Horta

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).

Just around the corner from the market (there's also direct access from it), this new restaurant offers a cuisine that aims to be innovative, a little different from what you might find in the city's traditional establishments. Or let's say that the Chef revisits traditional Portuguese dishes, such as cozido, in an original way. And it's a success. Inside, the decor is sober and elegant, with wood taking pride of place. The welcome is friendly. Prices are a little high, but the experience is well worth it.

Opened in 2020 by a young couple from the island, you will find in this wine bar almost all the wines of the Azores. Let yourself be tempted by their tasting formula. Verdelho, Arinto, terrantez... it is Mariana, a trained oenologist, who will guide you in the specificities of the Azorean soil. On the kitchen side, we find her companion Franz and a tapas menu elaborated with the products of the island. Renewed every week, it makes the beautiful share with the international kitchen. We especially like their fish ceviche. A very good address.

The best burgers in the world? Well, they're certainly delicious... Ah! Boca Santa uses "bolo levado" bread (a specialty of the Azores), local beef or pork, São Jorge cheese and crunchy vegetables. All this is accompanied by fries unlike any other: a mixture of potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams. Desserts and lemonade are homemade. Located in the municipal market, this is a young, local and plastic-free place to take a gourmet break, or to have breakfast on Saturday mornings.