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.

A locals restaurant that offers a plate full of magnificent food for a great price. I definitely…read morerecommend to travelers!

I'm so grateful this was the first restaurant we visited in Terceira. The staff were friendly and…read moreaccommodating even though the restaurant was crowded. We were seated in the outdoor porch area and it was a nice space. Without overgeneralizing, A Canadinha gave us a good temperature on restaurant culture on the island. Going out to eat is a two hour dedication. Expect to wait longer for your food but it will be worth it and you will never feel rushed. Personally, the lax service was more my speed but may not be for everyone. I ordered the Bife à Canadinha and was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed this steak in cream sauce. The wine is cheap and flowing! All the options are well-priced by the bottle. An important note - we wanted to try wines from the island but Terceira mostly produces white wines, so ask about their reds if you're looking to pair it with your steak. Overall, delicious food, great vibe, and friendly people. It's worth a visit!

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.

Frank's service was outstanding, the steak was to remember forever, the cognac service was like I…read morenever had before outstanding. Great place to go for a dinner experience.

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

Wife and I stopped in for a quick lunch. We split the breaded hake filets and they were absolutely…read moredelicious. The fresh "tartar" sauce had loads of flavor and it was served with a side tomato/salsa salad as well. Great cozy atmosphere with wine bottles lining the walls.

I'm not very prone to hyperbole, but this place deserves to be a Michelin rated restaurant. It's…read moreabsurd that this place is under any sort of radar. It should be up there with the best of them. You should be travelling to Terceira just to eat here. I'm about to go re-rate, and lower the rating on every other restaurant I ate at on this trip because nothing was comparable. Had I eaten here on my first day, everything else would pale by comparison, and probably ruin the vacation. So I guess by that measure, it's probably a good thing that I ate here on the second to last day of the trip! Okay, so let me start by telling you where we failed, so you can do better. Call and make a reservation the morning of the day BEFORE you plan to eat here (so approx 36 hrs ahead). The reason being, there is no menu here! You just tell them what you want, and they'll tell you what's possible given the farm/supply situation. If you call too late (like we did), you'll be limited to the a la carte options (which were still amazing), but the other way is much more intimate. Roberto or his wife will have a discussion with you on the phone to plan your party's meal. Some of the exotic options include goat, duck, rabbit, a whole roasted pig, but again... Depends on what's available. If you screw up and are too late, upon arrival, Roberto will invite you into the kitchen and show you what's fresh and available right now. The options seem to usually include grilled fish, pork ribs or steak. Your appetizers are cheese or lapas. Though we missed out on the curated menu option, the a la carte experience was still out of this world. The fish was the best we had on the whole trip by far. The cheese was also the best as well. Their desserts were decadent. And all the while Roberto or his wife would check in on us, stop to chit chat, and it just made the whole evening that much more personal. As with other places we found, tables do not turn over here. Your meal will take at least a couple hrs, and no one is in any rush. The personal touch here is phenomenal. It's an experience you won't soon forget, and for sure, the next time I come back here I'm going to plan well ahead so we get the full experience. I sincerely hope they can keep it going this way! Bravo!

We dined here while visiting in 2023 and rated number one on the island. They have an excellent…read morewine selection and an expansive menu. It's at the top of list later month.

Food was great, service was great, and we would go again. Ambiance was very spacious and…read morecomfortable.

We had lunch here today and enjoyed the experience and the food. We arrived shortly after the 12…read morenoon opening time and were the first customers. The staff were very helpful and friendly and showed us their variety of fresh seafood - which was plentiful. We selected seafood kabobs-and they came with salad and potatoes. We also took our server's recommendation and had a half order of limpets as an appetizer. They were cooked in garlic and butter and were excellent. The kabobs were also excellent. We sat in the room where the doors are open to the outside. It is right at the edge of the ocean, so it was a great setting.

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.

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!

We were so lucky to find this gem! Dinner was delicious-- an authentic home cooked meal-- and the…read moreservice was even better. The owner was very kind, patient and attentive; she made our evening comfortable and memorable. Don't skip this restaurant on your trip to Terceira!

A place I could eat at 1000 times. The food is amazing, the service is even better. It is truly a…read morehidden gem and would recommend this place to anyone visiting the island.