Brazilian Steakhouses

monk3y

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I am planning on taking my gf here for our anniversary. I've never been to one of these places but it sounds amazing.

Anyone here ever eaten at one and how was your experience?
 

Ns1

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go hungry.

very hungry (they are damn tasty though)
 

JS80

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Originally posted by: Ns1
go hungry.

very hungry

ironically, doing this actually decreases your capacity to eat because your stomach will have shrunk.

A more effective way is to eat quickly and pass on the salad bar.
 

Spoooon

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I enjoyed it. The meats typically aren't the best cuts, but quantity can win over quality, especially when the quality is still relatively high. :)
 

Ns1

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Originally posted by: JS80
Originally posted by: Ns1
go hungry.

very hungry

ironically, doing this actually decreases your capacity to eat because your stomach will have shrunk.

A more effective way is to eat quickly and pass on the salad bar.

Well, I use illicit substances to make myself hungry, so that doesn't actually apply to me hahaha.


re: Spoooon

If they aren't using the best cuts you should find a better churrascaria :)
 

JS80

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Originally posted by: Ns1
Originally posted by: JS80
Originally posted by: Ns1
go hungry.

very hungry

ironically, doing this actually decreases your capacity to eat because your stomach will have shrunk.

A more effective way is to eat quickly and pass on the salad bar.

Well, I use illicit substances to make myself hungry, so that doesn't actually apply to me hahaha.

That is the optimal way. haha.
 

evident

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been to Chima in ft lauderdale. they also have one in philly. TOTALLY WORTH IT. they normally have promos too sometimes
 

LS8

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I went to Texas de Brazil once. The food was superb. Also if you fill out their comments card you can return and eat for free on your birthday. Not bad considering dinner is normally $45.
 

Tiamat

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eat a small appetizer an hour earlier.

Skip the salad bar, and keep the woodblock with the green side facing up. Obviously red tells the servers to stop coming.
 

funkymatt

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there's a couple of them out here, we go there for birthday paries and such. ns1 hit the nail on the head about going slightly altered.
 

Lamont Burns

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Originally posted by: JS80
Originally posted by: Ns1
go hungry.

very hungry

ironically, doing this actually decreases your capacity to eat because your stomach will have shrunk.

Really? Joey Chestnut just fasted for a little over a day before eating 45 slices of pizza in about 10 minutes this weekend.

 

ConstipatedVigilante

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Originally posted by: Lamont Burns
Originally posted by: JS80
Originally posted by: Ns1
go hungry.

very hungry

ironically, doing this actually decreases your capacity to eat because your stomach will have shrunk.

Really? Joey Chestnut just fasted for a little over a day before eating 45 slices of pizza in about 10 minutes this weekend.
According to his wiki he stretches his stomach with milk and water before competitions. That's training right there.

 

daveymark

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Stay away from bread bars, salad bars, and pasta bars, as well as the chicken. not because it tastes bad, but because you will get full quick and won't be able to eat much of the good stuff like filet, veal, lamb, etc. For the same reason, avoid the chicken and sausage if you can. they will do interesting things with the chicken and sausage, like wrap in bacon etc, but the best is the steak/pork/lamb etc...they will bring the chicken out first, and then a second time before bringing out the good stuff like the lamb chops. don't be afraid to tell them right at the start "can you bring the lamb chops by?"

I love it, my gf hates it. I always leave the green side up as I have to pass a few of the meat hunks they bring by.

The only side I ever get is veggies. sometimes the bread is so damn good I let myself have a single roll too.

no need for appetizers or anything else. eat like a king, because when you get the bill you'll feel like a pauper.
 

theknight571

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I've been to a Texas de Brazil. One of the best meals I've ever had.

Not a place for a vegetarian. lol :p
 

SoulAssassin

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churrascaria plataforma in ny and fogo in philly are both amazing. I've been to another one in denver and it was kinda meh, so yeah, if you aren't getting the best cuts of meat you need to find a better place because the good ones serve the best.
 

JS80

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Originally posted by: Lamont Burns
Originally posted by: JS80
Originally posted by: Ns1
go hungry.

very hungry

ironically, doing this actually decreases your capacity to eat because your stomach will have shrunk.

Really? Joey Chestnut just fasted for a little over a day before eating 45 slices of pizza in about 10 minutes this weekend.

wow fail
 

krunchykrome

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they're great; there's one next to our office that I love

I'm mentoring a new hire, and I took him there for a buddy lunch. It's expensive; I think it was $82 including tip for lunch for 2. I've gone there for dinner a few times and it's something like $50 per person.

Like Ns1 said though, go hungry. It's great food though
 

Lamont Burns

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Originally posted by: JS80
Originally posted by: Lamont Burns
Originally posted by: JS80
Originally posted by: Ns1
go hungry.

very hungry

ironically, doing this actually decreases your capacity to eat because your stomach will have shrunk.

Really? Joey Chestnut just fasted for a little over a day before eating 45 slices of pizza in about 10 minutes this weekend.

wow fail

relax sparky
 

SaltBoy

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If they have bacon-wrapped turkey, you're in for a treat.

Dang my mouth is watering...
 

Lumathix

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The only one I've been to is Fogo de Chao here in Houston. Very very fun place to go, especially if you're with a good sized group. And there's no way I could skip the salad bar. That thing was amazing. Calling it a "salad bar" doesn't do it justice!

Enjoy your evening :)
 

Gibson486

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Ah man...they have one in Lincoln, RI (or somewhere near there).....best...place...ever!

They come around with slabs of meat and sausage and cut you pieces. It was heaven.....