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What a great experience. Went for lunch and the food was amazing. There is so much to choose from. The salad bar was huge and with everything looking so good it was hard not to taste a bit of everything. The service was excellent. The staff was always making sure that I had what I liked. My favorite cut of beef was the skirt steak. It had a great flavor and was very tender. I would return.
Look they even have a sushi station with the salmon slabs cut infront of you while they make the sushi. They also have fresh and I mean fresh oysters. In these places, the buffet is typically exceptional and this lives up to expectation as for the meats I have zero complaints all great. It's hard to dissect every cut but even if you are a vegetarian you'll have plenty of options here. Special mention however to both lamb with the mint Jelly and the Amazon white fish. Why 4 stars - the space is awkward and that takes away from the presentation and there is a distinct pause between rounds of meat when they come. It's a long wait till the next round.
Two words: MEAT SWEATS! I had never experienced this culinary physical sensation before, until I dined at the Churrascaria Palace. My travel companions and I ate at a few Brazilian steakhouses while in Rio de Janeiro (when in "Rome" am I right?) - and Churrascaria was absolutely the best. The interior actually did have a palatial style, with cream colored leather booths, walls of wine, wood features, and lots of natural light. There were also some more casual elements, like paintings of famous diners who had eaten there and murals of Brazilian trees etched into the walls of the buffet. Now, on to the food - it was fantastic! You will definitely not leave hungry at all, because the gauchos (the servers who bring around the skewers and platters of meat) were not in short supply. We barely got one piece of meat from a server, when another one popped up right behind them with another cut of meat. The meat itself was such high quality. We didn't get one piece of meat that was cold, stringy, overly-chewy, or anything negative at all. It's very obvious that they source only the finest meats. They also had a salad bar for a little bit of lighter fare. It had a lot of different salads, sides, dressings, and even a few pieces of meat there too, like deli slices along with cheese you could grab. With the great service, wonderful quality and quantity of meats, and the fun atmosphere, you would think this would cost an arm and a leg for all you can eat meat and sides, but it's actually also very affordable when compared to our Brazilian steakhouses in the US. We paid only about $40 USD per person! If you are in Rio and want to try a true Brazilian steakhouse at a fraction of the price you find in the US, definitely give Churrascaria Palace a try.
All you can eat steak house. It was a lot like the ones you would find in the United States. Looks very fancy inside. The knifes need to be sharper to cut certain meats. You buy your own drinks and desserts. The service was amazing the staff was always around constantly checking on us at the table. The food was alright not amazing but there was one or two cuts of steak I did like. The fish my colleague had said was not good at all. Walking distance from sugar loaf and the beach. Price was about $65 US dollars.
My cousin had made reservations for us to have lunch at Churrascaria Palace after we visited Christ the Redeemer and right before we were gonna go up Sugarloaf Mountain. All the makings for a great day out in Rio! Since we had a reservation we had no issues getting a table (duh!). But surprisingly the place had a good amount of diners at 2PM on a Monday. I imagine it can get pretty busy during peak hours. The meats that stand out in my mind are: lamb with mint jelly (an amazing pairing), beef ribs (SO tender and rich...almost TOO rich), and the fish. The lamb had that distinct taste so that you know it's lamb. It was kind of earthy and kind of gamey, but in a good way. The mint jelly complemented the lamb perfectly with its freshness. I opted to have the lamb 3 times during my dining experience. Beef ribs have got to be one of my favorite cuts at rodizio and the beef ribs at Churrascaria Palace lived up to that reputation. They were amazingly tender and the right amount of salty. That saltiness really cut the fatty flavor but that fat just makes the meat taste oh-so rich. The fish was really good (not better than picanha or skirt steak though) and that stood out to me because I don't think I've ever had fish at rodizio before. It was cooked really well and the meat was nice and thick. It really felt like I was eating a steak of fish. I usually like my fish to be a little flaky but this one was dense. I liked it. There are plenty of other meats going around and they were all cooked perfectly. My dining party each ordered a dessert and they were all delicious. I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. Truthfully, I wish I had gotten more from the buffet. However there was enough meat going around that I was absolutely STUFFED without having to get up. I'm sure this review is colored by my experiences before and after the restaurant, but isn't that what dining on vacation is about? I would love to go back to Churrascaria Palace.
This is an all you can eat Brazilian style steakhouse. There is a self-serve salad bar that offers different salads, vegetables, soup, fruits, shrimps, oysters, sushi and many more things to choose from. While you are eating, someone goes from table to table with different kind of meat. You can have as much as you want. There are different cuts of beef, and lamb, chicken, ribs, sausages. There is so much food that one cannot taste everything being offered. Everything I tasted was excellent.
