This restaurant is located on the first cable car stop to Sugar Loaf…read more It is located near a Haviana's store. They have seating right by where you pick up your order but they also have ample seating with a grand view. You walk up and order & then wait for them to call your order out when it's ready. I ordered the AÇAÍ NO COPO 300ML - I think - What I ordered isn't on the menu - it might have been a special. Either way it was BOMB! I loved it! It was super refreshing after walking around & soaking up the heat. I say, why not try it?

We had to do some last minute shopping and ended up at Leblon shopping. I wasn't too impressed with…read moretheir food court on the top floor and opted for this artesenal shop right outside the Livraria de travessa bookstore. It's in the open space, so no walls, but has comfortable couches and a high top bar in the center. I tried the ravioli with carne with a simple tomato sauce and light sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. It came with 5 fully meat packed ravioli pieces which was filling. The Mac and cheese was an adult version with artesian cheese. It could have been a little more creamy. We saw them bring out little hamburger sliders which looked so adorable. They served coco legal (agua de coco) and mate limão, along with a variety of other drinks (wine, beer, cafe). Their dessert case looked most impressive with fancy cakes, macaroons and other deliciousness. We were too full to try anything but will be back.

My cousin and I decided to eat at Galeto Sat's because Anthony Bourdain highly recommended it. Long…read morestory short, totally worth it. If you're in Rio go get yourself some chicken. It is VERY popular and I'm sure being recommended by Bourdain has a lot to do with it. The first time we tried to eat there the wait was over an hour long. We went sometime after 1AM and there was still a decent wait, maybe close to 30 minutes. The place is pretty small and cramped, but that gives it some charm. Somehow that makes the food taste even better. We ordered a little bit of everything and it was all amazing. Chicken, steak, fries, garlic bread, polenta. It was all cooked and seasoned to perfection. Everything we ordered was delicious Service was fair and prices are reasonable. Do yourself a favor and visit Galeto Sat's!

Sat's is a small restaurant with several tables very close to one another inside. I got the galeto…read morechicken meal. The chicken was very tender and seasoned well. The fries were served hot but did not have any seasoning. The rice was ok. The service lacked somewhat but could be due to a language barrier.

Wow their fish was top-notch! I had the Golden Catch from Bahia. It was soft and tender inside with…read morea little crunch on the outside. My husband had the fish and plantain moqueca, and the fish was so tender that it just melted in your mouth. Both were delicious! The main difference was that my sauce contained cashews and the cashew flavor was quite strong according to my husband. So if you're allergic to nuts, make sure you ask for an English menu to double-check the ingredients. They also asked if we had any food restrictions when they seated us which was nice. We tried three different mocktails. I forgot the names but one was pineapple & passion fruit, another was coconut, and I forgot what the last one was. They were all good! The chocolate cake with chocolate syrup was delish (10/10). Sweet but not overly sweet and it was so moist, warm, and rich. I just wish I had more room to eat more!!!

Came here and had a great experience. Service was good. Servers were able to make us comfortable…read moreand speak English, which was nice. It's a cute chill spot for dinner and drinks. Honorable mentions: Shredded Beef Rice- was delicious. Rice cooked to perfection and the beef had amazing flavor. Joaquina's picadinho- beef was a salty for my taste but flavors were delicious. Tapioca Shrimp- these were sooo good appetizers. Good size shrimps and the flavors were delicious. Pasteis (shrimp)- delicious! Came with 2 smaller empanada-type pastries. We wanted to order Pork Rinds and Mini Shrimp Burgers but ran out early that day. We ate around 8 pm so go earlier if you want to try. Definitely a great culinary experience.

Unique, small restaurant and bar literally floating in Botafogo bay. We went there for dinner and…read morewere able to watch the beautiful sunset across the bay over Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer. Located towards the end of one of the safest neighborhoods in Rio (Urca), you pay a very small amount to take the 30 second ride on a pontoon-type of boat to get there. And once there you're under Sugarloaf on your left and can look across Botafogo bay to your right. The food was good and caipirinhas large, but the real reason you're going there is because of the views and the fact that you're floating at one of the most picturesque places in the planet!!

This restaurant was located right by our Airbnb. It's right on the seafront , with great views of…read morethe beach. It's very busy, always full of people but they managed to seat us down and provide quick service! We had garlic bread and sausage which was delicious !!! We had some chops and left very satisfied.

Splendid ! Steogonofi was splendid- chicken , rice ,…read moremushrooms and creamy soft curry like sauce on top with baked potato slices. Caipirinhas are small but their strong balance makes you sip and enjoy them watching the sea at far. Great service. A must around this area.

Lots and lots of choices! We came here on a bus tour group. We were seated immediately in an area…read morethat was reserved for us. Choices included: - Veggies - Pork - Beef - Chicken - Sausage All was tender and prepared nicely. When we wanted more of a certain meat, they brought it.

I did a lot of research when picking a churrascaria to go to in Rio, and ultimately settled on…read moreAssador over Fogo / Churrascaria Palace. I kept my expectations tempered, as people online said that in the end the best quality meat will not be at a churrascaria, so you're going more for the AYCE experience rather than the actual best cuts of meat. Overall, I had a great time - the restaurant was beautiful even at night (I heard in the day, there's a stunning view of Sugarloaf Mountain). The meats were free flowing - it might have helped that the table was close to the kitchen, so servers would come very quickly. It was pretty much exactly the experience I was looking for. They provide cards so that you can ask which cut of meat it is if it's not clear (and if you can't speak Portuguese). I was able to try a bunch of different cuts until I was fully stuffed. I will say I never requested a specific cut, and have heard that it might take some time if you are just looking for specific items.