The 11 best spots for chicken in Ponta Delgada

Hard to find the words to describe the experience but I will try. A truly unforgettable meal at Õtaka. We had the chef’s Experience menu with wine pairings—each course was stunning, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. The service was impeccable, and a special thank you to Paolo, the sommelier, whose pairings and passion elevated the entire evening. A truly elegant and memorable dining experience. We were even greeted & asked for our opinion by the owner and head chef José which shows how much love goes into each plate. You cannot leave the Azores without a dinner from Õtaka.

We enjoyed a Saturday evening at Õtaka and it was a pleasure. The food was very tasty throughout, especially I would point if the beef and the dessert. The staff has been very friendly and attentive and we really enjoyed our experience. Reservation is almost a must.

Treated myself to the Discovery 8-course menu one night during my trip to Ponta Delgada. They only have two seatings and because I was on tour during the day, I got the 930pm (should make reservations). The atmosphere was very chic and design very minimalistic with open kitchen. There was outdoor seating as well. The 1st course was pieces of cornbread and salted butter with Azorean seaweed. The butter itself could be a course. For the snacks, there was a piece of sashimi (can’t remember which fish) and a fried rice roll with spicy tuna. The 3rd dish was my fave - Azorean amberjack sashimi in a watermelon cucumber emulsion. Such a refreshing combination and I drank the watermelon juice after. The 4th was 3-pieces of cured mackerel with finger lime, which was my first time trying. A bit sour but complimented the fish well. Next was the Azorean beef tataki (which is on their á la carte menu). The meat just melts in your mouth. Then the shrimp tempura, which was probably my least fave. It tasted great but wasn’t too special compared to other courses. Too much spicy mayo/yuzu sauce and batter, and alot of slightly dress greens. This is on their á la carte menu as well. For the main, I chose Azorean beef fillet that came with a sauce that tasted like BBQ, and some pepper leaves salad (really tasty). For dessert was a beautiful cheesecake and passion fruit sorbet. Service was exceptional - all were super attentive and described each dish. I saw them going to each table (inside and out) and engaging with everyone. Recommend this place - mix of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine with Azorean ingredients.

This was such a nice experience. Otaka should put Sao Miguel on the map for Michelin. Each dish was incredible. And oh wow, the sommelier is also very talented. Each dish was perfectly matched with an unbelievable wine. Truly one of the best meals I've had.

I have been going to this place once or twice a year since it opened and my review here is from my most recent (and sadly quite disappointing) experience. My husband and I ordered a la carte and I ordered the famous Wagyu beef I'd heard so much about. Priced at 85 euros (my husband's entree was a fish dish priced at 26 euros for comparison). The beef was exceptional and perfectly cooked. However for this price the sides were non-existent, just a few wilted leaves of spinach and a BBQ sauce that lacked acidity to match the buttery quality of the beef. I hope that the incredible team at Otaka will consider this review in improving the menu and I hope to be inspired to be back. There are some things that aren't worth the hype and this is turning out to be one of them.

Food was absolutely delicious, we had an amazing wine and did the full experience menu. We had a great night! Some feedback would be that we were 5 min early with our 6.30pm reservation and instead of welcoming us we were told to wait outside for another 5, didn’t feel very welcoming. Also the timeframe with the reservation (there are two shifts) with a 8 or 10 course menu is a bit short. For the money paid and the amount of courses it feels rushed and there wasn’t even coffee offered at the end as we were not fast enough.

A great tasting menu in Ponta Delgada. My wife is vegetarian and they had a version for her which was delicious.

Amazing pub!! I enjoyed this time over there having my drinks. Very friendly staff, lovely atmosphere, lots of pictures of ships and Azores, and the most famous whales bone on the main whole of the pub. My recommendation!

We spent a few nights in here soaking up the beer/wine and atmosphere. Met some great people from all over the planet and had a great time. Closest thing to a pub we found while we were there.

