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Restaurant, snack bar or Cafe, owner/management description.(....)

It includes comments from restaurant managers/owners about their restaurant / cafe:

There are over 50 places to buy snacks or meals in Santa Maria:

SOME RESTAURANTS WILL BE OPEN FOR XMAS & NEW YEAR :
Make enquiries about prices. Book a table early, don't leave it until the last minute, otherwise you may be disappointed.

There are some restaurants and cafe's which are more popular than others, but it doesn't mean to say that some of the local places to eat aren't worth a visit.

Using this description as a guide, it may help you find your way around Santa Maria in the daytime and help you to decide whether to eat at a particular restaurant / cafe:

BEACH FRONT:

Barracuda Restaurante :
The best carpaccio
The best price & quality
Good choice of meals
Sea views along beach
Contact : David
Tel : (00238) 242 8010

Pizza and Pasta : Pizza, Sandwiches, Breakfast, Pasta, situated on beach next to Barracuda Restaurant.

Beach Caravan (it's a caravan near pier), small snacks available during day time hours.

Gelataria Sol - Doce (Pier) : Snack Bar & Tea, Ice Cream & Crepes at pier (ponatao).

Kioske....... small kiosk offering snacks and cool drinks on the beach, next to Morabeza Beach Club.

Morabeza Beach Club.........relax and enjoy a cool drink or have a lucnchtime meal. On the beach in front of the Morabeza hotel

Cretcheu (Pier) .......... pizza, pasta and fresh fish and other meat dishes.

Atlantis Restaurant ....... lovely breakfast and choice of food during the evenings. Situated on the beach.

La Tortuga ......... situated in blue building behind Barracuda Restaurant.

Hotel Restaurants where you can have a meal, hotels are along the beach:

Hotel Morabeza:
Non-hotel guests welcome. Downstairs Restaurant provides a choice of either half board menu/european classical foods. Upstairs, exotic dishes (upstairs closed Mon & Sat).
Check out the Entertainment Page of this website for what goes on here.
web: www.hotelmorabeza.com
E: info@hotelmorabeza.com
T: (002238) 242 1020

Hotel Belorizonte & Novorizonte: no information available

Hotel Djadsal (Djadsal Holiday Cub): Restaurant Central is open to non-hotel guests, breakfast, lunch and dinner. Speak to the Reception on entering hotel. Pizza Grille open in evenings, access via beach or side road.Closed July 2011.web: www.hoteldjadsal.com
E: recepcao@hoteldjadsal.com
T: (00238) 242 1170

Hotel Odjo d'Agua : will update info when available

Hotel Crioula: Non Hotel guests welcome.
Lunch with one drink 15euros p.p.
Evening meal with one drink 30euros p.p.
Additional drinks can be purchased at the Bar.
T: 242 1622

Hotel Sobrado: Entrance into Santa Maria.
Typical Cape Verdean nights twice per week.
Tel: (00238) 242 1720
Email: hotelsobrado@hotmail.com

Hotel Da Luz : (opposite May O'Leary's)
Meals available.
Contact : Jose Da Luz
Tel: (00238) 242 1138
Email: hoteldaluz@hotmail.com
Web: www.hoteldaluzaltervista.org

Restaurante/Bar Ponta Preta Opens 3rd January 08.
Situated over on the west coast just further up from the Riu Hotel.
Superb new restaurant on beach front at Ponta Preta. Under same management as the famous Cafe Criolo in Santa Maria town centre. Local & international cuisine.
Contact : Carlos
Tel : (00238) 242 1774
Mob : (00238) 9953690

RUA 15 de AGOSTO :-
Same road as Porto Antigo (front line road) :

Lanchonette d'Angela
Now in the previously named Aquarium Restaurants just up from square.
Lunch - self service choice.
Evening meal menu.
Sunday - traditional plate. BBQ special on Saturday and Sunday.
Open Xmas Day from 3p.m.
Tel : (00238) 9931180
Email: lanchoneteangela@hotmail.com
Tel : (00238)

Gigi- Italan pasta and pizza restaurant outside Porto Antigo 1.

Boa Boca ........Fresh fish and local Cape Verdean dishes outside Porto Antigo 1.

Mar e l'Eau: Situated just passed Porto Antigo, now offering traditional meals

Papaias Cafe-Deli Restaurant :

Enter the complex of Porto Antigo 1 which will lead your to Restaurant /Bar Papaias, with outside sunset terrace overlooking the ocean at Porto Antigo Harbour.
Menu available from 8a.m. ...new menu being designed. Hot and Cold Snacks, refreshing cool cocktails and friendly staff.A warm welcome awaits you at PAPAIAS CAFE DELI - RESTAURANT. Email: papaiasal@gmail.com

Snack Bar Bilu :
Between Hotel Odjo d'Agua and outdoor market.
Typical Cabo Verdean dishes.
Try our traditional food.

RUA 1 de JUNHO
(Same road as the Caixa Economica Bank)

Padaria Dado & Pastelaria:
Local food, breakfast dishes, catchupa, plate of the day, patisserie, sandwiches, chips etc.
Email: padariadado@yahoo.com.br
Tel : (00238) 242 1516

Ao Caranguejo
Ialian pasta and pizza dishes

Cultural Cafe - on Square, local seafood and more

Funana d' Vila - situated on the Square - local seafood and more

Snack Bar Daly: off side street.

