52 culinary recommendations in Porto Seguro & Cabrália
We prepared a list of 52 restaurants, bars, taverns or stalls so that you can be sure to enjoy the gastronomy of Porto Seguro and Cabrália. They are exclusive places, with good services, better attendance and, mainly, extremely qualified cuisine, including some of those mentioned that are awarded or well positioned in different rankings.
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Recanto do Sossego - Praia de Coroa Vermelha
Italian and Brazilian restaurant located on Coroa Vermelha beach, Santa Cruz Cabrália. It offers homemade pasta and special meals, among the options there are risottos, pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven, seafood and meats. It works every day until midnight and on weekends there is always a piano and voice performance.
Casarão Adega Restrô
Located at the end of Passarela do Álcool, in a house built more than 500 years ago, which maintains the original structure, offers haute cuisine with a menu of seafood, meats and Italian options, as well as wines, in an elegant space with exposed brick and rustic decoration
Gallo Deck Restaurant (Buranhem River)
Located in Tarifa dos Pescadores, close to the center of Porto Seguro, right in front of the Buranhém River, the restaurant is one of the best options to enjoy the late afternoon and watch a beautiful sunset, listening to a live voice and guitar, drinking a cold beer, savoring wonderful award-winning dishes and snacks.
Os Ribeirinhos - (Island of the monkey's stick)
One of the gastronomic indications that is worth a day trip is the Os Ribeirinhos restaurant. Accessed by the Buranhém River, via boat, speedboat or jetski, the place is a show in itself for its natural beauty and mainly for the culinary quality of Spanish Chef David and his wife, Erica, from Bahia.
Santa's Café - Arraial d'Ajuda
In the historic center of Arraial d'Ajuda, in Praça São Brás, which is opposite the church of Nossa Senhora d'Ajuda, the charming Café da Santa is the right spot for anyone who enjoys a delicious coffee and cake or just wants to have a snack and relax. The place always has live music to the sound of jazz, bossa nova and blues, in addition to being very tasty.
Point Açaí - (Downtown of Porto Seguro)
Healthy restaurant option in Porto Seguro. For those who want to eat healthy without giving up the taste of good food. Point Açaí offers at all points an exclusive açaí and copuaçu with gourmet quality, as it has an exclusive way of preparation. In addition, there are lunch and snack points.
Casa 30eum - Craft Brewery
Boteco Mineiro and craft brewery with decoration that recalls the rusticity of the traditional forró houses of the backlands of the 80s. Every Saturday groups of xote and baião perform. It is considered the best weekend night program in Porto Seguro, frequented by natives and tourists.
Malibu Cabin - North Rim
Beach hut and fish restaurant with tropical and Italian touches and an attractive casual structure in the midst of a very sophisticated and comfortable decor. It is considered one of the best gastronomic references in Porto Seguro on the beach. It offers seafood, fish, meat, snacks, pastas, drinks and sparkling wines.
Radish Restaurants (Centro-Arraial -Trancoso)
The Rabanete restaurant chain offers the best in gourmet self-service, maintaining the characteristics of homemade food, but with a wide variety of options for salads, meats, pastas, typical foods and/or regional The great differential is also the diversity of desserts available. Everything is delicious.
Sushi-San (Downtown Porto Seguro)
Sushi San offers oriental food, as well as drinks, carpaccio & steak, in a contemporary space overlooking the sea. Located in Porto Plaza Shopping, open every day until midnight. Great environment to celebrate honeymoon trip, valentine's day or romantic dates. Our tip is to taste the Acarajapa!
Coelhinho ice cream parlor (Center - Arraial and Trancoso)
In several places in Porto Seguro you will find a character that never gets tired: a smiling bunny pedaling non-stop. This is the trademark of the Coelhinho ice cream shops. A true gastronomic experience in ice cream flavors, prepared since 1995 with original recipes.
Pantera Deck Bar (Buranhém River)
Located in Marina Porto Vitória, with access through the center of Porto Seguro, the place is a show apart from the beautiful view of the sunset to the calm of the Burahém River at night. There is always live music and they offer a variety of dishes, from oriental to continental and Brazilian food, as well as a variety of drinks and beer.
Espetinho do Dinho (North Rim)
On the edge of Porto Seguro, the show is on account of Espetinho do Dinho. With several types of meat, all succulently tender, in front of Taerapuan beach, the place is open during the day and at night and is one of the few that offer a children's structure, pleasing, in addition to food, entertainment for the whole family.
