We've been to a lot of fish restaurants - and they're all ok. But O Alambique went WAY BEYOND OK…read more From the moment we entered, we felt welcome, and the menu and offerings were explained. We ordered the Espadarte Grelhalda and Bacalhau Largareiro. Both dishes were absolutely delicious as was the house red wine. As pretty much everywhere in Sao Miguel, we were treated to lightning fast service, friendly staff, and an immaculate dining area.

Had dinner hear was 92euros for 2 people food seafood rice was bland no flavour, had an apple…read moresoaked in port wine for desert was very good but my date had a chocolate cake that was so dry and old and when we complained they said you ordered it you pay for it she also ordered a cappachino that came out cold, don't recommend bad food and bad experience and way overpriced for the quality of food!!

Food was delicious. Tuna was not my favorite but still good. Had a lot of servers so we weren't…read moresure echo to ask for things.

One of the best meals we had while visiting the Azores! So good that we tried going twice during…read moreour visit, but unfortunately the second time, the wait was too long. The octopus was one of the best we ever had and the tuna steak was delicious as well.

My husband & I came here 4 times during the week we spent on Sao Miguel. Wonderful friendly…read moreservice, a wide variety of food & local faire. Most places offer steak & seafood, but this place had a few more items on the menu than others. There are even indicators on the menu of items made with local ingredients. Photos of food (not stock photos, actual photos of what you receive). Outdoor patio seating. Highly recommended!

last night out in Ponta Delgada! it was another chilly night. and rainy. boo…read more.. we had walked by this place a few times. it's set among a row of other eateries by the waterfront, and is part of a shopping plaza. the previous few nights, the patio was full of people so we figured it must be pretty good. the meal started with the requisite bread basket. like most of the waterfront eateries, there are numerous fish options. but also plenty of meat and even some pasta dishes. our fish dishes were expertly cooked, and the portions are huge. if we weren't leaving the next day, we would have gotten a doggy bag it was so good. a big plus were the vegetables. i think this might have been the only place during our week long stay where we were served steamed vegetables...a little broccoli, a few carrots....service was very friendly and the language barrier was minimal. and to top it off, also one of the few places we ate during our week long stay that did NOT allow smoking inside! double the stars! but there is a street side patio, very lovely i'm sure on a warmer, less rainy day.

Food was excellent. Everything was delicious. Service not so much- hostess was terrible, server…read morenever came over. Didn't have pina colada, or tequila sunrise (both on the menu) but luckily they could make a pineapple mojito. The rain was coming in through the window, she said use the pillow to block it. The table next to us was offered a chair. When the water was running down the bench, I had to ask to have a chair like the table next to us - it seemed to be a major inconvenience for her to move it- although the table next to us was offered one right away. Very disappointing- my 75 year old mother had a soaked backside.

10/10 After being a little burnt out on seafood around the island, this was the most divine Italian…read morefind. Great pizza, easy dining, casual and chill. AND If you know what's good for you, order the brownie for dessert, I'm taking this combo of ingredients back home to make for the rest of time... incredible.

This restaurant sits inside a tastefully appointed traditional Azorean manor house. We went in the…read morewinter and sat inside a cozy dining room, but I imagine in the summer their outdoor patio can host outdoor meal service as well. Food here was excellent. We ordered the "lulas grelhadas" (grilled squid) which was a generous serving of this local seafood, and perfectly cooked with a delicious sauce. Many Azorean places overcook these but Solar do Rei do Frango did a great job. The side salad served with the dish was fresh and while we thought it would make a good appetizer for two, it was in fact a large enough portion for a meal. We didn't mind, however;-) We also ordered the "Frango da Casa" (house chicken) which seemed fitting given we were eating in a restaurant named "House of the Chicken King". The roasted chicken comes with choice of sauce (mild, medium or spicy) and is served with fries. Everything was delicious and finger-licking good. Solar do Rei do Frango had a nice choice of other typical dishes but clearly the roast chicken is their specialty. They also had a nice selection of wines and half bottles. The entire meal with a half bottle of wine was less than 20 euros for the two of us. And the decor, service and overall ambience was that of a more upscale restaurant so I felt like the prices were of great value for the overall experience. We will definitely be back and recommend our guests try Solar do Rei do Frango when in the Sao Vicente area!

The soup of the day (€1.80) was tasty, the grilled tuna (€12) good and the squid (lulas €10)…read moredelicious. Both the tuna and squid came with boiled potatoes and a lettuce, red cabbage, carrot, tomato, cucumber and onion salad. For dessert we had what they called tiramisu (3.90). It wasn't really tiramisu since it didn't have the usual ladyfinger cake but it tasted very good and I would recommend it. The house red wine was fine and 50cl was €4. The service was good, the portions large and the food came quick enough. It was a good meal- worth the €31.70 cost.

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 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.

Wow. Just wow. This is a family who has devoted their lives to bringing the best pizza to Azores…read more The mom and dad work in the kitchen, and the adult daughter manages the front of house operations. The mom makes the mozzarella fresh! The dough, the toppings and the cheese are all soooo fresh and locally crafted. There is a small wine list, all with very affordable bottles. There are very few appetizers and when we were there, the salads were ll unavailable. I assume they didn't get their lettuce shipment that day? It was fine, because we ordered two pizzas instead of a pizza and salad. This is very thin pizza. They do not allow for take-out, just dine in. We were able to get a box to bring home the leftovers, but you cannot order this pizza to go. Since the staff is just the three, the service is very slow. They will only seat 4-5 groups at a time.

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.

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!