After dinner in Botafogo, we tried to milk as much as could as the last night out and headed to Bar…read moredo Horto for a nightcap. We sat in the warm night under some cool looking colored lamps before turning in for the night. There is an English menu that you can order off of, and while we were full from eating, it was nice to sit outside and enjoy the warm night. We didn't stay for very long, but enjoyed being around locals and the few drinks we had.

This is a go-to place for us in Rio. For those visiting Zona Sul, it's still pretty close to…read moreLeblon, but has a completely different and more quiet, intimate feel. Outdoor dining, and live music on many nights add to the good vibe. For food, while a solid standard is of course the carne de sol and yuca, those that like The bolinhos de bacalhau should order that, and I'm sure the rest of the menu is solid too. I especially like the red wine they sell for R$48 per bottle (find that in the US!). You may want to ask for an ice bucket even for the red to get it down to serving temperature in the 50s... Make it here for one night and you won't regret it!