Top Restaurants in Sao Miguel
Top 10 Mediterranean food in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal
Discover Restaurants offering the best Mediterranean food in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal including Paladares da quinta, Reserva Bar, Restaurante Gastronomo, Tasquinha Vieira, Bar Caloura, Big21, Casa Do Bife O Galego, Boca de Cena, A Comercial - Cervejaria da Cidade, Saca-Rolhas Taberna
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10. 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.
9. A Comercial - Cervejaria da Cidade
Overall Ratings
4 based on 242 reviews
Reviewed By Matteo G
I don't know how this place has these kind of reviews. Codfish definitely too too salted, and the dinner itself was overpriced compared to the quality of the plates. If this is the favourite place for the local people, I'm scared to know the others.. Dear Matteo G,Thank you for sharing your experience.We are a simple and traditional restaurant and we are proud of the quality of our friendly service and tasty food.In Portugal, traditionally we serve "Salted" Codfish, if it was too salty for you we would be pleased to serve you another thing.We are sorry we couldn´t provide you with the best meal,Best regards,João Couto
8. 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
7. Casa Do Bife O Galego
Overall Ratings
4 based on 879 reviews
Reviewed By seitay
We had the traditional beef, one for two people and the feijoada cake, the meat was tender and cook to perfection, the fries really nice, and the desert really tasty. The chef's father, our waiter, the most attentive person in the hole Island.Thank you for a great lunch.
6. 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.
5. 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
4. Tasquinha Vieira
Overall Ratings
4 based on 433 reviews
We are a small Restaurant with focus on Products Seasonal, Regional and Fresh. /// Somos um pequeno Restaurante com foco nos Produtos da Ãpoca, Regionais e Frescos.
Reviewed By Susan B
We had a very lovely dinner at Tasquinha Vieira, where we had made a 9 PM reservation a few days earlier. This is a small upscale restaurant where reservations are essential. We shared the very tasty beef carpaccio as a starter. My husband had the tuna manicotti and I had the parrot fish which came with some very good veg. Dessert was a delicious panna cotta, with some espresso poured over it and a crisp crumble to add. With a couple of glasses of white wine and some mineral water, the bill came to 64 euros. Very fair for the quality of the food and excellent service.
3. 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.
2. Reserva Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 611 reviews
Space that is distinguished by an intimate and friendly atmosphere. Has the intention to encourage the consumption of traditional Portuguese products, establishing a link between personal taste for public service and the appreciation and admiration for th
Reviewed By 784bryanb
This is a special place, not your usual mundane restaurant. The theme is cheese, cured meats, canned fish and wine. Bruno is passionate about them all and it shows. As it was our first night in Ponta Delgada, we booked well in advance and were glad we did. Tables are very limited and all walk-ins were turned away. A must if you enjoy Portuguese foods and drink.
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1. Paladares da quinta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 535 reviews
Reviewed By Peter V
We had several times dinner in this fancy restaurant. The menu card is an iPad,You can choose yourself the language. Every evening there are different choices for fish and shellfish, meat (pork, lamb, beef, goat and even rabbit) and even a good choice in vegetarian dishes.You make your choices and this is directly send to the kitchen. Service was amicable and quick but with poor English knowledge. All the dishes we tried were at least as good as expected, the rabbit is a real recommendation.