Our guided tour's farewell dinner was here. Our group of 34 were in seated in one of the private dining rooms. I've eaten at Brazilian churrascarias in the Bay Area but this was my first in Brazil. I had high expectations. To be honest I thought ones at home were better. A bowl of warm cheese balls were brought to our table. Very good. That and my dish of ice cream for dessert was what I liked most about dinner. The usual protocol is to start with the salad bar. This was the case here. Also there was a Brazilian sushi chef. Various sushi rolls, hand rolls, and a little sashimi. Needless to say I had too much sushi. While I'm still working on my plate, they start with the various meats including a sausage and a huge fried fish ball. Everything was salty. Unlike at home where you have the coaster - green for go, red for stop, the meat came coming. I didn't eat much meat as my 20 minutes came sooner than later. I'm full. I kept pushing the meat to the side. No beef hearts. Only chicken. And salty. My suggestion is to eat very little from the salad bar so you'll have room for the meats. Somewhat disappointing overall experience.
Located near Copacabana beach this churrascaria got my attention for their excellent reviews on Yelp. We visited around 4pm with no reversation. The place was almost empty due to the odd timing for dinner. The interior was nice, clean, and cool with air conditioning. The service was top notch with used plates replaced with clean ones constantly. The food was excellent. If you like meat this is the place for you. The only reason for the 4 star rating, not five star, is due to the pricing. It is expensive but definitely worth a visit.
Great service. Old style steak house ambiance minus the white table cloth. The place was packed and the hostess was kind enough to find a table for one. Noticed a lot of tourists like myself and even a large tour group. Salad bar was ok. Wide sampling of cuts. They had pork, chicken and fish as well. Giving 4 stars primarily on service. Being from Texas, I'm spoiled on really good quality of beef.
Best tip is to arrive early for dinner (before 6:30 pm) and get a table in the back. That's where all the carvers come out of the kitchen. I thought they had a great selection of meats. I also enjoyed the salad bar, which has everything you could imagine. I was especially pleased with the sushi, sashimi, and oysters and the half shell. That's not something I usually find in these kind of restaurants. The cost for the experience is high, but it is good value for money.
Came here early Sunday night while on vacation. I'm Brazil. Place was recommended by a tour guide and a couple of people on this tour. We made reservations and was going to change it for layers, but there was nothing available. We got there and were seated immediately in the back room. The waiter explained the concept and process and took our drink orders. We tried a few things on the buffet and had no complaints about the selections. Service was really good, and the waiters 6 by frequently with a great selection of meat and seafood. Ambiance, typically strsl house, white table cloth atmosphere
3 months ago
3 months ago
What a great experience. Went for lunch and the food was amazing. There is so much to choose from. The salad bar was huge and with everything looking so good it was hard not to taste a bit of everything. The service was excellent. The staff was always making sure that I had what I liked. My favorite cut of beef was the skirt steak. It had a great flavor and was very tender. I would return. read more
Look they even have a sushi station with the salmon slabs cut infront of you while they make the sushi. They also have fresh and I mean fresh oysters. In these places, the buffet is typically exceptional and this lives up to expectation as for the meats I have zero complaints all great. It's hard to dissect every cut but even if you are a vegetarian you'll have plenty of options here. Special mention however to both lamb with the mint Jelly and the Amazon white fish. Why 4 stars - the space is awkward and that takes away from the presentation and there is a distinct pause between rounds of meat when they come. It's a long wait till the next round. read more
Two words: MEAT SWEATS! I had never experienced this culinary physical sensation before, until I dined at the Churrascaria Palace. My travel companions and I ate at a few Brazilian steakhouses while in Rio de Janeiro (when in "Rome" am I right?) - and Churrascaria was absolutely the best. The interior actually did have a palatial style, with cream colored leather booths, walls of wine, wood features, and lots of natural light. There were also some more casual elements, like paintings of famous diners who had eaten there and murals of Brazilian trees etched into the walls of the buffet. Now, on to the food - it was fantastic! You will definitely not leave hungry at all, because the gauchos (the servers who bring around the skewers and platters of meat) were not in short supply. We barely got one piece of meat from a server, when another one popped up right behind them with another cut of meat. The meat itself was such high quality. We didn't get one piece of meat that was cold, stringy, overly-chewy, or anything negative at all. It's very obvious that they source only the finest meats. They also had a salad bar for a little bit of lighter fare. It had a lot of different salads, sides, dressings, and even a few pieces of meat there too, like deli slices along with cheese you could grab. With the great service, wonderful quality and quantity of meats, and the fun atmosphere, you would think this would cost an arm and a leg for all you can eat meat and sides, but it's actually also very affordable when compared to our Brazilian steakhouses in the US. We paid only about $40 USD per person! If you are in Rio and want to try a true Brazilian steakhouse at a fraction of the price you find in the US, definitely give Churrascaria Palace a try. read more
