Armazém do Chef
A creative Maranhense restaurant in the Calhau district, with standout starters such as crab claws. Highly rated on travel platforms.
Female chef Maristela Escabin leads the kitchen, reinterpreting Maranhense cuisine with creative techniques. The seafood is fresh, there are vegetarian and gluten-free options, and the drinks list is good. The starters are the most highly regarded, especially the crab claws with vinaigrette, fish strips, and raw meat slices. Main courses include Maranhense rice. The atmosphere is warm, but weekends and holidays fill up quickly, so reservations are necessary. Located on Uriassica Street in the Calhau district, not far from the seafront avenue. You'll need to take a taxi. Average spend is about R$120–200 per person, for a main course plus a drink.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 11:45–24:00; Sun 11:30–16:00
Nearby sights
- Praia do Calhau
- Ponta d'Areia Beach
- Lagoa da Jansen
- Fonte do Ribeirão
- Museu Histórico e Artístico do Maranhão
- Teatro Arthur Azevedo
- Cathedral of São Luís
- Palácio de La Ravardière