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4.5 (68 reviews)
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Najwa G.

Bar Goyana overall was very good, but the main dish didn't stand out to me. However, I would be back to try everything that I liked as it was pretty solid. My friend and I had the chips and guac to start which was good- the guac didn't taste puréed/fresh out of a jar which I don't like. We also got the pao de quiejo which was tasty- I would definitely opt for the stuffed ones next time though. For our mains, we shared the beef stroganoff as we had eaten before. This unfortunately fell short for me as it lacked flavor and didn't feel like an authentic Brazilian dish to me. FWIW, the drinks were tasty to compensate for the lackluster main dish. I forgot our server's name but she was very sweet and attentive. I would come back for the appetizers and drinks.

Jalapeño Parmesan cheese bread
Peta W.

I initially chose this place for its very tropical island feel and aesthetics. Beautifully decorated and for the brief 30 mins or 2 hrs I almost feel like I'm outside of NYC. It did not disappoint. Went in for mid week drinks and snacks. I love the tropic drink infusions.. I loved that it's right off the main. Service was great, server offered suggestions, everything was timely and he was attentive. I'd recommend going for the experience. Also, apparently there's a joined Italian restaurant coming to the other side soon. Will be checking that out.

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Keyla P.

I enjoyed the food was there during a happy hour. The food was very tasty surprising good. The ambience was very nice as well. The service was subpar in my opinion. Personally felt the waiter took very long to come over so long that many party members were unable to enter their happy hour orders when they were ready a good 10-15min before it ended. He also offered no flexibility due to that. But really good food.

Light sauce with Coxinha
Glenn C.

I went here with a group around a week ago or so for Restaurant Week which is one of the reasonably priced ones in the city being three courses for $30. This is a small Brazilian place with a bar connected to a Belgian chocolate mousse place called Mojo Dessert Bar which is why they have that as dessert here. The staff was friendly though there wasn't really enough people so they took a bit to serve everything with some people getting their food a bit later than others but it's a casual spot so I don't mind. It was a bit hot inside even though the fan was on and the seating was slightly cramped with a large plant at the corner which doesn't really work with people trying to get in. To drink I had a caipirinha as it was happy hour. I believe it was $12 or so and I got the lime one and it wasn't that good. Couldn't really taste the cachaça at all and I probably would try a different cocktail next time. For the appetizer choice, some of us got the Coxinha or chicken croquette which had a a light green sauce on the side. It was pretty good with tender chicken and a soft batter and the portion was good with two pieces. I've had better such as at Rio Market but it was still solid and the sauce was fresh. Another person got the Pastel or as described their version of an empanada (with a choice of beef or cheese,) which came with one piece, one person got their unique twist on a Pao de Queijo/cheese bread which was cut in half and stuffed which had three small pieces, and one person got the Pineapple Da Goyana which came out very quickly. They all appeared to enjoy their appetizers. For main dish, I went with the Feijoada listed as the Brazilian National Dish consisting of a black beans and pork stew served with the usual accompaniments; white rice, collard greens, farofa, tomatoes, and orange. Their version was just OK outside of the good portion size for RW. The vast majority of the pork in there was sausage which had a smoky flavor with a handful of small pieces as well. It was a lot less varied compared to some other Brazilian spots I've been to (such as the excellent Nelore among others) so it lacked textures and was just a bit one note. The sides helped cut down the richness of the stew (particularly the farofa/toasted cassava flour) and it was overall good but not great. A person across from me got the Bobó de Camarão or shrimp and cassava stew served with white rice and the same farofa. I tried a bit of the stew which had a good thick texture as expected from the cassava with some light coconut sweetness and there was plenty of shrimp in there and I thought overall it was better even from the small taste. One person at the table had the Chicken Stroganoff consisting of chicken and mushroom stew with white rice and crispy potato sticks which they enjoyed. Dessert as noted was from Mojo Sweets; a Belgian chocolate mousse place connected to here. You can read my full review on there here https://www.yelp.com/biz/mojo-desserts-new-york?hrid=hfFY0qoq5ULp9KgnyOkxiQ but in general, I liked the passion fruit one the most with the dark chocolate also being excellent and the hazelnut one being a bit too sweet. This place was fine. The feijoada wasn't that good here nor was my drink but the appetizer and dessert were very tasty. It's not the best Brazilian food I've had or even close but the deal was good for $30. I don't mind haphazard service for a little neighborhood place but the food had a bit too many faults. 3.3 or so.

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Robert M.

We came by this Brazilian restaurant to continue birthday celebrations. I loved how you felt the culture and authenticity as soon as you walk in. They have beautiful murals and intricate lights hanging to create a unique ambiance. I ordered the Brazilian Mojito, which was nicely made and fruity flavored. The dinner menu is mostly small plates and a few entrees. I tried the FEIJOADA which is the "Brazilian National Dish." I enjoyed the Black Beans and Pork Stew. The collard greens were sliced and lemon flavored. I didn't finish the meal because it left me wanting more. It was a nice experience to try a Brazilian restaurant that's not a steakhouse, but I don't think I'd recommend it to anyone for other than drinks and good service.

Cheese with honey and truffle
Linda P.

