We arrived just before the "Cozido" was scheduled to be delivered and were surprised that guests that arrived after us were served first. They were accompanied by a local tour guide so they must visit on a frequent basis so therefore the preferred treatment was given. Optically it didn't sit right with us. Also they were given a dessert that was not made available to other customers. Looking a little shady.

Situated just outside the thermals spas in the town of Furnas. Famous for their Cozida das Caldeiras, which is the stew of pork, beef, chicken, sausage, potato’s, kale, and cabbage. The stew is cooked underground in the volcanic thermal heat. The restaurant is typical San Miguel local restaurant. Service was good. Full bar and restaurant is very good.

We arrived before lunch time and got a table for 2 without booking and after we got seated in a matter of seconds the place was packed. We took the stew made in natural ovens heated by volcanic activity. It was delicious and definitely worth to try.

more than 1 hour waiting between starter and main dish...
service in slow motion, random service of the tables, people arriving later getting served first for the same dishes

The food was below any standards, the main dish was served right after we got our soup so our fries became cold. We couldn't sit outside eating, only inside, even though there was lots of space outside, but after we finished eating another couple did get their food outside. Not cosy at all. Only good thing: reasonable prices. No flavour in the food, burger overcoocked and burned, fries underfried, etc etc etc.... The staff was rude, and they were running 35 guests with 2 persons. To avoid at all times, even if you are staying on the camping next door.