Take my words literally for the following review: Of all the restaurants in Porta Delgarda this is…read moreassumedly the one to avoid. A large piece of tuna devoid of taste, and way too undercooked. Like a en entire head of boiled cauliflower as an accompaniment? Honest to God. It was billed tuna salad but served as a slab with zero greens. And the tough beef "sirloin". C'mon..not even swimming in its own juices. Hard inedible garlic on top. The french fries were cold and cooked long before I arrived Wow what a lousy place it eat. My stomach rumbles on..

Extremely disappointed. The mystery pieces of meat on the table were not good. . The steak was…read morefilet but not a good piece, covered with almost raw cloves of garlic and a slice of red pepper. No vegetables except for French fries which could have been cooked longer. We arrived first but 5 other couples were served before us. No ambience. Dessert was a pretty miserable piece of cheesecake with some strawberry jam on top. Chunks of bread on table not as good as usual bread in other places . No butter on table. Server needed to go to charm school. No ambience. Price very high.

This place looks super cool, but I would recommend trying another place in the general area. I'm…read morenot sure if it was because the holiday (New Years) had just passed, but the meal started with a list of what was NOT available which was more than a quarter of the menu -- which also included no white wine by the glass and no beer. The white sangria pitcher was almost too bitter to drink. The croquettes were a tasty starter -- but the cheese wrapped in filo dough was a non-starter. The beet risotto was pleasant but not necessarily memorable. The Hot Cold dessert was a big disappointment. It has beautiful presentation, but we could not finish even the small dessert. Our service was less than ideal. The restaurant was not full, yet you could see their intense stress levels. With the high quality of dinners we'd had for similar and even lower price in the area, we really expected a lot more.

This was my favorite meal on our week-long trip to Sao Miguel. The food was impeccable. My husband…read morehad the seared tuna, and it was cooked perfectly rare. A quick dip in soy sauce, and it was exploding with flavor. It's the best seared tuna we've ever had. I got the octopus legs, which was the BEST octopus I've ever had. And this is coming from someone who immediately orders octopus as soon as she sees it on the menu. I had octopus four times in a week in the Azores, and this was the best. I don't know what they do to the octopus to make it so tender, but it melts in your mouth like butter, and the ends of the tentacles are crispy perfection. Even the side dishes are good here! My octopus came with perfectly cooked and savory potatoes and Brussels sprouts, as well as a small fresh salad. My husband's tuna came with a broccoli steak and the same perfect potatoes. I know I use perfect a lot in this review, but that's all I could say about this food. It was executed that well. My only complaint would be that there is a slight smell of something like bleach throughout the restaurant. You get used to it, but it was off-putting at first. Note that you will definitely need to make a reservation in order to get a table. If I recall, I was able to make one through Facebook a week in advance pretty easily. You can't miss a dinner here while I'm Ponta Delgada.

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!

When staying in this area there are limited choices of restaurants.  This one came recommended from…read moreour food tour and the hotel. The menu was an offering of solid local fare and the views, especially sunset, were great.  Sometimes a bad waiter can be a buzz kill and cause me to rate the food or total experience worse than i should. We ordered the cheese appetizer, thinking we were getting the soft cheese and not understanding there was a choice between soft and firm cheese.  The waiter didn't not ask us which one we wanted and brought the one we did not want but ate anyway - its cheese! We asked for the tuna to be medium rare and it came out well.  We had no chance to tell him because we could not flag him down.  The sides were standard but but overcooked.  The steak au pouvre was well cooked and tasty.   The manager seemed intent on running a tight ship and I let him know about the bad service and he took it seriously.  For that reason alone, I would suggest giving it another shot if you are in town

We chose Alabote after a few other restaurants in the Ribeira Grande area were closed due to the…read moreseason and stormy March weather. The location is beautiful, and the patio looks like it would be wonderful on a nice day. The meal had some highlights: the garlic shrimp was delicious, the local Azorean red wine was excellent, and the wreckfish was tasty, though a bit bony. The potatoes were also very good. The limpets and desserts were just okay for us. Service was friendly and polite, but a bit confusing. We had multiple servers throughout the meal, and the timing felt off at times. Overall, it was a decent experience in a stunning spot. I'd return for a drink, some shrimp, and the view on a sunny day.

Food: I got the fried octopus and it was delicious. I savored every bite super softly and…read moredelicious. I also loved the potatoes and sausage it came with very fresh and tasty. This octopus was one of the best I've had in Portugal very soft, and fresh. My dish was deliciously garnished and had savory broccoli which I loved as well. The dish overall was very impressive and I loved every bit of it. We also got the iconic dish here which takes 8 hours to cook it was the condo das furnas and I absolutely loved it. The meat was so soft and melty and the potatoes and cabbage were delicious highly recommend and if you want to feel a little bit of the culture here, absolutely golden. As for my family members one had an issue with the steak they asked for it to be cooked medium but it came back basically raw. Than we asked for them to cook it back again medium but they brought it back still looked raw maybe rare the second time back. Maybe it's different in America I don't know but probably not just be aware for the steak. Everything else was pretty good no complaints. I also had the strawberry gelato for dessert and it was very tasty I recommend. Overall a great place Service: Amazing kind, quick service they even recommended we only have 1 condo das furnas instead of our original pre order of 2. We silly Americans are big but aren't that big and 1 was plenty before our meals for 6 of us. Ambience: Really cozy cool place, I love the atmosphere, a lot of birthday wishes we clapped for, a good time.

For some reason extremely popular, but personally I don't get the hype. The things were a little…read morebland and the meat was very dry. Could not finish all the food--serving is huge

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!

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.

Fabulous spot in the town of Furnas East by the bus stop. Seating outside for the bar and…read morerestaurant inside. Service and food are excellent. Prices are reasonable and it was a great spot to hang and have a beer and a bite.

This is the best restaurant in Furnas. The food was delicious, I had some amazing cheese, and the…read moretuna was perfectly cooked. The nicest tuna I had on the whole island. I really loved the setting, especially the outside area which had these really cool bar seats carved from tree trunks. But the best part was the service, everyone was so friendly and welcoming, especially Diogo. I will come back next time I return.