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.

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.

Came to this place during our first night of a 15 day trip through Rio and Argentina. We were…read moreamazed at the quality of the food here and even after 15 days of hunting down steakhouses, this place still rose to the top. My boyfriend ordered the filet mignon, medium rare, while I ordered the salmon. We also got a side of greens for a change in flavor. Both dishes were spectacular, but the steak definitely stole the show. The steak was enormous, and could easily serve 2 or 3 people. Much larger than any cut in the US. But more importantly, the quality and cook temperature were perfect. The medium rare was just how we like it. As for the salmon, it was also a very generous portion and cooked very well-- nice crisp outside with great seasoning. Would highly recommend for a nice meal in Rio. Prices are not cheap, but the quality is spectacular.

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.

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 my first lunch stop during my recent trip to Rio. Saw loads of locals and was feeling…read moregreat to try this place based on reviews. We got the toscano sausage which was fabulous and the best along with broccoli rice and steak. The broccoli rice was fantastic but the steak could be better. We then ordered the brigadeiro cake which was good but too sweet for me but still good. Overall dint get the hype around this place as they had a hugggge line during lunch time but we got there right at opening so dint have any wait time.

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!

Ordered a beef dish that came with pork sausage slices, rice and fries. It was alright-- less…read moreflavor/taste than I had hoped for; especially after the waiter hyped the dish up. Food was fairly priced and beer was cheap. I saw a gentleman at another table order a fish. The waiter came and de-boned the the fish and it looked delicious! I would recommend trying that. The service was good. They were able to communicate with us without a problem even though none of us spoke portuguese. The restaurant is a little crammed, but manageable.

Here is my two cents on the food and a little bit of chatter. What is a surprise I had when…read moresearching through a various menus on different restaurants ,I came across barbecue pork ribs and they also serve fresh squeezed orange juice. It was a rainy and miserable day in Rio de Janeiro and I did not feel like trogging through the wetness . I got my food via Uber Eats It was delivered hot and on time. The pork ribs were in between baby back ribs and slab ribs everything's different in Brazil. The pork was & tasted so good.It fell off the bone and easy enough for two. So in a sauce nothing like we have here in United States no mustard sauce and no tomato-based sauce something in between they call barbecue sauce..Along with french fries , portions are big enough for two people. The fresh squeezed orange juice which is found at most restaurants , I come to find out that very few actually will deliver them. Instead of having the national dish I got a bean soup black bean soup that is quite tasty though I needed to do doctored it up at having a little bit of kept hot sauce. I also had a pastel which is quite common having cheese but this one had cheese and onions very tasty. Along with the meal they serve small chunks of fried pork belly or bacon as we would call it but the pork belly was cut up and fried in about half inch cube squares. FYI..... be aware that any delivery no matter what the distance they say it will be about one hour before you actually get it. But most food will arrive at a hot reasonable temperature. When you come up with ice cream gelato or other cold things then you're just taking a chance on it being melted upon the arrival..On Uber you are able to track and know the driver, plus car- license plate , motor bike or bicycle definitely a good place to check in taste of food

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.

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.