Pizza, snacks, croquete, plate of the day.
Close at 10p.m. Closed all day Monday
Contact: Minervino Evora
Tel: (00238) 9930646
Email: minervinoevora@hotmail.com

Americos Restaurante - off side street - Fish & meat restaurant. With a new Patisserie Chef in the Restaurant and a new Patisserie opening Feb/Mar.
Charcoal grilled meats and steak a favourite.
Thursdays - cachupa speciality.
Seating for 120 people. Open 12-3p.m. & 6 - 10p.m.
Closed over Xmas (24th & 25th & New Year 31st & 1st).
Contact : Americo Soares
Email: soaresamerico@gmail.com
Tel: (00238) 242 1011

Leonardo Restaurante / Cafe - off side street
Specialities : Pasta, Italian Style
Open : 12.30 - 3p.m. & 7p.m. - 10.30p.m.
Contact : Alessandro
Bookings / Enquiries can be made by phone : (00238) 9810057

Italiano (Paradise)Spagghetteria

NHA Terra - on the corner opposite BCA bank.
Specialities : Cape Verdean dishes. Good food at good prices.
Open 8a.m. - 11p.m. for breakfasts, brunch, lunch, tea and evening meal.
Entertainment : Music on Sunday evenings.
Contact : Hilton Lopes
Tel: (00238) 242 1109
Fax : (00238) 242 1534
Email: nhaterra@hotmail.com
Web: www.caboverde.com

RUA AMILCAR CABRAL:
(Entrance into Santa Maria from Espargos onto Rua Amilcar Cabral).

Enacol Garage / Cafe :
Breakfast,lunch, snacks, plate of the day, chips, sandwiches. Hot and cold drinks. Mini market.
Open Xmas Day.
Tel: (00238) 242 8111

Giorgio's Ristorante - now only open as a bakery Mon - Sat 8a.m. - 1p.m. rear of Enacol Garage

Porto do Vento Restaurant / Bar : Rear of Enacol Garage, on new road.
Opened April 07. The building was designed with Feng-shui philosophy.
Come taste typical foods and drink cocktails.
Rooms to let.
Email: ciotti@teleline.es
Email: ciotti@terra.es
web: www.portadovento.com
Tel : (00238) 242 1777

Bar A Onda (Djadsal building)

Qui Pizza - take away

Vasco da Gamma (Djadsal)

Turi Fogo (or Zum Fisherman):- just off main road.
Serves fresh fish and catch of the day.
Open 7 days a week during winter.
Closed Saturdays during summer.
Closed the months of August and September.

Aly Baba : Fastfood -
Hamburger, Kebabe, Chawarma, Plato Africano, Galinha, Interno e Perna, Fataya, Tosta.
Open daily.
Email: babaaly2000@yahoo.fr
Tel : (00238) 9971319

Chicken Avalanche: (off side street)
Grilled chicken, Chawama, Cachupa, Hamburger, Grilled fish.
Open Xmas Day
Tel: (00238) 242 1936
Email: veralamp@hotmail.com

Restaurant Oliveira : Traditional Sao Nicolau food.
Breakfast Catchupa, soups, griled fish, lamb.
Rice dishes & lobster.
Cape Verdean nights.

Chez Pastis ........... bit more pricey but good food

Nocturno ........ re-opened under new name. Small restaurant

Pastelaria Relax : Restaurant / Diner
Breakfasts, pattisserie, pizza, good choice of menu. Outdoor & indoor seating.
Open all day, closed Mondays.
Rooms to let.
Contact : Manuel Duarte
Email: majoduarte@cvtelecom.cv

Tam Tam (Cafe Bar): An Irish owned Cafe / Bar with a unique blend of African and European style. We offer the famous Irish hospitality in a cosy environment...your home from home. Tasty food at great prices makes us a winner every time, but don't take our word for it, come and see for yourself. Tam Tam, come as a quest...leave as a friend.

Cafe Creolo: Opposite Artisans Centre - top end on side road.
Long established cafe/restaurant in Santa Maria town centre. Wide menu includes wonderful fresh fish and seafood, along with typical Cape Verdean dishes. All at very reasonable prices. Open 8a.m. till late.
Closed Sundays - Not open Xmas Day.
Contact: Carlos
Tel: (00238) 242 1774
Mob: (00238 9953690

Bons Amigos - off side street at far end of road.

ROAD AT REAR OF CVTelecom BUILDING:

Onda Setima: Meat dishes. Seafood dishes. Traditional dishes. Appetizers. Light Plates. Fish. Noodles. Desserts.
Contact:
Tel:
Email:

Onda Crystalina......... Local dishes, served in the old May O'Leary's.

There are a few other local places, they are just a few more streets back from the main area :

Djon Banana : Seafood, rump steak, fillet of fish, traditional cape verdean plate.
Open every day (including Xmas Day)
Tel: (00238) 9931593

Nelson Lopes: (situated near Water Station)
Grilled Chicken, Seafood (Octopus, Fish-Atum/Serra), Cachupa, Hamburger, Pork and other dishes.
Tel : (00238) 242 1157

ka Toy - closed

Da Luz:
Typical Senagalese food. Chicken, Cuzcuz, Gumada, Mafe, Supucanha.
Tel : (00238) 9929454

Susanna - closed

Ponta Preta - opened in Jan.08. Situated north of Riu Hotel on the famous Ponta Preta Beach.
Open: 10a.m. - 6p.m.
Closed Mondays.
Contact : Carlos, at Cafe Creolo.

Other Restaurants are due to open in the near future, they will be added to the list.

Bombay Brasserie - Opened April 17th - Situated in the Aqua Marine Shopping Mall in a small alley (between the BCA bank & Morabeza Hotel). Authentic Indian Cuisine. Specialities include tandoori dishes. Special lunch menu.

Rosticcera da Marino, Italian cafe which does spit roast chicken, pork etc and has a good selection of hams and cheese.Situated on the same road as Socol......however they have closed for the summer.

INFORMATION COLLATED BY: www.capeverdetips.co.uk