Excellent food, good service. We particularly liked the baby squid amd tje skewer with shrimp and squid as well as the Alvarinho.

This place great exceeded our expectations. We had the filet and octopus and both were served with amazing sides and sauces.  We&rsquo;re only here for 5 nights and we will probably go back because we all enjoyed it so much.

Lovely ambiance! Great in the evening, but go during the day to see the beautiful view. Vegetarian/vegan friendly menu available. Delicious food!

ComTradi&ccedil;&otilde;es offers a unique gastronomic experience with traditional Portuguese dishes that are beautifully presented and bursting with flavor.

The atmosphere here is fantastic, especially with live music enhancing the dining experience. The food is excellent, beautifully presented, and the service is impeccable and attentive without being intrusive.

The picado here is a solid plate &mdash; plenty of meat, fries, rice, the works. I got full halfway through and still kept eating because it tasted that good. House wine was cheap too, which surprised me. Place is basic, nothing fancy, but honestly who cares when the food hits like this. Busy with locals, always a good sign.

The staff remembered us from lunch when we came back for dinner. That was a nice touch. Food was solid home-style cooking, nothing fancy but satisfying.

Grilled sardines and prawns were spot on, super fresh. Staff was nice too. Solid spot in Santa Maria.

Sushi was fresh and well presented. Service stood out&mdash;attentive without hovering. Good spot if you&#39;re in the area and want variety.

Lovely outdoor seating, really cozy for a relaxed dinner. Staff were friendly too. My salad was fresh, though I wish they&#39;d offered a bit more variety in the greens.

Tuna steak was spot on, squid too. Prices felt fair for the quality. The Madeiran wine pairing was a nice touch. Place is easy to miss but worth finding.

Grilled limpets were spot on, fruit punch hit the spot too. Live music made it fun, but service kinda dragged once it filled up.

The steak sandwich on bolo de caco was the only thing I cared about. Meat was juicy, bread had that slightly charred texture. Portion big enough that I didn&#39;t need anything else. Price fair for what you get. Place itself is whatever, but the sandwich does the job.

The grilled seafood plate for two was really good&mdash;fresh and cooked just right. &euro;28 felt fair for what you got. Service was quick too. 👍

The salmon was cooked really well and the sides were generous. Menu is simple, nothing fancy, but it hit the spot after a long day. Seats were comfortable too, which I appreciated.

The mixed seafood grill was solid and the portion was big. Poncha hit the spot too. Came back for breakfast and those past&eacute;is de nata were the best I had in Portugal. Prices fair for what you get.

The bruschetta on that Madeira bread was really good. Pizza came loaded with toppings too. Service was quick, no complaints.

Came for the pastel de nata, sold out. Got the chocolate and cream cheese cake instead&mdash;really hit the spot. Decaf espresso was decent.

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The service was excellent, and the staff were very friendly and attentive. The grilled beef rib I ordered was super tender and absolutely divine.

The restaurant offers a comfortable seating arrangement and fast, friendly service, making it a great spot for a meal at reasonable prices.

We were here for our anniversary and it was the perfect thing for our day. The view was gorgeous and the food was really nice, I even had the banana split although I don&rsquo;t like bananas at all. The service was also good. They recognized that they were not that noticeable for us but made it up in the end and we were very happy that we decided to go here!

The grilled fish was seriously good &mdash; fresh, well seasoned, came with rice, fries and salad. Took a while to arrive, but we were a big group so no big deal. Just don&#39;t come starving.

The pizza dough was almost Neapolitan style, veggie pizza was loaded. Outdoor tables could be cleaner though.

Picking your own cuts at the counter then watching them hit the open fire&mdash;that&rsquo;s the whole vibe here. The beef skewer came out properly juicy, and the grilled pineapple with cinnamon was a nice sweet finish. Place gets busy, so you might wait a bit, but the smoky smell kinda makes up for it.

Fresh lime poncha after the Levada Nova hike really hit the spot. Made right in front of us, super refreshing.

Portions are massive here, we definitely over-ordered again. They packed the leftovers without us even asking. That&#39;s why I keep coming back.

Calamari was solid. Tropical poncha hit the spot too. Staff brought out all the desserts to help us pick&mdash;chocolate cheesecake won.

Stumbled in for a drink and ended up staying way longer than planned. The beer list is seriously impressive&mdash;three different Krieks on offer, which I never see. Staff actually know what they&#39;re talking about and pointed me to one I&#39;d never tried before. Place has a nice laid-back vibe too, not too loud. Would go back just for the beer selection.

Been coming here for a while now. That ocean view never gets old, honestly. Buffet&#39;s got a decent spread of local stuff, and the price is fair for what you get. Gets pretty packed around lunch though, so I try to time it right. Still my go-to when I want something easy and reliable.

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