Camburi
Among the regions covered by the Guide’s special Folha Verão, Camburi beach, in São Sebastião, is among the calmest. Don’t expect the hustle and bustle of Guarujá or Ubatuba, nor the good prices of Praia Grande. With only two beaches – Camburi and Camburizinho – the neighborhood is a refuge from city life, without buildings and surrounded by forest.
Grilled octopus from Manacá Restaurante, in Camburi
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Bruno Santos
The nightlife here is quiet, without many clubs or bars that last all night. Even the locals seem to seek excitement elsewhere, like Maresias. On the other hand, the gastronomic scene brings together good dining options. See some of them.
Aqua
Those who visit the house can eat on a wooden terrace, among the vegetation, with a view of the sea in the distance. The spaghetti di gamberi (R$210) comes with shrimp, fresh tomatoes, arugula, olives and leeks.
Al. Antonio José Marques, 2000, Camburi Beach, São Sebastião, Whatsapp (11) 99724-2874. @restaurantacqua
Ceres Brigadeiros
The flagship products are the sweets. There is no shortage of options: there are the traditional ones, like chocolate and beijinho, but also apricot Amaretto, paçoca, cocoa caramel, dulce de leche with burnt coconut, among others. A brigadeiro costs R$10 and, if you order three, each costs R$6. There are also other sweets, such as pistachio cake (R$24 per slice).
Al. Antonio José Marques, 744, Camburi Beach, São Sebastião, WhatsApp (12) 98121-0916. @ceresbrigadeiros
Manaca
Chef Edinho Engel’s restaurant has no facade. It is hidden in the middle of the forest, combining nature and high gastronomy. To start, one of the options is the crispy fish tacos (R$76). Grilled octopus (R$266) is served with potatoes with paprika butter.
R. Manacá, 102, Camburi beach, São Sebastião, tel. (12) 99603-5641. @manacarestaurant
Ogan
The highlights are fish and seafood. The menu includes butter-grilled lobster (R$320) with heart of palm risotto and fresh tomatoes. The fish of the day (R$169) can be served with couscous with São Paulo shrimp or in a chestnut crust, accompanied by soft shrimp farofa and banana cream.
Standard. de Camburi, 1 650, Camburi beach, São Sebastião, Whatsapp (12) 99753-1066. @restaurantogan
Taioba
Maison Caiçara run by chef Eudes Assis. The plant that gives its name to the space is an unconventional food plant, called pancs, and is present in some dishes. The taioba dumplings (R$38) are served with the house pepper sauce. The menu offers fixed options, such as the navy blue (R$79), a simmered fish with green banana accompanied by pirão shrimp. There are also daily specials.
R. Tijucas, 55 years old, Camburi beach, São Sebastião. @taiobagastronomia
Manacá Pizza and Emporium
For those looking to eat well without leaving their home or hotel, the restaurant offers one of the leading delivery services in the area. The pizzeria operates in the Neapolitan style — a raw ham pizza with stracciatella, Italian cheese, costs R$145. In the store’s service, it is possible to order canned seafood (R$150) or the Manacá box (R$225), with brie, gorgonzola, parmesan, raw ham, salami, grapes and mixed nuts.
R. Manacá, 102, Camburi beach, São Sebastião, tel. (12) 99672-2830. @pizzaemporiomanaca
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