An absolutely unforgettable evening at Nacional in Ponta Delgada! The filletes de peixe were…read moreoutstanding -- perfectly fried in a light, crisp batter and served with delicious homemade tartar sauce that took them to another level. The bacalhau à Gomes de Sá was rich, flavorful, and the definition of comfort food done right. But the highlight of the night was José Carlos. His warmth, attention to detail, and deep knowledge of the menu made the experience unforgettable. Every suggestion was spot-on, and his pride in both the food and the service truly shined. If you're in Ponta Delgada, Nacional is a must-visit -- and when you go, tell them Guardanapos sent you! José Carlos will make sure your meal is one to remember!

Probably the worst service we have had on this island. The waiter was so condescending, ridiculous…read moreattitude, that kills everything, seems nice to others, maybe something against us being Asians I guess. I would never come back!

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.

Cais 20 was easily the most disappointing experience of my whole trip. We went for a late dinner,…read moreexcited to try all the different seafood, especially the ones native to the Azores like barnacles and slipper lobster. It unfortunately didn't meet any expectations. We ordered the huge seafood platter for 4, but everything was cold. There was no mention of that on the menu. Worse, the seafood wasnt even fresh. The shrimp lacked that springy texture and just fell apart when peeling. The service was also rude. Maybe they don't like tourist? Overall, I wouldn't recommend it at all.

This was a great find in close to the square where most tourists are. Although it's off to the…read morestreet so not that many people dined here. One thing to note is that their operating hours are not M-F. I've added a picture of their time so just make sure you if you want to eat here, that it's within their hours of operation. Their sangria was very good and not too strong. I ordered the grilled squid with garlic sauce. I posted a picture of it. They gave me alot of squid and even took out the cartilage to make it easier to consume. The taste was good and not too fishy. The food was great and not that expensive either. So glad we decided to come here.

Unfortunately for O Corisco, we had learned that in order to avoid getting gluttonously full, best…read moreto get several small plates to share rather than entrées. Thus I cannot attest to their full plates. But I can with their smaller ones, and each one is a winner. Every meal in the Azores will be preceded with bread and cheese. O Corisco's was the best we had. Most places do the typical mushy and bland queso fresco that gets old quickly. Here they provided us a plate of hard cheeses and tons of bread, which were so good we didn't leave a crumb on the plate. Their Caldo Verde soup with diced linguica is pretty darn good, as is their small place of fried linguica and mushrooms. The highlight here though is their little lounge area near the big-screen television. It's not just a restaurant, but also a place to chill. Beer is cheap too. What is not to like?

Great atmosphere. You can dine on the veranda. Food was excellent. Someone nearby ordered meat on a…read morekebab and we had order envy. I ordered Tiger prawns, very good. Service was good but it took s while to get our food. They had two big groups.

Limpets are a local delicacy you must try while in the Azores. These were great. Waitress language…read morebarrier was a little difficult. They served a non-alcoholic beer which was delicious. I had the veal on a skewer. Deliciously prepared with garlic. The ambiance is great with views of the ocean. My wife y had the chicken on a skewer which was also delicious. I would go back. There is no elevator and it is on the second floor so beware. It's why I only gave it 4 stars.

Our last last meal on the island before our flight and I saved this restaurant for last…read more Got there just as they opened and the restaurant is a small establishment just like the majority of the restaurants in the area. Service was good, ordered the usual local fresh cheese,chef's garlic shrimps, and the grilled limpets. All the appetizers was pretty good, but not the best we've had so far on the island. For the entrees we ordered the traditional tripe, seafood rice and the grilled tuna. The tuna was tender and melted in your mouth, the tripe and seafood rice were bextremely salty. It was just too difficult to eat. Our fingers was swelling up just after a few bites and couldn't get enough water. But the is not a uncommon issue. Any of the "stewed" traditional dishes are super salty in most of the restaurants. I felt like I was a big piece of salted cod after how much salt was ingested from the entrees.

Hello, visiting from NYC, so trying different things along the way. We were quite surprised and…read moredefinitely recommend anyone who visits San Miguel to try this place. Atmosphere: nice mom and pop atmosphere Waiter: great guy, very helpful and nice, good English Owner (bartender): very nice fella Ordered: Appetizers: Limpet A +++ Fish soup A Cabbage soup B (only because we didn't know it comes with pork) Main dish: Tuna Pauline A (only because really wanted grilled one, but it's is available in the summer only) Risotto B (only because we were blown away by next item, and person who preferred risotto got upset) Trigger Fish A+++ Desserts: Charlotte cake A+++ Bean cake A+++ Drinks: Red sangria A+++ White sangria A (only because red sangria was amazing) Overall this is definitely place to go while you are visiting Azores.

Decent pizza but quite big. I got the carbonara pizza and it was pretty good. Easy to get a seatread more

We visited A terra & PDL from Austin, Texas along with our friends from Chicago- both food cities…read more We had an unbelievable meal, we let the server help us decide and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We had the beef tartare, salad, table bread, fish trio with rice, steak and a few sides. Everything was outstanding. Service was great. Cost was very great for the amount and quality of the food.

This restaurant had the best breaded chicken I have had on this island. They serve traditional…read morePortuguese and Mediterranean dishes. For dessert I had two scoops of chocolate ice cream and a double espresso. The service was slow as it took over an hour for my family and I to get our food after placing our order. We ended up spending over 3 hours here for dinner.

I think this will go down as my most memorable meal during this Portugal trip. Loved everything…read morethat I ate, in a lovely bustling dining room full of life and Portuguese food. Started off with some calamari and Sao Jorge cheese with bread. The calamari wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was tender and fresh and very light. The Sao Jorge cheese may be the best I have had. By the time it gets to the United States it's certainly a HARD cheese, but this was soft and almost spreadable on the bread. Delicious. The menu here is massive. They had about 6 different Portuguese steak options, but I went for the classic with egg and peppers. I do with there were more red peppers on my steak, but I appreciate the hefty amounts of garlic and sauce. The steak itself was cooked perfectly to medium rare and tender. I'm not a big steak girlie but I ate the whole thing in no time. The bottle of wine certainly helped it go down easily. Finished the meal with a chocolate crepe, which I can still taste as I type this. Loved this place and will come back every time I am in Ponta Delgada.

Our plane landed late at night and we found this place still open at 23:30. They were very…read moreaccommodating given the late hour. The seafood was fresh and had good flavor. They have a nice patio and given the prime tourist location the prices are reasonable. Please ignore the one star review those from people having to pay for bread (you are in Europe that how things work).

Delicious food on the main strip in Ponta Delgada. The price was decent for the delicious meal we…read morehad. Environment and staff are okay, but the food makes up for it.