If you're looking to buy freshly caught seafood, this is the place to come, just get here early!…read moreThe beachfront shop is petite but everything is totally fresh and you can often find multiple guys cleaning the day's catch. I recently came to buy shrimp and then asked them to clean them for me. While I waited, I headed to the nearby street market to load up on some vegetables for the day's lunch. 30 minutes later, my briny crustaceans were ready for pick up and lunch was on it's way. Colõnia also offers home delivery.

My friend's friend recommended O Peixe Vivo so we checked it out for dinner. They specialize in…read moreseafood and have an extensive menu. They even have a little mini mart attached to the restaurant if you want to take some goodies home with you after your meal. After being seated, I ordered a Brazilian beer and started perusing the large menu. One of the things that annoyed me is that a description isn't given for each entree. So for the ones that aren't obvious, you don't know exactly what's included with the dish. We saw the table sitting next to us eating what looks like a delicious dish so we ordered the same thing. My friend is Brazilian and he speaks Portuguese so he ordered for us. When our food arrived, it was the wrong dish. My friend mentioned this and the waiter seemed annoyed but ultimately brought out the right dish. Despite all of the hiccups, the Brazilian fish, layered between what is similar to a lasagna, was delicious. It doesn't come cheaply though, the entrees here are pretty pricey. While the food was good, the overall experience left some things to be desired.

We came here to eat based on a recommendation. We were a group of six including several from…read moreBrazil. They ordered for us and we had two of the full orders that we shared between six of us. We were told that that meal is supposed to feed two people. We had two between six of us and everyone was full. We had seafood entrees that had a combination of seafood in them. I was told it was typical Brazilian dishes. The entrees has fish, squid, and shrimp in them. Our server did an amazing job serving us. He plated everything for us and was always checking on us. They even had an English menu. If you are looking for traditional Brazilian dishes this is the place to come.

Not on Copacabana beach anymore. 1 hour drive from Copacabana to get there…read more However, there is a good ceviche place next to the Marriott on CC beach

I had the paella,( seafood with rice) and has been the best paella Ive ever had in Rio…read more Waiters speak spanish or english and have very good suggestions and attention. The food is very tasty and best seafood in the area. If it wasnt for the dull decoration and closed space I would give this place 5 stars.

I visited Satyricon on a Monday to celebrate a friend's birthday with a group of 12. Overall, it…read morewas a great experience with a few drawbacks. The service was excellent, our servers were incredibly patient, attentive, and friendly. A pleasant surprise was that they spoke English, which made ordering much easier and honestly encouraged us to try more food and drinks. (Our server apologized for their English but our server had a great command of the language) I ordered a caipirinha, the Cozze a Piacere, and the Spaghetti alle Vongole. Everything was delicious. The spaghetti with clams was perfectly portioned and full of flavor. The drinks were strong, beautifully presented, and well made. One small disappointment: my appetizer was listed online as coming with bread, but it didn't. Luckily, someone at the table ordered bread later so I got to enjoy the delicious broth with the musssles. The restaurant itself is tastefully decorated with a warm, inviting ambiance, perfect for special occasions or date night. That said, the biggest downside was the restroom situation. The ladies restroom was clogged and had an unpleasant odor, which detracted from the overall experience. The handicapped restroom, however, was much cleaner. (I took a star away for this reason only) After reading mixed reviews beforehand, I wasn't sure what to expect, but we were treated very well. The staff struck a great balance, attentive without being intrusive and were very accommodating throughout the evening. The bill was also clearly itemized and easy to understand, which is always appreciated for a large group. Tip: Don't hesitate to ask questions, the staff is knowledgeable and happy to help guide your choices.

Classy clean dim lit restaurant with superior service…read more Lobster Thermidor was divine. You can taste the natural sweetness of the lobster. The cheese and mashed potatoes made the fish so filling I was stuffed. Crawfish carpaccio was different but I wish the it was more thinly sliced it was a bit slimy. I loved the spread they brought out in the beginning. You almost don't need an appetizer it was nice to nibble on and very unique.

Stumbled across this restaurant on the way back to my hotel during my last day in Rio. This was…read moredefinitely a local favorite and you can tell. There weren't many tables there. I selected some mixed seafood from the display to purchase. Ordered my last caiparihini and IT WAS Strong and I was not complaining. Great local spot with good food

Excellent! It has a fantastic snack showcase with a huge variety! In addition to draft beer, there…read moreare several beverage options, including bottled beer. Excellent flavors, portions, very well served main highlight for me was the cod cake !!!

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!

I would never have though seafood was so hard to find in Rio. Shirley's was recommended to me as a…read moregreat place to find said seafood and they were right. A longtime establishment, you are greated by white coated waiters and seated a cloth covered tables, an upscale experience. The sardines were excellent. Being fresh prepared, they do not have the same oily/fishiness that many Americans expect. I can't say enough for the garlic butter sauce the fish was prepared in. Definitely one you want to savor. Presentation of the food is supurb, they pull the meat straight from the display, cook it and then bring it back to your table. I didn't get any but the prawns are huge, order sparingly. If there is a downside, they are one of the more expensive places I ate in Rio. However, you get the full dining experience here and it is much more affordable than the states.

Wonderful appetizers and shrimp, in a beautiful setting. They don't speak English, but you can…read morepoint to the menu! Yum!

Are you running out of herbs, sweets or spices or do you need an exotic one that is hard to find…read moreand can't leave the south zone of Rio? Casas Pedro offer you the perfect solution. All this for a very reasonable price, better than any possibility around this area and even competitive with regards to prices in suburban areas of Rio. I highly recommend this shop. They even offer a delivery service, although you need to buy more than 50 reais in Ipanema and 70 reais in Leblon to qualify for delivery. The box containing 67 peanut butter sweets (paçoca) is by far my favourite. I always need to have a one of those at home. They also sell the diet chocolate bar to make diet sweets, which costs a fortune elsewhere, even though it is not particularly cheap, it's definitely the cheapest in town.