In the Furnas it is mandatory to have lunch or dinner the famous and typical Furnas Cozido – Stew. It has the same ingredients as the Portuguese stew, but with a characteristic and pleasant flavor, cooked slowly with the steam from the volcanic activity of the soil. Hotel Terra Nostra Restaurant One of the best restaurants to enjoy the Furnas stew is at Hotel Terra Nostra. It is the most expensive option, but as the price of the meal

The restaurant called “Bar Caloura” is an authentic 2 in 1, an excellent restaurant of fresh fish, which offers a beautiful landscape in front of the sea, in the summer resort of Caloura. If it’s dinner, you should go early so you can enjoy the scenery while you dine. The specialty of the restaurant is grilled fresh fish, where you can see the fish before ordering, and the seafood, which includes grilled limpets and barnacles

After a good swim in the excellent Ribeira Quente beach, the Garajau restaurant is a good option for dining fresh fish, or a regional meal.
The decor is very pleasant, creating a rustic atmosphere very relaxed.
There are children’s menus, and the salad bar is at a glance. The sangria, in a jar, accompanies most of the dishes well.
The restaurant is only open from April to October, but in this period it is open every day

If you’re on vacations in São Miguel, book a table at the restaurant “A Tasca”, located in the center of Ponta Delgada. As it is always full, it is necessary to book for dinner. At lunch, they don’t accept reservations, so if you want to have lunch you must go early to find a spot. For dinner, book on 296 288 880. The best time to call is in the late morning. Specialties are starters and a varied menu, including the typical regional dishes, but

Immediately after the Furnas stew, comes the Associação Agrícola’s steak, located in the Santana area in Ribeira Grande. In addition to the quality of the steak, it is worth visiting Associação Agrícola, due to their new and modern facilities, the service, the variety of steaks and other dishes and the craft beer. In high season, it’s advisable to book. If the room is full, you may have to wait to order and to be served.   Despite the high

If you are in Ponta Delgada and craving for a good steak, O Galego is the best option, located on the marginal avenue, towards São Roque, about 100 meters before Cais 20. It’s not as famous as the Associação Agrícola steak, but in terms of quality and flavor, it’s not far behind, plus the price is lower. But this doesn’t exempt a visit to the Associação Agrícola, due to their new and modern facilities, the great variety and the craft beer

At the end of the marginal avenue, in front of São Roque’s islet, there’s Cais 20 Restaurant, a must-go place for dining in Ponta Delgada. It’s a great choice for dining with friends, as it has plenty of space and long tables. The specialties are snacks and seafood, including grilled limpets and barnacles (exclusive Azorian seafood). To accompany the snacks, don’t forget to order the garlic bread. And as desert, cinnamon ice cream is mandatory