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Yelp Review 2025 #196: Rio de Janeiro doesn't fall short when it comes to endless grilled meats. There's a lot of churrascarias in Rio and finding the one you should go to could all depend on a number of factors. I narrowed it down to two places: one was close to my hotel and it had sushi, and then this place called Assador that has crispy pork and a view of Sugarloaf Mountain. Heck, I even posted a poll on Instagram so my friends can help me decide. "Sushi and AYCE meat? Sounds like an identity crisis", said one of them. The sushi and meat place won't let me book a table until a week prior. Assador let me book right away. And let me tell you how important it is to reserve a table here. The day I went there were people without reservations trying to get on the waitlist at 11:30am and they don't open til 12pm. I was able to zip right in. And by the time I was done with my meal, there were people at a huge waiting area, the bar, and outside! Front of the house isn't the friendliest bunch but they're probably tired of dealing with people with no reservations. I'm here for the meat and not the front of the house. I asked to be seated outside so I have a view of Sugarloaf Mountain. Three minutes after getting seated, here comes a cart with sides and salads: mushrooms, carrots & beans, couscous, green salad, soup, onions. A second cart pulls up: chicken salad, chickpea salad, caesar salad, shredded cheese, beet salad. I tried a few sides: mushrooms and chicken salad. I have to leave lots of room for meat! Then comes the basket of pao de queijo, and fried polenta with cheese - both are hot and delicious. If there are sides on their menu you want that's not on the cart like French fries, you can request it from your server because who wants fries from a cart? A guy with a big container of fresh hot garlic bread comes to my table and it smelled so good so I had to try one. The butter is still melting on the hot bread - it was heaven. A server asked me for my drink order, side dishes and any sauces I wanted. I'm just now realizing I asked for fried banana (I've been back for a month now)! That's what I noticed about this place, you have to follow up on your requests at least twice. And then here come the meats!!! First one to be offered to me was lamb and I don't really eat lamb. Then, Picanha! Another cart of sides with hearts of palm, asparagus, potato salad, salad, mozzarella cheese. Meats I Tried: Picanha (Rump Cap), Alcatra (Top Sirloin), Fraldinha (Flank Steak) Filet Mignon, T-Bone I T-Bone, Ancho Premium (Ribeye Steak), Tomahawk, Costela de boi (Beef Ribs), Cupim (Beef Hump - skip this. It's dry!), and Panceta Pururuca (Crispy Pork Belly. You need this). With a carafe of refreshing maracuja juice, I was able to try so many kinds of meat. I finished all 4 of my pao de queijo. I didn't have room for dessert. I finished my meal and waited for somebody to bring me my check for 15 minutes. I had to be somewhere so I got up and grabbed a server to let him know I needed to pay and leave. I wanted to pay with cash but was 1 Reais short and the server told me it was ok. So nice of him. Take note that lots of streets are closed in Rio on Sundays. My Uber dropped me off in front of a park and I had to walk about 7 minutes to get to Assador.
My only regret is that I couldn't eat more. This was the best steakhouse my friend and I came to while we were in Rio. The SIDES!! omg. They served carmalized banana, crispy fried onions, out the oven garlic bread, fluffy pao de quejo just to name a few. They had at least 3-4 salad that they served which were much needed. And the meat was other worldly. Usually chicken has a hard time competing for attention against the red meats but this chicken was so well marinated. The flank steak tasted sinful, fatty and juicy. Order a red, and try to get a napkin in your lap as soon as you sit because the service is too quick, your plate will be full within 5 minutes of arrival.
This is the best Brazilian steakhouse I have ever been to. There is no buffet. Everything is brought to your table. The quality of the meats is to die for. And the sides were delicious too! They definitely kept us well-fed. The drinks were yummy, but definitely don't come here for the cocktails. The service was excellent and the vibe is moody. A great place to have dinner with my girlfriends!
Upscale rodizio all you can eat spot with a huge selection of quality meat annd side items but subpar service. Food: 5 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Return worthiness: unsure Highlights: - Huge meats menu of not just beef but pork, chicken, and lamb - Steak was delicious: especially the picanha and garlic one - Pork was a surprise fave - Caipirinhas were legit - Side menu just as large you also order instead of going to a buffer - Very nice setting with large patio overlooking the water Lowlights: - Even with a reservation made months in advance, had to wait over an hour to be seated - Only brought by maybe 10% of the meats on the menu and all at the very beginning - Very hard to find someone to get more food - Under new management and hear it used to be better Food we got was good to try but likely will go to other restaurants on my next Rio visit.
