WHERE TO EAT - Brazil - page 396

ITACARÉ Casa Sapucaia

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Rua Londônio Almeida 84 Tel [phone]
Housed in a charming old colonial house with a beautiful garden in front that is candlelit at night, this cozy
restaurant offers casual dining. The wide-ranging menu leans towards Mediterranean cuisine. Try the sumptuous
king prawns caramelized with ginger.
ITACARÉ Dedo de Moça

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Rua Plinio Soares 26 Tel [phone]
One of Bahia's outstanding stylish restaurants, the menu offers fresh and contemporary Brazilian cuisine with a
tropical twist. Noted chef Vagner Aguiar prepares interesting dishes that include the bobó de camarão (prawn stew
in yuca cream with coconut rice) and the grilled cavala fish with pineapple and mango compote.
LENÇOIS Neco's Bar

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Praça Clarim Pacheco 15 Tel [phone]
Renowned for serving the best regional fare in town, Neco's bar offers a good sampling of regional specialties such
as salted beef, flavored with strong, traditional spices. For special meals orders must be placed a day in advance.
Kitchen closes at 10pm.
LENÇOIS Picanha na Praça

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Praça do Coreto 62 Tel [phone]
An outdoor terrace restaurant in town popular for grilled steaks. Dishes at Picanha na Praça are done to perfection
and arrive sizzling hot at the table on their own grill. The portions are generally large, and even the half portions
can feed up to two persons.
PORTO SEGURO Bistrô da Helô

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Travessa Assis Chateaubriand 26 Tel [phone]
An elegant bistro, this is a good choice for a gourmet meal. This pleasant restaurant is known for its signature
shrimp dishes, but also serves a variety of meat, fowl, and pasta entrées. The balsamic glazed shellfish with basil
risotto is recommended.
PORTO SEGURO Tia Nenzinha

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Av Portugal 170 Tel [phone]
This simple restaurant specializes in local seafood and traditional Brazilian dishes such as fish moqueca stew,
accompanied by salad, rice, and pirão (fish broth gravy thickened with mandioca). The outstanding service adds
to the dining experience.
PRAIA DO FORTE Sabor da Vila

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Al do Sol s/n Tel [phone]
This pleasant and no-fuss restaurant is famous for its crab moqueca , among other staple regional dishes. The
menu also offers other appetizing seafood and fish options, along with a range of nicely flavored meat and
chicken preparations.
SALVADOR Jardim das Delicias

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Rua João de Deus 12, Pelourinho Tel [phone]
An elegant restaurant and antique shop with a lovely garden patio, this is a perfect place to visit for a snack, drink,
or wonderful desserts. Bahian and international cuisine is served both indoors and outside in the tropical garden.
The fresh salads are particularly good. Live music is played in the evenings.
SALVADOR Pereira

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Av Sete de Setembro 3959, Porto da Barra Tel [phone]
With a contemporary look and modern decor, Pereira is a mix of restaurant and bar. The menu has lots to offer,
and includes a wide variety of tapas, hearty appetizers, as well as tasty pastas, traditional steaks, and beef, pork,
or chicken grilled over an open fire.
SALVADOR Soho

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Av Lafayete Coutinho 1010 Tel [phone]
The city's best Japanese restaurant is located right on the water, inside the Bahia Marina hotel. The extensive menu
includes a variety of creative sushis and stir fries, which are a big draw for food-lovers. Like the other dining places
in Brazil, portions are generous.
SALVADOR Sorriso da Dadá

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Rua Frei Vicente 5, Pelourinho Tel [phone]
Dadá, one of Salvador's most celebrated chefs, prepares excellent Bahian food at this intimate dining place, located
at the historic center of the city. The regional cuisine focuses on traditional stews and seafood appetizers. Make
sure to try the negão do Dadá dessert, a delicious rich and creamy chocolate concoction.
SALVADOR Yemanjá

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Av Otavio Mangabeira 4655, Praia Jardim Armação Tel [phone]
A large, bustling, family-style restaurant, this is considered by local food critics as one of the great places in town
for a Bahian meal. The rich moquecas (seafood stew) serve even two people generously. The most popular dishes
are the prawn or soft-shell ( siri mole ) crab moqueca .

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