Best places: Brazilian restaurants in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Nautical memorabilia, rocks & antiques set the scene at this organic meat & seafood restaurant.

Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.

Large, modern churrascaria offering all-you-can-eat platters of grilled meats, plus salads.

Large portions of grilled meat with farofa & beans at a traditional spot with a real Rio-bar vibe.

Family-friendly spot serving Brazilian food, hand-tossed pizza & music with great view of Sugarloaf.

All-you-can-eat steak with over 30 choices, plus sushi & a gourmet buffet in a modern, family space.

Founded in 1951, this well-known, upscale restaurant serves prime cuts of beef, oysters & sushi.

A terrace with a waterfall, creating an intimate setting for enjoying prime cut meats & seafood.

Upscale grill with specialty meats & seafood, a well-stocked wine cellar & Brazilian artwork.

A restaurant with a buffet & music from Northeastern Brazil – open for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

👍👍 Restaurante agradável e honesto no Grajaú focado em culinária de países africanos. Os pratos são muito bem temperados e os preços super acessíveis, ainda mais para um tipo de culinária ainda não tão difundido no Rio (os principais são entre 36 e 50). Provei a entrada de texturas de banana com porco...

Artisan Brazilian cuisine & cachaça produced in a country-home setting with gardens & views of Rio.

A cheery, laid-back joint with beer-marinated grilled pork, breaded shrimp, & other specialties.

Brazilian cuisine & cold draft beers, with available covered patio seating.

A simple space for tacacá soup, crab, açaí & Amazônia's fruit-flavored ice cream cones.

Creative Brazilian cuisine & cocktails served in a cozy restaurant with a covered patio.

👍👍 Excellent service. Fantastic. Definitely will return.

Modern, colorful restaurant chain featuring organic, vegetarian & light dishes.

Specialty beers & snacks, like stuffed sweet-potato fries, in a cozy, rustic restaurant.

Skilled waiters serve daily specials, grilled food with sides at this traditional 1950s spot.