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With MaximRio, your Rio adventure is only just beginning when the sun goes down. As enticing as the sun and sea may be, Rio nightlife has an even better flavor. Rio de Janeiro is renown worldwide for its uniquely pulsating atmosphere and beautiful people, and local Cariocas love to party from sundown to sunrise.
 There is a wide array of local bars and clubs where you can choose to end your day in style, ranging from the sensuous and laid back to the shockingly exotic. MaximRio is here to ensure your evenings go as smoothly (or as wildly!) as possible, so that your only concern is whether you can wake up in time to ride the waves and soak up more sun the next day.
As with visiting any new city, you are assured of a much better and more fulfilling time if you hang out with people who are in the know when it comes to the local nightlife and party scene. As a relative newcomer, you won’t immediately know which are the best bars and clubs on any particular night. Rio is not a city to just roll the dice and play things by ear – all too many visitors are turned away at the door, or miss the best local party by a couple of blocks.
Instead of relying on dated recommendations from guide books, touristy Websites or strangers who may not have the same tastes as you about where to go out in Rio on any given night, you can instead depend on the up-to-the-minute knowledge of your MaximRio host. Also, you don’t need to worry about not getting into the most popular places. We are well-connected in the local party scene and we have excellent relationships with all the top bars and clubs. That means you will have the option of VIP treatment for your entire party, including no lines, meeting all the right people, and a private table with bottle service.
You have probably heard rumors and tales about the crime rate in Rio de Janeiro, and you may be nervous about going out after the sun goes down. If you stick with our local MaximRio hosts, who live in Rio, speak Portuguese and know the inner workings of the city, you will be far safer than if you go out alone to a place that may not even have the best party to offer. Even worse is if you restrict yourself to the “recommended tourist spots” and end up with your evenings all feeling like your regular Friday or Saturday night in your home town. MaximRio ensures that your Rio vacation is nothing short of phenomenal, and you will return home with unbeatable memories to share with everyone.
Many nightclubs in Rio are also restaurants, as Cariocas like to eat when they go out. This will give you a sense of some of the evening options MaximRio can offer you. The Rio party scene is constantly evolving, and with MaximRio you are always guaranteed the best and most current options after sundown. For more up-to-date options while you prepare for your MaximRio vacation, please feel free to contact us directly.
To get a feel for some of the local bars and clubs that Rio has to offer, take a look at the links below.
Restaurants in Rio:
(click on underlined restaurants to view their websites)
- There are two Alessandro & Frederico restaurants, the first one is more about salads and paninis(lunch time), the second one is all about pizza and Pasta(great for Sunday pizza). Don't forget Brazilians loves pizza on Sundays, so the best bet to see people in Rio on a Sunday night is always a good pizza place. Location: Rua Garcia D'Avila, 134 Neighborhood: Ipanema Phone: +55 21 2521-0828 9/1h (Mon To Thur & Sun) 9/2h (Frid & Sat)
- This is one of the most traditional restaurants in Rio, known for its Portuguese cuisine and for its celebrities and politicians clients. Great choice for dinner or lunch. Location: Rua Aristides Espínola, 19 Neighborhood: Leblon Phone: 2294-1049 (73 lugares). 12h/2h (Mon To. Sun). Valet Parking $$$$
- This restaurant is on one of the hidden jewels of Rio, located in Santa Teresa, is known for its great views of the city and for its Brazilian nouvelle cuisine. I recommend to make reservations in advance. Every thursday, they have the Choro Night (type of Samba) with live music. Location: Rua Aprazível, 62 Neighborhood: Leblon Phone: 2508-9174/ 2507-7334 12h/1h (Thur To Sat) 1pm/7pm (Sun & Holidays)
Bar d' Hotel
- You will enjoy a beautiful view of the Leblon' s beach and a nice atmosphere plus good food and drinks. Locations: Hotel Marina All Suites, Avenida Delfim Moreira, 696, 2° andar Neighborhood: Leblon Phone: 2540-4990 . 7h/1h (Mon. To Fri.) e 7h/2h (Sat & Sun.).