4.5 rounded up to 5. I was told that this was one of the best churrasco/rodizio in Rio and I would have to agree. Good quality meats just keep coming out and very fast. All seasoned just right and cooked to a perfect temperature. Once you establish that the meats are of great quality the thing that makes a good rodizio is the buffet. Only here there is no buffet. Instead carts are rolled around with different kinds of salads, side dishes and drinks. They also provide each table with standard sides like fries, onion strings, pão de queijo, chimichurri and sauces, plantains, etc. But the carts of salads and sides were really good. If it wasn't for the meat that would make for a good restaurant just by itself. I had to restrain myself and focus on the meat. I also had one of the best Caesar salads I have ever eaten. The staff was amazing and just kept coming around with foods. The restaurant is very nice inside but they also have outdoor dining with a great view of Sugarloaf Mountain especially at sunset. I finished my meal with trio de mousse for dessert and it was delicious as well. I would highly recommend Assador when in Rio de Janeiro.
Not great... everything about it. Had to wait for 30min even though I had a reservation. It was almost impossible to get a waiter to talk to us/put in our order. We would make requests for specific things in the rodízio and it would just never come. The salads were old looking and they were serving massive pieces of meat, as to get as full and out of there quickly. I wouldn't go back! 3 stars because I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt that I went on a bad day
The BEST STEAKHOUSE I've been to. By FAR. Let me tell you first about the SERVICE, it was spectacular. They made us feel welcome, food came out at perfect timing and we felt special all throughout our time there. To the point we didnt want to leave lol. With it also being my friends birthday, we received a very entertaining performance from the hosts alongside complimentary drinks and cake. Dining at this restaurant was one of the moments that made my trip to rio special. Food exceeded my expectations, was cooked perfectly and arrived at our table at great speed. The ambiance was breathtaking especially being by the water. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Rio
I wish I could give our experience at this restaurant more than a five star! I didn't know where to start, the salad bar was incredible. I was really looking forward to the whole Brazilian dining experience, a real one, because I was in Brazil. Don't get me wrong I do love Rodizio's in Colorado but this restaurant was incredible and I couldn't get past the salad bar. I have never had a salad bar experience like this one, ever!!!! I decided just to eat the salad bar and not do the meat experience and I was perfectly happy with my choice. There is so much to choose from, meats, cheese, olives, fruits, salad, hearts of palm, desserts, but honestly one of my favorite things that I kept eating, was fresh pork rind strips that they made pork belly. I almost made a entire dinner out of that! I never had anything on a salad bar that was so good. The service was great, the people were friendly, and the view was incredible. It sits right on the water and you have a view of Sugarloaf Mountain. It would be a really fun place to go have appetizers and cocktails as you enjoy the view. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND
3 months ago
My boyfriend and I wanted to dress up and go out for a nice dinner while visiting Rio and we were really excited about this place! This place was nice but if you're a foreigner - I would suggest visiting Churrascaria Palace near Copacabana instead. We loved it so much we went twice during our one week stay in Rio. The service was 100x better, many more cuts of steak coming around, amazing salad bar, and the ambience was just as nice. Also more foreigner friendly. **Knocking four stars off service specifically for the two hostesses up front (Jan 27 '26). Upon entering, they immediately gave each other a weird look making us feel weird, uncomfortable, and not welcome. They looked me up and down and exchanged judgmental looks upon entering and once again as we were leaving after our meal. As a classy restaurant, I expect a warm welcome from a hostess who carries that same classy standard in her demeanor and behavior. read more
I did a lot of research when picking a churrascaria to go to in Rio, and ultimately settled on Assador 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. read more
Yelp Review 2025 #196: Rio de Janeiro doesn't fall short when it comes to endless grilled meats. There's a lot of churrascarias in Rio and finding the one you should go to could all depend on a number of factors. I narrowed it down to two places: one was close to my hotel and it had sushi, and then this place called Assador that has crispy pork and a view of Sugarloaf Mountain. Heck, I even posted a poll on Instagram so my friends can help me decide. "Sushi and AYCE meat? Sounds like an identity crisis", said one of them. The sushi and meat place won't let me book a table until a week prior. Assador let me book right away. And let me tell you how important it is to reserve a table here. The day I went there were people without reservations trying to get on the waitlist at 11:30am and they don't open til 12pm. I was able to zip right in. And by the time I was done with my meal, there were people at a huge waiting area, the bar, and outside! Front of the house isn't the friendliest bunch but they're probably tired of dealing with people with no reservations. I'm here for the meat and not the front of the house. I asked to be seated outside so I have a view of Sugarloaf Mountain. Three minutes after getting