In Florianópolis, “sequência de camarão” isn’t a dish you order for yourself. It’s a shared platter of shrimp cooked several different ways — usually garlic-and-oil, breaded, and in a creamy sauce — served with rice, fries, salad, and fish broth on the side. Most places make enough for two to four people, which changes how you should think about the price before you sit down.
That’s the detail that trips up a lot of visitors: some restaurants price it per person, others charge one flat amount for the whole platter to share. Below is a breakdown by budget, so you can pick a place that matches both your appetite and your wallet.
What exactly is a shrimp sequence?
The dish is closely associated with the Lagoa da Conceição area of the island, though versions of it show up all over Florianópolis. It’s built around shrimp prepared multiple ways in the same meal — often sautéed in garlic and olive oil, breaded and fried, and served in a cream or tomato-based sauce — alongside a piece of fried fish, rice, french fries, salad, and pirão (a thick fish broth thickened with cassava flour).
There’s no single official recipe. Each restaurant puts its own spin on the lineup, and portion sizes vary. What stays consistent is the idea: it’s a communal plate meant for the table, not an individual entrée.
Quick comparison: shrimp sequence by budget
| Restaurant | Neighborhood | Approximate price | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recanto dos Açores | Santo Antônio de Lisboa | Around R$85 per person | Budget-friendly, family-run atmosphere |
| Pitangueiras | Praia da Armação | Around R$90 per person | Budget-friendly, beach-area stop |
| Rancho Açoriano | Coqueiros | Around R$100 per person | Mid-range, generous portions |
| Sabor da Costa | Costa da Lagoa | Mid-range (exact price not confirmed) | Mid-range, deck over the water |
| Ostradamus | Ribeirão da Ilha | R$94-190 for a dish to share between two | Splurge, ocean-view dining |
| Restaurante Aladym | Ingleses Norte | Around R$171.60 for the full platter plus two drinks | Splurge, North Island location |
Prices above come from restaurant menus and local food guides checked in August 2026. They’re a starting point, not a guarantee — always confirm current prices when you book or arrive.
Budget-friendly: shrimp sequence for around R$85-100
- Recanto dos Açores (Santo Antônio de Lisboa) — A family-run spot on the island’s north side, with a shrimp sequence priced around R$85 per person. The neighborhood itself is worth a slow afternoon, with colonial-era houses along the waterfront.
- Pitangueiras (Praia da Armação) — On the south end of the island, with a shrimp sequence around R$90 per person, served with the usual sides and sauces.
If you want the cheapest way in, skip the sit-down restaurant altogether: the Mercado Público Municipal in downtown Florianópolis sells fresh shrimp directly, and several small restaurants inside the market cook it to order for less than what a full sequence costs elsewhere.
Mid-range: a bit more polish without the splurge
- Rancho Açoriano (Coqueiros) — Known locally for a generous, well-seasoned shrimp sequence, priced around R$100 per person.
- Sabor da Costa (Costa da Lagoa) — A deck built over the water on the Costa da Lagoa side of Lagoa da Conceição, serving shrimp prepared several ways alongside grilled fish fillet, rice, fries, and pirão. Exact current pricing wasn’t confirmed, but it sits solidly in the mid-range bracket based on the menu and setting.
Splurge-worthy: ocean views and higher-end plates
- Ostradamus (Ribeirão da Ilha) — Sits in the part of the island known as the “Vila das Ostras” (Oyster Village), responsible for a large share of Brazil’s oyster production. According to the restaurant’s own menu, shrimp and fish dishes built to share between two people run from R$94 to R$190. On Saturdays, the restaurant also runs an oyster festival with a fixed price covering multiple preparations. It’s a deck-over-the-water setting, so expect to pay for the view as much as the food.
- Restaurante Aladym (Ingleses Norte) — On the island’s north side, with a full shrimp sequence plus two soft drinks reported at around R$171.60. It’s a solid option if you’re staying near the Ingleses beaches and don’t want to cross the island for dinner.
A few things to check before you go
- Ask if the price is per person or for the whole platter. Some restaurants quote a per-person rate, others charge one price for a dish meant to be shared by two to four people. This is the single biggest source of confusion, and it’s worth confirming when you order.
- Portions are large. A shrimp sequence is rarely a good fit for someone eating alone — it’s built for sharing.
- Prices move. Menu prices for seafood shift with the season and with the cost of shrimp itself. Treat every number in this guide as an estimate, not a locked-in rate.
- Confirm opening hours and reservations directly with the restaurant, especially for the deck-and-ocean-view spots, which tend to fill up on weekends.
Frequently asked questions
How many people does a shrimp sequence serve?
Typically two to four people. It’s a shared platter, not an individual dish, so plan to order it for the table rather than for one person.
Is the price per person or for the whole dish?
It depends on the restaurant. Some list a per-person price, others charge a single amount for the entire platter meant to be shared. Confirm with your server before ordering if the menu isn’t clear.
What’s the cheapest way to try shrimp and seafood in Florianópolis?
The Mercado Público Municipal in downtown Florianópolis lets you buy fresh shrimp directly and have it cooked at one of the small restaurants inside the market, usually for less than a full sit-down sequence elsewhere.
Where does shrimp sequence traditionally come from?
It’s most closely associated with the Lagoa da Conceição area of Florianópolis, though restaurants across the island now serve their own versions.
Where to go from here
If you’re looking for more than just shrimp — typical Santa Catarina dishes, other seafood spots, or markets across the city — the site’s general guide to where to eat in Florianópolis covers the wider picture by neighborhood.
For the shrimp sequence specifically, the choice mostly comes down to budget: start with Recanto dos Açores or Pitangueiras if cost is the priority, or Ostradamus if you’d rather pay for the ocean view along with the meal. Either way, confirm the current price and whether it’s per person before you order.
