Born on the
Shores of Sal
"Cham was never just a restaurant. From the very first day, it was a home — a place where Cape Verde's story could be told through food, warmth and genuine love."
Cham opened its doors in 2013 on the sun-drenched R. das Salinas in Santa Maria, with a vision that was equal parts ambitious and heartfelt — to create a dining destination on Sal island that was worthy of the island itself. Bold, beautiful and unmistakably Cape Verde.
From day one, our approach was simple: use the finest ingredients from the Atlantic ocean and Cape Verde's rich earth, cook them with honesty and craft, and serve them in an atmosphere that makes every guest feel like family.
More than a decade later, that philosophy remains unchanged. Over 6,000 happy guests, 50+ seasonal menu creations and 12 years of memories on R. das Salinas — and we are just getting started.
