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    Bar Astor

    4.0 (64 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Brazilian, Seafood
    Closed 6:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Parris P.

    Service wasn't the best but food was great and drinks were good. Nice outdoor seating. The risotto was my favorite.

    Drink Menu 2
    Stefani H.

    Speedy service, good food, friendly staff and good drinks. Empanadas are tasty, steak with mustard sauce is good but comes medium rare to rare so be sure to specify if you like a different cook. Be careful at the end especially, they bring a dessert claiming it's free and then charge you for it which is why I'm taking off a star.

    Monica S.

    The best cocktails can be found here. Plus, you're spitting distance from the Ipanema sands. I've come here a number of times for an after dinner drink, but you can find this place filled with locals and tourists beginning at 6pm when they open. The drink menu is robust and filled with American classics (sidecar, old fashioned, manhattan) and Brazilian mainstays (caipirinhas available in every fresh fruit combination you could imagine). What's amazing about the caipirinhas is the lengthy process taken to make each one. First, there's the muddling of the fruit, then the added cachacha, strong shaking takes place and then in a separate tin, the bartender will make his own crushed ice to top it off with. So, if you're after a good cocktail, you're in good hands here. While I've never ordered the food, they do have a solid menu that's sure to offer great drinking snacks for you and your party. There's a cool old fashioned vibe here and the location is awesome.

    The Wallpaper
    Abhi K.

    Great location on Ipanema. This is an old school classic-inspired bar that transports you to a time when it was exciting to go out for a drink. Where you can take a date or a group of friends before or after dinner or the beach to just have fun and get an expertly crafted drink. I was watching the bartender while we were waiting for our seats, and it was just marvelous observing the care he put into each drink. If the drink had a puree base, he didn't want there to be any chunks floating around, so he would run a spoon through it and drag out anything less than perfect. And although this was most likely part of his routine, he never let the rote nature of the task show. He would squat down to look at the drink at eye level just to make extra sure it was perfect. I had the wallpaper, which was a fantastic passion fruit puree, cachaca drink with a perfect kick. I also had two capisakes, one with pineapple, and one with grapes. If I make it back to rio, this is where I'm stopping in. It doesn't matter if I don't get back there for another five years, because when a place is as timeless as Bar Astor, five years is a drop in the bucket.

    Michelle T.

    This is definitely a go-to spot if you are ever looking for a nice upscale place in Rio to enjoy the sights, sounds, and delicious food! Everything in Brazil takes so much better because it is all so fresh. The best part is this is just a walk away from the wonderful beach area of Ipanema.

    Ann S.

    Spotted this place while walking down Av. Vieira Souto after sunset. It was pretty busy but there were some open tables. The #1 thing I would have loved to try was "Oxtails with polenta." Love love oxtails....but it's served on Fridays. Had a hard time deciding so I went with "Spicy shrimp risotto." It wasn't spicy AT ALL. It tasted ok. Nothing to rave about. It was cheesy. The shrimp did not have a rubbery or fishy taste, so that's good. Later on I ordered "brigadeiro no pote", which I thought might be presented as a truffle ball but it was not. I had no access to the internet so I could not figure out what "no pote" means. Tasted like a small bowl of thick, smooth chocolate pudding. Rich taste. None of the waiters could speak or understand English completely. My friend and I were confused by the bill because there was no mention of the 10% tipping. After my friend paid her meal, the waiter showed me the remaining amount to pay on a calculator, which was higher than what was shown on the bill. It wasn't until a few days later that we discovered that the extra amount was tips and not service tax. It would help if they display "tip/gratuity" on the bill for better clarification.

    Picadinho!
    Anthony L.

