Sao Francisco is a small beachside neighborhood in niterói that combines the cozy ambience of Ipanema along with waterfront establishments characteristic of Copacabana.

One of the most popular nightlife areas in niterói, Sao Francisco's beachfront strip along Avenida Quintino Bocaiúva offers a variety of trendy bars, restaurants and night clubs making it an easy place to go out for a night without making plans in advance.

Two popular restaurants are Família Paludo, a high quality per-kilo buffet restaurant, and À Mineira, a self-service restaurant serving up typical Mineira dishes along with a tasteful variety of cachaças.