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Restaurante Shirley

4.2 (37 reviews)
PriceySeafood, Spanish
Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Quiet
Classy
Good for groups

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Glen W.

Small, cozy place with old school waiters and very good service. Fresh selection of seafood which was prepared perfectly. I see why they've been opened for 100 years.

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Herb F.

Wonderful little restaurant tucked behind Leme Beach in Rio. We ordered a salad and bacalhau dish, and the server showed us the fish before it was prepared. The food was amazing, very flavorful and perfectly prepared. The waitstaff was kind and polite. Shirley has an old world feel; the waiters are impeccably dressed and mannered, food was excellent, and you are made to feel special. Highly recommended if you are in Rio.

Polvo de arroz e brócolis
Mat V.

One of my favorite restaurants in Rio. Used to come with my parents in the 1980s when we moved from São Paulo. It's a place I come always when I'm in town. When I lived here I tried more things, like the Paella Valenciana or the Pulpo a la Moda de Vigo (I think). All great. But living away I always get two staples, Badejo a Brasileira and Polvo com Arroz e Brócolis. The badejo and the octopus before, and the rice and octopus dish in the photos. The badejo comes with pirão,which is a typical side dish for fish stews. The couvert is a must. A Spanish restaurant that is typically carioca. It should be required for all tourists ;)

Mussels in vinegar appetizer (cold)
Christen G.

In short: This place was a SCORE. I went on a suggestion from the concierge at my hotel. I asked him where he'd go - not where he'd send tourists. And there I was -- at Shirley. This was a great experience - real, true servers bustling about - cloth napkins and table cloths. I ordered Two (2) double espressos - and they brought me cream which they don't like to do down there -- APP: Cold mussels in vinegar - so fresh (beards and shell bits intact) MAIN: Paella for 1?! Unheard of. Served with a smile. And wine -- all of the wine. They have menus in Portuguese, Spanish and English - and it all looked incredible.

Joe Z.

The place looks attractive but the male bathroom is like a public one with wet floor and greasy door handle. The toilet is almost dirty unusable. The food is really good. The service is beyond expectation.

Bill B.

Disappointing: My wife and I had a few days in Rio and were staying at a hotel close to this restaurant. It had some good reviews on Yelp and we wanted some seafood. The place is small but looks nice with linen tablecloths and a simple elegant setting. We ordered some caipirinhas and tried their pineapple version. Unfortunately, the drinks were too sour and appeared to have not been made with sugar. We mentioned to the waiter that they were too sour and we asked for some sugar. Instead of asking us if we wanted the drinks made again her watched us stir sugar into our cold drinks...which basically made the crunchy. We then ordered a seafood paella. Unfortunately, it came out...looked good, but the seafood was way over cooked and the mussels, shrimp, and other shellfish were really tough. Hopefully, this was just an "off" night for Shirley.

Shrimp. Burnt?!

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Wonderful appetizers and shrimp, in a beautiful setting. They don't speak English, but you can point to the menu! Yum!

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6 months ago

So yummy! Had a great meal here in Rio. Fresh fish and great service! Really enjoyed our meal. Had the sea bass. Excellent!

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7 years ago

The food at Shirley is delicious. We had the octopus and trout that were very well cooked and tasty

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10 years ago

Good service good food. We tried the seafood paella and it was delicious. We also tried the crema de papaya for dessert and also very good.

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just went back this week and found it every bit as good as the visit over one year ago. Will cerainly return.

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Satyricon

Satyricon

3.9(49 reviews)
3.8 kmIpanema
$$$$

I visited Satyricon on a Monday to celebrate a friend's birthday with a group of 12. Overall, it…read morewas a great experience with a few drawbacks. The service was excellent, our servers were incredibly patient, attentive, and friendly. A pleasant surprise was that they spoke English, which made ordering much easier and honestly encouraged us to try more food and drinks. (Our server apologized for their English but our server had a great command of the language) I ordered a caipirinha, the Cozze a Piacere, and the Spaghetti alle Vongole. Everything was delicious. The spaghetti with clams was perfectly portioned and full of flavor. The drinks were strong, beautifully presented, and well made. One small disappointment: my appetizer was listed online as coming with bread, but it didn't. Luckily, someone at the table ordered bread later so I got to enjoy the delicious broth with the musssles. The restaurant itself is tastefully decorated with a warm, inviting ambiance, perfect for special occasions or date night. That said, the biggest downside was the restroom situation. The ladies restroom was clogged and had an unpleasant odor, which detracted from the overall experience. The handicapped restroom, however, was much cleaner. (I took a star away for this reason only) After reading mixed reviews beforehand, I wasn't sure what to expect, but we were treated very well. The staff struck a great balance, attentive without being intrusive and were very accommodating throughout the evening. The bill was also clearly itemized and easy to understand, which is always appreciated for a large group. Tip: Don't hesitate to ask questions, the staff is knowledgeable and happy to help guide your choices.

