Good spot for a quick bite. Got the traditional plate, meat was cooked fresh. Around $7 for a small plate, fair enough for what you get.

Stopped by for lunch and grabbed the steak and ribs combo. Meat was cooked right, juicy, not dry at all. Portion size surprised me, definitely enough for two meals honestly. Price matched what you get. Place fills up fast though, had to wait around 15 mins for a table. Worth it if you&#39;re not in a rush.

Food&#39;s fresh and tasty, no doubt. But man, it&#39;s pricey for the portion. Place is small and the line crawls, especially on weekends. Still, the quality keeps me coming back. Just wish they&#39;d speed things up a bit.

Sat outside and caught the horse races going by, plus Christ the Redeemer in the background. Steak was solid, cooked right. Service kept things moving without hovering. Not the cheapest spot, but you&#39;re paying for the view and the location. Fine for a business dinner or a relaxed meal if you&#39;re in the area.

Food was fresh and well-seasoned, lots of vegan options too. Took my friends here for a quick dinner and everyone found something they liked. Just wish the seating was a bit more comfy.

Came for the food, stayed for the cocktails. Honestly some of the best drinks I&#39;ve had in Brazil. Live band was a nice touch, made the whole place feel alive. Only thing is the waiters kinda disappear, gotta wave them down. But yeah, solid spot.

Dropped by for a quick lunch and grabbed their grilled chicken sandwich. The meat was juicy, bread nicely toasted. Staff smiled, kept my water topped up. Not the easiest spot to get to, but fine if you&#39;re already in the area. Would come back for the a&ccedil;a&iacute; bowl I saw on the next table.

The cashew caipirinha is really good, definitely try that one. Staff was nice and explained the menu when I asked. Prices are fair for what you get.

The feijoada here is legit. Beans cooked soft, meat falls apart, all served with the right sides. I&#39;m picky about freshness and this felt properly made, not reheated. Lunch gets really loud though, hard to hear my friend across the table. Still, for the price and the portion, it&#39;s a good spot for a traditional meal.

Been coming here for a while now, and the service is what keeps me coming back. Friendly every single time, never had a bad interaction. The chicken skewers were alright, passarinho was a bit dry this visit, but honestly, the staff makes up for it. Fine spot if you&#39;re in the area and want a quick bite without any fuss.

Buffet quality surprised me &mdash; beef was tender and the homemade pasta stood out. Just watch the plate-weight rule, they charge for leftovers.

Stopped by for a beer the other night. Place was busy, good vibe. Two floors, decent look to it. They got a solid list of beers, that&#39;s for sure. Staff handled English fine, which helped. But man, the prices are a bit steep for what it is. Fine for a drink or two, but I wouldn&#39;t make it a regular spot.

Came for dinner and Victoria took care of us the whole time. She kept checking if we needed anything, which was nice. Food was tasty, but the portions are big. Like, really big. I couldn&#39;t finish mine. Good spot if you&#39;re hungry though.

Stopped by for lunch near the marina. Bruno handled everything well, attentive without hovering. Food was solid, nothing mind-blowing but decent portions. Bill came out a bit higher than I expected for what we ordered. Convenient spot if you&#39;re already in the area. Probably fine for a one-off.

Solid pasta, big portions. That live music was a nice touch too. Place was buzzing when we went. Only thing, service took a while to get our drinks. But the food made up for it. Would eat that carbonara again.

Stopped by for a quick lunch and honestly, the spot is tiny but that&rsquo;s part of the charm. Got the daily special and it came out fast, no waiting around. Food was solid, nothing fancy, but hit the spot. Place was a bit crowded though, had to squeeze past people to sit. Still, for a fast bite, it does the job.

The saffron risotto with brie and Parma ham was seriously good, creamy and rich. The place is small and quiet, which I liked. Just wish the portion was a bit bigger.

The executive plate was huge, easily enough for two. Paired it with a solid red and finished with that German cake&mdash;good call. Portion-to-price ratio is hard to beat around here.

The grilled fish was fresh and cooked right, no complaints there. Portion felt a bit small for what they charge though. Decent spot if you&#39;re craving seafood.

Service was solid, especially Bruno and Eva. Orchid breakfast for two was decent value, though the shrimp burger was a bit dry.

The fettuccine and gnocchi were solid, but the Fios de Ovos really stole the show. No-frills place, just good pasta. Wish I had room for more dessert though.

The patatas bravas and breaded shrimp were good, and the caipirinhas hit the spot. Portions felt a bit small for what we paid, though. Staff was nice, no complaints there.

Service was quick and they take meal vouchers. Stuffed zucchini came fast but meat was tough, rice tasted reheated.

The breakfast buffet is decent, pay by weight so you control your plate. The p&atilde;o de queijo with Catupiry was the best part.

The baked kibe came out a little dry, and honestly the tabouli was saltier than I&rsquo;d like. But the service was friendly and the place had a nice vibe. I ordered a glass of red to go with the kibe, which helped. Decent spot if you&rsquo;re in the mood for Lebanese and don&rsquo;t mind a few imperfections.

Solid pay-per-kilo place downtown. Huge buffet, even the desserts looked good. Lots of veggie options which I appreciated. Good for a quick lunch when you&#39;re hungry and in a rush.

Decent spot for a quick sushi fix. All-you-can-eat is fair for the price, service moves fast. Hot rolls came out kinda small, but the sashimi was fresh enough.

Loved the buffet here &mdash; brown rice, beans, tofu, even veggie quiche. The homemade mate tea was a nice touch. Casual spot in Copacabana for a light lunch.

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