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What to order
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Beef Steak
Recommended multiple times for being well prepared, flavorful, served with a generous amount of various sides, and accompanied by a special homemade sauce.
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Fish (including grilled fish of the day and fish & shrimp kebap)
Frequently praised for its freshness, simplicity, and delicious taste. The fish dishes come with sides like cooked potatoes and vegetables, and some are unique local varieties rarely tried before.
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Chicken Entrees and Chicken Soup
Highly regarded for moistness and flavor. The chicken soup was noted as the best ever by one reviewer, emphasizing the quality of typical local dishes.
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Hamburger Bela Vista
Mentioned as a delicious takeaway option with kind and accommodating service, highlighting the restaurant’s flexibility and quality even for casual meals.
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Clams
Praised as exceptional in a late lunch setting, served alongside a variety of good-quality bread baskets.
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Desserts (homemade)
Described as delicious and a special highlight of the meal, complementing the overall dining experience.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 10 PM |
About Restaurante Bela Vista
Restaurante Bela Vista is a restaurant in Horta, Azores, known for traditional local food, including beef steak, fresh fish, clams, and limpets. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly service, homemade desserts and sauce, and the value for money. The place is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with outdoor seating and a terrace with sea views. It is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and accepts reservations.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Restaurante Bela Vista known for?
It is best known for beef steak and fresh fish, especially grilled fish of the day and fish served with potatoes and vegetables. Reviewers also mention clams, limpets, and a homemade sauce, with several saying the portions are generous and the food is excellent value for money.
What dishes are most recommended at Restaurante Bela Vista?
Reviewers repeatedly highlight the beef steak, clams, grilled fish of the day, and chicken dishes, including a moist chicken entree and a chicken soup that one guest called the best they had ever had. The homemade desserts and coffee also get strong praise, so it is a good place to finish a meal with something sweet.
What is the atmosphere like at Restaurante Bela Vista?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with a traditional, local character and a warm family-run feel. It suits groups, tourists, and solo diners, and the outdoor terrace with ocean views is a recurring highlight for people who want to eat outside.
Is Restaurante Bela Vista good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is €15–20, and multiple reviews say the food is very good value for money. Guests mention generous portions, especially the fish plates and steak with sides, and several call the food-to-price ratio perfect.
Should I make a reservation or plan ahead for Restaurante Bela Vista?
Yes, lunch and dinner reservations are recommended, even though the restaurant accepts reservations. Reviews suggest it can be worth planning ahead for the terrace and for a relaxed meal, especially when you want the sea view or are visiting during a busy lunch or dinner service.
Is parking available at Restaurante Bela Vista?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Restaurante Bela Vista kid-friendly?
Yes, Restaurante Bela Vista is good for kids.
