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!

What a hidden gem! I am not exaggerating when I say that this is one of THE best burgers I've ever…read morehad in my life. Excellent service and excellent food - I will come back again and again!

Portions are generous and excellent presentation y flavor. Service was also very good and the…read moreambiance made an amazing impression and a great experience

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.

I went to Texas de Brazil in Hartford during a layover and somehow ended up having Thanksgiving…read moredinner there, which was not on my bingo card but worked out pretty well. They had all the usual Thanksgiving foods along with the regular Texas de Brazil selections, so there was no shortage of options. The cranberry sauce wasn't my favorite, but the overall food and vibe made up for it. The servers *would not stop* coming by the table with meat selections, we could barely catch our breath before another skewer appeared. Not exactly a complaint, just impressive dedication. Our waiter, however, was perfect and kept everything running smoothly. The floors were extremely slippery, which was a little alarming, but guest services were excellent. We also made a last-minute reservation, and it was surprisingly easy. Overall, it was a fun, memorable meal and a great way to spend my Thanksgiving.

Always delicious. We have date night here regularly. Just don't let them sit you by the hostess bc…read morethey WILL forget about you or you'll get the end of the meat sticks.

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.

Where do I start. This place is truly amazing!! The service son as you walk thru the doors is too…read morenotch. We were greeted and seated immediately. It was our 1st time here and the waiter did a great job of explaining how everything works and how the food will be served. We got the full experience. The salad bar has waaayyyy more than just salad but don't get caught up there bc when they start bringing the food/meats to your table you might be a little overwhelmed. I tried everything lol. I had a lamb chop for the 1st time it was amazingly delicious. Flank steak might be new favorite cut. Filet mignon wrapped with bacon. They just keep bringing food to you like you're a "King" or "Queen"!! There was the grilled pineapple and they also had this honey cheese. I'm getting hungry and having flashbacks as aim writing. I can't wait to go back. It's a very nice intimate setting with music playing but just loud enough to hear and still have a conversation. I will definitely be back soon. It's so much more I can say but I think you have to just experience it for yourself. Also remember this all you can eat so bring your appetite. Next time I'll add more pics. Had to enjoy the moment!!

Minas Carne is an authentic Brazilian barbeque restaurant and delicatessen that opened in Danbury,…read moreConnecticut in 1997. It was founded by the Reyes Family of restaurateurs, which includes Luis, Juan & Richard. The Reyes Family immigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic in 1990. The first eatery they opened in 1991 was Amigo's Deli & Carniceria, which is still going strong today. In 1997, the family opened Minas Carne, which features authentic Brazilian BBQ and traditional sides served in a fast-casual environment. It quickly became a popular staple in Danbury. In 2020, the Reyes Family opened Mariposa Taqueria. It closed in 2026, but the Reyes Family plan to turn it into a second location for Minas Carne which will open soon. I have eaten at Minas Carne numerous times over the years. The restaurant is 400 feet away from Western Connecticut State University's Midtown Campus, and it has long been a popular food option for WestConn students. I myself attended WestConn for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees. Recently I was in Danbury to see a concert, so I decided to stop by Minas Carne for some dinner beforehand. Everything is buffet style here and the line moves quickly. I grabbed a platter and loaded up on some sides such as "White Rice", "Yellow Rice", "Brown Beans", "Meat & Bean Stew", "Fried Chicken", "Beef Stew", and "Seasoned Plantains". Then I headed to the star of the show: the brick-oven charcoal barbeque pit. I asked for a little bit of "Pork Tenderloin" as well as some "Linguiça". Everything was delicious! There's a reason why I've been coming back here again and again for over 20 years. If you're looking for an authentic Brazilian BBQ experience then I highly recommend Minas Carne!

Mina's has great garlic steak and chicken wings, and I love their yellow rice and collard greens…read more But today's visit felt like I was ripped off. I loaded up the container with rice and collard greens, got 3 chicken wings and garlic steak, and paid $41. It was 2.7 lbs charged at $14.05. But the posted prices were $10.99/lb for combo and $14.49 for meat only. How do they determine pricing? Obviously, it looks like I got only all meat in the photo, but it's sitting on top of rice and collard greens, which, by the way, the rice is very heavy since I got a lot of it. I think that's just a bit deceptive when a restaurant does that kind of crap to their customers. I saw one review from years ago that they do arbitrarily change pricing when they think you got more meat on your plate. That's just plain wrong.

A fun night out. Tavern atmosphere. The roasted pineapple was my favorite…read more More of a social experience than a traditional restaurant but definitely interesting and worth a night out.

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.

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.

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.

Amazing food and service! It was my first time here and I'd be back for sure. Ambiance was cozy.read more

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.