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4.0 (2 reviews)

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Restaurante da Associação Agrícola de São Miguel - Veal Medallions in cognac cream sauce with pineapple

Restaurante da Associação Agrícola de São Miguel

4.1(63 reviews)
11.7 km
€€

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!

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Restaurante da Associação Agrícola de São Miguel - French fries and vegetables

French fries and vegetables

Restaurante da Associação Agrícola de São Miguel - Freshly cut pineapple

Freshly cut pineapple

Restaurante da Associação Agrícola de São Miguel - White sangria

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White sangria

Cais da Sardinha - Cheese Board

Cais da Sardinha

2.8(8 reviews)
0.5 km

I'd like to give zero stars but that is not possible on Yelp. This is not a review about their food…read morejust service. We got to the restaurant at 18:15 to be pointed to the sign "opening at 18:30' and left standing outside. Okay, five. So we went to the adjacent bar to have a drink and returned to the restaurant at 18:50. There were people already seated and a few entry tables. We asked for a table for two and after waiting five minutes were told they don't have any tables until 19:30/20:00,l and they also don't take reservations. I inquired why then there were open tables when they don't have one for us? The answer was 'oh, they are old reservations'. What the hell?! You just said you don't take reservations but the tables are reserved? We are utterly confused, disappointed and very pissed off at this treatment and will surely not return to such an unwelcoming establishment. Better luck to other patrons. We found a different restaurant in town that we loved.

I came to try their muscles and I was sad to be informed that they were out, but the restaurant was…read morestill really good. Everything was fresh and flavorful, and the restaurant itself was very clean. Service was super helpful, welcoming too. They had both indoor and outdoor seating, but unfortunately the weather wasn't good enough to be outside. It was also inexpensive, so that was a bonus for a good meal.

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Cais da Sardinha - Front Counter / Seating

Front Counter / Seating

Cais da Sardinha - Garlic Bread

Garlic Bread

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