It was like 6:30pm when my family and I went there to eat. It was very strange to me that the…read moreplace was empty since its supposed to be a Brazilian Rodizio and it was empty. I should've gone with my gut feeling which was to turn around and leave but I didn't. As soon as we walked in the smell of dirty rug hit us in the face but ignored it. We are Portuguese so we spoke to the hostess in portuguese, so my wife started speaking to the hostess in portuguese since it sounded like she had some kind of accent, well she did not speak portuguese. Then the hostess pulled out a menu and started going over the menu with us in the lobby, very strange. Anyway we went in and sat down I ordered the Rodizio and my wife ordered a steak and my wife ordered the Salmon. My daughters salmon was cooked well she liked it. My wife steak was raw in the inside. She asked for it to be will done but I guess they didn't care becuase they still gave it to her the way they wanted. She just ate what looked cooked. I ordered the Rodizio - one word HORRIBLE. The meats were either cooked until bone dry or so rare that you could still hear the cow. Why in the world would you serve or offer Rodizio when you have no idea what that is. Usually in a Rodizio restaurant you serve rice and black beans with fried banana. That never happened. There was some black beans in pot there disgusting. It looks like they just opened up the cans of beans and put them there. It had no seasoning, salt nor flavor. I wanted to get my money back but my wife stopped me. Where was the FAROFA??????? You serve that with the rodizio, never came. The white rice that was there was more like white chinese rice you get when you order an egg foo young. The should get sued for using the name Brazilian Steakhouse or even being allowed to service rodizio. The meats had no flavor, they were raw, dry, overcooked or undercooked it was a very SAD!!!! If you feel like eating salmon, they stop here. DO NOT COME HERE FOR THE MEAT.

This place is just ok. It's combined with Kansas City Steakhouse, meaning it's one dining room but…read moretwo different menus. So some tables are eating steaks (KC Steakhouse)while other tables are waiting for meat to be brought to them on a spit (Brazilian). It takes away from the unique experience of going to a Brazilian steakhouse. Plus, because this means there aren't that many people there for Brazilian, the meats don't come out as often as you'd like them to. And you could go your whole meal without seeing a meat that you want. Much of the meat was dry and overlooked. You can still have a good meal here. But if you have ever been to a high end Brazilian steakhouse, then you might be disappointed by this one.

Laurel is a place for true foodies! I went with a fellow foodie, and we ordered a whole bunch of…read morethings and shared. The meat dishes were fall-off-the-bone (if there was a bone) tender (although I understand the place is equally good for vegetarians and vegans!). Every meat dish was accompanied by a puree of vegetables as well, and the pairing was always perfect -- savory meat with a sweet potato for a little "sweet" counterpoint. Lovely. Excellent assortment of wine and spirits. We also sat at the bar, which was surprisingly comfortable. Even though the place was packed, no one rushed us, and we enjoyed a long, delicious evening of great food, wonderful drinks and fabulous service. Can't wait to return next time I'm in Charleston!

Wowowow - I am beyond impressed by Laurel! Dare I call it a hidden gem, it is tucked away on the…read moreoutskirts of MUSC's campus, so it doesn't get a lot of foot traffic. I have sat at the bar, which was an incredible experience. The bartender suggested an amazing Tempranillo wine and her favorite place. I've also sat at a table and had quality service as well. The food is outstanding. I've now tried half of the menu, but never made it to the large plates. I prefer to enjoy small plates or tapas with whomever I'm with. You absolutely cannot skip the octopus - it is the best cooked and most flavorful I've ever had. Laurel is great for date night, with friends, or taking your parents when they visit! The ambiance is cozy and welcoming.

What we ordered was delicious! The ham and cheese sandwich was out of this world. Try the coxinha…read more(it is a chicken filled pastry that looks like a drumstick). Be prepared to point, because the staff only Speaks Portuguese. That means it's authentic! They don't have table service, so grab stuff to go.

Great selection of baked goods. Everything was delicious. Staff members were friendly despite…read morelanguage barrier. Didn't have chance to try their buffet, but the dishes looked tasty and smelled wonderful.

We were recently in Goose creek for my son's soccer game and were starving so we decided to stop…read moreby, Sky Market. They happened to be the opposing team's sponsor, ! What a great decision, as we pulled up they had an incredible mural on the side of the building (very noticeable) from Rivers. As we walked in you can smell all the legit food that was available. It's a deli and restaurant that serves delicious Brazilian food. We ordered a bunch of items and trust me I wanted to order more. Everything was so good, the women there gave us a tasting of a type of cheese bread they had, she was super helpful with our questions. We actually made sure to get some items to take home too, (like the Flan ) I would make a special trip up there to go again, make sure you stop by next time your in Goose Creek, you will not be disappointed!

Food is great!! Great service !! Definitely a hidden gem!! Everything was fresh! Prepared to order !read more

This is my first visit to a Brazilian steakhouse, so I have nothing to compare it to. I came with…read moremy buddy after seeing a movie and we had a great time here for dinner. The servers were friendly and did an excellent job with serving a variety of delicious meats. The food on the buffet was interesting & nutritious, with a decent selection. The Strawberry margarita is sweet and refreshing. You won't be disappointed here and recommend coming hungry!

Stopped by tonight for dessert and coffee before our flight, and wow! The turtle cheesecake was so…read morecute and delicious. I'd like to come back for dinner when we return next year.

