Restaurants in Faial Island
Restaurants in Faial Island are famed for the quality of the fresh fish and seafood they serve. They are also specialized in the tasty Portuguese gastronomy
Restaurants in Faial Island, as the hotels, are well-known by their quality.
My favourite restaurants in Faial Island
The majority offers fresh fish and seafood as main dishes, honoring the magnificent Azorean gastronomy. However, meat dishes are equally delicious; after all, cattle raising is one of the main economic activities of the Azores.
There are some restaurants in Faial Island I always visit when I go there. Below are the ones I would like to share with you.
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Peter’s Cafe Sport
Address: Rua José Azevedo, 9
9900-027 Horta
Phone: +351 292 292 327
Website: http://www.petercafesport.com/?lang=EN
Peter’s is much more than one of the restaurants in Faial Island. It is a symbol of the Island! In fact, there is a saying stating that “If you sail to Horta and you don’t visit Peter’s, you have not actually been to Horta.” If at first Peter’s was the favourite shelter for yachtsmen, nowadays the Cafe is sought for almost every tourist coming to Faial. The majority comes looking for the famed gin & tonic and the unique lively atmosphere.
However, believe me when I say that the food is as good as its gin. And, of course, you shouldn’t miss the opportunity to visit Peter’s Scrimshaw Museum opened since 1986.
This photo of Medalhas is courtesy of TripAdvisor
Medalhas
Address: Rua Serpa Pinto, 22
9900-095 Horta
Phone: +351 292 391 026
Inaugurated in 1954 Medalhas has a large tradition. In fact, this is one of the most traditional restaurants in Faial Island. It keeps the old spirit of the old taverns with its traditional food served on clay dishes. The restaurant is also characterized by its stone walls and its inner traditional arches.
Ponta Furada
Address: Lajinha – Feteira
9900-369 Horta
Phone: +351 292 943 815
This is one of the best restaurants in Faial Island on what concerns fresh fish and seafood. It is one of the greatest places to enjoy the good Azorean gastronomy. The service is another of the highlights of the Ponta Furada.
This photo of Restaurante A Arvore is courtesy of TripAdvisor
A Árvore
Address: Rua da Conceição, 23
9900-080 Horta
Phone: +351 292 392 500
This is one of the restaurants in Faial Island serving the wonderful Portuguese gastronomy. A Árvore is one of my favourite places to enjoy a Cozido à Portuguesa. The Feijoada is also divine. A Árvore proofs that cheap prices don’t mean poor quality. On the contrary!
This photo of Canto da Doca is courtesy of TripAdvisor
Canto da Doca
Address: Rua Nova Angústias
9900-023 Horta
Phone: +351 292 292 444
This is one of the most particular restaurants in Faial Island. What I really enjoy here is the fact that every client intervenes in the cooking process. Every guest gets its own hot stone to cook the cut of fish or meat ordered. These are served with fries, salad and delicious sauces.
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Photo by Galeria de Ulrich Thumult
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