Wow their fish was top-notch! I had the Golden Catch from Bahia. It was soft and tender inside with…read morea little crunch on the outside. My husband had the fish and plantain moqueca, and the fish was so tender that it just melted in your mouth. Both were delicious! The main difference was that my sauce contained cashews and the cashew flavor was quite strong according to my husband. So if you're allergic to nuts, make sure you ask for an English menu to double-check the ingredients. They also asked if we had any food restrictions when they seated us which was nice. We tried three different mocktails. I forgot the names but one was pineapple & passion fruit, another was coconut, and I forgot what the last one was. They were all good! The chocolate cake with chocolate syrup was delish (10/10). Sweet but not overly sweet and it was so moist, warm, and rich. I just wish I had more room to eat more!!!

We stopped here for our first meal in Rio, and the location alone makes it worth it. It's directly…read moreacross from the beach, so the atmosphere is always alive -- sunshine, music, people walking by, and that effortless Rio energy. It's absolutely a vibe. The drinks were phenomenal. I had a passion fruit caipirinha, and it was fresh, vibrant, and packed with real fruit -- you could see the seeds and citrus in the glass. It was refreshing but also very strong (Rio does not hold back ). If you appreciate a properly made caipirinha with a serious pour, you'll love it. We also tried another cocktail with a beautiful frothy top that was just as impressive -- both drinks were visually stunning and well balanced. For food, since it was my first meal in Brazil, I kept it simple. I ordered a traditional plate with rice, steak in gravy, crispy potatoes, farofa, and a fried egg on top. The flavors were on the milder side, but the portion was generous and extremely filling. It felt comforting and authentic -- a classic Brazilian plate done in a straightforward way.

This is one of the best bars in Rio. Best caipirinhas. Bartenders provide friendly great service…read more Really love the people that work there. Very welcoming. Treat you like family. They have music featuring a blues band two nights a week. Steps off the beach. Close to the Hilton hotel and Copacabana palace.Great place to watch a sport match or just grab a beer.

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!

Sat's is a small restaurant with several tables very close to one another inside. I got the galeto…read morechicken meal. The chicken was very tender and seasoned well. The fries were served hot but did not have any seasoning. The rice was ok. The service lacked somewhat but could be due to a language barrier.

Michelin star level favela style eatery. I could not believe my taste buds and eyes! I wish I had…read moreguts to go to the favela location (the original) but copa cabana location was exceptional too! Best food I have had in 2 weeks in Brazil!

I was a bit nervous about venturing into a favela (chalk it up to being mentally stuck in the era…read moreof "City of God"), but when a carioca casually asked if I'd seen the view from Babilonia yet, I realized my perception of the favelas was probably not accurate. I'm glad my misconception was corrected, because Bar do David was 101% worth the trip - it *doesn't* have a view, but we did have one of the best meals of our trip. Our favorite was the ribs with pineapple salsa, which were perfectly charred and fell off the bone. We also had a completely beautiful seafood salad and some croquettes with carne seca, plus a couple very tasty drinks. I can't recommend it enough!

Moon lounge Food Truck The views from this lounge were…read moreincredible! This lounge is on the rooftop at the JW Marriott in Rio. Quite surprised to see that they have a food truck, swimming pool, spa the lounge with killer views. I couldn't believe the size of the passion fruit so of course I had to have a passion fruit Caipirinha. The FIRST one was so good I had to have another, and I think I had one more, lol. I WOULD recommend, I will, go back!

Moonlounge is at the top floor of the JW Marriott hotel. Get in the elevator and hit the last floor…read morebutton- doesn't require a card. Fantastic views, great drinks (Caipirinha), didn't get food so can't comment. Had lounge chairs as well as tables.

I rarely go to a place twice while in a foreign country. I went here twice so that says something…read more Granted it was because my wife and I went here first and then a friend arrived later who wanted to watch brazil in the copa so we took him here. Atmosphere is cool. Its a sports bar, but has a nightclub vibe. Im not sure what the crowd makeup was because brazil lost and no one seemed to care, whereas I was expecting someone to at least throw a napkin on the ground in disgust. They had some kind of cheese fry thing that was amazing. Be prepared for the pay system to be confusing. They give you a card that says it has a giant minimum purchase on it and everything is put on it and then you pay in the back and then have to show in the front that its paid before you can leave. I dont think they enforce the minimum though, at leas they didnt with us. Also brahma is just awful but that isnt mudbugs fault.

Over priced tourist trap with terrible service. Download google translate and go to any other bar…read more Rude staff ignores you while the entire establishment goes out of its why to screw foreigners for every penny. Be forewarned men will face cover charges paid on exit even if the bar is empty. Not sure how they make money.

Located in a great spot in the middle of Copacabana beach, in front of the Copacabana palace hotel,…read morethis restaurant has a large menu to offer. Of course due to its location and cool vibe the prices are going to be much higher rather than going somewhere more inland. Nevertheless, this place is an amazing place to people watch and enjoy some food and drinks. I got the shrimp empanada and the beef one and it was delicious and came out super fast!

If you are in the neighborhood and out late. We went too early. Stop in at tge rooftop bar at…read moreSelena across the street to kill time.

Horrible. The customer has to do all the work at this place: Download the menu, use an app to order…read morethe food, pay remotely, etc. and then the staff want a tip. What a load of crap. Bad business model and bad for the customer.

The view is awesome but drinks were super expensive and not the best selection. We didn't try the…read morefood but nothing looked spectacular. I'm sure if we felt like spending a lot of money we would have had a better experience.