When it’s time to eat, there are many options in Brasil. The “lanchonetes” or “cafés” have everything for a traveler. A restaurant is a good option as well, but if you are in a hurry, go ahead and try “comida rápida” made in a Brazilian coffee shop.
In a lanchonete you can find “sanduíches”, “sopas” and “ensaladas rápidas”. Nothing elaborated. However, if you want a sophisticated meal, you can go to a “restaurante” and you can choose from seafood restaurant to a vegan restaurant.
How to ask for a vegetarian restaurant? The fastest way will be: você conhece um bom restaurante vegetariano por aqui?
What about a seafood restaurant? If you want to show your manners, you will ask: Com licença, você conhece um bom restaurante de frutos do mar em torno dessa área?
I have a two-page handout waiting for you in the classroom with expressions and common phrases on this matter. So, come to class to learn useful expressions. You will know what to say when you are in a restaurante, lanchonete or café.