I really enjoyed my experience at this restaurant. We were a bit jetlagged, so this was our first…read moredestination and meal, and we were very pleasantly surprised. We ordered skirt steak, a glass of wine, and fries per person. It was absolutely delicious. They mentioned the steak with the local cheese would be strong, but it was just delicious, haha. Lastly, I had a wonderful conversation with the bartender, and he gave us complimentary glasses of the local liqueur. It was wonderful!

I was admittedly hesitant to try this place given the mixed reviews about service and steak…read morequality, but happy we gave it a shot! Located in Ribeira Grande, the restaurant is run by a local agricultural society supporting farmers and showcasing regionally sourced Azorean beef, widely recognized as some of the most tender on the island. While it wasn't the very best steak I've ever had, it was still a pretty enjoyable meal, and I left satisfied and full. Veal Medallions: my favorite dish of the night -- flamed in an addictive pineapple-cognac sauce and served with mixed veggies and fries. this sauce was so good i was dipping literally everything in it -- the medallions, the veggies, fries and even the tenderloin below! Bife à Associação - Steak Lombo (Tenderloin): served in a white wine, garlic, and salted pepper sauce, topped with a fried egg. we initially debated the sizes, but 200g was plenty for us to share along with a 2nd dish. the sauce was a bit bold and peppery for my taste (I prefer sweeter sauces like the pineapple cognac), but my bf enjoyed it. for those who arent into the peppery flavor, the steaks also come with multiple other sauces -- passion fruit, island cheese, three pepper, and more. For dessert, there were numerous tempting Portuguese classics but we were stuffed and decided to keep it light with sliced Azorean pineapple -- a refreshing way to wrap up a hearty meal and a perfect choice if, like me, trying the acclaimed local pineapple was high on your to-do list. A surprise standout was the white sangria -- my first time trying the white version, and I loved the bright, fruity flavors. It's nice that they offer it by the glass, so you can mix and match if your party has different preferences. The venue is open and spacious, with lots of natural light thanks to large glass-pane doors that offer a view of the quaint outdoor patio. Despite some of the service complaints I'd read, we had a smooth experience. Food came out promptly, and while the restaurant was clearly busy and staff were spread thin, we were proactive about getting waitstaff's attention so fortunately didnt encounter any issues or delays. Overall a solid, well-priced spot with a convivial dining atmosphere and quality meat dishes. If you're someone who loves classic, no-frills salt-and-pepper steaks, the saucy Azorean spin might not be for you -- but if you're up for something bold and flavorful, it's definitely worth a visit!

Food was great! Steak was great for the price. MUST HAVE THE…read moreMARGARITA! Seriously so good! When I come back I will definitely be coming back This never posted from 2019

3.7/5. Lots of open tables when we came around 7pm but it did fill up as the night went on. I agree…read morewith the other reviewer with this place being more hip and trendy. They loved the Bob Marley songs and the service was just as friendly. 1. Cheese fondue dip - 3.8/5. My favorite dish with lots of cheese and bread which came in a bread bowl. Cheese was a good mix of bitter and tiny bit of salt. 2. Steak salad - 3/5. Overall nothing to write home about. It was good but not memorable. Overall, if you're visiting Ponta Delgada, this place is a good restaurant to spend a night at even if it's just one night.

Take my words literally for the following review: Of all the restaurants in Porta Delgarda this is…read moreassumedly the one to avoid. A large piece of tuna devoid of taste, and way too undercooked. Like a en entire head of boiled cauliflower as an accompaniment? Honest to God. It was billed tuna salad but served as a slab with zero greens. And the tough beef "sirloin". C'mon..not even swimming in its own juices. Hard inedible garlic on top. The french fries were cold and cooked long before I arrived Wow what a lousy place it eat. My stomach rumbles on..

Extremely disappointed. The mystery pieces of meat on the table were not good. . The steak was…read morefilet but not a good piece, covered with almost raw cloves of garlic and a slice of red pepper. No vegetables except for French fries which could have been cooked longer. We arrived first but 5 other couples were served before us. No ambience. Dessert was a pretty miserable piece of cheesecake with some strawberry jam on top. Chunks of bread on table not as good as usual bread in other places . No butter on table. Server needed to go to charm school. No ambience. Price very high.

Actually, the food here overall was very good. Why then an okay rating? Well the day decided to eat…read morehere service was extremely slow. Dinner from beginning to end took about two and a half hours?!? I arrived about 8:30pm and left at about 10pm. All of the food was good at this very popular spot in town. But the one standout was the breaded and deep-fried octopus.

