Konrad Polonia
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When I heard about Clubventos and the story of Fabio Nobre, I thought I had to see this place—it must be amazing. So, I traveled to Jericoacoara for the New Year's celebration. Jeri is indeed an amazing place, and Clubventos has great potential to be one of the best spots in the world. But it is not.
The place looks great, the staff appears professional and attractive, and the food seems pretty nice too. However, the professionalism of the staff ends with their uniforms. Worse still, they lack the Brazilian “gentileza”—a warmth and kindness that is found all over Jericoacoara but is noticeably absent at Clubventos. They do nothing to make you feel welcome. Some members of the staff even come across as slightly arrogant, while others seem lost and poorly trained.
This impression is based on two visits we made to Clubventos—both times, the experience with the staff was the same.
The menu looks great, but what a disappointment it is when you realize that it’s different from what is presented on their official WhatsApp profile. You order the long-awaited langosta, only to be told that it’s no longer on the menu. The food looks good but is surprisingly bland. The shrimp tastes like something you’d find at a decent restaurant far from the coast—but when you’re at the coast, you expect more, right?
In fact, you can easily find amazing shrimp in this area, even from beach vendors in Fortaleza, where they’re tender, big, and flavorful. Of the two fish dishes we tried, one was delicious, but the other was overcooked and dry (a nice sauce couldn’t save it). For better seafood, head to Jeri Cantina—it may not look fancy, but it delivers exactly what you’d expect from coastal cuisine.
Clubventos could definitely be a highlight on the Brazilian map. Today, however, it lacks soul and that special “something” that comes with the right people and attention to detail.
