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Restaurant in São Mateus da Calheta
What should I order at Beira Mar Restaurant São Mateus?
What to order
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Fish Of The Day
Mentioned several times as a top choice, often served with vegetables, potatoes, and sweet potatoes, and described as fresh, delicious, and highly recommended.
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Fish And Shrimp Skewers
Recommended by multiple reviewers for being delicious, fresh, and a great seafood option, with one reviewer specifically calling them highly recommended.
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Lapas
Frequently recommended as a must-try starter; reviewers describe them as tasty, fresh, and a classic island dish with generous portions.
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Seafood Bread Soup
Praised for its rich flavor and satisfying bread-bowl presentation, with one reviewer calling it their favorite dish and a special highlight of the meal.
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Grilled Octopus
Repeatedly mentioned as fresh and tasty, with reviewers highlighting its tenderness and saying they would return specifically to try it again.
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Fish Stew For Two
Called 'to die for' by one reviewer and reserved in advance by another, making it one of the most enthusiastically praised dishes.
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Squid
Recommended for being exceptionally well prepared, with one reviewer saying it was the best they’ve ever eaten.
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Limpets
Mentioned positively by several reviewers as a tasty seafood starter, often described as fresh and worth trying.
Details
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 3 PM, 6:30 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 3 PM, 6:30 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 3 PM, 6:30 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 3 PM, 6:30 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 3 PM, 6:30 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 3 PM, 6:30 to 10 PM |
About Beira Mar Restaurant São Mateus
Beira Mar Restaurant São Mateus is a restaurant in São Mateus da Calheta, serving fish and seafood with some meat options. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh fish, seafood soup, grilled limpets, barnacles, and the harbor or sea views from the terrace and rooftop seating. The atmosphere is described as casual and cozy, with a local feel that draws groups, tourists, and solo diners. The price range is €20–30, and many reviews mention good value for the freshness and portions.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Beira Mar Restaurant São Mateus known for?
It is best known for very fresh fish, especially the fish of the day, which guests often pick at the counter before it is grilled. Reviewers also repeatedly praise the seafood soup, grilled limpets, barnacles, and the harbor-side view that makes the meal feel tied to the sea.
What dishes are most recommended at Beira Mar Restaurant São Mateus?
The most recommended dishes include fish of the day, fish stew for two, fish kebabs with shrimp, grilled octopus, hake fillets, and squid skewers. Reviewers also call out the grilled Swordfish, Afonsinho, and the lapas, with several saying the sweet potatoes and vegetables served alongside the fish are excellent.
What is the atmosphere like at Beira Mar Restaurant São Mateus?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and local, with a small dining room and terrace seating overlooking the harbor or sea. It suits groups and tourists, but reviewers also mention it works well for solo dining because the service is attentive and the setting is relaxed.
Is Beira Mar Restaurant São Mateus good value, and what is the price range?
The listed price range is €20–30, and reviewers often describe the food as a great price for how fresh it is. People mention generous portions, reasonable prices, and meals like fish for two or seafood soup that feel worth it for the quality and location.
Do you need a reservation at Beira Mar Restaurant São Mateus?
Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner because the restaurant often gets busy, especially in the evening. Several reviews say the place fills up quickly, and even walk-ins were sometimes seated only because they arrived early or got lucky with a short wait.
Is parking available at Beira Mar Restaurant São Mateus?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Beira Mar Restaurant São Mateus kid-friendly?
Yes, Beira Mar Restaurant São Mateus is good for kids.
