We're in Copacabana for 8 days and we dined here in our 2nd day in Rio, we ordered Seafood Paella…read morefor 2, all the seafoods we're so fresh and cooked in perfection. Very delicious and more than enough for me and my wife. The place is clean and the people are friendly. Our Paella with a coke and bottled water cost us $78.90, bet higher in Copacabana area but we're happy and enjoy our food. We returned to the place a day before we left Copacabana.

Really good food the service was excellent. Super busy fun place. They give you so much food best…read moreto come hungry with friends or family.

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 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.

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!

Not only was the food great but the actual restaurant was amazing! We ordered the Brazilian…read morestroganoff and shrimp ceviche with desert and drinks. They didn't know how to make a margarita which was On the menu, but everything else was divine! Before dining, they brought us a complementary soup which tasted like the best prepared lentils I've ever had in mylife! The bread was so soft too lol! The view was incredible, you could see the whole copacabana coast line! Definitely worth the visit if your down here, whether staying in this hotel or not.

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.

Venga is a solid Spanish restaurant in a prime location, right by the beach in Copacabana. The…read moresetting alone makes it worth a visit, with a lively, welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with the surrounding area. The service was great--friendly and attentive without being overwhelming. The food was equally impressive, full of flavor and clearly well prepared. We tried the black rice paella, and it was absolutely delicious, rich, and satisfying. Loved the sangria too. Parking can be quite difficult, but that's expected in such a busy, touristy area. Most people will likely be exploring on foot anyway, which actually adds to the overall experience of the neighborhood. Venga is a solid Spanish restaurant in a prime location, right by the beach in Copacabana. The setting alone makes it worth a visit, with a lively, welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with the surrounding area. The service was great--friendly and attentive without being overwhelming. The food was equally impressive, full of flavor and clearly well prepared. We tried the black rice paella, and it was absolutely delicious, rich, and satisfying. Loved the sangria too. Parking can be quite difficult, but that's expected in such a busy, touristy area. Most people will likely be exploring on foot anyway, which actually adds to the overall experience of the neighborhood.

Tapas spots are my jam. Cute spot right on Copacabana Beach. Great spot to eat lunch on a beach bum…read moreday. The octopus carpaccio was amazing. Open air restaurant. Table service.

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 !!!

Food and service was outstanding. Our waiter suggested that we both order half portions. I had…read moregrouper with shrimp sauce. It came with broccoli rice and an extra side of white rice. My husband had shrimp strogonoff over potatoes. The half portions would have been enough for both of us. We were very impressed that they suggested half portions. The grouper was tasty but the shrimp sauce was outstanding. My husband's shrimp dish was creamy and very tasty. We are here on a holiday and will definitely go back before our vacation is over. We asked for the remaining to take with us. Not only did the box it but they wrapped it up as if it was a gift.

It was a great experience where our taste buds were extremely satisfied: our meal was delicious…read more The sea food was fresh. We enjoyed the kindness of our server Antonio and his willingness to please us.