Where to eat on the Maraú Peninsula
Updated on October 7, 2026 ✓ Information verified on October 6, 2026 adapted version of the Portuguese original
The Maraú Peninsula lies on the Costa do Dendê, a tourist zone of Bahia that, according to Wikipedia, takes its name from the dendê palm plantations, whose oil is a signature ingredient of Bahian cooking.
What to try
- Moquecas, stews made with dendê oil and coconut milk.
- Fish and seafood from local fishing.
- Cocada (coconut candy), tapioca and fruit sold on the beach and in the village.
Where
Most restaurants are in Barra Grande. Along the Atlantic beaches there are beach shacks and restaurants that open according to the season. In the low season, some close or reduce their hours.
Listings
We only list businesses with a verifiable public source: see bars and restaurants in the business directory.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical dish of the region?
Bahian moqueca, a fish or seafood stew made with dendê (palm) oil, is the best known on the Costa do Dendê.
Keep reading
Keep planning
- Bars and restaurants on the Maraú Peninsula Tips for eating well on the peninsula and listings with a public source. Read guide
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Where to stay on the Maraú Peninsula Where to stay on the Maraú Peninsula: Barra Grande, Três Coqueiros, Taipu de Fora or more remote beaches, with the pros and cons of each base. Read guide