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Bar Restaurante O Mero — restaurant in Madeira
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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About Bar Restaurante O Mero
Bar Restaurante O Mero is a mid-range portuguese, seafood and traditional restaurant in Caniço
If you only order one thing, make it the grilled fish of the day and garlic prawns with a sea-view terrace — it's what the kitchen is known for and what regulars come back for.
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.
- Outdoor seating is available — request when booking, as it goes first.
- 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
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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.
What is Bar Restaurante O Mero known for?
Bar Restaurante O Mero is known for its grilled fish of the day and garlic prawns with a sea-view terrace, plus a wider portuguese, seafood and traditional menu.
Do I need to book a table at Bar Restaurante O Mero?
Reservations are not strictly required, but they are sensible at peak dinner hours (20:00–21:30) and on weekends.
How expensive is Bar Restaurante O Mero?
Bar Restaurante O Mero is rated €€ — mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
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