The food here was phenomenal I have nothing to complain about in that area. The ambiance was…read moreawesome, restaurant was clean and buzzing with people. The service was so so but quite honestly I already am used to the terrible service here in Rio. We got 600g of meat between three people, it was plenty and had left overs to take home. The grilled palmito was my favorite side!

A typical Brazillian churrascaria buffet with good rodizio selections and great service. Make sure…read moreyou come here with an empty stomach so that you can try all types of meat!! This place is a meat lover's paradise!! Among 7 or 8 different types of meat I've tried, my favorite was "bife com alho", the beef steak rubbed with a lot of chopped garlic - a must-try!! The restaurant is large enough for a big casual group dining and is clean and decent enough for a business lunch too. Although I wouldn't recommend this place for vegetarian or non-meat eaters, it offers some seafood options including sushi. Most of the customers seem to be locals perhaps because it's more affordable than other rodizio restaurants in Rio. Prepare to pay around $30. Ambiance : B Food: B+ Service: A-

Banana Jack is a great place to go out and celebrate any occasion with a group of friends. Besides…read morethe pub, Banana Jack has a great space outside with a nice ambience. Every once in a while during the evening you get the opportunity to swing the wheel of fortune for extra discount or free drinks. Also for funny drinking games you are at the right place at Banana Jack. If you want to be sure to enjoy an evening at Banana Jack you'd better make a reservation, because it can be pretty crowded. Don't expect 'haute cuisine' or a perfect attendance, you go to Banana Jack to drink and have a good time with your friends!

First impression walking in here: the smell. It's the smell of bad decisions, spilled beer, and…read morenot-cleaned-up upchuck. It's like they modeled themselves after a US dive bar, and somehow imported a certain eau-du-hurl from a place like The Alley in Carlsbad. I'm in beautiful Ipanema in beautiful Rio, why-the-f would I want that? Never ate here, for reason stated above, but beers were cheap and cold and guys serving them have a good sense of humor. There is a patio area across the street in the General Osorio plaza that is open on busy summer nights. I think it's theirs but I never hung out there. Want somewhere with good food, strong caipirinhas, and a new-bar-smell? Go diagonal across the plaza to the new Belmonte, and see my other review, which I'm writing up shortly...

This cool new place, right next to the Botafogo metro station has a good space with both a…read moredownstairs and upstairs space with a bar and only beers on draught. They have about 8 beers on tap that rotate. I wasn't a fan of the beers (a lot of IPAs and no dark beers) but there were some decent ones. Some come in smaller amount but the house draught comes in a hefty 1 L stein. They also serve several different types of pizzas in two sizes medium (4 slices) or large (6 slices). Pizzas were average but the appetizer of sausage smothered in cheese, grilled onions, green onions and little pickled peppers (not spicy) was delicious. Staff was friendly, bathrooms were decently clean and service was pretty smooth.

Delicious pizza, varied flavours, beer on tap, could have a little more wine options, but the…read moredrinks are good indeed and inexpensive! Oh and the pizza gets to your table very quickly! ;O)

I ate at this place many times. A fair place, good food, not very expensive, and good service.read more