Absolutely delicious. The food is full of flavor. I am coming back. The service was good as well.

This place is GREAT! Awesome food. Nice selection of salads and appetizers at the bar. Huge selection of meats to choose from. Fresh food cooking right in front of you. Excellent service. Nice, clean eating area. Unique decorations throughout. This place has nice feng shui. read more

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Food was absolutely delicious! It was great to be able to walk up to the kitchen and request specific meats instead of traditional experiences where you're waiting for the gaucho to come around with what you want. read more

First time trying this place out and we are very impressed. Service was fantastic. The restaurant was quiet and the food was fantastic. The picanha, fillet, and garlic steak we all cooked and seasoned to perfection. I highly recommend the roasted pineapple. We will be back. read more

Flama - Roasted pineapple - Steakhouses Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Excellent all around, all the meats were good but the various beef cuts were the best! Sides bar had excellent options such as: creamed spinach, fresh made mashed potatoes, pickled vegetables, corn pudding, pinto beans etc. You could take a vegetarian here and they would leave happy! read more

A first in Athens, a Brazilian Steakhouse-(although there are many on Atlanta). This location is not part of a chain. Like the others Brazilian steakhouses, this is an ALL YOU CAN EAT restaurant. This is unique-it is NOT a Mexican restaurant. Food-There is a large grill/brazier where the meats are seared over an open flame-wide variety of meats including several choices of beef, pork, & chicken as well as lamb. There is a large cafeteria-style vegetable and salad table of side dishes, with multiple choices from a both a hot side and a cold side. We especially liked the lamb and the BBQ ribs, but the other meats were very tasty, too. There are some nice traditional Brazilian side dishes --as well as traditional steakhouse sides like slaw, potato salad, mashed potatoes, The hot corn bread muffins 'elote" were very good.The roasted pineapple is a perfect foil to the meat dishes. The brisket is spicier. Service -Service is excellent!! Knowledgeable and pleasant and quick. When we were there the manager was also present and very attentive. Facility/Ambiance-The facility is not new -but it is clean, spacious, comfortable, casual. Great for conversations -no loud music or road noise. Parking is on the property. Location is good-right off the perimeter. read more

This place is absolutely a hidden gem in Athens! It's kind of tucked away but super conveniently located right off the perimeter. We went on Saturday night & walked right in which shocked me. The food was incredible. Lots of delicious meat options which you would expect and a great selection on the salad bar as well. The only thing that was less than impressive was (surprisingly) the chimichurri. The bread was good, the guacamole was fresh, the empanadas were phenomenal!!! An added bonus was how great the service was. The staff was so attentive without ever hovering. My date had mentioned he was going to get more brisket and when the manager who stopped by our table went back he noticed there was only a small amount of brisket left. He had a server come back over to see if my date had gotten his brisket yet and when he said no, they plated what was left and brought it over to him to make sure he got some and didn't have to wait on a new batch. My top three favorite meats were the garlic steak, the filet mignon which absolutely melted in your mouth and the lamb. My date's favorites were the brisket, the garlic steak and the filet mignon. We already have it on the calendar when we're going back. The restaurant is nicely decorated with super comfortable booths and tables. It's an enjoyable change from other places because the tables aren't on top of each other. There was music playing but it was a nice volume for blending in the background and we didn't have to shout or raise our voices to converse. The price feels well worth the quality and quantity of the food you get. read more

I love this place. It's very conveniently located right off the loop. The food is amazing. They have a bar with rice, beans, empanadas, salads, sauces, ribs, roast pork, roast brisket, etc. Then at the meat bar they have stuff like filet mignon, lamb (the best, imo), bacon wrapped chicken, sausage, broiled brisket, etc. The service is friendly. The owner even came to our table to see what foods we liked best so they can make adjustments since they're a relatively new restaurant. It isn't too fancy, but very clean. And they did do some renovation since it was the Mexican restaurant. It's very casual, but it would probably still be a great place for a date night. I really hope this place sticks around. I plan on dropping in regularly. Don't be afraid to bring your kids. They have discounts for anyone under 12 currently. I won't quote it here in case they change their pricing and policies. You can call to get the details. read more

