What we do ?
Welcome to Copacabana where we offer delicious Brazilian BBQ & Entertainment every FRIDAY and SATURDAY nights.
(We do open some public holidays and extra nights over Christmas period,
while we can help you with your own special function any night.)
Our DANCE CLASSES and BAR are currently Wednesday nights, "Stay tuned for new dates".
Please check our EVENTS section for more information
Fridays and Saturdays Dinner
Guests commence dinner by helping themselves to our delicious selection of fresh salads and assorted hot dishes from our buffet (guaranteed freshly made on the day).
There’s yummy, salsas and sauces to choose from too.
Once guests are seated back at their tables our Gauchos (meat waiters) traditionally table serve you our 8 sumptuous choices of barbequed meats;
served progressively and until you say…no more!!
A choice from our homemade desserts finishes your meal with something sweet.
Check out the details of all our Barbequed meats, buffet selections and desserts below.
Once dinner is done get ready for an exciting night of entertainment!
Itinerary
FRIDAY
7:00pm - Doors open
9:00pm - Soloist/Introductory Show/dance class (varies weekly)
9:45pm - Live band starts up and sets the rhythm
10:30pm - Spectacular Floorshow
12:15am - DJ continues
03:00am - Close
SATURDAY
6:30pm - Lounge bar opens
7:30pm - Doors open
9:00pm - Soloist/Introductory Show/dance class (varies weekly)
9:45pm - Live band starts up and sets the rhythm
10:45pm - Spectacular Floorshow
12:30am - DJ continues
03:00am - Close
* Times here are a guide only and are subject to change with special dates or events
Prices
Dinner and Live Entertainment
$55 per person FRIDAY
$65 per person SATURDAY
Warm up with our hearty 'Feijoada'
Traditional Brazilian black beans and pork stew
LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH
(as part of our churrascaria menu)
$55 per person SUNDAY – THURSDAY
$69 per person FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
FROM 30th November
$55 per person SUNDAY – THURSDAY
$75 per person FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS
*Prices are subject to change for special dates or events
Our Barbecue
All our meats are marinated with our own special marinates filled with flavoursome herbs & garlic and flavour! Slow cooked in our Churrascaria oven and finished over charcoal to ensure delicious taste!
Our B.B.Q
Table served
*Please note our dishes are subject to change without notice although we do our best to keep our menu information as current as possible.
Hot dishes from our buffet
*Please note our dishes are subject to change without notice although we do our best to keep our menu information as current as possible.
Our menu
Help yourself in our buffet
Cold dishes from our buffet
Salads
Are you a vegetarian?
Vegetarians, look no further than our extensive buffet which is all meat free (some seafood in salads)
and let us know at the time of your booking so that a delicious vegetarian dish can be prepared from the kitchen.
*vegans: vegan dishes are also available
Special diet or allergies?
Let us know your requirements or restrictions at the time of your booking so we can be prepared on the night
our chefs can advise you on the suitable foods to have or avoid.
Our Desserts
Pick one of the four desserts reccomended by our brazilian Chef
Desserts
Choose your favourite dessert
*Please note our dishes are subject to change without notice although we do our best to keep our menu information as current as possible.
Beverages
Choose your drinks from our menu or ask for our bar staff reccomendation
Beverages
Choose your favourite drink
Copacabana offers an extensive range of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages including a huge selection of cocktails including traditional favorites as well as traditional Brazilian "Caipirinha" made from Brazilian sugar cane spirit, crushed limes, sugar and ice! Our beers and ciders are available on tap and bottled with choices from all over the world. We also offer extensive, affordable good quality wines; Australian, New Zealand and international choices. For our full menu click here. For our drink package options click here.
Dance Classes
Do you like dance? Come to have fun and learn with us !
Tuesdays - Dance Classes Bachata Corazon
Information
6:30pm to 7:15pm - Bachata Level 1
7:15pm to 8:15pm - Bachata Level 2
8:15pm to 9:15pm - Bachata Level 3
9:15pm till late - More than 3 hours Social Dancing
Cost
fee: $10 to $15
Social dancing ( Saturday )
Stay tuned for new dates
SATURDAY NIGHTS HELLO LOVERS OF CUBAN AND LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC AND DANCE
DON'T MISS OUR SOCIAL DANCING EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE FAMOUS CONGA ROOM
( COPACABANA ) 139 SMITH STREET - FITZROY
STARTS AT 8:00PM
Our gallery
Make online reservation
Booking a table online is easy
Reservation info
This is a preliminary booking and it needs to be confirmed by our staff. VOUCHERS or GIFT PRESENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR ONLINE BOOKINGS. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT TO CHECK AVAILABILITY
Our contacts
Where to find us
Our location
Contact info
(Stop 15, Tram 86 from Bourke St, City)
Copacabana International - Melbourne - Fitzroy
Events
Floorshows
Capoeira Samba Show presents you with an exciting display of authentic Brazilian dance.
