Bangbelly Bistro

08/22/2026

Fresh from the sea 🌊🐟

The waters around Fogo deliver again! We were lucky enough to snag some beautiful local bluefin tuna, and we wanted to share it the best way we know how… with a couple of tasty specials, of course.

Start things off with our Fresh Tuna Tartare — dressed with sweet soy and garlic scapes, sprinkled with chili sugar, and served on crispy savoury potato bread pudding with minted pea purée.

Or, if you’re looking for something a little more substantial, dig into our Seared Tuna Steak with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, grainy mustard, and crunchy sourdough croutons.

Or why choose? Try both. 😏

But swim on over quick — these specials are here for a good time, not a long time, and we have a feeling they’ll be gone in a flash.

Bangbelly is open Thursday–Monday, 4–8pm.
Come hungry. Reservations recommended. 💙

08/16/2026

Fancy a summery bite? ☀️🥕

Now that the sun has decided to come back out to play, come dig into our Carrot + Dumplings.

This beauty features handmade spaetzle, bright and silky brown butter carrot purée, savory pumpkin seed granola, and fresh pea shoots.

Fresh, buttery, crunchy, savoury—and just the thing for a sunny Fogo Island evening.

Come grab it while the sun’s shining. ☀️

07/27/2026

Burning Rock 2026 ❤️‍🔥

What an incredible day away from Bangbelly this past Saturday.

A huge thank you to Marc and Fogo Island Metal Works for inviting us to be part of such a special event. Burning Rock continues to be one of the highlights of the summer, and this year’s celebration was no exception.

The art. The music. The weather. The people. It all came together for an unforgettable evening.

To everyone who came out, shared a meal with us, and supported our fundraising efforts—thank you. Because of your incredible generosity, together we raised an amazing $1,500 for the Fogo Island Central Academy Breakfast Program. Knowing that those funds will help local students start their school days with a good breakfast makes every skewer, every plate, and every smile worth it.

We’re already counting down the days until Burning Rock 2027.

Until then, you know exactly where to find us—back home at Bangbelly, serving up supper Thursday through Monday. Come by, say hello, and let us cook for you.

Thanks again for making this community so special. ❤️

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07/25/2026

Bangbelly Field Trip! 🔥

Just a friendly reminder that Bangbelly will be closed on Saturday, July 25 as the BB crew heads across the island to Shoal Bay to cook up a handheld feast at the Burning Rock Grand Finale.

Come one, come all… and come hungry!

Bring your own tipples and bevies—we’ll take care of the food.

This is a free community event, but donations are warmly encouraged, with 100% of the proceeds supporting the F**A Breakfast Program, helping ensure local kids start their day with a good meal.

We’d love to see some familiar Bangbelly faces around the fire. Grab your friends, enjoy an incredible evening of art, community, and good food, and help support a great cause.

We’ll be back at Bangbelly for regular service Sunday Night. See you in Shoal Bay! 🔥❤️

07/18/2026

Golden hour deserves a golden meal. ☀️

After a day in the sun, settle in for an evening at Bangbelly and let Dylan take care of the rest. This week’s two appetizer features are bright, bold, and packed with summer flavour.

🧀 Whipped Za’atar Feta with hot honey mayo, crispy house-made beet chips, and fresh herbs.

🥖 Homemade Chorizo Toast with roasted eggplant, sweet potato, and creamy lemon tahini sauce on our light, airy house-made focaccia.

Perfect for sharing… or keeping all to yourself. We won’t judge.

Join us for supper Thursday through Monday, 4–8 pm. Reservations are always recommended.

07/18/2026

🔥 Bangbelly is hitting the road next Saturday! 🔥

Saturday, July 25, we’re packing up the grills and heading to Shoal Bay for the Grand Finale of Burning Rock, hosted by Fogo Island Metal Works.

If you’ve somehow been hiding under a rock the past few summers, Burning Rock is Marc Fiset’s incredible week-long celebration of blacksmithing and metal art. Throughout the week, Marc forges a brand-new themed sculpture before everyone’s eyes, culminating in an unforgettable grand finale.

The Bangbelly crew will be serving up a special handheld feast, with 100% of donations going directly to support the F**A Breakfast Program. Great food for a great cause—it doesn’t get much better than that.

Because we’ll all be in Shoal Bay, Bangbelly Bistro will be closed for supper service on Saturday, July 25. We hope you’ll trade your usual table for an evening by the forge, enjoy the incredible artwork, and help us support an important community program.

See you in Shoal Bay—come hungry, bring your friends, and celebrate one of Fogo Island’s most unique summer traditions.

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07/16/2026

🥕 NEW ON THE MENU 🥕

Some dishes quietly become favourites from the very first bite.

Meet our new Carrot + Dumplings — a celebration of humble ingredients, prepared the Bangbelly way. Handmade spaetzle is paired with sweet carrots, silky brown butter carrot purée, bright parsley pistou, savoury pumpkin seed granola, and finished with carrot salt for the perfect balance of richness, freshness, and crunch.

It’s comforting, vibrant, and packed with flavour from start to finish.

Join us this week and see what else is new on the menu.

📍 Open Thursday through Monday
🕓 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Reserve your table or drop by—we’d love to feed you.

07/09/2026

A little Fogo Island love story… ❤️

We were so excited to watch the latest vlog from Luke & Minke of Chopstick Travel documenting their time on Fogo Island—and what a memorable trip it turned out to be!

Not only does the video feature a wonderful visit to Bangbelly (with one of the most thoughtful and detailed reviews of our food we’ve ever seen), it also captures one very special moment…

💍 Luke asked Minke to marry him!

Congratulations to the happy couple! Thank you both for choosing to spend part of such an unforgettable trip with us. We’re honoured that Bangbelly could be a small part of your Fogo Island memories.

Be sure to give Chopstick Travel a follow—they share incredible food and travel stories from around the world.

Congratulations again, Luke & Minke! Wishing you both a lifetime of adventures (and amazing meals) together. ❤️🍾

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07/09/2026

✨ Two features. One very good reason to visit Bangbelly…twice.

This week’s specials are bringing two completely different kinds of comfort to the table—and we couldn’t choose a favourite if we tried.

🧀 Smoked Cod Dip
House-smoked cod folded into a creamy dip, finished with everything bagel seasoning, fresh sorrel, pea shoots, and served alongside our fried savoury onion saltine crackers.

🌶️ Popcorn Chicken
Crispy popcorn chicken tossed with buffalo sauce, topped with a cool, crunchy crudité slaw, ranch drizzle, and plenty of fresh dill for the perfect balance of heat and freshness.

Whether you’re in the mood to share a starter or make popcorn chicken your entire meal, we’ve got you covered.

Available this week while supplies last.

📍 Open for supper Thursday through Monday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🍽️ Reservations recommended. Give us a call or book online.

06/27/2026

This week at Bangbelly, we’re enjoying a little taste of summer that hits every note.

Sweet. Salty. Spicy. Crispy. Creamy. Hot. Cold.

Our newest feature brings together crispy Brussels sprouts tossed with sweet chili, drizzled with silky tahini dressing, finished with creamy feta and plenty of fresh dill. It’s a beautifully balanced starter that proves simple ingredients can make a big impression.

Whether you’re sharing with the table or keeping it all to yourself (we won’t judge), this is one you won’t want to miss.

Join us for supper Thursday through Monday, 4:00–9:00 PM.

Reservations are recommended and can be made online or by giving us a call.