Great food and service. Our tour guide suggested this place for the award winning feijoada. The…read morefish stew was also very good.

Bomb prime rib sandwich and had omelet...the egg is deep fried and small portions but splendid …read more Lemonade is a bit sour (if you dont like that then I wouldn't recommend). Also, it's a 20 min walk from the Santa Teresa steps . The service is amazing . The staff is very attentive.

Garota Flamengo is part of a chain of restaurants, all of them called Garota Something, where…read moreSomething is a neighbourhood name (in this case, Flamengo... but there are other like Urca, Ipanema - I'm guessing Ipanema was the first). The first time I came here was at night a couple of years ago. I don't remember what we ordered, but I do recall it was good haha The other two times I went was for lunch.. they always have some promotions going on. I've tried a filet with chips and it was Ok... see, the meat was good, the sauce was very good and even the chips were nice.. but the chips-to-meat ratio was too high, such that it feels like you have to 'save' the meat for not end up with a plate full of chips. I consider this a medium to severe drawback :p If not ordering the promotions, the food is kinda expensive. In this case, it is definitely better to head to Cafe Lamas, where the price is about the same and the food is waaay better! :) I think Garota Flamengo is a better place to go by night. It has a very good atmosphere and I believe the appetizers are better than the plates (there was a picanha portion that was looking goood!). And of course, the neighbourhood is amazing!

If you like EDM this is the place to be! The music along with cocktail selection will keep you…read moregoing all night long. I loved the go-go dancers as well!

Close to some famous Rio landmarks like the Arcos da Lapa and Selaron Steps, Sabor Peruano en Rio…read morewas a reasonably priced Peruvian restaurant with delicious food. When I walked in, staff greeted me and gave me a choice of tables. Decor was relaxing and crowd made up mostly of visitors like myself. There was a lot of dishes to try on the menu and as a solo diner limited my ability to try more. I was quite happy that they offered a duos marinos and even a trio marinos which was a combo plate filled with seafood ceviche, chaufa (Peruvian fried rice) and/or chicharrones. Duos Option 3 was the best. The fish ceviche was filled with lots of firm fish fillets, crunchy cancha and corn and a little sweetness from the sweet potatoes. It was a combination I've not tried before and topped my list. The seafood chaufa was something new for me. Not like an Asian fried rice but distinctly different with a softer finish to the rice with lots of cooked perfectly calamari, octopus and calamari. It was savory and satisfying. I was quite full by the end of the meal and glad I didn't get anything else otherwise I would've wasted it. R82 for all the food was a steal that made my taste buds and stomach very happy. Without hesitation come here for great Peruvian cuisine!

A very cool street-side bar in Rio. One of those places you walk up to and only mean to spend an…read morehour at, and end up spending 5-6 hours at. This particular spot is ultra efficient, organized and is quick to replace your bottle of beer with a New even colder bottle of beer. Copa Americanos and classic snacks available. Great for people watching and enjoy the shady trees the neighborhood, many trees studded with orchids that the cab-drivers water and take care of. This is a great place to hangout and just watch the day pass you by. Zig Zag is one of the few remaining classics in Ipanema.

Rua Maria Quinteria contained many of the restaurants I bookmarked to checkout during my stay in…read moreRio. Maria e o Boi received a Bib Gourmand rating for its Brazilian cuisine and I was definitely pleased with my experience over dinner. It was located on a corner lot with a couple tables outdoors, 8 tables inside with a large, well stocked bar. I thought the decor was inviting, simple and good for lingering over a long meal and conversation. Printed menus were only in Portuguese but the clipboard had a QR code to link you to the English version. The restaurant was known for their meat dishes but I veered to the Pirarucu, white fleshed Brazilian fish, as it was the only place on my list with it. It turned out to be the best fish I ate on this trip. The Pirarucu was firm but moist and complemented with the ajoblanco sauce (almonds, garlic and bread), a "scented chimichurri", Brazil nut like side (per menu but they looked and tasted like beans with tomatoes and green grapes) and kale. It was a delicious mouthful when I could get a little bit of everything onto my fork. I added a side of grilled vegetables (zucchini, kambocha squash, peas, and broccoli) which all were nicely charred and tender. It was a little bit over-seasoned with salt but still good. Service was as expected. A 10% service was automatically added to the bill which was settled at the table. Would return for another meal when I'm back in Rio.

We, my wife and I, visited Benkei on a Sunday afternoon to enjoy their sushi buffet. The offerings…read moreinclude a variety of fresh sushi, rolls, hot dishes, and salads. We had salmon sashimi brought to the table. Everything seemed fresh, and was tasty, but nothing was extraordinary - after all this is, for the most part, a buffet. Whenever we visit Rio, we try to make it stop at one of the Benkei restaurants. Prices are more than fair and the menu is ample. This one in Shopping Metropolitano stands out because of the restaurant itself. It has more space than the other Benkei restaurants, and offers seating on a really nice outdoor terrace. It's a good place to come if you want a sushi fix and you're really hungry.

Good quality with all you can eat for 65 BRL, the sashimi is fresh and the ambience feels good plus…read morethe place looks great. If you are early make sure to grab some oysters, but hurry, they go faaaaaaast....

Food was delicious and my server Roberta was amazing. I will definitely come back for a bite and…read moresome cold beers