healthy options and a great way to get some fresh veggies into your system after all the Brazilian…read moremeats and starch filled meals...

This Outback is really no different than any other Outback in Brazil, let alone the world other…read morethan the fact that it's the only one in Niterói. Because of this it gets packed. And I'm talking super packed, like there is a line out the door that lasts for hours. If you come when it opens or on off-peak hours you'll be OK, otherwise expect to wait. The food is good and so is the service, so if you're looking for a good meal or a place to spend time with your friends, you can't go wrong.

It's probably the most crowded restaurant in the Rio's Downtown. If you don't get it until 11:45AM…read moreyou won't get a seat. The service is ok but they try to kick you off as soon as possible. The food is incredible for a decent price.

Filet e Folhas is a great option for a sit down meal in downtown Rio. They always have daily…read morespecials. Usually they are three or four options, where one of them is quiche of the day plus a salad. If you like salads, you can try their build your own salad option. You get to pick the ingredients from their checklist and dressing and they mix it for you and bring it to you. You can have this as a side to their quiche or to any grilled item. You are also able to build your own grilled dish -- chicken, meat, fish -- add pasta and a sauce, or fries/baked potato/salad/farofa the list is endless. I usually tend to go for one of their daily specials -- portions are well served -- but its good to know if there is something that isn't appealing I can order a nice grilled dish :) service is also good - but note that during lunch things get hectic, and there is usually a line after 12:20pm (especially for larger groups). There are two stories of seating and you can easily have a group of over 10 people for lunch, but you need to get there early.

We had the mixed empanadas as an appetizer which all were very good. They were shrimp, beef and…read moresomething else. I had the tilapia fish with tomato eggplant and it was amazing. Hit every taste bud in my mouth. Came with a side of a sauce which you poured over.