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Out for Dinner
Going out for a meal can be a very special moment when we travel. Rio caters to all tastes,and exploring the city's restaurants is definitely to be included on your list of things to do. Ipanema, Leblon, Copacabana, and Leme concentrate many of the best restaurants, cafes, and snack bars. Eating out in Rio is not an expensive experience. Even at the sophisticated restaurants there are dishes around US$15.A bottle of mineral water or soda goes for less than US$1, domestic beer or draft less than US$2. Expect to spend per person from US$5 to US$15 at budget restaurants and snack bars, and from US$20 to US$35 at more sophisticated restaurants. If you really work at it and order a bottle of imported wine or champagne, appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert, you may be looking at US$80 and up.
Some restaurants do not take credit cards. Ask first, to avoid any embarrassment.
Check the menus outside, before you go in. If the restaurant does not have some display with the price list (it's the law), be ready for a big surprise. The additional 10% you see at the bottom of the bill is not the tax, it's the tip. You may round up, or give a little extra if service was outstanding. If the tip is not included, give at least 10%. Locals double-check the bill, and ask when they do not understand or agree with some detail. Proceed likewise. Waiters will not bring you iced water with the menu. Order a bottle of sparkling
or non-sparkling Brazilian mineral water, which is of excellent quality. Cariocas often drink fruit juices with their meals, and they are always fresh-squeezed. Restaurants used filtered ice, so you do not have to fish the cubes out with your spoon (yikes!). Do not be paranoid, indulge. Be suspicious of steakhouse waiters that insist on offering you some pink fruit cocktail or liqueur from a tray. They are not complimentary!
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