seated, here comes a cart with sides and salads: mushrooms, carrots & beans, couscous, green salad, soup, onions. A second cart pulls up: chicken salad, chickpea salad, caesar salad, shredded cheese, beet salad. I tried a few sides: mushrooms and chicken salad. I have to leave lots of room for meat! Then comes the basket of pao de queijo, and fried polenta with cheese - both are hot and delicious. If there are sides on their menu you want that's not on the cart like French fries, you can request it from your server because who wants fries from a cart? A guy with a big container of fresh hot garlic bread comes to my table and it smelled so good so I had to try one. The butter is still melting on the hot bread - it was heaven. A server asked me for my drink order, side dishes and any sauces I wanted. I'm just now realizing I asked for fried banana (I've been back for a month now)! That's what I noticed about this place, you have to follow up on your requests at least twice. And then here come the meats!!! First one to be offered to me was lamb and I don't really eat lamb. Then, Picanha! Another cart of sides with hearts of palm, asparagus, potato salad, salad, mozzarella cheese. Meats I Tried: Picanha (Rump Cap), Alcatra (Top Sirloin), Fraldinha (Flank Steak) Filet Mignon, T-Bone I T-Bone, Ancho Premium (Ribeye Steak), Tomahawk, Costela de boi (Beef Ribs), Cupim (Beef Hump - skip this. It's dry!), and Panceta Pururuca (Crispy Pork Belly. You need this). With a carafe of refreshing maracuja juice, I was able to try so many kinds of meat. I finished all 4 of my pao de queijo. I didn't have room for dessert. I finished my meal and waited for somebody to bring me my check for 15 minutes. I had to be somewhere so I got up and grabbed a server to let him know I needed to pay and leave. I wanted to pay with cash but was 1 Reais short and the server told me it was ok. So nice of him. Take note that lots of streets are closed in Rio on Sundays. My Uber dropped me off in front of a park and I had to walk about 7 minutes to get to Assador. read more
1 year ago
My only regret is that I couldn't eat more. This was the best steakhouse my friend and I came to while we were in Rio. The SIDES!! omg. They served carmalized banana, crispy fried onions, out the oven garlic bread, fluffy pao de quejo just to name a few. They had at least 3-4 salad that they served which were much needed. And the meat was other worldly. Usually chicken has a hard time competing for attention against the red meats but this chicken was so well marinated. The flank steak tasted sinful, fatty and juicy. Order a red, and try to get a napkin in your lap as soon as you sit because the service is too quick, your plate will be full within 5 minutes of arrival. read more
This is the best Brazilian steakhouse I have ever been to. There is no buffet. Everything is brought to your table. The quality of the meats is to die for. And the sides were delicious too! They definitely kept us well-fed. The drinks were yummy, but definitely don't come here for the cocktails. The service was excellent and the vibe is moody. A great place to have dinner with my girlfriends! read more
1 year ago
Traditional Brazilian steak house. The meats were well seasoned and the restaurant had plenty of sides to pick from. The view from the restaurant is of the water front which was also a nice surprise. read more
Upscale rodizio all you can eat spot with a huge selection of quality meat annd side items but subpar service. Food: 5 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Return worthiness: unsure Highlights: - Huge meats menu of not just beef but pork, chicken, and lamb - Steak was delicious: especially the picanha and garlic one - Pork was a surprise fave - Caipirinhas were legit - Side menu just as large you also order instead of going to a buffer - Very nice setting with large patio overlooking the water Lowlights: - Even with a reservation made months in advance, had to wait over an hour to be seated - Only brought by maybe 10% of the meats on the menu and all at the very beginning - Very hard to find someone to get more food - Under new management and hear it used to be better Food we got was good to try but likely will go to other restaurants on my next Rio visit. read more
4.5 rounded up to 5. I was told that this was one of the best churrasco/rodizio in Rio and I would have to agree. Good quality meats just keep coming out and very fast. All seasoned just right and cooked to a perfect temperature. Once you establish that the meats are of great quality the thing that makes a good rodizio is the buffet. Only here there is no buffet. Instead carts are rolled around with different kinds of salads, side dishes and drinks. They also provide each table with standard sides like fries, onion strings, pão de queijo, chimichurri and sauces, plantains, etc. But the carts of salads and sides were really good. If it wasn't for the meat that would make for a good restaurant just by itself. I had to restrain myself and focus on the meat. I also had one of the best Caesar salads I have ever eaten. The staff was amazing and just kept coming around with foods. The restaurant is very nice inside but they also have outdoor dining with a great view of Sugarloaf Mountain especially at sunset. I finished my meal with trio de mousse for dessert and it was delicious as well. I would highly recommend Assador when in Rio de Janeiro. read more
Not great... everything about it. Had to wait for 30min even though I had a reservation. It was almost impossible to get a waiter to talk to us/put in our order. We would make requests for specific things in the rodízio and it would just never come. The salads were old looking and they were serving massive pieces of meat, as to get as full and out of there quickly. I wouldn't go back! 3 stars because I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt that I went on a bad day read more
