Right down the street of where we're staying, so we walked right over. Of course you'll need to…read moreRSVP just in case. The architecture of this restaurant is very unique and stands out from all the other building - looks like spaceship. They have a small parking lot or you can park somewhere nearby on the street. We were there quite early for dinner, we sat the opposite side of the sunset (it was glaring and it wouldn't have been enjoyable because it was really warm in there. Not sure if the AC was broken that day, but they had the fan on which helped a little. The waiter was attentive and gave us the run down on the specials of the day. We had ordered bread and wine. We watched the sky as it turned from golden yellow to pinkish purple. It was a really nice restaurant to enjoy sunset colors and good food. We had ordered the limpets and risotto balls as our appetizers, which were delicious! We could've just ordered a few rounds of that and called it a night, but of course we want to try other entrees. My bf and I got their local beef steak served with cheese, another got a wreckfish entre, and gully jack fish entre. We all enjoyed our meals a lot and cleared the plate, except me. I normally like my steak medium rare, so that's what I ordered. It looked like it was perfectly done. It's two pieces of steak sandwiching local cheese. It was a bit hard to cut through it since the knives weren't that sharp, but I managed. It tasted delicious and fresh, but it was a bit on the chewy side. It wasn't as tender as it looked. Flavor was good and it paired well with a side salad. However it was a bit too much for. I think I would share this dish if I were to order it again, since it's two pieces of steak. I would like to try other dishes. Nothing like ending the night with desserts. My friend and I got their pineapple, since we've been enjoying them in Ponta Delgado. My boyfriend got their brownie and ice cream, while the other got their "special" the lava cake. We were disappointed with the pineapple. It was really sad looking, just sliced in finger length without any kind of presentation. What's worse is that it's not sweet at all. On the other hand, the boys with the chocolate loved theirs. I tried the brownie and I actually liked it a lot for a person that does not eat chocolate. Maybe next time.

Everything about this restaurant is a joy. The views, design, staff, drinks, food, everything is…read morecrafted with excellence and care! We had just gotten into Terceira and were famished and although this isn't close to the airport, it wasn't a far drive so we decided to try it out. Oh, it also happened to be open which was a plus. Pulling into the parking lot we were immediately taken aback by how futuristic and sheek the design of the building was. It looks like a spaceship. We walked in and went up the stairs and were quickly seated next to these giant windows which overlooked the countryside. It truly was picturesque. Even though it was crowded, we were helped quickly, I believe by the manager, who helped us make our decisions. We ordered the sangria and the manager asked if we liked it sweeter or drier to which we replied sweeter. Let me tell you, this was the best sangria we've ever had. It was sweet without being overly sweet and had different fruit than your typical oranges and strawberries. It had those but also blueberries and red currants which popped with flavor as you bit them. For appetizers we got the octopus salad and were feeling a bit adventurous so we also ordered the barnacles. The octopus salad was cold and olive oily and was very tasty, especially with the bread that was served. The barnacles come attached to a rock in a grouping, we got 5 on ours and for .85 Euro/barnacle, they were not pricey. They came presented on a bed of sea salt with a small fork to grab into the shells and pluck the meat out. These were very surprising and had a salty flavor like the ocean and I was very glad I tried them! Try them if you're nervous! For our main dishes my mother got grouper with a large prawn and a side salad. She said it was delicious. The salad, like I have noticed all over the islands, is just raw vegetables that come with vinegar and olive oil on the side, no dressing on the actual salad. It is odd at first but it works as a nice palate cleanser, especially between flavorful and heavy bites of your entree. I ordered fried triggerfish (another fish I had never tried), served with lemon risotto and arugula. My dish was amazing. It was fried to perfection and everything went so well together, also the portion was huge! We were unfortunately too full for dessert and we wish we would've come back here but we were only on the island for two days so it was not really possible. Come here and love it; it truly is a gem!

Beautiful little restaurant upstairs - lunch consists of a limited menu of the day, fish and rice…read moreor meat with garlic sauce and potatoes. We chose one of each! Excellent! The fish came fried - it was flaky and delicious with seasoned rice and some greens. Steak was cut into cubes with a sauce and cubed potatoes with a little zucchini. Service was perfect - even read the menu to us. House wine was good. Beautiful little spot, nicely decorated.

