Great service. Was crowded at prime time 5pm-9pm. We walked by to check it out, then came back once…read morewe freshened up. The Brochete Miso was great! Also broccoli rice was delicious. This place is on trip advisor as a must stop. My party all agreed! Thanks Brazil !

I walked over here from my hotel just to try the moqueca…read more I was seated near the back of the restaurant and the staff was really selling their more expensive dishes. When I asked how big the moqueca was he used his fingers to say it was a small dish. Of course that was untrue as the dishes delivered was more than 2x what he showed and came with a bunch of sides like a gravy, rice and something else. No explanation given of what they were as he just served everything to me. Given all that I read about moqueca I had high expectations about the dish. However the fish was over cooked and very dry eventhough it was covered in a sauce. The shrimps were better and overall it was a very filling plate. The overcooked fish was a letdown for me. I had a lot of leftovers and asked it to be packed up to go (which I was charged R12 extra for). I struck up a Google Translate conversation with a nurse seated next to me so that was a different way to pass the time as solo diners. I ended up giving my to go bag to share with her family since my hotel had no kitchen facilities. Tab was settled at the table with little explanation of the charges. 10% service charge was added automatically. Overall a very expensive dinner for an average tasting meal at best. I won't be coming back.

Not on Copacabana beach anymore. 1 hour drive from Copacabana to get there…read more However, there is a good ceviche place next to the Marriott on CC beach

I had the paella,( seafood with rice) and has been the best paella Ive ever had in Rio…read more Waiters speak spanish or english and have very good suggestions and attention. The food is very tasty and best seafood in the area. If it wasnt for the dull decoration and closed space I would give this place 5 stars.

We, by chance we're walking down Avenida Atlantica in Rio, when we decided to grab some lunch. We…read morechose La Maison. The place was semi empty on a Wednesday. The place is well appointed, spacious and comfortable. We could have picked outdoor seating but opted for indoor both areas have nice view of beach and street traffic. Service was excellent. We do not speak Portuguese but the communication was easy. Nice staff. Food was simple lunch fair as that was what we were looking for. It was good. We sat in the restaurant for an hour and thirty minutes. It was a good experience.

Right outside of my hotel. (Windsor California Copacabana)…read moreWanted to try an authentic Brazilian dish called: "Feijoada" A hearty black bean stew with meat and rice on the side. La Maison did not disappoint! The food was delicious and the service was top notch. Definitely worth the try!

It was all around wonderful and most importantly great food and service! We really enjoyed it and…read morethe menu.

We were delighted by the ambiance and dedicated attentive wait staff who professionally guided us…read morethrough the menu and made very wonderful suggestions. Carlos took care of us very well. Delicious! Comfortable! Incredible seafood with tartar, cocktail sauce and garlic drawn butter. Bread and appetizer mix was out of this world.

We went on a recommendation from an acquaintance. No reservations. We got seated quickly. The…read moreservice was attentive. Wine list was decent. We had a Marquis de Riscal rueda, and we charged into our meal. They didn't have my dish, but the waiter had a good suggestion. I likened what I had, my wife did not. Calling it a tourist joint: over preprocessed for the food. I wasn't blown away, but liked my food. Consider it a safe bet for attentive service with fair seafood not far from many Leme hotels. Or touristy, but I liked it more than my wife.

I would never have though seafood was so hard to find in Rio. Shirley's was recommended to me as a…read moregreat place to find said seafood and they were right. A longtime establishment, you are greated by white coated waiters and seated a cloth covered tables, an upscale experience. The sardines were excellent. Being fresh prepared, they do not have the same oily/fishiness that many Americans expect. I can't say enough for the garlic butter sauce the fish was prepared in. Definitely one you want to savor. Presentation of the food is supurb, they pull the meat straight from the display, cook it and then bring it back to your table. I didn't get any but the prawns are huge, order sparingly. If there is a downside, they are one of the more expensive places I ate in Rio. However, you get the full dining experience here and it is much more affordable than the states.

Not only was the food great but the actual restaurant was amazing! We ordered the Brazilian…read morestroganoff and shrimp ceviche with desert and drinks. They didn't know how to make a margarita which was On the menu, but everything else was divine! Before dining, they brought us a complementary soup which tasted like the best prepared lentils I've ever had in mylife! The bread was so soft too lol! The view was incredible, you could see the whole copacabana coast line! Definitely worth the visit if your down here, whether staying in this hotel or not.

My friend's friend recommended O Peixe Vivo so we checked it out for dinner. They specialize in…read moreseafood and have an extensive menu. They even have a little mini mart attached to the restaurant if you want to take some goodies home with you after your meal. After being seated, I ordered a Brazilian beer and started perusing the large menu. One of the things that annoyed me is that a description isn't given for each entree. So for the ones that aren't obvious, you don't know exactly what's included with the dish. We saw the table sitting next to us eating what looks like a delicious dish so we ordered the same thing. My friend is Brazilian and he speaks Portuguese so he ordered for us. When our food arrived, it was the wrong dish. My friend mentioned this and the waiter seemed annoyed but ultimately brought out the right dish. Despite all of the hiccups, the Brazilian fish, layered between what is similar to a lasagna, was delicious. It doesn't come cheaply though, the entrees here are pretty pricey. While the food was good, the overall experience left some things to be desired.

We came here to eat based on a recommendation. We were a group of six including several from…read moreBrazil. They ordered for us and we had two of the full orders that we shared between six of us. We were told that that meal is supposed to feed two people. We had two between six of us and everyone was full. We had seafood entrees that had a combination of seafood in them. I was told it was typical Brazilian dishes. The entrees has fish, squid, and shrimp in them. Our server did an amazing job serving us. He plated everything for us and was always checking on us. They even had an English menu. If you are looking for traditional Brazilian dishes this is the place to come.

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.

Decided to check this place out. Unfortunately, wasn't too pleased on the portions. The food and…read moreflavor is definitely good. However, the paellas/appetizers do not have enough shrimp and meat based on how much it costs.

Absolutely love this place! There were so many different cold seafood dishes on the tapas display…read morethat we wanted to try. Too bad there were only two of us, but we're definitely coming back to try more. The dishes we got were all amazing! Everything was so flavorful. I especially loved the octopus vinaigrette and the fish with broccoli rice. Even though we read reviews about how crowded this place could get and how the indoor seating could be uncomfortable because the stools lack backrests, you can tell the food is good just by seeing how many locals come here to have a beer and some tapas. The service was good too. My husband and I don't speak Portuguese, but Google Translate did a great job! We were able to let our server know that I was expecting, so the dishes we ordered had to be fully cooked. He also recommended this hot fish dish with rice which turned out to be my favorite!!

Stumbled across this restaurant on the way back to my hotel during my last day in Rio. This was…read moredefinitely a local favorite and you can tell. There weren't many tables there. I selected some mixed seafood from the display to purchase. Ordered my last caiparihini and IT WAS Strong and I was not complaining. Great local spot with good food

Food and service was outstanding. Our waiter suggested that we both order half portions. I had…read moregrouper with shrimp sauce. It came with broccoli rice and an extra side of white rice. My husband had shrimp strogonoff over potatoes. The half portions would have been enough for both of us. We were very impressed that they suggested half portions. The grouper was tasty but the shrimp sauce was outstanding. My husband's shrimp dish was creamy and very tasty. We are here on a holiday and will definitely go back before our vacation is over. We asked for the remaining to take with us. Not only did the box it but they wrapped it up as if it was a gift.

It was a great experience where our taste buds were extremely satisfied: our meal was delicious…read more The sea food was fresh. We enjoyed the kindness of our server Antonio and his willingness to please us.