This restaurant ils dedicated to the famous navigator Genuino Madruga who went twice solo à round…read morethe world. Service is great and waiters are friendly, although we had to wait between courses Prices are very reasonable and food is authentic portuguese cuisine. If you're a fish fan, it's your place to be! The also serve meat. The Genuino fish and rice is a must, served in a large pot for one or two people. Beware it's quite huge a quantity, but so delicious we almost manage to empty it! Also be advised side dishes like bread are NOT inclusive so you have to pay extra but really affordable. Would definitely go back to this restaurant even though we're only staying in Horta for a week

Delicious seafood. The portions are huge, so even if it says it's for one person- it can definitely…read morefeed 2-3 people. I had the seafood stew (caldeirada) and it was wonderful. I had the portion for 1 person and it could have fed at least 2 more people. Nice, new restaurant, in front of Porto Pim beach. It was one of the best meals we had in Faial.

This is an AMAZING restaurant. First.. the owner and his daughter and ALL of their staff are…read morewonderful people and very fun and gracious. The food... you will not find more amazing flavorful dishes and variety of local delicacies. Next... the atmosphere is so fun it is a local's hangout. We met locals and foreigners alike and everyone enjoyed their time with each other and great conversations. It's hard to put into words the experience and it all starts with the owners and staff. My wife's father is from Pico and we are from America. I took her there to visit family and to see this wonderful island for the first time. Tasca o Patrica is a MUST on your check list in Pico.

Thank you. Tasca crew, for the perfect service and the delicious food! We were the first to be…read moreseated tonight, and treated like royalty the entire evening! We tasted the ocean tonight with fried octopus, fresh cracas, grilled lapas, grilled shrimp, and seared tuna, and the lava rocks with our local Syrah! Simply De-Lish!

Amazing ambiance, food and service!! Great authentic Portuguese cuisine and excellent food quality!…read moreAwesome hamburgers and fries. Ice cold bear and fancy mixed drinks. Today was a Hamburger and Grilled Limpets with garlic bread and cheese. Cheese is a must when in Azores and this is Pico Island.

This was our go-to restaurant for meals. It was on the pricier side with meals ranging from 80-120…read morefor 4 people. That being said, it didn't disappoint. The service was exceptional and the cafe itself is very cute. We didn't have reservations, but it was a slow time of the year. Definitely recommend their pork sandwich and lapas.

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

A real let down. Loved this place 2 years ago but ownership has changed…read more Service was overwhellmed and has a long way to go ( unfriendly, lackluster, not knowledgeable on menu items) and food was average at best. We were disappointed and looking at other diners, I think we were not alone

Great food, great view! Panoramic 180 degree view of the Pico coast and of Sao Jorge from the…read morelocation high above the coast. Perfect at sunset. Do note the restaurant is closed Thursdays (!). The adjoining villas "Lava Homes" are also incredible.

Perfect friendly spot with an ocean view and delicious local food in a quaint little village. We…read morehad the super flavorful shrimp (Camarao) and beefana sandwich along with espresso. Great service too! Will definitely keep coming back!

Wonderful spot on the water with gorgeous views of the ocean, Pico mountain and Sao Caetano's small…read moreand quaint port. The current owner's took over the space in January and certainly know how to make classic Azorean dishes, as well as light simple snacks and delicious drinks. The caipirinha we had yesterday was particularly good. Today, amazing grilled limpets with butter and garlic, fantastically fresh fish "carapau" lightly fried so well that we could eat the bones and all. Delicious!

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.

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.