A spectacular dinner--super service and amazing food... the meat was incredible. Thank you for…read moredinner a memorable event.

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.

Lots and lots of choices! We came here on a bus tour group. We were seated immediately in an area…read morethat was reserved for us. Choices included: - Veggies - Pork - Beef - Chicken - Sausage All was tender and prepared nicely. When we wanted more of a certain meat, they brought it.

I did a lot of research when picking a churrascaria to go to in Rio, and ultimately settled on…read moreAssador over Fogo / Churrascaria Palace. I kept my expectations tempered, as people online said that in the end the best quality meat will not be at a churrascaria, so you're going more for the AYCE experience rather than the actual best cuts of meat. Overall, I had a great time - the restaurant was beautiful even at night (I heard in the day, there's a stunning view of Sugarloaf Mountain). The meats were free flowing - it might have helped that the table was close to the kitchen, so servers would come very quickly. It was pretty much exactly the experience I was looking for. They provide cards so that you can ask which cut of meat it is if it's not clear (and if you can't speak Portuguese). I was able to try a bunch of different cuts until I was fully stuffed. I will say I never requested a specific cut, and have heard that it might take some time if you are just looking for specific items.

Came to this place during our first night of a 15 day trip through Rio and Argentina. We were…read moreamazed at the quality of the food here and even after 15 days of hunting down steakhouses, this place still rose to the top. My boyfriend ordered the filet mignon, medium rare, while I ordered the salmon. We also got a side of greens for a change in flavor. Both dishes were spectacular, but the steak definitely stole the show. The steak was enormous, and could easily serve 2 or 3 people. Much larger than any cut in the US. But more importantly, the quality and cook temperature were perfect. The medium rare was just how we like it. As for the salmon, it was also a very generous portion and cooked very well-- nice crisp outside with great seasoning. Would highly recommend for a nice meal in Rio. Prices are not cheap, but the quality is spectacular.

Walked in and did not realize the crazy prices. But the reviews were great so I took a chance. The…read morefilet mignon was bland. I ordered batatas (fries) and they too were bland and not fresh. I went to Bar Gatao previously with friends and the food was so much better and 20% the cost. The waiter took it upon himself to tell me about the service charge not being included so could I... this seemed so silly and rude.

Impressive is the only word to describe the restaurant itself. The building is striking and has a…read moremassive interior that also feels elevated and grand. Fogo has its service down to a science and seating as well as waiter service is pretty seamless. I was surprised that attentiveness to refilling water and anything other than meat was not up to the standard that I have experienced at other Brazilian steakhouses. The meat itself was plentiful, however, more inconsistent than I would have liked. One serving of Filet Mignon was delicious, flavorful and perfectly cooked, while the next was surprisingly overly cooked (to the point of not being tasty or even chewable). Salad bar is impressive and offerings were fresh and varied. I would have liked a few more protein options in the salad bar (such as fish or shrimp). Overall, a beautiful restaurant - but consistency of food could be improved.

I've been to a few of this Brazilian chain around the world and nothing beats this home base…read morelocation. The view was beautiful and service was responsive. The options were vast, the flavor was unlike others that I've tried, and I absolutely liked the other locations. Besides the meats they brought out other rodizio options I've never had before and I genuinely enjoyed it. They also had good bottles of red wines that couldn't be resisted. The tres leches was arguably the best I've ever had. And it all turned out to be relatively inexpensive after the currency conversion.

A really nice meal. The meat cuts were smexcellent. Really happy to see picanha as the first of the…read moremeats to come out and regularly. Really loved the flank steak too. And the filet in mushroom sauce at the buffet was great. Had some salad but ended up not eating the rest of my buffet selections and stuck with the meats

I went on vacation back in June for my girlfriend's birthday, and we decided to go to Brazil…read moreCopacabana to be exact. While in Brazil, you learn quickly that the locals love steak and I love steak so figured this would be a fun trip. We decided to come to Carretao which is a rodizio style Brazilian restaurant. Once seated inside the weight staff try the very best to explain to us how everything works. You're given a disc which is right on one side and green on the other side as long as the green side is showing the staff will continuously bring different cuts of delicious meats to your table and slice you off some samples. There was an open salad bar, which was loaded with fresh salads and little appetizers, but the main attraction was the never ending Daisy chain of meats. I was in heaven, and I enjoyed every moment of it. My only complaint about this restaurant was that I definitely bought my appetite and after sometime, I noticed that the staff stopped coming to the table with the prime cuts of meat, but would only come with the less desirable cuts this didn't bother me too much because I definitely ate more than my fair share lol. I would absolutely come here again. The price was amazing. The staff was friendly and at the end of dinner we got some delicious dessert shots, which were quite a treat.

