Nice! A few vegan options 10.2024…read more The quinoa Vegetable bowl was very good. My husband and I both had the same. Plus a soup. It was very busy but the staff was kind and got us in. The views are incredible. You are right on the beach.

Nice bar with an ocean view. The family had ordered some seafood and deserts. Nice restaurant to…read moreeat at when looking at the sunset. The service here was great.

I was admittedly hesitant to try this place given the mixed reviews about service and steak…read morequality, but happy we gave it a shot! Located in Ribeira Grande, the restaurant is run by a local agricultural society supporting farmers and showcasing regionally sourced Azorean beef, widely recognized as some of the most tender on the island. While it wasn't the very best steak I've ever had, it was still a pretty enjoyable meal, and I left satisfied and full. Veal Medallions: my favorite dish of the night -- flamed in an addictive pineapple-cognac sauce and served with mixed veggies and fries. this sauce was so good i was dipping literally everything in it -- the medallions, the veggies, fries and even the tenderloin below! Bife à Associação - Steak Lombo (Tenderloin): served in a white wine, garlic, and salted pepper sauce, topped with a fried egg. we initially debated the sizes, but 200g was plenty for us to share along with a 2nd dish. the sauce was a bit bold and peppery for my taste (I prefer sweeter sauces like the pineapple cognac), but my bf enjoyed it. for those who arent into the peppery flavor, the steaks also come with multiple other sauces -- passion fruit, island cheese, three pepper, and more. For dessert, there were numerous tempting Portuguese classics but we were stuffed and decided to keep it light with sliced Azorean pineapple -- a refreshing way to wrap up a hearty meal and a perfect choice if, like me, trying the acclaimed local pineapple was high on your to-do list. A surprise standout was the white sangria -- my first time trying the white version, and I loved the bright, fruity flavors. It's nice that they offer it by the glass, so you can mix and match if your party has different preferences. The venue is open and spacious, with lots of natural light thanks to large glass-pane doors that offer a view of the quaint outdoor patio. Despite some of the service complaints I'd read, we had a smooth experience. Food came out promptly, and while the restaurant was clearly busy and staff were spread thin, we were proactive about getting waitstaff's attention so fortunately didnt encounter any issues or delays. Overall a solid, well-priced spot with a convivial dining atmosphere and quality meat dishes. If you're someone who loves classic, no-frills salt-and-pepper steaks, the saucy Azorean spin might not be for you -- but if you're up for something bold and flavorful, it's definitely worth a visit!

Was very excited to try out this restaurant for the first time and it lived up to the hype! Had an…read moreamazing meal here - Bife a Associacao was extremely flavorful and cooked perfectly! Also loved the ambiance of this restaurant!

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.

My favorite meal on the entire island of Sao Miguel -- an elevated and unique yet highly affordable…read morefarm-to-fork dining experience! If there's only one meal that you must have while on the island, this is certainly the one... so if you're reading this, trust me and make a reservation now! When we arrived, we were handed a map and given the option to walk around and explore the farm either before or after our meal. If you're coming for a later dinner, I'd recommend walking around first so you can explore the farm grounds while the sun is still out. Such a fun way to get acquainted with the rustic charm of our surroundings to kick off the night! According to the owner, they are constantly changing up the menu so no matter how many times you visit, each time will be an entirely unique dining experience... so I won't go into too many details but our selection of the day included: pea soup, salad, fish, roasted duck, and finished off with a decadent chocolate pastry/sorbet combo. Each course was beautifully presented and tasted like a hearty homemade dish prepared with ingredients of the utmost freshness and quality. This was such a fun way to get a taste of local cuisine right from the source, and you can tell that this restaurant is a labor of love -- the owners and servers clearly take pride in the quality of ingredients in the way they walk you through each course in detail. Idk where else in the world you'd be able to find such a deliciously hearty and wholesome 6-course meal with farm-fresh, quality ingredients for 60 euros... if you do, please LMK but in the meantime do yourself the biggest favor and make this a priority while you're visiting Sao Miguel!

