Eat & drink · Tapas/local
Bar Urca
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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A classic restaurant in an iconic location overlooking the bay, serving fish & crab cakes with beer.via Google
A historic bar where patrons order snacks at the counter and sit on the stone seawall across the street.
- Signature
- Codfish pastéis (savory pastries)
Reviews from Google
What an amazing experience that I had at Restaurante Urca. This restaurant is very popular in Rio. It is located in the charming Urca neighborhood, right on Rua Cândido Gaffrée. The setting is unbeatable; whether you’re sitting inside with large windows or out along the water’s edge, you get sweeping views of the bay, Sugarloaf Mountain. I prefer sitting outside along the water’sedge - the waterfront views are stunning, particularly during the sunset, an authentic experience. The foods are fresh and delicious - the menu celebrates Brazilian and Portuguese influences. The portions are generous, flavors authentic, and ingredients feel fresh. The seafood especially shines. The service was friendly, attentive, and accommodating, even when the place was crowded. The atmosphere is relaxed and perfect for a night out with friends or a romantic dinner. This place has my highest recommendation - from the moment you arrive, the combination of warm service, fresh food, and spectacular views of Guanabara Bay make it a must-visit. Suggestions: 1- Because it’s popular, arrive early to avoid long waits and crowds, or reserve ahead if you want a nice table. 2- Try the takeaway option and sit on the harbor wall for breathtaking views.
It's a great place to eat. Been going there for years but only because it's in walking distance to my dad's. Has a great view but not much atmosphere.
Could be less bright in there. Food is good. Needs a sauce , a little dry. Had better versions of both dishes. Octopus is delicious but needs a sauce Solid choice 👌 but overpriced for the quality IMO
Great food, one of the best meals I’ve had in Brazil (and ironically, one of the cheapest!). Beware that on weekends the place gets quite crowded and you will have to wait 20 - 30 minutes. But there are nice areas to walk around.
There is a dine in restaurant and a take out counter. We ordered from the takeout counter and went across the street to eat. There really were no tables or chairs, instead people used the sea wall as both. The take out counter has the usual fried pastries, but you can also order more entree type dishes. We tried something that was like a thick shrimp chowder served with rice and a fish Milanese, which was fried fish pieces with rice and a cole slaw like salad. I would say the food tasted fine, nothing to rave about necessarily. I think people go to socialize with friends, grab a drink and casual bite with the bay/water as the backdrop.