Sambuca Pizzaria (In front of the Porto/Arraial Ferry)
Traditional in Porto Seguro, located in front of the ferry crossing, in Praça dos Pataxós, pizzeria Sambuca is considered a gourmet restaurant of the highest quality, as it offers, in addition to traditional pizzas, a variety of exclusive flavors with thin and crispy dough, including vegetarian versions . It's worth visiting!
Esfiha & Cia (Avenida Navegantes - Center)
Restaurants specializing in Arabic food. Esfirras, snacks, fried or raw kibbeh, all very well seasoned and guaranteeing a true gastronomic experience. The pepper made by Giba is a show apart. There's one that stays open all night on Rua do Mucugê, in Arraial d'Ajuda and another one in the center of Porto Seguro.
Eidi-San (Alcohol Catwalk)
A traditional oriental food restaurant in Beco da PAssarela do Álcool, Eidi San has the most praised yakissoba in Porto Seguro, apart from that it is a very pleasant place for a cold beer with family or friends. Japa is a friend and who ensures that every service is extremely qualified.
Restaurant and Cabana do Gaucho (North Rim)
Gauchos also dominate the lands of Bahia and proof of this is the Cabana do Gaúcho Restaurant, located on Taperapuan beach. Both the self-service with a magnificent buffet, as well as the all-you-can-eat barbecue, guarantee quality and flavor. Sophisticated, it's worth spending an incredible afternoon in this place, in front of the sea.
Colher de Pau Restaurant Network (Center and Waterfront)
The Colher de Pau restaurant chain, with 5 units distributed in Porto Seguro and Santa Cruz Cabrália, has spaces with refined infrastructure, guaranteeing comfort for all audiences. They offer the most diverse culinary options of authentic Bahian gastronomic culture.
Esquina do Mundo Restaurant (Alcohol Walkway)
Elected for the next 4 years as the best restaurant by Guia Quatro Rodas, Restaurante Esquina do Mundo is a reference on the Passarela do Álcool (Actual Discovery). For those who are going to walk around the center of Porto Seguro, it is a great place to sit, enjoy the night and have dinner. Meat, fish, snacks, drinks, the customer chooses.
Desfrutte Restaurant Chain (Av. 22 de Abril)
Specialized in fresh and healthy food, the Desfrutte restaurants offer a variety of salads, selected proteins, tapioca, omelettes, naturally produced with flavors that stand out due to the seasonings and exclusive recipes they offer. They are located in the center of Porto Seguro.
O Rei Espetaria (Alcohol Catwalk)
Good food, high-spirited place, cold drink, live music, all this and much more you will be able to enjoy at the O REI skewer. Known in the region for being one of the few places that stay open until the early hours of the morning, it is located on Passarela do Descobrimento and has a list of loyal customers, due to the quality.
Vovó Bela Restaurant Chain (Downtown and Catwalk)
The Vovó Bela restaurant chain has three units in the center of Porto Seguro. They produce their own craft beer and are highly praised for their Lobster Flamed in Cognac and their pizzas with Cream Cheese and Cheddar border. Family-run, they are very cozy and the service is top notch.
Central Cuisine (Caraíva)
Considered the best restaurant in Caraíva and belonging to two ex-globals, Culinária Central is located in the middle of the village and not by the river! It has a varied menu of meat, seafood, fish, shellfish, pasta, appetizers, as well as desserts and a wonderful feijoada. The atmosphere is very welcoming.
Piu Piu Restaurant (Downtown)
Located on Rua do Golfo, right after Shopping Avenida, which is on 22 de Abril, in the center of Porto Seguro, the Piu Piu Restaurant specializes in fried chicken prepared in a variety of ways. Their forte is chicken in the pot and chicken popcorn. Very similar to what we've always seen in the movies and you'll try it in Porto Seguro.
Sandiego Pizzas and Esfihas (Downtown and Catwalk)
In the center of Porto Seguro, San Diego is one of the references. With outdoor tables, live music, it offers a gastronomic variety that varies from pizza to handmade hamburgers and esfihas. It has a unit on Passarela do Álcool and another on Avenida Navegantes. Much praised for the service,
Gringo Burgers (Porto Plaza Shopping)
The first artisanal hamburger joint in Porto Seguro, highly praised on social media for the quality of the sauces and the unique flavor of the meats, Gringo Burgers takes its name from being owned by a super Bahian Argentine. Located in Porto Plaza Shopping, it is open every day and delivers delivery until 3 am.
