The best restaurants The Azores

This restaurant owes its name to the Azorean expression "Ala bote", which means "take the boat and go". It's an invitation to relax in a simple, no-frills space, where you can enjoy typical dishes. A magnificent terrace overlooking the western part of São Miguel is open all year round. We would recommend the black pudding with Azorean pineapple, the serran puff pastry (house specialty) or the bife micaelense. Fish and seafood are also excellent.

Carnivores, welcome to the best meat restaurant on the island! Located in the middle of the São Miguel agricultural cooperative, the place leaves no room for doubt: here at least you know where what comes from on your plate! And it's excellent. The place is renowned for its high quality meat and unique taste, combined with the art of good service. A large room with a capacity of 140 people, a bar, a terrace...

Located along the waterfront, in what is still a seafarers' village, an exceptional table in a resolutely Nordic sobriety decor; the young chef (very promising) who presides over the stoves offers a very high quality cuisine, which sublimates the irreproachable freshness of the food by the extremely sophisticated treatment he lavishes on it. At this level, simplicity almost meets perfection. The local wines, excellently chosen, are a perfect match for the food served. Among the best tables on the island.

This is the restaurant of the Hotel Os Moinhos and a real culinary favorite in São Jorge! The restaurant offers superbly prepared traditional dishes. Most of the produce comes from the garden, and you can really taste it on the plate! The São Jorge cheese-crusted veal is to die for, and the setting (an old restored farmhouse) is marvellous; in short, this is without doubt the best restaurant on the island. The service is attentive and efficient. Add to this the view of Pico and Faial, and you've got everything you need for a culinary treat in a quiet setting...

Without a doubt, the best address in Praia da Vitória. You can taste good seafood and fish specialities and thealcatra is absolutely sublime. The setting is local and pleasant, even if the decoration is a bit old-fashioned. It is also what makes the charm of the place. To perfect the whole, the staff is with the small care. The restaurant is often full, but as we will do everything to satisfy you, we will always find you a small table! Another possibility, think of reserving! In short, a highly recommended address!

Opened in 2014, Tasca das Tias boasts a woody, modern and warm decoration. Tasty cuisine in the form of dishes or tapas. The meat is tender and succulent and the cooking perfectly respected. The grilled tuna is simply to die for. All plates are generous. Wide wine list. Here, tourists and Azoreans mix. The atmosphere is very friendly, you feel good. It is one of the best restaurants in Terceira, and they will tell you that even on the other islands of the archipelago! Reservation (very) advised.

Overlooking the beach with a rather confidential access, this former windmill converted into a snack bar also serves as a restaurant. Depending on your appetite and the time of day, you can nibble or eat more copiously on the terrace overlooking the beach and the ocean. The meats are good, the hamburgers among the best in São Miguel, but it is perhaps its location that is the most appreciable. You can eat or drink while listening to the sound of the waves. The prices are really reasonable and in summer you can eat until late in the evening.

In our opinion, one of the best restaurants on the island. Enjoying a magnificent view over Faial and the canal, you can sample superbly cooked fish and prawn kebabs, or opt for the large fish soup for two, Pico's specialty. The wine list is interesting too: you can choose between Portuguese and Pico wines! Local atmosphere. An ideal way to end the day after a hike along the coast or a day of swimming in the many natural pools in the area.

The restaurant has recently had a facelift. Already highly recommendable, the new offering is just as bold and succulent. The menu showcases Japanese gastronomy, with delicious Japanese specialties such as sushi, maki, ramen and udon, as well as surprising vegan sushi! The cuisine is fine and the combinations subtle. The dishes are beautifully presented, as is the room in which they are served, in a refined setting. An address to recommend for fish lovers and vegetarians alike.

A real favorite! Delicious food, a subdued atmosphere, superb photos of the Azores on the wall, soft music and, above all, a warm welcome and excellent service. Elidio and João, the two owners of the establishment, will not fail to make you laugh, and are very attentive to your every need. A computer with Internet access is at your disposal free of charge, and you'll leave with a DVD of magnificent photos of São Miguel (for a few euros!). As for dishes, we recommend the creamy, hearty Bife Micaelense (steak with peppers, eggs, garlic and potatoes).

