Local flavors
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3 places picked to eat in Santo Amaro do Maranhão.
A restaurant on Rua Parazins, in Santo Amaro do Maranhão, devoted to Maranhão cooking with a focus on fish and seafood. Dishes mentioned by diners include octopus and breaded shrimp, served in a pleasant setting, and it's a good idea to book in high season.
A restaurant at Balneário Rio Alegre, with a deck and outdoor tables facing the Rio Alegre. It serves fish, shrimp and regional dishes, such as grilled bluefish and goat in coconut milk, and draws people who want lunch or dinner by the river, sometimes with live music.
The restaurant of Pousada Rancho das Dunas, on Rua Olho d'Água, also open to non-guests. The kitchen works with regional recipes, seafood and ingredients from the house garden, with dishes such as shrimp and lamb, and it's worth booking to avoid a wait.
