Santa Catarina
This Sunday-only feast is the most coveted table in Santa Catarina for marreco (stuffed Garganey, a kind of small duck); in fact, the menu's only item…
Must-see restaurants in Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina
Atmospheric tables line the glass-enclosed deck at this incredibly cinematic seafood restaurant. You can slurp oysters served over a dozen ways, but don't…
Santa Catarina
Hidden down a pothole-ridden track that will surely have you believing you are marching to your demise, you'll find Tais running the show at this…
Santa Catarina
Breakfast until 1pm, waffles, salads, panini (really bruschetta, but who's paying attention?), sophisticated mains and specialty java served by various…
Centro & the Mainland
Occupying one of Florianópolis' first colonial homes and the former abode of the faith healer Rita Maria, this crotchety old maritime-themed restaurant…
Santa Catarina
Chef Rafael Miralha hails from Espírito Santo and trained in Southern California before landing in Rosa, hometown recipes in hand. In stylish new…
Santa Catarina
The rustic seafood shack Arante has become an island institution, its walls covered with poetry and artwork that patrons have added over the years…
Santa Catarina
From a charming candlelit porch in Canto da Lagoa, a small but delectable daily-changing menu of Med-inspired contemporary dishes makes for one of Floripa…
Santa Catarina
Our favorite of the atmospheric seafood restaurants that line the western coast of Lagoa de Conceicão in the village of Costa da Lagoa. A wealth of just…
Centro & the Mainland
Korean-Japazilian chef Emerson Kim and his Latvian wife honed their skills at Nobu (yes, that Nobu). You will find a grand total of zero items with cream…
Santa Catarina
This high-quality buffet of Brazilian-interpreted German specialties is not the kind of place you want to go more than once, but once is worth the…
Centro & the Mainland
This outstanding, award-winning por-kilo buffet concentrates on a more subtle selection of daily dishes, all focused on high-quality, home-cooked goodness…
Santa Catarina
Easily one of Brazil's best bars in a gorgeous authentic English pub atmosphere. It does a good job with homesick-remedy pub grub like fish and chips,…
Santa Catarina
One of Blumenau's classiest choices, this is a high-quality buffet lunch stop with excellent service, great regional and Brazilian choices (stuffed duck,…
Santa Catarina
The best of a battery of seafood restaurants along 2km-long Av das Rendeiras, the 'Black Beard' does a fantastic pastel de camarão (fried pastry stuffed…
Santa Catarina
The most agreeable restaurant in Joinville is a convivial spot to sample regional specialties like marreco (stuffed garganey, a kind of small duck; R$119…
Santa Catarina
One of the classiest options within easy reach of Praia dos Ingleses and Praia do Santinho. Chef Paolo hails from Bologna, and while he isn't playing by…
Santa Catarina
Tucked down a dead-end lane behind the beach, Toca de Jurerê is a dependable seafood stop that appears expensive at first glance; that is, until you…
Centro & the Mainland
This good-time blue-and-white tableclothed joint is our favorite boteco inside the Mercado Público. It only serves products from Santa Catarina: the local…
Santa Catarina
This old-world coffeehouse is a consistent madhouse, famous for its can't-miss café colonial, an afternoon buffet (por-kilo R$68; Monday to Saturday 3pm…
Santa Catarina
A hands-on couple runs the best contemporary restaurant in town, specializing in Franco-Italian dishes that only grace their eight tables on Friday and…
Santa Catarina
Once you're fed up with beer and brats, tuck into this candlelit Mediterranean bistro, vaguely hidden in the ground floor of a travel agency. Decidedly un…
Santa Catarina
This classy, white-tablecloth seafooder is popular with locals for top-end preparations that often lean on the heavier side due to the generous use of…
Centro & the Mainland
Owned by the same family as the other outlet on Vidal Ramos, this location of one of Floripa's most outstanding por-kilo restaurants is open on Saturdays…
Centro & the Mainland
You'll often find local celebrities at this historic bar and restaurant in the Mercado Municipal indulging in a happy hour of frothy house-brewed beer,…
Santa Catarina
Blumenau has waited decades for proper espresso and the Daily Coffee delivers along with a long list of pour-over coffee brews and speciality drinks. It's…
Santa Catarina
A local favorite on the sands at Praia da Joaquina, where fresh grilled anchova (bluefish) with capers and anything with shrimp goes down a treat. It's…
Santa Catarina
The best example of Blumenau's ‘other’ cuisine, Mortadella tempts diners with an extraordinarily long list of both classic and Brazilian pizzas options,…
Santa Catarina
The Asian Tiger, located in town, is an Indonesian-Thai fusion trip by way of local Brazilian ingredients. In a candlelit space with no shortage of…
Centro & the Mainland
Considered one of the top 30 bakeries in Brazil, this social magnet features an 11m-long communal table flanked by a self-serve cornucopia of fresh-baked…
Santa Catarina
A solid choice for seafood with organic leanings and good microbrews in a seaside setting with views of the river and beach. It's owned by the father of…
Santa Catarina
This Buddhist-on-safari themed por-kilo restaurant, complete with politically correct animal taxidermy, is one of Balneário's top buffet lunches. Save…
Santa Catarina
In upgraded baby blue clapboard digs on the beach, Mamma Mia is a good option for espresso, light bites and more sophisticated mains, with as much focus…
Santa Catarina
Italian training and equipment ensure the creamy gelato produced here is some of Brazil's best. Killer flavors include pistachio and doce de leite (milk…
Santa Catarina
The favored Marisqueira Sintra does wonderful things with octopus and bacalhau (salted cod) in a postcard waterfront setting.
Santa Catarina
An adorable cafe along a quieter section of town. Does good coffee, cupcakes and light bites for a see-and-be-seen crowd.
Santa Catarina
Personalized service greets guests at this adorable, seven-table contemporary bistro in Canto da Lagoa. The honest-to-goodness hospitality is delivered by…
Centro & the Mainland
Considering it's located far, far outside São Paulo city limits, this upscale Sampa-style pizzeria does an absolute bang-up job with pizza Paulistana – at…
Santa Catarina
Part smart bistro, part emporium, Santa Mistura is a classy spot for Brazilian fusion fare (two courses R$38.90 to R$43.90) along with a handful of…
Santa Catarina
At it since 1979 right on the sands of busy Praia dos Ingleses, this classier seafooder is your best chance for a memorable meal in the immediate area. …
