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.

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.

My niece recommended this place. I always pass it but never tried it. I'm guessing I got it on the…read morewrong day. Some of the food is buffet style & also chef cuts/cooks meat in front of you. The chef was a little rude to me & snappy. I didn't hear him ask me if I wanted fat or no fat on my beef brisket I ordered. He got upset b/c I said no then yes but i said it right away. The cashier was ok not too friendly neither. She weighed my food & my cousin treated.I picked fish(which I wasn't thinking fish needs to be fresh,not sitting there),fried sweet plantains,& mixed vegetables on top of ordering beef brisket. I overheard someone behind me ask if there was redder meat which there was. I was bummed out b/c I didn't know. The brisket was cooked well done. All of the food except the brisket was cold & not tasty at all. It was not good. That food tasted like it had been sitting there since the morning. We came around 4ish. The only thing that was decent was the beef brisket. It had a smoky taste which I like. It wasn't cooked to my liking but it was very flavorful. Most likely they didn't change out their food. It looked hot & fresh but it wasn't. The decor inside was festive & cool.

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!

Omanel has been a staple in our community for as long as I can remember. One of my family's…read morefavorite restaurant and a part of many of our celebrations.

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.

I recently had lunch with a friend at Brasa Pub and Restaurant. What a surprise. Just a few blocks…read morefrom my home is this little gem. The food was absolutely delicious. The restaurant is clean and very appealing. The menu is full of traditional foods and although we only tried two dishes, I am looking forward to getting back there to dig further into that menu. I highly recommend it.

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.

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. :-)