A spectacular dinner--super service and amazing food... the meat was incredible. Thank you for…read moredinner a memorable event.

I came to visit Brazil, and this was a highly recommended place by my Travel guide. This place did…read morenot disappoint. The staff was attentive, amazing helpful everything you could think of. The food, the food, the food. I'm still talking about how the meats were how I didn't even have to chew because it was so tender. I wish this was a place j could visit often but since I can't make sure you try it out yourself.

Great spot for Brazilian-style dining. The meats were excellent, well cooked, flavorful, and…read moredefinitely the highlight of the experience. Service was also very good, attentive and friendly, and the overall atmosphere was lively and pleasant. The buffet had a decent selection, though it was a bit hit or miss. Personally I skipped the sushi, as the fish looked a little darker than expected. But maybe that's the colour of raw salmon in Brazil. Cocktails were very good, though they did come with quite a bit of ice. Parking on the street is very challenging, but you mainly come here on walk, since this area is quite touristy and offers many stores nearby.

My friends and I ended up eating at Carretao after took a nice bike ride from Sao Conrado to…read moreIpanema (highly recommend, btw). So we worked up an appetite and were ready to scarf down some meat. We were seated immediately and the waiter was quick to take our drink orders. I love how casual Rio is; people dining around us were in swim trunks and bikinis. So laid back--great vibes. The meats alone were pretty great, but the salad bar/buffet was a little underwhelming. I tried some sushi but it was not good. The sides that come to the table were also sub-par. I usually find myself munching on way too much bread because of how good it is, but that wasn't the case here. I really liked the steak with cheese and of course the picanha. Carretao is a great place for rodizio and the price isn't too bad. Though if I were back in Rio they wouldn't be my first choice.

One of my all time favorite steakhouses. Quality steaks with fries and broccoli rice. The sauces on…read morethe side were also a great compliment with the meat. If you got room, get the shrimp and a slice of sausage in the beginning of the meal when they offer it table side. When I spent some time in the city, I went all the time that the servers knew me and took well care of me.

This was definitely my favorite meal in Rio. In Ms. Dua Lipa I trust. The chicken hearts were a…read morelittle gamier than I would prefer but the steak was fabulous and the sides perfectly balanced the meal. This is also a place that's a bit friendlier for those who don't speak Portuguese because they did offer menus in English as well.

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.

Walked in and did not realize the crazy prices. But the reviews were great so I took a chance. The…read morefilet mignon was bland. I ordered batatas (fries) and they too were bland and not fresh. I went to Bar Gatao previously with friends and the food was so much better and 20% the cost. The waiter took it upon himself to tell me about the service charge not being included so could I... this seemed so silly and rude.

It's from another era. Old school. The waiters are seasoned and wear uniforms from years forgotten…read more The dishes are straightforward and unpretentious, dare I say meat and potatoes (pun intended). Visiting from Miami we felt the trip to Brazil would not be complete without a trip to a steakhouse. Some of the options we actually have back home, so we settled on this one. The steaks are of great quality, cooked perfectly to your specifications and delivered by friendly knowledgeable staff. The sausage sent out before the meal was perhaps my favorite thing, rivaled only by the fried potatoes. The fried potatoes are masterful. It's like they thinly sliced two pieces of potato, stuck them together, and then fried them. So you have two crunchy sides with an air pocket between them. Where have these been all my life??? Don't leave without ordering them. The picanha was as good as we expected. The chorizo is actually a cut of steak here, if he had known Portuguese a bit better we wouldn't have ordered it because we thought it was sausage, but here it's a cut of meat. Delicious anyway. The side of broccoli rice made us feel a bit healthier. Lol.

We found this place with good reviews and decided to try it. When we arrived, it wasn't busy and…read morethey told us to sit anywhere on the bar. They didn't really speak English but it wasn't difficult to order. We got the steak and chicken. They came with some kind of vinegar infused veggies, rice, powdered stuff, and fries. The guy helping us scooped food onto our plates. It was an odd but interesting experience. Overall we loved the meat here, and the service was also great! Not to mention it was super affordable! Highly recommend this place!

Good spot for a bite out. We got the beef and the fish and it hit the spot. Portions were huge too…read more- I would go back.