Right next to the harbor, this restaurant surprises with its cargo ship architecture, but not only that: fish (but also shrimp, cuttlefish...) and meat are served raw, so all that's left to do is cook them on the hot stones that accompany them! And these are nothing more than lava stones! Everything is served with an assortment of sauces. It's a great way to play apprentice chef, which children generally love. Good choice of regional wines. A good address with an original concept. We recommend the mix (meat, fish, shellfish).

The restaurant Ponta do Garajau is located in the fishing village of Ribeira Quente. The rustic style décor is reminiscent of the old regional kitchens and makes this space a place of well-being. The typical decoration, with its many flowers, oil lamps, hammocks and other ethnographic motifs evokes the world of fishing. The cuisine is creative, based on Azorean culture, local products and respect for culinary traditions. A place of excellence to taste a wide range of fresh fish and shellfish.

With a pub on the first floor and a restaurant on the first, the two brothers behind this establishment seem to have got it right. A game of pool or table soccer to whet the appetite, a few steps to climb, and you're soon at the table. On the menu, it's hard to predict, as the chef prepares a summer menu and a winter menu, while maintaining a few staples. These include bruchetta de bolo levedo as a starter, lombo de novilho as a main course and, of course, the unmissable cozido. Good address.

At the end of the road down to the old fishing port with its colorful old wooden boats, an old fisherman's house and a large terrace overlooking the ocean, shaded by ancient trees. You're in Caloura. At the entrance, a board showing the day's catch. All you have to do is choose the fish you'd like to enjoy, grilled, accompanied by baked potatoes and a salad buffet. It's simple and tasty, and the setting is truly magical. A very fine address, much appreciated by the locals, so make sure you book ahead.

This is the restaurant of the Ponta Delgada hotel. The atmosphere is confidential and the lights subdued. Wooden tables, leather chairs: the decor is chic, simple and uncluttered. The wine list is comprehensive and features some fine vintages. The cuisine, meanwhile, is delicate and sophisticated. Your taste buds will be delighted with tuna from the Azores, for example, or with a tender piece of meat cooked to your liking. Some vegetarian dishes. Excellent desserts. The service is discreet and the waiters give very good advice. Good value for money.

As part of the magnificent Octant Hotel, the À Terra restaurant welcomes you in a fresh, bright decor. Behind the large bay windows, you'll discover an atmosphere that's both warm and relaxed. And don't forget the pleasant outdoor terrace. For guilt-free enjoyment, the restaurant offers creative, revisited cuisine that's simple and tasty, with wood-fired pizzas, gratinés and local produce. A gastronomy rich in formulas and thematic variations. Vegan options. Not to be missed!

At the top of the village, opposite the church. Here you can enjoy a hearty cozido, octopus, cod or steaks à la Tony's in a popular atmosphere. The bar is very lively most of the time, with gentlemen drinking merrily; beware, as the room is large and can quickly become very noisy, like a canteen. The terrace on the second floor, overlooking the square, is a little quieter. Make sure you book in advance, as this is a popular spot! Service is efficient and friendly. A pleasant family atmosphere and generous dishes.

Valentina is a figure on the island. It offers simple dishes from northern Portugal, but also typical açoriens dishes. This is a very large and cheap price. The products are natural, and we leave without hunger. The staff were friendly and helpful. his husband, who takes care of you, speaks French.

A little crush for this family restaurant, where Guilhaume and Filomene welcome you as if you were at home. Before you go there, you must make a reservation: it is a guarantee to eat fresh produce. If you are tempted, you can go fishing with the gentleman. And then we go to the table! The dishes are copious and well prepared and if you are not satisfied, just ask again: it will not cost you more! It should be noted that Guilhaume and Filomene also offer two houses for rent in the surroundings.

An impression of the end of the world takes hold of us when we arrive in this nice restaurant located as its name indicates on the tip of the island. The decoration is warm, the room is bright and a large wooden terrace offers a breathtaking view on the lighthouse and the ocean. Some starters to savor with a glass of white wine, regional dishes and fresh grilled fish of the day, according to the arrivals of the fishing. The menu is simple but tasty and the service is attentive. A very good address in this part of the island.