Bar Restaurante O Mero: restaurant in Madeira
Bar Restaurante O Mero serves Portuguese, seafood and traditional cooking in Caniço. Prices are mid-range (€€) and the house speciality is Grilled fish of the day and garlic prawns with a sea-view terrace.
Unfussy fish and seafood restaurant on Estrada do Cristo Rei at Garajau, a short walk from the Cristo Rei statue and viewpoint. Grilled fish of the day, big garlic prawns and limpets served on a thatched, sea-facing terrace looking over the Garajau marine reserve. Open every day, 10:00 to 20:00.
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What to know before you go
- Outside seating exists but is limited, so it's worth flagging your preference in advance.
- Hours: Daily 10:00–20:00.
- Address: Estrada do Cristo Rei, 9125-050 Caniço (Garajau).
- Phone: +351 915 768 236.
- Google rating: 4.0 from 766 reviews.
- Price guide: €5–30 per person.
- Outdoor seating on a shaded, sea-facing terrace.
- A few minutes' walk from the Cristo Rei statue and the Garajau cable car top station.
Best time to visit
No closed season. If you're aiming for a weekend dinner between May and October, treat reservations as compulsory rather than optional.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00–20:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–20:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–20:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–20:00
- Friday
- 10:00–20:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–20:00
- Sunday
- 10:00–20:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
Location
Caniço, Madeira · Open in OpenStreetMap · Google Maps
32.64230, -16.85240
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Frequently asked
Where is Bar Restaurante O Mero?
On Estrada do Cristo Rei at Garajau, in the Caniço area, a short walk from the Cristo Rei statue and viewpoint.
What does O Mero serve?
Fresh fish and seafood, grilled fish of the day, garlic prawns, limpets and simple Madeiran sides, with salad and local wine. Most people spend €5–30.
When is O Mero open?
Every day from 10:00 to 20:00.
Does O Mero have sea views?
Yes, a shaded outdoor terrace looking out over the Garajau marine reserve, where dive boats and catamarans pass through the day.
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