Clássico Beach Club - DownWind — Restaurant in Região Geográfica Imediata do Rio de Janeiro

Best. Place. In. Rio.

Truly amazing. The view is incredible, this beach club feels like it’s a part of the beach instead of it being separate (like most other bars in Rio) making this place truly unique. No wonder it’s full 99% of the time!

The food is delicious. Ample choice of menu along with excellent ingredients makes this a great place to eat lunch at, or even just a snack. The drinks are also top notch.

The atmosphere here is quite special. The music they play is perfect (sometimes I’ve even found some live music) and it creates a happy, fun beach atmosphere which at the same time is also relaxing! I have not felt anything like this in Rio, not even in Leblon/Ipanema/Copacabana.

The staff is super nice and always at your service. Wait times can be relatively long at times but I would say that’s the least to worry about.

Prices are good - table seating is nice but to get the full vibe you need the lower seating, whether that is the beds or...

I made a reservation for a bungalow early on in my trip to celebrate my birthday, and it ended up being the highlight of my time in Rio. The view was incredible, the beach was peaceful and uncrowded, and the overall atmosphere was calm and luxurious.

Service was prompt and attentive from start to finish, and the complimentary bar was a great touch. If you're looking for a relaxing, upscale beach experience, this place is absolutely worth it. The food was delicious with a nice variety, and the staff made sure everything ran smoothly.

I enjoyed it so much that I came back a second time, even though the weather wasn’t ideal. The beach club was nearly empty that day, but the service remained top-tier. The burger and ahi tuna were amazing, and the caipirinhas were just as good as the first time — refreshing and perfectly made.

If I’d had more time, I would’ve definitely returned again. This is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a truly...

Very nice place right at the beach - for a couple of reasons. Decent food (albeit a bit pricey), good selection of juices and drinks, beer on tap, DJ playing European style lounge music. You can watch the kite surfers. Even with kids, this “cool” place is a good option, because they can play on the beach while their parents can watch them from inside the club above.

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