Ancoradouro Restaurant

Ancoradouro Restaurant is a gastronomic reference on the island of Pico, specialising in fresh fish and seafood captured in Azorean waters, with a privileged waterfront location that invites leisurely meals with a view of the Atlantic Ocean.

The menu reflects the seasonality and local gastronomic identity: tuna in different preparations, grilled limpets with butter and garlic, octopus with sweet potato, grouper baked and fish stew are some of the dishes that regularly pass through the kitchen. The quality of the raw material — line-caught fish and fresh seafood — is the main argument of the space, which bets on honest and savoury cooking without unnecessary artifices. The wine list includes a selection of Pico Wines, the perfect complement to any fish meal on this island.

The restaurant is suitable for both lunch and dinner, with lunch being the most sought-after meal by visitors arriving from whale watching trips or from hikes through the vines. Early booking is recommended during July and August. Prices are moderate and represent excellent value for money for the quality of the product served. The experience of eating fish of the day with a view of the channel where the sperm whales you may have spotted hours earlier live is, in itself, an unforgettable moment.