Belisco Mutari Beach Restaurant (North Rim)
In Mutari, right after Coroa Vermelha beach - Santa Cruz Cabrália, you will find a large campsite with the Belisco Mutari restaurant. Snacks, drinks, seafood, meat, pasta, as well as pizza and the exclusive fish barbecue. The environment is quiet and it works at night too, it is in front of the sea.
Milena's Cakes (Avenida Navegantes)
Have an afternoon coffee in this place or even enjoy a wonderful strawberry pie or pina colada, PRICELESS! Bolos da Milena is one of the main gastronomic pastry references in Porto Seguro. Everything is very well done, from homemade cakes to hyperconfectionary pies with quality products.
Acarajé da Jaque (Center and North Rim)
On the corner of Avenida Navegantes, downtown Porto Seguro; or at the beginning of the center of Coroa Vermelha, there is the authentic Bahian acarajé, prepared with the recipe by the Bahian Jaque. The quality of everything is a Top 5 reference on Trip Advisor. It also serves abará, cocadas and student cake.
Manguti Restaurant (Arraial d'Ajuda)
On the most charming street in the country, Mucugê, in Arraial d'Ajuda is the Manguti restaurant. Opened in 1989, it is considered a classic place in the region, mainly for the specialties it offers: gnocchi and fish. The place also offers a variety of meats preserving the characteristics of good homemade seasoning.
Tropical Pizzeria (North Rim Porto Seguro)
On the edge of Porto Seguro, but precisely on Rua da Canseira, close to Cabana Malibu, there is a family pizzeria of special quality. All kinds of savory and sweet pizzas, prepared in a wood-fired oven. The atmosphere is reminiscent of the city of Barcelona and fast delivery for those who prefer to order delivery.
Confet Candy
At the end of Avenida Navegantes, towards the airport, you can enjoy gourmet brigadeiros, fine sweets, cakes, well-married, pies, cookies and snacks. Confet Doceria offers quality products at very attractive prices for those who want to eat something sweet with a cup of coffee, it's worth checking out.
Portu Gourmet (Alcohol Catwalk)
Reference in Portuguese gastronomy, Portu Gourmet is in first place on Trip Adivisor in the Luso-Brazilian section. They specialize in codfish, but offer good variety typical of the region, from seafood, chicken and meat, in a sophisticated setting on Passarela do Álcool. It is worth checking!
Boteco Santo Porco (Arraial d'Ajuda)
Ranked 1st on Trip Adivisor among the restaurants in Arraial d'Ajuda, Boteco Santo Porco specializes in pork cuisine. Snacks, crackling, roasted or fried meat, pork belly, mix of sausages, in addition to the famous gorgonzola blanket. For those who are going to have dinner or enjoy Arraial, it is certainly the right indication!
Macuco Ecological Beach and Restaurant
Located on the border of the end of Mutá beach with Coroa Vermelha beach, the Macuco restaurant is the first in the entire region to be framed in a 100% ecological structure. Specialized in seafood, having participated in some festivals and gained prominence, the environment is recommended for the whole family.
Area Beach Restaurant (North Rim)
Located on Taperauã beach, Area BEach serves seafood, pizza, meat and snacks, as well as a variety of cold drinks and the traditional beer. With a structure all in wood, very well planned, it stands out for its efficient service and also for holding the traditional New Year's Eve with great shows.
Capim Santo (Trancoso)
The Capim Santo restaurant is located in the district of Trancoso, Orla Sul de Porto Seguro. The menu is put together by Chef Morena Leite, owner of the restaurant, which also has two units in São Paulo. High gastronomy, has a very high price, but the quality is guaranteed
Garateia (Santa Cruz Cabralia)
A traditional restaurant in Cabrália that offers everything with great quality is Garatéia. They hit the Bahian flavor with the seafood or fish maquecas and bobos. Meats on the plate are also highly valued. Located in a super quiet place, close to the city center.
There in the Dom (Trancoso)
Third on Trip Advisor in Trancoso, Lá no Dom specializes in Beiruts, offering an immense diversity of flavors. They have a highly praised smoked mayonnaise, maintaining the authentic flavor of Arabic food. It is one of the most affordable options in Trancoso.
