Fun restaurant to visit - not a foodie place however a fun place with live music and decent bar food! ended up meeting fun Americans and what was supposed to be a stopover for a pint resulted into several hours of fun. Will be stopping by again. read more

One of my favorite spots in Rio. They are pretty close to Ipanema's beach and have a beautiful and comfy open space with a great service. I've ordered Canapé de Salmão and Remolacha Margarita. Everything was very tasty. read more

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Great location next to the beach. My meals was good fried shrimp and cheese with vegetables Brice and fries. My wife had a spinach and cheese omlet that was ok at best. The the Cheese empanadas the others I would pass on. Service here was a little slow and the security guard checks you receipt to make sure you paid before they let you out. If I was close to the beach again this place would be on my list. read more

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

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Bar Astor - The Wallpaper - Bars Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Great location. Have been here for years under different names. Unfortunately we watched the bartender drop the muddler on the ground, rinse it off for two seconds, and put it back with the other bar tools. Buy beer or a bottle of wine. Steer clear of cocktails. We also saw him scoop ice directly from the cooler into the glass (no scoop). This is a no no in bartending 101 (broken glass). read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Great staff, good food. I only give it 4 stars because I was there for Carnaval and the team seemed exhausted during dinner service, kept different sending people and forgetting things. Would've been cool to experience the Dante (NYC) partnership. We were not told that bar closed exactly when our dinner reservation began. Beautiful location in general. read more

Bar Astor has a lot going for it - most obviously a great location with views of both the beach and the mountains. While a great location is a wonderful start, without good service to match, Bar Astor just didn't cut it for me :-( A friend and I came in for a spontaneous dinner one weekday evening. After we were seated, we waited (and waited, and waited) but no one gave us a menu for quite a while, and then when we finally got menus, no one came to take our order. Al the time this was going on, several staffers appeared at our table to put various dishes on our table that we hadn't ordered, and then reappeared a few minutes later to take them back... The consistent theme throughout this meal sadly sub-standard meal was a comedy of cascading errors. We ordered water with gas and without ice, and (of course) were given water with no gas and lots of ice). Our red wine was served just short of ice cold, the calamari was cold and rubbery - need I go on? Our wait for the check when we finally finished their very sad excuse for a meal was even longer than the time we had to wait to order - 30 minutes at least! Bottom line: despite Bar Astor's amazing location, I strongly suggest that if you have to come here, stick to the drink menu, and don't expect much of anything in the way of service. read more

This was our first meal in Brazil after our 18 hour flight from California. We arrived just before the rush. The patio was full, but they seated us inside with a nice view - they are located across from the beach (every view was nice). We ordered drinks, I had a refreshing watermelon martini, my hubby had a Jameson & Ginger, Stella and our friend had a Long Island Iced tea. To eat we had the mussels & frites along with the steak & frites. Both good portions, the steak was perfectly cooked with juicy favors. The mussels could have been cleaned but I'll look past that.... They were cooked in butter & white wine. Overall the experience was enjoyable and the drinks were delicious. We definitely plan to stop back again before we leave. We tried to stop back in but they have different hours of operation. read more

My partner and I had a great time here! They had a variety of food that felt like I was still eating in Brazil but was satisfying some of the cravings I had for American food after being in Rio already for a few weeks. I had the steak, cheese, and tomato sandwich and my partner had one of their burgers. We were both very happy with the food! As for drinks, we each ordered 3 capirinhas each. They were definitely strong, and compared to buying drinks in the US were still affordable (21 reis each for ones with fruit compared to paying $10 in America for a cocktail is a pretty good deal). Our server was very accomodating and could tell we were wanting to try different caipirinhas, so he brought us some different fruits to try that were unique to Brazil and made drinks from them. We were a little short on reis, so we paid with a credit card. They were very sure to make sure we knew exactly how much the bill was and that we knew we weren't going to be overcharged, which is a pretty big problem in Rio. The service charge was 10% which is one of the lower ones I've found at nice places. read more

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! read more

Bar Astor - Picadinho! - Bars Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