9 months ago
All you can eat steak house. It was a lot like the ones you would find in the United States. Looks very fancy inside. The knifes need to be sharper to cut certain meats. You buy your own drinks and desserts. The service was amazing the staff was always around constantly checking on us at the table. The food was alright not amazing but there was one or two cuts of steak I did like. The fish my colleague had said was not good at all. Walking distance from sugar loaf and the beach. Price was about $65 US dollars. read more
1 year ago
My cousin had made reservations for us to have lunch at Churrascaria Palace after we visited Christ the Redeemer and right before we were gonna go up Sugarloaf Mountain. All the makings for a great day out in Rio! Since we had a reservation we had no issues getting a table (duh!). But surprisingly the place had a good amount of diners at 2PM on a Monday. I imagine it can get pretty busy during peak hours. The meats that stand out in my mind are: lamb with mint jelly (an amazing pairing), beef ribs (SO tender and rich...almost TOO rich), and the fish. The lamb had that distinct taste so that you know it's lamb. It was kind of earthy and kind of gamey, but in a good way. The mint jelly complemented the lamb perfectly with its freshness. I opted to have the lamb 3 times during my dining experience. Beef ribs have got to be one of my favorite cuts at rodizio and the beef ribs at Churrascaria Palace lived up to that reputation. They were amazingly tender and the right amount of salty. That saltiness really cut the fatty flavor but that fat just makes the meat taste oh-so rich. The fish was really good (not better than picanha or skirt steak though) and that stood out to me because I don't think I've ever had fish at rodizio before. It was cooked really well and the meat was nice and thick. It really felt like I was eating a steak of fish. I usually like my fish to be a little flaky but this one was dense. I liked it. There are plenty of other meats going around and they were all cooked perfectly. My dining party each ordered a dessert and they were all delicious. I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. Truthfully, I wish I had gotten more from the buffet. However there was enough meat going around that I was absolutely STUFFED without having to get up. I'm sure this review is colored by my experiences before and after the restaurant, but isn't that what dining on vacation is about? I would love to go back to Churrascaria Palace. read more
This is an all you can eat Brazilian style steakhouse. There is a self-serve salad bar that offers different salads, vegetables, soup, fruits, shrimps, oysters, sushi and many more things to choose from. While you are eating, someone goes from table to table with different kind of meat. You can have as much as you want. There are different cuts of beef, and lamb, chicken, ribs, sausages. There is so much food that one cannot taste everything being offered. Everything I tasted was excellent. read more
1 year ago
Our guided tour's farewell dinner was here. Our group of 34 were in seated in one of the private dining rooms. I've eaten at Brazilian churrascarias in the Bay Area but this was my first in Brazil. I had high expectations. To be honest I thought ones at home were better. A bowl of warm cheese balls were brought to our table. Very good. That and my dish of ice cream for dessert was what I liked most about dinner. The usual protocol is to start with the salad bar. This was the case here. Also there was a Brazilian sushi chef. Various sushi rolls, hand rolls, and a little sashimi. Needless to say I had too much sushi. While I'm still working on my plate, they start with the various meats including a sausage and a huge fried fish ball. Everything was salty. Unlike at home where you have the coaster - green for go, red for stop, the meat came coming. I didn't eat much meat as my 20 minutes came sooner than later. I'm full. I kept pushing the meat to the side. No beef hearts. Only chicken. And salty. My suggestion is to eat very little from the salad bar so you'll have room for the meats. Somewhat disappointing overall experience. read more
4 months ago
Nice selection but some of the different or premium cuts that they adversed were request only and took forever to get. The seafood soup on the buffet was amazing, which was the only thing I ate on the buffet because I was there for the meat. read more
2 years ago
Located near Copacabana beach this churrascaria got my attention for their excellent reviews on Yelp. We visited around 4pm with no reversation. The place was almost empty due to the odd timing for dinner. The interior was nice, clean, and cool with air conditioning. The service was top notch with used plates replaced with clean ones constantly. The food was excellent. If you like meat this is the place for you. The only reason for the 4 star rating, not five star, is due to the pricing. It is expensive but definitely worth a visit. read more
