Solid drinks. Bartender made me something off-menu, no hesitation. Oysters on Tuesday were fresh, good deal. Place has a chill vibe, not too loud. Came on a Thursday too, same quality. If you&#39;re into cocktails and seafood, this is your spot.

The rodizio is solid if you&#39;re hungry and wanna try a bit of everything. Those appetizers with orange and passion fruit were the highlight for me. Just go easy on &#39;em, there&#39;s a ton of food comin&#39; your way. I made that mistake and was stuffed way before the main meats even showed up. Pace yourself, seriously.

Stopped by for a quick bite and a beer. The shrimp pastry was pretty good, cod fritters decent too. Cold draft hit the spot after a hot day. Nothing fancy about the place, but it does what it needs to do. Maybe a bit noisy inside, but fine for a casual stop.

Desserts were the real deal here. That white chocolate with passion fruit, the one that won MasterChef, and the petit gateau with tonka bean were both solid. Savory side was hit or miss though. Caesar dressing was way too anchovy-heavy, and the rib rice came out spicy with no warning on the menu. Service could&#39;ve been more attentive too. Worth it for the sweets, just skip the starters.

The staff really made the difference here &mdash; Larissa and Juscelino were so patient with us. The vibe is fancy but not stiff, which I appreciated. I just wish we had more time to sit around and enjoy it longer.

Came here twice during my week in Rio. Portions are solid for the price, and the beans were the best I had in the city. Good spot for a beer and football.

The lighting in here is really nice, warm without being dim. Food was good, I had the pasta and it hit the spot. Just gotta watch the bill though, I caught a small mistake last time I was here. Nothing crazy, but worth keeping an eye on. Service is a bit hit or miss, but the vibe keeps me coming back.

Came here on a lazy afternoon, sat by the window. Cocktails were solid, well balanced. Food was good too, but honestly the portions are a bit small for what you pay. I&#39;d say go for drinks and maybe a snack, not a full meal. Nice place to just chill for a while.

The pastel and palmito appetizers were really tasty. Service was friendly, and one waiter even spoke English with us. Nice spot for a quick bite.

Stopped by for lunch and Rafael took care of us. Really attentive guy, knew the menu well. Place has a cool vibe, kinda tucked away. Food was solid but honestly the service is what made it stand out. Heard other tables had different experiences though. I guess it depends on who you get.

The owner was really sweet and made us feel welcome. Food was pretty good too, decent portions for the price. Nice spot in Santa Teresa.

Lovely spot by the marina, super chill vibe. Got the grilled fish and it was fresh, nicely plated. A bit pricey for what it is, but the view makes up for it.

Steak was decent, cooked properly. Pizza surprised me too, honestly some of the better ones I&#39;ve had outside Italy. Prices felt fair for what you get. Place was a bit busy when I went, but service kept up fine. Pretty good spot if you&#39;re in the area and want something reliable.

The rib rice was the star &mdash; meat so tender it fell apart. Seasoning on point, beer properly cold. Place had a good vibe too.

The picanha was pretty good, and they&rsquo;ve got wagyu and lobster if you ask. Buffet is huge, lots of options besides the meat. Just wish I&rsquo;d had more room.

The tagliatelle al rag&ugrave; was the real deal. Pasta cooked right, sauce rich and meaty. Tiramisu was solid too, not too sweet. Place gets packed and service drags when it&#39;s full, but I didn&#39;t really care. I just wanted the food. That pasta alone is worth the visit.

Came here with a couple of friends on a random weeknight and honestly the vibe was so chill we ended up staying way longer than planned 😅 Food was solid, especially the desserts. We paid around R$150 each with drinks and mains, which felt fair for what we got. Service was nice too, nothing to complain about.

The hot dog was so good, reminded me of the ones back in NY 🌭 Price is a bit steep but the ingredients are quality. They have a classic, Dijon, and tomato parmesan version. Second floor near the gate.

The four-cheese pizza was solid. Got the apricot and brie one too&mdash;sweet but not too much. Shiitake with pesto worked for the veggie option. Quick service, which I needed. Place was busy but I got my food fast. Good spot if you&#39;re in a hurry and want something better than a sad sandwich.

Great samba music and the crowd was buzzing. Got there early and still had to wait in line for a bit. But honestly, the live band made it worth standing around. Grabbed a quick bite and a drink, didn&#39;t feel rushed at all. Solid spot if you&#39;re okay with a little wait for good vibes.

Tried this place after walking around a bit. Pizza dough was really good, maybe the best I&#39;ve had around here. Got the passion fruit juice too, nice and fresh. It&#39;s a bit off the main beach area, so it&#39;s quieter. Service was fine, nothing crazy. Prices are okay for what you get.

Food&#39;s always solid here. Isa the manager keeps things running smooth, staff actually smile when you walk in. Quick in and out for lunch, no complaints.

Picanha was spot on. Juicy, decent crust. Place was packed, TVs all on the game, so kinda loud but that&#39;s the vibe. Had the maracuj&aacute; drink too, fresh, lots of pulp. Solid spot if you&#39;re after a proper steak fix.

The daily set meal was solid &mdash; big portion, honest flavor. Got it for lunch and left full. Nothing fancy but it hit the spot.

The Penicillin was spot on, and the Old-Fashioned didn&rsquo;t disappoint either. Prices feel fair for what you get, especially in this area. Only thing is the menu felt a bit short when I went, but honestly the drinks made up for it. Good spot if you&rsquo;re into proper cocktails.

Server was really on point tonight. Guy knew the menu inside out, helped us pick without being pushy. English was perfect too, made everything way easier. Honestly the food was good but the service is what I&#39;ll remember. Just wish they weren&#39;t so busy, took a minute to get the check.

The rib sandwich with caramelized pineapple was really good, and the price felt fair for what you get. Just wish the seating area was a bit more comfortable, the chairs were kinda hard.

Great caipirinhas, especially the seriguela one. Drinks are the main reason to come here. Food&#39;s been hit or miss lately, but that&#39;s fine when the bar is this good.

Been coming here for a while now and the buffet never disappoints. Salad bar&#39;s always fresh, which is rare for these kilo spots. The Japanese corner is a nice touch too. Desserts are solid &mdash; that bem casado pie keeps me coming back honestly. Place gets busy around noon but it&#39;s worth it.

The pastel de frango com catupiry was spot on, crispy and the filling was generous. Service stayed friendly even when the place filled up. They took time to explain the menu, which I appreciated. I had a caipirinha alongside, and it cut through the fried pastry nicely. Maybe a touch more salt on the crust, but that&#39;s me being picky.

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