Café 18 do Forte

Café 18 do Forte exceeded all my expectations. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed not only by the beautiful setting but also by the warm and attentive service. The location is absolutely unique – right by the ocean, offering one of the best views of Copacabana you could possibly imagine. Sitting at a table with the sea just a few meters away, enjoying the breeze and the sound of the waves while being served fresh, delicious food, made the entire experience unforgettable. The dishes were beautifully presented and tasted even better than they looked. Everything I ordered was full of flavor and freshness – from the starters to the main course, each bite felt thoughtfully prepared with high-quality ingredients. The salad was crisp and refreshing, the fish perfectly grilled, and the pairing with local beer was spot on. What really made it stand out, apart from the food, was the relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. It’s a place where you can take your time, enjoy every moment, and simply let the scenery do its magic. I can honestly say this was one of the most enjoyable meals I’ve had in Rio. Highly recommended for anyone looking for both amazing food and a breathtaking setting.

Came here for a light lunch while visiting the Fort. I must say that everything exceeded my expectations. The views of Copacabana Beach and Sugarloaf Mountain were slightly obscured by mist, but the food and service made up for it. Both the prawn and tuna salads were delicious, with good portion sizes. Also good wine by the glass and beers. Service was quick and attentive. Highly recommended.

Very beautiful view over the ocean, but the food was not it. I’m traveling solo and they were only offering brunch for only 2 people minimum so I had to pick different things from the menu. The food came cold and so was my waffle was hard as a stone. My cappuccino was also cold apart from that stunning view.

The view is stunning, but the service is really slow. It took more than 45 minutes from the moment they took my order to when the food finally arrived and it was cold ❄️ I ordered a dessert and another drink, but the drink never arrived ❌ When it came time to pay, there were many connection problems. I highly recommend avoiding ordering here and instead trying one of the neighboring restaurants that offer the same view.

I love this place, every time I come to Rio I try to have breakfast here at least once. The view is one of a kind! This year I came for my birthday and they gave me a piece of cake with a candle!! 🎂🎉 Always recommend the breakfast for 2, it’s just great! Service is excellent, I’m allergic to nuts and they gave me two extra yogurts with fruit because the regular ones have granola with peanuts. Love it here 💛 Arrive early to get a table by the sea!

The sweet food is better than the savory food. My meal was simply okay, but my iced caramel coffee was delicious and so was the waffles and French toast.

It’s good if you want to walk around and enjoy museum but if you want to have coffee here, it’s a bit difficult because there are a lot of people and it’s hard to get a seat without reservations

We visited Cafe 18 do Forte twice. Generally, the food there is average, but on Tuesdays and Fridays (this was the case in September) they serve delicious fresh oysters at a very good price. In addition, they have fantastic waiter service and a hall manager. The place itself is also charming, so it's worth visiting this restaurant!

One of two cafes inside the Fort. We've lunch at Colombo, and drinks here. It was sunset time. The copacabana Beach looks much calmer. We didn't stay long because I wanted to do the paddle boarding - which I did. The red wine came with corks and they poured me another glass. They were also very kind to lent me the charging box to refuel my phone. Thanks.

Go! Worth the wait. Incredible views! The food is amazing. The breakfast for two was plenty we could not finish it all. The burrata was yummy. We ordered a few things to try and it did not disappoint.

The views are worth it, you have to pay the fee for the entrance to the forte which is annoying if you are coming like us, only for breakfast! The food was good, fresh, they have a fix menu or a la carte to choose. ¡Las vistas merecen la pena, hay que pagar la entrada al forte lo que es molesto si vienes como nosotros, solo para desayunar! La comida era buena, fresca, tienen un menú fijo o a la carta para elegir.

This is a charming little cafe located inside a still active however for touristic purposes military fort in Copacabana beach area. This cafe is inside the fort so you cannot drive in there unless you are permanent party, visitors have to pay for admission to get into the fort. The fort has a museum and some amazing views to enjoy, as well as some places to buy some momentos from the trip but once you are done doing that sit at the cafe. The best tables are the ones right by the water with an amazing view of the Copacabana beach, overlooking the water and the most beautiful post card view. Just for the place and view it is worth the trip here. The service is not the best, but here in Brazil the tip is included in the bill so service all around town is not the best, specially if you come from a town like NYC you will notice the difference right away. BRAZILIAN WAY- I got this drink that was a mix of cachaca and fruity juices like passion fruit and such. the drink for me personally was a very sour drink, but most people when dealing with passionfruit are fans of that kind of experience, so if you are one of the people who like that tangy punch, this drink is for you. remember to keep your straw off the cup while not drinking, the straws in Brazil now are paper straws and they will get all saggy and sad if left in the drink for a long time. INCRIVEL BOLO GELADO DE COCO- this is a cold coconut cake that comes with a sauce on the side, the sauce is warm and makes a bit of change on the experience of the cake, the cake was indeed pretty incredible just like said on its name, it is definitely worth the try if you come here for a dessert. The coffe here is pretty. good too, I did have any but my friends did and they were pretty amazed. Again, the service is not the best, we did wait a long time after the food and drinks came to get ahold of the waiter for our check, it seems like that in Brazil the wait staff will not be coming back to your table once all meal is been served, you need to wave them over after meals are served, I am not quite sure why. Just for the view this is a worth while place to come.

This was a great find in Copacabana. It's on the grounds of the Copacabana fort and feels like a little getaway from the action in the main part of Copacabana. It's important to note that each person in your party needs to pay an admission fee to the Fort to dine here (5 or 6 Reais I believe). It's totally worth it because you get a wonderful view and can visit the fort and museum. I ordered the seafood moqueca and was pleasantly surprised by how good it was. The coconut cake was also very good. The food was higher quality than I expected from a small cafe on a historical site. Even if you only go for coffee, the view is well worth it, particularly at sunset.

Perfect way to end the day! Went to another cafe just a few stores down early in our trip and on our last day we decided to come here and WHAT A GREAT CALL! Amazing view of the beach & cityscape, outdoor or indoor seating and you can either do a full meal or snackies. The Brazilian Drink (aka pink pepper and i THINK passion fruit) alcoholic beverage was AMAZING and i got two. Risotto was fantastic and we also ordered fried tapioca (which was so good and I would originally been hesitant to order as it doesn't sound SUPER great but it was) and Coxinha! Must Must Must go! We will be back to spend yet another perfect day here.

I visited here in the afternoon and loved their drinks and lunch options. The view is amazing and so was the food! Would recommend to anyone coming here. There is an entry fee of 6 rials but it's worth it. Enjoy the museum, fort and view of ocean with turtles.

This place is great for brunch if you're in the Copacabana area. It's located on a military fort and the views alone make it worth checking out. The mimosa was huge and the break so fresh! This is a must while in Rio!

I came here for breakfast. Stayed for lunch. 4 hours of great service. Amazing view of Copacabana and the turtles. The breakfast is so good. The mimosas and huge and the Amazzoni gin cocktail so good. Lastly if you stay for lunch the beer marinated pulled pork is amazing

Yummy! I ordered and loved their Brazilian Ice Cream Bowl: Acai Ice Cream, Tapioca, and sprinkled with Brazilian nuts! Savoring each bite while looking out onto the gorgeous view of Copacabana Beach and Sugarloaf Mountain! Time just slipped away! Brinde!