A family-run oceanfront seafood restaurant with a veranda over the water in the fishing village of Porto de São Mateus, serving daily catch including crabs, lobster, grilled fish priced per fish, fish soup and octopus salad. A meal runs about EUR 20-32 (approx USD 22-35).
Beira Mar is a family-run oceanfront seafood restaurant in the fishing village of Porto de São Mateus on Terceira island, built around a veranda positioned directly over the water. The kitchen serves the day's catch in a range of formats: crabs and lobster from local waters, grilled fish priced per fish rather than by fixed menu item, a traditional fish soup, and an octopus salad alongside grilled prawns. The dining room and veranda have a casual, breezy fishing-village character, with the sound of the sea audible from most tables and a relaxed noise level suited to long seafood lunches; no dress code applies. The wine list favours crisp Portuguese whites suited to shellfish and grilled fish. A meal runs about EUR 20-32 (approx USD 22-35), reflecting the premium of fresh crab and lobster. Reservations are recommended on weekends, when the veranda's limited seating fills quickly with both local families and visitors drawn to the oceanfront setting.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Daily, lunch and dinner |
| Reservations | Recommended on weekends |
| Address | Canada dos Arrifes, 2, 9700-554 São Mateus da Calheta, Terceira, Portugal |
Signature dishes
- Grilled fish (priced per fish)
- Fish soup
- Octopus salad
- Grilled prawns
Good to know
- Known for
- Fresh Azorean seafood; known for oceanfront veranda
Weather through the year in Portugal
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Average daytime temperature in °C. Figures are for Portugal.
Location
Canada dos Arrifes, 2, 9700-554 São Mateus da Calheta, Terceira, Portugal
38.6423, -27.2830 View on map
Highlights
- Veranda seating directly over the water in Porto de São Mateus
- Fresh crab and lobster from local waters
- Grilled fish priced per fish, based on the day's catch
- Octopus salad and grilled prawns
Tips for visiting
- Ask the price of grilled fish before ordering, since it is priced per fish rather than fixed
- Request veranda seating for the oceanfront view
- Reserve ahead on weekends when the terrace fills quickly
- Crab and lobster carry a premium price compared to the grilled fish options
Accessibility
The restaurant is on the waterfront in Porto de São Mateus; the veranda may have level changes typical of a seaside structure, and specific wheelchair access is not confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Is seating available right over the water?
Yes, the restaurant has a veranda positioned directly over the water in the fishing village of Porto de São Mateus.
How is the fish priced?
Grilled fish is priced per fish based on the day's catch rather than a fixed menu price.
Should I book ahead?
Reservations are recommended on weekends, when the oceanfront veranda tends to fill quickly.