more vegetarian options. Overall, it is recognized as a quality dining spot offering good value for authentic Andalusian cuisine in a relaxed setting.
Nice little place outside of the busy center. Food is plentiful and feels homemade. Recommended!
This was a fun discovery. The food was homemade and quite tasty. Tagarninas are in season, so they were included in the potaje, quite yummy. The second course was the berenjena rellena, great flavors. For dessert, the Tocino del Cielo had great texture.
Don't be fooled by the name: this is not a bar, but a quality restaurant. It is a little bit far from the city center but it is well worth the walk (and the price tag). You absolutely have to try the Berenjenas San Jacobo, the perfectly fried chipirones, the excellent Ali-Oli sauce and the piquillos but, above all, the mind-blowing cheese cake. My mother literally broke into tears eating the cheese cake, saying she hadn't eaten one like it in 15 years.
Best place to eat in town hands down. Good service and decent menu although some vegetarian options would have been nice. Outdoor seating was uncomfortable and mixed in with smoker's. Deserts were delicious.
Very good place. Prices start from 10€ for the main dish.
It was closed for 2 years, and we managed to go there on first day of reopening. We stopped there for lunch, and we can only recommend this place. The staff was very nice (even if most of them didn't speak english :) ) , the food delicious and fresh, and the prices are reasonable. My husband espcially loved the olives wich they served before the main dishes. Lovely place!
Very nice stuff and good food! Would return here if will be around here again.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) Closed
- Tuesday Closed
- Wednesday Closed
- Thursday 12:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday 12:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday 12:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Sunday 12:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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