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    Saravá - The Modern Bistro

    4.3 (278 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    French Fries
    Shirley L.

    One of new favorite brunch spot. The multiple times I came to Sarava, I enjoyed all the dishes I tried. The seasoning was just right. My favorite is both the lobster beny and crab cake beny. The lobster beny was delicious. The service is wonderful. Even though it's not a big indoor seating area but I was able to keep my travel stroller within our table.

    Brazilian BBQ
    Jenifer V.

    My first experience wasn't the best at this place as the wait staff was rude to us. Still i decided to give this place another shot. To start i order the shrimp ceviche. Honestly inqaant i press with the ceviche and i think the only reason it was tolerable it was because of the potato chips. I had a Margarita but i had to send it back because it tastes like plain seltzer with lemon juice and sugar. I ordered a Brazilian beer which was much better. We shared the BBQ dish and it was so good. The meat was delicious and the sausage was flavorful. I love the little spicy red peppers that came with the dish. If we come back to will be only to get the BBQ dish. The service was nice this time around our waitress was kind. The place is small but very clean.

    Skirt steak and yuca fries $45
    Michael O.

    Prices are high for the neighborhood. Waitress was friendly but not responsive to complaints. We ordered the mango avocado salad. But there was almost no avocado. 2 tiny pieces of avocado in the salad when a salad is called mango avocado salad you expect to see some avocado. We told the waitress and all she did was say. I'll tell the chef and then we never heard anything about it again. One of the skirt steaks was crazy oversalted. My friend told the waitress. Same response from the waitress. The lobster roll could use a little more lobster for the price. 3 stars because the food tasted very good other than the one steak that was oversalted but my friend scraped off the salt with a napkin and ate it. Like i said taste of the steak and lobster was very good. Restaurants decorations were great. The vibe is awesome

    Picanha
    Sumito A.

    Get to the Chase: Pros: 1) Amazing service! Our host/waitress always came by to make sure everything was ok and the food came out hot and fast! 2) We ordered 6 caipirinhas for 3 - cashew fruit (creamy and sweet, definitely give it a try), passion fruit, original, and mango...AALL were so good! Not stingy with the liquor, nice pleasant sweetness and not sickly sweet, and good balance with some tartness. Give an IV drip for the original with muddled limes cuz that was too good 3) For 3 we ordered 1 appetizer of fish croquetes, 1 Brazilian bbq platter for 2, and then 1 picanha steak with chimichurri. All of it was so good, with the meat really well cooked, and the flavor on POINT. Meat sweats, smiles, and full bellies 4) Bill came down to about $300 with 20% tip, so a bit on the pricy side, but so worth it...will definitely come back 5) Would say ideal to impress a date, family friendly, and good for a party of 4 Cons: 1) Place is a bit small, but cozy, otherwise no negatives

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    Linda L.

    Came here on a Saturday at 6:30pm to celebrate a bday. The waitress was very nice to show me a place I can park the stroller and brought the kids plastic cups for water. I was surprised how empty it was but patrons definitely started coming in at 8pm. The ambiance was relaxing with the decor, dim lighting, and music. If I had to choose between their brunch or dinner, I would go with their dinner menu as that was more memorable for me. We had their Frito Mixto which included fresh tasting calamari, shrimp, and veggie strings, delicious pao de Brazil (cheesy bread a must), tuna tartare, and Brazillian BBQ ($96) which was enough for 3 adults with the variety of two steaks, chicken skewer, sausages, garlic bread, yuka fries, and rice and beans (esp if you are ordering a few appetizers). Everything was flavorful, and I love dipping the yucca fries in the spicy mayo sauce. The owner came out to ask if we enjoyed the food and informed us of their upcoming Wed $35 paint and sip event with min order of one app. Definitely nice to see small business owners hosting creative events too.

    Tuna tartare ,mussels ,yucca fries with sausage ,poa de queso(cheesy ball)
    Asiye E.

    This place absolutely hidden gem in Bayridge .The food absolutely very remarkable and taste is delightful.Food is phenominal but our server Jennifer has a high level customer service.She was borns for hospitality I hope she never loose enthusiasm. Ambiance is so warm and very pleasant.

    Happy Hour Special Menu
    Tati C.

    On the walk in, it's a small space but a nice setup. Intimate and low key. The waiter was also the bartender that day but she managed very well. She was helpful with choosing our food and explaining the different flavor caipirinhas. I was looking for a new happy hour spot but the menu made me want more than that. I had the caipirinha flight and of course a happy hour margarita. The food was really good, I enjoyed the wings although they we really spicy. I used the sauce from the frito misto to also dip the wings & that was really good too. Everything was crispy and flavorful. I would def come back again :)

    Crab Cakes Benedict
    Bellody C.

