Vista Do Antônio Restaurant — Restaurant in Santa Cruz

I went to Vista d’Antonio with my girlfriend on a Friday night with great expectations because of high reviews in Google. There were 3 empty tables and we were only allowed to sit at the worst one. We had to wait for the menus more than 10 minutes. The waiters and the waitresses had time to play with another guest’s children but not bring us the menus. At first, they brought only 1 menu and placed it in front of me in a way that insulted my girlfriend. Even I felt that they were disrespectful to women. When we asked for another one the waiter disappeared. After a while another waitress came with 2 menus. The whole operation looked very disorganised. We didn’t feel welcomed and left without ordering anything despite being hungry...

I ate here twice while staying in the area on holiday. The service (I'm assuming the owner and his wife?) was amazing and so personal ~ single American woman, traveling solo made to feel so welcome, not to mention concerned when I didn't finish all of my dinner!

I went back last night after a sunset tour only to be told the kitchen had closed 15 minutes prior. I offered to settle for a glass of wine, but after sensing my disappointment, the owner came back with a menu and asked what I wanted in true Portuguese hospitality.

I highly recommend this restaurant ~ great food, service, open air outside seating...will definitely return on my next visit...

Lovely restaurant with great food and an excellent choice of wine. Antonio and his staff made great effort to make us happy. We‘ve spent two evenings there. Everything was fresh and well prepared…as many mentioned it before: don’t miss out on the famous picana! On certain days you might need a reservation, food is served from 8 pm. If you enjoy walking…go for it…might be a bit challenging up the hills. Good thing for your health, you will earn the calories on your way up for a delicious dinner. Antonio and his staff will help you to find a cab back to town after. Also for german tourists, Antonio speaks german very well. Thank you for the...