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1. Barril 1800
- Bar and barbeque right by the beach
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- Latin American
- Brazilian
- Steakhouses
- Moderately Priced
- Zona Sul
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2. Churrascaria Carretão
- Not Just for Carnivores
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- Brazilian
- Steakhouses
- Moderately Priced
- Ipanema
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3. Simplesmente
- Late Night Drinking Den
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- Affordable
- Santa Teresa
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4. Pizzaria Rainbow
- Colorful Eats on the Beach
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- Moderately Priced
- Copacabana
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5. Bar do Arnaudo
- Hearty portions, friendly welcome
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- Latin American
- Affordable
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6. Boteco Belmonte
- Cozy Eatery
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- Cheap
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7. Beco das Sardinhas
- Happy Hour at Sardine Alley
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- Latin American
- Brazilian
- Cheap
- Centro
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8. Hideaway Pizzeria and Lounge
- Food, Drinks and Dance
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- Brazilian
- Zona Sul
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9. Bar d'Hotel
- Beautiful Views, Beautiful People
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- Italian
- Latin American
- Expensive
- Leblon
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10. Pizzaria Guanabara - Leblon
- It is a local spot in Leblon, one of the most exclusive districts in Rio de Janeiro, close to Ipanema,...
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Rio's chic, upscale restaurants are fine for a special occasion, but there are times when fun Rio de Janeiro restaurants will be much more what you are looking for. Forget stuffy service and complicated wine lists, there are many laid-back, lively places to eat in Rio where you can rest assured that your table manners won't come under scrutiny.
One good spot to drink and dine in a relaxed atmosphere is Barril 1800, which sits right in front of the beach in Ipanema, and staff won't raise an eyebrow if you enter in shorts (or sarong) and flip flops.
The new glass bar and restaurant kiosks along Copacabana beach are also nicely relaxed spots to eat and drink, and the gay-friendly Pizzeria Rainbow is one of the liveliest options.
Botecos in Rio de Janeiro are mid-way between a bar and a restaurant, and all ages gather here to eat, drink and make merry. Boteco Belmonte is a good option, while Simplesmente, in Santa Teresa, serves fairly-priced food to a late-night, lively crowd.
Also in Santa Teresa, the charmingly unpretentious Bar do Arnaudo is a great place to come with friends and share the vast portions of Northeastern food, all washed down with a large bottle of ice-cold beer to share.
Rio's churrascarias (all-you-can-eat grilled meat restaurants) are also fun, sociable spots, and Carretao is a good mid-range option that welcomes families and groups of friends.
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