It is as everyone says. A no frills steak joint that wants to serve good food at fair prices…read morewithout having to pay for the ambiance. Outdoor seating today though was a definite plus, granted you're on a secondary road behind the main drag on Copacabana beach. We had picanha ao braseiro which is a kidney shaped steak with some fat - no complaints. It was a perfect medium with salt crystals that occasionally explodes in your mouth for that extra flavor. For 162 Brazilian Real(currency) for two people, it's a good deal. It came with diced tomatoe and onions a perfect offset. Happy I came here. Apologies for the pics - wasn't expecting to review the place.

We found this place with good reviews and decided to try it. When we arrived, it wasn't busy and…read morethey told us to sit anywhere on the bar. They didn't really speak English but it wasn't difficult to order. We got the steak and chicken. They came with some kind of vinegar infused veggies, rice, powdered stuff, and fries. The guy helping us scooped food onto our plates. It was an odd but interesting experience. Overall we loved the meat here, and the service was also great! Not to mention it was super affordable! Highly recommend this place!

One of my all time favorite steakhouses. Quality steaks with fries and broccoli rice. The sauces on…read morethe side were also a great compliment with the meat. If you got room, get the shrimp and a slice of sausage in the beginning of the meal when they offer it table side. When I spent some time in the city, I went all the time that the servers knew me and took well care of me.

This was my first lunch stop during my recent trip to Rio. Saw loads of locals and was feeling…read moregreat to try this place based on reviews. We got the toscano sausage which was fabulous and the best along with broccoli rice and steak. The broccoli rice was fantastic but the steak could be better. We then ordered the brigadeiro cake which was good but too sweet for me but still good. Overall dint get the hype around this place as they had a hugggge line during lunch time but we got there right at opening so dint have any wait time.

This spot quickly became a staple for me while I was in Rio…read more From the moment I walked in, the customer service stood out. The energy, the attentiveness, everything just felt right. And the food? Top tier. My personal favorite was the Truta Grelhada, perfectly cooked and full of flavor every single time. I also have to shout out Fernando, easily one of the coolest, most genuine waiters I've come across. He really made my birthday experience special and went above and beyond to make it memorable. And you honestly can't beat the location...right across from Ipanema Beach, which just adds to the whole vibe. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Rio. Highly recommend checking this place out!

Gringo trap. Food was mediocre and the proportion was small compared to how much it costed. It's…read moreexpensive here and the meat cuttings weren't that great unfortunately. I ended up spending $300 reals for one item, two small sausages and a few of the little Coxinha. Compare this to something local, I was able to get a bigger portion that was able to feed 4 people with the same price. The service was although decent though, they were able to get to my table quickly. I did show up on a time where it wasn't lively as it was shown on social media so service was fine. Although the atmosphere was great I did like the environment I was in. This restaurant takes advantage of being a corner staple in front of ipanama beach.

Great experience in Copacabana, and first time trying Northeastern Brazilian food. Barraca da…read moreChiquita features a colorful, lively atmosphere. It was casual but nicely decorated. They also had some musicians playing which added to the vibe. The fish moqueca (seafood stew) was served boiling hot and full of flavor with rice on the side. My friend had the lamb stew, which was equally tasty. Both were perfect with some coconut water (they also offer beer and caipirinhas). Service was spot on and professional.

When visiting RJ, i visited this restaurant located in Copacabana. They serve authentic Brazilian…read morefood from the north aka Nordestina. I tried the moqueca with fish and shrimp. The fish stew was served with rice and fish paste on the side. Every bite was savory. My dish was very hot and very rich and nicely seasoned... Very delicious! The staff was very accommodating, gentile and very professional. The restaurant venue has a very unique and welcoming vibe. The music played had an extra charge and the service was included on the bill. Highly recommended!

Galetos is where you go to find Brazilian food if you don't want to put in effort to find better…read moreBrazilian food. Everything looks right, but the flavors are pretty basic. The feijoada is the best example I can give. There were absolutely no beans in the dish. Zero. It's like ordering red beans and rice but getting broth and rice. Thy somehow served a black bean stew without beans. It's pretty salty bordering on overly salted, and without the beans the texture was wrong. The sides were good but that's not why you order this dish. At least you can order feijoada for one. Explore a bit more and you'll find better food. Service is solid but doesn't speak much English. Indoor and outdoor seating is available though it's all relatively open to the outside.

We ate there three times. Great steak, chicken, sausage and fish. Waiters are nice but have…read morelimited English. Manu has some pictures.

Wow wow wow. This place was recommended by a local and it did not disappoint. So incredibly…read morebeautiful from the outside to the inside. The decor is stunning. We got to set right by the pool. It was quiet and serene. The server was so kind and helpful and recommended the best options. Everything we ate was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. I could have eaten three of those corn cakes! If you visit you have to try Pergula!

Locals told me this is a must do bucket list experience in Rio De Janeiro so my daughter and I went…read moreover for a beautiful dinner by the pool. This is the first hotel built on copacabana beach and its history is rich. The hotel displays a hall of pictures with many very famous people who visited. We did wait a very long time before water came but so-so service was overwhelmed by the perfect location and historic architecture. My caipirinaha drink was great and I was able to get cashew fruit added to it in the Brazilian tradition. We ordered salmon which came lightly cooked with a sauce which tasted great. We loved the ambiance and high class setting. I will never forget this experience.

We, by chance we're walking down Avenida Atlantica in Rio, when we decided to grab some lunch. We…read morechose La Maison. The place was semi empty on a Wednesday. The place is well appointed, spacious and comfortable. We could have picked outdoor seating but opted for indoor both areas have nice view of beach and street traffic. Service was excellent. We do not speak Portuguese but the communication was easy. Nice staff. Food was simple lunch fair as that was what we were looking for. It was good. We sat in the restaurant for an hour and thirty minutes. It was a good experience.

Right outside of my hotel. (Windsor California Copacabana)…read moreWanted to try an authentic Brazilian dish called: "Feijoada" A hearty black bean stew with meat and rice on the side. La Maison did not disappoint! The food was delicious and the service was top notch. Definitely worth the try!

If you ever heard of the famous Brazilian song called "the girl from Ipanema" this is the actual…read moreplace the song was written and the place was named after I suppose it was called something else before Hahaa But this is located literally a block away from the Ipanema beach in Ipanema Food is great and because it's close to the beach it's got that vibe Always love the fried chicken and the picanha meat Mmm And some guarana soda!

Iconic restaurant giving birth to the famous "Girl from Ipanema" song with delicious tableside…read moresizzling steak. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 5 (a lot more affordable than other steak places in town) Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Picanha was cut thin and tender. Came oh a sizzling platter. 5 stars - Garlic steak was heartier and packed with flavor: 4.5 stars - Large menu so something for everyone if they are t feeling steaky: fish, pasty - Only a few blocks in from the beach - Where they were inspired to write the famous song "Girl from Ipanema" with song notes framed and hung up on the walls Midlights - French fries: just ok. Thick cut and not crispy. 3 stars - Fried fish: was fine, but dry. 3 stars - Farofa: prefer it more roasted. 3 stars Lowlights: - Popular so can be a line waiting outside Enjoyed this spot and would go back.