Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
Get yourself here by foot, horseback, car, boat, on a tour or any way you can to experience the wonderful grilled shrimp at this rustic culinary…
Must-see restaurants in Maranhão
São Luís
This huge two-story picture-windowed 'cabin' is a memorable spot for Maranhense cuisine. It’s pricey, but the enormous standard portions can serve four,…
São Luís
Showpiece for the São Luís branch of Brazil's best-known cooking school, this place gets packed at lunchtime for its superb all-you-can-eat buffet, which…
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
Pull up a table on the breezy wooden deck overlooking the river at this excellent local restaurant and choose from a variety of fantastic typical plates…
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
The French owners of this riverfront pub-restaurant are trying to raise the bar in Barreirinhas. Several pages of the menu are devoted to cocktails and…
Maranhão
Your best bet for a casual meal in town, this attractive open-air place behind the church prepares good fish dishes alongside other Brazilian standards…
São Luís
This megakiosk on São Marcos' sands has a more loungy vibe than its neighbors and is a great bet for good food, good music and good times, especially on…
Maranhão
While it looks unassuming, this great place just off the plaza does a bit of everything and does it very well. The diverse menu includes pasta, crepes,…
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
Tucked away between the main road and the sea, this breezy open-air restaurant on an elevated deck surrounded by greenery hits the mark both in terms of…
São Luís
Located in a swank part of town, this large grill restaurant is hugely popular with well-to-do locals but the prices are very reasonable. While it…
São Luís
An excellent buffet that doesn’t try to do every dish ever known to Maranhão, but rather a select repertoire of well-prepared meals. Sure the tablecloths…
São Luís
The best cheap eats in the historical center can be found at this friendly roadside stand on the Largo do Comércio that serves delicious savory and sweet…
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
Right on the plaza, this simple place is one of the few restaurants in town that's reliably open. It serves good homestyle Brazilian plates – take your…
Maranhão
With a great deck overlooking the Rio Toncantins and a series of plateaus in the distance, this popular restaurant is a great place for a late-evening…
Maranhão
A good option for well-prepared Brazilian meals, this air-conditioned restaurant offers a diverse buffet during the day while in the evening there is a…
São Luís
A memorable spot for Maranhensehe cuisine; this is the older, more traditional location of this restaurant, a branch of which is also found in Calhau.
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
For grilled fish, steaks, pizza, river breezes and live music nightly, head to this open-air terrace on the pedestrianized riverside strip. It's a…
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
The best and most atmospheric of Caburé's restaurants serving fresh fish and seafood stews to incoming day-trippers. We especially like the individual…
São Luís
The most convenient large supermarket for the center of town. It's a few blocks south of the main market.
Maranhão
A popular and reliable buffet restaurant in the center of town with a good selection of dishes including grill options.
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
If you want a change from rice, beans and meat, this simple place a block from the church serves up a variety of pies.
Maranhão
In the middle of the plaza, this open-air place serves good pizzas plus burgers and sandwiches.
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses
A friendly little restaurant right by the river's edge serving up traditional local dishes.
