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.

We were wanting some steak and this place was recommended. It's a small cozy restaurant and the…read morelure is the chance to grill your own steak on a lava rock. Steak was tasty. Service was prompt and friendly. We were here during the St. John festival and you could see the parade dancers from the window. Waiter was nice but really insisted we have the steak on the stone even though some of us didn't want it. Overall it was a fun experience.

We had the steak on the stone while visiting in 2023. We plan to make it back later this month…read morewhen visiting. It's in our top three restaurants on the island.

Food was authentic and very flavorful. Servcie was impeccable. The ambiance took me to a place…read morewhere I felt like I was in the old world. A must for anyone who wishes to feel the vibe of the traditional culture while enjoying a traditional meal. The alcatra and vegetable soup was on point. Just like my parents made it growing up.

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

The food is always amazing. The service is hit or miss. If it's busy, expect long waits for seating…read moreand service. The restaurant is always clean and sanitary. Try the steak at least once during your stay. The sangria is like no other on the island. Just the right amount of fruit, right amount of bubbles, the red wine used is perfect!

WHAT. AN. EXPERIENCE…read more Fresh, high-quality food, a warm and genuinely homey atmosphere, and some of the most attentive service we experienced in the Azores. This family-style restaurant is easily one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. The experience starts the moment you walk in. On the way to your table, you stop by the wine wall and choose what you'd like to drink. There's no traditional menu and only a limited selection of dishes, but that's part of what makes this place so special. Everything is focused on what's fresh and available that day. We were a group of 10, which worked perfectly because we were able to order and share practically everything they had. We had **fresh-caught fried swordfish with potatoes**, beautifully crisp on the outside while remaining tender and delicate inside. The **grilled octopus with vegetables** was another standout--simple, fresh, and cooked exactly right. We also tried the **fresh tuna**, a **ribeye with French fries and a fried egg on top**, and **duck with potatoes**. Every dish felt comforting and unpretentious, but the quality of the ingredients really spoke for itself. And after all that food, we finished with coffee--exactly the way you should end a long, leisurely Portuguese meal. What I loved most was that this didn't feel like a restaurant trying to impress you. It felt like being welcomed into someone's home and being fed incredibly well. No unnecessary frills, no complicated menu--just great ingredients, generous portions, family-style hospitality, and food made with care. Taberna Roberto deserves every bit of recognition it gets. If you're visiting São Miguel, this is one place I would absolutely make the trip for. One of those meals you remember long after the trip is over.

This restaurant is family style service. I suggest going in a group of 4+. You did have the single…read moreoption, but it's definitely worth the money. My group had almost everything on the menu. The ceviche was delectable; so flavorful. The steak was very tender and cooked to perfection. There is also a vast selection of wines you can pick from the walls.

I chose this place for a Thursday night dinner because I'd been wandering through the town looking…read morefor someplace for a meal and I got tired of looking. But I was totally satisfied with my choice! From the outside I wasn't expecting such a large and nicely decorated restaurant. There were almost no other customers, and my server seemed delighted to have someone to make a good impression on. They had a few different types of steak; I ordered the €12 one which came covered with bacon & shrimp (normally there would also be mushrooms but I asked them to hold the mushrooms). There were also fresh-fried potato chips, a side salad, and some rice, plus I'd asked for bread and cheese as a starter, and I was also brought some olives. What I'm saying is that I got A LOT of food! And it was all really good! The steak was boneless and lean and really, really juicy. All that stuff on top of it created a ton of flavor that made every bite of that steak absolutely delicious. And those potato chips I mentioned, that sounds corny but if you get a dish that comes with those, start on them right away while they're still fresh from the fryer. All that food on my plate plus a 1.5-liter bottle of water ran me €16.50. It was very reasonable and I expect to return here before I leave Terceira Island.

This restaurant was recommended by the person at the town center tourist information office for…read moretheir seafood. We went on Thursday morning around 11am, and was disappointed that it won't open until noon. My empty stomach did not want to wait so we left. But I came back two days later for lunch and very glad that I did. We ordered grilled grouper and fried "abrotea", both were so fresh! Especially the latter was impressive; even though it was fried but very light and tender! The waiter suggested this local fish, and we were happy that we took his advice. The interior of this place is nicely decorated that we browsed around while waiting for our dishes. The service was excellent. The waiter speaks fluent English. It is next to the fresh market, so we got to visit it too!

Order the vegetable soup that they offer when you arrive. It's, like, €1.60 per person, and well…read moreworth it. It was the best part of the meal. I'm a vegetarian so I got the omelette with french fries and a "salad." The salad is more of a garnish you'd find in an American restaurant. The french fries were undercooked. The omelette was an omelette...hard to screw that up. My friend got the house steak. He said it was cooked well, but not very flavorful. He really liked their sangria. I got Dona Amelia cake for dessert. It was good.

Still terrible. Still recommend going elsewhere! Skip! Avoid at all costs. The food was all cold…read moreand over cooked to the point of almost being rubbery. And since we are Americans they try to take advantage of you in every way possible with over charging.

We dined at Chefes do Patio early on afternoon and the staff was very friendly…read more They are closed between 3-5PM, between lunch and dinner.

If AFFORDABLE, 5 STAR dining with class, coziness, cleanliness,professionalism, is what you are…read morelooking for, then DO NOT MISS CHEFES do PATIO. One small block from the Angra Town Center, close to the entrance of the beautiful Angra Jardin. You are treated as one should be treated in a fine restaurant! With CLASS! Whether it is seafood, fish, meats, regional cozine, you can not go wrong here. We have spent the summer here and have tried many of the resturants and ALWAYS go back to the Chefes! Superb service and dining. Nice drink selection and nice wines. Great service! And IF by some small chance you are not pleased, just kindly let your waiter know and they will immediately make it RIGHT.. no excuses, no fuss! We entertained some friends from Chicago here who had just been in Sao Miguel and they were estatic with their dinner! Do NOT leave Angra with out dining here!! Say hello to Tony, Luis, and Elizabeth!!

Mixed bag here. Loved the ambiance, the service was great, and the beer was delicious! Local beer…read morewas a huge pull for us to choose this restaurant and there were a fair amount of options. The food was okay. Fried potatoes were the biggest hit. Not pictured was one of the burgers which got the best reviews otherwise. The charcuterie board was nice but the olives had such a strong and honestly off-putting smell that was also on the boiled potatoes-would not order those again. The views from the restaurant were truly incredible though and made everything worth it.

CRAFT BEER! We are craft beer junkies from the states and have been a bit dissatisfied in the lack…read moreof craft beer on the island. I was aware of this place and wanted to check it out so we made our way up the hill after dinner. The place is the only one we have been to on Terceira so far that had more than super bock. We were quickly greeted, shown a table and given many menus of beers to choose from. I'd say there are about 25 beers you can get here. That and a full bar is here too. Not like a snack bar where they have 6 bottles but a full on bar. So if you're looking for a cocktail, scotch, whisky or something you'll have better luck here. The place is decorated with all sorts of pirate stuff and there was music and a tv. Staff was super friendly and fast and the drinks are reasonably priced. Worth checking out if you're chasing beers. Cheers!