Flama - Sausage and bacon wrapped chicken with chimichurri and avocado sauce. - Steakhouses Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Very disappointing experience. Meat was tough and tasteless. Buffet food was edible but nothing special. $100 for 2 people you expect a little flavor. Wait staff was nice, gentlemen serving meat wasn't. Had I went to Taco Bell and ate off the dollar menu I would feel the same way as I did when I left. read more

Flama, aptly named after the way meats are grilled, is a small, cozy and family-owned restaurant that follows the Uruguayan-Argentinian-Brazilian tradition of rodízio, with a very good selection of meats (beef, pork and chicken). The staff is friendly, attentive and caring. The salad bar has all the staples of a typical Brazilian meal, including real pão-de-queijo, which makes this Mineiro quite happy. Guaraná and other Latin American soft drinks are available for your delight. The Latin American music in the background completes the atmosphere reminiscent of my Brazil. I try to visit Flama one to three times a month. All this for a very affordable price! I give Flama a high rank star review. So, come over and have a chat with Ignacio while your steak is being prepared! read more

Flama - THE GRILL!!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Athens, Georgia

One of the best Brazilian Steakhouses I've been to. The service was great, the staff were friendly, and the food was amazing. Great flavor, clean restaurant, I will definitely be coming back the next time I am in Athens. read more

Wonderful food both on the salad bar and for the meats. Lamb was DELICIOUS. Very nice service and you can tell it is a family run business filled with love for the place. read more

Nothing about this restaurant was acceptable. The tenderloin was tough and the ambiance was sad! Entire experience was so bad we had to laugh! read more

Really good South American style churrascaría (steakhouse) that doesn't break the bank. Dinner on a weekend night was $30 for all you can eat buffet and multiple meat options that include the classic signature Brazilian steak picanha, Alcatra, lamb, garlic steak, bacon wrapped chicken, and more! Dip these succulent meats into the chimichurri sauce and you'll be begging for more! The rice + beans were always a good staple, along with the salad bar. Yuca fries are always my favorite. Surprisingly, the meat stuffed empanadas were AMAZING ! Service was excellent and very friendly with the owner sitting down talking to us. I will be definitely returning to this establishment and I hope more customers get to experience this lovely culinary venture. read more

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All-you-can-eat Brazilian-style steak house. No waitstaff running around dressed as gauchos with skewers. The skewers are in the little kitchen which you approach via a hole in the wall counter. You carry your plate over and they slice potions of your choice of meat read more

We visited here recently for our daughter's birthday in hopes it would've been more like the well known Brazilian chain. This was missing a lot of elements and high end enhancements compared to the other experience. From the beginning, we arrived only to find out that they do not offer table side service for the meats. There is a window you go to up order at. Very awkward experience and the guy just wasn't very friendly. The hot/cold bar really missed the mark for me. Several unlabeled food options, would be nice to know what something is - allergies, likes/dislikes, etc. No charcuterie, as other places offer. I only ate the chimmichurri and the rice. The rest was questionable. The meats were either really good, overcooked or undercooked, no consistency at all. When it came time to check out this is what really bothered me. I felt like we were at a store. He came up the table, asked how old the children were, and then verbally told us our total. I don't know- it just wasn't the most professional for a nice dinner experience. Again, nothing about the establishment or experience warranted the pricing either, in my opinion. We don't normally share pricing for meals with our children as it's none of their business. He then proceeded to give us a card reader and waited for us to fill in the tip amount. Again- awkward and just didn't scream fine dining. There was also no pricing listed so we really didn't know how much it would be. It was $35.99 for 12+ and $14.99 for 5-11 year olds on a Sunday night. Again, over $130 before tip for a self serve type of cafeteria establishment with inconsistent meats and the waitstaff just seemed indifferent about being there. Just my experience. I rarely leave notes like this but this fell short and if you're looking for an experience like the place in Atlanta, this isn't it. If you're looking for a ver basic option that is cheaper than other places - go for it. read more

The food, the service, and the atmosphere were all great. When we are in Athens we will come back. read more

Flama - Pinto beans and rice, filet mignon, lamb, chicken chipotle and a slab of pineapple! - Steakhouses Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Great food! Steak was great. Food bar was clean and easy to access. Family owned. Great service. read more