We (Shamrock Rovers) met there prior to our football match, staff were overwhelmed by the amount of fans & drink consumed. On the 2nd of 3 days they ran out of draught Super Bock on draught, large bottles and small bottles and Somersby Cider !!! Great staff, great atmosphere, great prices and fun.

The best funky bar in PD to my opinion. Not in a fancy location perhaps, but with many vibes inside. Some tables also scarcely available outside. Good cocktails and some local beers on the tap, including a sweet Stout. They should induce more bitters and IPA’s, left alone the Belgian superior artefacts.

Cantinho dos Anjos offers a cozy and welcoming atmosphere in Ponta Delgada. The staff is friendly, and the menu features delicious Portuguese dishes and great drinks. Perfect spot for a relaxed meal or casual hangout

Good beer. Multiple screens with Sport. Free WLAN. Enough said. Full score in my eyes. NOTICE: they don't serve food except bar food like peanuts etc. Just an observation.

I haven't had their food. But their drinks are great and the prices are right! Not a lot of good margaritas around, but they make a passable margarita even. Personally though I drink where the locals drinks. This is not really a tourist bar. But they'll serve tourists as well. It's a sailor themed establishment.

Very good pizza, but pasta carbonara was not so good.- I think it's need to have more sause. Also at 8 pm on Sunday there was no more Tiramisu, it was strange. But grilled pineapple was very tasty. The food was prepared quite quickly, we didn't have to wait long.

Best pizza on the island! We had 8 ppl. Friendly staff. English menu is available.

The only good thing was when an actual wild weasel 🐱 entered the restaurant and it had lightend up the atmosphere and we had fun, that is why we give ⭐️⭐️, instead of only ⭐️! It was really bad experience, they have mixed-up our order twice, we were waiting for our food for 1h and when it arrived it was tasteless. Other guests around had the same experience.

Found this on my last night in Ponta Delgado - glad we went. We didn’t have a reservation, but they sat us at a quiet 2 seater in the corner. The server was very friendly and we were able to communicate well enough in English, they also have an English menu. Quiet place, right along the water, with a nice vibe. Food was decent, we got one pizza which was about 14” I’d say, normal personal size pizza. Good crust and topping options. Split a caprese salad, ordered pasta, soda, sparkling sangria, and two coffees. Came out to be around 45€ which was reasonable for the experience. I’d recommend this place and recommend that you make reservations, as it seems might be customary around the island.

Lovely staff. The pizza looked good although we ordered from main plates. The place is casual but demands exorbitant prices for a glass of wine and coffee. The same is true with main dishes and sides. We love the spirit of the staff and hope the owner thinks of the customers. We may be locals or tourists, but the prices are not justifiable. Hope they appreciate the customers and create sustainable prices.

This restaurant is a shame, and it’s a pity it has a good location and the ambience is quiet. The waitress need a bit more of training and I don’t think she really understands the language, but I don’t think is her fault. The worse are some dishes that they offer, really never, ever under any circumstances order the tomato soup, it’s literally a very cheap pizza tomato sauce, from the can, literally!!! I can’t understand how they can have the face to serve this. If you are too lazy to do a proper soup, just don’t have it in the menu.

We didn’t have reservations but our party of 7 were seated within a few minutes. This was a Tuesday night in July. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. We ordered the Truffle & Fungi, Tropical, Margarita, Italian Flower, and Acorean pizza. All were fantastic! The pizza bread was light and delicious. Toppings were fresh and flavorful.

A small local hidden gem with very welcoming service. I ordered vegitable soup, garlic bread, grilled salamon and chocolate mouse. All the food was amazing, served quickly. The service was amazing and super friendly. The atmosphere is more like a "friend's home". Definitely will go back and definitely recommended.

If you want to eat real Italian pizza, then this is definitely not the restaurant for you. The pizza is okay, although overpriced for its quality, but this place deserves a high rating because of the service. Our waiter last night was perfect – smiling, welcoming, attentive, professional, simply perfect! And if you’re hungry and just want to fill up, then this place is more than excellent.

