First visit and very impressed. This is a cafeteria-style Brazilian spot with a solid churrascaria…read morecounter up front. I went through the salad and hot side bar and tried a little of everything--black beans and plantains were especially good. Before checking out, I stopped at the grill for sausage, picanha, and brisket. The meat was perfect: well seasoned, tender, and clearly the highlight. Portions were generous, and the whole meal (including a tall passion fruit juice) came out to about $25, which felt like excellent value. The restaurant was clean, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Atmosphere is casual and functional rather than fancy. Pro tip: pay attention to timing--when Mass lets out nearby, it fills up fast. Highly recommend, especially for meat lovers. Come hungry. I'd absolutely return.

A very quiet place, the food was good although the rice with vegetables was a little hard maybe it…read morehad been hot for a long time. The meat was very good. The attention in the place is regular, they are not very helpful (except for the gentleman who cuts the meat) and what disappointed me a lot about the place is that there is a lot of mosco and it is really annoying to eat in such an environment, just like seeing the cashier killing them. Un lugar muy tranquilo, la comida estaba buena aunque el arroz con verduras estaba un poco duro tal vez llevaba mucho tiempo en calor. La carne estaba muy buen término. La atención en el lugar es regular, no son muy serviciales (excepto el señor que corta la carne) y lo que me decepcionó mucho del lugar es que hay mucho mosco y es realmente fastidioso comer en un ambiente así, al igual que ver la cajera matándolos.

Hands down my favorite spot in CT! They are almost always open. I go here all the time and I want…read moreto thank the owner for sharing their culture and the food. God bless the chefs and all the staff too. Yall are the best I stamp!

Came here with a friend for lunch. It's a buffet type of set up. You fill a plate with salads,…read morerice, beans, plantains or whatever and then (if you choose) go to the carving station for a choice of wings, breast, sausage, and/or picanha. The dish is weighed and you pay. Staff was helpful. Food was tasty, meats juicy. Place looks clean and it has a dining room and then a huge bar and billiards tables in the back. Small parking lot so you might have to park on the street.

Authentic Brazilian food, where the locals come to dine! This was my third time and it was…read moredelicious. We ordered the Churasco A Don, Chicken, Steak, sausage, sautéed onions, rice and beans. Everything was delicious and the service was fast and friendly. They have a nice menu with plenty of tasty selections, appetizers, dinners, cocktails and desserts! I will definitely be back.

This Brazilian place located in the heart of Bridgeport CT was a pleasant surprise while looking…read morefor a place to have lunch. Ambiance is cozy, frequented by locals that are treated like old friends by the staff. Menu is packed with traditional dishes I tried the San Rafael Parrillada, comes with a little of everything: churrasco, sausage, white rice, beans, salad and farofa. Very good and recommended. For Dessert try passion fruit mousse I need to come back and enjoy caipirinhas while watching a soccer game and get contagies by the hood vibe of Local and foreigners.

Rancho Pantanal was pretty good. Very filling. I had this and Caracas in Trumbull Mall within a day…read moreof one another so I am comparing them a little. Caracas is Venezuelan and in the mall. This spot was in its own location and it was very nice inside. We initially planned on getting food to go, but decided to stay because inside was so charming. (Pics coming soon) Loved the bacon wrapped chicken, the rice, and tried fried Yucca for the first time. (I've had it cooked differently but was never impressed). It was delicious. Oxtail was a no go. Baked chicken was good, and I was not impressed with the (well done) steak. I don't eat a lot of red meat so I was happy that i didn't layer my plate with it. Very cute spot for 2-at most 8. There was a birthday party going on in a corner. Nothing super special, they sang happy birthday. No big deal. I wasn't wowed by anything, but I was absolutely not disappointed. It was a really good casual dinner spot.

Was in the area and I had a strong need for a "Carnivore lunch", so I stopped at Rancho Pantanal…read more Filled up a takeout container with just meats -- chicken, steak and sausage. Went back out to my vehicle to consume my lunch. Honestly, I was underwhelmed with my takeout. The meats were on the dry side and salty tasting, the only real flavor I could detect was charcoal. Fortunately, I grabbed a bit of BBQ sauce, that helped, but quality cooked meat never requires sauce to be edible, sorry. That's my review, a weak 3 Star Rating, IMO. Doubtful I'll ever make a return visit, but it is also because I live on the other side of the state.

Really not clean , really loud. You have to shovel the snow out the ground after it falls. There's…read moreonly street parking and way too many cars on the road. I can't drive to get to school and work in the morning.