What a beautiful restaurant with just about everything you might be looking for! Here are some…read morehighlights: *fine dining upstairs (top notch service and cuisine) *snack bar downstairs with sandwiches, coffees, and desserts *a huge esplanada *a playground out back *huge parking lot Is there anything else you may be looking for? I can't think of it!

I don't know what I can say about Beira Mar... it is an absolute seafood lover's dream come true…read more Everything is caught that day from the lampas to the fish, ready to be prepared as you find suitable or let the chef and staff season it traditionally. The seafood soup/chowder/bisque bread bowl is a MUST, as it is foolishly cheap for what can be a whole meal for a person. Bread is baked fresh that day, in house. The fish can be done a few different ways, but best split and grilled (per our server's suggestion). There will be butter, there will be herbs, there will BE GARLIC!!! It's basically heaven from the wood or charcoal fired grills delivered straight to your table... after you have finished your soup/chowder and lampas of course (think mussels meet escargot). Reservations are almost a must here, as the locals love it as much as tourists do and even in the off-season we almost go turned away because we hadn't made a reservation. Buuuuuuuut, the staff and owner were sympathetic (we had just arrived and probably looked in rare form) so they sat us and we loved every bite of everything we got. Let the server guide you, once they know what you like they will put together an unforgettable meal for you. I wish we had been there when not raining and during the day so we could see the ocean and the open doors/windows of the patio and beyond. I dream of Beira still to this day... months later... as there are very few places like this in the states, which is just a damn shame tbh. If you are on the island this is 1 of 2 MUST visit places in my opinion. However, it is the ONE must when you figure in price-value proposition into ranking. Keep doing what you are doing, Beira Mar - you've set a ridiculously high bar for the Azores!

Had an excellent seafood dinner here. Our server brought us over to the fish case and explained…read morewhat all the fresh catches of the day were. We opted for the grouper and another local fish which is escaping me at the moment...but both were phenomenal, cooked to perfection, and well seasoned. Well worth the short drive from downtown Angra.

Outstanding Alcatra! (Roast in Clay pot). Very authentic…read morelocal Cuisine!! The owner explains in detail how food is prepared. Great experience.

My wife and I arrived about 5 minutes after they opened for dinner without a reservation and it's a…read moregood thing we did as we were seated. Several groups who walked in nearly right after us were turned away. We wanted to try the local dish alcatra and were told this was the place to do it! It arrived in a HUGE pot for two, but I bet it could feed 3 or 4. All the ingredients, including the tender flavorful beef, are locally grown. Place is filled with locals which is always a good sign.

The food is delicious. I've been here several times each time I ordered a different entree. My…read morefavorite has been the shrimp pasta. Oh the Sangria is something special as well. It keeps you coming back for more.

Wonderful meal. Most items can be prepared gluten free. Even have GF desserts. Friendly staff and…read moremoderate noise.

The restaurant is now called Marina Grille. 2 hours to get our food with two small kids. Waitress…read morenon-existent. Absolutely zero service. Horrible experience. Food was amazing. Service was the worst I've ever experienced.

Cais de Angra is a marina side restaurant that probably is the biggest place I've eaten in since we…read morehave been here. They have a large footprint but you're not jammed in there. At least that was the case for the off season. They have a great selection of meat and seafood as well as some light vegetarian selections. The wine list is plentiful, the service attentive and of course we enjoyed our meals. I'd love to come back in the summer and during the day so I could see out to the water while eating. Full bar here too so whatever you choose to drink, you'll find here I'm sure.

Excellent vegan options. Great service. Great ambiance. Super friendly. Highly recommend!read more

Ricardo & staff running a great small comfortable restaurant…read more They have an established supply chain of varied daily fresh fish and have perfected simple and delicate preparation. As good a meal as one can hope for!? My girlfriend and I enjoyed a romantic dining experience here.

A spur of the moment business trip, lead us to this place. Relaxed atmosphere, great steak, good…read morefish and excellent fresh tuna. Excellent food, nice atmosphere with sea view and super friendly staff. We will definitely revisit in a few weeks - at least once! Yum - calamari, capers, tomatoes over pasta - Fish skewer was good ! Veggies were little salty and mushy for my taste , overall good place to at least visit once ! Freindly and helpful staff.

Best food I've had in Portugal and most other places in general. Amazing food, great service and a…read morebeautiful view.