Snack Bar Maré
Family-run spot in Caniço renowned for Eastern European specialties — borscht, hearty stews and Madeiran staples. Often has live music.
About Snack Bar Maré
Snack Bar Maré is a budget-friendly eastern-european, portuguese and international restaurant in Caniço. Family-run spot in Caniço renowned for Eastern European specialties — borscht, hearty stews and Madeiran staples. Often has live music.
Order whatever the kitchen is pushing that day — Madeira's best restaurants change menus with the fish landings and the season.
What to know before you go
- Walk-ins usually work outside the 20:00–21:30 peak; arrive before 19:30 or after 21:30 for the best table.
- Cards accepted. Tipping ~5–10% on the total is appreciated but not expected.
- Indoor only, so the room can get warm in summer evenings; ask for a table by the door if you like air flow.
- Lunch service is typically 12:30–15:00 and dinner from around 19:00; many Madeiran restaurants close between services.
Best time to visit
Year-round. Dinner reservations are tightest from late April to October and over Christmas / New Year; lunch is easier almost any day.
Location
Caniço, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64780, -16.84250
Frequently asked
What is Snack Bar Maré known for?+
Snack Bar Maré is known for eastern-european, portuguese and international cooking in Caniço.
Do I need to book a table at Snack Bar Maré?+
Reservations are not strictly required, but they are sensible at peak dinner hours (20:00–21:30) and on weekends.
How expensive is Snack Bar Maré?+
Snack Bar Maré is rated € — budget-friendly. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
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