Tambaqui de Banda
An affordable grilled fish restaurant next to the Amazon Theatre, serving generous portions of charcoal-grilled half tambaqui, with outdoor seating perfect for watching the square at night.
Located in São Sebastião Square, right next to the Amazon Theatre, this restaurant's signature dish is charcoal-grilled half tambaqui (tambaqui de banda), served with baião de dois, vinagrete, and Uarini manioc flour—a generous portion perfect for sharing. They also offer pirarucu parmigiana, cupuaçu desserts, and jambu caipirinhas. The indoor dining area is air-conditioned, and tables are also set up on the sidewalk. Happy hour features live music and dance performances. Platters for two cost around 90–140 BRL, with an average cost of 45–70 BRL per person. Lunch is busy from 12:00 to 14:30. It is within walking distance of the theatre.
Opening hours
Daily 11:00–23:00
Nearby sights
- Amazon Theatre
- Church and Square of São Sebastião
- Palace of Justice, Manaus
- Palacete Provincial
- Manaus Cathedral
- Manaus City Museum (Paço da Liberdade)
- Manaus Customs House
- Rio Negro Palace Cultural Centre