This is one of three restaurants owned by the same owner. Am told the locals like to go to this…read moreparticular one, as the prices are slightly cheaper. My wife and I had great service, I like the fact the guy put out little flags so that each customer could show where they're from. This fostered a bit of conversation amongst the tables. I like the fact they have sushi and sashimi on offer. I showed him the picture, you can't be the place that has bacon all by itself.

The service was great. When I compare it to the other two steakhouses. Their food is seasoned…read morebetter.

If you ever heard of the famous Brazilian song called "the girl from Ipanema" this is the actual…read moreplace the song was written and the place was named after I suppose it was called something else before Hahaa But this is located literally a block away from the Ipanema beach in Ipanema Food is great and because it's close to the beach it's got that vibe Always love the fried chicken and the picanha meat Mmm And some guarana soda!

Iconic restaurant giving birth to the famous "Girl from Ipanema" song with delicious tableside…read moresizzling steak. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 5 (a lot more affordable than other steak places in town) Return worthiness: yes Highlights: - Picanha was cut thin and tender. Came oh a sizzling platter. 5 stars - Garlic steak was heartier and packed with flavor: 4.5 stars - Large menu so something for everyone if they are t feeling steaky: fish, pasty - Only a few blocks in from the beach - Where they were inspired to write the famous song "Girl from Ipanema" with song notes framed and hung up on the walls Midlights - French fries: just ok. Thick cut and not crispy. 3 stars - Fried fish: was fine, but dry. 3 stars - Farofa: prefer it more roasted. 3 stars Lowlights: - Popular so can be a line waiting outside Enjoyed this spot and would go back.

Strolling on the Copacabana, the scent of the ocean, the beautiful sidewalks in their black and…read morewhite designs, the new giant Olympic tent...all within the sight of Captain jacques. They have a $30R special, start with a salad, pick two sides, pick a meat dish (I had the tilapia) plus you get a beer, pop, or water and a dessert or an espresso. That combo for that price just can't be beat. And it's a lovely location. When we finished we strolled up the street to the night market. What fun.

Very good spot to relax & watch a match or the people. Brazilian bbq rivals texas bbq. Very tasty…read moreand always served with tapioca. So far my favorite spot to grab a bite when strolling Cococabana. Very authentic and super helpful staff! Thank you for feeding me tender delicious bites of grass fed cow so far from home.... Hey! I didn't work my way to the top of the food chain by eating bunny rabbit food ;-)

Thais restaurante is located at the business center of Rio de Janeiro…read more There is absolutely no parking anywhere near here and walking is the only way to get here to this place. This is a pay by the weight kind of spot, you walk in and receive a paper where after you get your buffet style food on the plate you will put your plate on a scale and get the value on the paper you received at the door for later payment o your way out. They here offer from deserts to sushi and bbq. They also have crepe and pastas made to order and a bbq grill going also to grab by order. The pasts selection is good and the salgadinhos are also available here. I had: BOLINHAS DE QUEIJO- those are salgadinhos and I love cheese anything so I had to have it, they were not super great but they were eatable ROCAMBOLE DE CARNE - this is a shredded meat and mashed potatoes roll, glfelt a little heavy to eat but if I was hungrier it would have been perfect. PASTEL DE CATUPIRY-this is like an empanada with a special kind of Brazilian cheese and it was good, could been better if it was warm. PUDIM DE LEITE- this is a desert milk flan it also was sort of ok nothu ng impressive. The place has 3 floors for sitting as it gets pretty busy at linch time during the week. Overall this is ok place if you have no other choice at the moment and if you arre very hungry, otherwise it is a very mediocre place to eat. The prices were ok and the food was meh.

This is a great place for lunch in Centro. There are two floors of seating, but come early cause it…read moregets crowded. Food options they offer omelets and pasta made to order, crepe made to order and a BBQ area. Plus Japanese, large salad options and hot dishes. They have a lot of quiches, or cheese tarts which are good. The lines for the crepes can get long, but they have sweet and savory options. At the BBQ area you can pick to have carne na chapa. I think they also have chicken. The third floor also has a Pizza area (rodizio) but they have been closed for a few months (apparently for renovation/remodeling. their pizzas were good - thin crust, and good options. Service was not the best, as it would be slow, but apparently they were reorganizing to fix these issues. Regardless, coming here you will never have nothing to eat. there is always something for someone...you may not be able to sit together at a table because of seating, but if you are a small group it is do-able.