Restaurante Moendas, nestled in Santana do Riacho, Brazil, combines breathtaking views of the lake with earthy, homemade cuisine. This charming eatery focuses on organic dishes crafted from fresh ingredients sourced directly from local gardens. Visitors rave about its delicious traditional Minas Gerais fare, especially the house-made sausage and fried fish, all at fair prices. The restaurant's cozy yet trendy ambiance makes it ideal for various dining experiences, whether solo or with a group. Amidst nature's splendor, guests can savor small plates and desserts on a peaceful deck, creating unforgettable memories with each delightful bite.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
No wheelchair-accessible car park
No wheelchair-accessible entrance
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves organic dishes
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves lunch
Has catering
Serves dessert
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Children
Good for kids
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Reviews For Restaurante Moendas
Maria Luiza Villafort
Apr 22,2025
Pleasant atmosphere on the edge of the lake, incredible view of the mountains. Good food with variety (self-service), they sinned by not serving alcoholic drinks. Otherwise very good.
Iago Stanciolle
Mar 27,2025
The best option in the region!Self-service lunch with scales, delicious home-cooked food. The cook is to be congratulated, tasty food, with traditional Minas Gerais seasoning and their own ingredients (there is a vegetable garden in the back).The restaurant has a view of the lake and the Serra do Cipó mountain range, and you can walk to the lake area from the back of the restaurant if you want.Desserts are also available by weight. On the day we went, they had dulce de leche, pé de moleque, capeta lemon mousse, papaya candy, among others. All homemade and of the highest quality.The service was friendly and helpful, and the price was very fair. I would venture to say that it is worth a quick visit for those who do not know the region.
Andréa Carneiro
Mar 9,2025
Excellent self-service Minas Gerais food. The cook is at the back of the buffet sautéing something, which gives that aroma of freshly made food that whets your appetite. It only works on weekends, what a shame!!! The place is also very beautiful, when we went in October, the lake was dry, but the place is beautiful anyway. Please note that they do not serve alcoholic beverages.
Bruna Nogueira
Mar 4,2025
The place is pleasant, clean and organized. The food is well seasoned, with a home-cooked taste. Simple and tasty, as it should be. In February 2025, the price was R74.90/kg. There are also desserts (sweets from Minas Gerais), but we didn't eat them. The restaurant has a view of the lake, the garden at the entrance is very well kept and the service is friendly. We liked it so much that we went twice (Saturday and Sunday). I recommend it!
Maria Eliza Marzano Moraes
Mar 3,2025
I had a good experience. The restaurant offers a self-service system with scales, salads made with leaves picked from the garden itself and traditional Minas Gerais food cooked on a wood-fired stove. There are also sweets. Everything is very simple but tasty. No alcoholic beverages are served. There is a beautiful view of the lake.
Flávio Chaimowicz
Feb 16,2025
The best Minas Gerais food I've ever eaten in my life
Gabriel Breunig de Souza Nunes
Feb 16,2025
Great atmosphere, excellent home-made food. I ate very well, the kilo has a great price, 64.90. It's the same as the kilo in my city and the food isn't that good. I was a little surprised that they don't sell alcoholic beverages, but a glass of Coca-Cola was already sensational for me. The garden is beautiful and has access to the lake and views of the mountains.
Jéssica Castelo Branco Marciano
Jan 24,2025
Great experience! The restaurant has a beautiful view and the food is divine. It is a self-service restaurant with food cooked on a wood-fired stove, with a typical Minas Gerais menu, simple but extremely tasty. The homemade sweets are delicious. Important information: it does not sell alcoholic beverages and payment is only possible in cash (debit, Pix or cash).
Reviews For Restaurante Moendas