Brazilian SEAFOOD TOUR of the MAGIC ISLAND!! Nonstop Shrimp & Oysters | Florianopolis, Brazil

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With another food adventure in Brazil upon me, I headed out on an incredible seafood tour of Florianopolis. Come with me as I embark on an epic Brazilian seafood tour of the magic island and enjoy nonstop shrimp and oysters in Florianopolis, Brazil!

My afternoon began in the southernmost village on the island with my friends Guilherme and Rafa from Rio4Fun and Rio4Food. We would be heading out on an unreal seafood tour of the area known as Pântano do Sul.

Our first stop was a seafood market called Peixaria Trinta Réis. Inside, they had tons of shrimp on display, as well as fish, squid, oysters, and more.

Then, we headed over to Mondala Restaurante, where we started with some floral honey cachaça. It was so strong!

Then, we jumped on some shrimp with lime, cod fish croquettes, fried stuffed crabs, and raw oysters. Guilherme told me to eat the shrimps whole, including the shell and the head! They were crunchy and different!

I added some spicy sauce to the shrimp, which gave them a nice kick. Then, I started on the croqueta with a squeeze of lime and a drizzle of olive oil on top. It was similar to a Cuban croqueta!

Next was the stuffed crab, which I added some spicy sauce, lime, and olive oil to. It was like a spicy crab cake. I loved the cilantro, tomatoes, and onions in it. It was so filling and fully shredded crab.

Then, they brought us more shrimp! They were so good. They were better than the others and very crispy, with a smoked flavor. You eat the shrimp whole and have to really break it down in your mouth.

Next up were the oysters, which were massive because it was oyster season! They were brinier than the oysters we’d been eating in Florianopolis and had a mussel-like texture. We also had some crunchy, double-fried shrimp.

Our final dish was fish Milanese with an oily shrimp sauce on top. It was beautiful and oily and came with rice and a grits-like dish made from cassava flour. The fish was nice and white, and was lightly fried and breaded.

The cassava flour grits were also really nice, but my favorite things were the main shrimp!

Then, we walked a few feet away to the next restaurant, Arante Bar. It’s very rustic and is known for the notes people leave on the walls and ceiling. People leave notes about what they felt about the food and service there!

Arante Bar is the oldest restaurant on the beach and is a tourist attraction! They serve local craft beer and has a cozy atmosphere and an awesome view of the beach. I ordered their only artisanal craft beer, Cartan, which is a blonde ale. It tasted like a wheat ale.

The beer cost me R$29. Then, I left a note and taped it to the ceiling.

After a 40-minute drive north, we arrived at Rancho Açoriano Restaurant, which is a beautiful Portuguese-style building with a colorful yellow, blue, and red exterior. They have indoor dining and make their own cachaca. You can also eat outside on the pier.

We ordered more oysters—raw, and some charbroiled with cheese. The charbroiled oysters. They’re massive and chunky and are almost like eating an oyster lasagna. They’re so meaty and full of creamy gruyere cheese!

Then, we jumped on the raw oysters, which we had with some lime and Tabasco, which added some spice. You can slurp them out of the shell or eat them with a fork. I prefer raw oysters so I can taste the actual oyster.

After dinner, we stopped at a stand to get some sugarcane juice with lime and pineapple. It’s a cross between the São Paulo (lime) and Rio (pineapple) styles of sugarcane juice! It was delicious, tangy, and refreshing!

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My name is David Hoffmann. For the last 12 years, I have been traveling around the world in search of unique culture, food, and history! Since starting David’s Been Here in 2008, I have traveled to over 1,200 destinations in 81 countries, which I welcome you to check out on my YouTube channel, travel blog, and social media sites.

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[jocelyngodoy]

I used to live in Florianópolis for 6 years (named as Magic Island). I've been to several countries in the world, and even lived in Australia, and can Tell you guys: Florianópolis is one of the best places in the world. As well the state of santa Catarina. Its really hard to beat It. The women around there are the most beautiful in the world without doubt.

[cipherlens]

After watching a lot of your vlogs, I realise that the purpose of life is to eat, drink and enjoy!

Everything else is secondary

[Brandon-bhpj]

Your living the dream man! I'm just home having a cheap cup of noodles lol.

[Snehakatharpi]

Co-host is really making sure That David gets the right taste profile 😄👏👏

[fdavie]

I really want to visit Brazil for a month! 👍

[danilocarlos]

Im from São Paulo and I have had sugarcane juice with lime ever since I was a child.

[solangesouza]

You guys are the best food buddies ! I love how you guys enjoy each other company

[alanaremor]

At Arante, they have the most delicious stuffed squid. It is squid (they serve 6 or 7 of them) stuffed with shrimp. It's amazing. They serve with rice and beans so perfectly cooked. Unforgettable Brazilian home cooking.

[marcosferreira]

Guilherme está alargando a boca e o perfil a cada novo

[swapnilshingote]

That fried Crab...ufff...Man that is some legendary stuff...

[lifeinkorea]

Seafood was always my favorite food. For me, if there's anything that would represent me and my style of cooking, it would be a seafood platter. Maybe a perfectly shucked oyster with a bit of lemon and cocktail sauce or mignonette sauce. Love from Korea🇰🇷💕

[liveinlove]

What..Tabasco excellent with oysters, now now crystal is so good with cajun and creole dishes..😊as always good video..

[victorsantos]

Places you guys missed that are worth visiting in Florianópolis:

1 - Ilha do campeche
2 - Canal da barra
3 - Jurerê
4 - Forte

Amongst many others, not including the continental area (like guarda do embaú for instance). Keep up the good videos, cheers!

[kimearl]

I love watching you, you just make me smile 😘😁

[laismorganakoester]

I came to this channel, watched like 15videos before realize that is a food channel They just eat, every episode, just a lot of food and drink. If you're looking for experience with nature, history of Brazil.... Well... There's A LOT MORE than what's shows here

[jairetcrum]

Saw you in that first restaurant in Pântano do Sul and I thought your boy wasn’t gonna take you to Arante’s, the little restaurant filled with notes. Love that spot. Best lunch after hiking back from Lagoinha do Leste

[elizabethee]

Cant get enough of Florianopolis! and all those oysters im in heaven :) Love seafood its my favorite food actually . Such a beautiful place love the beach mountains. Heaven. crap i love yummm eat plate of those. Im getting so hungry this morning after few of these videos now lol. One thing i love is a Bloody Mary Oyster Shot those are so yummy :)

[crystalfree]

I like to see David eating, all food, he eats with heart, joy on his face, God bless you always, ....

[electricslider]

Cocktail sauce is good on oysters also and a squeeze of lemon

[cagiba]

My hometown, witch I'll never leave ❤