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Manaca Restaurante

Rua Manaca, 102 | Camburi, Sao Sebastiao, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil
3865 1566
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sao paulo, brazil
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31 reviews 31 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

The restaurant setting is great, in the middle of the atlantic forrest. Staff is attemptive. Although you might make it without a reservation, I would advise you to make one, especially during the week end. Mosquitos might be a problem; if you are very sensitive, spray a reppelent before going. Food is good and fresh, but not spectacular. It is... More

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22 reviews 22 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Wonderful restaurant. When you arrive, you park your in a privative car parking and a van take you to the restaurant in the end of the street. Normally it is full so you need to wait a little bit, but it worth. Nice athmosphere, good variety of dishes and delicious food. Very good service. Just take care with mosquitoes (in... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

I will never forget this place because it was nearly December,and I was attending a company's end of the year dinner , I was there and they started serving all the types of caipirinhas ( different flavors with passion fruit, tangerine etc) and I had just turned 18, so I could give it a try. It's a restaurant that I... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2012

Very nice location, around 20 brands of cachaça for a perfect caipirinha and high quality and regular cuisine. It`s a little expensive but the experience is worth it. It starts with a two minute trip in the restaurant van when you mingle with other guests, after sitting you may start with the grilled squid (cooked in the slow way it... More

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sao paulo
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31 reviews 31 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

The ambiance is beautiful. The restaurant is lovely decorated and sits among trees in a lovely 'mata atlantica' garden. The music and lighting really helps creating the environment for a special meal of seafood and fish. All started very well. The service was nice and helpful. The caipirinhas were lovely appetizers and the couvert was really delicious. We all hoped... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 9, 2012 via mobile

If you're near Camburizinho beach, and you want a more gourmet experience, you must go to Manacá restaurant. Order one of the many variations of caipirinhas (for me the only caipirinha is with lemon and pinga) I don't remember the name of the plate I ordered but it was a grilled seafood platter and it was perfect in all senses.... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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22 restaurant reviews
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45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2012

We were in the area, had seen the restaurant featured on Tony Bourdain's "No Reservations" and decided to give it a try. The location is beautiful, but unless you're right in Camburi, it's kind of a hassle to get to (20 minute cab-ride from Juquehy). The food was totally unexceptional and very expensive. Given how lovely the entire Sao Sebastiao... More

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Dayton, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 21, 2012

The food was very well prepared. Great menu. Tropical foilage excellent.

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Natal, RN
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34 reviews 34 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

Confused that this restaurant is rated one of the best in Sao Paulo ? OK then, Pepper steak R$ 72, Spaghetti Frutos do Mar R$ 65 but just look at the way we were served1! Shocking!! Even took an hour for the food?!

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Sao Paulo, SP
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6 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

Located on the beach, they have excellent fish options, from grilled to cooked, all made with excellence and very well presented. Dishes are well served, proper to go for after an entire day at the beach. The pepper sauce of the house is a must.

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