    It's pretty non busy in there. There was no one when we went one afternoon. You can't really find Brazilian in Southern Brooklyn so this place is almost like a hidden gem. It was my first time having ceviche and I didn't expect it to be liquidy. I usually hate plantain chips but it goes so well with the juices, shrimp, and onions etc... It had a bit of a kick to it- not spicy. The crab cake benedict was so good. The Hollandaise sauce was so yums, it went well with my fries. The portion looks small but it was pretty filling after eating the appetizer. The steak and eggs was a bit salty but they kindly remade it. I also wish the eggs were runny instead but it's okay.

    Jess L.

    Everything seems great, the food, service, ambiance. The food is seriously heavenly. Good job in preparing good meals for people to enjoy

    Chocolate Pancakes
    Brian M.

    This should be my sixth review and I love this place. Came here with friends visiting from Singapore and we had a very nice experience as always. The have beautiful shaded garden seating, friendly wait staff, great selection of food. You can order lunch, brunch or dinner, fair prices, high quality, awesome presentation, good wine and mixed drink selection and the restaurant is very clean. I highly recommend them for any occasion I do not think they will disappoint.

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    Kseniya K.

    Based on great reviews, I was anticipating brunching at this restaurant. On a cold April Saturday, our reservation was not necessary--from noon to 2pm, the place had a steady flow of customers and available tables. The restaurant is tiny--seats maybe at most 20 people. No tables bigger than 4 are available. Cozy ambiance. Relaxing music playing in the background. Soothing atmosphere to enjoy. Dimmed lighting probably creates an intimate feel during dinner time. One caveat: the entrance door was opening very often, and there was barely any heat on in the restaurant, so we were freezing the entire time. Food gets cold quickly. We were wearing our winter jackets to keep warm. Not ideal. Detracted a great deal from enjoying the experience, when you have to be shivering to keep warm. Nothing much to say about Service. Waitresses seemed aloof and weren't particularly talkative or warm. Was not expecting Manhattan prices: the bill was $100 for brunch for two, without drinks or tips. Certainly not a cheap treat, considering we did not order much. Disappointed that for the quality and quantity of food, we paid such exorbitant price. $17 crab cake appetizer was an utter waste of money. Two tiny crabcakes were completely bland. Barely any crab meat, all bread and vegetable stuffing. Huge chunks of potato instead of crab meat. No seasoning to at least create some flavor. Tasted like eating stale, damn, sad cloth. The avocado & mango chutney was much tastier and the highlight of this dish. How disappointing. $22 crab cake benedict was good, not counting crab cakes [read above comment]. Salad was light. Substituted home potatoes for sweet potato and regular fries. Both fries were delicious. We were not warned that substituting home potatoes for fries would be +$3. We were craving something new, so were recommended to try Brazilian Catupiry cheese bread, which is not indicated in the menu. Tiny bread balls stuffed with cheese were lovely--so easy to get carried away and eat a ton of those. However, $16 for 7 tiny balls was definitely pushing it.

    Adeline C.

    It was the long overdue that I finally came here and eat. First, love the ambiance, lately I notice restaurants are getting louder and since I am here to socialize with friends I get it but also the noise level in some places are crazy. Not here, they are casual and chill and I am able to hear myself talking lol. The drinks are excellent, the food is great. I was here with a friend whose parents are Portuguese and she said some of the dishes reminded her of her mom's cooking so I think that's an awesome compliment. Overall it is a nice place and next time I will try the entrees, we had drinks and share few appetizers this time.

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    Such a fun spot. Food and drinks are awesome and service is even better. Cute backyard for warmer days.

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    10/10 food and service ! From the food to the drinks to the ambiance. The empanadas & steak are my go-to and it's better every time

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    This place is always on point. Their food never fails. So grateful to have it near by.

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    Ask the Community - Saravá - The Modern Bistro

    Do they do gift cards/certificates?

    What time is brunch on the weekends?

    I have seen photos of Brazilian Churrasco. Do you have this during certain hours?

    Is the meat Halal? And is it full menu, thats halal?

    Hi i don't think they serve halal meat at all. they also serve Alcoholic drinks so probably not

    How is this business operating during the pandemic? Is there outdoor service? Are they providing deliveries/takeout? Are they following social distancing protocol?

    They have specious backyard and offer food pick up and delivery. Food is to die for! I highly recommend!

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    Yes ! Delicious mole poblano in classic chocolate sauce…read more Chicken was tender & perfectly shredded. Delivery was quick.

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