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A decent restaurant in Ponta Delgada with lovely views of the harbour and nice ambience when dining in the evening (can get quite humid depending on the weather). The seafood dishes we ordered were good and a good size but perhaps just lacked some flavour or more seasoning just to bring them up a notch. We ordered the limpit risotto and prawn risotto, seafood was a tad overcooked and lacked flavour but the risotto itself was cooked perfectly. Drinks are nice and the service is good. We were lucky to get a walk-in table for an early dinner slot, but would highly recommend to phone ahead a few days to make a reservation. Don't bother with the online form they have on their website to reserve as I don't think they monitor it. If phoning on the day, you're mostly likely going to be told to try and walk-in but with no guarantees. Prices are OK, a bit higher than the average on the island but you're paying more for the location and view.
Gipil QuddusGipil Quddus
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Went there two times. The first time: I was literally standing in the restaurant and waiting for someone to greet me but NO, nothing! 5/6 people passed in front of me without even a “hello”. The first person that talked to me said “what do you want?” Not even “hello”. So, they were full and they told me to come back in 15’. Instead of going out for 15’ I asked if I could wait in the bar and then they said yes... It ended up that the 15’ turned into 1 hour because they forgot me outside at the bar... I asked for entree, main dish and dessert. I don’t advise you to take the garlic bread. I asked for the tuna “médium”. I received a too cooked tuna. Really dry! The second time I came: It was 22:10 when I called to ask until what time the kitchen was open, they first said midnight and then 23:00. I showed up 10’ later and AGAIN no HELLO, no GOOD EVENING, they just asked what I wanted. And they were all worried because the kitchen was about to close... I was “lucky” enough that they accepted that I order some food. I did not ask for entree just tuna again and I asked it “undercooked” bc I wanted it red and not dry but again I got it over cooked. Too dry... but that was ok, it was 22:45... I really wanted a dessert and some drinks but nobody came back to my table... so I waited... waited for 30’ and left the restaurant. Nobody asked if I liked it or if I wanted something else. I don’t recommend that place.
Rubens CostaRubens Costa
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Good place for a special date in your favorite cute dress. Beautiful view and nice atmosphere. Be sure to make a reservation on forehand, because even during lunch it can be full. Mussels in lemon butter were delicious and big! Octopus from the grill was oke (could be a bit more tender) and roasted sweet potatoes were really good. Steak with wine sauce comes with a lot of sauce which can drawn your French fries and make them soggy, maybe ask them in a separate bowl (or tip for the kitchen: put them in a separate bowl!) waiters were quick, in the beginning with ordering a bit too quick for my taste, I like to have some more time to study the menu. But they were good with my allergies, that was no problem.
Rosan de Cock BuningRosan de Cock Buning
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Great location, but! - I waited one hour to get a table - the waiters were almost rude, didn't smile, didn't look into the eyes - the wine was tasteless (the only one they had open) - I followed the recommendation of the fish of the day, asked for the price (what they didn't tell me until the check arrived), and the fish was not only dry but also already prepared with fishbones in every single bite I took, of course with no fish knife - knowing how friendly people at more or less all places I visited in PD, this is the worst regarding friendliness and value for money! Honestly, the only thing I could enjoy was the local cheese starter and the veggies sider
Colin NitzponColin Nitzpon
10
The food was terrible. I order stew beef with rice but it’s more like dry Beef jerky and unwell rice. I Waite for my waiter for over 15 mins but he didn’t look at my direction and cares about other tables he had serve. The manager in white had to go out his way to take care of my issues but he don’t see to care since he took my dish away instead of asking or giving a better solution at that point I didn’t care about my food. I got piss off from the experiences. In addition the waiters/ waitress duties was disorganized and panicking other than the manger who was cool headed. Not coming back. It’s better to try other places instead of this location.
Hello HelloHello Hello
10
The sea food was very tasty, generous portions and great value. There was a nice atmosphere in the restaurant, lots of light with windows all around. The first times we came, the waiters (young men) were nice and we were happy with our experience overall. But unfortunately the 2 last times we were served by an older man, by the manager I assume, he was very unfriendly and arrogant. He forgot some of our order and would not apologise or even realise. He made the experience for us unpleasant unfortunately. Also shame that the azorean pineaple was not available for several days..
Adéla ŠtaudováAdéla Štaudová
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Nearby Attractions Of Cais da Sardinha
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Av. Infante Dom Henrique, 9500-768 Ponta Delgada, Portugal
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attractions: Portas da Cidade, Mercado da Graça, Jardim Botânico António Borges, Fuerte de San Blas, La Gelateria, Jardim Antero de Quental, Museu Carlos Machado, Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião, Santuário do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres, Campo de São Francisco, restaurants: A Tasca, Louvre Michaelense, Supléxio, Taberna Açor, Café Central - Ponta Delgada, Baía dos Anjos, Cantinho dos Anjos, Rotas da Ilha Verde, Ta Gente, NONNAS TEETH & TOMATOES PIZZA

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