This is Paradise; awesome beach, spectacular views and dine under the trees. The Moqueca of Róbalo…read moreis one of the best fish stews with coconut ever. The Crab and the shrimps Paste (turnover / empanadas) are also delicious, as well as the fried fresh fish chunks with local mustard sauce. The Caipirinha also wonderfully done. Truly lunch in paradise. Although service was friendly, just make sure they don't get charged your American credit card in USD, charge in Brazilian Reais (better exchange). We could have stayed there all day. Truly worthwhile. What a gem. We don't have this in Miami.

If you're a surfer, friends with a surfer, or simply enjoy watching surfers, this Prainha…read morerestaurant is ideal. The reason for the surfing reference has to do with the fact that's located at the top of a small beach popular amongst wave riders so whether you're going after a great day or simply going to enjoy the view, it's a great spot. Located at a gorgeous lookout along Prainha beach, Mirante da Praia offers a great caipirinha along with some seafood and staple Brazilian snacks. The drive from Rio is relatively easy and will take you about 40 min to an hour by car. Once you leave Rio, you're mostly driving along the coast, so the beaches you'll pass along the way are picture-perfect. While fish is the thing, our table didn't really enjoy ours. It came out slightly raw and rather unimpressive in flavor. The shrimp pastels were excellent and the fried yuca was nice too. This place is ideal for an afternoon gazing upon the water, eating a shrimp pastel and drinking a caipirinha.

It is as everyone says. A no frills steak joint that wants to serve good food at fair prices…read morewithout having to pay for the ambiance. Outdoor seating today though was a definite plus, granted you're on a secondary road behind the main drag on Copacabana beach. We had picanha ao braseiro which is a kidney shaped steak with some fat - no complaints. It was a perfect medium with salt crystals that occasionally explodes in your mouth for that extra flavor. For 162 Brazilian Real(currency) for two people, it's a good deal. It came with diced tomatoe and onions a perfect offset. Happy I came here. Apologies for the pics - wasn't expecting to review the place.

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!

Comida de boteco elevada à décima potência com um serviço que faz você se sentir em casa !! Os…read morecroquetes de moqueca e a pipoca de porca crocante são fora de série!!!!

The ambience is perfect. Service is superb. Wine choice is on point. Food is freaking amazing. I…read morecan't say enough about this place. The owner, Barbara, is all about making the experience optimal. We had the salmon and the shrimp Boboa (sp?) and both were superlative. This is a place not to be missed.

Every time we head to the beach at Grumari or Prainha, this restaurant is where we stop before…read moreheading back to the city. For anyone who loves beautiful views and rustic seaside dining, you'll be super happy you came. This outdoor eatery serves up some of the best fish I've ever had. The thing to do is head around the side and check out the guy cooking - go with whatever fish you primarily see on the grill. Yesterday, we got vermelho (or Red Snapper, my favorite). The whole fish came out perfectly prepared and we washed it down with our bucket of Heinekens (they only serve beer in cans here, you can also get caipirinhas or other mixed drinks). Served with a side of rice, fries, and salad, this was the perfect meal. For a super hungry group of 4, you can go with one large and one smaller fish, if you're only regular hungry, one large fish should suffice. To compliment a savory meal, the view is incredible. There's a small beach just beneath the restaurant where you'll find plenty of people (but not too many) swimming, sun bathing or climbing up the giant rock for photo opps. If you're lucky, sometimes you'll find the guy selling coconut tapioca couscous. He'll walk around the beach area or the restaurant too and if you catch him, it's worth buying a square for your post-meal sobremesa. This gooey dessert is dense, moist, covered in condensed milk and topped with coconut. Sublime.

Amazing! Everything I tried was good! The assortment of salads is impressive and so many options to…read morechoose from. The meat was good as always in Brazil and the service is super attentive :) I can't wait to return in my next trip to Rio!

Absolutely delicious food - the expanded salad bar along with higher quality meats. The service…read morewas above and beyond. We are so glad we left the hotel and Ubered over. Highly recommend!

What's not to like about delicious pestiscos (Brazilian tapas), fresh caipirinhas, and homely…read moreBrazilian service all by the beach! The caldinho de feijão, essentially a cup of black bean "soup", was served with chicharrones and was so flavorful, I could have had a whole bowl of it. The highlight for me was definitely the empada de palmito, like a mini pot pie of palm hearts, it was so creamy, smooth and the pastry melts in your mouth. Of course can't pass on a caipirinha de maracujá (passion fruit), this one was probably the freshest of the whole trip! If you're in the Leblon area, stop by here after a beach day for an incredible Brazilian lunch

I stopped here for an afternoon snack and a drink and had the loveliest time. The staff was warm,…read morewelcoming and attentive. My passion fruit caipirinha was delicious. And the shrimp & cheese ball was fantastic, I had 2 orders. Looking forward to returning on my next visit.

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.

Nice place with colonial ambiance in the middle of "restaurant row" on Samuel Costa Street, just up…read morethe block from our favorite restaurant in town, Bartholomeu (see my review). My wife had shrimp tossed in pasta, and I had a crusted filet of fish over risotto, and both were excellent. Service is prompt and cordial. Very little English spoken, but the menus have English translations. Wine & beer served. Of the two (this one and Bartholomeu), we preferred the latter -- but if you have two nights in town I would definitely suggest trying them both; can't go wrong with either one. Brazilians dine relatively late, so if you arrive at either one in the 6:00-to-7:00 range there is no need for reservations.

We are on a 2 week honeymoon in Brazil and this may have been our best meal. The bread is…read morespectacular, and they brought out some free appetizers including smoked fish, pumpkin soup, and a croquette that was amazing. We then had some cheese balls as another appetizer, and then the crusted fish and squid risotto for dinner all of which was excellent. The service was top notch and we felt that it was a meal that merited a tip beyond the usual 10%. Highly creative and delicious meal that we strongly recommend. Also very cute restaurant and decor.

Here is my two cents on the food and chitchat. I found this…read morelittle gem which is a little bit out-of-the-way but well worth the effort to go to. I ordered a 22 piece mix of sushi to go. The order was very fresh & tasty .I was given a large piece of wasabi with ginger. This meal was 48 reals or $12.00 US dollars FYI all portions in Brasil are smaller than USA ...The sushi is half the size you find in America.Though the quality and taste are there... The service and folks were excellent.

Stop everything you're doing and order from here. The quality of fish is outstanding and comes at…read moreprices unthinkable compared to US standards (particularly bearing in mind the current exchange rate of 1:5). Sushi is creative, including the typical Brazilian fusion (hot rolls, i.e., sushi roll with cream cheese deep fried), but also including unique combos such as tamago (egg) sushi with a liquid quail egg that pops in your mouth. The fish roe were massive and delicious. The smoked white fish was also incredible - that was new for me, never seen in the US before. Love this place.