If you're a meat eater like I am, try this place out! I've personally never been to a Brazilian…read moresteak house before, but for a first time-- it was pretty good. For those who haven't been to one: They will walk around with options like lamb, filets, etc... and you can choose. They also have a salad bar that is just a bunch of sides They were very attentive-- people even asked us what we would like! The restaurant itself is fairly neat and fancy and it wasn't too loud.

the salad bar area is amazing, however the meats were terrible. they somehow all taste and smell…read morelike lamb and are so dry. like actually some of the worst cooked meat ive eaten. the vibes in there are okay, and the service was good

Great portion sizes! I ordered the steak bowl without rice. The steak was tender but fatty. The…read moresalads were great. I tried a unique eggplant salad, black beans and pico de gallo.

Quality of food: 4 Quantity/portion of food: 3…read more Customer Service: 5 Online ordering process: 5 Parking: 5 Cleanliness: 5 Ive been to Brazil a few times, so I know quite abit about the culture and foodie scene. Brazil the country has some of the best meat and food in the world! Now on to Rio Express Grill in Lexington, SC... This new Brazilian restaurant is situated in the heart of Lexington, SC and is a great addition to the local food options. We decided to do a online lunch order. You can order online very easy thru Toast. The staff was very friendly and professional when I went inside to pickup my order. We ordered two chicken bacon wrap bowls after reading a few Google reviews. Their bowl prices are between $9.99-$17.99, and seem to be very affordable. Now the bowls were seasoned very well, and we truly enjoyed the potato salad, plantations, beats, and the proteins. The bowls seem to be full of veggies and very little meat, approx 1oz of chicken and a half strip of bacon. The disappointing part of our meals, neither bowls were well portioned. We felt that both bowls did not have no more than 1-2% of the meats, so we can't really comment on chicken with bacon. We were expecting that the main dish (chicken & bacon) to be at least 25% of the portion size. We did enjoy our lunch options, but after spending $32+ we were both still hungry. We felt like their prices to portions aren't aligned. Vegans will most definitely enjoy all the different flavors in one bowl. Im being generous with my review in hopes they listen to the customers, if they want to be successful in this town. We have Cava and other places that serve bowls close to them, that give a good portion size of protein for the same price or less.

Still presenting the Saturday fejioda with rice, collard greens and orange slices for $14 per lb…read more This is the black bean and pork stew that is the national dish of Brazil. It was very good. Be advised that the stew contains bones from the meats. The stew has a Smokey flavor, the orange slices are traditional to cut the richness of the stew by contrast with citrus and the collards are shredded and sautéed with garlic. The store is very clean. There are lots of Brazilian food options, even cases of guarana antartica canned soda. There is also a refrigerated case for meats, dairy and treats in addition to the dry goods and the fresh bakery items. This is a fun store. The manager also said they do a daily lunch plate every weekday that is $14 per plate, pre-portioned out but reportedly a good sized serving. I will need to give this a try.

My Brazilian friend took me here for the first time and it was SO good! I got their pineapple juice…read morewhich is freshly made and was terrific. I will be getting this each time. I ordered a guava and cheese stuffed "taco" but the shell is made from a gummy style dough. I forget the name of it. And I ordered a fried dough stuffed with chicken. Both were so good and my friend got their sandwich. I can't wait to come back as their lunch deals look amazing. They also have a Brazilian market here and I picked up a hot sauce and a garlic sauce. I have never had garlic sauce before and wow, life changing. The hot sauce was also fantastic. Our waitress was so sweet and her and my friend chatted in Portuguese for a bit and she also spoke terrific English. I will be back! There's plenty of tables for dining and plenty of parking!

Got açaí bowls today and really enjoyed all the great flavors! I got the açaí blend, granola,…read morestrawberries, blueberries, bananas, agave and goji berries on top. It was so delicious can't wait to go back and enjoy the bowls again. We had to place our order online for pickup. Parking is a bit tough around this place most of it is street parking so be warned spots are limited. They have such a cute interior and the customer service is great here. See you guys next time!

