I went to Brazil for the first time (March 2023) and was recommended I go to this bar by one of the…read morehotel employees. This place did not disappoint. The drinks were fantastic, the bartender was superb and the vibe was super warm. If I lived in Rio I think I would be a regular coming to this car. If I ever come back to Rio I will definitely come to this bar.

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.

What an interesting place situated in the middle of the largest slum in all of the Americas. Yes…read moreits in the favela but its very safe. It was still breakfast time so I got the Nepolitan Crepe. It was a tapioca crepe filled with mozzarella, turkey breast and catupiry cheese. It was amazing and cost 22 Reais which is like 4 dollars. Definitely worth it. To drink, I had a black coffee and an exotic cocktail. I don't remember what all was in it but it was very good. The ambiance was ok and the service was fine. I think that the atmosphere would have been better in the evening with a more lively crowd. I was there in the morning and it was quite slow. I'd like to go back and try more dishes and drinks. I would say that the mixed drinks were quite a bit more expensive than other places in the area. Most places drinks are around 20 to 25. At Mirante they were more like 35 to 45.

Very nice outdoor type restaurant and bar in the Rochina neighborhood. I was told it was a favela…read moreneighboorhood, but i dont know. Once you enter the Rochina neighboorhood, there is a big mural, you drive up the narrow hill. The restaurant sits way up top of the hill, overlookong lush, green trees. Dtunning view. They are known for their steaks. We ordered a beef steak that came with a side of black beans (feijão), white rice, a few pieces of potatoes. I asked for a huge plate of as many steamed vegetables they could think of. The waiter seemed sort of confused. The chef came out to ask what I wanted. I explained i wanted some vegetables with the meal, like a plate full. Veggies are so challenging to get in restaurants in Brazil. I really do not quite understand why. Theyook at you like you're an alien or something!!! Lol Anyway, we had nice, ice cold beers. Great pagode / samba playing. Not crowded. Only a small group of three people a few times away. And another large group in a completely different area. Everyone wore masks. Very polite, welcoming. I can tell this is a great bar and place to hang out in the evenings too. My friends enjoyed the steak. They ate some, asked them to put it back on the grill for more well done. They brought it back out and we enjoyed ourselves. The chef also came out to see how we liked everything and walked us out. I took a picture with him too. This place has personality. They make you feel at home!!

There's nothing like the city of Rio in The States but if I had to make a comparison for Americans…read moreit'd be like a combination of New York, LA, and Las Vegas all rolled into one. Casual dress is pretty much always acceptable and it's a total beach vibe, (LA) there's an indescribable energy and businesses are close quartered (NYC) and you can drink absolutely anywhere. (Vegas) B.G. is just one of the bars in this Baixo Gavea area that is part of a Mardi Gras-like street party and it's unlike anything you've probably ever seen if you're from the US. You grab a drink, spill out into the street, try to samba with strangers that don't speak English very well, and repeat several more times till you hit up all the bars on the block. B.G. is not only the bar in the midst of this madness that I remember most clearly, but it's the one that had the quickest bathroom/bar lines and that's a big deal when you're at this amazing street party. You just have to go to understand.

One of the popular spot to hang out on some days in Rio. You can order foods and drinks to have on…read morethe sidewalk or dine inside if you get in there early or braved the wait. Then you've got all these people hanging out at the corners around. It's madness on the weekends. Unfortunately I do not speak Portuguese well, but my friends told me that sometimes you can see local celebs there. So in generally the wait is crazy, and non-vegetarian friendly. But you can have a good meal there for sure.

If you are visiting the gardens then this is the go to place after you finish walking. They have…read moreinside and outside seating, equally beautiful. The interior decor is second to none. The food selection is wide and the have a fried chicken appetizer that were chicken tenders if you are bringing picky children. The appetizers are fit to share and the entrees are very large. We went as a group of three and ordered two appetizers and three entrees. Now we have meals for tonight and breakfast because of the large portions. I would recommend for two an appetizer and an entree for the entire meal. The food AMAZING, well prepared, and well plated. Hidden gem that needs more raving reviews. Would recommend again and again!

After dinner in Botafogo, we tried to milk as much as could as the last night out and headed to Bar…read moredo Horto for a nightcap. We sat in the warm night under some cool looking colored lamps before turning in for the night. There is an English menu that you can order off of, and while we were full from eating, it was nice to sit outside and enjoy the warm night. We didn't stay for very long, but enjoyed being around locals and the few drinks we had.

Last night in Rio we found this jewel, we tried their executive menu! An exquisite two to three…read morecourse, I has a filet mignon steak and my wife a grilled "frango" chicken cooked to perfection with a good choice of side dishes pairing with a great French medoc wine, truly recommend this place not to mention great location and decoration! Our server super friendly . Love this place!!

Absolutely my new favorite place for sandwiches. The Costelo is a (cheesy Olympics reference…read morealert:) Gold Medal winner and the Pernil a close finishing Silver! :P Their house made fries are wonderful as well, and don't forget to ask for extra house made ketchup. The Pilsner Chopp is also very worth the 11R$ compared to the usual swills on tap of most bars around town....it's seriously good!

What can I say? The best bar in Leblon with the best pastel de queijo you'll find in Rio, the…read morecoldest fastest chopp service you'll have, and the most fun Brazilian atmosphere. Came here every night of my trip and will be back next time!

Pub/ resto in leblon. Great staff and lots of food options…read more There's lots on seating inside and out. Plenty of drink and food options. Amd we loved everything we got.

Really like this spot. Very typical Carioca boteco with bare minimum. Very small seating areas and…read moreplenty of outside street and side walk standing area. Friendly service and great selection of local beers (Colorado, 3 Cariocas, Noi, 2 Cabezas, etc). This makes it a little less commercial that the more touristy spots in Ipanema. The food is just simple salgados so it's not a dinner spot but a true drinking spot. Always crowded and now we know why.

Two big differences between The States and Brazil...1. We flush our toilet paper down and they…read morethrow it in the trash (yeah...really) 2. We have waaaaay more options when it comes to beer. If you are from a country that has an abundance of beer flavors Brewteco will make you feel right at home. More options than any other place I visited in Rio and really friendly bi-lingual bartenders which makes things so much easier after having to speak in sign language to most other locals. It's a little expensive, but worth it if you're a beer snob and sick of drinking Skol or Brahma.