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.

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.

No-frills café with some of the best outdoor seating in Horta and easily the best Pastel de Nata…read moreyou can get on the island. No-brainer if you're staying in the neighborhood.

If you like to have a great view while enjoying your Espresso ("un café"), go for this lovely…read morepoint! You are near to Hortas inhabitants, the prices are refreshengly low and botb coffee and desserts - try "Donna Amelia" - are great!

Loved the food, organic and local. Menu changes depending on what's available on the island…read more Service was great, the owner takes care of you. Beautiful spot to sit and eat.

One of the most special dining experiences. Hans shared his personal gift of fine artistry vegan…read morecuisine with us. Hans moved to this magical island 15 years ago to find a peaceful life. Now the food he creates is completely grown by himself and his neighbors, whatever they have in the garden that week. It is all organic and vegan. And every bite was so delicious. The atmosphere and nature were so calming. Hans shared a bit of himself and his home with us today and I'm so grateful.

You can eat inside or across the street on the dockside patio. Food was good. Nice atmosphere…read moreoutside. Bar atmosphere inside. Get there early. Scrimshaw museum is upstairs. Service was fine. Similar service at other restaurants. You have to be patient, but once they take your order food comes out fast.

Great pub ambiance, the staff was attentive, some reviews, talk about patience, that is true. The…read morepennant decor is old school and cool to just ponder. Plenty of time to socialize and enjoy your drinks.

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

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!

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!

One of my favorite places to eat in Pico. Love the traditional meals prepared here. We'll be there…read morein a few weeks, can't wait to have lunch or dinner there

This place has a great family atmosphere and the food was wonderful. We will definitely return…read more Love Sao Jorge.

Was in Velas on vacation. My cousin (who lives nearby)…read morerecommended O Branquinho to me. My wife & I ate here twice while staying in Velas. First visit I had the octopus. It was really good. They poured some of the sauce from the octopus over the potatoes and they were really good. My wife even asked me to put some of the sauce on her potatoes. My wife had the barracuda. She said it was very good. My cousin had recommended the morcela here so I had to come back & try it. I ordered the Prato regional. It came with morcela, linguica, & torresmos (Portuguese style pork). It was muito bom! Best morcela I've had. My wife ordered the cod (bacalhau). It came with salad & marinated garbonzo beans. She said it was very tasty. Service is a little slow but I would recommend O Branquinho if you want a really good meal at a reasonable price.