East Holstein’s only Brazilian restaurant
Immerse yourself in the flavours of Brazil – handmade specialities, freshly prepared and served with genuine hospitality.
| Day | Lunch | Evening |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | closed | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | closed | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00 | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00 | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00 | 17:00–22:00 |
Holiday closure from 5 to 16 October. We’re back from Saturday, 17 October.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 2 pm – no booking needed. Tables are given out in order of arrival.
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 5 pm to 10 pm. We take bookings for 5 pm to 8 pm – it’s best to book early, especially at weekends.
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Brazil – a country full of colours, rhythms and flavours. That’s exactly the feeling Baioca brings to Oldenburg in Holstein.
Every visit is like a little journey – from the tropical coast of Bahia through the mysterious forests of the Amazon to the wide plains of the south.
Brazilian cuisine thrives on contrasts: spicy and sweet, hearty and light, familiar and exotic. At Baioca all of this comes together – in freshly prepared dishes that combine tradition and modernity.
But Baioca is more than a place to eat. It’s a meeting place for everyone looking for something special: a space full of joie de vivre, hospitality and Brazilian ease. Cultures meet here, encounters happen here, Brazil comes alive here – right in the heart of Oldenburg.
The soul of Baioca
Behind every plate there’s a story. Behind Baioca there’s Luana, the founder and host.
Growing up in Itamaraju in sunny Bahia, a region in the north-east of Brazil, she discovered her love of cooking early on. In her mother’s and grandmother’s kitchen she learned how to conjure up unmistakable dishes with fresh ingredients, spices and a lot of heart.
After many years in hospitality and as a flight attendant, Luana fulfilled her dream: a place where she can delight people with authentic Brazilian cuisine and the warmth of her home country. She carries her home within her – the warmth, the joy of sharing and the passion for good food. At Baioca she turns all of this into cooking that is honest, down-to-earth and full of heart.
Cooked with love
At Baioca we cook with love and largely without additives – just as tradition has it in Brazil. Our speciality is feijoada, Brazil’s national dish – a hearty bean stew that stands for community, enjoyment and joie de vivre.
We also serve fresh caipirinhas, exotic cocktails and a choice of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Baioca is a place to feel at home – for friends, families, holidaymakers and everyone who wants to taste, smell and feel Brazil.
Authentically Brazilian
Brazil tastes of sunshine, joie de vivre and variety. We combine traditional recipes from Bahia with modern influences – fresh and homemade.
Only grass-fed beef from Black Ranch in the Argentine Pampas goes on our 800 °C grill. The picanha gets a crispy crust while staying wonderfully juicy inside.
Many of these small dishes come from street food – popular at beach huts, markets and family parties. Perfect for sharing: hot, cold, savoury or vegetarian/vegan – as is usual in Brazil, everything can be mixed.
From hearty stews from the south to aromatic fish dishes from Bahia: feijoada, moqueca (fish stew with coconut milk and dendê oil) or bobó de camarão (prawns in a creamy cassava sauce). Vegetarian and vegan options are of course part of the menu.
Our beef
Only picanha and maminha from Black Ranch go on our grill – the famous picanha with its fine fat cap and the tender, lean maminha. For us, the crown jewels among the cuts.
Since 1987, Black Ranch has stood for top-quality Argentine beef: a powerful flavour, firm texture and fine marbling. The cattle grow up close to nature on the Argentine Pampas – with clear water, lush grass and plenty of exercise, driven from pasture to pasture by gauchos all year round.
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Brazilian cuisine thrives on variety – and on some special ingredients that may not be everyday fare here. Here we briefly explain the most important components of our dishes.
Probably Brazil’s most famous cut of beef – juicy, aromatic and with its characteristic fat cap. Picanha comes from the rear of the animal. As in Brazil, we season it with nothing but coarse salt before it goes on our 800 °C grill: the intense heat creates a crispy crust in no time while the meat stays wonderfully juicy inside. The fat cap melts and gives picanha its unmistakable flavour. For many Brazilians, picanha isn’t just a steak but a piece of culinary identity.
The tender tri-tip from the rump – lean, fine-grained and particularly tender. In Brazil, maminha is the other grill classic next to picanha.
…also called aipim, mandioca or yuca, is a root vegetable and staple food all over Brazil – similar to potatoes, but with a finer, slightly nutty flavour. We serve cassava in various ways: fried, mashed, boiled & grated as farofa.
Red palm oil from north-eastern Brazil, used above all in the cuisine of Bahia. It gives dishes such as moqueca or bobó de camarão their typical aroma and their red-golden colour.
Beans are the heart of everyday Brazilian cooking – especially in our feijoada, slowly cooked with meat or vegetables. High in protein, full of flavour and filling.
Brazil’s fresh vegetable salsa – made from tomatoes, onions, peppers, lime juice and herbs. Slightly tangy and refreshing.
Finely cut, crispy fried potato sticks – typically Brazilian and often used as a topping on dishes like strogonoff or as a snack in between.
A precious berry from the heart of the Amazon – velvety, deep purple and with a hint of chocolate. In Brazil it’s a symbol of joie de vivre and energy, full of antioxidants and valuable nutrients.