Starter and main dish came together and really fast, so the food got cold. I would suggest to wait some few minutes between the starter and the main dish.

“Lan’s Pizzaria in Ponta Delgada quickly became our absolute favorite place to eat – we ended up coming here almost every day because it feels so warm, familiar, and welcoming. The team is incredibly friendly (a special thank you to Catarina!), and the service was always fast and attentive. We truly felt at home every single time. The food was consistently delicious – from pizza and pasta to exotic vegetarian dishes, everything was fresh and flavorful. On top of that, the prices were very fair, which makes it even more enjoyable. Lan’s isn’t a big or fancy restaurant, but that’s exactly what makes it so charming. It feels authentic, cozy, and full of heart. If you’re looking for a place with amazing food and a family-like atmosphere, Lan’s is the place to go. We can’t recommend it highly enough!” Michael & Nicole Martin & Anna

I seldom write reviews, but here it’s necessary: We had a very mediocre pizza for 18€ and a thai curry with very little value for money and little resemblence to what you would expect from this dish. Compared to other options in Ponta Delgada, this was a very „pragmatic“ dining experience that gives you calories - but not food. The waiter was very friendly though, which bumps it up to 2 stars.

Cute little place. Food is a bit different. I had a cheeseburger on a plate (no bun), price 4,55 €, and my boyfriend had a Lan's burger (with pineapple and other ingredients), price 3,95 € I think. Both were delicious. I love this place. Service was fast.

Good food, very personal service. They noticed we were out of sauce and before we could ask for new one, they already brought it. Pizza's are nice but they are very cheesy. I am very critcal when it comes to pizzas. So if you are not into so much cheese, its best to let them know. As they make it all fresh. Edit: We came back a couple of times and were greeted very friendly. As said before, when you ask for less cheese, they do that for you. The cakes are great as well.

Delicious food and service! We got fish of the day and a beef steak - everything cooked to perfection! The staff are very friendly and make you feel like home. Plus, house wine is delicious as well! Highly recommend!

Great Place to dig in. We had fresh fish (perfectly grilled on point, but unfortunately to much butter added) with marvellous shrimps (the reduction of red wine, garlic and pepper is outstanding). The salad could use some dressing. The restaurant is run by a groovy crew, always having an open eye for the guests. Highly recommended!

Friendly and delicious meal. We ordered a sausage, grilled squid and limpets.

Very nice and small restaurant which is a bit hidden. As starter tried the water yams which taste like potatoes and was very good. For main course, I ordered a burger on the plate which does not look impressive, the portionsize was good and the burgerpatty seems to be homemade and was delicious. Only the fries could be more crispy and need a pinch of salt. Fried fish was good, a bit too big portion but tasty. As dessert ordered a "dog de la casa" housecream with coockiecrumble, very sweet and very delicioucs. On the other side the pationfruitpuddig which was good too. My recommendation for de creamdessert, put a bit of fresh passionfruit on top of the cream. This would make the dessert more fruity and the sweetness would be somewhat tempered by the acidity of the fruit. 🥰

We were made to feel like locals. Good quality tasty unpretentious food delivered by delightful staff. Memorable for all the right reasons. Great value for money.

Adega Regional can best be described as visiting family. From the moment you walk in, the owner and staff make you feel completely at home — welcoming you with genuine warmth and kindness. The food is traditional Azorean cuisine at its best: comforting, authentic, and absolutely delicious every single time. The cozy atmosphere adds to the charm, making each visit feel special and familiar. Amadeu, the owner, has a wonderful way of bringing a smile to everyone who walks through the door. His hospitality and joy are contagious, and it’s clear how much love goes into everything at Adega Regional. Highly recommend — this restaurant is always at the top of my list whenever I’m visiting São Miguel, Açores.

