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Salvador
The best Bahian buffet in town. The cooking school SENAC spreads a tempting array of regional dishes, including several varieties of seafood, moqueca …
Salvador
The best Bahian buffet in town. The cooking school SENAC spreads a tempting array of regional dishes, including several varieties of seafood, moqueca …
Salvador
This laid-back corner bar and restaurant has outdoor tables and serves a wide range of Spanish tapas, Bahian classics and international dishes, plus…
Salvador
Far off the beaten path in the residential neighborhood of Cabula, but foodies don't mind the detour to Paraíso Tropical: the classic Brazilian restaurant…
Salvador
This quaint hideaway cafe, located inside an antique house that's positioned dramatically on a cliff top over the ocean, is one of a kind. Come for the…
Salvador
This vegetarian-friendly restaurant offers a spread of regional dishes, buffet-style. Lunch is fairly casual, but at night it's a dinner-and-show package…
Salvador
Fresh seafood and upscale plating make the dishes at this swish Barra restaurant pop. You're likely to make the acquaintance of the chef, Lucius Gaudenzi,…
Salvador
Open all day, with outdoor tables just across the street from the beach, this is an appealing spot for a sunset caipirinha (cocktail made from limes,…
Salvador
The lovely bistro at Hotel Casa do Amarelindo is a sure thing for a gourmet lunch or dinner – the seafood-focused menu features grilled salmon with…
Salvador
Flickering candles lead the way up to a charmingly decorated 2nd-floor dining room, where you can feast on Dona Chika-ka's famous bobó de camarão (shrimp…
Salvador
The picture-perfect garden patio and elegant dining room are fine settings to enjoy one of Pelô’s top menus. You’ll find Bahian classics, fresh seafood…
Salvador
This charming cafe is a favorite among locals and tourists alike for its Mediterranean-influenced cuisine and modern takes on Bahian dishes. At lunchtime,…
Salvador
Dig into some crispy grilled octopus and a potent pisco sour at this Peruvian restaurant with impressive harbor views. If you want to dine as the sun sets…
Salvador
One of Salvador’s oldest and best ice-cream shops, with two popular locations in the Pelourinho, and another on Praça Municipal.
Salvador
Come to this nondescript pizzeria in the Carmo area for hearty, homemade Italian staples and strong drinks. The owners are friendly and fun and the…
Salvador
If you find yourself craving pancakes or other American-style breakfast staples try this ultramodern coffee shop just up the street from the museums in…
Salvador
One of Salvador’s oldest and best ice-cream shops, located at the top of the Elevador Lacerda.
Salvador
A standard Bahian menu is available at this casual spot on the upper terrace of the Mercado Modelo. Though it's touristy and the food isn't particularly…
Salvador
A favorite among tourists, this always-packed restaurant is known for fresh crabs and platters of grilled seafood and vegetables. The service and food can…
Salvador
Another of Barra's seaside hot spots for traditional Bahian food (think moqueca, fresh crabs, empanada-like pasteles, cold beer and caipirinhas), this…
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…
Salvador
This branch of the Brazilian chain is nothing fancy, but it offers porch seating, inexpensive takeout and a decent buffet spread (all you can eat R$22–24)…