Braseiro da Gávea

Amazing spot. We ordered the picanha ao braseiro and it was fantastic. The meat was perfectly cooked, the broccoli rice was delicious, and the farofa with eggs and banana was just as good. The portion is great for 2–3 people. The strawberry caipirinha was really good and pretty strong. The atmosphere is 10/10. I’d recommend getting there before 8 pm if you want to sit down quickly—after that the wait can be around 50–60 minutes.

One of my absolute favorites in Rio — 100% recommend! 😍 What an amazing restaurant. The food is cooked to perfection, and the atmosphere is intense and exactly what you’d expect from a place like this — lively and authentic. A true must-try! The farofa de banana was incredible — absolutely loved it! Be prepared to wait around 30–40 minutes; you need to get in line, but you can grab a drink at one of the nearby bars while waiting, which makes it easy.

There was a long queue outside the restaurant, but the wait wasn’t too bad. It was very busy inside, yet the food was served quickly. We started with the sausage (10.5 each), which was delicious. The Picanha, Braseiro style, was flavorful and came in a generous portion. The price felt reasonable for the quality — definitely worth a visit!

Simply perfect meat. Picanha (medium rare), chorizo and pork are to die for, especially for a Canadian not used to Churrascaria style. If you are ordering any of the meats, you don’t really need any sides - no space for sides, it’s too much carne. Great service and atmosphere, except noisy table next to us screaming like hungry seagulls.

Amazing food and amazing service💕Obrigada! Everything was super delicious. We had to wait 30 min to get a table but it was totally worth it😍Very crowded and local people are too loud haha, but this is what makes Rio special🥰🩴

Such a cool place to sit and have lunch. The food was very delicious. I opted to sit indoors under the cool air, the outdoor seating was good as well. The service was great.

WHAT IS UP WITH THIS FAROFA?!? WITH THIS MEAL?!? I love you Brasil 😍 This place has such a sweet atmoshphere and service. I’d like this to be my last meal please! I def recommend the potatoes, farofa and picanha. A bit on the pricier side but would absolutely visit again!

Amazing classic Brazilian restaurant in Rio! Local spot with super tasty food, big (fast) lines and great price (for gringos haha) 🍖🍺 Expect to spend $80/€66 for two people (sausage appetizer + shared plate + drinks) and wait 30-1h for a table. Worth it though! I always ask for the famous Picanha with brócolis rice, banana/egg farofa (bread crumbs) and the Portuguese chips. It feeds up to 3 people (with normal appetite) 🍽️

This was my first lunch stop during my recent trip to Rio. Saw loads of locals and was feeling great to try this place based on reviews. We got the toscano sausage which was fabulous and the best along with broccoli rice and steak. The broccoli rice was fantastic but the steak could be better. We then ordered the brigadeiro cake which was good but too sweet for me but still good. Overall dint get the hype around this place as they had a hugggge line during lunch time but we got there right at opening so dint have any wait time.

There are no reservations here, just show up and put your name on the list. It gets very crowded and popular here. Expect to wait but they have an outdoor bar to sip on something while you wait. We sat inside and was served promptly. I got the traditional offering that comes with the sides and we added garlic bread. The garlic bread was so good and curbed our hunger. We got the steak more well done and I Love that they prepare it to your liking. We left full and happy.

I definitely understand the hype behind this establishment now! The Toscana Sausage appetizer they recommended paired well with the Tomato/Onion condiment we got on the side. We got the Picanha Braseiro Style and Galeto Brazilian Style. The Picanha combo was easily enough for two. However, the beef itself was a bit overcooked...if they had cooked the meat less to medium rare, it would have been one of the best steaks we've ever had. The Galeto had a great BBQ flavor and tender meat. The combo side dishes were many different Brazilian carbs, which went really well with the complementary chili oil. Finished the meal off with the Guava Jam with Catupiry Cheese dessert, a pretty good combo surprisingly. There is a non-stop influx of locals into the restaurant, and I highly recommend you join that line!

