Where to eat in Florianópolis

Oysters, the shrimp sequence and fish with pirão: what to try and where.

Updated on October 7, 2026 ✓ Information checked on October 6, 2026 adapted from the Portuguese original

The island’s cooking has Azorean roots and plenty of sea. Fish, shrimp and shellfish appear in dishes such as fish stew with pirão (a thick broth with cassava flour), breaded shrimp, shrimp broth and mullet roe, according to Wikipedia. And, of course, oysters.

What to try

Dish	What it is
Oysters	raw, au gratin or steamed; Florianópolis is a major producer
Sequência de camarão (shrimp sequence)	several shrimp dishes served one after another, each prepared differently; the line-up varies from place to place
Fish with pirão	fish stewed with herbs, served with pirão and cassava flour
Tainha (mullet)	a fish closely tied to the island’s artisanal fishing

Where to go

Oysters: Ribeirão da Ilha and Santo Antônio de Lisboa, right on the bay. See Florianópolis oysters.
Seafood with your feet in the sand: Pântano do Sul, Armação and Barra da Lagoa.
By the lagoon: Costa da Lagoa and the Centrinho of Lagoa da Conceição.
Downtown: the central courtyard of the Public Market.

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Florianópolis oysters How the island became Brazil's oyster capital and where to try the best ones. Read guide

Frequently asked questions

What is a sequência de camarão (shrimp sequence)?

A way of serving shrimp in several dishes one after another, each prepared differently, such as breaded and stewed. What comes in the sequence varies from restaurant to restaurant.

Where can I eat oysters in Florianópolis?

In Ribeirão da Ilha and Santo Antônio de Lisboa, where the oyster farms are and where many restaurants sit right on the bay.

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