Classy clean dim lit restaurant with superior service…read more Lobster Thermidor was divine. You can taste the natural sweetness of the lobster. The cheese and mashed potatoes made the fish so filling I was stuffed. Crawfish carpaccio was different but I wish the it was more thinly sliced it was a bit slimy. I loved the spread they brought out in the beginning. You almost don't need an appetizer it was nice to nibble on and very unique.

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Satyricon - Me and my beautiful wife enjoying our time here In Rio

Me and my beautiful wife enjoying our time here In Rio

Satyricon - Shellfish platter for two

Shellfish platter for two

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O Peixe Vivo - Paella

O Peixe Vivo

4.3(12 reviews)
1.2 kmCopacabana
$$$

My friend's friend recommended O Peixe Vivo so we checked it out for dinner. They specialize in…read moreseafood and have an extensive menu. They even have a little mini mart attached to the restaurant if you want to take some goodies home with you after your meal. After being seated, I ordered a Brazilian beer and started perusing the large menu. One of the things that annoyed me is that a description isn't given for each entree. So for the ones that aren't obvious, you don't know exactly what's included with the dish. We saw the table sitting next to us eating what looks like a delicious dish so we ordered the same thing. My friend is Brazilian and he speaks Portuguese so he ordered for us. When our food arrived, it was the wrong dish. My friend mentioned this and the waiter seemed annoyed but ultimately brought out the right dish. Despite all of the hiccups, the Brazilian fish, layered between what is similar to a lasagna, was delicious. It doesn't come cheaply though, the entrees here are pretty pricey. While the food was good, the overall experience left some things to be desired.

We came here to eat based on a recommendation. We were a group of six including several from…read moreBrazil. They ordered for us and we had two of the full orders that we shared between six of us. We were told that that meal is supposed to feed two people. We had two between six of us and everyone was full. We had seafood entrees that had a combination of seafood in them. I was told it was typical Brazilian dishes. The entrees has fish, squid, and shrimp in them. Our server did an amazing job serving us. He plated everything for us and was always checking on us. They even had an English menu. If you are looking for traditional Brazilian dishes this is the place to come.

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O Peixe Vivo - Two full meals that fed six of us.

Two full meals that fed six of us.

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Venga!

Venga!

4.0(22 reviews)
2.9 kmCopacabana
$$$

Venga is a solid Spanish restaurant in a prime location, right by the beach in Copacabana. The…read moresetting alone makes it worth a visit, with a lively, welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with the surrounding area. The service was great--friendly and attentive without being overwhelming. The food was equally impressive, full of flavor and clearly well prepared. We tried the black rice paella, and it was absolutely delicious, rich, and satisfying. Loved the sangria too. Parking can be quite difficult, but that's expected in such a busy, touristy area. Most people will likely be exploring on foot anyway, which actually adds to the overall experience of the neighborhood. Venga is a solid Spanish restaurant in a prime location, right by the beach in Copacabana. The setting alone makes it worth a visit, with a lively, welcoming atmosphere that fits perfectly with the surrounding area. The service was great--friendly and attentive without being overwhelming. The food was equally impressive, full of flavor and clearly well prepared. We tried the black rice paella, and it was absolutely delicious, rich, and satisfying. Loved the sangria too. Parking can be quite difficult, but that's expected in such a busy, touristy area. Most people will likely be exploring on foot anyway, which actually adds to the overall experience of the neighborhood.

Tapas spots are my jam. Cute spot right on Copacabana Beach. Great spot to eat lunch on a beach bum…read moreday. The octopus carpaccio was amazing. Open air restaurant. Table service.

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Venga!
Venga!
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Restaurante Shirley - seafood - Updated May 2026

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