This use to be a favorite spot. Until the owners changed, the bowls got smaller and the prices…read moreincreased. The restaurant was clean, floor was sticky. The staff isn't customer service trained. Did not offer any other menu items. Others it's a nice spot.

The pizza was amazing. I didn't know what to expect as I had never had Brazilian pizza before, but…read moreit was incredible! It has a unique flavor that I loved, which I think comes from the Catupiry cheese! We had two pizzas plus a dessert pizza for our group of 4 and it was perfect. You can order a pizza and get two flavors on it, so we tried 6 total flavors. We also got a soda, which is the most popular soda in Brazil and it did not disappoint. I can't wait to come back!

I'm still unsure about this place. This is the second time I have tried it. It's such a unique…read moreflavor . I enjoy trying the different flavors and I still will continue to try them and see what pizza I like best. I also want to try other things on the menus as well. It's absolutely not your standard pizza but it's absolutely good enough to try different ones until I find the one that's my favorite. It's always super busy and it's child friendly. They also have a little window outside and the staff are super friendly as well. There's plenty of seating outside and inside as well So stop by and tell me what your favorite flavor is.

It was very good. Portions were good size and very tasty. Will go back. Will recommend to friendsread more

Great Sunday buffet with live dosa and chaat station. Buffet included masala chai and lassi…read more There wasn't a whole lot of vegetarian items but I was happy and still ate way too much. Besides the live dosa man, service was non existent. Nobody ever cleared the dirty plates from the table and I had to go ask for cups for the water, even though they had places a container of water on the table. The small bowls that are usually made of stainless steel at Indian buffets were Styrofoam here, which I did not like at all. Prices are higher than what they advertised on their Facebook page. They add a surcharge for paying with a credit card. It was $51 and some change for two of us to eat after tax. Not bad for what we got. I've eaten dinner here too, off the menu and enjoyed my dosa and daal tadka.

Best place for Sunday brunch (buffet style) in the Midlands in my opinion. Elise was our server and…read morewas super accommodating to my wife and I. Attentive staff, super polished, polite, and professional and incredibly tasty food. No complaints, and they offer a 10% military/veteran discount. So be sure to tip on the original amount

Unfortunately, I did not have the best experience during our visit to this restaurant…read more After being seated, our server greeted us and took our drink order. It took quite a while for the drinks to arrive, and in the meantime, we were never brought a plate. Guests who were seated around the same time as us received their plates promptly and were able to begin their dining experience right away. Initially, the servers with the skewers came around and served us until we turned our cards to red. When we were ready to continue, we flipped our cards back to green, but no one stopped at our table -- even after several rotations and walking directly past us. I mentioned this to our server, and he said he would speak to them. However, after two more rotations without anyone stopping to offer selections, we felt overlooked and decided to ask for the check due to the unfair treatment we experienced. We truly enjoy Brazilian steakhouses, which made this experience especially disappointing. Unfortunately, we will not be returning.

Sofrito Greenville was an amazing experience from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and…read moreinviting, and the service made everything feel effortless and welcoming. I tried the Donberry drink and it was refreshing, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The ribeye steak board was just as impressive, cooked beautifully and packed with rich, savory flavor. Every bite felt thoughtfully prepared. This is definitely a spot I would recommend and look forward to visiting again.

What a surprise! We were expecting a bit of Latin in the strip mall off Woodruff and got A LOT of…read moreit. I had glanced at the menu on the way there but didn't realize how extensive it was. Our waiter was a superstar- in talking with him he shared he was from Ecuador and made suggestions for our lunch choice. We started with the beef and chicken empanadas- very good- and an order of maduros- ripe plantains. We should have stopped there because I was almost full at that point. For our entrees we chose shrimp mofongo- which we really see in small cities being that it is the national dish of Puerto Rico- and the paella for one. Both were wonderful. I would argue that the size of the paella should be be renamed as a lid of a trashcan serving. It was giant and we barely put a dent in it before asking for a to go box. I highly recommend this spot!

