2 Best Restaurants in Pico, The Azores

Ancoradouro

$$$ Fodor's choice
Come to what’s widely regarded as the finest fish and seafood restaurant in town for hearty portions of expertly prepared local delicacies such as cataplana à ancoradouro (seafood stew), skewers of grilled fish and shrimp, and seafood rice with crab claws, shrimp, mussels, and clams. Though the decor inside is simple, the large terrace with wonderful water views is the place to be.

Casa Âncora

$$$

The open kitchen at this minimalist eatery turns out not only traditional Azorean dishes like grilled octopus and fish soup, but also Azorean fusion cuisine using mainly local products with international inspirations—think fish with lemon risotto and pomegranate. It’s a good place to stop for lunch when driving around the island; when the weather’s warm, you can sit outside on the water’s edge with views of Cais do Pico bay.