Mar & Vinhas

Recommended by our host, this place captivated us with its location and hospitality. The dishes were exquisite – perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. The waiter not only cared for our friend, who has severe allergies, and suggested safe options, but also took the time to explain the dishes he served. And finally, a truly fantastic dessert – if you're in the area, you must stop by!

Recommend by our tour guide, we enjoyed a terrific lunch here. The fresh fish was tender and absolutely delicious. My wife opted for the vegetarian option a wonderful rice and vegetable dish that was also very flavorful and filling. Great view right to the ocean, couldn’t ask for a better spot for a top tier lunch.

Really nice establishment with a chef who was happy to humbly but knowledgeably make recommendations and describe our dishes. This is great for a fine dining experience on the island. Excellent food and wine pairings.

Very friendly staff, always ready to provide detailed explanations about the different meals on offer. Starters, main courses, and desserts are served in generous portions, making them perfect for sharing between two. Each plate is presented as a work of art, and the dishes were absolutely delicious. The menu includes both beef and fish options, as well as one vegetarian option (mushroom rice.) Most of the seafood was freshly caught at Terceira, with the exception of the tuna, which was sourced from another Azorean island. The tuna and sea bisque were outstanding. For New Year’s Eve, they offered a special menu for €65, accompanied by a selection of wines. The pricing of everything is very reasonable.

The only remark: the clams were slightly too salty.

Probably one of the best restaurants on the island. It's small, so I would make a reservation. Beef wellington was cooked to perfection. The chef obviously has fine dining experience and it shows. I can't wait to return.