Sunspot Café: restaurant in Madeira
Sunspot Café serves Portuguese, seafood, Mediterranean and café cooking in Ponta do Sol. Prices are mid-range (€€) and the house speciality is Grilled fish with tomato salsa; garlic prawns with bolo do caco.
A relaxed café-restaurant in Ponta do Sol, Madeira's sunniest spot, serving fresh grilled fish, garlic prawns and simple Mediterranean plates on an outdoor terrace a short stroll from the seafront.
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About Sunspot Café
Sunspot Café sits in Ponta do Sol and serves portuguese, seafood, mediterranean and cafe food at mid-range prices
Start with the grilled fish with tomato salsa; garlic prawns with bolo do caco: it is the reason people come back.
Ponta do Sol claims more hours of sunshine than anywhere else in Madeira, and Sunspot Café leans into it, an easy outdoor terrace where lunch stretches into the afternoon. The kitchen keeps things fresh and unfussy: grilled fish fillets with a warm tomato, onion and caper salsa, herb-crusted fish over buttery crushed potatoes, and a plate of garlic prawns that arrives sizzling in olive oil with lemon.
Order the prawns with bolo do caco, the warm Madeiran flatbread is made for mopping up the garlic butter, and pair it with a local craft beer. It's an ideal lunch stop on a west-coast day, minutes on foot from the pebble beach and the old stone sea bridge.
What to know before you go
- Outdoor seating is available. Request it when booking, as it goes first.
- Hours: Daily 10:00–22:00. Kitchen 11:00–21:00.
- Address: Avenida 1º de Maio, 9360-209 Ponta do Sol.
- Phone: +351 291 974 540.
- Google rating: 3.9 from 1,271 reviews.
- Price guide: €5–25 per person.
- Reservations via thefork.pt.
- Outdoor seating, cocktails and vegan options.
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.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00–22:00, 11:00–21:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–22:00, 11:00–21:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–22:00, 11:00–21:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–22:00, 11:00–21:00
- Friday
- 10:00–22:00, 11:00–21:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–22:00, 11:00–21:00
- Sunday
- 10:00–22:00, 11:00–21:00
We have not confirmed these hours with the venue ourselves, call ahead before making a special journey.
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Frequently asked
What is Sunspot Café known for?
Sunspot Café is known for its grilled fish with tomato salsa; garlic prawns with bolo do caco, plus a wider portuguese, seafood, mediterranean and cafe menu.
How expensive is Sunspot Café?
Sunspot Café is rated €€: mid-range. Expect a typical dinner main to reflect that band, with Madeira wines and bottled water added on top.
Is Sunspot Café vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. There are vegetarian dishes on the regular menu rather than a single token plate.
Where is Sunspot Café?
Sunspot Café is in the Ponta do Sol area of Madeira (Avenida 1º de Maio, 9360-209 Ponta do Sol).
What are the opening hours of Sunspot Café?
Listed hours: Daily 10:00–22:00. Kitchen 11:00–21:00. Check by phone on public holidays and out of season, as times can change.
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