My friend hosted a private party of 32 guests at the Divine Street location on yesterday in…read moreColumbia, South Carolina, and unfortunately, the experience fell significantly below expectations. Our server was initially polite and seemed attentive. However, it quickly became apparent that one server was assigned to manage our entire party without additional support. For a group of this size, that decision ultimately impacted the entire dining experience. It took approximately one hour for drinks to arrive and an hour and a half for appetizers to begin coming out. By that time, most of the party had already arrived. Despite notifying the server twice, I never received my appetizer, even though everyone else at the table had been served. I was told he was "speaking with the manager" about it, but the issue was never resolved. Entrée orders were not taken until nearly two hours into the event. When the food arrived, several guests who ordered medium steaks were served steaks that were clearly rare. When this was addressed, the server insisted the steaks were cooked properly and stated that visible blood was correct for medium doneness. There was no immediate offer to have the steaks remade, which led to unnecessary tension at the table. Additionally, drink refills were not offered proactively, and appetizer plates were not cleared until a patron specifically requested it -- and that occurred after entrées had already been served. Basic service flow was noticeably absent throughout the evening. When we requested to speak with a manager, the server stated he could not retrieve one because he was assisting other guests. I ultimately had to personally locate the manager on duty. The manager did listen and offered to comp my meal, which I declined after we had already been seated for nearly three hours. As a local food reviewer, I understand the challenges of the service industry, especially with large parties. However, staffing a group of 32 with only one server is a management decision that directly impacts service quality. This experience felt less like an isolated mistake and more like a preventable operational issue. LongHorn has built a reputation for quality food and dependable service. Unfortunately, this visit did not reflect that.

This place should be shut down. They have pest infestation. They have a C rating on the door. Eat…read morehere if you want to get sick. Would not recommend. https://pubdoc.dhec.sc.gov/inspection/0302f1d6-3d88-4ae8-bb2a-dc5feb33ad22.pdf

Y'all. We eat at a lot of Indian restaurants and at this point, it's difficult to stand out. When…read moreI tell you Persis stood out, believe me. We were in Greenville for the week on vacation. We had already had "okay" Indian delivery from another place in town on Monday. My wife was shopping at a store in the plaza, so I decided to go check Persis out rather than wait outside a dressing room. Saw they had Masala Dosa on the menu and promptly forgot which store my wife was in. The masala dosa was amazing. Crisp on the ends, good flavor, the masala in the middle was just spicy enough and nicely done. The tomato chutney had nice spice, and the coconut chutney was good also. The sambar was probably the best I've had in my life. I probably would have fought you for it. The lady managing the place was outgoing and welcoming and chatted me up while I was there. She heard we were traveling and told us we should come back on Friday for the buffet. Unlimited dosa? I ain't dumb. We went back two days later as instructed. The buffet was large and had a great selection of veg and non-veg selections, as well as a dosa station. Here are my highlights: Tawa Vegetables- basically griddled seasoned veg mix. These were a stand out item for us. Simple veg but done really well. Eggplant with green chilis - this was suggested to be spicy, but I didn't find it to be so, and I'm a bit of a weenie. It had good flavor, and Baingan Bharta is my all time favorite, so it was fun to try a different yet similar dish. Veg Biryani - light and well cooked. I enjoyed it very much. Butter Chicken - Y'all, this might be the first time in my life I've seen someone make butter chicken with texture and richness to this level. When they say it's their signature dish, I understand why. The chicken was grilled and had *actual* char marks, giving it actual texture and flavor. The curry tasted amazing and had so much butter that it was richer than Jeff Bezos. I almost couldn't finish it because it was so rich, but Mama didn't raise a quitter. 10/10, would eat again right now. There was a fish dish that I didn't try and a Chana Saag I just never made room for. There were many choices across a wide swath of foods and flavors. The Chai they had was also excellent. Apparently they make their own Chai Masala rather than a mix. The staff was friendly and checked on us many times. Overall, 10/10 and would go back to Greenville just to eat here again.

The buffet had dishes that had no meat or vegetables in them. They were just sauce. No chicken,…read morebeef or shrimp. It makes me think that it's a cost cutting measure and they're trying to dupe their customers. Service was non existent because of another cost cutting measure: 1 waiter. Not worth the $16.99+tax price. Go somewhere else.