Mesa by José Avillez

This restaurant easily deserves 5 stars and beyond, for their food, their service, and finally their atmosphere. Their decor is actually some of the best decor I've witnessed at a restaurant, with a very unique setup that is worth taking photos of at multiple areas within the restaurant. The service was probably the best I've ever experienced, as the team went above and beyond in custom ordering a small cake for my friend's birthday and actually having it specifically made for our party of 7 guests, free of charge. Again, probably one of the best birthday cakes I've had in my life. This was in addition to the flawless service all night. And the Portuguese food itself had various highlights, with some dishes far outperforming how much they costed, and many of them visually appealing and unique in presentation without compromising taste. Mesa is indeed Avant Garde, and despite not having been to many other restaurants within Macau, I'd confidently argue it probably has few peers in the region.