Baía do Bago: restaurant in Madeira
Baía do Bago serves Portuguese, seafood and contemporary cooking in Porto da Cruz. Prices are mid-range (€€), the house speciality is Fresh seafood by the water's edge and booking is recommended.
Tiny seafront gem tucked off the main road in Porto da Cruz, fresh fish and seafood with a creative touch, eaten to the sound of the waves with some of the best views in the village.
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About Baía do Bago
Baía do Bago is a mid-range portuguese, seafood and contemporary restaurant in Porto da Cruz
If you only order one thing, make it the fresh seafood by the water's edge, it's what the kitchen is known for and what regulars come back for.
What to know before you go
- A table booked a day or two ahead saves a wait, especially for the second dinner sitting.
- There are tables outside; ask for one when you book, because they're taken first on warm evenings.
- Hours: Monday–Saturday 12:00–21:00. Closed Sunday.
- Address: Caminho do Penedo 6, 9225-050 Porto da Cruz.
- Phone: +351 291 655 297.
- Google rating: 4.8 from 928 reviews.
- Price guide: €20–30 per person.
- Kitchen serves 12:00–15:30 and 17:30–21:00; outdoor seating and vegan options.
Best time to visit
Open all year. Summer and the Christmas–New Year window are the hardest for tables, booking a day or two ahead avoids the gamble.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 12:00–21:00
- Friday
- 12:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 12:00–21:00
- Sunday
- Closed
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Porto da Cruz, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.77310, -16.82870
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Frequently asked
What are Baía do Bago's opening hours?
Monday to Saturday 12:00–21:00, closed Sunday. The kitchen runs 12:00–15:30 and 17:30–21:00.
What is Baía do Bago known for?
Baía do Bago is known for its fresh seafood by the water's edge, plus a wider portuguese, seafood and contemporary menu.
Do I need to book a table at Baía do Bago?
Reserve if the meal matters to you, the dining room is small enough that peak-hour walk-ins get turned away.
How expensive is Baía do Bago?
Prices sit in the mid-range band (€€). Mains land where you'd expect for that bracket in Porto da Cruz; drinks are charged separately.
Is Baía do Bago vegetarian-friendly?
Vegetarians are catered for here, ask the waiter, as the kitchen also adapts sides into a full plate.
Where is Baía do Bago?
Baía do Bago is in the Porto da Cruz area of Madeira (Caminho do Penedo 6, 9225-050 Porto da Cruz).
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