The food was good. Interesting background of restaurant owner. The waitress was very helpful with…read moreour lack of Portuguese language knowledge.

Fantastic nautical themed restaurant. Genuine has circumnavigated the globe twice by sailing solo…read more The decor tells the story of his 19 and 21 month adventures. The food is typical Portuguese seafood done very well. The service is prompt (not typical for the area). Fishbeard and octopus are favorites. Save room for dessert!! The blackberry gelato with black berry liquor is a great finish.

They have fresh fish, shrimp that are as big as prawns and taste like them. Skip the grilled bread…read more Altrasca, a local beef and potatoes dish was excellent. Steak was good. You can eat inside or out, nice atmosphere. A female server was excellent, taking care of seating and people, waiting tables. We ate here two days in a row after not finding other options. Some places closed for vacation 9/8-9/15.

Ordered ribeye. Very tough and not good at all. It was dry and chewy. They did take off bill but…read morewon't ever be back

Another visit to Faial left us craving past joys of eating at this Gastro pub! We happily showed up…read moreafter calling for two days without reaching someone! We had finally received Facebook response to say they were still open. Though the server was new to us and very timid and lagging in some professional aspects- the food was an explosion of flavor. Pros: Food. Location. Seating. Wines. Areas to improve: Speed of service. Response to phone calls. Options for food (we ate the same for two years)

Wow, this was an amazing find in Horta! The ambience was pleasant with nice jazz in the background…read more At first we were disappointed that the two items on the menu we wanted were no longer available. However, we were super happy with what we chose. Every dish we tasted was amazing! The fish soup & seafood salad were so good & the coconut fish was unique but fabulous! Who would think walnuts & pinapple would go so well together? The prices were also very reasonable for the quality of food. We are only in Horta for 4 nights but plan to return at least one more time.

You can eat inside or across the street on the dockside patio. Food was good. Nice atmosphere…read moreoutside. Bar atmosphere inside. Get there early. Scrimshaw museum is upstairs. Service was fine. Similar service at other restaurants. You have to be patient, but once they take your order food comes out fast.

Great pub ambiance, the staff was attentive, some reviews, talk about patience, that is true. The…read morepennant decor is old school and cool to just ponder. Plenty of time to socialize and enjoy your drinks.

We just spent eight glorious nights exploring the Azores, including the tranquil and lush Pico…read moreIsland. We ate at many restaurants including some iconic and widely recommended gems. None of them compared to Garrafeira da Vila. The four courses we had were perfect down to the finest detail. We dipped the last of our yummy bread basket to sop up the broth which held the fresh caught shrimp. The beef was like butter and the salad was the freshest I had on three islands. How does Julio do it? He is also a charming and engaged host. We will be back!!

If you are visiting Pico, add this restaurant to your itinerary! Decorated with a mix of modern…read morestyle and the perfect touch of the island's history, the atmosphere is perfect to enjoy a wide variety of wines and tapas. The Gambás, the Linguiça á Moda do Pico and the Lombo de novilho á Regional were all delicious. For wine lovers, the vast selection of wines offers red, white and rosé options. We had the Adega de Palmela Premium Moscatel Galego Roxo, crisp, refreshing, and just the precise amount of sweetness. Bom Apetite!

Excellent pizza. easy parking, good decor of California landmarks and great prices!…read more Pizza crust not too thick nor thin, evenly cooked crust & bottom, as not chewy the way it should be.

Excellent pizza! Fast & friendly service…read more Fresh hot pizza - nice selection of pizza, beer and wine.

We had the pleasure of meeting Lila and her dog Teko. The food and service was incredible!! We will…read morebe stopping by again when we return to Pico.

Wonderful place! Friendly and great food. I love this place and I am a regular. The chef came to…read moreour table to make sure we were happy a couple of times. Great fun place.

Another hit on Pico! The service was amazing! We were the only ones at the restaurant, as it was…read morepouring rain outside. We had tea, soup, the bread basket, and four entrees. The entrees were okay, but everything else was amazing!

Bright and airy cafe with super comfy chairs. Relaxing…read moreenvironment for tea and cakes. Short 10 min walk from Madalena city center.

Loved the food, organic and local. Menu changes depending on what's available on the island…read more Service was great, the owner takes care of you. Beautiful spot to sit and eat.

One of the most special dining experiences. Hans shared his personal gift of fine artistry vegan…read morecuisine with us. Hans moved to this magical island 15 years ago to find a peaceful life. Now the food he creates is completely grown by himself and his neighbors, whatever they have in the garden that week. It is all organic and vegan. And every bite was so delicious. The atmosphere and nature were so calming. Hans shared a bit of himself and his home with us today and I'm so grateful.