    Great atmosphere. Good selection of menu items & decent prices. We ordered 2 drinks & a Picadinho dish to share. The food was very tasty. The rice unfortunately had a couple small ceramic pieces buried in it, probably from a shattered plate, and we did not discover that until towards the end of the meal. Out of concern for other customers we showed the waiter. He altered the manager immediately who then insisted on comping our food, even though we kept signaling it's ok we did not mind paying. We do not speak the language so we probably didn't explain very well that we were not bothered by it at all. Overall we liked the place very much and will not hesitate to go back. We got there just after dark, but if you plan to have dinner here, try to get a patio early enough to watch the sunset!

    Au poivre com purê.

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    Very nice people, perfectly poured beer and good food, walking distance from Ipanema beach.

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    Satyricon

    Satyricon

    3.9(49 reviews)
    0.6 kmIpanema
    $$$$

    I visited Satyricon on a Monday to celebrate a friend's birthday with a group of 12. Overall, it…read morewas a great experience with a few drawbacks. The service was excellent, our servers were incredibly patient, attentive, and friendly. A pleasant surprise was that they spoke English, which made ordering much easier and honestly encouraged us to try more food and drinks. (Our server apologized for their English but our server had a great command of the language) I ordered a caipirinha, the Cozze a Piacere, and the Spaghetti alle Vongole. Everything was delicious. The spaghetti with clams was perfectly portioned and full of flavor. The drinks were strong, beautifully presented, and well made. One small disappointment: my appetizer was listed online as coming with bread, but it didn't. Luckily, someone at the table ordered bread later so I got to enjoy the delicious broth with the musssles. The restaurant itself is tastefully decorated with a warm, inviting ambiance, perfect for special occasions or date night. That said, the biggest downside was the restroom situation. The ladies restroom was clogged and had an unpleasant odor, which detracted from the overall experience. The handicapped restroom, however, was much cleaner. (I took a star away for this reason only) After reading mixed reviews beforehand, I wasn't sure what to expect, but we were treated very well. The staff struck a great balance, attentive without being intrusive and were very accommodating throughout the evening. The bill was also clearly itemized and easy to understand, which is always appreciated for a large group. Tip: Don't hesitate to ask questions, the staff is knowledgeable and happy to help guide your choices.

    Classy clean dim lit restaurant with superior service…read more Lobster Thermidor was divine. You can taste the natural sweetness of the lobster. The cheese and mashed potatoes made the fish so filling I was stuffed. Crawfish carpaccio was different but I wish the it was more thinly sliced it was a bit slimy. I loved the spread they brought out in the beginning. You almost don't need an appetizer it was nice to nibble on and very unique.

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    Satyricon - Me and my beautiful wife enjoying our time here In Rio

    Me and my beautiful wife enjoying our time here In Rio

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    Shellfish platter for two

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    Venga!

    Venga!

    4.0(22 reviews)
    0.9 kmCopacabana
    $$$

    Venga is a solid Spanish restaurant in a prime location, right by the beach in Copacabana. The…read moresetting alone makes it worth a visit, with a lively, welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with the surrounding area. The service was great--friendly and attentive without being overwhelming. The food was equally impressive, full of flavor and clearly well prepared. We tried the black rice paella, and it was absolutely delicious, rich, and satisfying. Loved the sangria too. Parking can be quite difficult, but that's expected in such a busy, touristy area. Most people will likely be exploring on foot anyway, which actually adds to the overall experience of the neighborhood. Venga is a solid Spanish restaurant in a prime location, right by the beach in Copacabana. The setting alone makes it worth a visit, with a lively, welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with the surrounding area. The service was great--friendly and attentive without being overwhelming. The food was equally impressive, full of flavor and clearly well prepared. We tried the black rice paella, and it was absolutely delicious, rich, and satisfying. Loved the sangria too. Parking can be quite difficult, but that's expected in such a busy, touristy area. Most people will likely be exploring on foot anyway, which actually adds to the overall experience of the neighborhood.

    Tapas spots are my jam. Cute spot right on Copacabana Beach. Great spot to eat lunch on a beach bum…read moreday. The octopus carpaccio was amazing. Open air restaurant. Table service.

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