São Paulo State
A pleasant spot for the peckish, with a veranda, colonial dining room, and a huge menu ranging from German specialities such as kassler (pork chop) to…
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Búzios
At this Italian-run place, nine varieties of homemade gnocchi incorporate a variety of ingredients – Parma ham, mozzarella, parmesan, asparagus, eggplant,…
Belo Horizonte
With sidewalk seating under trees and awnings in the heart of Lourdes, this venerable corner bar is beloved for its filling, low-cost weekday pratos…
The Amazon
Daily specials make ordering easy at this small restaurant, one of few genuinely agreeable places in town. Located half a block from the bus station, you…
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…
Brazil
A great place to take a break from sightseeing in the center, this fancy cafe is set in a renovated historic building and serves crepes, waffles, salads…
Porto Alegre
Housed in a pleasant, Victorian-style garden house and surrounded by a sprawling terrace, this Porto Alegre institution buzzes with activity. Great Sunday…
São Paulo State
Easily the most popular of the row of waterfront restaurants in São Sebastião. Pile in with festive Brazilians from far and wide for distinctly average…
Bahia
A Caraíva classic for more than three decades, Boteco do Pará is the best of several casual eateries specializing in fresh seafood. It's a lovely rustic…
Porto Seguro
Not sure where to eat? Just walk over here. This quaint little open-air galleria, just around the corner from the Passarela do Álcool, is lined with small…
Bahia
This open-air restaurant, right in the center of the action, has a tropical, easygoing feel that makes it appealing at any time of day: stop in for a mint…
Minas Gerais
With cheerful red and mustard-yellow decor, this rock ’n’ roll–themed eatery specializes in build-your-own crepes, salads and pasta dishes, accompanied by…
Rio de Janeiro
One of several food trucks sprinkled along the eastern end of the Blvd Olímpico, Le Petit Paris turns out baguette sandwiches, risottos, boeuf bourguignon…
Brasília
This shop in a busy food court turns out perhaps the capital’s best sandwich: a triangular triple-decker of rocket, buffalo mozzarella and sun-dried…
Rio de Janeiro
Overlooking small Praia da Urca, this neighborhood restaurant serves good-value weekday lunch specials, and you can enjoy views over the bay from the open…
Rio Grande do Sul
This traditional Brazilian all-you-can-eat churrascaria spot does a good-value job with nicely seasoned gaúcho barbecue and is considered one of the best…
São Paulo State
A Campos institution, Maluf takes the art of the Brazilian pastel (stuffed, fried pastry) to entirely new lengths – 32cm, in fact! These super-sized…
Gramado
People line up around the corner to get at this high quality buffet, which features an excellent, varied selection of grilled meats, well-done pasta…
Ceará
A local institution, Nevoar is one of those typical small-town Brazilian joints that serves a bit of absolutely everything. There are okay beef dishes,…
Brazil
Extremely popular with locals, this easygoing pizzeria is just across the street from the beach in Atalaia. The menu features a large selection of…
The Amazon
This restaurant is right around the corner from the plaza, on the road toward Fazenda Encantada. The fixed-plate lunch comes with pasta, rice, beans,…
Rio de Janeiro
Set just off Rua Miguel Lemos, this tidy health-conscious restaurant cooks up a reasonably priced lunch buffet, with vegetarian black beans, moqueca …
Belém
You wouldn’t know from the dining room that this is actually a chain restaurant, as the wineglasses, tablecloths, attentive waiters and recorded jazz…
Ilha Grande & Vila do Abraão
The self-serve buffet at this informal vegetarian-owned eatery includes everything from brown rice and soy protein to sushi and other seafood, with plenty…
The Amazon
This longtime favorite in Guajará-Mirim can be counted on for a well-prepared lunch buffet, including freshly grilled meats. The airy dining area gets…
Minas Gerais
The cavelike Adega is a great deal at lunchtime, when mineira specialties are sold by the kilo or on an all-you-can-eat basis. On Wednesday through…
São Paulo
This very agreeable, upscale and wild bakery is especially popular with both gay and straight Paulistanos for its gourmet sandwiches, salads and the like…
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…
Amazonas
This welcoming pizzeria has checkered table settings, both inside and along the sidewalk. You can order up to three different topping combinations on a…
Salvador
Tucked away on a quiet block around the corner from the beach, this laid-back place does a self-serve lunch buffet with a range of seafood and vegetarian…
Bahia
In addition to solid espresso drinks and a good selection of cakes, this modern cafe with ample outdoor seating and a small menu of sandwiches and crepes…
Rio Grande do Sul
An intimate bistro and best-bet alternative to the town's typical all-you-can-eat fare. A young couple serve somewhat jazzed-up versions of typical…
Santa Catarina
The local outlet of Curitiba's top burger joint occupies some prime beachfront real estate. Madero does great burgers between even greater buns, but save…
Foz do Iguaçu
This isn't a refined spot, but the tasty cuts of meat and reasonable salad options are excellent value. It's near the bus terminal.
Lençóis
This modern coffee shop serves good coffee, gourmet sandwiches, soups and wraps, and homemade desserts that hit the spot after a day of hiking. Make sure…
Morro de São Paulo
This little cafe is on a wooden deck perched high over Segunda Praia, just off the pedestrian walkway. Pull up a stool and enjoy crepes, well-mixed…
Rio de Janeiro
On the 30th floor of the Rio Othon Palace, the Skylab serves decent steaks, pastas and seafood, but it's the view that steals the show. Most tables are…
Pará
A simple, reliable menu and a convenient location make this a popular choice among locals, first-timers and repeat visitors alike. Large servings of…
Piauí
This large, half-open-air, half-air-conditioned restaurant, facing a bend of the river 600m north of Av Presidente Vargas, is a nice place to dine on fish…
Bahia
This eco-conscious surfers' hangout has a loyal local following thanks to its perfectly prepared crepes (including delicious dessert options like…
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