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Restaurante Chico do Caranguejo
Crab, fresh local fish and a big sea view – friendly staff who even speak English.
Must try Crab (caranguejo) & fish of the day
Baleia information · Eat & drink
Eat like a local in Baleia
On the festival grounds there's plenty of delicious food: from arroz de polvo and creme de lagosta to açaí. Staying a little longer in the village? Then we warmly recommend the restaurants below.
Every morning the jangadas sail out and in the afternoon the catch lands right on the beach – so in Baleia fish and seafood are as fresh as it gets: grilled fish, crab, shrimp, lobster and a steaming moqueca, with your feet in the sand and an ice-cold coconut or caipirinha. And for those who prefer something else, there's homemade Brazilian food, churrasco, pizza, burgers and pastéis – everyone gets their fill.
All spots on the map
- Fresh fish & seafood by the sea
- Beach clubs & sunset bars
- Homemade Brazilian & churrasco
- Pizza, burgers & snacks
Fresh fish & seafood by the sea
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Barraca da Aila
A 30-year-old institution: according to regulars the best crab in Ceará, with ice-cold beer and Aila's warm welcome.
Must try Crab (caranguejo) with an ice-cold beer
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Bar e Restaurante Dú Jaime
Feet in the sand: moqueca, fresh fish, fries and caipirinhas, run by a very hospitable family. Open late.
Must try Moqueca, fresh fish & a caipirinha
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Restaurante Xiko Xêko
Right by the sea with a relaxed vibe: fish dishes, pizza and caipirinha.
Must try Grilled fish, pizza & caipirinha
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Pousada e Restaurante Beira Mar
Beachfront pousada with a much-loved kitchen (4.7 ★) – also takeaway and delivery.
Must try Fresh fish, Brazilian style
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Homemade Brazilian
Restaurante da Bediga
Simple family restaurant with fresh fish and real homemade food – excellent value.
Must try Fish of the day with rice, beans & farofa
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Restaurante e Pizzaria Itália
Humble place, perfect crab – and pizza for the kids.
Must try Crab (caranguejo) – and pizza for the kids
Beach clubs & sunset bars
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Altas Horas Beach Club
Pool, sunbeds and a lively kitchen with burgers, pizza, sushi and fresh juices – and the finish of our Discovery Run.
Must try Sushi, burgers & fresh fruit juices by the pool
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Beach bar & restaurant
Baleia Sunset – Bar e Restaurante
New beach bar on the seafront – the spot for a sunset drink.
Must try A caipirinha at sunset
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Summertime Baleia Restôbar
Simple and welcoming pousada-restobar on the beach road.
Must try Petiscos (Brazilian bar snacks) & cold drinks
Homemade Brazilian & churrasco
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Tempero da Moça
Small and cosy, real homemade Brazilian food at low prices – try the bobó de camarão.
Must try Bobó de camarão (shrimp in creamy cassava)
Pizza, burgers & snacks
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Convés Express
Great pizza at a great price and açaí bowls – mainly takeaway and delivery, perfect for a night in.
Must try Pizza & an açaí bowl
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Braseiro Hamburgueria e Espetaria
Burgers and skewers off the grill – simple, tasty and fairly priced, the go-to spot at night.
Must try Burger & espetinho (grilled skewers)
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The vibeBreakfast, juices & snacks
Lanchonete Ir. Val
The morning stop: coffee, fresh avocado or guava juice, coxinhas and risoles.
Must try Avocado or guava juice with a coxinha
Selection based on Google Maps reviews (October 2026). Opening hours vary outside high season – best to send a quick WhatsApp first. Do you run a restaurant in Baleia and want to be listed or send us a photo? Get in touch!