Great service. Old style steak house ambiance minus the white table cloth. The place was packed and the hostess was kind enough to find a table for one. Noticed a lot of tourists like myself and even a large tour group. Salad bar was ok. Wide sampling of cuts. They had pork, chicken and fish as well. Giving 4 stars primarily on service. Being from Texas, I'm spoiled on really good quality of beef. read more
Best tip is to arrive early for dinner (before 6:30 pm) and get a table in the back. That's where all the carvers come out of the kitchen. I thought they had a great selection of meats. I also enjoyed the salad bar, which has everything you could imagine. I was especially pleased with the sushi, sashimi, and oysters and the half shell. That's not something I usually find in these kind of restaurants. The cost for the experience is high, but it is good value for money. read more
9 months ago
Came here early Sunday night while on vacation. I'm Brazil. Place was recommended by a tour guide and a couple of people on this tour. We made reservations and was going to change it for layers, but there was nothing available. We got there and were seated immediately in the back room. The waiter explained the concept and process and took our drink orders. We tried a few things on the buffet and had no complaints about the selections. Service was really good, and the waiters 6 by frequently with a great selection of meat and seafood. Ambiance, typically strsl house, white table cloth atmosphere read more
10 months ago
Great food and service. Just wish they had a grilled veggie like asparagus or something other than a salad. read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
Churrascaria Palace is a Brazilian BBQ restaurant in the Copacabana neighborhood of Rio. Kamilla, the hostess greeted us with a smile and spoke perfect English. She explained the menu and seated us right away. Our waiter was friendly and took our drink order right away. The salad bar was small but had lots of good choices. The Gauchos, the guys that bring the meat spits around to the table, came in rapid fire, offering us great choices of meat. Most were very good. The first round or two they came often, then they needed to be called to get their attention. The caipirinha drinks were two of the best we have had in Brazil. I would highly recommend that you start with one of these, if you like them. Overall, I would rate the meal as 5 stars. We would definitely visit again! read more
We had a group dinner here during our first night in Rio. The space was warm and inviting with plenty of room for many tables and seating, along with an upstairs area. In the center there was a buffet with a plethora of options. For the meat, waiters came around and cut it in front of us. I tried both the fresh Passionfruit and Mango juices. I preferred the Passionfruit one, as it was lightly sweet, tangy, and oh so refreshing. The Mango one was decent, but too pulpy for me. At the buffet, there was warm cheese bread, prosciutto and other meats, bread, cheese, seafood soup, veggie soup, salad bar, crab cakes, sausage, potatoes cooked in different ways, risotto, various veggie dishes, curries, yuca fries, sushi (including vegetarian), and more. Everything was quite flavorful and tasty. Out of the meat, my favorite was the prime rib, which was tender and well seasoned. The steak was also delicious and very juicy, succulent. I also enjoyed the lamb and pork. For dessert, we were served fruit with vanilla ice cream. I had asked for coffee, hoping I would be able to get it with my dessert, but it is customary for it to be given after. The coffee was wonderful, rich and smooth. Service was pretty good. Our waiters were friendly and attentive. read more
5 months ago
I was on tour in Rio and the welcome dinner was held at this restaurant. WhileI don't eat meat, there's plenty to eat at the salad bar. Plus they bring to the table cheese bread and cassava. The salad bar in itself has a big variety of items. I aye smoked salmon, hearts of palm, and garlic bread. I saw sushi but didn't get any. Meat is brought to your table and includes fish which I had. I had a refreshing passion fruit juice. For dessert we were served fruit salad topped with a vanilla ice cream. On the wall is a mural of famous Bossa Nova artists. Great restaurant for tourists. read more
We recently visited this Brazilian steakhouse and I have to say it 100% exceeds expectations. This was a fancy establishment, and the service was top-notch. Their buffet bar has some really good options. My favorite from there would have to be the sushi. It was surprisingly tasty and flavorful and fresh. Of course we came for the meat. Everything was cooked to your order and was absolutely delicious. This was the first Brazilian steakhouse that offered ribeye and short rib with their Buffet. This was definitely what stood out to me the most, and separated them from other steakhouses. Highly recommend! read more
8 months ago
3 years ago
This place was incredible. On our first day in Brazil, I decided to take myself and the family to this restaurant. The hostess was equal parts charming and equal parts gracious. We started the meal with the salad part. The variety and the quality was top-notch. We had to make two trips to sample almost every item offered. Do yourself a favor and get the sashmi. The fish was fresh and tender. I had this fire-seared salmon. It was out of this world. Plus the carpaccio. Fantastic! I was shocked that we still had room for the meats. The picanhas was so tender and well-seasoned. Sirloin, prime rib, chicken, pork belly were all spot-on. The beef rib was a showstopper for me. Someone mentioned it was something out of the Flintstones cartoon. One negative note though, the fish on the skewer was a bit too dry for me. It was flaky like a Chilean sea bass but had none of the moistness. Overall, great experience and great service. I had Brazilian bbq before but in New York and New Jersey. This is by far, the best I ever had. Highly recommend it. read more
