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Capim Santo

Praca Sao Joao, s/n, Trancoso, State of Bahia, Brazil
(73) 3668-1122
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Ranked #2 of 13 restaurants in Trancoso
Cuisines: Seafood
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Rio de Janeiro
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I have already gone to Capim Santo in Sao Paulo, but this one in Trancoso is even better. I went there twice in a week. Dont leave without eating the best desert ever: the black and white chocolate mousse.

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

It is pricey, but the food and beverages are marvelous and criative. There is no mistakes, Capim Santo deserves be recognized as the best restaurant in Trancoso.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

The fruit juices here are truly imaginative and delicious (for example, mixing lemongrass, lime and ginger), the garden/jungle ambiance is lovely, and the service attentive. However, both of our seafood dishes, one of which was supposed to be a Thai green curry, were downright bland. It is hard to imagine that, given the rich flavors available from Bahian and other... More

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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2013

Having dinner at Capim you never mistake. It is pricey. Takes long time to get a table and to get your food served, but year after year the quality maintains good while other restaurants are unstable.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

We tried this restaurant on the advice of our Pousada, and TA's ranking convinced us. What strikes most about this restaurant is the atmosphere. Very laid back and relaxed. Lots of different areas, so no matter how many people fill the place (and trust me, there is a line up) it doesn't feel crowded. The design is a mix of... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2012

Charming and cozy restaurant. Sea food is the specialty of the house. Juices are great with different mix of fruits. Service also good.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I was in this restaurant with my girl and my best brazilian friend Bruno,in the 2011 summer, we spend 7 days there, it's an amazing place, we got a flat with two roon with a wonderfull view, amazing space outside to relax and to hear the wonderful bird singing.. we eat in the restaurant the food is really special, I... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

It is located inside the Quadrado, the tourist center, and though the Pousada was a little more expensive for our budget, we went to their restaurant one night and did not regret it. As long as chic restaurants go, and a little over medium priced, you get what you pay for. The menu is interesting, modem and varied. Mixing local... More

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Belo Horizonte Brasil
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

The restaurant is located inside Capim Santo Pousada. They have a nice menu, with good fish. seafood and meat options. The food is well prepared, the fishes and seafood are fresh. It's a nice dining experience, however not as fancy as El Gordo. At my opinion, the best Quadrado's restaurant.

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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

Am used to great restaurants and love eating well...this restaurant was a real disappointment...I had fish with walnuts but i really did not think that the two ingredients matched or enhanced the dish experience. overall in a great restaurant i truly think the tastes should be balanced so to create an exquisite mouth experience (HERE NOT THE CASE!)

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