Fantastic food and friendly service! Great variety of food. So eating for everyone. Nice wine list and service that makes you feel at home. Very happy to have found this place. My image shows the signature pork steak meal - which was delicious - but others in my party got the chicken and shrimp meal which got amazing reviews from my party.

Good and tasty food. One portion of fried mackerel was enough for two, not soo hungry people. Comes with potatoes - and we thought with some potato bean mash. It does not. It is extra and not so tasty. You can skip it. Waitress does not speak or does not want to speak English so you are going based on fingers crossed. She added a tip in our verbal only bill but is ok cz the mackerel was nice. Nothing else in the menu looked appealing to us as travelers, or value for money.

Be prepared to queue! However it’s definitely worth waiting for. Amazing food, staff is friendly. Bring cash as they dont take card. Definitely recommend this place.

Amazing food! If you're with a group, great to get a bit of everything. We had the tuna, beans, every version of potato, pickles, mackerel and cheese (with hot sauce) all amazing washed down with a beer or Kima! For those who can't have wheat/are coeliac, the staff were fantastic for knowing what was and wasn't ok and being super clear!

The food is just great! The best beef stew ever, so tasty! The service is not excellent but the family food they serve is definitely worth it. I had to way 45 minutes for a table to be free because they just have 4 and it's usually very busy. I'll suggest to go there early but don't worry if you have to wait it worth every minute. Prices are fair and the Especial beer is so refreshing! They also have delicious sweet bean pasties as dessert.

It was a super hot and muggy afternoon and it was overly uncomfortably hot in there! We couldn't wait to get up. A/C was off since the door was open. The restaurant had 4 (6 people) tables and my friend and I were seated with a family at one table. Wednesday is their busiest day because that is the day you can get octopus (stewed with potatoes). But if you don't order at least the day before your octopus you will not be able to get it on that Wednesday! So order ahead if this is what you want. They are technically not a restaurant but a beer house so they only serve food in the afternoon and not evenings. Do try their special drink of local wine with orange pop - not to be missed. Its like a strong Sangria. We had the stewed octopus. It was good but very salty like many other fish dishes I found on the island. Therefore 4 stars instead of 5. They are known for their very fresh grilled large sardines. If I go again, that's what I would try.

I'd rather keep this place a secret but a local was kind enough to recommend this tasty spot so I'll pass it on. Chicharros are the usual order here but do not sleep on the beef stew. Seriously.

Very small place and very popular with locals, so you know it's good. Very cheap (mostly 6 EUR per dish) filling, good tasting fresh food with a similar atmosphere to an english cafe/chip shop. The menu is very simple with a dish of the day, and food very filling and the staff very welcoming. A little tricky trying to find the place, but it serves food from 12:00 - 15:00. Shame I found this place so late on my holiday as I wanted to try the whole menu. The food in the picture is the fried sardines menu, and it was absolute heaven.

Had a decent meal here. I arrived a few minutes before they opened but they let me come in and wait at the bar until they were ready which I appreciated since it was cold and rainy outside. The food was good. I got the beef enchiladas and really enjoyed them, but the rice and little amount of beans were not "Mexican" in my opinion. It was also pretty pricey for what I got, but maybe that's just par for the course for Ponta Delgada restaurants.

We went with a lot of expectations, but once we were there the prices were super high, but anyways we ordered same food and margarita. The margarita wasn't good enough and served in a simple glass, normally is served in a different kind of cup. Taste so so... We ordered nachos, 1 chicken burrito and enchiladas. The burrito was super simple, just the roll bread and bowling chicken... nothing else inside or sauce at all. Enchiladas was ok, and the nachos very normal amount for the price. Definitely quality could be much better for the high prices. The place is very beautiful and good music, but honestly... Im sure they can do it much better for the price and amazing location. Very disappointment.

We ate here twice, once on our first night and we both agreed we wanted to come back when we returned to Ponta Delgada at the end of our holiday becauseit was so good. The food was reallt tasty, good cocktails and reasonably priced.