2 years ago
Experience: My husband and I made reservations to eat here during our first evening in Rio. Wow wow wow. We made reservations for 7pm on a Tuesday evening. Since we went during off season, their Spring, we didn't have any issues making a reservation. When we arrived we were kindly greeted and immediately seated in the back room. It wasn't crowded, perhaps on the emptier side, but this was the perfect situation for us. We paid 215 Brazilian Real (around $44) for the buffet with meat. We each got a wine and shared a dessert. For roughly $60 each we ate like royals and weren't rushed. It was an amazing experience that I highly recommend everyone to try when in Rio. Food/ Drinks: We paid for the buffet and meat. The buffet was marvelous. It ranged from an array of cheeses, nuts, olives, pastas, seafood, sushi. traditional Brazilian beans, stews, and veggies, etc. One could easily fill up and leave satisfied with the buffet. We felt, to get the full experience, that we had to have the meet. I've never had so many different cuts of high quality meat. Decadent, savory, perfectly cooked. Wow. My favorite was the butterfly picanha. Parking: This is located in the touristy part of the city, walking distance from Copacabana Beach. Our walk from the hotel was about 6 minutes. Walking back was great after a heavier meal. If you can, just enjoy the walk over, even if it's 30 minutes or more. Worth it. Verdict: Easy 5 stars, the food was delicious, experience was wonderful, price point was fantastic, staff was friendly. Go. read more
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1 year ago
Churrascaria Palace was recommended to me by a local tour guide via Trip Advisor. And I'm so glad it didn't disappoint! I've had a long day in the airport and barely ate except for some crackers so I was famished by the time I touched down in Rio. For R $169 (Brazilian real equivalent to about $30 USD), you get your fill of Brazilian rodizio. Think of it as like Fogo De Chao or Espetus in the US but of course, would you pass on experiencing legit churrascaria when in Brazil?! The buffet includes all the meats (you can scan QR code on the menu if you need it in English and order the ones you like best). Otherwise, the servers will just come to your table offering you slices of meat unless you say "não". I tried all of it but the one that I had a soft spot for were the ostrich and picanha. Im not sure about the other one (correct me if I'm wrong since I couldn't really understand Portuguese - Google Translate is my friend) but I think I heard the server say "skirt steak". But...I didn't see that on the menu so it must be the shoulder steak. All those juicy tenderness paired with a glass of wine (Malbec) for me was perfection. For starters, they'll explain the menu process - basically you can order / all you can eat style when it comes to the starters, entrees, sushi and meat. Desserts and drinks are extra. Being that it's my first time in Brazil, I also had to try the cãju caipirinha. Not a big drinker so it was strong for me!! No wonder it's the Brazil's national cocktail! Cãju, which I only learned of today, is a cashew nut fruit originally grown in northeastBrazil. It kind of looks almost like a flan when made into a drink. But add "cachaça" or sugarcane liquor and more sugar and voila! You get to have a caipirinha :) Anyway, service was superb and the people were very friendly too! The service or "serviço" charge is already baked into the bill - but I was surprised that with all that I ordered, I only paid $47 USD. Even though there's a service charge included, totally up to you and depends on how generous you are with tipping if you want to give more which is ideal but you don't have to. I don't regret making Churrascaria the first order of business of my trip. I am stuffed! read more
1 year ago
This was a delicious Brazilian Steakhouse. The meat was flavored really well. The service was excellent. It was fun to try different sizes and all of the meats that they have. So many different cuts! read more
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If you like well seasoned meat, this is your place for sure. They have a extensive buffet with so much. Sushi is included on the buffet. You are bound to find something you like. I was overwhelmed with all the choices, so make sure you taste in small portions. This place has been around for many yrs and is the standard Brazilian BBQ places. It didn't disappoint at all...Customer service was wonderful!! They are located in Copacabana not far from the beach scene. All the food was excellent, if you don't see something you like jus ask the servers. The meat jus kept coming and coming, I finally had to say no more...I was so full early into my meal that night. I highly recommend you experience just go for the buffet alone, it has plenty of meatless options available. read more
A solid all you can eat steakhouse in Rio! The appetizers bar had a lot of Brazilian specialties. A must try is the sausages- smoked super well! The meats themselves are pretty tender and flavorful too. And the staff is the friendliest! read more
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