All the other resturants in town are for tour busses specifically. This place might is for locals…read moreand hikers, it has a better vibe than the other places in town. This is lake side, they have a simple menu, the food is just passable but the beer is correct. They also have a wide range of coffee and tea, juice and soda. They have a great view, outdoor seating and free wifi. When you are eating In a volcano you shouldn't be all that picky.

Worst experience we ever had. Took over 45 minutes for drinks, then an additional 30 minutes to get…read moreour meals. The burger i ordered was stone cold. I sent back, came back cold again. We finally left. Avoid this place at any cost!

BOTTOM LINE: As local as it gets and an extremely well-priced buffet (10€)!…read more There's less resto selection on the west side of Sao Miguel compared to the central and east sides, so Raiao is certainly a place you'd want to check out. There's a sign on the main road to point out where you turn in. There's street parking. They accept Visa. It's a family-style buffet for only 10€ and there's plenty of food to choose from. You'll be directed to the basement, where most of the seating is, though it's definitely a bit warm down there. Staff will serve you from a selection of soup, salad, chicken, beef, goat, blood pudding, fish, potatoes, and taro. Most of the dishes are slowed cooked, tender, juicy, and on the bone, which only adds to the flavour. Definitely worth checking out.

The best meal I had during my recent 6 day visit and second time visiting Sao Miguel. My family and…read moreI did a quick google search for nearby food options and stumbled on this hidden gem. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. Buffet style Portuguese food that tasted just like my avo's cooking that I grew up with. Incredibly clean and high quality cooked foods. I can't recommend this place enough and for the price it's a no brainer. I will be back next time I'm on the island.

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.

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!

The service here is spectacular. We came here three times, and every single time, we felt that we…read morewere very well taken care of. The ambiance can get loud however but it's nothing crazy. The food though is amazing. The steaks are so well prepped and the quantities are massive. The tenderloin pieces are a little salty but the long chuck easily serves 2. Definitely also try the house cheese!

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.

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!

This is a really great relaxed restaurant. The waitress and cook are very friendly and willing to…read moreexplain items that may be foreign when one is a tourist. Great service! Definitely get the limpets if you enjoy oysters. They're fresh! The baked cod will no doubt satisfy your hunger. As a vegetarian and non-fish eater, you may be disappointed. Salads are on the menu, but I'm not one to buy a salad. I opted for the cheese sandwich thinking that it would be layers of delicious local cheese. It was scraps of cheese on bread. Plain and simple. Save your money and make it at home. There's a good variety of beer and alcohol. There are also delicious fresh baked goods. I'm not sure they're made here.

Excellent food and staff,a golden gem in the island of green. The octopus is to die for and the…read moresquid is excellent

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?

My favorite meal on the entire island of Sao Miguel -- an elevated and unique yet highly affordable…read morefarm-to-fork dining experience! If there's only one meal that you must have while on the island, this is certainly the one... so if you're reading this, trust me and make a reservation now! When we arrived, we were handed a map and given the option to walk around and explore the farm either before or after our meal. If you're coming for a later dinner, I'd recommend walking around first so you can explore the farm grounds while the sun is still out. Such a fun way to get acquainted with the rustic charm of our surroundings to kick off the night! According to the owner, they are constantly changing up the menu so no matter how many times you visit, each time will be an entirely unique dining experience... so I won't go into too many details but our selection of the day included: pea soup, salad, fish, roasted duck, and finished off with a decadent chocolate pastry/sorbet combo. Each course was beautifully presented and tasted like a hearty homemade dish prepared with ingredients of the utmost freshness and quality. This was such a fun way to get a taste of local cuisine right from the source, and you can tell that this restaurant is a labor of love -- the owners and servers clearly take pride in the quality of ingredients in the way they walk you through each course in detail. Idk where else in the world you'd be able to find such a deliciously hearty and wholesome 6-course meal with farm-fresh, quality ingredients for 60 euros... if you do, please LMK but in the meantime do yourself the biggest favor and make this a priority while you're visiting Sao Miguel!

The menu was a surprise farm to table meal with 6 courses. All the food was the freshest used by…read morethe family. The dishes were artfully put together with many tasty ingredients. Each course tasted amazing. We did the wine pairing and all the types of wines served added to the flavors of the dish. Great presentation by the chef. We are outside during a rain storm and the weather further added to the ambiance of the meal. Servers were right on top of everything but they didn't push you to eat quickly and there was no rush. It actually was delightful to take our time and have a great family conversation. Both grandkids, 12 and 10 enjoyed each course. They were very willing to try the variety of the dishes served. The servers knew what was in each dish including the seasonings. Fabulous experience by the whole family. Highly recommend this family run restaurant.