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!

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.

Great casual spot for food & beer. Heard that Boteco Belmonte is a big chain in Brazil and typical…read morefor a boteco - kind of like a the Brazilian version of a local pub. This location in Copacabana is a block in from the beach. The open air atmosphere made for a great spot to relax and cool off after some time on the beach or sightseeing. We got some Brahma beers served ice cold. I had the seafood moquequa and my friend had the feijoada. The food was tasty, prices were reasonable, and service was good.

Decent food, but very expensive for what it is. You can get a meal directly on the beach with a…read morebetter view for less

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.

Best example of Brazilian street cafe and bar in Copacabana. The combination of the food and price…read moremake this above average. We ordered each of the grilled meats for two and were not disappointed.

Excellent food, and great and quick service. Price is affordable too. We had pizzas and the…read morepicanha. Totally worth it

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.

Came to Cervantes for lunch after seeing great reviews on Yelp. It's in Copacabana but about 3-4…read moreblocks away from the beach. My friend and I sat outside and ordered sandwiches--what they specialize in. The service was the fasted we received so far. Staff was friendly. I ordered the filet sandwich and a shrimp pastry similar to an empanada. Both were delicious--what stood out was the bread. Definitely check out this little spot if you are in the Copacabana area of Rio!

I got the ham, cheese, and pineapple sandwich. Very tasty. The bread was very good. I was there at…read morea downtime I think. Walked right in and had attentive staff get me exactly what I wanted.

We came here twice during our stay in the Miramar hotel. Both times the restaurant was very quiet…read moreand both times we could not understand why. The food as well as the service was excellent but the food was definitely better than anything else we experienced during our stay in Rio. According to my girlfriend she had the best Risotto in her life and she is crazy about Risotto and I had a perfect fish in salt crust and the other day a steak. Food was lovely decorated and even though it was only me drinking wine, the service helped a lot with a proper wine by the glass and served some excellent Ribera del Duero. Really the only negative point we saw was the lack of other customers as there was only one or two other tables served.

Strolling on the Copacabana, the scent of the ocean, the beautiful sidewalks in their black and…read morewhite designs, the new giant Olympic tent...all within the sight of Captain jacques. They have a $30R special, start with a salad, pick two sides, pick a meat dish (I had the tilapia) plus you get a beer, pop, or water and a dessert or an espresso. That combo for that price just can't be beat. And it's a lovely location. When we finished we strolled up the street to the night market. What fun.

Very good spot to relax & watch a match or the people. Brazilian bbq rivals texas bbq. Very tasty…read moreand always served with tapioca. So far my favorite spot to grab a bite when strolling Cococabana. Very authentic and super helpful staff! Thank you for feeding me tender delicious bites of grass fed cow so far from home.... Hey! I didn't work my way to the top of the food chain by eating bunny rabbit food ;-)

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!