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Bar Zulu

Rua das Laranjeiras, 16, Salvador, State of Bahia 40026-230, Brazil
7187843208
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Ranked #6 of 271 restaurants in Salvador
Price range: $15 - $30
Cuisines: International
Good for: Bar scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Late Night
Restaurant details
Good for: Bar scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Late Night
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United States
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

Although service is friendly, efficient and professional, the food leaves a bit to be desired. Cheeseburger was served lukewarm, and massive pieces of romaine lettuce on burgers/sandwiches are a bit strange. Would be nice to see chips or fries included as a side with sandwiches. Overall, decent international food that could definitely be executed better.

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Banska Stiavnica, Slovakia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2013

this place was recommended to us by our hosts in pousada Baluarte and we were happy that we followed the advice of the locals. bar is placed in a small street and has a few tables outside on the cobblestones. we ordered moqueca and it was delicious! Salvador is a mecca of moqeca, so if you are in Salvador, have... More

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Salvador, BA
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

poor quality table and chairs outside, several falling apart. smelly drains, badly presented drinks in wrong size glasses,average food, Surprised by how overrated the reviews of this place are. The owner needs to go back to school and learn some manners. Rude to his staff, quite a pig. Never go back there again.

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Comblain-au-Pont, Belgium
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75 reviews 75 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013

indeed the food is okay, but nothing special. I had patatas bravas and thai salad. Having lived in Barcelona and visited Thai friends in Bangkok, think it is fair to say both had little in common with the real stuff (but the name). the seating is nice, for sure, the beer is cold, but this is certainly not the best... More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

We stayed at Hostel Galeria 13 over New Year 2012 and ate here regularly. It is run by the owner of the Hostel and the food is excellent in quality and portion size! Great menu with options to suit all!

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Paris, France
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013 via mobile

We so wanted to try this restaurant because it's first position on trip advisor. Strengely no local people know about this place and we quickly understood why. It's a " foreigner " spot and the owners are also foreigners with a large facebook network, certainly. Because this place really dont deserve the position number one in Salvador. We had "galinha... More

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Lafayette, California, United States
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25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

Bar Zulu has a few tables set out in the Pelourinho streets, but the food tastes like it comes out of a fancy restaurant. We shared generous portions of a fish stew, chicken curry, and carne de sol. Delicious! With beers and soft drinks the total for four of us was $60. Oh, and sitting in the cobblestone streets among... More

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Brewster, New York
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29 reviews 29 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

We went to Zulu because of its high rating on Trip Advisor. The atmosphere was nothing special, nor was the service. In fact, the outdoor seating included several large crawling red bugs (roaches?). That said, the food was very good, the prices low, and the menu was large and varied. I had the best steak on my Brazilian vacation there... More

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Lemont, Illinois
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31 reviews 31 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

I have gone here my first two nights in Salvador. The food is very good. The live entertainment and the setting are exceptional. The service is also very good. It is a very laid back kind of place. (Don't expect a "fine dining" experience).

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Ljubljana, Slovenia
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 24, 2012

Nice restaurant in Pelourinho, great food & listening to some good band! The staff is really friendly, also helpful with translating menu from Portuguese to English:) Andreja from Slovenia.

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