The fact that a restaurant as excellent and well-established as Caminho do Ouro has no reviews…read morespeaks to the fact that Brazil's charming colonial town, Paraty, is barely represented on Yelp. This is Tripadvisor country (so far), a fact I'm doing my best to remedy. This though, is how I came to discover Caminho do Ouro. Having no Yelp to consult I'd had an awful meal elsewhere days earlier. I was determined that situation not be repeated so, against my nature, I scoured Tripadvisor. There, Caminho do Ouro is a (possibly "the") top-rated Paraty restaurant. On a rain-soaked evening my son and I found Caminho do Ouro in the town's historic district. As we entered, the only other diners there were departing. Apart from the workers, we had the entire restaurant to ourselves which seems like a crime given the quality of what this kitchen produces. A Tripadvisor reviewer had noted that his only complaint about the place was how quiet/sedate the restaurant was so I'm hoping this isn't a trend. Based upon my single visit I think this restaurant deserves to be packed. Between the two of us we consumed a filet mignon entree served alongside a creamy polenta and a shrimp risotto entree. There were so many "oohs", "aahs", and "mmmms" coming from my table that I'm rethinking things: perhaps it was a good thing the restaurant was empty. This food - the beef especially - inspired my son and I to both remark, weeks after the fact, that we wish we could go back and repeat that meal. We're still wishing. Caminho do Ouro is a quietly elegant, artful restaurant serving positively luscious food. If you're looking for an evening meal in Paraty - perhaps a romantic spot for 2 - you can stop looking. You might even want to return again the following night. Caminho do Ouro is very, very good. (Meal for 2, tax & tip included: $44 US; are you booking your plane ticket about now)?

We chose this restaurant based on a couple of reviews, and it was definitely the BEST meal we had…read morein Paraty! I had perfectly cooked piece of fish on linguini made from hearts of palm. I have been trying in vain to recreate this ever since. The service was impeccable as well - staff was aware without hovering. Cocktails were perfect. Very reasonable prices - 5 star food. I hope to get back to this lovely town and this restaurant!!

Amazing service & food! Great atmosphere too & wait staff speaks English too! Everyone is very…read moresweet & helpful! Life guitar music was also nice! We really enjoyed our lunch!!

2023-May; the restaurant was an open air environment. We ordered pizza and a Japanese dish. Both…read morewere well prepared and artistic. The price was normal for the type of food and setting.

The ambiance at this place is great but the service and food are not…read more We ordered sautéed shrimp for appetizers which were good but rather oily. We got the steak for dinner, the portion was for 2 people but the meat but very fatty and tough. Service is slow and rather inconsiderate. When the table behind us asked for napkins, the waiter looked at our table where our main course had just been cleared up and snatched the napkins from our table to put on theirs. Such an odd thing to do! I would come back for drinks on the beach and the live music but I wouldn't eat here again.