Meu Peixinho Kiosk (Praia do Espelho)
Exquisite atmosphere on the beach of the mirror, on the southern edge of Porto Seguro, the place offers gastronomic options of African, indigenous and Bahian food, associating trends in contemporary cuisine. The beach is considered one of the most beautiful in the world, at low tide, especially in the Brazilian summer.
Tavern (Belmonte)
Despite not being in Porto Seguro or Cabrália, the Taberna restaurant, in the neighboring city of Belmonte, has a unique quality, especially for those who like to discover places by car. Located in front of Jequitinhonha, in the center of the municipality, the head chef is a dentist who prepares delicacies such as crab poa with vinaigrette and sea bass moqueca with shrimp sauce.
Seagull Restaurant (Santa Cruz Cabrália)
The Gaivota restaurant, in the district of Santo André, Cabrália, in addition to offering haute cuisine options with seafood, meat and cold drinks, is an environment that stands out for being on a deck over the Camurugi River, close to the beach of Saint Andrew. Romantic atmosphere and high quality.
Cocadas da Lete [Flavor Workshop]- Cabrália
In Santo André, the former Oficina do Sabor, now Cocadas da Lete, is a mandatory stop for many tourists who want to enjoy authentic homemade cocada, cornmeal cakes and freshly brewed coffee. Lete, which serves everyone, does social work with children in the community.
Paulo Pescador Restaurant (Arraial d'Ajuda)
Practically a mandatory stop in Arraial d'Ajuda, the Paulo Pescador restaurant offers authentic homemade food with traditional recipes from former fishermen, using the PF (Prato Feito) system. The authentic and striking flavor of the moqueca, bobó and shrimp stroganoff are highly recommended at the house.
Dom Fabrizio (Arraial d'Ajuda)
If you are looking to delight in a true culinary art, in haute cuisine dishes signed by a great international chef, the perfect place is the Dom Fabrizio restaurant. O Italiano prepares instagrammable dishes with original flavors and natural seasonings. There are even delicacies from the garden itself. Refined and charming atmosphere.
StopWay Pizzeria - (Shooping Blue 22)
Innovation with a new way of preparing your pizza, this is StopWay's style. Just like self-service restaurants, the pizzeria allows you to assemble the pizza in your own way, offering several options for fillings and toppings. There are even lactose-free and/or gluten-free pasta options, and sauces in addition to the traditional tomato sauce.
Bobs (Downtown Porto Seguro)
For those who are fans of fast food, in the center of Porto Seguro there is a Bobs store, including a drive-in option. It is located at the entrance to the city center, with easy access for those coming from BR or via Orla Norte. For those leaving the Orla Sul, you have to go around the pitangueiras square. There are card totems to speed up the purchase.
Restaurant Boinos Aires (Arraial d'Ajuda)
Specializing in meats with cuts and preparation in the Argentinean way, Boi nos Aires is located on Rua do Mucugê, Arraial d'Ajuda district, in Porto Seguro. An excellent option for dinner on the most charming avenue in the country, delighting the spice and gastronomic culture of the neighboring brothers in Latin America.
Boteco do Pará (Caraíva)
Boteco do Pará is a mandatory stop for those visiting or staying in Caraíva. The famous crab and stingray cakes, and the plaque with the name Ponto dos Liars, guarantee photos that make the place go viral in a comical way. The sunset is a show apart, as it is on the banks of the Caraíva River. Worth every moment.
Mc Donalds nº 500 (Downtown Porto Seguro)
Despite not being an indication of haute cuisine, in the center of Porto Seguro, the 500th MC Donalds store opened in 2000. For those who enjoy fast food or even to please the kids, it can be a good stop. The tip is: make the advance purchase through the app to avoid queues, which are always long.
Chocolateria Cacau Show (Center and Arraial d'Ajuda)
The largest chain of fine chocolates in the world has two units in Porto Seguro. One of them is on Avenida 22 de Abril and the other, which won the title of the most charming franchised store in the country, is located on Rua do Mucugê. Truffles, bonbons, various chocolates, ice cream and even gift kits you will find in both units.
Giraffas (Porto Seguro) - Center
For those who want to eat something simple, quick, but with a lot of flavor, Giraffas de Porto Seguro has really stood out for the quality of service, food flavors and cozy atmosphere. Located in Porto Plaza Shopping, it is a good option for those who want to eat well on a budget.