Flavors of the destination
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13 places in Costa Verde.
A restaurant facing Praia do Abraão, with tables indoors and on the sand, known for its fish with banana and shrimp. The caiçara menu includes moquecas, risottos and seafood for those staying in the village.
A bar and restaurant on Rua da Praia, in Vila do Abraão, with outdoor tables facing the water and live music. It serves grilled fish, moquecas, fish stews and pizzas to those looking for a relaxed meal on the island.
A restaurant at Praia do Vitorino, on Ilha da Gipóia, where customers arrive by boat and step off onto the sand. It serves shrimp in a pumpkin, seafood stew and moqueca (Brazilian fish stew), and is a common stop on bay tours.
Chef Ana Bueno's restaurant on Rua Dr. Samuel Costa, devoted to caiçara (traditional coastal) cooking with fish and seafood from the Baía de Paraty. It occupies a former residential building in the Historic Center and is part of the Boa Lembrança association.
Chef Gisela Schmitt's restaurant, opened in 2017 at Marina Porto Imperial, with a seasonal menu of fish from local artisanal fishermen. It welcomes guests arriving by car or by boat and also organizes meals aboard the trawler Sem Pressa.
A restaurant next to the Alambique Paratiana (distillery), on Estrada da Pedra Branca, near a waterfall in rural Paraty. It serves traditional home cooking, with pork dishes and artisanal cachaças, to those combining lunch with a distillery visit.
A casual restaurant on the Rio-Santos highway, in Muriqui, with views of the sea and the islands of the Costa Verde. The menu offers contemporary dishes, brunch and pizzas for those stopping on the road or spending the day in the area.
A fish and seafood restaurant on Avenida Litorânea, with a view of the beach and the bay. It serves those who want a seafood lunch on Mangaratiba's waterfront.
A restaurant serving Brazilian food and seafood by the Rio-Santos highway, surrounded by greenery and with a view of the bay. It serves moquecas and fresh fish, and is a stop for those traveling along the Costa Verde.
A steakhouse on Estrada Ari Parreiras with a buffet of wood-fired meats, Minas Gerais–style dishes, pasta and pizza. It serves families and local workers.
A casual bar in the Pátio Mix shopping center, by the Rio-Santos highway, with snacks, grilled dishes and Brazilian food. It suits those looking for an informal meal with parking at the mall.
An all-you-can-eat rodízio steakhouse on Rua Adélia Sicli, with side dishes served at the table. It serves residents and visitors looking for a meat lunch in town.
A bistro in the district of Passa Três, in Rio Claro, by the Presidente Washington Luiz highway. The menu centers on savory and sweet pizzas and esfihas (Middle Eastern pastries), with takeout available, in a casual setting for an unhurried meal on your way through the mountains.
