Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Boteco Belmonte

    4.1 (53 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 AM (Next day)

    Boteco Belmonte Photos

    BOTECO BELMONTE ATMOSPHERE

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

    Recommended Reviews - Boteco Belmonte

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Bolinhos de bacalhau and the fej ball. They go well with beer. As does most food.
    Kelvin H.

    So it was my last meal in Rio, and there were two things I wanted to eat before leaving - picanha and Bolinhos de bacalhau. My awesome local friend immediately said ok and brought me here. I had no idea it had multiple locations until just now. Makes sense cuz everything we ordered was quite tasty. The spot is very cool, located on a street corner. It was open air with tables on the inside and outside of the restaurant along the divider. We didn't order that many things. Just steak, fish balls and we also got these other balls which were basically fejoida in ball form. I was surprised to actually like it cuz I generally find fejoida kinda mediocre. Prob only cuz I'm not huge on beans and I haven't had a super good fej yet. The bacalhau was alright. I def had better at that famous bar/restaurant near urca with the view of the bay. But It did the job and satisfied my craving somewhat. Now the main event, the picanha. So so good. Cooked perfectly, salted just enough (not too salty like msot Brazilian dishes) and was already sliced too (nice touch that I appreciated cuz it saves me work). The fat cap on the picanha cut gives the meat great juicy flavor. There isn't much to say. Just look at the picture. It's art. It's lust. It's pure irresistibleness. Unless ure vegan. Then I'm sure it's probably disgusting and I feel bad for you cuz ure missing out big time. All in, the bill came out to like 30 something usd. Strong dollar paying dividends. The picanha was like 99brl. I'd do it again in a bloody, mooing heartbeat. I mightve given this place 4 stars if I tried more things on the menu. One really really good dish didn't warrant it. I'd def be back to try other things enxt time. The seafood pasta looked very delicious and smelled very tempting (table nearby). My friend also said they're known for their seafood too. Until next time Rio.

    Moqueca of dourade

    Excellent service and food I had the moqueca and it was fantastic The preparation and precise serving of the dish was very impressive for what looks like a very down home sort of place

    Menu. It's leather and pretty.
    Kat R.

    While in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil my friend and I decided to spend the day at the hippie fair in Ipanema. After walking around the Fair shopping for souvenirs we became hungry and decided to stop for lunch. Right across the street from the park where the fair is held we see of a bunch of restaurants and this place caught our eye. We walked in and asked for a table for two and we're seated right away. The place was really crowded being that it was lunch time but that didn't stop them from seating us quickly. As I'm sitting at the table my friend went downstairs to use the bathroom and these gentlemen are walking around with appetizers on plates. They don't speak English but they come up to you and it seems like they are offering you to try the appetizers I wasn't sure what they were saying or even what the food was so I just didn't say anything. When my friend got back we finally looked at the menu and asked for some help from the waiter because we wanted to know how big the portions are and if could share a plate. The waiter helped us choose a dish that would be shareable and enough. The servers came back around with those appetizers and we ordered two, one was a vegetarian option of Bean and the other one was a shrimp option. These things were sooo good. I don't even know exactly what they were called but i'd get them again. On to the food we ordered a grilled fish with broccoli rice. The fish came with a shrimp sauce and it also came with french fries for some reason most of the meals in Brazil come with french fries on the side. When our food arrives the rice comes in a little pot and the waiter serve you the food. It was so delicious!!! The broccoli rice has so much flavor and it just wasn't what I was expecting. For some reason I was thinking that it was going to be rice made from broccoli but it was actually a fried rice that they add broccoli to. This is a popular dish in Brazil and it is served in many of the restaurants over there. The fish was cooked perfectly not over dry at all and the shrimp sauce on the side tasted more like if you were to order beans with your rice but instead of beans it had baby shrimp in it and the fries were cooked to perfection crisp & hot. With one order that we shared we were really full and didn't have room for dessert. I really enjoyed my meal at this restaurant.

    Carly B.

    What can I say! Absolutely love this place. Every single night here this place was packed! Me and my husband decided to check it out on our last night in Rio. Our server didn't speak English but that was all a part of our very authentic trip to Brazil. The beer selection was expansive and the food had so much flavor. So did this place with the open air bar spacing and local vibes playing the soccer matches on the tv. Our only regret is not trying this place sooner. Rio, Cidade Maravilhosa!

