3 Best Restaurants in Praia do Rosa, The South

A cozy little restaurant in a converted flour mill, Bistrô Pedra da Vigia is an enduring Praia do Rosa favorite, both for its candlelit ambience and its crowd-pleasing cuisine that covers steak, seafood, and homemade pastas. Some original features remain, including the exposed tiled roof, while a liberal approach with a paintbrush has the woodwork coated in bright shades of yellows, blues, and pinks.

Adding a touch of glamour to the casual surf vibe of Praia do Rosa, Tigre Asiático is one worth dressing up for. Sumptuous wooden carvings and Buddhas from Bali, lanterns and drapes all add to the opulence. Low tables and Japanese tatami mats are a novel choice for the supple-limbed. Skip the sushi and order one of the Indonesian or Thai curries, with spice levels toned down to suit the Brazilian palate.

The soft orange glow of lanterns sets a sultry tone by night at this top-end dining option in Praia do Rosa. Named after a bright red seed that’s used as a natural colorant, the restaurant’s focus is Brazilian cuisine, and in particular the hearty seafood stew, moqueca.. Whether you order yours with fish, shellfish, or extra spice, the moquecas more than feed two, and are served bubbling in clay pots, along with rice, farofa (toasted manioc flour), and pirão (a spicy seafood stock thickened with manioc flour). For dessert, don’t miss the creamy tapioca with frozen açaí.