A stop at Arataca is almost mandatory. At night the action goes on. Pizza Park attract a mixed crowd with jam sessions and honest food. 32 Right across from Cobal you will find Plataforma, another Rio tradition. On the ground floor there is a celebrated steakhouse, that was one of Tom Jobim's favorites.
Portions are big enough for two.
On the second floor there is a samba show for tourists with mulata dancers. After Sargentelli's Oba Oba closed down this is the only mulata show in town happening on a regular basis. Scala - Av. The two-story club has also been used as a bingo casino at times, and on weekends there's always something happening. It is right across from DEAT, the colorful tourist police precinct.