Restaurante O Chico
About
A restaurant on São Miguel (Azores), Restaurante O Chico sits at R. da Ponte 5 in Mosteiros, a village on the island's western edge. The kitchen turns out grilled fish and seafood, the kind of cooking that defines tables across the archipelago.
With 644 reviews to its name, the restaurant has built a steady following among diners on this side of the island. Mosteiros puts it well away from the main resort strip, close to the western coast and within reach of Ponta Delgada, Furnas and Ribeira Grande for anyone touring the island by car. Limpets, tuna and caldeirada fish stews are common across the archipelago, and most islands make their own cheese, so the menu here sits comfortably within that tradition.
Opening hours run from 08:30 to 15:00 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Tuesday is the day the kitchen closes. That daytime schedule suits an early lunch or a late breakfast rather than an evening meal.
Booking ahead is sensible in summer, when Mosteiros draws visitors and tables fill quickly. The Azores lie in the path of Atlantic weather systems, so rain and wind can arrive fast at any time of year, and a light waterproof jacket is worth carrying. Portuguese is the main language, spoken with distinctive island accents and local vocabulary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of food does Restaurante O Chico serve?
Restaurante O Chico is a restaurant on São Miguel in the Azores, Portugal, so it serves meals to diners on the island. The island's calendar includes Carnival, religious processions and bull-running on a rope, and its ports are departure points for whale-watching trips where sperm whales, dolphins and Cory's shearwater are seen.
When is Restaurante O Chico open?
Restaurante O Chico opens Monday from 08:30 to 15:00, closes on Tuesday, and opens Wednesday through Sunday from 08:30 to 15:00. Those hours apply on São Miguel in the Azores, Portugal.
Where is Restaurante O Chico located on São Miguel?
Restaurante O Chico sits at R. da Ponte 5 in Mosteiros, on the island of São Miguel in the Azores, Portugal. Mosteiros is a village on the western side of the island, and Ponta Delgada is the main city elsewhere on São Miguel.
Do I need to book a table at Restaurante O Chico in advance?
Restaurante O Chico is a restaurant at R. da Ponte 5 in Mosteiros, on São Miguel in the Azores, Portugal, and it opens Wednesday through Sunday from 08:30 to 15:00 as well as Monday at the same times, with Tuesday off. Summer is the driest and warmest season on the island, and the sea is warm enough for swimming from June to September.
How do diners rate Restaurante O Chico?
Restaurante O Chico holds a rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 644 reviews, a solid standing for a restaurant on São Miguel. The island lies in the path of Atlantic weather systems, so showers and wind can arrive quickly at any time of year.
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