All-day breakfast, strong coffee and the best pasteis de nata in town.
A relaxed café for jetlagged mornings and slow afternoons — proper espresso, homemade pastries and shaded outdoor seating.
Ocean Café
Santa Maria
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Sunset Bar & Restaurant
Beachfront dining, cold drinks and tropical cocktails right on Santa Maria beach — the island's favourite sunset spot.
Maluko Restaurant & Music Bar
A simple grill bar with a daily-changing menu of really good fish, steak and chicken — plus live music nights.
O Sole Mio
Homemade gelato, sweet and savoury pancakes, fresh wraps and all-day breakfasts on the Santa Maria strip.
Pim Pam Pum
Beachfront Italian with wood-fired pizza and ocean views.
Nha Terra
Authentic cachupa, grilled lobster and live Cape Verdean music.
Snack Bar Barry
Santa Maria's go-to street-food spot for loaded shawarmas and hefty burgers at local prices.
Hotspot
Sizzling noodle bowls loaded with fresh island veggies, chicken, pork, shrimp and bold Cape Verdean flavour.
Meky's Burger Bar
Homemade gourmet burgers on Santa Maria's main square — brioche buns, 120g patties and bold house sauces.
Sal Grosso
Portuguese tapas, bafas and sharing boards in a warm Santa Maria setting — since 2017.
Vista Del Mar
Relaxed beachfront restaurant on Santa Maria with a huge menu of snacks, burgers, poke bowls, fresh seafood and signature cocktails.
Bom Petisck Restaurante & Bar
Cape Verdean flavours in Santa Maria — fresh fish, octopus, seafood rice and grilled lobster, plus pasta, meat and vegetarian plates.
Bom Gosto
Quick, casual fast food and sandwiches in Santa Maria — crêpes, salads, breakfast plates and cocktails at friendly prices.
Soul Kitchen
Refined Italian and Mediterranean cuisine on Sal — fresh tuna, homemade pasta, lobster and a thoughtful vegetarian menu.
Bistro S-point-Sal
All-day bistro and beach bar on Sal — specialty coffee, brunch, fresh salads, cocktails and a laid-back seaside vibe.
Rigo's Culinary
A laid-back bistro on Sal serving cold beers, tropical cocktails, fresh seafood, pasta and grilled meats with a thoughtful wine list.
Art Kafé
A colourful art café in Santa Maria serving specialty coffee, all-day breakfast, fresh baguettes, burgers and a full food menu with Cape Verdean and European flavours.
Pizaria Alma Doce
Local pizzeria in Santa Maria serving thin-crust favourites — from classic tuna and ham to spicy chorizo and fresh margherita.
Angulo Beach Lunch
Beachfront lunch spot with fresh tuna, signature tataki, loaded burgers, pasta and cold island beers right on the sand.
Cape Fruit
Colourful fruit bar and brunch spot in Santa Maria — pancakes, fresh juices, smoothie bowls, wraps, salads and island-inspired breakfasts.
D Kel Bom
Small local kitchen in Santa Maria with a different home-cooked dish every single day — ask what's cooking today.
Flor d'Sal
Grill, seafood and cocktails — from BBQ kebabs and fresh lobster to vegan curries, burgers and a huge drinks list.
Coconut Room
West African plates of the day — jollof tchep, bean stew, grilled fish and chicken — served 14:00 to 17:30.
Kyle American Diner
Burgers, wraps, loaded fries and rotisserie chicken — proper American diner comfort food in Santa Maria.
Cam's Restauracao
Tuna tataki, grilled lobster, seafood rice and Cape Verdean cachupa — a full seafood and grill menu in Santa Maria.
Tam Tam Restaurante
Relaxed beachfront restaurant with strong coffee, cold beers, cocktails and a full grill menu — from tapas to grilled seafood and pasta.
Senegeal Sabres
Casual fast-food stop in Santa Maria serving burgers, shawarma, fataya and crispy fries at local prices.
Mar Adentro
A relaxed Santa Maria restaurant mixing Portuguese classics, fresh fish and Asian-inspired touches with daily specials.
George's
A Santa Maria favourite for fresh-grilled fish, seafood platters and classic meat dishes served with island warmth.
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