A rare speciality from the Brazilian Amazon region. It is harvested by hand and gently dried. Its aroma is warm and fruity with a fine heat and a light citrus note. Belém pepper is one of the most exclusive peppers in the world and gives our dishes a special refinement.
In Brazil the cashew fruit is much more than the well-known nut: it has sweet-and-sour tropical flesh and is often made into juice, desserts or cocktails. The cashew nut itself is rich in healthy fats, delicate in flavour and in Brazilian cooking is often roasted or used in savoury dishes.
Cachaça is a Brazilian sugar-cane spirit distilled exclusively from fresh sugar-cane juice – not from molasses like rum. Its flavour is strong, fruity and slightly sweet – depending on the region with notes of vanilla, citrus or wood.
At Baioca, Brazilian joie de vivre meets northern German calm. Soft colours, natural materials and lovingly chosen details create a space where everyone immediately feels welcome.
Guest voices
4.7 out of 5 stars · 182 reviews on Google
★★★★★
Wir waren heute im Baioca essen und ich muss ehrlich sagen:
das war seit langer Zeit mal wieder ein Restaurantbesuch, bei dem einfach alles gepasst hat.
Wir hatten den Grillteller für zwei und dazu eine brasilianische Limonade, die ich wirklich jedem empfehlen kann. Das Essen war atemberaubend gut, die Portionen ordentlich und die Preise dafür mehr als fair.
Dazu kommt das wirklich angenehme Ambiente. Besonders die Lampenschirme aus Hüten fand ich unglaublich originell. Das gibt dem Laden sofort eine eigene Atmosphäre und wirkt nicht wie irgendein austauschbares Standardrestaurant.
Besonders hervorheben möchte ich aber den Service durch Khaki.
So freundlich, aufmerksam und angenehm erlebt man das inzwischen leider selten. Man hatte vom ersten Moment an das Gefühl wirklich willkommen zu sein und nicht einfach nur „abgearbeitet“ zu werden.
Wir sind pappsatt, zufrieden und kommen ganz sicher wieder.
Klare Empfehlung.
★★★★★
Wir waren am 19.08.26 zum ersten Mal in dem Restaurant und all unsere Erwartungen wurden übertroffen. Der Service war Spitzenklasse und das Essen so lecker, dass es uns schwer fiel zu stoppen. Die brasilianischen Tapas waren ein Traum und mit so viel Liebe zubereitet! Wir werden definitiv wiederkommen!
★★★★★
Seit langer Zeit haben wir mal wieder so gute Tapas gegessen. Die Auswahl war abwechslungsreich und perfekt auf zwei Personen abgestimmt – ideal zum Teilen und Probieren. DANKE an das Personal die uns dazu geraten hat. Besonders überzeugt hat die Qualität und Frische der einzelnen Gerichte.
Abgerundet wurde das Ganze durch eine erfrischende brasilianische Limonade, die hervorragend dazu gepasst hat. Insgesamt ein rundum gelungener Besuch – wir kommen gerne wieder!
Ohne Reservierung gerade so noch einen Tisch ergattert. Andere haben teils an der Theke warten müssen- daher plant den Besuch vorab.
Evenings from 5 pm
We take bookings for the evening only – Wednesday to Sunday between 5 pm and 8 pm.
Friday to Sunday from 12 noon to 2 pm, just drop in. Tables are given out as you arrive.
Baioca is closed from 5 to 16 October. We’re back for you from Saturday, 17 October.
Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, company party or another special occasion – with Brazilian joie de vivre, authentic specialities and personal service we create the right setting for private or business celebrations.
Send your enquiry to info@baioca.de or call +49 4361 6359750.
Give the gift of sunshine, joie de vivre and flavour – with a voucher for an unforgettable evening at Baioca. You can get the lovingly designed gift card directly at the restaurant – or pre-order it, paying when you collect.
Good to know
In the evening – Wednesday to Sunday from 5 pm to 10 pm – we recommend booking. You can book online for 5 pm to 8 pm and for up to 10 people. At lunchtime – Friday to Sunday from 12 noon to 2 pm – we don’t take bookings: just drop in.
Wednesday and Thursday from 5 pm to 10 pm, Friday to Sunday from 12 noon to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 10 pm. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The founder and host is Luana. She grew up in Itamaraju in the Brazilian state of Bahia and learned to cook in her mother’s and grandmother’s kitchen.
Authentic Brazilian cuisine from Bahia and all over Brazil: picanha and maminha from Black Ranch in Argentina, cooked on our 800 °C grill, feijoada – Brazil’s national dish –, moqueca, bobó de camarão, petiscos for sharing and fresh caipirinhas. Cooked with love and largely without additives.
Yes. We offer a choice of vegetarian and vegan dishes, for example with cassava, beans, fresh herbs and exotic spices. There are also vegetarian and vegan petiscos.
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Yes – whether a birthday, anniversary, company party or another occasion. Send your enquiry to info@baioca.de or call +49 4361 6359750. Online bookings are possible for up to 10 people; for larger groups please call us.
Yes, from €25. You can get them directly at the restaurant or pre-order them online and collect them – payment on collection, cash or card.
At Markt 9, 23758 Oldenburg in Holstein, in the district of Ostholstein, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany – right in the town centre.
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Good to know: You can tip in cash or by card – it goes straight to our team.