I haven't been so impressed by a restaurant for a long time! We went in on a whim looking for…read moreBrazilian/Portugese in Bridgeport and was immediately greeted by a friendly server. The a la carte menu is in Portugese and it looks like most patrons eating there do speak the language so it's probably authentic? The buffet had an assortment of delicacies and you can pick and choose whatever you want (priced per plate, not totally sure the full pricing structure but the small to go box was $10 and I think the medium was $14?), so we got to try some tasty pork bean stew with bacon & tripe, ribs, etc. Regret not trying the chicken dishes too as they look great. Staff was friendly, welcoming and very helpful when we asked what was in each dish. Would most definitely come back again!

Wanted to try something new! My first Portugese restaurant. I love how they have a bar, restaurant,…read moreand venue. All together but separate. We started with a red Portugese wine. It was so tasty and they gave a great pour! For my entree, I ordered the Peito de frango mocombique - which is chicken breast served in a spicy sauce. The sides were rice and French fries. The chicken was not spicy at all, but it was moist and very flavorful. The ff and rice were really good, too. Would definitely order this dish again. My friend ordered the bacalhau a bras - which is COD fish Braz style. It was chopped up and served with egg and sautéed onions. It was tasty! Could have used more seasoning or salt. But she did enjoy it! The restaurant itself is beautiful and calm. The server was great! We really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back.

It was a long time since I had dined at Omanel. It was one of my mom's favorites. We had the…read moregarlic soup, cod with potatoes and egg, trout stuffed with crab meat and vino verde wine. It was all very delicious. Just as I remembered. The service is always friendly. We ate all the Portuguese rolls too. My friend took food home for the next day. The lovely roses on every table are much appreciated. Bom apetite!

The food came out pretty quick, I thought it was slightly over priced, and I was right…read more.. The service was great! And the vibe is good too. I ordered a Medium Steak. (Most cooks tend to cook it Medium rare anyways) Had to take it to go. Steak came out damn near well done. I told myself if it's good I'll come back. If it's not...I'll just go somewhere else. Looks like I'm going somewhere else next time.

We had a nice large round table for the 6 of us. The food was delicious, however, a bit too salty…read more Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meal. The server was excellent and it wasn't too noisy for a Saturday night.

Very impressed with the food at this restaurant. My 3 kids and I enjoyed a great lunch here. I…read morehad the Brazilian steak and cheese. It was very good and the Portuguese roll added a nice difference compared to the typical "grinder" this would be served on at other restaurants. One of my kids had the Brazilian fried rice and really enjoyed that. My second child had the Carbonara which was excellent (I tried it as well). My third child had the crispy chicken sandwich and really enjoyed that. Service was quick and friendly. If I am ever in the area, I would certainly dine here again.

I had a wonderful meal here tonight. This is a Brazilian restaurant. I enjoyed the art work on the…read morewalls that paid tribute to Brazilian culture. The decor was black, gold and white. It felt chic with black linens and tea ligt candles on each table. They had light music playing. I truly enjoyed the ambiance. The bar manager and the bartender were extremely attentive. Introducing themselves and checking on us often. We had the Pastel which are empanadas. We tried the beef, chicken with cheese and cheese only. My favorite was the beef along with the tasty srichacha mayo sauce it came with. We also had the steak tacos. The meat was scrumptious. The bar manager suggested the Strawberry Passionfruit Mojito which was divine. Finally, we had the flan for dessert. It was so creamy and delectable. We went for happy hour and the price could not be beaten. Everything tasted delicious, had quality ingredients and was plated nicely. The customer service was spectacular. I could become a regular here.

It is the third time I went to this store, and they always give me back the wrong change, I have…read more checked with my family members and they said they have also suffered this scam, it's like the employees are specifically told to give the wrong change. I am furious at this situation. The last time I went to this store I made a $23 dollar purchase, and the gave a $50 dollar bill, the person only gave me $17 dollars in return, so they took $10 dollars. very sad with this situation.

Great place to pick up Brazilian goodies, groceries and baked goods. I have tried a few so far and…read moreloving it. The coxinha balls (made from mashed potato filled with chicken meat and the Brazilian version of a cream cheese) are da bomb! 1 is enough to fill you up and much more nutritious and cost a lot less than the price of a happy meal from that chain fast food at the end of the block. Picked up some corn bread/ pudding/ cake, freshly made at its clean premises and it was a hit at work. Would definitely return here to pick up more if in the area. Staff is friendly. Prices are very affordable. Knowledge of Portuguese language handy but not required. :-)