2 Best Restaurants in Faial, The Azores

Praya Restaurante

$ Fodor's choice

Set alongside pretty black sand beach of Praia do Almoxarife, this industrial-chic restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows has an interesting wood ceiling designed to look like waves. It’s not only the architecture that’s different from the Azorean norm, but also the food: though still heavy on the cod, prawn, and octopus dishes, many items have an Asian twist, plus there’s a good selection of meat and veggie items to round things off.

Largo Coronel Silva Leal, 9900, Portugal
292 701 037
Known For
  • gorgeous setting with views of the crashing waves
  • superlative prawn curry with basmati rice and yogurt
  • tasty Azorean black tea crème brûlée
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues.–Fri. Oct.–May

Restaurante Genuíno

$$ Fodor's choice
Come to this charming restaurant with views of Porto Pim beach not only for some of the freshest fish in town, but also to chat with owner Genuíno Madruga, a renowned sailor who was the first person from Portugal to sail solo around the world—twice. The helpful servers will point you toward the local fish that’s best that day, and you’ll dine surrounded by souvenirs collected during Genuíno’s travels.