Salvador Eating: 9 Best Local Restaurants & Cafes in Salvador

Donana

By Carol

Nice food in a peculiar neighborhood

Donana

This is a local tip 100%. This restaurant is placed on a neighborhood where tourists don´t go and it it filled with locals, specially during the week, people go there to eat on their lunch breaks. It is always full so get there early.

by Carol

Health Valley Brasil

Budget Meals 0 0

By Artem

Vegetarian restaurant on Piedade square

Health Valley Brasil

The restaurant is situated in an ancient building. The owner, an African guy, mixes spices and flavour of 55 countries he've been to. If you are looking for a natual products it's a righ place. In the buffet you pay a fixed price and eat as much as you want.

by Artem

Casa da Dinha do Acarajé

Budget Meals 2 0

By Artem

The famous acarajé point in Rio Vermelho

Casa da Dinha do Acarajé

The famous acarajé (Brazilian street food with shrimps and palm oil) point in Rio Vermelho. Enjoy the freshest shrimps from the ocean and a perfect service of "baiana" just on the square among other revelers.

by Artem

O Cravinho

Bars 1 0

By Artem

Number 1 bar in Pelourinho

O Cravinho

This is a unique place on the Terreiro de Jesus. Many kinds of cachaças from wooden kegs. The famous one is cravinho (clove). Full of locals as well as tourists. Moderate price. A perfect option for a rainy night.

by Artem

Soho

Restaurants 0 1

By Carol

Japanese with a view

Soho

It is a very safe place to have lunch or dinner as it is placed inside the boat marina and has its own paid parking lot. The restaurant has a porch that surrounds the entire place where you can have your meal and appreciate the view. Some parts of the floor (in the porch) are made of glass so you can see where it is below (the sea).

by Carol

Cafélier

Bars 2 1

By Artem

A wonderful place to see the sunset

Cafélier

It's a unique place in Santo Antonio neighbourhood. Antique furniture, pictures on the walls, the cat walking around and the whole atmosphere is magical. You can either your lunch or just drop in for a cup of coffee.

by Artem

Praia do Buracão

Restaurants 4 3

By Artem

Hidden beach in Rio Vermelho

Praia do Buracão

It's protected from the traffic by the buildings which is a rare case in the city. The waves are always strong here and it's somehow dangerous but brings a lot of fun for sure. Full of young middle classlocals and kids from favela as well.

by Artem

Mocambinho

Budget Meals 0 0

By Artem

Brazilian restaurant (locals only)

Mocambinho

A collection of more than 180 types of cachaças (a distilled spirit made from sugarcane juice), special Bahian cousine on moderate price, local people of famous Dois de Julho neighbourhood seating on the tables mainly outside which is common in Salvador.

by Artem

A Cubana

Budget Meals 2 1

By Artem

The best price for ice cream

A Cubana

For moderate prices in an overrated historical center. A good choice of sweets, fruit juices and "salgados". Nice service (Portuguese only though) and clean area with ancient photos on the walls. Recommended for sure!

by Artem