This restaurant had the best breaded chicken I have had on this island. They serve traditional…read morePortuguese and Mediterranean dishes. For dessert I had two scoops of chocolate ice cream and a double espresso. The service was slow as it took over an hour for my family and I to get our food after placing our order. We ended up spending over 3 hours here for dinner.

I think this will go down as my most memorable meal during this Portugal trip. Loved everything…read morethat I ate, in a lovely bustling dining room full of life and Portuguese food. Started off with some calamari and Sao Jorge cheese with bread. The calamari wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was tender and fresh and very light. The Sao Jorge cheese may be the best I have had. By the time it gets to the United States it's certainly a HARD cheese, but this was soft and almost spreadable on the bread. Delicious. The menu here is massive. They had about 6 different Portuguese steak options, but I went for the classic with egg and peppers. I do with there were more red peppers on my steak, but I appreciate the hefty amounts of garlic and sauce. The steak itself was cooked perfectly to medium rare and tender. I'm not a big steak girlie but I ate the whole thing in no time. The bottle of wine certainly helped it go down easily. Finished the meal with a chocolate crepe, which I can still taste as I type this. Loved this place and will come back every time I am in Ponta Delgada.

Actually, the food here overall was very good. Why then an okay rating? Well the day decided to eat…read morehere service was extremely slow. Dinner from beginning to end took about two and a half hours?!? I arrived about 8:30pm and left at about 10pm. All of the food was good at this very popular spot in town. But the one standout was the breaded and deep-fried octopus.

I found this place after trying unsuccessfully to go to another place around the corner. The…read morestaff, the presentation and everything was good, but the food was just okay. I ordered the sirloin steak with regional sauce and it came with just fries so I ordered a side of sautéed veggies so my body would get some vitamins. The steak had really no flavor in it. Also the fries were limp and not crispy at all and lacked flavor. My side of sautéed veggies was basically boiled veggies with absolutely no flavor. It seems like no restaurants in Portugal serve veggies any other way than boiled which is really strange.

This restaurant is full of hype. It's a nice small intimate restaurant with an open kitchen. A sign…read moreshows out of the window for three years in a row (2022, 20223, and 2024) it has been noted for a recommended restaurant. And it was not surprising because at 6.32 pm the restaurant was filling up fast. I had the Chicken, Piri Piri, Basmati Rice, Cardamom and the dish was simple yet delicious. But I can't say it was extraordinary being a highly recommended restaurant for three years in a row. My husband had the Forkbeard Fish, Saffron Tempura, Salad, Cashew and definitely sounded "a must try dish" however the tempura crust wasn't flaky or crispy. The dish didn't catch on. Service was friendly and accommodating.

I have been here several times and make it a point to go back every time when on the island. The…read morespace is modern and minimal while the overall ambiance (music, lighting, etc.) further set the tone of a consistently elevated dining experience be it Ponta Delgada or anywhere else. I'll be back soon.

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 and drinks were fabulous! Get the regional steak, garlic bread and house wine. The flan…read moredessert was really good. Best meal in San Miguel!

Great price for some sirloin steak in a great garlic sauce. Be warned, the cook on the steak varies…read moregreatly, so you might need to send it back to cook some more. Overall it was a bit salty for me, but a solid and filling meal.

This was not 100% our bag, but the service was excellent. One of the friendliest places we tried…read more Definitely a very fun place and perfect for couples and families. Limited menu, but you'll find it's enough and will satisfy. Good wines, beer and soft drinks available. We didn't have dessert, but it's available, too. Reservations are super recommended. Only 7 spots available but be patient and wait if you can.

My husband had such a pleasant dinner here with our son last night. Our waiter was very nice (which…read morewasn't always the case during our trip) and the food was tasty. Everything came out quickly and accurately, which is super helpful when you've got a squirrelly almost 2 year old in tow. It was fun to grill our meats at the table and the sauce the waiter recommended we put on after we finished cooking was really nice. The fries were especially good- they came to out hot and crispy with just the right amount of salt. We finished our meal with a slice of caramel cake and a glass of the pineapple liquor- delicious!

Our last last meal on the island before our flight and I saved this restaurant for last…read more Got there just as they opened and the restaurant is a small establishment just like the majority of the restaurants in the area. Service was good, ordered the usual local fresh cheese,chef's garlic shrimps, and the grilled limpets. All the appetizers was pretty good, but not the best we've had so far on the island. For the entrees we ordered the traditional tripe, seafood rice and the grilled tuna. The tuna was tender and melted in your mouth, the tripe and seafood rice were bextremely salty. It was just too difficult to eat. Our fingers was swelling up just after a few bites and couldn't get enough water. But the is not a uncommon issue. Any of the "stewed" traditional dishes are super salty in most of the restaurants. I felt like I was a big piece of salted cod after how much salt was ingested from the entrees.

Hello, visiting from NYC, so trying different things along the way. We were quite surprised and…read moredefinitely recommend anyone who visits San Miguel to try this place. Atmosphere: nice mom and pop atmosphere Waiter: great guy, very helpful and nice, good English Owner (bartender): very nice fella Ordered: Appetizers: Limpet A +++ Fish soup A Cabbage soup B (only because we didn't know it comes with pork) Main dish: Tuna Pauline A (only because really wanted grilled one, but it's is available in the summer only) Risotto B (only because we were blown away by next item, and person who preferred risotto got upset) Trigger Fish A+++ Desserts: Charlotte cake A+++ Bean cake A+++ Drinks: Red sangria A+++ White sangria A (only because red sangria was amazing) Overall this is definitely place to go while you are visiting Azores.

Decent pizza but quite big. I got the carbonara pizza and it was pretty good. Easy to get a seatread more

We visited A terra & PDL from Austin, Texas along with our friends from Chicago- both food cities…read more We had an unbelievable meal, we let the server help us decide and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We had the beef tartare, salad, table bread, fish trio with rice, steak and a few sides. Everything was outstanding. Service was great. Cost was very great for the amount and quality of the food.