Espaço Zé Maria
8.0Locals Score / 10#4 of 16 Restaurants in Rio de Janeiro
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Known forseafoodlocal-favoriteno-frillsauthentic
A beloved institution for traditional carioca seafood, Espaço Zé Maria is famous for its boisterous, generous fish and shellfish dishes that represent Rio's coastal cooking at its most honest. The moqueca and the fried fish platters are the things to order. It is a no-frills, loud, joyful place where locals go to eat well without pretension. Getting there requires some effort but regulars consider it worth every minute.
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| Last verified | July 14, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.0/10- Value8.5
- Iconic6.0
- Excellence8.0
- Crowd level8.0
- Authenticity9.0
- Accessibility5.0
Nearby in Ask Rio de Janeiro
- Museu Histórico NacionalMuseum120.19 km · 1502 min walk
- Museu do Amanhã (Museum of Tomorrow)Attraction120.35 km · 1504 min walk
- Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do Amanhã)Museum120.39 km · 1505 min walk
- Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR)Museum120.73 km · 1509 min walk
- Centro (Downtown Rio)Neighborhood120.86 km · 1511 min walk
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