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.

I wanted to share my experience at O Pescador in Rabo de Peixe, São Miguel, Azores, so other…read morevisitors can make informed decisions. From the moment we arrived, we received a great deal of attention and exceptional service. The owner recommended the fish dishes, and based on that recommendation, we each ordered one. When the bill arrived, we were shocked to see that we had been charged €40 per fish dish. The owner, who had been very attentive throughout the meal, disappeared when it was time to pay, leaving us with no opportunity to ask questions about the charges. My family has deep roots in São Miguel, and because we spent an entire month on the island, we had the opportunity to dine at many restaurants, including several that were much more upscale than O Pescador. After sharing our experience with local residents and staff at other restaurants, every person we spoke with told us that comparable fish dishes would typically cost no more than about €18 each. They all expressed surprise at what we had been charged. What made the experience even more disappointing is that the owners are from the United States. As fellow Americans, I couldn't help but wonder whether they assumed we wouldn't question the €40 price because those prices are more common in some U.S. restaurants. I have no way of knowing if that was the case, but it certainly crossed my mind after learning what the typical local prices are. I understand that restaurant prices can vary, but the difference between what we paid and what we were consistently told was the normal price was significant. It left us feeling taken advantage of and put a damper on an otherwise wonderful month in São Miguel. My advice to anyone dining there is to ask the price of any fish or daily specials before ordering if the price isn't clearly listed on the menu, even if the dish is recommended by the owner. I hope sharing my experience helps other visitors avoid the same disappointment.

Top notch! My wife and I arrived 5 minutes after they opened for dinner without a reservation and…read moreit's a good thing we did as we were seated. The two parties that walked in right after us were not so lucky and were turned away. You can order off menu as well as from the catch of the day, which are all on display and were more than likely swimming that morning. The hostess, and I imagine also the owner, explained what each fresh catch was and how many of each were available. We chose barracuda from the fresh catch and it was perfection. From the menu we chose limpets (which is a local shellfish cooked in garlic and butter) and the fried mackerel, which was mind-blowingly amazing! A complementary shot of a local liqueur is provided post-meal and was a perfect end to a perfect dinner.

Highly recommend you make a reservation as many people got turned away at the door. Call them up or…read morehave the hotel call. The family is very proud of their restaurant and very welcoming and kind. Lots of fresh fish! Will remember this meal forever

Fresh fish! You buy your selection of fish per the pound. We got tuna and trigger fish. The salad…read morebar was a bit sketch. The dessert of pineapple and a shot was scrumptious. Must visit if you're in the area.

Beautiful location, food was delicious and fresh. Our waiter was very nice and helpful with his…read moresuggestions. The reason I deducted a point was because service was very slow, we sat for 15 minutes before we were greeted by our waiter and it took awhile for our food to come out. The mussels were very fresh, served in a flavorful broth. We also had the fish of the day which was Veja, a simple dish but so flavorful! We had a coconut cake for dessert which was also great, not too sweet!

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

We chose Alabote after a few other restaurants in the Ribeira Grande area were closed due to the…read moreseason and stormy March weather. The location is beautiful, and the patio looks like it would be wonderful on a nice day. The meal had some highlights: the garlic shrimp was delicious, the local Azorean red wine was excellent, and the wreckfish was tasty, though a bit bony. The potatoes were also very good. The limpets and desserts were just okay for us. Service was friendly and polite, but a bit confusing. We had multiple servers throughout the meal, and the timing felt off at times. Overall, it was a decent experience in a stunning spot. I'd return for a drink, some shrimp, and the view on a sunny day.

We are form Oregon and come to the Azores regularly for vacation. We have eaten in many different…read moreplaces and find this one to be some of the best food, superior service and reasonable ambience since it is located in an off the "beaten path". It is well known among the locals that this is the best place to eat in town, if not the area. You can find a better view, but not a better meal, or service. I highly recommend the wreck fish and the stake with mushrooms. Chow. William Maddalena

Great place to go with friends and family sports louge and outdoor terrece for lunch and dinner 15…read more€ average with drinks!

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.

I am not a native so I can't speak on how good these traditional dishes are. But for a tourist it…read morewas a great place to. The ambience was great it felt like a pub

One of the best meals we had while visiting the Azores! So good that we tried going twice during…read moreour visit, but unfortunately the second time, the wait was too long. The octopus was one of the best we ever had and the tuna steak was delicious as well.

We exploring the Ribeira area on a beautiful sunny day and came upon Spot located right on the…read moreoceanfront. Had a lovely lunch here. Tried Tuna Pate for the first time which was yummy. Vegetable soup and salad. My husband ordered the kabab at the waitress's suggestion and it was served hanging from a rack with swordfish and shrimp. Service was good. Give it a go.

The worst place in the Azores. We sat for twenty minutes before anyone spoke to us. We ordered two…read moreburgers and a beer, then sat for another 30 minutes with no service. I asked "where is my beer I ordered?" and received a shrug while we watched them serve other people. It was offensive and rude, we walked out.

This was highly recommended by a friend, and we're so glad we dined here. It was the superstar of…read moreour week in the Azores. We started with the BEST GRILLED MUSSELS IN THE UNIVERSE. Ber certain to order this; it'll change your life. We shared the mixed seafood dish," a huge platter with more than enough for two people. The fish was fresh, tasty, and perfectly cooked; the marinade was light and tasty. We stay away from places that mess up perfectly innocent fish with sauces and weird seasoning - we want our fish to taste fresh and unadulterated. They had a good choice of wine and beer and low prices, and the service was A+.

I ordered the fish of the day 19 euros for a whole grouper it comes with a salad, sauté veggies,…read moreboiled potatoes and fruit It was huge Took half home Hubby had the Cow Chop which is a t-bone It also had same sides and was big Everything tasted great They charge 2 euro for to go box Had to ask several times for check