Starters were really good! Main courses 3,5/5. Really nice service! Not maybe the most authentic mexican food but really tasty basic food. The wings were really tasty 👍🏼 little expencive

Cool spot. Food was good. Tortilla soup was maybe the best I had, surprisingly. Good, cheap margaritas, nice atmosphere inside. I'd reccommend and go again.

The restaurant had mixed rates for the same menu. They told us 6.8 for a piña colada jar and then they wanted to charge us 21.80. Frankly the food was not Mexican style and the music was super loud

We were happy to find Mexican food in the Azores. In addition to delicious guacamole and fresh chips the burritos and enchiladas were great. The drinks were also fresh and flavorful, the Margaritas Limao were delicious and organic, no syrups. The service was also very friendly for the Azores.

Authentic Sushi Gem After a year in Japan, we were impressed by the flavorful chef’s specialties—truly authentic. The gin and tonic was perfect too. They forgot the ginger, but everything else was great. Tip is included in the check. Highly recommended!

Amazing restaurant! Super fresh sushi and one of the best ones I tried! Come early! It does get busy

One of the best quality sushi I've ever encountered. Also, the Poke bowl was so well balanced and flavoured, with a top quality. Truly a place to visit for demanding sushi lovers

Nice place with great service, would recommend to anyone coming to Ponta Delgada! Really some of the best sushi I've had in a long time. Definitely go check it out!

This is a very small yet impressive sushi restaurant. The sushi bar was open so you could see the people making the sushi behind it. There were only about 8 tables in the restaurant, making it very intimate and cozy (might be better to reserve as it did get full). The wall art is beautiful. The food is incredibly fresh. We had a wide variety of sushi and sake along with it. Great value, great food, and great service.

So, so fresh and beautiful - and so very tasty. Good value for money, too, we’ll be back!

This is my favorite sushi restaurant in Ponta Delgada. Cozy, great background music, well decorated. But the main reason I go there religiously since 2021 is the food and Leo and Vitor, the sushi chefs. They are great at their craft, and you will be served delicious food in no time. It's not a very big place, so if you are going for dinner it might be better to book a table in advance. Had no trouble so far getting tables for lunch, but then again I almost only go on weekdays. Supremely highly recommended

This has been our favorite restaurant/bar on the island so far! BEST chicken wings I’ve ever had, incredible cod fish croquette, and the drink selection is amazing. The owner is awesome! The bartenders and servers are so nice and sweet — thank you to Rodrigo, Carla, and Jessica for the great hospitality as well! We’ve been here every night while in Ponta Delgada (and we’ll be back)!

Rodrigo and the owner were so helpful picking out great wines for our table of 7. They were flexible and the results were fantastic! We had a cheese platter and 2 different wines. Just the right amount of attention and perfection! I will definitely come back!

Luis and Jessica are amazing! This restaurant has a great atmosphere and great food. You need to stop by if you're in the area!

SO fun! Service was amazing. Visiting from the US and this place did not disappoint. The codfish appetizers were fantastic. Loved the atmosphere!!! Drinks were great (ordered white wine and beer). Came with friends and met new ones at the restaurant!!

A nice restaurant with a tapas menu. The atmosphere was nice and the staff and owner also helpful. The food was good enough but not memorable.

All the food was delicious. The garlic bread, cheese platter, and crisp bread were so delicious. Garlic shrimp is also very fragrant

I would 10000% highly recommend this place. The atmosphere was great, the food was even better. Everything we tried was amazing. The owner and other employees were extremely accommodating for us both times we went. They even recommended us a great wine to try. The food comes out very quickly and is AMAZING! Definitely a spot to try.

