Where to eat shrimp in João Pessoa

Article 107 of 100 · October 07, 2026 · 1 min read · Destino João Pessoa

The crustacean appears everywhere from all-you-can-eat spots in Manaíra to dishes at seafood restaurants on the waterfront.

Shrimp takes center stage at several restaurants in the Paraíba capital, and recent news coverage helps narrow down the most frequently mentioned addresses. In Manaíra, Canoa dos Camarões is located on Avenida João Maurício, 121, facing the sea. In February 2025, Paraíba Total reported that the restaurant offered an all-you-can-eat format with 17 preparations, including breaded, garlic-and-oil, butter, bobó-style, grilled and pasta dishes, priced at R$ 144 per person at the time. Prices change, so it's worth confirming directly with the restaurant.

Another reference point is Camarada Camarão, in the Manaíra neighborhood, next to Mag Shopping. In a guide published in January 2024, Jornal da Paraíba described the restaurant as a place where shrimp is the main ingredient, in both starters and main courses, with regional fish options and a wine list.

Nau Frutos do Mar, also in Manaíra, and Estaleiro, with locations in Seixas and Bessa, appear in a seafood restaurant roundup published by Polêmica Paraíba in January 2025. In that survey, Estaleiro's highlight was the "Camarão Navegantes" dish, and Gulliver, in Cabo Branco, was also listed. It's worth checking updated menus before going.

Those who prefer to cook at home can buy the crustacean at the Mercado do Peixe de Tambaú, run by the city government. A February 2026 report recorded shrimp being sold for up to R$ 70 per kilo, depending on size. For those looking for a seaside meal, the waterfront kiosks also serve the product, but prices vary widely from one stall to another.