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    Estancia Brazilian Steakhouse

    3.8 (124 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Bottom sirloin
    Chucky H.

    Love brunch here at Estancia Leander. Service is on point, and there is never a wait for my favorite meats.

    Dessert bar.
    Todd P.

    Arriving with reservations in hand, my party of six stepped into what can only be described as a fine dining mecca--Estancia Brazilian Steakhouse. It delivers an upscale experience without a rigid dress code. We were in our Sunday best, but others ranged from business casual to relaxed--refined, yet comfortable. We came for Sunday brunch ($42 vs. $39 lunch buffet). Service was immediate. Drinks were taken right away, and the dining system was clearly explained. I'll focus on my experience to avoid repeating the same praise. I ordered distilled water, served in a decorative carafe and poured tableside. From that moment on, my glass was never empty--staff refilled it seamlessly before I even noticed. The salad bar is extensive--shrimp, cheeses, meats, vegetables, and more. I grabbed five jumbo shrimp, some sides, and scoped out dessert early. Worth it. Back at the table, I planned my strategy. Each table has a red/green card--green means bring the meat, red means stop. Simple and effective. Once I flipped to green, the experience took off. The picanha arrived first--perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with flavor. Then came the fraldinha (bottom sirloin), which became my favorite. In 62 years of eating, I've never had meat this tender--it melted like milk chocolate. The filet mignon was a very close second. At one point, garlic mashed potatoes showed up. Honestly? Sides felt like filler when there was still so much incredible meat coming. Other options included ribeye, bacon-wrapped chicken, and lamb. I mostly stuck with beef, but the New Zealand lamb steak surprised me--in a good way. Even the smoked salmon, which I normally avoid, was excellent--mild, smoky, and smooth. There's far more than I can list, but this isn't just a meal--it's an experience. And it's worth every dollar. Now--the dessert bar. Fruits, flan, tres leches, cakes--and the chocolate brownies. I could not stop eating them. They were lighter than traditional brownies, almost cake-like with a light glaze. Even after paying, I went back for more. I'm convinced I ate half a pan... on top of what felt like three pounds of meat. No regrets. On your way out, grab the "mints" by the door--they're actually chocolate balls with fruit-filled centers, and none are labeled. Take a handful. Trust me. One last thing--ask about discounts. They do offer a military discount (no first responder discount), and possibly others not advertised. Just ask. But don't be classless about it. Final thoughts: Friendly, welcoming atmosphere Upscale experience at a fair price Fast, attentive service Great variety of menu options If you come here, come ready to try something new. Step outside your comfort zone. If you don't like something, no problem--plates disappear quickly and without judgment. No lines, no hassle. I've written many reviews, but this one stands out. In six years of living in Texas, this is the best dining experience I've had. This one delivers.

    Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Fried Bananas
    Jennifer W.

    Great and plentiful food with good service in a hopping environment describes our recent experience at Estancia. We had reservations on a Saturday evening and were seated right away. In the blink of an eye fried polenta (yum!) and cheese bread were on our table and our server greeted us. Unfortunately the only lapse in service then followed-we wanted a moment to look over the drink menu and that moment turned into minutes that kept extending. Luckily a floor manager realized our plight and took our drink orders. Then the food fest began! Plentiful salad bar and the largest hot bar I have seen at a Brazilian steakhouse in the area. But don't fall for the trap-hold strong for the meats! The Picana is my favorite but they were all coming so fast! I had to eventually turn my card over so that I could have a chance to eat! Definitely wonderful. And get the top shelf specialty drink. The anjeo is worth it!

    Paul R.

    I was fortunate to be invited to a business lunch at Estancia's latest location in Leander. We had reservations, but they were not needed as the lunch crowd was pretty slim. I'm not really a buffet or an all-you-can-eat guy, but I do enjoy a Brazilian steak house now and then. The dining areas are quite large, and there are areas for group or private dining. Service throughout our lunch was exemplary. Water glasses were replenished, and any requests were quickly addressed. There is a large salad and pasta bar, but this carnivore was here for meat. Disclaimer: I did have a small salad. I like their salad options. If you are not familiar with Estancia, you can order à la carte or just splurge and sample all of their meat, chicken, sausage, and shrimp. We did the card thing where their Gauchos will carve tableside as long as your card is green. Done, then just turn it over to red. Our favorites were Picanha, Sirloin, Spicy and Garlic Beef, Filet, and Shrimp. IMHO this $39 lunch is a great deal.

    Karlyn K.