One of my all time favorite steakhouses. Quality steaks with fries and broccoli rice. The sauces on…read morethe side were also a great compliment with the meat. If you got room, get the shrimp and a slice of sausage in the beginning of the meal when they offer it table side. When I spent some time in the city, I went all the time that the servers knew me and took well care of me.

This was my first lunch stop during my recent trip to Rio. Saw loads of locals and was feeling…read moregreat to try this place based on reviews. We got the toscano sausage which was fabulous and the best along with broccoli rice and steak. The broccoli rice was fantastic but the steak could be better. We then ordered the brigadeiro cake which was good but too sweet for me but still good. Overall dint get the hype around this place as they had a hugggge line during lunch time but we got there right at opening so dint have any wait time.

We had a great dinner. Service was great. The place was empty the Wednesday night we visited. Food…read morewas fresh and tasty. It was dark outside so we didn't see any view.

Churrascaria Cruzeiro do Sol is a sort of basic Brazilian Steakhouse when compared to Churrascaria…read morePalace or other options. As with most other reviews mention, our stop here was for lunch on a day tour that was included in the price of the tour package. Every other group of diners also appeared to have been there in that capacity. Cruzeiro definitely felt almost like a cafeteria, with super white walls, tables, and decor. There is a swimming pool outside, that I am not sure what it's connected to, so that was odd. They did have the normal steakhouse Gauchos walking around with spokes of meats and food, and there were some side items in the middle of each table to share among the diners. Aside from the ambiance not being as upscale as other steakhouses we tried in Rio, the quality of meats also wasn't quite as top notch as the others either. Some were pretty fatty and others were sort of flavorless. I apologize sort of for comparing this to other highly acclaimed Brazilian Steakhouses, but it's hard to be impressed with Cruzeiro do Sol after trying those others. After reading other reviews, it appears that this steakhouse exists solely for the use of tours to offer a "lunch" option as part of the package. I would save your money (about $35 USD if you eat there outside of a tour) and eat elsewhere. Churrascaria Palace was only a tad bit more than that, and the ambiance and service there was ten times higher quality than that of Churrascaria Cruzeiro do Sol.

Great spot for Brazilian-style dining. The meats were excellent, well cooked, flavorful, and…read moredefinitely the highlight of the experience. Service was also very good, attentive and friendly, and the overall atmosphere was lively and pleasant. The buffet had a decent selection, though it was a bit hit or miss. Personally I skipped the sushi, as the fish looked a little darker than expected. But maybe that's the colour of raw salmon in Brazil. Cocktails were very good, though they did come with quite a bit of ice. Parking on the street is very challenging, but you mainly come here on walk, since this area is quite touristy and offers many stores nearby.

My friends and I ended up eating at Carretao after took a nice bike ride from Sao Conrado to…read moreIpanema (highly recommend, btw). So we worked up an appetite and were ready to scarf down some meat. We were seated immediately and the waiter was quick to take our drink orders. I love how casual Rio is; people dining around us were in swim trunks and bikinis. So laid back--great vibes. The meats alone were pretty great, but the salad bar/buffet was a little underwhelming. I tried some sushi but it was not good. The sides that come to the table were also sub-par. I usually find myself munching on way too much bread because of how good it is, but that wasn't the case here. I really liked the steak with cheese and of course the picanha. Carretao is a great place for rodizio and the price isn't too bad. Though if I were back in Rio they wouldn't be my first choice.

Came here for the buffet lunch as part of a full day Rio tour. It was quite crowded as other tours…read morewere there too. There was a pretty good variety of salads/ vegetables, grains, and protein. For the veggies, my fave was the cheese-covered broccoli. I didn't try too many of the carbs, but the fried eggplant and plantains were pretty good. The sushi/raw fish section were just meh. They had some fish options, but the fish was kind of dry. One of the pork ribs was yummy. They also had oxtail, which was quite good. I also liked the beef tongue. The meats from the grill were dry, but did have a lot of flavor. The food may not be that sanitary since my bf saw some food fall on the counter, but the staff scooped it back up into the serving dish

Sorry, wanted to like this place. It was the booked on our Viator tour. It was an all you can eat…read morebuffet. The place is crowded and appears popular with locals but it was not good. Maybe it was just us everyone else seemed to like it. Two full buffets and the only thing that I would try was the sirloin, rice, black beans and farofa.