Lunch today at Banana Brasil Grille in Waterbury. I went with the $14.95/lb Meat only option. My…read morelunch certainly "filled me up", but like other fellow Yelpers have stated in their reviews, some of the meat selections were very salty. The meats that were not as salty tasting were on the bland side, I just kinda expected to experience "more flavor", and it simply just wasn't there. I lived in the Deep South for a year, and the Q found in that region simply blows away what I experienced today. Maybe it's not a fair comparison, but I couldn't help but think that. The location of the Banana Brasil Grille is conveniently located near Rt8, so it was easy to get back on to the highway to continue my journey after my lunch. Overall, I'd say it was a mediocre lunch, I can't see a reason for a return visit. A weak 3 Star Rating, IMO.

So impressed by this buffet! Exceptionally clean but casual and laid back. We went at 11am when…read morethey first opened to experience the food at its freshest, and everything was delicious. A great variety of meats, Brazilian classics, juices, and desserts! Fair pricing too. Can't believe I hadn't been here sooner, and we definitely won't let so much time go by again before our next visit!

Best food ever!!! Ambiance was so clean and the service its grate also... I really recommend this…read moreplace

So I read so many good reviews I decided to try the Avenue bar and Grill on Sunday. For an…read moreappetizer, we ordered the shrimp and garlic sauce it was delicious I could order that again. It took 40 minutes for our entrée. I ordered the Avenue style steak which came with a egg which was overcooked also came with shrimp that was dry and overcooked as well and the potato slices were not seasoned at all . My partner ordered the Picanha Grelhada the steak was very fatty hard to cut the rice and beans were good . We were not offered dessert or coffee just wasn't a very good experience. The atmosphere is old and dated also it was very dark in the bar area. We will try it again. Every cook has a bad day.

Outstanding experience! We dined at this location last night. I have been to the restaurant before…read morebut this was my fiancé's first time. Host greeted us immediately upon arrival. We did have a reservation, highly recommend getting a reservation! Our server, Daniela, was superb!! Definitely one of the best servers I've ever had in my entire life. She explained everything and was super attentive. The gauchos were friendly and always approached our table. Meats were always hot and portions were always good size. All of the other staff seemed to be working hard and hustling around clearing tables and plates and serving guests. Hot and cold side food bars were continually checked on and filled with fresh products. I liked the ambiance. Decor was appropriate and the high ceilings helped with any restaurant noise. The shift lead/floor manager always having eyes on all aspects of the flow in the restaurant. Overall a really great evening. We drove over an hour for this experience and we left extremely satisfied! Thank you for a most memorable evening!

One of the strangest dining experiences my husband and I have ever had. The server started off by…read morebringing a bottle of wine to our table, setting it down, and fully tried selling it to us. When we rejected the bottle, he left it at our table until we ordered something else. I am all for getting your sales up, but this was incredibly weird. The steak was good, and the individuals bringing it over were great. Our night ended with this complimentary birthday... plate? Again, very strange for a restaurant of this price point. I am not from here, and was expecting a very different experience. You're better off going to any other steakhouse in the area.

WOW ... WOW... WOW…read more. We were in the area and decided to try something new , came across this place and went in to check it out , here is how it went : Upon entering we were greeted by Jonas and an AMAZINGGGGGGGG bartender named Will . Will is simply the best , polite, professional, positive energy and outstanding customer service . He goes out of his way to make sure everything is perfect , we sat at the bar and had some delicious appetizers seasoned to perfection . I'm am Brazilian and I have been to MANY Brazilian steakhouses but this one topped them all and the didn't even try the rodizio. The whole vibe just makes you want to stay as long as you can , the only issue with that is that you will probably weight 100lbs more by the time you leave haha !! Everything is just so good . Jonas was very attentive and always asking if we needed anything else . An absolute amazing experience , we will definitely go back to enjoy other selections . Ohh and let me tell you their passion fruit caipirinha was awesome . If you want class,great customer service and great food definitely pay this guys a visit . You will not regret .

The staff is pretty efficient and they constantly come with the meats…read more Their buffet is pretty limited but By far, the best seasons steaks from Brazilian restaurants I've been to.