No way to make reservations on line! No web site! Would like to try this restaurant, but don't have time to keep trying on the phone. They seem not to be open when I get a chance to call. It would be a lot easier to just jump on line and make a reservation. read more

It's tasty. The tenderloin is where it's at. The lamb is tasty, sirloin, and beef ribs as well. However, I was disappointed in the chicken and the garlic beef. They were both severely overcooked. The meat items in the salad bar, the same. Bread was either stale or just old, other stuff was decent. Personally it's more of a 3.5 because of that I listed and especially the lameness that is the sodas being by the can....... If price was a little lower I would be more pleased. But at the price point..... meh.... I won't be back I'll travel to the Atlanta area instead and eat at the red green steakhouse. Oh and PS you have to wait in line for your meat at the premium too read more

Glad we discovered this Athens gem. First time tonight & we'll be back. Garlic steak and pineapple alone worth the price. Sausage perfect, brisket good, lamb delicious. Salad bar not huge but tasty. Family-friendly service, clean, nice inside. read more

Fun concept, go to window and get meat, loved lamb, bacon wrapped chicken was tender. Fresh salad bar. Empanadas were good, crusty French bread . Lunch was $25. Great service. read more

A great little spot to fill up on some tasty meats. Great service and a solid salad bar. I enjoyed my experience.

This was my first time, and I was amazed! The sides/salad bar is everything you would want: nothing crazy but complements the meat well. The picanha was some of the best I've ever had. It was very tender with a good sear. The bread and cinnamon butter was one of the best things I've eaten recently, EXQUISITE. The service was nice, the owner was nicer, and overall just a fun time. Atmosphere was nice and chill but you could still tell they cared. Will be back immediately! read more

Great Brazilian BBQ! Food was delicious and reasonably priced for all you can eat. My favorites were the sirloin, beef loin and empanadas.

The service was wonderfully friendly and helpful! We had never been before, and the staff were eager to help us! The food was amazing, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. We will be back! read more

The food and service was fantastic. Many dishes to choose from. Cooked to order and served hot.

Great food and service! Excellent food and very courteous staff. Really enjoyed the experience!

I thought the filet, tenderloin, and chicken with bacon were juicier and more flavorful than Fogo de Chao. The food on the bar was very good as well. I did not feel the need to try to eat my money's worth like I do at Fogo, so I left without overeating. read more

Meats were really good did not like the $2.99 for a can Dr Pepper refill the bar was okay had stuff out but looked to be sitting for a little while other than that it was really good. Would not go back for $35.99 per person little high for what you get. read more

My husband and I went in for the first time tonight. The food was excellent! The waiter was great. My husband asked about the drinks when we arrived because he had read a review that drinks did not include refills. The waiter explained that they only have bottled or canned drinks right now, and that's why refills are not included. They have a fountain machine but are waiting for the distributor to come for the installation. We were advised that if we wanted any of the meats cooked to a different temperature, to just ask. We can't wait to come back! read more

It is so nice to have a real Brazilian steak house here in Athens. The owner takes great pride in the food he offers and it shows. He insists on cooking over charcoal rather than the less expensive propane because the flavor is different. Food is excellent and service is also. Very attentive staff! read more

Overall a great Brazilian diner experience with great atmosphere and endless meat options and fast and friendly service. If you haven't tried this place yet you need to." They have a beautiful bar and a spectacular rooftop. 5 stars all the way. read more

Great food and better customer service. The employees are very thoughtful and the establishment is also very clean and tidy. I could not recommend it more read more

Very good!! Will definitely be back! Great selection of meats. The staff was very nice as well. Great vibes.

The steak was absolutely outstanding! Service as good as anywhere I've ever been. Everyone went out of their way to satisfy us! Will definitely go back soon! read more

What a nice addition to Athens. The meat and salad bar were great! Plenty of different cuts to eat, and at a reasonable price.

Food was extremely bad. Meat portions were extremely small and most were either cold, hard, or burnt, and none had any good flavor. Everything tasted old. The only semi good food was at their buffet. read more

Great food and selection. Staff was very nice and made sure we were happy. I would suggest the filet mignon.

Excellent service and great food with the lamb and tenderloin being my favorite. Will return for dinner again.