Here is a list of some places you can visit in Natal and Ponta Negra, click on the title for google maps link.
Breakfast
- You can go into any major hotel in Ponta Negra and ask to pay to eat breakfast there in the breakfast buffet. Probably not the cheapest option, but you will eat well.
- Aurelias Lab
cafe with avo and mushroom toasts, grilled cheese, waffles, etc. - Padaria Pão e Companhia
full bakery with breakfast service, sandwiches, omelets, tapiocas, pancakes, breakfast combos. - Levu
serving breakfast as of October 16, gourmet eggs and toast type place.
Restaurants
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- Tabua de Carne (Via Costeira)
Regional Brazilian food, veggie/vegan options possible. - 294 (Petrópolis)
Regional Brazilian food, specializing in crab. - Mangai (Ponta Negra)
Buffet style restaurant serving Northeast Brazilian specialties (the place to go to try our regional cuisine!) Veggie options possible. - Rupestre Pizzeria (Ponta Negra)
Great pizza in a fun, outdoor garden location. Has vegan pizza. Reservation necessary! - Makê Sushi Pub (Ponta Negra)
Sushi bar/pub. Has vegan options. - Goodala Burger (Ponta Negra)
Vegan burger and hot dog restaurant. - Casa de Taipa (Ponta Negra)
Tapioca snackhouse (serving traditional filled tapiocas, both savory and sweet). Has a sand floor, and fun decor. - Station 84 (Ponta Negra)
Burger place. - Araçá Cafe & Bistro (Capim Macio
close to Ponta Negra) - Really cute garden cafe with nice drinks and beverages, and appetizer type dishes and salads. Also has a store and salon in same location. Has great veggie and vegan options. - A Familia (Ponta Negra)
The only Serbian restaurant in Brazil. Serbian and Mediterranean cuisine. - Dixie and Dallas (Ponta Negra beach)
Cafe on the beach with nice atmosphere, breakfast, lunch, and snack options. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options. - Paprika (Ponta Negra)
Fun pizzeria with oceanview! Has vegetarian and vegan options. - Curva do Vento (Ponta Negra)
Fun bar and restaurant in an outdoor rustic location. Serves fun drinks, pizza, and stuffed baked potatoes. Has vegan dishes.
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- Camarões Potiguar (Ponta Negra)
Famous restaurant from Natal specializing in shrimp with local ingredients. Fantastic vegan options. Must visit! - Manary Gastronomia e Arte (Ponta Negra)
Restaurant serving local specialties (including a banana bruschetta!) located at the Manary Hotel. Has vegan options. - Sal e Brasa (Ponta Negra)
All you can eat, Brazilian “churrasco” (BBQ). - Lotus (Ponta Negra)
Japanese sushi restaurant. Clearly labeled gluten free items. - A Familia (Ponta Negra)
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- Marechal Steakhouse (Tirol)
Sophisticated steakhouse, vegetarian options possible. Best steak in Natal.
Bars
- Bar 54 (Ponta Negra) $
Fun bar serving bar snacks, and many types of beer and drinks. - Araçá Cafe & Bistro (Capim Macio - close to Ponta Negra) $$
Really cute garden cafe with nice drinks and beverages, and appetizer type dishes and salads. Also has a store and salon in same location. Has great veggie and vegan options. - Atma (Ponta Negra) $$$
sophisticated rooftop bar with nice dishes. - Severina (Tirol) $$$
great outdoor atmosphere serving nice cocktails and local specialties.
Pharmacies
- anywhere that says ‘Farmacia’ or ‘Drogaria’.
Emergency numbers
- 190 - Police
- 192 - Ambulance
- 193 - Firefighter
Hair salons
- Studio Helena que fez (Capim Macio, close to Ponta Negra).
- Flash (Ponta Negra)
- Atelie Marina Portela (Petropolis)