Favorite place to eat in all of CT. This is a casual Brazilian deli where you pick your own food…read morefrom a salad and hot bar and request meat from the meat carving station afterwards. This is an extremely popular blue collar spot in Danbury that became really special to me as a undergrad student and has remained an amazing place. The Pao de queijo is amazing with the right balance of chewiness with a nice crust on the outside. Picanha and beef ribs are also outstanding-- the ribs are incredibly rich, tender and flavorful. The beans are also seasoned to perfection. Hot bar is also really nice and overall you can make a really satisfying, personalized meal for yourself at a reasonable cost. I recommend coming before 9 PM because they start running out of stuff and hot bar looks rough at night. Also definitely give the complimentary spicy peppers in oil a try-- super spicy but delicious.

There is always a long line. But that's because they're that good. Is the line worth it. YES!!…read more The steak is great. We always take it home. My tip: order rare, so when it gets home it isn't overcooked. We have ordered delivery but the steak comes overcooked so it's better to actually go there. Also, when you order via door dash they don't give options for the pork and pineapple. If you haven't, give this place a try. Worth it.

The food was cold and when I asked the "new management" how much it would be to take out. They told…read moreme one price and then at the register charged me way more. Do not recommend.

Food was no Bueno. Dry, lacked seasoning, and over priced. Not the experience I was looking for…read morebased on the IG influences recommendation.

After a long day I decided to stop in at this nice restaurant that featured Brazilian style food…read more Not everyday you see this in this area of CT so I had to try it out. The food is served as buffet style so you can try everything and just pay by the pound. They had lots of steaks and meats on the BBQ skewers. The staff was friendly spoke England and Portuguese of course the native language of Brazil. As a Brazilian myself I was impressed by the decorations of our country and the food itself brings me back memories of being back in Rio. There is lots of deserts to try and drinks to accompany your meal. Definitely hit place to for lunch breakfast and dinner.

Oh no! I don't know how they do the pricing, but I did the salad bar and meat(s) and paid around…read more$40 (or more) with a Guarana Antarctica. On the salad bar side: the rice was warm, the beans were cold, the Pao de Queijo were rock hard. On the meat side: the sausage had to have been cooked the day before it was so hard, one of the meats I had (?) was a bit fatty, but the chicken and the wings were excellent as was something else put on top. Not sure if I could have gone back up for more but wasn't planning to stay as nothing was 'that' good. I was stared at like they've never seen a gringo before yet I know Brazilian (Portuguese) food equal to most Brazilians! I believe they had Brigadeiro in the display case but I had already spent a few dollars on a subpar dinner by this point. They're open for breakfast, but I wouldn't dare.

No more all you can eat for the meats. The premise of a restaurant like this is for it to be all…read moreyou can eat. Its no longer ayce, and it's expensive for what it is so I will mourn the loss.

New owner recently and the hot/cold buffet has been pretty good. We've been dining here for years…read more- initially in Hartford and more recently in Meriden since moving out this way. Recently the black beans had more pork in them than beans which made it hard to get only beans for my really picky 6 year old (who I can at least talk into eating rice and beans and salad for dinner there). They make a stewed chicken that is to die for. Their grilled meats are great - not too salty. Overall we just really enjoy the ambiance and people who work there.

Stopped in for a late lunch after a quick mall run with my son. He immediately said when asked what…read moreare we eating " Fogo Burget"! Its always quiet during the day, its very peaceful. My son and I both got the same pineapple mint lemonade it's delicious and freshly made, he also got one to go, we had the picantah burgers with fries, its on the happy hour menue, i've tried a few other items but the burger is the best option and its delicious freshly made with all of the works, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, swiss cheese and a special sauce, very juicy and flavorful. The fries are also crispy and hot, i can never eat the entire burger i cut it in half and have the rest for later. The burger is a hit, if you want a nice ambiance affordable lunch try the burger.

The entrance and ambiance were beautiful! The seating was nicely arranged, white table cloths…read more Now for the food. We paid $104 for Sunday brunch at 1. It was supposed to include waffles, an omelette station, exotic fruit and meat. No omelette station, no waffles. I asked for waffles and was told they were being prepared. I checked a few times they never arrived. Most of the meat was too salty and arrived very slowly unlike most Brazilian S.H. It even stopped before we turned over our cards. Not sure if they were taking a break but the serving time was brief. The salad bar lacked variety. It was half the size of other B.S.H. Nothing special just salad, fruit that you can get anywhere, cold cornbread. No shrimp, not much extras. The soup was ok.

Awesome place to eat a delicious Brazilian Food! Had…read moreShrimp with coconut milk & peppers ( Bobó de camarão ) .

Great food & price...staff is accommodating! The meats were tasty & drinks were cold. Family…read morelike atmosphere