Five stars all the way. So good we had to go back a couple of days later. The setting is beyond…read moregorgeous overlooking the water. The fish was utterly stunningly fresh. Unadorned, simply prepared and presented. First visit we chose Triggerfish fillets. Mmmm. Second visit Parrotfish. Hilarious to look at and to choose in the fish case. Bright colors and buck teeth. Really! Google the images and you'll see. Shared with my whole and not even a morsel left. Free salad too. Nice people. Pretty much all locals. Don't miss it.

Terrible experience -- will not return I was very…read moredisappointed with Bar Caloura. The atmosphere is plain and uncomfortable -- tables are crammed tightly together with hard metal chairs that make it difficult to relax. Service was rushed and minimal. The server didn't explain any dishes and simply pointed to a billboard and a basic printed placemat. When I asked for bread, she literally threw a paper bag with stale, sliced bread onto the table. The salad bar looked dirty and neglected -- the corn was old and grayish, and the lettuce was wilted. Cocktails were a complete waste of money: warm, bland, no ice, and poorly made. My main course arrived with just three small boiled potatoes and completely bland fish that had no seasoning at all. The presentation was poor, especially for the price (around €25-30). Plates were wet and dirty. The biggest issue was the cleanliness -- the place was fly-infested. Flies were everywhere, including in drinks and buzzing around our heads the entire time. I don't understand the high ratings this place receives. Based on my experience, I would not recommend it and will not be returning.

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. .

Such a gem for its small town feel and true seafood ambience!…read more You have to be careful that the fish soup is massive and really easily shared between 4 people! Pretty large portions s for everything. Good service on top of it all.

A wonderful restaurant in Rabo de Peixe. We had some of the best seafood of our trip here, as well…read moreas the best dessert! We had such a great time the first night we went back again the next. The staff was wonderful, kind, professional, and attentive. We got to meet the lead chef - and then ran into them on our return flight to the US & they remembered us! Truly a lovely establishment with great people. We're looking forward to returning when we are next on Sao Miguel.

Had the seafood rice special. Delicious. The view was almost as wonderful as the captain. Hope…read moreto return to this restaurant in the future.

Yummy! Shared a seafood risotto for 2 with hubby today. Huge portions with lots of fresh fish,…read moremussels, and shrimp. The risotto is more of a soupy rice but very delicious. Service a little "island pace" but very good and personal.

We went here for a lunch before visiting the beach. It was very busy on a beautiful day and service…read morewas a bit slow but we enjoyed our meal. Noisy due to the number of people but we did not have to wait to be seated as there was plenty of space. Glad to see a couple of vegan options on the menu. Great spot, they also have ice cream and pastries for sale at a walk up window for beach goers.

Had a lovely dinner last night. When we first arrived there were no outdoor tables available-- but…read morethe waiter very quickly moved a 2-top table that was connected to another couple's table that they weren't using for us to use. So kind! We were happy to see 3 vegetarian options on the menu! We ordered the veggie burger with fries and the spinach croquettes with salad and rice -- both of which were delicious. The beach view was great too. TotaL bill with a soda and a beer was under 20 euros! Would have been double that in the states. Will be eating here again!

Lovely little restaurant with relaxed and friendly service, the waiter spoke perfect English and…read morewas very helpful. They have a selection of fresh fish, and you can choose which you'd like cooked for you - which is great, as you can see just how fresh they look! The fish I choose was cooked perfectly and nicely seasoned. It came with some vegetables, which were ok but a bit overcooked. The second time we visited this restaurant we went for the menu of the day. This included a leek soup, which was pleasant enough, followed by seafood rice. The rice was tasty, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I enjoyed the fresh fish. However, it was excellent value at just 6.50 euros per person, which included drinks and coffee. If I return to the Azores, I will definitely seek out this restaurant again.

Such a great place! The food is fresh and the choice you…read morehave is very good. A kg of shrimp is quite enough for one person - as we learned today They also have fresh fish on display. Be sure to leave some room for desserts. The homemade lemon pie is amazing. The staff (owners?) are just as amazing as the food. Friendly, thoughtful and funny. 5/5 for sure!

We went for lunch. Magnificent view over the water. Lots of windows. The service was good…read more I had the stuffed chicken breast (cheese and ham). It was topped with a tartar sauce that I didn't care for, but easy enough to scrape off. It came with fries, which had good flavor, but were a little limp and not so warm. My husbands meal came with chips which were much better.

We were looking for a quick bite to eat. The place had a…read moregood ambiance. We were tree people all our food came cold. Including the French fries. The chips were loaded with oil and the Cod came under cooked. We will never be back.

Best steak in Ponta Delgada. I tried several restaurants that were ok. Stopped into this small…read moreplace and the sirloin S. Miguel was unreal. Fresh seafood as well. You may want to walk by thinking it's a small place...don't. Best Portuguese food I have had since I have been here (and I have high expectations when eating out).

The Mercado - One of the first places we wanted to go to when we visited Ponta Delgada. Since we…read morearrived on a Saturday it was the biggest market day. There are rows with tables of beautiful flowers, fresh vegetables, fruits and fish. When we arrived there was a large crowd gathered at one end and when we asked what was happening a local told us it was the President of Portugal visiting. Seems he goes around to the various cites in Portugal and tries to meet with the local people. An unusual occurrence but really fun to witness.

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

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.