Excellent local Braserio in Rio De Janeiro. I went with a group of friends on Friday night. The scene was bustling in the business and the surrounding area. We were greeted with a grilled sausage as soon as we sat down prior to ordering. And the service was exceptional. Our beer glasses were never empty and the staff was attentive. We had the ribeye, grilled chicken, broccoli rice and French fries. All were superb! Please visit this local gem if you are Rio!

The food is always good. I have never had anything I didn't like. The place is very loud tho. But I think it's because Brazilians can be a little loud when in groups. The service is pretty decent too. I keep coming back for the picanha.

I don't think you guys understand how ICONIC this restaurant was. During my recent vacation to Rio de Janeiro, I had the pleasure of dining at This local Restaurant, an authentic Brazilian gem that left an impression on my taste buds. Let me begin by raving about the star of the show - Picanha Steak. The succulent, tender cuts of meat were nothing short of a carnivore's dream come true. Each bite was a burst of flavor, perfectly grilled to perfection and expertly seasoned. The quality of the steak surpassed my expectations, especially considering its incredibly reasonable price. 10/10!!!!!

A must stop when you are in rio. This place is fabulous. Steak is the best that I have ever had service is fabulous. Just be careful the portions are sized for two people per order.

Great food and service , the meat is delicious and cooked just right, the I love this place

Great steakhouse in a nice area in Rio. We ordered the Picanha with the 3 sides and a bottle of wine. The cost was about $85 American which was a good value. The steak was perfectly cooked medium rare with slightly charred edges. The sides were traditional Brazilian sides (potato chips, crazy rice and some type egg/breadcrumbs dish) are were good but the meat was the superstar. I also tried one of the sausages that was brought by on a skewer and that was delicious. Service was good and the restaurant was a nice open air atmosphere.

What a meal. Came in a group and we all had the same, what's in the picture. Cheese / honey was extra. 2 people should split the steak meal, enough to share. Make rsvp for quicker service. We asked for one of the steak well done but they all came the same.

The meal was absolutely amazing! The meat was perfectly cooked and the side dishes were very well seasoned! There was plenty of food (definitely enough for 4 people) and we even were able to take home leftovers. The staff was friendly with great recommendations and the food came out very quickly. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating with lots of space.

Amazing picanha and fries (it's all I ever get) served medium rare with perfect seasoning. This is an indoor/outdoor local place that is always packed even on weeknights while other places in the neighborhood sit half full. Nickname is "The Flirting Bar" because it is a great place to flirt with and meet up with local people. Open for lunch. They also have salads, seafood, soups, and a great house sausage that they slice up for you right off the skewer!

Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Come with friends, leave full. So happy we found this place. If I come back to Rio, I will 100% come back here!!!

I was fortunate enough to have a local take me here, as I am just a tourist that wouldn't know better! We had to wait a good 20 minutes for a table, which was a good sign. Once inside, the service was very good and the food was simply outstanding. The side dishes really made the meal: bananas in a starchy covering, fantastic filet mignon, amazing rice dishes and the introductory sausage link given to everyone before the meal is served was fantastic. Braseiro da Gavea is in the right part of town (trendy, filled with younger folks especially at night) and the food is phenomenal.

I haven been coming to this place for Picanha and chopp (Brazilian craft beer) for 15 years at least. R you in Rio ? You should go there and feel the energy this place has ! Picanha, batata portuguesa, farofa com banana e arroz com brócolis is a classic!!

Oh wow. This was unexpected. I spent 11 nights in Rio and had food in several much fancier restaurants... and yet my lunch at Braseiro da Gávea was one of the best meals I had in my whole trip. The place was completely packed, yet they found a little table for my group of 4 that was just right. The picanha was just right, not the best I have had but above average and certainly the best I have had for the price. The sides were plentiful and excellent. I loved the huge dishes and the atmosphere. I will be back.

