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!

Nice place with colonial ambiance in the middle of "restaurant row" on Samuel Costa Street, just up…read morethe block from our favorite restaurant in town, Bartholomeu (see my review). My wife had shrimp tossed in pasta, and I had a crusted filet of fish over risotto, and both were excellent. Service is prompt and cordial. Very little English spoken, but the menus have English translations. Wine & beer served. Of the two (this one and Bartholomeu), we preferred the latter -- but if you have two nights in town I would definitely suggest trying them both; can't go wrong with either one. Brazilians dine relatively late, so if you arrive at either one in the 6:00-to-7:00 range there is no need for reservations.

We are on a 2 week honeymoon in Brazil and this may have been our best meal. The bread is…read morespectacular, and they brought out some free appetizers including smoked fish, pumpkin soup, and a croquette that was amazing. We then had some cheese balls as another appetizer, and then the crusted fish and squid risotto for dinner all of which was excellent. The service was top notch and we felt that it was a meal that merited a tip beyond the usual 10%. Highly creative and delicious meal that we strongly recommend. Also very cute restaurant and decor.

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.

Lovely little place in the middle of "restaurant row" on Samuel Costa Street. (All Paraty…read morerestaurants of note appear to be on that street or nearby.) My wife had a local roasted fish with a local (unpronounceable) name, and I had a rib steak -- both cooked perfectly. Indoor and outdoor seating, but keep in mind that it often rains in Paraty in the late afternoon/evening. Service is cordial. Very little English spoken, but the menus have English translations. Wine & beer served, not sure about mixed drinks.

2023-May; a very beautiful outdoor setting in the garden area. Also lovely inside seating on the…read moreopposite side of the restaurant. The courtyard walls of the garden area created a pleasant step away from the City Center walking traffic. The salad was refreshing and served well. The meat was soft and cooked as requested. The server was polite and gave a respectful approach to serving. Candle lights at the table added a touch of class.

One of the best restaurants I've ever been to in the Itaipava area. The food quality is superb…read more They actually grow a lot of the herbs and greens on premises. Very nice wine list. The ambiance is spectacular. Don't miss this restaurant!!!

EXCELLENT! Do not miss the opportunity to visit this place, Lá (There, in Portuguese). The…read morerestaurant is located inside a tropical forest, and all windows/doors face the gardens and orchard. The hosts, Marcelo and Bebeto, made me feel so welcome. Yes, it is super pet-friendly so when my Firoozeh and I showed up, by Uber, we were greeted by their dogs as well. It is an incredible vibe because it is unexpected that so much elegance and sophistication would exist in such spot. The food is superb. The kitchen crew is amazing and stylish. Such elegant dishes and professional demeanor from all staff surprised me. I have enjoyed my visit and my wonderful meal so much. I suggest the beef ribs, the quindim ice-cream, and the salads. I'd like to comment that the place is sparkling clean and beautiful. Congrats to Lá Bistrô and all staff. My best wishes for health and success. Thank you so much!

A hidden gem! Had a phenomenal dinner in a pleasant atmosphere. The wine pear was also great! Staff…read morewas super friendly.

This restaurant has really become one of my favorite places to dine at while traveling to Rio. We…read moregot the feijoada and it was incredibly good. If you like a little spice with some of your food, be sure to discard the tobasco sauce and ask for the molho pimenta especial. Be sparing with how much you use, it can get pretty ridiculous. The service was great and the staff was friendly. I don't think they speak much English, descriptive hand gestures and menu props are welcome and likely offensive. I'm stopping here again before I leave. Our meal for two came out to around R$100 for four drinks and feijoada to share. Portion sizes are large.

We have come here multiple times for happy hours and now with the World Cup to sit back, relax and…read morecheer on the games with their 3 TVs. Its not that big of a space, but the open air concept, makes the space feel larger. We've gone in groups of 6-8 and people have enjoyed their beer, caipirinhas, and juices. For food we tend to split a Churrasco Misto: which comes on a hot plate cuts of beef, chicken and sausages. Rice and traditional farofa comes along with this dish. the only thing missing from it are Fries, but we always put in a separate order. Besides the Churrasco Misto, there are other versions of the Hot plate dishes: Only picanha, a Chorizo plate, and a seafood plate (which offers shrimp, octopus and squid and mussels). They also have other individual dishes and traditional brazilian bar food. For dessert we have had their Doce de Leite Pasteis which are great to share. Their Petit Gateau was ok, simple, nothing amazing. But if you are interested for something sweet to end the day they work too.

I came here for dinner on a Saturday night with a group of 4 people. They don't take reservations…read morebefore 9:30 PM. It's an AYCE buffet with churrascaria and the set price is R$268 (~$50 USD) plus 13% service charge. It includes the salad bar with vegetables, salads, soup, seafood, sushi, and churrascaria (meat, seafood, sides). The best options for the churrascaria were the ribeye steak, salmon with passion fruit sauce, and the lamb. I did appreciate that if you request a churrascaria item, they do bring it to you. You can also request sauces as well, the chimichurri sauce was good. I think the buffet was good value since you get a large selection of food and the quality was pretty good.

What a great experience…read more Went for lunch and the food was amazing. There is so much to choose from. The salad bar was huge and with everything looking so good it was hard not to taste a bit of everything. The service was excellent. The staff was always making sure that I had what I liked. My favorite cut of beef was the skirt steak. It had a great flavor and was very tender. I would return.

Located in the "New York City Center" mall, as of today, this is the only Applebee's in Rio. The…read moreplace was a bit busy during my visit and there were no tables available inside, I ended up sitting in this "exterior" area, outside their entrance, but still inside the mall. Wasn't that bad, but sitting inside would have been much nicer. I wasnt super hungry, and mostly came here cause there are no Applebee's in my home state. So I just ordered a "ultimate trio", it is sort of a sampler, where you get to choose 3 appetizers. I got the mozzarella sticks, sliders and nachos. It is a nice starter for 2 people. Overall I had a nice experience, although service was a bit slow. Would like to eat here again with more time, so I could wait for a table inside and be able to dig deeper into their menu.