Near Calhau beach, Base do Bode is one of the most popular seafood spots in São Luís — a loud, cheerful, open-air place where grilled fish, fried shrimp, and boiled crab arrive at your table in industrial quantities. The house specialty is fresh crab cooked in various ways, and they do it brilliantly.
Come in a group if you can, order a selection of dishes for the table, and settle in for a long lunch. The place operates essentially around the clock on weekends, when the Calhau beach crowd fills every table. It's basic and loud and perfect.