My tour group (5 American tourists and a local guide) stopped in for a lunch at this place. When…read moresat down, we were served with a couple of different types of breads, olives (locally grown), cheese, and herbed butter - they were DELICIOUS!!! Then we were served with a wonderful kale & chorizo soup. Afterwards, we had an Alcatra, which is like a beef stew, served with potatoes, cooked cabbage salad dish, and rice. First time I've had this dish, but was very impressed! For this dish, our tour guide had to call in 3-4 hours beforehand. For dessert, I had a conde do praira, which is local flourless cake with espresso. Everything was so great! The place looks a bit high end, and the service was great! I highly recommend it!!

I had a similar experience as the previous poster. We came with a tour group. We were served olive…read moreappetizer plate and 2 different bread, with local butter. Then came a bowl of soup. We didnt ask what it was but it was good. The main dish is alcatra (beef stew) with boiled potato, sauteed cabbage and zucchini, and white rice. We tried the Dona Amelia with cream dessert. I think that is better than the original Dona Amelia cake we tried from O Forno bakery.

I don't know what I can say about Beira Mar... it is an absolute seafood lover's dream come true…read more Everything is caught that day from the lampas to the fish, ready to be prepared as you find suitable or let the chef and staff season it traditionally. The seafood soup/chowder/bisque bread bowl is a MUST, as it is foolishly cheap for what can be a whole meal for a person. Bread is baked fresh that day, in house. The fish can be done a few different ways, but best split and grilled (per our server's suggestion). There will be butter, there will be herbs, there will BE GARLIC!!! It's basically heaven from the wood or charcoal fired grills delivered straight to your table... after you have finished your soup/chowder and lampas of course (think mussels meet escargot). Reservations are almost a must here, as the locals love it as much as tourists do and even in the off-season we almost go turned away because we hadn't made a reservation. Buuuuuuuut, the staff and owner were sympathetic (we had just arrived and probably looked in rare form) so they sat us and we loved every bite of everything we got. Let the server guide you, once they know what you like they will put together an unforgettable meal for you. I wish we had been there when not raining and during the day so we could see the ocean and the open doors/windows of the patio and beyond. I dream of Beira still to this day... months later... as there are very few places like this in the states, which is just a damn shame tbh. If you are on the island this is 1 of 2 MUST visit places in my opinion. However, it is the ONE must when you figure in price-value proposition into ranking. Keep doing what you are doing, Beira Mar - you've set a ridiculously high bar for the Azores!

Had an excellent seafood dinner here. Our server brought us over to the fish case and explained…read morewhat all the fresh catches of the day were. We opted for the grouper and another local fish which is escaping me at the moment...but both were phenomenal, cooked to perfection, and well seasoned. Well worth the short drive from downtown Angra.

Wife and I stopped in for a quick lunch. We split the breaded hake filets and they were absolutely…read moredelicious. The fresh "tartar" sauce had loads of flavor and it was served with a side tomato/salsa salad as well. Great cozy atmosphere with wine bottles lining the walls.

All the beef dishes here are very good and so is the Dona Amelia tarte. The place has a rustic feel…read moreand was quiet whenever we were here. A cute location in downtown Angra, an overall fun, authentic feeling stop.

We had the steak on the stone while visiting in 2023. We plan to make it back later this month…read morewhen visiting. It's in our top three restaurants on the island.

Frank's service was outstanding, the steak was to remember forever, the cognac service was like I…read morenever had before outstanding. Great place to go for a dinner experience.

the service was terrible the fries were soggy and they had no salt on the fries or the table and…read morethe water was hot and it's tap water the plates were small and the pizza was ok and messy and big we waited for a hour and a half

This restaurant is in the Velas town center and serves decent food. I tried both their beans &…read morevegetable soup (€3) and their sea soup (€15) tonight and were happy with both, but were puzzled why the 3 shrimps in the sea soup would taste so salty while all the other seafood such as mussel, limpets, clams, and fish in that soup tasted good and were not too salty? The soup itself was not too salty so why just the shrimps?

Food was authentic and very flavorful. Servcie was impeccable. The ambiance took me to a place…read morewhere I felt like I was in the old world. A must for anyone who wishes to feel the vibe of the traditional culture while enjoying a traditional meal. The alcatra and vegetable soup was on point. Just like my parents made it growing up.

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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.

My group stayed at the Lava Homes for a big birthday. We booked 5 of the 10 rooms, a group of 20…read moremen. We are breakfast here every morning and had a big dinner one evening. We'd also come for afternoon or evening cocktails. This place was SUPERB!!!! They took such great care of us 20 NYers with top notch service! Breakfasts had a good selection, cocktails and wines were amazing, and the dinner we had was delicious. We had 2 waiters take care of us for dinner and all went smoothly without any hiccups. The venue is lovely with walls of windows, high ceilings, open & airy, and a large terrace. I HIGHLY recommend!

This restaurant was pretty good and the customer service was very good. It is located in the rear…read moreor the snack bar. I ate one of the four fish catch of the day, some garlic bread and a small glass of wine. The fish was good and the garlic bread was really good! I definitely recommend this place.

A locals restaurant that offers a plate full of magnificent food for a great price. I definitely…read morerecommend to travelers!

I'm so grateful this was the first restaurant we visited in Terceira. The staff were friendly and…read moreaccommodating even though the restaurant was crowded. We were seated in the outdoor porch area and it was a nice space. Without overgeneralizing, A Canadinha gave us a good temperature on restaurant culture on the island. Going out to eat is a two hour dedication. Expect to wait longer for your food but it will be worth it and you will never feel rushed. Personally, the lax service was more my speed but may not be for everyone. I ordered the Bife à Canadinha and was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed this steak in cream sauce. The wine is cheap and flowing! All the options are well-priced by the bottle. An important note - we wanted to try wines from the island but Terceira mostly produces white wines, so ask about their reds if you're looking to pair it with your steak. Overall, delicious food, great vibe, and friendly people. It's worth a visit!