    TLDR: Beautiful new Brazilian steakhouse with excellent service and high quality food. Pricey but well worth it for meat eaters. À la carte works well for lighter or non-beef eaters. Strong opening day experience with thoughtful service, flexible dining spaces, and family-friendly details. Estância Brazilian Steakhouse opened today, and we visited on opening day. We intentionally chose a 3:15 seating to avoid both the lunch and dinner rush, which worked very well. The location is easy to get to off 183, and the building itself is beautiful. The architecture is impressive, and the fountain out front makes a great first impression. From arrival through the meal, staff were plentiful, attentive, and welcoming. We were seated immediately, service followed right away, and there was no pressure to order alcohol, which I appreciated. The dining room is thoughtfully laid out, with several smaller dining areas off the main room. These spaces would work well for a small private meal or could be combined for a larger private group, which is a nice option for celebrations or business meals. I also appreciated the restroom setup. There are separate men's and women's restrooms, along with a combined restroom option, which is especially helpful for families with younger children. Our table included both full meat eaters and me, someone who does not eat beef, so we experienced the restaurant from both sides. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable, and when he did not immediately know an answer, he was more than willing to go find out. That kind of follow through matters. For those who eat beef, this place absolutely delivers. Nathan and Izzy were firmly on team beef and spoke very positively about everything they tried. Nathan came specifically for the picanha, which remains his favorite and was just as good as he has experienced at other Estância locations, though served a bit differently at lunch. At the Leander location, lunch and brunch service involves walking to the carving station rather than traditional tableside service, which is worth knowing ahead of time. Everything they tried was met with enthusiasm and no complaints. From the non-beef side, I ordered à la carte and found it to be a great option for lighter eaters. The bacon wrapped chicken is outstanding and remains one of the best chicken dishes I have had anywhere. For $14, the portion felt equivalent to a double chicken breast, and every bite was excellent. I also ordered rice without meat and mashed potatoes, both generous and satisfying. I even tried a bite of the sausage and have to agree it was excellent. Great texture, well seasoned, and not spicy. A pleasant surprise. One small suggestion for management would be to consider allowing one trip to the salad bar with à la carte orders. That option could make the restaurant feel more inviting to diners who are not meat heavy, while still preserving the value of the full experience. Another minor enhancement would be something to help reset your palate at the end of the meal. At other Estância locations, I recall mints or a similar touch, which is especially helpful after a meat heavy meal and would be a nice addition here as well. Another improvement would be clearer signage at the meat stations so diners know what cuts they are selecting, as it can be difficult to identify them by sight alone. Despite it being opening day, everything flowed well. Service was covered, food quality was strong, and everyone left full and very satisfied. If you enjoy this style of dining and eat meat, this is absolutely worth the splurge. For lighter or non-beef eaters, the à la carte option makes it an enjoyable experience as well.

    Christina F.

    My husband and I have loved going to the Estancia in North Austin for many years. So, we were so excited to now have one in our own city. Unfortunately, the night did not go so well, service wise! The food, as always was great! Turn those cards to "green" and those guys come around. Unlike the other location, they did pay attention more, when we did turn to "red" to take a break. But, when we went back to "green" it was hard to get some to come back. Now the sad thing was the service. Now, they did make a nice card for our Anniversary, and (now looks like pre-printed on plates...used to be drawn in chocolate) on our dessert. But, it took over 15 minutes after we sat to get our FIRST drinks! There are several waiters walking around, so we tried to ask the manager to check on our drinks. It was just 5PM, but still, that was a long wait! And the waiter never came back to ask us for more drinks, again, luckily another person came by to see how we were doing and asked them for one more for each of use, and somehow they brought TWO of my lemon drop martinis. The waiter asked, "Oh, you did not order two of them"? Why would I order "two, at one time?" . Took awhile to get a clean plate, and another drink, and pay the bill, and we had to tell that person (again, not our original waiter, we never got the last drink we ordered. We love the food, but the service was not that great! I hope they improve!

    Lori H.

    Ample parking. Located off of 183A toll road. It's grand opening day and we booked lunch for 2. Arrived at 12:30, and was immediately seated and greeted by everyone! Staff was a bit overly attentive but it's better than not being acknowledged right?! A complimentary lunch/dinner gift card was on the table for a return visit, not redeemable today. There is lots of outdoor seating available, no heaters that I observed but will be nice in the warmer months. The interior of restaurant is very pretty and spacious somewhat like a large reception hall with some wall separation. The salad bar has quite the cooling system, it kept everything nice and chilled although I found the selections simple and sparse in comparison to other churrasco restaurants such as the arboretum location. I was slightly disappointed but understand the clientele may differ. The meat station had many options to choose from but not plentiful nor replenished often enough. Some meats such as the bacon wrapped chicken or pork was very dry. The pork ribs were on their last leg before also drying out. Sides such as black beans, rice etc were not even lukewarm, rice was undercooked and chewy, flavors were good but not up to health codes for buffets steam or hot tables. Desserts again were sparse, empty trays not being replenished etc. I tried the tres leches and flan and both were good. Overall experience was good with staff being friendly and attentive. Hovering is a bit much, let diners enjoy their experience, and their company, don't make them feel obligated to take a free picture then sell it in a frame for $20. We're not at Disneyland. I was thrilled to finally have a nicer upscale restaurant in Leander. In time with proper training and going through trial and error, you will strive for success and look forward to bringing and recommending others here to have a great experience with you.

    Bar area at Estancia Leander. Beautiful.
    Mark H.

    Down 2 stars. Last visit was extremely disappointing. New à la carte menu - prices are WAY up (in some cases 2x more than last month). Waited over 30 minutes for an app. Ignored by the bar staff. Gave up and left after an hour. Second time I've encountered this lack of service at Estância. Probably will not be back. Was soooo good when it opened earlier in the year. Inconsistent.

    World Cup cocktail menu
    Andreas H.

    I went for a World Cup kickoff event on their patio for the first Brazil game today. Tickets were $50 for 2 hours of unlimited cocktails and appetizers. The appetizer selection was nice with picanha (the clear king of meats), bacon, chicken wings, sausage, empanadas, Brazilian polenta bites and of course the cheese breads. In addition there was an area for some cold cuts, fruits salads and a a few other things. Service was friendly and speedy (they got backed up on drinks about an hour in but caught up reasonably fast). The food was as good as it would be in their regular dinner or lunch service and the caipirinha is still the best cocktail ever. A game on the TV a drink in my hand and a full belly. How many better ways are there to spend a Saturday afternoon

    Sara J.

    Amazing ambiance, the most incredible service, delicious food... Highly impressed!! Nicole provided fantastic service, so very concierge! The cocktails were overpriced for meh. But shame on us for not getting wine with steak. We will be back!!!

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    Niko it's the best server !!! Food are excellent and drinks also , good vibes liberty make sure everything is working at it should

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    The food was excellent. The service was outstanding. The ambience was everything I wanted my guests to experience

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