Food was excellent. Everything was delicious. Service not so much- hostess was terrible, server…read morenever came over. Didn't have pina colada, or tequila sunrise (both on the menu) but luckily they could make a pineapple mojito. The rain was coming in through the window, she said use the pillow to block it. The table next to us was offered a chair. When the water was running down the bench, I had to ask to have a chair like the table next to us - it seemed to be a major inconvenience for her to move it- although the table next to us was offered one right away. Very disappointing- my 75 year old mother had a soaked backside.

10/10 After being a little burnt out on seafood around the island, this was the most divine Italian…read morefind. Great pizza, easy dining, casual and chill. AND If you know what's good for you, order the brownie for dessert, I'm taking this combo of ingredients back home to make for the rest of time... incredible.

Everything we ate here was good but the gem by far was the chicken and waffles. The fried chicken…read moreis sheer perfection. I also particularly enjoyed the seafood croquettes. Also, how pretty was this glass for an iced latte? My friend's tea came with an hour glass so she would know once it was finished steeping--too cool.

We ate here twice while staying nearby in Ponte Delgada. We did not make reservations but were able…read moreto get a table. The seafood casserole was excellent and the cheesecake and chocolate cake should not be missed. Excellent service both nights.

Wonderful food, great wine, and super nice people running the place. The fisherman's soup,…read moremackerel, and sweet potato with goat cheese were all awesome. Also, just a nice place to have dinner.

We came here on a weekday night and got seated upstairs right away. It's a fairly cozy space and…read morethe service was great. For starters, we had the cheese board and went with the one that featured 5 different cheeses, along with pork pate, jam, honey, olives, and butter. Be warned, the serving size of the cheese board was much bigger than we expected. We had plenty for leftover afterwards. For the main dish, I tried their signature roasted octopus on a roof tile. The octopus is very chewy, but it paired fairly well with the sourness of the pickled vegetables in the dish.

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?

The soup of the day (€1.80) was tasty, the grilled tuna (€12) good and the squid (lulas €10)…read moredelicious. Both the tuna and squid came with boiled potatoes and a lettuce, red cabbage, carrot, tomato, cucumber and onion salad. For dessert we had what they called tiramisu (3.90). It wasn't really tiramisu since it didn't have the usual ladyfinger cake but it tasted very good and I would recommend it. The house red wine was fine and 50cl was €4. The service was good, the portions large and the food came quick enough. It was a good meal- worth the €31.70 cost.

This restaurant sits inside a tastefully appointed traditional Azorean manor house. We went in the…read morewinter and sat inside a cozy dining room, but I imagine in the summer their outdoor patio can host outdoor meal service as well. Food here was excellent. We ordered the "lulas grelhadas" (grilled squid) which was a generous serving of this local seafood, and perfectly cooked with a delicious sauce. Many Azorean places overcook these but Solar do Rei do Frango did a great job. The side salad served with the dish was fresh and while we thought it would make a good appetizer for two, it was in fact a large enough portion for a meal. We didn't mind, however;-) We also ordered the "Frango da Casa" (house chicken) which seemed fitting given we were eating in a restaurant named "House of the Chicken King". The roasted chicken comes with choice of sauce (mild, medium or spicy) and is served with fries. Everything was delicious and finger-licking good. Solar do Rei do Frango had a nice choice of other typical dishes but clearly the roast chicken is their specialty. They also had a nice selection of wines and half bottles. The entire meal with a half bottle of wine was less than 20 euros for the two of us. And the decor, service and overall ambience was that of a more upscale restaurant so I felt like the prices were of great value for the overall experience. We will definitely be back and recommend our guests try Solar do Rei do Frango when in the Sao Vicente area!

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!

My husband & I came here 4 times during the week we spent on Sao Miguel. Wonderful friendly…read moreservice, a wide variety of food & local faire. Most places offer steak & seafood, but this place had a few more items on the menu than others. There are even indicators on the menu of items made with local ingredients. Photos of food (not stock photos, actual photos of what you receive). Outdoor patio seating. Highly recommended!

last night out in Ponta Delgada! it was another chilly night. and rainy. boo…read more.. we had walked by this place a few times. it's set among a row of other eateries by the waterfront, and is part of a shopping plaza. the previous few nights, the patio was full of people so we figured it must be pretty good. the meal started with the requisite bread basket. like most of the waterfront eateries, there are numerous fish options. but also plenty of meat and even some pasta dishes. our fish dishes were expertly cooked, and the portions are huge. if we weren't leaving the next day, we would have gotten a doggy bag it was so good. a big plus were the vegetables. i think this might have been the only place during our week long stay where we were served steamed vegetables...a little broccoli, a few carrots....service was very friendly and the language barrier was minimal. and to top it off, also one of the few places we ate during our week long stay that did NOT allow smoking inside! double the stars! but there is a street side patio, very lovely i'm sure on a warmer, less rainy day.

I highly recommend this restaurant. The food and service were simply fabulous. The portions were…read moregenerous and the presentation lovely. We learned it is a family runned restaurant and we were both greeted by mother and son at our table. We left with a sense of happiness.

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.

Wish I could say A Favorita was a favorite, but it wasn't a great experience. Went for dinner with…read morea friend and was seated quickly. The vibe is very casual and family-friendly, and felt like a place for the locals. There's one small TV in the corner. The bespectacled waiter brought over a dish of cheese to tempt us into ordering it. Alright, we said, we'll fall for your marketing scheme and indulge in your fantastic cheese. I wasn't hungry so I was going to stick with that and a side of their signature Portuguese small bite-size salty treats, called lupini beans, or Tremoços. They were too salty for my friend, but I was happy to fill myself up on that. I felt pressured to order more because the waiter was a tad overbearing, so I decided to split an entree with my friend. We got the tuna, which came with a side salad, which consisted of just lettuce, onion, and tomato. The tuna was highly overcooled, even though they claimed it was very fresh. Then why overcook it?! Lastly, got a bit of a cold shoulder from the waiter when I asked for my portion to go. Overall, wish we'd gone elsewhere.

We came here on a recommendation from our driver and we were not disappointed. My wife had the tuna…read moresteak and I had the sirloin steak and both were delicious. The steak was served with a fried egg french fried potatoes and rice. I also had the Munich Beer which I would highly recommend. I asked if it was made in Germany and the waiter said no it's made down the street. We also had the local cheese which was served with a pepper sauce which was very delicious with their local bread. The prices were more than reasonable and we both walked out of there for less than 30 Euros.

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.