Assador

Amazing restaurant right on the water with stunning views. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. The service was outstanding—servers were attentive and always checking in on our table. The steaks had incredible flavor with a nice variety to choose from. The juices were some of the best I’ve had, and the cheese balls were delicious. I absolutely loved it and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!

Assador offers a high-quality dining experience with excellent meat and top-notch food overall. The service was professional and attentive. However, I found it a bit pricey, and the waiters were sometimes a bit too pushy due to the flying buffet concept. Still, a great place for meat lovers looking for a premium experience – plus a fantastic view of the bay.

Extremely pleasant, welcoming, professional and friendly experience. Pro: - perfectly cooked meal - great for groups - great drinks - fast service - great service - loads of meat options - romantic for dates - location - no reservations needed Con: - pricey (but worth it) This is the best churrasqueira I have been to in brazil, worth it on special occasions.

Incredible. From the food. To the service. To the ambience. They nail it. Our main server Eduardo was excellent. our other (Marcelo?) was great too. My girlfriend dropped her fork at one point and less than 10 seconds later another was delivered. The entire waitstaff was sweet. And the food was top notch. Pro tip: Get the ribeye 👌 Turned out to be $60 USD per person at the end of the night. Beyond worth it. Highly highly recommend. Obrigado! 🙏

This is easily the best rodizio in Rio. The place is stunning, with plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy the view and the delightful Carioca weather. The food is rated 5 out of 5, featuring every cut of meat (including lamb and pork) you can think of, along with a variety of side dishes and an excellent wine menu. While it may be one of the more expensive options, it is definitely worth it. Additionally, they deserve extra credit for being pet-friendly! Which is important when you travel with your dog.

That was my first time in this restaurant. I used to go to the previous one and the same location. The all you can eat (rodízio) is simply amazing! Very delicious! It was a business lunch and it is an amazing place for business lunch. The steaks were delicious. Great picanha! 🥩 the best was the lamb 🐑 though. Good variety of desserts! And it comes with one of the best views from the sugar loaf in Rio de Janeiro! I definitely recommend this restaurant

Dined at this beautifully situated Brazilian steakhouse overlooking the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. We arrived around 6:30pm, so we didn't get prime waterfront seating—we were seated behind a landscaped garden section on the patio that partially obstructed our view. Even so, the backdrop of Sugarloaf Mountain was still visible and made for a spectacular setting as evening fell. The service at Assador Rio follows the traditional Brazilian steakhouse style where servers bring large skewers of meat to your table and slice it directly onto your plate. However, there's no green/red card system like you might find at American Brazilian steakhouses. The picanha was excellent, and my 10-year-old boys surprisingly loved the bottom sirloin the most. The traditional Brazilian cheese bread (pão de queijo) was so delicious we kept requesting more. They also serve an excellent chimichurri sauce that pairs wonderfully with the various cuts of meat. One challenge was navigating the language barrier. My Portuguese is non-existent, which made the wine menu difficult to decipher, so I ended up sticking with water. This same barrier created a bit of a scare with dessert—we ordered a chocolate dessert that unexpectedly contained cashews, and one of my sons has a nut allergy. Thankfully his brother tasted it first and warned him, but communicating our concerns to the staff proved challenging. Despite these small hurdles, the quality of the meat, the stunning Sugarloaf Mountain view, and the overall atmosphere made for a memorable dining experience in Rio. Just remember to brush up on some basic Portuguese food terms before visiting!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This is the best Brazilian steakhouse I have ever been to. There is no buffet. Everything is brought to your table. The quality of the meats is to die for. And the sides were delicious too! They definitely kept us well-fed. The drinks were yummy, but definitely don’t come here for the cocktails. The service was excellent and the vibe is moody. A great place to have dinner with my girlfriends!

Really enjoyed my steak dinner here. This place came highly recommended by the concierge at the hotel and everything was delicious. It was a bit overwhelming sometimes because they are constantly coming by to offer you food and with the language barrier it was hard to understand every cut they were offering and to ask for a break. Wish they had one of those tokens you flip up when you want more. Then of course when we were ready to try some more it took a bit of time to get them to come by since a big party had just arrived. We mentioned that it was my birthday when booking the reservation but it was not acknowledged in any way. Not looking for anything free, just a thanks for choosing to celebrate your birthday with us or a candle on the dessert we ordered. We ordered the creme brulee three ways because creme brulee is one of my favorites. It did not disappoint. The unlimited steak dinner for 2 with a nice Malbec and the dessert came out to around 150 US. Not bad for a delicious meal where I ate way too much.

