Ponta Negra Restaurante e Bar de Praia

Beautiful place with views of the ocean and amazing food. Super friendly staff and really tasty dishes. We had fresh fish and meat, both were excellent. Probably the best restaurant of the island, simply perfect! Hope to be back soon :)

Such a great gem on Santa Maria Island. We had dinner here twice. The views overlook the bay. The owners are so nice and the good is great. Don’t forget to ask about the fresh seafood dishes. We ate here twice, and I just had freshly caught Chopa fish. This is a great place to also enjoy appetizers and drink specials.
They have the cutest host, Gustan the French Bulldog. Don’t miss this special restaurant when you are in San Lorenzo.

Excellent! The tuna fish comes directly from the ocean and it’s so delicious! The team is very nice. Perfect service, amazing location. The best restaurant of Santa Maria’Island for sure.

Amazing food, great atmosphere, and lovely owners.

We went with a group of 14 people and had a better experience at this restaurant than in mainland Portugal. If you're looking for a delicious meal in Santa Maria, look no further!

ps. say hi to their little pup, Gaston!

Lovely spot! We were greeted by such a friendly and helpful owner, who recommended fresh tuna. Best we had in town! Paired very well with the sangria and the pastas to start. Everything was cooked to perfection and the view of the bay and the vineyard covered mountains make this a must visit.

Stopped by for lunch and had a fabulous meal! The tuna Pattie’s are very good as are the fried shrimp. We were also excited to try local beef having seen many grazing in the fields and this did not disappoint. The chef did a fantastic job cooking it to perfection, it was very tender! Yes prices are more expensive here but the quality is better and the view is amazing!

Very good service and very good food, the fish was fresh and cooked properly! Amazing view! High recommended!!

Really nice restaurant! The owner was very friendly and nice. He made everything for us to enjoy our meal. The waiter advised us a dessert that I will never forget, unfortunately I don’t remember the name of that dessert.

We ate here three times during our stay in Santa Maria. We had a great time and the food was excellent. The owners, Pedro and his wife, are lovely people who, despite being very busy, always find time to chat a bit with the customers and make them feel comfortable.

Really nice beach front view with great and friendly service. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. We had the daily fish and the house specialty steak with a plate of local cheese and fresh pineapple. Portions were a bit smaller then most places we had been to which is not bad in itself. Owner came and made sure everything was to our satisfaction. Would recommend.

PN is located with a view of the water (you can hear the wave quietly crash). Owner is incredibly kind and helpful. The food is diverse, fresh and well prepared. Flavor is outstanding. We had fresh seafood (amberjack), linguine with garlic and shrimp, sautéed mushrooms, regional cheese and verde wine. Sunny, warm day. The BEST of everything! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND PN.

NOTE: Ponta N… (apologies for not using the restaurant’s complete name but Googles algorithm will not post the review bc saying this word could be considered offensive and cause anger, insult, or disrespect. It also flagged the adjective describing the linguine).

Pedro runs this beautiful spot in São Lourenço, a stunning bay on the East coast of the island of Santa Maria.
Huge deck overlooking the sea, tasty food (a mix of local and international cuisine) and slow paced vibe. Just breathe in, relax and be nice. Karma is on your side.

Great service and atmosphere. The best tuna I had in town. Highly recommend!

Great Restaurant!!!
+ Great local food (meat, fish, vegetarian) directly from the Azores
+ Situated at the cost road with beautiful view on the ocean
+ Very friendly owner

Incredible service, nice views, great music, and delicious food. “Taste that!”

Great service, food and view right over the water!

Amazing food with a lovely host!
Had a great dinner there

We enjoyed a delicious meal ( smoked tuna). The location itself is incredible. You can't sit better and enjoy a nicer view on Santa Maria than here.

Amazing service and experience just make a reservation first. Absolutely recommend!

My husband and I have had three meals here and all have been exceptionally well prepared and delicious.