This past weekend was my first weekend in Rio. My family here in Sao Paulo made me promise not to go to Astor, which is one of my favorite spots in SP, but I couldn't resist. My husband and I came by to grab lunch after a long morning of standing in the rain at the Cristo. The tables were full on the outside patio, but we opted for sitting inside. I was in the mood for air conditioning. We ordered up some drinks that came out quickly. I was feeling kind of crappy so I decided to skip the alcohol and order their virgin mojito. It was amazing!!! I easily could drink those for forever. However, if you want to get boozy, definitely grab a choppe, caipirinha, or my favorite, Caju Amigo. We decided to try different appetizers than we usually get. We asked for an order of bolinhos de arroz and empanadas. I had palmito, he had shrimp. All were excellent! Their empanada dough is on point. Moving on to eat, I asked if they could make me just a plain spaghetti. No problem! They made me a special dish with just a little bit of tomato and basil. Staff was friendly and efficient, and the location of this Astor is perfect - across the street from the beach! They have valet, so don't worry about looking for parking. Also, this Astor is about 3 times the size of the one in SP, so you can expect to get seated faster! read more

Yes and yes. Visited on my trip to Brazil from the states and bookmarked this place. Wasn't disappointed at all! Steaks are delicious as well as their mashed potatoes (puré). And if you get lucky, you'll get serenaded by the street musicians while sitting outside. Beautiful Brazilian breeze is the ice on the cake! read more

Bar Astor - Au poivre com purê. - Bars Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Only there for drinks. Great drinks, even though the bartender didn't have all the ingredients necessary for a sazerac; he went to great lengths to accommodate! What more could you ask for!? Not sure about the food; but if the drinks are any indication it should be pretty good. Thank you! read more

This place was alright. The outdoor seating is great and makes for some great people watching. I would have liked it a lot more if I had just had drinks there. But I had a steak (one of the speciality ones) and it was one of the worse I've ever had. It was overcooked and just not good. The garlic rice side was flavorless. My friend liked his sandwich better. Inside has a really cute design. I would only go back for drinks. read more

Busy restaurant. Good price located in Ipanema. Apparently the cocktail (~$12)was popular here but our parties of 6 didn't get any. I love the stylish pie for appetizer and the seafood pasta for entree! My friend liked their steaks. read more

Very good food, drinks, and atmosphere. The empanadas were delicious, and the location makes this a great spot for dinner and drinks before a night out at Ipanema. read more

This is the kind of place that is always full, so it gives the impression that it's really good. However, it's more like a self-licking ice cream cone - it's full because it's full. Or maybe it could be so busy because it has an awesome view of the ocean and sunset. The food is good, the burger is definitely one of the better ones in town, and the drinks are OK. They have draft beer but almost half of the cup is always foam, which is a cheap way to rip you off and serve less. Order a beer and let it sit until the foam is gone, then you'll know how much you're actually getting. The service is generally good, but I've gone in groups and they've messed up orders or just forgotten to bring stuff out. Overall OK, but often so crowded and so busy that it's not really worth it if you have to stand in line. read more

Very good restaurant!!!! I highly recommend it !!!! The food is excellent ( I had a stroganoff ) the view is very nice, I would definitely go back again . read more

This is a great cafe/bar right along the beach. Ask for a table in the patio so that you can see all the foot traffic go by as you suck down all sorts of tasty caipirinhas. (try lychee, cashew (the fruit part, not the nut, - (I didn't know either!)). They also have a great variety of local foods. Eat all of it. read more

Though still a Carioca, I sadly only come to visit the cidade maravilhosa on vacation, roughly once a year, usually with some sort of short bucket list of must dos on my stay. Undoubtedly Astor makes the list every time, since its old world charm nestled in the middle of Ipanema and overlooking the beach is enough to make it a destination. However, Astor goes above and beyond the expectations for this location, making this place the venue of some of my most enjoyable evenings in town. While its predecessor, Barril 1800, offered cold beer and cheap bolinhos, Astor serves arguably the best drinks in town and yes, bolinhos, but also France-meets-bossa concoctions such as the moules, the bacalhau a brandade, and my new favorite, the cocotte. The latter is best described as a heavenly Gruyere based "fondue" nestling not one but two perfectly cooked poached eggs. It's what dreams are made of. Service is on point and as my friend Abhi k. points out, the mixologists are proud and true to their art. I hope this new classic is here to stay, my visits home would be a little less glam without it. read more

Bar Astor - Cocotte- ovo pochê em fondue de Gruyere. Incrível. - Bars Near Me - Rio de Janeiro, RJ

Good vibes, strong drinks and cool decor. Takes you back. You kinda have to know the language to understand the food menu, but thank goodness the drink menu is crystal clear so you can let the booze bring out your finest Portuguese;) read more