    Amazing
    Stacey G.

    Feijoada is what we wanted to lunch and our guide took is to this gem!! What a fantastic meal. The feijoada was well made and simply delicious. I have a picky eater and she loved it!!!!!! Husband had the steak and was very happy as well. Their pasties were very good but I would save that treat for a market or a street vendor.

    Lisa N.

    We initially had caught a cab intending to go to ipanema. After discovering our driver spoke English and had been living in Brazil for 11 years, we asked for recommendations. He suggested leblon for a better time and dropped us off at the most popular bar, Belmonte. It was quite daunting with hoards of people spilled out on the streets all with glasses of beer in hand. The entrance of the boteca is where tables are assigned. To the left side of the boteca, there is a line to order drink tickets. Guys come around with glasses of beer handing them out to patrons with tickets. It's quite an interesting system. Of course this neighborhood is more expensive than copacobana. The people watching is downright amazing. I would definitely recommend this place. Come early to get a table. Ooops! I realized there's more than one location. I haven't been to the one in copacobana but have walked by and it was also full of people.

    Cameron con queso

    Lots of good brazilian food. Not the barbecue though. Fish is fresh and veggies too. Service was fast and was still open late in the evening. TVs for soccer... waiters were attentive specially Edison.

    Mixture of steak and various sides

    See all

    Photo of Gerald D.
    286
    7
    108

    1 year ago

    Decent food, but very expensive for what it is. You can get a meal directly on the beach with a better view for less

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sid S.
    0
    30
    23

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gui F.
    0
    10
    0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rafi C.
    113
    116
    98

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Danny T.
    26
    72
    159

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Simply delicious, service impeccable, best prices. All the food you wish for is in the menu ! A must go!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Excellent food and drinks. Gets full with locals and tourists. Can be overwhelming at peak times.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Boteco Belmonte Reviews in Other Languages

    Review Highlights - Boteco Belmonte

    So did this place with the open air bar spacing and local vibes playing the soccer matches on the tv.

    Mentioned in 2 reviews

    Read more highlights

    Verify this business for free

    Get access to customer & competitor insights.

    Verify this business

    Galeto Sat's - Pão de alho

    Galeto Sat's

    4.5(87 reviews)
    2.0 kmCopacabana
    $$

    My cousin and I decided to eat at Galeto Sat's because Anthony Bourdain highly recommended it. Long…read morestory short, totally worth it. If you're in Rio go get yourself some chicken. It is VERY popular and I'm sure being recommended by Bourdain has a lot to do with it. The first time we tried to eat there the wait was over an hour long. We went sometime after 1AM and there was still a decent wait, maybe close to 30 minutes. The place is pretty small and cramped, but that gives it some charm. Somehow that makes the food taste even better. We ordered a little bit of everything and it was all amazing. Chicken, steak, fries, garlic bread, polenta. It was all cooked and seasoned to perfection. Everything we ordered was delicious Service was fair and prices are reasonable. Do yourself a favor and visit Galeto Sat's!

    Anthony Bourdain has dined here for one of his shows. That along with a few food blogs from the…read moreStates and Brazil recommending it means it was on my list of places to eat at. It's a solid restaurant that serves up pretty good chicken. In fact I ate here twice in a week, the first time to try it out and the second time because it was late at night and they are open until 5AM. Both times I was here it was timed right and I didn't have to wait for a table. The employees were accommodating to a tourist like myself who has a limited Portuguese vocabulary. They also have English language menus although I do like to navigate a menu in another language just to see what I can recognize. Both times I had the chicken with the garlic and pepper sauce as well as pão de alho. The chicken was perfect, juicy and very flavorful. And plenty of garlic. The garlic bread was delicious and had plenty of garlic. I love garlic so it was great for me but I can see some people saying it may be too much garlic. Batatas fritas were good as well. There was more I wanted to try but I will definitely be back the next time I am in Rio de Janeiro. This place has been around for decades so it should still be around on my next visit.

    Photos
    Galeto Sat's - Inside

    Inside

    Galeto Sat's - Batata fritas

    Batata fritas

    Galeto Sat's - Guaranas

    See all

    Guaranas

    Boteco Belmonte - divebars - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...