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Ti Choa

In the wood-fired oven, both bread and the house specialties are cooked to perfection, including alcatra (a traditional slow-cooked beef dish) and bean stew. Ti Choa is a typical family restaurant where you’ll quickly feel at home. The Azores are served at the table. Don’t leave without trying the vinegar pudding.

Mon-Sat 12:00-4:00 PM

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Terceira €€

Tasca das Tias

A modern tavern that pays homage to history and tradition, reinventing them in just the right amount. The service is familiar, and the menu highlights traditional small plates—grilled limpets, barnacles, and octopus salad.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM-12:00 AM

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Terceira €€

O Caneto

For meat lovers, Caneto is the place to go—a true temple of Terceira Island’s gastronomy on the North Coast, in Altares. It has two spacious dining rooms and a pleasant terrace. The service is attentive and friendly.

Tue-Fri 12:00-3:00 PM, Sat-Sun 12:00-4:00 PM

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Terceira €€

Beira Mar

In the Azores, fish is king, with unparalleled quality and freshness. That’s exactly what Beira Mar, overlooking the São Mateus harbor, offers in its purest form. There are no gimmicks or pretensions—just a genuine restaurant you’ll always want to return to.

Tue-Sun 12:00-3:00 PM, 6:30-10:00 PM

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São Miguel €€€€

Õtaka

Nikkei cuisine, rooted in the Japanese influence on Peruvian gastronomy, is well represented in the Azores at Õtaka. The ingredients, as expected, come from the island, with high-quality fish taking center stage. The restaurant is modern, sophisticated, and above all, carefully curated.

Tue-Sat 6:30-10:00 PM

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São Miguel €

Mané Cigano

There isn’t an Azorean who hasn’t heard of Mané Cigano or sat at one of its tables. The reason is simple: this is where you’ll find the best fried mackerel. Like any good tavern, the service is fast, and the atmosphere is casual and familiar.

Mon-Sat 12:00-3:00 PM

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São Miguel €€

Cais 20

At Cais 20, the restaurant’s slogan perfectly sums up the experience: eating is a feast. And that’s exactly what happens at the table—a seafood feast. Shellfish is the star attraction, and the service is friendly and professional.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM-4:00 AM

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São Miguel €€

Bar da Caloura

On the terrace, you can feel the sea breeze, as it is so close to the water. That alone would be enough to justify a visit, but here, you’ll also find the freshest fish, masterfully prepared. In the right season, you can enjoy limpets and barnacles.

Mon-Sun 12:00-9:30 PM

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São Miguel €€

Alcides

Visiting the Azores and not eating a steak is a big mistake. And in that league, the "Alcides-style steak"—a succulent cut of beef served with plenty of garlic and local pepper—is an institution in Ponta Delgada and reason enough to visit this restaurant. It is one of the oldest on the island.

Mon-Sat 12:00-3:00 PM, 7:00-10:00 PM

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Pico €

Taberna do Canal

The decor is rustic, and the atmosphere is warm and familiar. The black-and-white walls resemble the markings of the many cows scattered across the island. The small terrace is cozy, and the menu features everything you'd expect from a restaurant on Pico Island: grilled limpets, tuna steak, squid stew, house-style octopus, and even a highly praised honey tart.

Mon-Sat 12:00-3:00 PM, 7:00-10:00 PM

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