Everything was great. We stopped by for a late lunch and they had their buffet going. The food was…read moreregional with everything delicious.

Five stars, incredible value. Real neighborhood joint. We've been twice on this trip, once for…read moredinner and once for lunch. For dinner, we had the steak (perfect medium rare), swordfish (the cut is always a bit thin in the Azores, but it was tasty, and came with a salad that was better than most), and the half-chicken, which was really the star of the show. Just delicious and tender, cooked rotisserie style. We also split a demi-bottle of tinto which was excellent and a steal at €5: fruity with good body and no acidity. The whole meal for three was around €44. While fries are unfortunately ubiquitous in the Azores, these were probably the best we've had. Oh, we also had outstanding garlic bread. That being said, you need to come here for lunch, a huge all-you-can-eat buffet with soup, salad, seafood and pork amongst other things. They have a fried fish with a garlic sauce that is a must--batter is crisp and light. Buffet is €8 and includes a drink!! Nice atmosphere dominated by locals and few tourists. Check it out!

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

We went for lunch. Magnificent view over the water. Lots of windows. The service was good…read more I had the stuffed chicken breast (cheese and ham). It was topped with a tartar sauce that I didn't care for, but easy enough to scrape off. It came with fries, which had good flavor, but were a little limp and not so warm. My husbands meal came with chips which were much better.

We were looking for a quick bite to eat. The place had a…read moregood ambiance. We were tree people all our food came cold. Including the French fries. The chips were loaded with oil and the Cod came under cooked. We will never be back.

This was a great find in close to the square where most tourists are. Although it's off to the…read morestreet so not that many people dined here. One thing to note is that their operating hours are not M-F. I've added a picture of their time so just make sure you if you want to eat here, that it's within their hours of operation. Their sangria was very good and not too strong. I ordered the grilled squid with garlic sauce. I posted a picture of it. They gave me alot of squid and even took out the cartilage to make it easier to consume. The taste was good and not too fishy. The food was great and not that expensive either. So glad we decided to come here.

Unfortunately for O Corisco, we had learned that in order to avoid getting gluttonously full, best…read moreto get several small plates to share rather than entrées. Thus I cannot attest to their full plates. But I can with their smaller ones, and each one is a winner. Every meal in the Azores will be preceded with bread and cheese. O Corisco's was the best we had. Most places do the typical mushy and bland queso fresco that gets old quickly. Here they provided us a plate of hard cheeses and tons of bread, which were so good we didn't leave a crumb on the plate. Their Caldo Verde soup with diced linguica is pretty darn good, as is their small place of fried linguica and mushrooms. The highlight here though is their little lounge area near the big-screen television. It's not just a restaurant, but also a place to chill. Beer is cheap too. What is not to like?

I really enjoyed my experience at this restaurant. We were a bit jetlagged, so this was our first…read moredestination and meal, and we were very pleasantly surprised. We ordered skirt steak, a glass of wine, and fries per person. It was absolutely delicious. They mentioned the steak with the local cheese would be strong, but it was just delicious, haha. Lastly, I had a wonderful conversation with the bartender, and he gave us complimentary glasses of the local liqueur. It was wonderful!

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!

Food was great! Steak was great for the price. MUST HAVE THE…read moreMARGARITA! Seriously so good! When I come back I will definitely be coming back This never posted from 2019

3.7/5. Lots of open tables when we came around 7pm but it did fill up as the night went on. I agree…read morewith the other reviewer with this place being more hip and trendy. They loved the Bob Marley songs and the service was just as friendly. 1. Cheese fondue dip - 3.8/5. My favorite dish with lots of cheese and bread which came in a bread bowl. Cheese was a good mix of bitter and tiny bit of salt. 2. Steak salad - 3/5. Overall nothing to write home about. It was good but not memorable. Overall, if you're visiting Ponta Delgada, this place is a good restaurant to spend a night at even if it's just one night.

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.

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

Food: I got the fried octopus and it was delicious. I savored every bite super softly and…read moredelicious. I also loved the potatoes and sausage it came with very fresh and tasty. This octopus was one of the best I've had in Portugal very soft, and fresh. My dish was deliciously garnished and had savory broccoli which I loved as well. The dish overall was very impressive and I loved every bit of it. We also got the iconic dish here which takes 8 hours to cook it was the condo das furnas and I absolutely loved it. The meat was so soft and melty and the potatoes and cabbage were delicious highly recommend and if you want to feel a little bit of the culture here, absolutely golden. As for my family members one had an issue with the steak they asked for it to be cooked medium but it came back basically raw. Than we asked for them to cook it back again medium but they brought it back still looked raw maybe rare the second time back. Maybe it's different in America I don't know but probably not just be aware for the steak. Everything else was pretty good no complaints. I also had the strawberry gelato for dessert and it was very tasty I recommend. Overall a great place Service: Amazing kind, quick service they even recommended we only have 1 condo das furnas instead of our original pre order of 2. We silly Americans are big but aren't that big and 1 was plenty before our meals for 6 of us. Ambience: Really cozy cool place, I love the atmosphere, a lot of birthday wishes we clapped for, a good time.

For some reason extremely popular, but personally I don't get the hype. The things were a little…read morebland and the meat was very dry. Could not finish all the food--serving is huge

The service was extremely quick as for our server Roni who treated us like we were family. The food…read morewas just the most delicious, no seasoning needed at all. The ambiance was delightful as it wasn't too bright yet not to dark and it just felt right. Out of everything our server Roni was just the best. 8/5 would go again!