Bar Astor aims for perfection and doesn't miss. Expert bartenders, high quality ingredients, and great attention paid to details and service. If I lived nearby, this would be the place where I meet people for comfortable, relaxed drinks and a friendly vibe. Well done, Bar Astor! Superb! read more

Good option on the beach - we had lunch here and the food was very nice. The service was good by brazil standards and the drinks were great. I did find it strange that they option at 1pm tho - thought that if they were serving lunch perhaps they should open earlier! read more

Absolutely love this great outdoor patio where you get a perfect view of the beach. The patio can also be covered so sitting outside in the rain is an enjoyable experience. The patio is very large, so you have quite a bit of space which is a little uncommon compared to other bars in the area. Good price and good drinks. Drinks are quite strong. And a lot of the people there speak English, which can be a plus for tourists read more

Impolite service- a bit over priced. Closed early and virtually asked us to leave. Inflexible in the craft cocktails as my wife desired to change Kentucky mule to Moscow mule. Simple switch of whisky to vodka. Meatballs were good. Rest was weak at best. I'd skip it!!! read more

Location and atmosphere make this place a must visit while in Rio. Very nice people, perfectly poured beer and good food, walking distance from Ipanema beach. Try to go early as it fills up very quickly. read more

Mediocre food. The service wasn't that great and for the price and the location, you would think this place would be amazing. It wasn't. The bathroom was the worse part, it looked liked a public restroom by the beach. No sir. read more

This place is awesome. Great location!! Its right across from Ipanema beach. Has both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu does have variety and the food is good. Be warned, there is always a wait for dinner, especially my time there during the world cup. Mind boggling about the quantity of beautiful and friendly women that come here for dinner but then again that's Rio for you ;) read more

Bar Astor was one of the places that my friends and I most wanted to check out in Rio, when we traveled there. We were looking for a great place to hang out at night and we weren't disappointed. The servers were very friendly and attentive, though the one we had didn't speak much English (to be expected). The drinks were well within our price range even as students, and they were great, particularly their beers on tap. If I were to visit Rio again, I would definitely return. read more

This was a great restaurant with some seating featuring a beach view. We were seated there with friends and we all ordered the fish and chips. The meal was fantastic and drinks were well made. read more

Great seaside bar with delicious drinks and lively atmosphere. We stopped in for drinks before heading up to Corcovado. We didn't eat but by the looks of those around us the food looked great. We're going back at some point this week to dine as well. I had the Gin Gin Mule, and the Mr. Had the Kentucky Mule initially, he then switched to the local and potent caipirinha. You won't be disappointed. read more

Well... I took the bait and came to this restaurant! It's busy so you think it's like delicious! Good was subpar... You can spend much less money just around the corner and have better quality food! However I would 100% come back to have drinks only in the patio! read more

A nice bar with outdoor seating near Ipanema beachfront. A great place to sit for hours, and have a Caju Amigo, some pastels, and fried cod balls. It is also located near one of the best hotels to stay in Rio, Hotel Fasano. read more

My friends and I stopped through after a day of shopping at the fair. Just to get straight to the point, 2/3 of us were not a fan. One person ordered the steak sandwich and loved it. We sampled the steak sandwich and equally loved it. Also it comes with ALOT of fries. The remaining 2 of us ordered the fish and chips and also added the spicy meatballs. The fish and chips were definitely lacking. There were only 4 chips on the plate....FOUR. The batter on the fish tasted odd due to the sogginess. We mostly consumed the interior. They do not have tartar sauce so that was a damper. However, you are provided with ketchup, Dijon mustard, regular mustard, and an odd off white dipping sauce. There is also a hollandaise looking hot sauce on the table. The spicy meatballs were not spicy or tasty. The beer used off set the flavor and no one liked them. The good was it came piping hot in a covered mini cast iron pot. We each ordered bottled water which was $5.50. The items are pricy in comparison to the lack of quality. Our waiter also consistently failed to fulfill simple requests. We initially chose this place for the reviews and the menu offerings. We sat on the patio and people watched. The food did not do it for us. I should have ordered the shrimp risotto or Chicken Parmesan. read more

The staff shows preference for the local Brazilians, and gives the tourist little attention. I was waiting in line to get in, along with other tourists, and some local Brazilians showed up and were allowed to skip the line. The food is ok. read more