Tivemos uma experiência incrível no Beijupirá! O Patrício nos atendeu super bem, sempre atencioso e…read moresimpático. Adoramos o ambiente e a forma como recebem os estrangeiros, nos sentimos em casa. Com certeza voltaremos!

This restaurant opened in 1991, and there's a reason it's still open and going strong--it's really,…read morereally good! First, the restaurant's entrance is so inviting. The front is covered with various types of palm trees and tropical plants that make you feel like you are entering into a secret grove in the jungle. There are charming and quirky handmade decorations all over and all the tables are covered with tablecloths with a beach theme, further contributing to the relaxed yet classy feeling. The waiters are very friendly without being too familiar. The menu can be described as Brazilian fusion cuisine, with French and African influences. "Beijupirá" is a type of fish--in English, it is known as a cobia or black bonito. Not surprisingly, the restaurant does a lot of seafood, and does it well (you can get other things too if you're not into seafood). I've wanted to eat here for some time. They have a special plate that changes every year. This year, their special was called "BeijuHibisco", which was shrimp in a hibiscus sauce served with pineapple rice. The shrimp were cooked to perfection and I've never had a sauce quite like this one--it was very delicious. The rice was also cooked perfectly. We washed it down with a few beers and the check (with the tip) came to about $65! Our waiter explained everything about the dish and we didn't have to wait long either. I will definitely be coming back here again and I highly recommend that if you're anywhere near here that you should eat here. You will not be disappointed.

My husband and I ate here when we were in Recife for the World Cup…read more PROs: Lots of selection on the menu, not limited to just Seafood Very generous portions Decent wine menu (for a place in Recife) CONs: Food was ok, but seemed a little "mass produced" We got fried shrimp and chicken - both were fine, but we were expecting more for the price. Service was spotty - the waiter forgot my husband's appetizer and didn't speak any English or any Spanish. In fact, no one in the restaurant did even though when the hotel called them in advance they assured us it was English-friendly. Thank goodness the menus had English. The waiter was also very difficult to track down and would disappear for awhile, which was pretty frustrating. Overall, an ok restaurant to check out in Recife.

I have eaten at Beijupirá Olinda several times, but I don't think I will be coming back again…read more Beijupirá has five locations, and I have eaten in 3 of them. I think I only wanted to like this place, but the truth is, I really don't. What is nice is the entrance: you enter either descending down a winding stair through a tropical garden or you can a funicular (which is as cute as heck). The restaurant itself is just a rectangular box, that when full is as noisy as a cafeteria. They have 3 tables outside, and this was the first time that we sat here and if you must eat here, I recommend that you choose to sit outside. The food is another problem for me. The plating is very amateurish, and most plates look similar. All of their fish offerings are breaded and fried, which, to me shows a lack of creativity and is rather boring. I had their jambalaya, which was without flavor. Service is mediocre and confused. After receiving our appetizers, another waiter came to deliver the appetizers again. For the prices they charge, the food and service are not commensurate.

Best food we had in two weeks in a city with much good food. The fish was superb. Plus a beautiful…read moreterrace, beautiful view, helpful waitstaff. Truly a delight.

The service was okay. I think being American hurt us even though we were using Portuguese. We…read morewaited almost an hour for our food. It was good but sadly the lobster was a little over cooked and dry. The drinks were on point. Manager was very apologetic for our wait and boxed up to go for us. If you aren't in a hurry... give it a try!

Food is tasty here but a little on the pricey side. Seafood was reasonably fresh. They have an…read moreoyster tank if you want fresh oysters. Place has AC and al fresco seating and opens till 4am. Right by the ocean so really convenient to get to on foot too. The service here is really slow though. Like it took forever to get our food, which means it was cooked from scratch. But the check and the packing of leftovers took 10-15 minutes too. Would return but would adjust my expectations.

We recently came back here for lunch, and the experience made me eat my words from my previous…read morereview. The service was great and the food tasted and was presented very nicely. All our dishes were delicious. The crab appetizer was presented properly, the portions were decent and the taste was just right. For a main course, I had a delicious seafood risotto with squid & crab. My wife had a filet mignon with puree and both were also great. I'm glad I came back, because now I see why they've been open since 1964.

disclaimer: I'm not a Brazilian. I'm a Taiwanese guy living in San Francisco traveling to Brazil…read morefor the first time and I'm known as a picky eater. My Brazilian friends took me to this place because I wanted some meat. We ordered Casquinho de Caranguejo, which is crab head shells filled with creamy stuff and crab meat, that was good. And we had one order of Filé Trifasisaco, a steak, for four people. This dish comes with two side-dishes that has some rice and fried bananas. The steak was tender and flavorful. For desert we had Top Hat, which is warm bananas topped with cinnamon and covered with sugar. We also had the caja juice, I have no idea what kind of fruit caja is but the juice is really tasty. The service was good and so was the ambience. Overall, I think this is an excellent restaurant and if you are fresh off the boat in Brazil, you might just like this place.

This restaurant sits right on the beach in front of the lighthouse of the beach town of Porto de…read moreGalinhas, which is a major tourist destination in the northeast of Brazil. The restaurant is separated into 3 separate seating areas around an open-air courtyard, so you have your choice of different ambiences. The menu seems to have an Italian flair, but seafood is the main attraction. I was really expecting more from both the flavor and the plating, which was rather pedestrian. We started with a seafood gratin, which was pretty good. The main courses were less good...I had fish Fiorentina, which was an overcooked, underseasoned piece of fish covewith mashed potatoes and spinach (neither of which were seasoned at all). The fact that the fish was tiny didn't bother me because it was so tough, but they covered it with so much puree that I was expecting something larger. I'm usually a fan of puree, but not this one. It was still better than the fish. My wife had the Fish & Shrimp à moda do Farol. The shrimp were nicely done, but the fish was a salty as could be and was over-cooked as well. Both main dishes were a disappointment. The check only came to US$56 with the tip, but for Brazil, for the quality of this meal, this was expensive.

I've been to Bargaço several times - both at the old location and new. If you want to try typical…read moreBrazilian seafood, this is the place to go. There is not one single dish that will disappoint you. The restaurant is a nice seat down place, so it is great for a date night or a nice dinner with family or friends. They serve typical regional food so I highly recommend their "moqueca", specially if you like coconut milk. Their whole fish "a moda do chef", was a real surprise for us. The fish comes stuffed with yucca flour and other seafood. However, if you are not used to yucca flour, I would recommend you try a different dish. Exceptional service, great food, and nice ambience!

Not My First time here I started with an Acaraje and some…read morelocal drink - Caipirinha NeXT some oysters with a draft beer Main course a stuffed fish with manioc flour and a shrimp " muqueca" both along a white Sauvignon Blanc Chilean Wine I do recommend a visit

My first meal in Recife Brazil!…read more Gorgeous restaurant with valet right on the beach. The service was very friendly but also very slow. Lunch time and their menu was a full meal -- very affordable for appetizer, entree, dessert.

A nice open air air experience with great service. Elevated from the walking street, does not…read moresuffer unwanted solicitors during the meal. Cauldinho is a must starter to ensure you start the meal as many locals do. From there, any of the variations of local staples or some of their own offerings can't serve you wrong. I will visit them when I am back in Recife.