Years ago I learned that if I go to an ethnic restaurant and I'm the only "gringo" it's probably…read moregoing to be very authentic. In this please, I was the only gringo. There was not one person having a convo in English. Cool! Now, If you've never been to a market in a tropical country you might not like it when you first walk in. If you have, this place will bring back memories. I'll explain in a bit. For starters, you'll need to have your translator app ready, unless you speak Portuguese. Everything from the items on the shelves to the items in the case scream "Brazil." But the thing that I like the most about it is that it's pretty warm in here. It's 79° outside but the AC is not on. And this is why I made My comment about how you might not like it. To me, this really adds to the local feel. While I don't mind it at all, there will be many who will be upset by the fact that it's not cold in here. I said "cold," not temperate. Since moving to the south, and having been married to a Memphian, it's my observation that many people want to walk into a place and be blasted by 65° air. A short while after that they're wearing a sweatshirt. ‍ In a tropical country, heat and warmth are part of the day to day. You get used to it. It's just the way it is. But it comes along with so many other wonderful things that it doesn't really matter all that much. That's my perspective on visiting here. I'm sure that on the hotter days they put the AC on. Clearly 79° doesn't do it. It beings me back to trips to the DR, Puerto Rico and other hot places. I like it. It adds to the ambience. I would NEVER take points away from a place like this for not putting on the AC. In fact, I'd add points. There are so few places that are so truly authentic that you simply must come here and try it.

Excellent value in North Charleston area. We visited a few years ago and we hoped they survived the…read morecovid-19 years and they did. Staff is welcoming even if their English is not great

I went here for the reception of my friend's wedding. It was very nice. It is a typical brazillian…read moresteakhouse with a salad bar that is more like a buffet. They have feijoada (brazillian black bean stew), feijão tropeiro (a pinto bean dish with smoked meats and cassava flour - my personal favorite when it comes to brazillian style bean dishes. This one was quite good), and other typical foods that make a meal on its own even if you didn't eat the meats. The rodízio (meat parade) was excellent. They had picanha (sirloin with a fat cap), linguica (sausage), coraçãozinho (chicken hearts - I was adventurous and I tried them. They were quite good. I was reminded of beef with mushrooms), and I can't leave out the grilled pineapple with cinnamon (that's probably the best part). Also they have beer towers (basically the Latina answer to the American pitcher of beer - you dispense your own beer into your glass and the tower holds probably about 8 mugs of beer). I don't know the cost of these because the bride and groom paid for everyone's drinks and we all had a discounted price for the rodízio. The only complaint that I have and it's really quite minor, is that the payment was not super easy. There was no one assigned to take care of the payments and it probably would have been easier to handle it at the beginning on entry, but this ain't a problem that most people would have since we were there for a special event. In general a rodízio dinner can run anywhere from $50-$75. I'm not sure of their prices but on a regular night out expect at least $50 for your evening. Marcelo was amazing as far as getting everything together and organizing it all. It was a very romantic setting with two rows of tables and light decorations. They had the stereo available so the couple was able to have their own wedding playlist.

We visited Chao Goiano Brazilian Steakhouse and Bakery today to celebrate my father's 74th…read morebirthday. We made reservations several days in advance and even called to confirm and add another guest. Although there was a noticeable language barrier during the call, we brushed it off, hoping for a smoother experience in person. Sadly, that wasn't the case. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Bruna, our waitress, who offered us the choice of two tables--one still being cleaned and one that was already clean but marked "reserved." We chose the latter, which was nicely set. At this point, we still had high hopes. We let Bruna know that this was our first time dining at the restaurant, but she did not explain how the steakhouse experience worked--no mention of service style, signal cards, pacing, or expected flow. When we asked for clarification, she brought over the head chef to help. Unfortunately, this didn't help much. Due to the language barrier, the chef simply began listing the meats available, pointing to various parts of his body to indicate items he couldn't pronounce in English. We were still left unclear on how the full dining experience would go. While we waited for the steakhouse service to begin, some of our party visited the buffet and came back thoroughly disappointed. Several dishes were missing or cold, and some trays were completely empty. To make up for the lack of side options, we were later offered plantains, yucca fries, and another item we couldn't identify due to the same language difficulties. Meanwhile, I witnessed a chef blowing his nose into a napkin right at the cook's window, fully visible to guests. He then turned away to finish but immediately resumed handling food without washing his hands. I alerted Bruna to this and to the poor state of the buffet. She informed the manager, who then became visibly upset--at us. He never approached our table or addressed the issue. Instead, he stared at us repeatedly throughout the meal, until my sister waved at him, making him quickly avert his gaze. Drinks were another issue. While Bruna made fresh pineapple juice for my sister and me (which we appreciated), the rest of the table ordered sweet tea and had to ask for sugar because it was unsweetened. My aunt and mother asked for lemons and received limes, only then learning that lemons weren't available. Eventually, the steakhouse servers began coming around with meat, but most of it was undercooked and very tough. Our entire party stopped eating fairly early. We had chosen this restaurant based on positive reviews, hoping for a memorable birthday meal, but it fell flat--especially when compared to Cowboy Brazilian Steakhouse in North Charleston. To wrap up the night, we asked to split the checks. Bruna didn't know how, so she asked the manager for help. Instead of helping her professionally, he scolded her in front of us: "Let me show you so I never have to show you again." He didn't actually explain the process--just clicked around and walked off. Bruna, to her credit, figured it out and got us our checks. Despite everything, I want to recognize Bruna for doing her best under pressure and with limited support. She was the only bright spot in an otherwise disappointing experience. Between the food quality, sanitation concerns, lack of service clarity, and unprofessional management, we won't be returning.