The menu was a surprise farm to table meal with 6 courses. All the food was the freshest used by…read morethe family. The dishes were artfully put together with many tasty ingredients. Each course tasted amazing. We did the wine pairing and all the types of wines served added to the flavors of the dish. Great presentation by the chef. We are outside during a rain storm and the weather further added to the ambiance of the meal. Servers were right on top of everything but they didn't push you to eat quickly and there was no rush. It actually was delightful to take our time and have a great family conversation. Both grandkids, 12 and 10 enjoyed each course. They were very willing to try the variety of the dishes served. The servers knew what was in each dish including the seasonings. Fabulous experience by the whole family. Highly recommend this family run restaurant.

We've been to a lot of fish restaurants - and they're all ok. But O Alambique went WAY BEYOND OK…read more From the moment we entered, we felt welcome, and the menu and offerings were explained. We ordered the Espadarte Grelhalda and Bacalhau Largareiro. Both dishes were absolutely delicious as was the house red wine. As pretty much everywhere in Sao Miguel, we were treated to lightning fast service, friendly staff, and an immaculate dining area.

Had dinner hear was 92euros for 2 people food seafood rice was bland no flavour, had an apple…read moresoaked in port wine for desert was very good but my date had a chocolate cake that was so dry and old and when we complained they said you ordered it you pay for it she also ordered a cappachino that came out cold, don't recommend bad food and bad experience and way overpriced for the quality of food!!

Located in Ribeirinha, just a couple of miles away from Ribeira Grande, this little restaurant is…read moreprobably one of the best restaurants (if not THE best) on the island of Sao Miguel. Offering traditional food, yet with innovative and sophisticated elements, you can get truly excellent food made of high-quality produce for not much money in a pleasant atmosphere. The presentation of the meals is very nice, the service impeccable - but a bit slow, as everywhere on the island where food is prepared freshly and not simply defrosted. The wine menu is overwhelming, and there is a great flexibility when it comes to ordering wine: often the waiters are willing to open a bottle and charge you only for what you drank from it. (make sure you ask before). We can definitely recommend this restaurant. Coming from Ponta Delgada, make sure you visit the Caldeira Velha thermal pool on your way.

This is a great little restaurant overlooking the water in Ribeira Grande…read more Service was a little slow but the food was phenomenal. We started off with the grilled limpets (picture below), which I had never had before. They were delicious--slightly similar to a mussel with a firmer texture but still pretty unique in their own right. For entrees I had the octopus (picture below) and my girlfriend had the swordfish. The swordfish was great, but the octopus was out of this world. It was a grilled octopus, but was very different from other meals I've had before in the fact that it was a very rich dish. The portion was very large, so it was great to share. I highly recommend going to this restaurant.

When staying in this area there are limited choices of restaurants.  This one came recommended from…read moreour food tour and the hotel. The menu was an offering of solid local fare and the views, especially sunset, were great.  Sometimes a bad waiter can be a buzz kill and cause me to rate the food or total experience worse than i should. We ordered the cheese appetizer, thinking we were getting the soft cheese and not understanding there was a choice between soft and firm cheese.  The waiter didn't not ask us which one we wanted and brought the one we did not want but ate anyway - its cheese! We asked for the tuna to be medium rare and it came out well.  We had no chance to tell him because we could not flag him down.  The sides were standard but but overcooked.  The steak au pouvre was well cooked and tasty.   The manager seemed intent on running a tight ship and I let him know about the bad service and he took it seriously.  For that reason alone, I would suggest giving it another shot if you are in town

BOTTOM LINE: Really, really good fish stew!…read more A family-owned resto just down the street from the Goreanna Tea Factory, I'd highly recommend stopping by for a bite. There's parking spaces out front, and they accept Visa. As with many local restos, the pricing is reasonable and the portions are generous. What they're probably most known for is their fish stew, which they make with fresh fish. Because of that, expect to wait 20-30 minutes for it to arrive even when they're not busy. I'm assuming the stock has been stewing for a while because it's quite flavourful, but since the fish is freshly cooked, it retains the texture without the mushiness. Judging by what other customers ordered, their other offerings looked and smelled great, but I only had the fish stew to try! If you get a chance, definitely worth stopping by for a meal.

We recently dined at Cantinho do Cais and had an exceptional experience. Absolutely phenomenal…read morefish stew. We came back for second time just for stew. I highly recommend trying their signature fish stew.

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.

Hamburgers, fries, salads, pizzas (whole or by the slice). Food is only ok. Reasonable prices…read more Beer on draft, wine and other beverages. Kitchen is open outside the usual hours of many surrounding restaurants. Inside and outside seating available.