I came here with my mom twice the place is very cute and hidden, it's like a Brazilian cocktail bar with bites. I must say that the cocktails I tried are not bad, pretty good for the area. We tried a mezcal cocktail it was pretty tasty, I tried a rum cocktail Mai tai this one was okay too sweet. We tried a couple of tapas the guacamole was pretty good, the cheese with truffle and honey was not bad but very basic. We tried the croquette and they were good the only thing I was not a fan was of the empanada not the best. The service is friendly but very slow to check in on the table to get refills. I wanted to get more drinks but getting my server was a bit hard to catch attention I feel like this place would be more busier if they improve their customer service skills and even be able to recommend and explain the drinks. Definitely will come back

El barrio de fuego
Stacy T.

Wow. Cozy little cocktail bar conveniently located in the neighborhood. The bartender was super friendly and on point. We made it for happy hour and glad we did! El barrio de fuego - spicy and smoky. This was an eclectic drink and a nice surprise. Definitely good to try if you are looking for something new. Capriniha - refreshing. A solid creation of a classic. Cocktail of the day drink - solid as well The Pao was addictive ! I would also just eat Pao without any stuffing! There are a bunch of others we need to try ! Definitely need to return.

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Kay K.

This is an adorable small little gem in East Harlem. The portion sizes are very generous so if you're planning to eat family style keep this in mind. We took a lot of left overs home. The strawberry mango salad (salada tropical) was my favorite after the hazelnut praline mousse. There is a cute outdoor eating area. Service was a bit slow as there seemed to be only one waiter for the entire restaurant but otherwise a very cute experience.

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Gertrude C.

I came to this restaurant with a group of 5 people initially for drinks but it turned into dinner. We were asked if he had reservations when the restaurant was empty which was interesting. This is my first time going to a Brazilian restaurant that wasn't a steakhouse and it was an experience. Some of us ordered small plate tapas. I wanted an entree so I explored new flavors with the shrimp dish that had powdered yuca and rice. My Love had Black Beans Pork Sausage Stew over rice with a side of collard greens that had lemon juice drizzled on top of it. Everything tasted great. The powered yucca is an acquired taste and texture but im glad i tried it. I ordered the Moscow Mule and asked if they could passion fruit juice in it and it tasted amazing which perfectly balanced at the meal. The ambience is cute and intimate. They have happy hour specials and the waitress was kind when she translated the inspirational quotes on the wall for us Non-Portuguese speakers. I will definitely come back for drinks and dessert next-door

Tameeka B.

A must go to in Harlem! If you are interested in Brazilian bites and cocktails (or like cocktails in general) this is the place to go to! The owners are super friendly and they also own Mojo Mousse Bar next door. Now that it's fall definitely check out the fall drink menu! It's a nice cozy spot for friends to gather and catch up. There is seating in door and outdoor. Check the pics to see my favorite cocktails from here.

Cheese and jalapeño
Andrea C.

The decor and the ambiance is so cute!! The drinks list is so long and every time I've ordered a drink here they have never disappointed, the serial to each drink is great! The bread both kind a must get don't even think twice! It's incredible! The salad was great when u add protein to it otherwise you will probably still be hungry. The dressing on the salad was great and although it lacked quinoa when asked to give a little more they accommodated well!! The pot pie was light and the flavor was good! The mousse was incredible and they are truly known for that ! If you are looking for a date night spot this is a good place!

Strawberry Caipirinha
Ann S.

If you're looking for a new bar to try, Bar Goyana just opened in July and is serving up some wonderful Brazilian cocktails. The Belgian-Brazilian couple behind MOJO Mousse Bar brings us this new Brazilian-inspired cocktail bar that's located in the space next door to the mousse shop. It's perfect for an outing with friends, a date or an after dinner treat (drinks + dessert)! We tried: *Berry Carmen Miranda *Classic Lime Caipirinha *Belgian Fashion (you get a yummy piece of chocolate with it!) *Strawberry Caipirinha *El Barrio Tropical *You Made It Uphill (they are on a hill lol) *The Goyana They have food offerings as well. Unfortunately I didn't get to try any as I stumbled upon this right after brunch with some friends, but I'm eyeing their Pineapple da Goyana and Crab Cake for next time! Check them out and show some support if you can!

You made it up the hill so good!!
R. C.

So cute! It's like you're downtown but you are absolutely uptown on 100th and Lex. A hidden gem! Grabbing a drink with my husband and loving the outside space. Chairs are super comfortable and ambiance is sweet. We both got a You Made It Uphill and we deserved it after walking up that damn hill. Mezcal was terrific and presentation looked rich. We ordered the bread with prosciutto and cheese and the braise rib bruschetta. Delish! Beef in the bruschetta was so tasty and made for the perfect bite. We will be back- we found a new neighborhood date night spot and I'm so happy about that!

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Like many of my favorites in East Harlem, the space here is very small. But the food is large in flavor and quality.

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Ambiance was beautiful and service was welcoming. The cocktails were sweet, personally. Would go back to try the food !

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This place is so cute. They has some good drinks and we absolutely loved the guava special! Server is really good.. definitely pass by

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