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Best Seafood food near Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal
Find out what Seafood restaurants to try in Sao Miguel including Restaurante Gastronomo, Bar Caloura, Big21, Boca de Cena, Saca-Rolhas Taberna, Restaurante Ponta do Garajau, Restaurante Sao Pedro, Restaurante O Silva, Cafe Canto do Cais, Borda d'Agua
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10. Borda d'Agua
Overall Ratings
4 based on 527 reviews
Recommended. Simply and best grelled fish. Famaly bisness.
Reviewed By michellej869
Went early and got the last table for two. Everything else was taken or reserved. Minimal outdoor seating. Lots of fresh fish options - I had to look up most because I didn't know what the fish were! Tons of drink options as well including local wine and spirits. All very good. Would go again.
9. Cafe Canto do Cais
Overall Ratings
4 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By Ryan B
On the 1st day of our tour with T4W (awesome 4x4 jeep tour) our guide arranged for us to have a traditional lunch at this restaurant near the sea on the north side of the island in Capelas. He gave us options and told us this was a little adventurous, but had some of the best fish on the island and we loved the idea. The café is basically a small room that looks like on old pub with long picnic style tables where everyone sits together. Our guide told us the owner is a fisherman and they specialize in fish and fruit combinations so that is what we got. It was an extremely large platter of all kinds of fresh grilled fish caught that morning paired with fruit like watermelon, grapes, melon and banana. Iâve never had anything quite like that but it was amazing. The fish was done to perfection on the grill but you will have to go slow and de-bone along the way. We also ordered a jug of their house white wine and it was a perfect combination along with some cheese from Sao Jorge (amazing). We really enjoyed this restaurant, the food and the people. If you are wanting white table clothes and a 5 star experience this is not for you, but if youâre a little adventurous you will love it. This place is highly popular with the locals too which is always a good sign â well worth the trip!
8. Restaurante O Silva
Overall Ratings
4 based on 607 reviews
In 1979, Carlos Tavares Silva, owner of Current Restaurant The SILVA opened a brewery space serving drinks and snacks on the ground floor and meals on the 1st floor. It was later attached a contiguous land, sealed the slabs and covered with criptoméria fo
Reviewed By Rachael W
Polite, professional, attentive staff.Ordered tuna (well done) and it came out completely raw in the middle. However, alternative meal was tasty. Bread and chips weren't the best we'd had in Ribeira Grande. Interior was very smart and polished.Overall a pleasant dining experience.
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7. Restaurante Sao Pedro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1393 reviews
Somos um restaurante com gastronomia Açoriana e moderna. Temos um estilo moderno, romântico, com música ambiente relaxante. Trabalhamos diariamente para satisfazer os nossos clientes.
Reviewed By Richard A
During our seven-day stay in Ponta Delgado we sampled a variety of restaurants, from small tapas bars to larger restaurants. This establishment was, without a doubt, the best one at which we dined. The ambience is welcoming and cozy, the dining room is lovely, with an eclectic array of tasteful decor, and the service was very attentive, friendly and prompt. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her beef tenderloin, and I ordered a fish special, only described as a âlocal whitefishâ. It proved to be tasteful once I maneuvered through the large amount of bones. We finished with delicious profiteroles and coffee. While this review may seem to be ho-hum, it in no way reflects our positive feelings about this restaurant: the food was really good, as was the wine (Vinho Verde and a Tinto) and the service was excellent. Upon returning, this restaurant would be our first choice.
6. Restaurante Ponta do Garajau
Overall Ratings
4 based on 560 reviews
Reviewed By R L
The setting was charming, the food delicious and the service very friendly. One of those little finds on your trip that you remember. Best for seafood lovers.
5. Saca-Rolhas Taberna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 942 reviews
Reviewed By Grumpy-3G
My birthday celebration dinner with friends so eagerly awaited! In no way were we disappointed. Our second memorable dinner visit to Saca-Rolhas Taberna in three years. A classical Azorean restaurant, very popular with local island residents offering a fabulous offering of Sao Miguel legendary dishes. Not the place to come for British holiday food!Understandably a fish biased menu but with meat and vegetarian options. Our starter selection of clams bulhao pato style. Very generous portions and nicely cooked. We had a white Pico wine accompaniment. Fabulous! Main course of Bacalhau cod- polvo octopus Laguarera classical Azorean dish. Heavy on the garlic served with tomato rice side dish. Fantastic, beautifully cooked and presentation. Still the best I have personally tasted. Washed down with Cartuxa Reservas red wine from Alentejo. What a combination! No desserts taken as main course portions were generous to say the least! Espresso coffee to finish.Service was very attentive throughout making it a good visit to this lovely, loud and vibrant Azorean establishment. Prices still competitive on the upper scale but quality more than compensates. Definitely recommended and we will return in the future for sure.
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4. Boca de Cena
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1022 reviews
Reviewed By TCEd
So the chef does everything, waits the table, prepares the meal, brings drinks, collect payment and does the dishes. The food is excellent, we went with eight people and somehow he delivered eight plates prepared exactly as ordered ! My only concern would be on a busy night that he may get behind on orders. Steaks and tuna were perfect
3. Big21
Overall Ratings
4 based on 627 reviews
Reviewed By djrenna
We chose Big21 based on Reviews. We were not Disappointed!! All of the food is expertly prepared and delicious. The Tuna was as others described, Amazing. The servers treat you like friends of the family. Our first visit (We visited twice) one person in our party chose steak, the server told him that it wasn't a good choice that night. But on our second visit we inquired, and we were assured that it would be good that night. And it was. Prices are very reasonable, and you won't leave hungry. I highly recommend Big21 and suggest that reservations. They always seem busy and full.
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2. Bar Caloura
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2089 reviews
Reviewed By Msmouse1
Had Sunday lunch here and the spot canât be beat. Right on the coast you have a great view of the water and while dining can dodge any rain by sitting under the umbrella or cover. Get the grilled fish special comes with potato and salad bar great service wonderful relaxed vibe
1. Restaurante Gastronomo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1637 reviews
Reviewed By Michelle T
The food was a bit hit-miss for us, but I'm chalking that up to just a difference in preference. Service was TOP NOTCH and we really felt taken care of the entire evening. My family and I came in around 7pm without a reservation, but they seated us in no time. Our waiter was phenomenal and was really a highlight of the visit. We had the grilled limpets, grilled whole squid, and the blood sausage/grilled pineapple. The blood sausage was ... not our favorite. It was really, really crispy on the outside and it just wasn't our thing. The squid, however, was amazing. The limpets were also very good - but my mom and sister liked the one from A Tasca better. We finished the meal with a pineapple mousse, which was recommended by our waiter. I loved it.
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