Best Burgers in Florianópolis: Island Guide

The best burgers in Florianópolis cluster in three areas: the Centro, near the bridges to the mainland, Lagoa da Conceição in the middle of the island, and Trindade, the student district around the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). In summer, beach districts such as Jurerê, Canasvieiras and Campeche add seasonal options.

Most of Florianópolis sits on Santa Catarina Island, settled by Azorean colonists in the 18th century. That heritage is still visible in the fishing villages of Santo Antônio de Lisboa and Ribeirão da Ilha, which are also the centre of Brazil’s oyster farming: Santa Catarina is the country’s leading producer of farmed oysters. Seafood sets the standard, so a burger has to justify its place on menus that also sell fresh oysters and shrimp.

Burgers in Florianópolis: key facts

• Neighbourhoods to explore: Centro, Lagoa da Conceição, Trindade, Jurerê and Campeche.
• Local specialty: farmed oysters from Santo Antônio de Lisboa and Ribeirão da Ilha.
• Heritage: Azorean settlement, visible in the island’s old fishing villages.
• Seasonality: the island fills up in the southern summer, from December to March, and many beach venues work to that calendar.
• Getting around: distances between the north, east and south of the island are long, so plan one area per evening.
• Currency: Brazilian real (BRL).

Every guide we publish on Florianópolis is dated and lists only venues, addresses, prices and ratings we could verify. For other cities, see our burger restaurant guides.