Burger quality can't be compared to McDonald's or so. They don't miss what you order and everything is so fast!! But it's so embarassing to have to wait in the long line, the same as every other costumer that hasn't ordered, even after already ordering the food on the self-service machines. The staff is great, very kind, but the ordering logistic wasn't planned that well. Considering the fact that this is an international fast food chain, it's disappointing. Note: I would choose this over other burger fast food restaurants, still.

the whopper was really bad. it was a cold sandwich with way too much mayo inside. it ruined the whole burger. the fries were the best i have eaten in my 12 day stay on this island. crispy, warm and the only reason going back to this burger king. i love burger king, but here maybe the management should check the quality of the burgers and how they are made. bad service - the cashier should keep her attitude to herself and not eyeroll her costumers. maybe you can do better burgers instead of serving guests?

The worst Burger King I've ever been to. The order display wasn't working and the staff didn't call out our number, so when we finally realized that our food was ready it was cold. Plus they forgot to prepare one of our burgers, but that was actually a plus since at least this one we fresh and warm

efficient service and very helpful staff. positive overall and within a nice shopping centre

Everithing is good, just one thing it is kinda problematic is that sometimes they miss some of the stuff we ask for 🙃

Great food and service. Also the food court is superbe and always clean

Food handler not wearing protective gloves! Really BK?

Noisy all night both inside and from outside uncomfortable bed, no night table or light at bed, lax security. Contactless check in/out.

(Translated by Google) Don't book at this hotel or whatever; There is the possibility that they will leave you hanging less than 10 days before going and without the possibility of booking for the same price. We wanted to go and complain but it is managed by a certain Raja who doesn't even answer the phone. It is also on Airbnb with another apartment. Eye! (Original) No reservéis en este hotel o lo que sea; existe la posibilidad de que os dejen colgados a menos de 10 días de ir y sin posibilidades de reservar por el mismo precio. Queríamos ir a quejarnos pero está gestionado por un tal Raja que no coge ni siquiera el teléfono. También está en Airb’nb con otro apartamento. ¡Ojo!

(Translated by Google) Phew... Very dirty, door cannot be opened from the inside only with a lot of force.... (hostel owner unfortunately difficult to reach) Toilet was clogged... And it's very loud inside (you can hear every step squeaking) and outside too... For example, one night I was woken up at 6 a.m. by the screaming of a junkie... The stand just screamed around and couldn't be packed for half an hour...despite the windows being closed...and the smell of mold everywhere...so never again The only positive thing is the location 1 minute walk to Portals de cidade the gate and 3 minutes to the port... (Original) Puuuh ... Sehr Dreckig, Tür lässt sich von innen nicht aufmachen nur mit viel Gewalt .... (Hostelinhaberin leider schwer erreichbar) Klo war verstopft... Und es ist seeeeeeehr laut innen (quietschen jeden Schritt hört man) und außen Auch.... Zb 1 Nacht wurde ich um 06 Uhr von dem Geschrei eines Junkies geweckt... Der Stand einfach da schrie herum ne halbe Std unpackbar ...trotz geschlossenen Fenstern...und schimmelgeruch überall ...also nie wieder Das einzig Positive ist der Standort 1 min Fußmarsch zu Portals de cidade dem Tor und 3 Minuten zum Hafen ...

(Translated by Google) I put one star because I can't put less. 48 hours before my trip, after making a reservation paid through Booking, they canceled it without further explanation. Terrible service. (Original) Pongo una estrella porque no puedo poner menos. A 48 horas de mi viaje, después de hacer una reserva pagada por mediación de Booking me la cancelan sin mayor explicación. Fatal servicio.

(Translated by Google) Nice place, large rooms, 2 bathrooms, a shared kitchen. The entrance, however, is not easy to find, just a door without a sign. You have to call the manager to open the door. (Original) Endroit agréable, grandes chambres, 2 salles de bains, une cuisine commune. L'entrée n'est par contre pas évidente à trouver, juste une porte sans écriteau. Il faut appeler le gérant pour qu'il vous ouvre.

(Translated by Google) a little dirty (Original) Un poco sucio