Miau Espetos Suriname
Brazilian-style skewers grilled late into the Paramaribo night
Why Go
Tucked onto Anamoestraat in the Blauwgrond neighborhood, Miau Espetos is where Paramaribo goes when the craving hits for smoky, marinated meat sliding off a skewer. It's loud, warm, and unapologetically carnivorous, with a kitchen that keeps firing espetos long after most of the city has gone to bed.
The Experience
Walk in and the first thing you notice is the smell: charcoal, garlic, and something citrusy on the grill. The dining room is vibrant and easy-going, more neighborhood hangout than special-occasion spot, with staff who genuinely seem happy you showed up. Tables fill with a mix of locals catching up over beers, families ordering platters to share, and the occasional traveler who's followed their nose down Anamoestraat. Portions are generous, service is friendly rather than polished, and nobody is rushing you out the door.
What to Try
The espetos are the whole point ΓÇö order a mixed selection so you can try beef, chicken, and whatever seafood is fresh that day, all marinated and grilled over open flame. Add traditional Surinamese sides to soak up the char, and ask what daily specials are running before you commit to the menu. If you're with a group, lean into the sharing format and let the skewers keep coming.
Insider Tip
Come late. The kitchen runs until 2 AM on weekdays and 4 AM Thursday through Sunday, and the atmosphere actually gets better as the night rolls on ΓÇö this is one of the few spots in Paramaribo where a midnight espeto craving is a reasonable plan. If you'd rather have the place quieter, lunch is calm and the grill is already going.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Anamoestraat 19, Paramaribo (Blauwgrond). Hours: MonΓÇôWed 10:00ΓÇô02:00, ThuΓÇôSun 10:00ΓÇô04:00. Cash and card generally accepted; no reservations needed for small groups but worth a call for larger parties. Casual dress, family-friendly earlier in the evening, more of a bar-and-grill vibe after 10 PM.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — Nearby hotel that makes it easy to roll home after a late-night espetos session without worrying about a long ride across town.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — Spend the day tearing through Suriname's interior on an ATV, then reward the sunburn and sore arms with a platter of grilled skewers.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — A morning of watertubing burns serious calories ΓÇö Miau's generous portions of charred meat and traditional sides are the ideal refuel afterward.