Santa Satisfação

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!

Braseiro

Filet Mignon for two.

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Rian

4.5(11 reviews)

0.1 km•Copacabana

We're staying at the JW Marriott and really wanted to try feijoada, a Brazilian, black bean stew…read more We've heard it referred to as Brazil's national dish. About 250 feet from the front door of the hotel (go right then right again) is the restaurant. Clean, lots of windows to the street, friendly and attentive service. We ordered the feijoada and two Chopps pilsners. The meal included a green salad that was a cross between romaine and seaweed. Yum. Also rice, corn meal, and fried pork belly. Oh, and a shot of alcohol that was quite similar to the kind of margarita you'd get from someone who adores tequila. Delicious!! With tax and tip, the meal was 108 reals, or about $27...for two. Superb!!!

Amazing hole in the wall Brazilian food. The owner speaks English to help you navigate through…read moretheir menu. My second meal here during my NYE trip. Delicious! Right around the corner from the JW Marriott. A great find. Basic decor but it's all about the food at a super moderate price.

Portions are HUGE! I had the Cuban chicken, I recommend.

This stuff should have a warning label! Hot!

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Shredded chicken risotto

Churrascaria Palace

4.4(199 reviews)

1.0 km•Copacabana

•$$$$

I came to visit Brazil, and this was a highly recommended place by my Travel guide. This place did…read morenot disappoint. The staff was attentive, amazing helpful everything you could think of. The food, the food, the food. I'm still talking about how the meats were how I didn't even have to chew because it was so tender. I wish this was a place j could visit often but since I can't make sure you try it out yourself.

As a traveler from the states I wasnt crazy about this place. It was edible but I wont ever go…read moreback. The flavors lacked for me. And maybe its cause im used to certain seasonings being from the states. But I feel like ive had better Brazilian experiences in the U.S. would I go a 2nd time? No. But would i go and relive my first visit eating there? Yes! It was a real authentic Brazilian experience and I wouldnt ever take back experiencing that! Also... maybe its just a thing U.S people arent used to...? but you really have to ask for your meal check otherwise youll be waiting around for longer when your ready to leave. But I think this has to be a cultural thing cause it happened everywhere in brazil. But just ask and they will cash you out. Nobody was ever rude to me for when I said I was ready to pay.

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Boteco Belmonte

4.1(54 reviews)

0.5 km•Copacabana

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

Chocolate mousse

Picanha to share

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Botequim Informal

4.1(26 reviews)

0.7 km•Copacabana

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.

Our view from outdoor seating.

Churrasco Mista for 2 People

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Outdoor seating

Chopperia Corujinha

4.3(3 reviews)

0.4 km•Copacabana

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

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Pérgula

4.3(15 reviews)

0.9 km•Copacabana

Again a very good dinner we had the bread appetizer with the house made butter that was like…read morewipping cream and a fish in olive oil on fresh hot bread And châteaubriand for two The crème brûlée cake with cinnamon ice cream

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!

The pool tables are just to the left of this pool view.

The desert unbelievable

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From the beach this is the view of what is today the front entrance.

Cervantes

4.4(41 reviews)

1.5 km•Copacabana

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.

Restaurant from the street

Beef Empanada

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Restaurante Sá

5.0(2 reviews)

1.1 km•Copacabana

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.

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Capitão Jacques

4.5(4 reviews)

0.4 km•Copacabana

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 ;-)

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Marcel O.

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9 years ago

As 8:20 perguntei a que horas serve Fui respondido As 8:30 Pergunto; Posso esperar sentado ate abrir Resposta (rude e grosseira) Não, ja nao disse que é só as 8:30 read more

Wilmi P.

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10 years ago

Comida deliciosa, boa variedade, ambiente bonito e agradável. Excelente pra depois da praia, caminhada ou apenas querendo uma refeição gostosa. read more

Theo S.

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simple and perfect steak with banana farofa.

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