3 months ago
The BEST STEAKHOUSE I've been to. By FAR. Let me tell you first about the SERVICE, it was spectacular. They made us feel welcome, food came out at perfect timing and we felt special all throughout our time there. To the point we didnt want to leave lol. With it also being my friends birthday, we received a very entertaining performance from the hosts alongside complimentary drinks and cake. Dining at this restaurant was one of the moments that made my trip to rio special. Food exceeded my expectations, was cooked perfectly and arrived at our table at great speed. The ambiance was breathtaking especially being by the water. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Rio read more
2 years ago
Great food and service beautiful views the food is on point the service is exceptional and views are amazing And I bought a bottle of there house cachaca to take back to California read more
3 years ago
8 months ago
I wish I could give our experience at this restaurant more than a five star! I didn't know where to start, the salad bar was incredible. I was really looking forward to the whole Brazilian dining experience, a real one, because I was in Brazil. Don't get me wrong I do love Rodizio's in Colorado but this restaurant was incredible and I couldn't get past the salad bar. I have never had a salad bar experience like this one, ever!!!! I decided just to eat the salad bar and not do the meat experience and I was perfectly happy with my choice. There is so much to choose from, meats, cheese, olives, fruits, salad, hearts of palm, desserts, but honestly one of my favorite things that I kept eating, was fresh pork rind strips that they made pork belly. I almost made a entire dinner out of that! I never had anything on a salad bar that was so good. The service was great, the people were friendly, and the view was incredible. It sits right on the water and you have a view of Sugarloaf Mountain. It would be a really fun place to go have appetizers and cocktails as you enjoy the view. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more
1 year ago
5 years ago
If you visiting Rio and you like steak and meat This is the place to go Omg is water mounted meat If you seat outside the view is everything The service is very good read more
4 years ago
I came, I saw, and I was conquered by this amazing restaurant, it's staff, and their breath taking view!!! I picked this place because of the view let me just be honest. But I also picked this place because the food looked amazing!!! I found them on Instagram, if you didn't know they have an Instagram check them out @Assadorbr they post daily fire content! Anyways, I booked my reservation online and I picked the option to sit outside because well I'm coming from Dallas, TX and I need the best seat in the house cmon! Lol anyways upon arrival we were greeted like we were VIP immediately they took us outside sat us down offered us drinks etc. and as every all you can eat Brazilian steakhouse the meat started coming! No lie I enjoyed every single cut of meat all were fire especially the pork belly I believe was exceptional. Also when I go to Brazilian steakhouses I don't typically eat the chicken but here I did and it was fire too. All the meats were well seasoned not super salty. Also instead of getting up like in US and serving yourself they brought out all the sides such as salads, veggies, rice, beans, etc. which all were amazing. For dessert I had their pudim and it was super good no air bubbles just creamy goodness. Anyways I give this place 5 stars because the service was great the staff spoke Portuguese, spanish and English so that is a big plus to have people that are able to communicate with anybody dining at their restaurant. They were super kind and attentive. The food was amazing and the view obviously you can see! So if you are in Brazil you must check them out! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I made reservations prior to coming an it was definitely NOT necessary! I arrived on a Monday evening an due to Covid sadly this place was not packed at all. I sat inside an due to the language barrier was brought an iPad with the menu on it. I pointed to what was the adult "buffet" where all different types of meat were brought out to me. Even though the language barrier, all the gentlemen servers an manger was extremely kind! You'll find a card on the table, one side green indicating you want more food to come, an red indicating to stop the food. It didn't make a difference! LOL The guys just kept it coming. I didn't know what meat was which but for the most part I liked all but one. The bread given at the beginning was my favorite. There are also different salads brought out as well. The restaurant is HUGE with outdoor seating. They also have numerous wine cellars an I was shocked to see a wine all the way from my hometown (Fairfield, CA) What I really loved was the chocolate lava cake an ice cream. I will say that I would of liked to stay longer but it was chilly due to the open air restaurant. I would go back an remember not too tip as much as I did. NOTE: They already tack on the tip to your total bill! I found that out later after reviewing my receipt. My total was $57.30 USD. (Probably would of been about $50 if I didnt over tip an $45 without dessert). I would go back.... read more
6 years ago
Absolutely fantastic. Food, service and setting was absolutely incredible. We had an incredible meal for two with drinks, juice and a ton of other things for far less than we have paid in the US. I can't recommend this place enough read more
3 years ago
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