Things to do in Búzios
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Satyricon
Best known for its superb seafood – from avocado-and-shrimp-stuffed fish carpaccio to a let-out-all-the-stops mixed grill called fantasia di mare – Satyricon’s wide-ranging Mediterranean menu also includes pizza, pasta and risottos.
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Chez Michou Crêperie
Crowds flock here not only for the incredible sweet and savory crepes, but also for the outdoor bar serving delicious pinha coladas (piña coladas) and the nightly DJ mixes (from 9pm).
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Restaurante David
Still going strong after nearly 40 years, David’s serves high-quality seafood at little wooden tables with checkered tablecloths in the heart of town.
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Bananaland
One of several deluxe self-serve eateries on this street, Bananaland has something for everyone. The range of choices is simply astounding.
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Beaches
In general, the southern beaches are trickier to get to, but they're prettier and have better surf. The northern beaches are more sheltered and closer to the towns.
Going counterclockwise from south of Manguinhos, the first beaches are Geribá and Ferradurinha (Little Horseshoe). These are beautiful beaches with good surf, but the Búzios Beach Club has built condos here. Next on the coast is Ferradura, which is large enough for windsurfing and Lagoinha, a rocky beach with rough water. Praia da Foca and Praia do Forno have colder water than the other beaches. Praia Olho de Boi (Bull's Eye) is the area's only nude beach. It's reached by a little trail from the long, clean be…
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Orla Bardot
The eastward continuation of Rua das Pedras, Orla Bardot, is a delightful winding oceanfront promenade linking the two oldest and most picturesque sections of town (Armação and Ossos). As you walk along the beachfront, you'll notice several wonderful statues by sculptor Christina Motta, including representations of Brigitte Bardot and former Brazilian president Juscelino Kubitschek, plus some remarkably realistic-looking fishermen hauling in their nets.
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Swimming, Diving & Snorkeling
The biggest draws in Búzios are the natural setting plus the intoxicating mixture of opportunities for relaxation, nightlife, shopping and ocean sports. There are some fine swimming, diving and snorkeling sites near Búzios; the offshore islands of Âncora, Gravatás, Filhote and Feia are especially good diving destinations. Several local operators offer tours to local beaches and islands.
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Sinatra
Excellent fusion cuisine is the name of the game at this fancy eatery with black tablecloths and white lights twined around palm trunks. The Argentine chef, whose other culinary ventures include stints in Ibiza, Spain and Arraial d’Ajuda, cooks up fabulous specials such as risotto de camarão, manga e capim limão (tiger prawns risotto with mango and lemongrass).
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Rua das Pedras
The biggest draws in Búzios are the natural setting plus the intoxicating mixture of opportunities for relaxation, nightlife, shopping and ocean sports. Cobblestoned Rua das Pedras is Búzios' main venue for shopping, dining and evening entertainment, overflowing with revelers on weekend nights.
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Buziosnauta’s
Buziosnauta’s boats depart Armação daily at 9:30am and 12:30pm for a 2½-hour boat circuit including 12 beaches and two islands, with stops for swimming and snorkeling at Praia João Fernandes, Ilha Feia and Praia da Tartaruga. It also has a dive center.
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Devassa
Devassa, a new cervejaria (brewery) right along the waterfront, dares you to enjoy their beer to the fullest, with all-you-can-drink Thursdays and two-for-the-price-of-one deals daily till 20:00. Live music on weekends.
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Bistrô da Baiana
With delicious Bahian fish specialties served at small tables on the cobblestones, this place is great for a low-key dinner, or a beer and a snack (try the wonderfully fresh acarajé - Bahian style fitters).
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Porto da Barra
Three kilometers west of town at Manguinhos, the trendy new food complex Porto da Barra is also worth a look, featuring 13 bars and restaurants spread out along a tree-fringed waterfront boardwalk.
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Búzios Trolley
This outfit runs a variety of excursions, including a daily two-hour open-sided bus tour that visits 12 of the peninsula’s beaches. You can also book rafting tours, and trips by glass-bottomed catamaran.
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Fishbone Café
At this trendy beach club on Praia de Geribá, the menu features everything from sandwiches to salads to seafood, but plenty of people come here just to drink and catch some rays on the waterfront outdoor deck.
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Botequim do Baiano
You'll understand why locals love this place once you've eaten one of Botequim's homemade pratos feitos (fish or meat with rice, beans and salad). Prices are geared for residents rather than tourists.
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Tour Shop Búzios
Tour Shop Búzios runs the Búzios Trolley, an open-sided bus that visits 12 of the peninsula’s beaches daily. It also operates rafting tours and trips by glass-bottomed catamaran.
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Botequim da Corrente
Opposite the main square of Ossos, this friendly corner place with outdoor seating under the delicate shade of a framboia tree serves extremely tasty fish, rice, beans and juices.
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Lapa 40°
Combining pool tables on the 2nd floor, with DJs and live music (samba, forró, Latin and pop) on the main floor, this recent transplant from Rio draws a large, diverse crowd.
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Cigalon
This fabulous French restaurant is right on the waterfront along Rua das Pedras. Candlelight dancing off the water and crisp white tablecloths set the elegant mood.
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Sawasdee
Expensive but excellent, Sawasdee specializes in Thai cuisine showcasing the area’s fresh seafood. The kaipilychia (lychee caipirinhas) are quite tasty.
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Patio Havana
This place is worth checking out if you’re a fan of jazz, samba, salsa or bossa nova. Fabulous musicians from all over Brazil (and the world) regularly pop in.
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Sushi Jardim
Set in a cozy candlelit sculpture garden, this place serves a full range of Japanese delicacies, from sushi rolls to tempura, and from yakisoba to sukiyaki.
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Carla Gourmet
Not as chichi as Búzios’ other per-kilo places, Carla’s focuses on traditional specialties – including fresh grilled fish – at a reasonable price.
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Pacha
A new addition to the Búzios club scene, Pacha brings in top-name DJs from around the world nightly in summer and Saturdays throughout the year.
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