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.

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.

Two caveats up front: cash only & no wifi…read more Other than that, this is an outstanding restaurant. Seems like most people get the Steak on a Stone, and that's definitely the thing to do. It's probably the best steak I've ever had. Frank, the spirited owner who REALLY has fun joking around with everyone, delivers you a cut of meat so tall and trim you'll think you're looking at a runway model. But unlike Gigi Hadid, this steak is served to you uncooked on a 500°F brick of volcanic stone. This steak is grilled for you, and mostly BY you, on the superhot slab right there at your table! Frank gets the cooking started for you, but you basically slice each bite onto the smoldering brick and hold it on there for a bit to cook it. It is such perfect beef that you can't mess it up. I also got the simple appetizer spread with two kinds of fresh bread, some cheese, olives, and cute little sausage bites. All of those were exceptionally good, except that the olives are the same kind you get at every restaurant on this island. Seriously, though, what an awesome dinner experience this was. Unless tender red meat is not your scene, you need to try this at least once if you're visiting the island.

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.

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.

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!

The coffee here is very good and pastries are so fresh! Staff is so friendly and service is fast.read more

Central Pastelaria is a bakery-cafe on Rua Esperança, just across the street from the Igreja de…read moreNossa Senjorha do Carmo, one of the local churches in town. You'll also notice the familiar red & white Olá umbrellas in the small plaza; the kiosk there also serves food from the pastelaria. They also serve gelato, and they're open until midnight on some nights. You can also order tap beers and liquors at the kiosk, including several types of the locally-known Aguardente, a distilled spirit made from ?old? wine. I almost died getting half a glass down, but I'm sure it's a personal taste thing. We came here a couple times and although it wasn't our favorite pastelaria or hangout spot, we enjoyed a late evening refreshment at the outdoor tables in the plaza. It's highly recommended by locals so you may find it more remarkable than we did in summer 2017.

Delightful, friendly café on Rua Direita, adjacent to the Praça Velha. House baked goods daily. The…read moremini quiches are delicious and the crust has a delicate crunch. Inside and outside seating, two blocks from the marina and a small beach. The decor is music related and we enjoyed the jazz vibe. Of the coffee cafés we visited while in Angra, this was our favorite.

One of my favorite places in the world. Best citrus salmon I've ever had, served over the best…read moremushroom risotto I've ever had. Definitely coming back next time I'm in Angra.

This cafe was our favorite to visit. The service was so friendly. The menu has a good variety. The…read moreoutdoor seating was a great place to relax. The hazelnut hot chocolate was amazing!

Good deserts/pastries with kind, friendly servers. Very reasonable prices. We would come back! The…read moreoutside patio seating was a nice touch.

Such a delicious restaurant! My favorite part about it is that you can either eat inside or outside…read morein the Praça Velha and still receive the same amazing food and service. The ambiance differs between both locations. If you sit inside the restaurant or behind it, you feel like you are eating at a normal restaurant. If you choose to eat outside across the street (Praça Velha), then you feel like you are still part of any outdoor activities while still enjoying the restaurant. I have eaten here multiple times within the last 9 days and my service is always phenomenal. The staff is always very patient and happy to serve. I highly recommend that you try this restaurant next time you are in Angra! Will I be back? Yes!

Ambiance is interesting depending on where you are seated. There is a takeout counter when you…read morefirst walk in. Just beyond that is a bar seating area and behind that is a sit down dining area. There is also an outside patio area. The food is top quality, as is the service. Have been here several times and continue to come back. They have a great selection of Portuguese wine and a full bar. Definitely not a traditional American experience, but a solid Azorian cafe.