Local FavouriteSanta Maria's go-to street-food spot for loaded shawarmas and hefty burgers at local prices.
Snack Bar Barry on Rua Amílcar Cabral is where locals and in-the-know travellers grab a fast, filling bite. Everything comes generously stacked — shawarma with meat, egg, cheese and fries, or a Wellia burger that mixes beef patty with shawarma meat. Cheap, quick and open late, it's perfect after a day on the water or before a night out in Santa Maria.
Fresh fish, tuna specialties, seafood, traditional dishes, quick meals, salads, crepes and drinks in Santa Maria, Sal — full menu with prices in escudos.
All-day breakfasts, crepes, omelettes, wraps, pierogi, salads, homemade gelato and cocktails in Santa Maria, Sal — full menu with prices in escudos.
Beachfront dining, cold drinks and tropical cocktails right on Santa Maria beach — the island's favourite sunset spot.
Wild-West style saloon and restaurant on the Santa Maria beachfront square — full breakfasts, steak burgers, fresh fish, BBQ and live sport every day.
A simple grill bar with a daily-changing menu of really good fish, steak and chicken — plus live music nights.
Beachfront Italian with wood-fired pizza and ocean views.
Authentic cachupa, grilled lobster and live Cape Verdean music.
All-day breakfast, strong coffee and the best pasteis de nata in town.
Sizzling noodle bowls loaded with fresh island veggies, chicken, pork, shrimp and bold Cape Verdean flavour.
Homemade gourmet burgers on Santa Maria's main square — brioche buns, 120g patties and bold house sauces.
Portuguese tapas, bafas and sharing boards in a warm Santa Maria setting — since 2017.
Relaxed beachfront restaurant on Santa Maria with a huge menu of snacks, burgers, poke bowls, fresh seafood and signature cocktails.
Cape Verdean flavours in Santa Maria — fresh fish, octopus, seafood rice and grilled lobster, plus pasta, meat and vegetarian plates.
Quick, casual fast food and sandwiches in Santa Maria — crêpes, salads, breakfast plates and cocktails at friendly prices.
Refined Italian and Mediterranean cuisine on Sal — fresh tuna, homemade pasta, lobster and a thoughtful vegetarian menu.
All-day bistro and beach bar on Sal — specialty coffee, brunch, fresh salads, cocktails and a laid-back seaside vibe.
A laid-back bistro on Sal serving cold beers, tropical cocktails, fresh seafood, pasta and grilled meats with a thoughtful wine list.
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.
Local pizzeria in Santa Maria serving thin-crust favourites — from classic tuna and ham to spicy chorizo and fresh margherita.
Beachfront lunch spot with fresh tuna, signature tataki, loaded burgers, pasta and cold island beers right on the sand.
Colourful fruit bar and brunch spot in Santa Maria — pancakes, fresh juices, smoothie bowls, wraps, salads and island-inspired breakfasts.
Small local kitchen in Santa Maria with a different home-cooked dish every single day — ask what's cooking today.
Grill, seafood and cocktails — from BBQ kebabs and fresh lobster to vegan curries, burgers and a huge drinks list.
West African plates of the day — jollof tchep, bean stew, grilled fish and chicken — served 14:00 to 17:30.
Burgers, wraps, loaded fries and rotisserie chicken — proper American diner comfort food in Santa Maria.
Tuna tataki, grilled lobster, seafood rice and Cape Verdean cachupa — a full seafood and grill menu in Santa Maria.
Relaxed beachfront restaurant with strong coffee, cold beers, cocktails and a full grill menu — from tapas to grilled seafood and pasta.
Casual fast-food stop in Santa Maria serving burgers, shawarma, fataya and crispy fries at local prices.
A relaxed Santa Maria restaurant mixing Portuguese classics, fresh fish and Asian-inspired touches with daily specials.
A Santa Maria favourite for fresh-grilled fish, seafood platters and classic meat dishes served with island warmth.
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