Must-see restaurants in Manaus

  • Amazônico Peixaria Regional

    Manaus

    However you get your tambaqui (perhaps the tastiest of all Amazonian fish) prepared here – stewed, grilled, ribs – the execution is perfect. They serve…

  • Coco Bambu Manaus

    Manaus

    In a shopping center on the way to Ponta Negra west of town, this place deserves its consistently good reviews. Professional service and artfully prepared…

  • Banzeiro

    Manaus

    One of Manaus’ top gourmet restaurants, especially for fish. Varieties such as pirarucú, tambaqui and other Amazonian specialties are served in various…

  • Skina dos Sucos

    Manaus

    Stake out some counter space at this busy place, where you can order filling snacks and sandwiches to go along with large sucos (fresh juices) made from…

  • Restaurante Castelinho

    Manaus

    The food and service at this popular per-kilo lunch-only place are perfectly good, but the highlight has to be the building itself: a beautiful, high…

  • Tacacaria Amazônia

    Manaus

    This bright, appealing place serves a range of local dishes, specializing in tacacá and well-prepared fish from the Amazon, including tambaqui and…

  • Tambaqui De Banda

    Manaus

    The look is plastic, the location is ideal and the food surprisingly good. Bring some friends – nearly all dishes are for two or more people and the group…

  • Delícias Caseiras

    Manaus

    The tables are crammed together and the fans are blowing full blast to accommodate the scads of loyal clients at this great hole-in-the-wall just off…

  • Delicias da Marlene

    Manaus

    Simple, no-nonsense cooking with buffet lunches (R$10 per plate) that range from rice and spaghetti to salads and grilled meats, plus tacacá and local…

  • Casa do Pensador

    Manaus

    Simple wood tables set up on the plaza facing Teatro Amazonas make this an easy low-key place for dinner and a beer. The menu is equally casual, mostly…

  • Casa da Pamonha

    Manaus

    Cool and artsy, this vegetarian place has soy burgers, Spanish tortillas, fresh juices, delicious cakes and more during its popular lunchtime buffet, plus…

  • Filosóphicus

    Manaus

    Though hard to find and rather charmless, vegetarians will appreciate the creative, meat-free lunch buffet. It's located on the third floor, up a dark…

  • African House

    Manaus

    Rice with grilled or fried fish draws the crowds to this spot fronting the main square. It's nothing special, but it's refreshingly simple and portions…