Absolutely awful service. Went there with a cruise ship group. Never got our fish. Asked for lamb for 30 minutes, waited 20 minutes for a coke, waiters asked the women if they wanted chicken hearts but not the men, never brought back chicken nor ribs. Our guide brought the manager over to translate our problems. So what next, we were not served dessert. Then we were asked for coffee and it never came before we had to leave. What a HORRIBLE experience. We left hungry and PISSED!

I came, I saw, and I was conquered by this amazing restaurant, it's staff, and their breath taking view!!! I picked this place because of the view let me just be honest. But I also picked this place because the food looked amazing!!! I found them on Instagram, if you didn't know they have an Instagram check them out @Assadorbr they post daily fire content! Anyways, I booked my reservation online and I picked the option to sit outside because well I'm coming from Dallas, TX and I need the best seat in the house cmon! Lol anyways upon arrival we were greeted like we were VIP immediately they took us outside sat us down offered us drinks etc. and as every all you can eat Brazilian steakhouse the meat started coming! No lie I enjoyed every single cut of meat all were fire especially the pork belly I believe was exceptional. Also when I go to Brazilian steakhouses I don't typically eat the chicken but here I did and it was fire too. All the meats were well seasoned not super salty. Also instead of getting up like in US and serving yourself they brought out all the sides such as salads, veggies, rice, beans, etc. which all were amazing. For dessert I had their pudim and it was super good no air bubbles just creamy goodness. Anyways I give this place 5 stars because the service was great the staff spoke Portuguese, spanish and English so that is a big plus to have people that are able to communicate with anybody dining at their restaurant. They were super kind and attentive. The food was amazing and the view obviously you can see! So if you are in Brazil you must check them out!

WOW- this place, this ambiance, the customer service just SPECTACULAR. Food was great. You are started with a bunch of appetizers including pao de quejo, yuca fries, French fries, salads, etc. You are then served a variety of meats. What I loved most, was that I wasn't rushed and didn't feel bad for wanting more! The servers were super nice and accommodating if I needed something- they brought it! Best Churrascaria experience ever - thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

If you visiting Rio and you like steak and meat This is the place to go Omg is water mounted meat If you seat outside the view is everything The service is very good

I wish I could give our experience at this restaurant more than a five star! I didn't know where to start, the salad bar was incredible. I was really looking forward to the whole Brazilian dining experience, a real one, because I was in Brazil. Don't get me wrong I do love Rodizio's in Colorado but this restaurant was incredible and I couldn't get past the salad bar. I have never had a salad bar experience like this one, ever!!!! I decided just to eat the salad bar and not do the meat experience and I was perfectly happy with my choice. There is so much to choose from, meats, cheese, olives, fruits, salad, hearts of palm, desserts, but honestly one of my favorite things that I kept eating, was fresh pork rind strips that they made pork belly. I almost made a entire dinner out of that! I never had anything on a salad bar that was so good. The service was great, the people were friendly, and the view was incredible. It sits right on the water and you have a view of Sugarloaf Mountain. It would be a really fun place to go have appetizers and cocktails as you enjoy the view. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Awesome view... however food and service were poor. We saved this restaurant for our last meal in Rio. We were very disappointed with the quality of the meat (Argentine steak was only one edible) and the poor service from the wait staff and side dish buffet service. Avoid, unless your preference is for overpriced food with lacklustre service. When we brought our experience to management's attention, they were indifferent. There are much better restaurants with great views.

Absolutely fantastic. Food, service and setting was absolutely incredible. We had an incredible meal for two with drinks, juice and a ton of other things for far less than we have paid in the US. I can't recommend this place enough

I made reservations prior to coming an it was definitely NOT necessary! I arrived on a Monday evening an due to Covid sadly this place was not packed at all. I sat inside an due to the language barrier was brought an iPad with the menu on it. I pointed to what was the adult "buffet" where all different types of meat were brought out to me. Even though the language barrier, all the gentlemen servers an manger was extremely kind! You'll find a card on the table, one side green indicating you want more food to come, an red indicating to stop the food. It didn't make a difference! LOL The guys just kept it coming. I didn't know what meat was which but for the most part I liked all but one. The bread given at the beginning was my favorite. There are also different salads brought out as well. The restaurant is HUGE with outdoor seating. They also have numerous wine cellars an I was shocked to see a wine all the way from my hometown (Fairfield, CA) What I really loved was the chocolate lava cake an ice cream. I will say that I would of liked to stay longer but it was chilly due to the open air restaurant. I would go back an remember not too tip as much as I did. NOTE: They already tack on the tip to your total bill! I found that out later after reviewing my receipt. My total was $57.30 USD. (Probably would of been about $50 if I didnt over tip an $45 without dessert). I would go back....