If you are looking for a fantastic food experience look no further! The neighborhood is also quite cute, the meat .... woooowwww!

The picanha was tasty, but I have experienced better. The place overcooks the beef and it was disappointing. The sausage was a good option as it was delicious. The place is rustic and organized to feed the masses rather than catering to the discerning. The ambiance is boisterous and the barbeque chicken average. I will try some different local favorites before returning to this venue.

This place stays busy for a good reason. Come here hungry. The main menu feeds 2-3 people per entree. If you're alone, or a couple with small bellies...I recommend requesting the single portion menu. You can easily still spilt with 2 people with half the price. I ordered the carne asade, which comes with rice, black beans, French fries and this other stuff you dip bites of your steak into. All this converts to $9.50 US.....exceptional and good. I've bookmarked this so I plan to come here again!

Epic food. The meat was awesome, huge dishes (better share), there's this side that's made of banana which is glorious

This is the best place to get meat in the whole Rio de Janerio. The picanha is definitely the best I ever had and the restaurant is always very very crowded so in order to be seated if you have over 4 people in your group it may take a lot longer but typical wait time here can be at least an hour if you come during the middle of lunch or later. It's very nice here waiting you can sit outside and have a mix drink a beer and pastels or the sausage as an appetizer until your table is ready. Have been here three or four times and all the times the food is always been exceptional it's always on my to do list when I'm around. I've been to all the great restaurants around Rio and this is definitely the most flavorful picanha and for an appetizer the sausage as a definite must have prepare to come hungry and leave full. Speaking to all the locals this is the best meat by far with no comparison then any other restaurant. They just have one location in Gavea and it is always packed.

THE BEST picanha in Rio! Baixo Gavea is a taditoonal squera where locals hang out in the carioca tradition! Braseiro is a classic Great for lunch too!

I loved how this restaurant was in a hoppin' part of town, with outdoor seating. It was pretty crowded which was a great sign. We got the mixed beef platter which comes with the delicious broccolli rice and other sides - highly recommend. I give it 4 instead of 5 because the beef was way over cooked and the chicken had fatty parts. However, the sausage was delicious! I would have been happy with that, and the rice and beans. It's nothing out of this world, but a fun experience.

The best gelato outside Italy.Unique flavours and highly educated owner. We visited everyday during our 10 day vacation. It is right by the JW Marriott.

Very good! All food was delicious. And meat as well. Definitely will be back when in Brasil.

Wonderful, authentic Brazilian food. Came here with a local friend. Sat outside on the terrace. We didn't open the menu because our friend insisted on ordering for us. We had steak, broccoli rice, empanadas and farfora (sp?) with bananas. Everything was perfect. Temperature of the meat, seasonings for the rice and farfora, and the caipiroska drinks are fantastic. We got ones with tangerine and strawberries. The ambiance is cool. Lots of young college folks as well as young professionals. The neighborhood is packed and you can walk around when you are done eating. A definite must when you are in Rio.

This is a traditional local hangout. Almost every night you see clusters of people hanging out in this Gávea institution, having their chopp. They are well known for their grilled "picanha", a Brazilian cut of lean beef. The portions are big and should be shared. This is more of a quantity than quality kind of place. There is a large outdoor area, which is much more inviting than the indoors. Usually people will wait longer for a table outside. This is a gritty and somewhat dirty and unkempt kind of place. On my last visit I got sick from their food, so probably I won't go back any time soon ... maybe just for a beer.

This one is just the best "galeto" (barbecue chicken) in rio! Eat until you can't anymore. If you like chicken or want to taste an incredible Brasilian barbecue, this is the place.

Great Brazilian barbecue! I hardly recommend the Brazilian sausage and the picanha cut. This is a traditional place that attracts a lot of young people that go there to drink draft beer and eat. Thursdays nights are always packed!