I found this place after trying unsuccessfully to go to another place around the corner. The…read morestaff, the presentation and everything was good, but the food was just okay. I ordered the sirloin steak with regional sauce and it came with just fries so I ordered a side of sautéed veggies so my body would get some vitamins. The steak had really no flavor in it. Also the fries were limp and not crispy at all and lacked flavor. My side of sautéed veggies was basically boiled veggies with absolutely no flavor. It seems like no restaurants in Portugal serve veggies any other way than boiled which is really strange.

Rented an Airbnb nearby. Probably had 6 meals there. Overwhelmingly large menu. Great service and…read moreevery meal was spectacular.

Lobster roe and grilled squid on a skewer were the only good things about this place. Service was…read moreslow and the grilled limpets were so small compared to other seafood restaurants I've tried. Aside from the nice view, there isn't anything too special about this place. If you're looking for good seafood, there are plenty of other options in the area.

Fresh fish! You buy your selection of fish per the pound. We got tuna and trigger fish. The salad…read morebar was a bit sketch. The dessert of pineapple and a shot was scrumptious. Must visit if you're in the area.

Beautiful location, food was delicious and fresh. Our waiter was very nice and helpful with his…read moresuggestions. The reason I deducted a point was because service was very slow, we sat for 15 minutes before we were greeted by our waiter and it took awhile for our food to come out. The mussels were very fresh, served in a flavorful broth. We also had the fish of the day which was Veja, a simple dish but so flavorful! We had a coconut cake for dessert which was also great, not too sweet!

Food: I got the fried octopus and it was delicious. I savored every bite super softly and…read moredelicious. I also loved the potatoes and sausage it came with very fresh and tasty. This octopus was one of the best I've had in Portugal very soft, and fresh. My dish was deliciously garnished and had savory broccoli which I loved as well. The dish overall was very impressive and I loved every bit of it. We also got the iconic dish here which takes 8 hours to cook it was the condo das furnas and I absolutely loved it. The meat was so soft and melty and the potatoes and cabbage were delicious highly recommend and if you want to feel a little bit of the culture here, absolutely golden. As for my family members one had an issue with the steak they asked for it to be cooked medium but it came back basically raw. Than we asked for them to cook it back again medium but they brought it back still looked raw maybe rare the second time back. Maybe it's different in America I don't know but probably not just be aware for the steak. Everything else was pretty good no complaints. I also had the strawberry gelato for dessert and it was very tasty I recommend. Overall a great place Service: Amazing kind, quick service they even recommended we only have 1 condo das furnas instead of our original pre order of 2. We silly Americans are big but aren't that big and 1 was plenty before our meals for 6 of us. Ambience: Really cozy cool place, I love the atmosphere, a lot of birthday wishes we clapped for, a good time.

Stopped into this restaurant to try the recommended traditional meal cozido das Furnas. Essentially…read morea meat and vegetable platter that is best enjoyed by 2+ individuals. A unique meal, glad we tried it, very delicious. We ate in the outdoor seating area. Enjoyed a bottle of house wine with the meal. Service was great and fast. Fun and lively atmosphere.

I wanted to share my experience at O Pescador in Rabo de Peixe, São Miguel, Azores, so other…read morevisitors can make informed decisions. From the moment we arrived, we received a great deal of attention and exceptional service. The owner recommended the fish dishes, and based on that recommendation, we each ordered one. When the bill arrived, we were shocked to see that we had been charged €40 per fish dish. The owner, who had been very attentive throughout the meal, disappeared when it was time to pay, leaving us with no opportunity to ask questions about the charges. My family has deep roots in São Miguel, and because we spent an entire month on the island, we had the opportunity to dine at many restaurants, including several that were much more upscale than O Pescador. After sharing our experience with local residents and staff at other restaurants, every person we spoke with told us that comparable fish dishes would typically cost no more than about €18 each. They all expressed surprise at what we had been charged. What made the experience even more disappointing is that the owners are from the United States. As fellow Americans, I couldn't help but wonder whether they assumed we wouldn't question the €40 price because those prices are more common in some U.S. restaurants. I have no way of knowing if that was the case, but it certainly crossed my mind after learning what the typical local prices are. I understand that restaurant prices can vary, but the difference between what we paid and what we were consistently told was the normal price was significant. It left us feeling taken advantage of and put a damper on an otherwise wonderful month in São Miguel. My advice to anyone dining there is to ask the price of any fish or daily specials before ordering if the price isn't clearly listed on the menu, even if the dish is recommended by the owner. I hope sharing my experience helps other visitors avoid the same disappointment.

Such a gem for its small town feel and true seafood ambience!…read more You have to be careful that the fish soup is massive and really easily shared between 4 people! Pretty large portions s for everything. Good service on top of it all.