BB Lanches -
This is a low key place that serves the best fresh juices and sandwiches of the city. Besides that it is a great place for a late bite, because just closes at 5:00AM. Locations: Rua Aristides Espindola, 64Neighborhood: Leblon Phone: 2294-1397 8/3h (Mon To Thur & Sun) 8h30/5h (Frid To Sat)
- This is a hidden jewel of Rio, not many people knows it, but it is a great spot for lunch and coffee at the end of the afternoon. The food is fair, but the highest point of this place is its views of the Lagoa, Jardim Botânico, Corcovado and Ipanema's beach. Locations: Rua General Garzon, 22 Penthouse Neighborhood: Jardim Botânico Phone: 2529-2357 12/5PM (Mon To Sat)
located at Gávea, more specifically Lower Gávea (known as "Baixo Gávea" or "BG"), this place is well known for its "picanha" (a special Brazilian steak cut) and was elected one of the best place to flirt, because usually on Thursday or Sunday night the young crowd gather in the middle of street drinking and mingle.. Do I need to say more??? Also, it is a great spot for lunch after the beach.. Ps: Be prepare for the long wait in order to get a table..Believe it or not is part of the charm of the place, relax and order a beer awhile you wait. Location: Praça Santos Dumont, 116 Neighborhood: Gávea Phone: 2239-7494 11h/1h (Sun To Thurs) and 11h/3h (Frid & Sat.)
Capricciosa
- Considered one of the best Pizza place in Rio, definitely, is a great choice for a Sunday Pizza. This place is so popular among the cariocas that Capricciosa has already opened 5 restaurants in the city, but the main address is the one from Jardim Botânico. Location: Rua Maria Angélica, 37 Neighborhood: Jardim Botânico Phone: 2527-2656 6PM/1AM (Mon To Sun)
- This restaurant is originally from São Paulo, but has proved to be a keeper, and the chef Carla Pernambuco is famous for its great combination and creativity. The place is cozy and yet chic, located in the heart of Dias Ferreira, Leblon, it is a great choice for a more quiet and intimate dinner. Location: Rua Dias Ferreira, 64 Neighborhood: Leblon Phone: 2540-6821 19h30/0h (Tue To Thur), 19h30/0h30 (Fri), 13h/17h e 19h30/0h30 (Sat) and 13h/23h (Sun).
- This is one of the most sophisticated restaurant in Rio located at Copacabana Palace Hotel. The chef Francesco Carli former chef of Orient Express Hotel Cipriani and Palazzo Vendramin in Venice, follows the same recipes from the Hotel Cipriani's menu. Another plus is its views of Copacabana Palace Hotel swimming pool...Also, the restaurant opens for lunch and dinner. Location: Av. Atlântica, 1702 Neighborhood: Copacabana Phone: +55 21 2545-8747 12h30/15h e 19h/0h (Mon to Thur & Sun). 12h30/15h30 e 19h/1h (Frid & Sat).
Copa Café -
This is a sophisticated and stylish Burger Joint. Their specialty, of course, is burgers, but don't full yourself ordering the traditional burger, go crazy and order the lamb Burger, and let me know, what did you think...Another suggestions are the mini-burgers as appetizers, my favorites...The drinks are great, too!! Location: Av. Atlântica, 3056 Neighborhood: Copacabana Phone: 2235-2947 19h/ 2h (Tues To Sun)
Esplanada Grill
- This place was nominated the best steak house in Rio, but don't expect to arrive to all you can eat type of place, otherwise you will be disappointed. Here, you order your meat à la carte.... The cheese breads are amazing!!! The thin sliced picanha is a must!! Location: Rua Barão da Torre, 600 Neighborhood: Ipanema Phone: 2512-2970 12h/0h (Mon To Sun) Cc.
Forneria
- well know for its great sandwiches, but my favorite dishes are the Fasano Carpaccio and the Mozzarella Raviolis... The first Forneria was opened in São Paulo, and it is a great success since its opening. Location: Rua Anibal de Medonça, 112 Neighborhood: Ipanema Phone: 2540-8045 12h/3h (Mon To Frid), 12h/4h (Frid To Sat) e 12h/2h (Sun) Cc.
