One of the best restaurants in Bahia, the Capim Santo is set in a lovely garden with lush mango trees and plenty of tables. The specialty is seafood. Try the robalo fish with a crust of cashew nuts and a side of vatapá shrimp stew, or the perfectly tender grilled tuna. Another delicious dish is the stew of prawns in coconut milk, served in a hollowed-out pumpkin. There's homemade pastas in a variety of seafood combinations, or for a vegetarian option try the mini-cannelloni stuffed with asparagus, ricotta, and tomato confit. Desserts include some favorites with a tropical twist, such as the guava crème brûlée or the tarte tartin with banana.
The Chef, Morena Leite, grew up in Trancoso and studied at Cordon Bleu in France. 55 73 36681122
