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.

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!

We came in a few minutes before closing and were treated graciously by the staff. We ordered…read morelight-a salad and the octopus and some drinks. The portions were huge and the octopus was some of the best I've ever eaten-extremely tender, very charred and in a delicious brown sauce with dabs of mayonnaise. The side was whipped sweet potatoes which were delish. Thinking we might should go back and try the pig cheeks.

If you are going to the Azores, then this is the place you must stop and dine at…read more We heard about this "cozido" that my friend stated we had to try. I called and made a reservation for 6 and we pre ordered three cozido's . If you want to have this for dinner, you must pre order ahead of time as they only make a certain number of them. The cozido is a combination of vegetables, sausages and meat baked together like a stew. One of our party was vegetarian, so we ordered a vegetable only option, which came with "vegetarian sausage". I must say, it is certainly more food than we can eat! We figured a cozido was good to split between two, but we had so much left over. The food was great and you must try since they cook it with the thermal natural way this town is known for. The ambiance was great, modern, clean and amazing views of the town. There is a small outdoor seating option if you'd like to sit outside. I highly recommend making reservations regardless when you visit this place. Service was great, very attentive and pleasant! Also the price for the meal was relatively inexpensive considering we had multiple bottles of wine along with our meal. I highly recommend this place!

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.

Highly recommend you make a reservation as many people got turned away at the door. Call them up or…read morehave the hotel call. The family is very proud of their restaurant and very welcoming and kind. Lots of fresh fish! Will remember this meal forever

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.