- has a delicatessen in the front part, in the back a french restaurant and on the second floor more tables and a small stage for some occasional shows. Thumbs up for breakfast and brunch!! The french restaurant is great, too. Location: Av. Ataulfo de Paiva, 1251 Neighborhood: Leblon Phone: 3206-4100 8h/0h (Mon To Thur & Sun) e 8h/1h (Frid & Sat)
Gero
- it was elected the best italian restaurant of Rio, definitely, one of my favorites.. Try the carpaccios, risottos and the veal.. everything is a must!!! Hard to choose!!! Location: Rua Anibal de Mendonça, 157 Neighborhood: Ipanema 2239-8158 12h/16h e 19h/1h (Mon To Thur), 12h/16h30 e 19h/2h (Frid), 12h/2h (Sat) e 12h/0h (Sun)
- very popular among the cariocas as a lunch place and well known for its salads selections. This a good fair choice if you are not a big expender. There are several locations in Ipanema, Leblon, Jardim Botânico, Gávea, Barra, São Conrado, Botafogo and Centro Location: Rua Anibal de Mendonça, 132 Neighborhood: Ipanema Phone: 2259-3084 12h/0h (Sun To Thur) & 12h/1h (Frid & Sat)
Miss Tanaka
- a traditional japanese restaurant with a great ambiance, a backyard patio that turns the night special. Location: Rua Pacheco Leão, 758 Neighborhood: Jardim Botânico Phone: 3205-7321 19h/0h30 (Mon To Frid) & 12h/0h30 (Sat & Sun).
- the newest restaurant in Rio, it is a joint adventure of Chef Sik Chung Lam and the businessman Eike Batista. The chef Lam is the former chef of Mr. Chow in New York, so it is not a coincidence to find in the menu many of the entrees of Mr. Chow. The must have, of course, is the duck. Location: Rua Maria Angélica, 21 Neighborhood: Jardim Botânico 2286-6661 19h/0h30 (Tue To Thur), 19h/1h30 (Frid & Sat) e 12h/18h (Sun)
- I need to be honest the only special thing about this place is because it is 24 hours open and everybody ends the night there, so at 5am is full of people... Definitely an after hours hangout place and great to kill that late hungry. Location: Av. Ataulfo de Paiva, 1228 Neighborhood: Leblon 2294-0797 9h/6h (Mon To Thur & Sun) e 9h/7h (Frid & Sat)
- All you can eat Brazilian steak style and great views from the Sugar Loaf. Location:Avenida Infante Dom Henrique s/nº Neighborhood: Aterro do Flamengo Phone: 3461-9020 11h30/0h (Mon To Thurs & Sun) e 11h30/1h (Frid & Sat)
Satyricon
- If you are looking for a great seafood restaurant, this your choice. Location: Rua Barão da Torre, 192 Neighborhood: Ipanema 2521-0627 12h/1h (Mon To Frid) & 12h/0h (Sun)
- If you want to see beautiful people go to this place at any day of the week and I will always find interesting people. One of favorite in Rio!!! Location: Rua Dias Ferreira, 256, Phone: 2512-7830 e 2274-1342 . 19h/1h30 (mon To sat.) e 13h30/0h (sun.). Cc.: A, D e V.
- Traditional japanese restaurant with a brand new location. Location: Av. Prudente de Morais w/ R. Paul Redfern Neighborhood: Ipanema Phone: 2540-5100 19h/1h (Tues To Frid), 13h/1h (Sat) e 13h/0h (Sun)
- is a very small Japanese restaurant, very cozy and serves a nouvelle Japanese cuisine. I just love it!!! Location: Rua Dias Ferreira, 90 Neighborhood: Leblon Phone: 2294-2749 19h30/1h (Mon To Wed), 19h/1h (Thur), 12h/1h (Frid), 13h/1h (Sat) e 13h/0h (Sun)
- is a fusion food restaurant with a very romantic Moroccan style place. Location: Rua Joana Angélica, 40 Neighborhood: Ipanema Phone: 2247-9101
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