Watch the amazing Capoeiristas as they fly through the air with somersaults and spins.
Experience the sizzling sounds of Samba and Lambada and allow your senses to be awakened by live Batucada.
Capoeira Samba Show led by Mestre Val Boa Morte (Filhos da Bahia Capoeira)has been performing and teaching in Melbourne and throughout Australia for the last 17 years.
Naturally Mestre Val is from Salvador, Bahia.
Capoeira Samba Show offer performances for private functions and also workshops and private tuition.
Contact: EDVAL SANTOS - Phone: (03) 9416 2161 | 0448 801 192 Email: mestrevalboamorte@hotmail.com
Katumba provides a energy packed show of salsa, samba, hip hop, even a touch of rap, Brazilian ashe and more.
Contact: MICHAEL 0414 564 371 Website: www.katumba.com.au
Fabio and Ana are regular performers at Copacabana…
you can often catch them early in the night wizzing around the floor performing their sensual and breathtaking tango moves.
Contact: www.roblesdance.com - (03) 9489 5200 456 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy North
Latin Bands
Copacabana has long since been the stage for many of Melbourne's most notable Latin Bands. All bands perform a fabulous mix of traditional and modern latin as well as a few English numbers thrown in as well!!(with an accent of course!). Whether you like sitting back and taking in the sounds or working out with your dance moves on the dance floor all our bands guarantee great entertainment. Check out our roster below to find out who is playing here next!
Hen's / Buck's night?
The best hen’s/buck's night ever!
Exotic, hot and delicious latin american fun!
Your hen’s/buck's night will commence with a complimentary blushing bride cocktail for the hen (15+ people)
followed by brazilian churrascaria and entertainment until 3am!
Wedding?
Looking for somewhere unique and with a little more pazazz than your everyday Reception Venue?
Copacabana has the capacity to provide an amazing venue for your wedding celebration...
Whether it’s for a smaller more intimate wedding party in our beautiful ambient lounge or something bigger the main room has it all.
Formal, informal, stand-up cocktail, sit down dinner… Band music, Dj music, with show, without show...
We can offer you all the options and tailor make your special day…
Or night! And best of all our prices are the BEST in town.
Cake?
Working together with you to create a cake that reflects your special occasion,
Little Miss Marzipan guarantees that your cake will taste as wonderful as it looks.
so all that you have to do is decide on a design and flavour and we will take care of the rest.
We will also liaise with you regarding when you would like your cake presented
and then serve your cake for you and your guests to enjoy.
www.littlemissmarzipan.com.au
Call Kay on 0412 787 557
Frequently Asked Questions
A. Dinner opening times Friday and Saturday are from 7.30pm while we normally open our Ipanema Lounge earlier for pre-dinner drinks. When open on week nights we are generally open from 7pm.
Q. WHAT IS THE CONGA ROOM?
A. We have our Conga room open for Dance Classes from Tuesdays to Thursdays.
Q. DO WE CATER FOR VEGETARIANS?
A. Yes, we have an extensive & delicious selection of meat-free salads and hot dishes such as mixed vegetables, rice, etc. If we are made aware of a vegetarian request at the time of booking we can also arrange a tasty vegetarian dish from the kitchen.
Q. DO WE CATER FOR VEGANS?
A. Yes, we have plenty of vegan dishes available on our salad bar and hot dish selection.
Q. DO WE CATER FOR CELIACS?
A. Yes, most salads and hot dishes on our buffet our gluten free and are labelled to indicate the ingredients. Generally 4 to 5 of our meats are also gluten free so there is still plenty of variety... Just ask staff on the day to confirm your suitable meats.
Q. WHAT IS YOUR DRESS CODE?
A. We do not enforce a strict dress code while we do ask for patrons to be neatly and tidily dressed. Smart casual is recommended. Denim and collarless shirts are allowed while avoid thongs, runners/sneakers, men’s shorts above the knee, singlets or beanies.
Q. CAN YOU GET TO COPACABANA BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT?
A. Yes, the no. 86 tram runs from Bourke street in the city and stops around 100m from our entrance; it departs directly across the road.
Q. ARE CHILDREN OR UNDERAGE ALLOWED?
A. Yes, we are a family friendly restaurant and all ages are welcome although under 18s must be accompanied by an adult (at least 25yrs or guardian). Our staff are RSA trained so will not serve underage at the bars. Children are welcome all night!
Q. WHAT NIGHT’S DO YOU OPEN?
A. We open for dinner & entertainment Friday & Saturdays at this time of year and other nights over long weekends & public holidays. We do open 7 nights during our Christmas period. We also open our bar & run dance classes - Wed, Thurs & Friday