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Where to eat in Rio Grande do Norte South Coast (Pipa and Rota do Sol).

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10 places in Rio Grande do Norte South Coast (Pipa and Rota do Sol).

Tibau do Sul · RN

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Tibau do Sul · RN

O Tal do Escondidinho

A northeastern Brazilian restaurant on Avenida Baía dos Golfinhos, in Pipa, decorated like a country house with paintings that tell the story of the cangaceiros (backlands outlaws). The signature dish is escondidinho, cassava purée layered with shrimp or carne de sol (sun-dried beef), alongside baião de dois (rice and beans), shrimp bobó and cocada brûlée, for travelers who want regional food in the village.

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Tibau do Sul · RN

Restaurante Caxangá

A seafood and regional restaurant on Largo São Sebastião, on the waterfront in downtown Pipa. It serves charcoal-grilled lobster, grilled fish fillet with shrimp sauce, shrimp in pineapple, stuffed crab shells and carne de sol skewers, for a lunch with a sea view.

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Tibau do Sul · RN

Cruzeiro do Pescador

A restaurant set in the owner's home, on Rua do Concris, in Chapadão, in Pipa. It serves slow-cooked fish and seafood, such as moqueca, smoked fish and charcoal-grilled dishes, on a veranda with personal service, and suits travelers looking for a dinner away from the main-street scene.

Nísia Floresta · RN

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Nísia Floresta · RN

Camurutaba Lagoa

A restaurant on the shore of Lagoa de Arituba, with views of the water. It serves regional dishes and seafood, such as freshwater shrimp, and caters to people spending the day at the area's lagoons.

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Nísia Floresta · RN

Palawan Bistrô

The bistro of a pousada on Avenida Beira-Mar, in Barra de Tabatinga, facing the sea. It serves Brazilian food and seafood, also offers day use, and caters to couples and families who want to spend the day at the beach.

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Nísia Floresta · RN

Tempero da Zefinha

A rustic beachfront restaurant at Ponta da Tartaruga, in Barra de Tabatinga, with natural pools in front. The menu centers on seafood and fruit juices, and it caters to people spending the weekend at the beach.

Senador Georgino Avelino · RN

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Senador Georgino Avelino · RN

Surubajá Lounge Bar

The bar and restaurant of EcoParque Guaraíras, on Rua João Aureliano de Lima, in Vila Surubajá, overlooking Laguna Guaraíras and the Malembá dunes. It serves grilled fish, shrimp and meats to park visitors and to people who come to watch the sunset over the lagoon.

Canguaretama · RN

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Canguaretama · RN

Barraca Miramar

A beach stall on Rua Pontal, in Barra do Cunhaú, on the stretch where the Catu River meets the sea. It serves fish, grilled seafood and broths, with beef and chicken options, in a large area with bungalows and a natural hot tub, and caters to groups and families spending the day at the beach.

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Canguaretama · RN

Solimar

A beachfront restaurant on Avenida Gilberto Rodrigues, in Barra do Cunhaú, specializing in grilled fish, shrimp and lobster. It welcomes families and visitors passing through Rio Grande do Norte's southern coast, with a kiosk and hammocks facing the beach.

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Canguaretama · RN

Barraca da Baiana

A beach stall said to be the oldest in Barra do Cunhaú, on Avenida Gilberto Rodrigues da Silva, across from the natural pools. It serves seafood and regional food, such as moquecas (stews), to beachgoers and families spending the day at the beach.