We came for lunch and got more food than we could ever eat, so come hungry ! Even the traditional…read morecozido for one would serve two people. The house wine was delicious. We were greeted by a friendly staff person and even though we didn't have reservations, he found a table for us. The restaurant was very busy and noisy. But that was part of the charm.

For some reason extremely popular, but personally I don't get the hype. The things were a little…read morebland and the meat was very dry. Could not finish all the food--serving is huge

A funky restaurant in the Furnas area. Love the music theme decor. They have full bar. We had the…read morespecial local Furnas stew. Delicious. Fab service and food. A nice place for lunch.

Great spot for local specialities. We stayed in Furnas for 3 nights and we visited this restaurant…read more3 times! We tried some other local restaurants, but we couldn't get enough of this place. Cozido das caldeiras: Furnas stew cooked for many hours using the volcanic geothermal soil. The stew contains pork, beef, chicken, sausage, blood sausage, greens, potatos, and carrots. Really good hearty and homey feels. The meat and vegetables are super tender and flavorful. Grilled octopus: a whole octopus cooked perfectly with garlic and oil. Grilled limpets: Local mollusk that reminded me of mussel/clams cooked with garlic and butter. They were a little bit chewier than I would prefer but cool to try. Old fashioned codfish: fried fish with a tangy sauce. Super delicious! Beef steak: this one was okay if you want meat, but I think the seafood is much better here! Save room for dessert!! The pineapple flan and mango sorbet ice cream were so yummy!

4.5 ! Dear À Terra,…read moreWe enjoyed your company not only for breakfast, but twice for dinner...not because we couldn't find something else, but because we wanted to try more of what was on your menu! Your service was fabulous, you had great options for both a hard core carnivore and fish-lover as well as a vegetarian, and your ambiance and space was an amazing conglomeration of indoor/outdoor/modern/cozy. I would come back in a heartbeat, especially for that wood fired pizza with the pear topping! Hope to see you again soon! XXO, Liana

A hidden gem in Furnac. Beautiful setting and food was beautifully presented. Our plates were…read moreclean! Wish we could return for dinner!

This was unequivocally the worst restaurant I have ever been to in my life…read more We were a party of four, and not a single person could even bring themselves to have more than a bite of the food. Even the table next to us, who ordered right before, could be seen sniffing at their food and looking at each other as if they couldn't even believe what they were seeing. I ordered the beef stew, which is supposed to be a classic dish for the area. Not only was it completely inedible, but it wasn't even beef. There was chicken, and some mystery meat that smelled vaguely like rubber. After leaving our plates practically untouched and paying, no one could even stomach any food for the rest of the day. If I were reading a review like this, I'd assume the person writing it was probably nuts, but I promise you, it really was that bad.

Disappointment…read more Octopus stew was extra chewy and poorly seasoned. It was surrounded by plentiful and bland potatoes. Salted cod was nicely grilled but had a mild ammonia odor which was probably from prolonged soaking - edible but not enjoyable. Also came with unexciting potatoes. The best part of the meal was plain salad - greens, cucumbers, tomatoes and cord. You cannot mess up this one! Skip. There are better dining choices in Furnas.

This was such a cool experience. The dish that we were excited about was the food cooked by the hot…read moresprings of the volcano. It is buried at 4 am and cooks until noon. You get a hint of the small me in the food. The other dish, the steak was also delicious. The waitstaff is highly attentive and caters to your needs.

Stayed here for one night and had both dinner and drinks at the bar…read more It is pricey for the island but worth it. Service is very very good. The food is fresh and more modern and their drinks are delicious.

Husband had seafood soup which was kinda fishy. Ordered a bread basket and half the bread was…read moredisgusting. I spit it out. The other half was okay. Two kinds of bread. They need to stop serving the smaller bread. It was gross I had the scabbardfish which was delish. It comes with boiled potatoes. I also was able to use the salad bar, which was excellent, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, olives onions. I had to ask for check a few times It's a super cute place that felt very much like locals loved it.

SO. MUCH. SEAFOOD. This restaurant on the south side of São Miguel island is perfect for seafood…read morelovers. We tried limpets for the first time here, an Azores island specialty, and they were oh-so-juicy. They have an extensive selection of fish and everything was so fresh and grilled just right. There's an open salad bar in the back so you can get your dose of veggies too!

Top notch! My wife and I arrived 5 minutes after they opened for dinner without a reservation and…read moreit's a good thing we did as we were seated. The two parties that walked in right after us were not so lucky and were turned away. You can order off menu as well as from the catch of the day, which are all on display and were more than likely swimming that morning. The hostess, and I imagine also the owner, explained what each fresh catch was and how many of each were available. We chose barracuda from the fresh catch and it was perfection. From the menu we chose limpets (which is a local shellfish cooked in garlic and butter) and the fried mackerel, which was mind-blowingly amazing! A complementary shot of a local liqueur is provided post-meal and was a perfect end to a perfect dinner.

This was an amazing experience from the second we walked in. We were welcomed like we had been here…read more100 times. We started out walking over to see the many choices of fresh fish. It looked (and tasted) like it was caught the same day. We started with the bread and butter along with the limpets (I have never seen these in the US before but my wife and I thought they were delicious). For our entree we split the barracuda that was prepared perfectly - nice char on the outside and perfectly cooked on the inside. We ended up splitting a dessert that was just as good as good as the rest of the meal. The service could not have been better. As we were leaving, the owner (I assume) made it a point to thank us for coming which I thought was a great gesture. I highly recommend this restaurant if you like good, fresh seafood and amazing service. .

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!

Was very excited to try out this restaurant for the first time and it lived up to the hype! Had an…read moreamazing meal here - Bife a Associacao was extremely flavorful and cooked perfectly! Also loved the ambiance of this restaurant!

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.

One place we always stop when visiting the azores! The pizza is absolutely delicious and so…read moreflavorful. We always order the pepperoni and chorizo. Can't speak for the rest of the menu, but the pizza is the best!

This review is for a quick dinner of pizza and beer. We didn't want anything fancy, and this was…read morejust fine. Like most places here, the €1 beers are small, but just what is right. The pizza crust was delicious. The server said they make their own dough on-site. And if you are into bread, there's a bakery, Rosa Quental, that's a few minute walk for hot fresh bread. But I digress. We loved the pizza. The €10 large pizza but €2 per topping, I think. We are outside in late September and it was perfect temperature. They had an inside room, but closed it up while we were there ... I never saw inside. Friendly server. We were downwind of some smokers and that might be a "gotcha" if you eat in at a place like this, but thankfully they left before we got our food