The food was tasty, but unfortunately the service was almost nonexistent. My friend and I came in for lunch and had to ask three times before a waiter finally came to our table. We ordered pizza, and when it arrived it was cold. After the food was delivered, we again had difficulty getting anyone's attention to ask for water and later the check. While the food itself had good flavor, the lack of attentive service made the overall experience disappointing. There are other places to enjoy Brazilian food where customers receive much better attention and better food. read more

Favorite Brazilian restaurant! There's two dining areas to choose to sit at. The restaurant offers a buffet and a grill section to order a juicy slice (or more!) of picaña. The plates are weighed at the cash register. You can choose to check out right then and there; or pay when you're done enjoying more food from the buffet. There is also a menu you can order from if you'd like. The buffet has more than enough of options to satisfy your needs. Rice, beans, stroganoff, salad, fish, and so much more! There's also a soft serve machine. Oh and don't forget to grab a cup of coffee, if you're feeling a strong delicious coffee. read more

Brazilian Place - Buffet area - Buffets Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

I haven't ever tried Brazilian food, and was in the area, saw an AYCE buffet, and decided I had to give it a try. Plus, I was really hungry. I didn't really know what to expect, but this place hit all the marks. Inside, there's a large open area with a bar. On the other side of a small divider, there's the buffet and counter. I quickly got plates and hit the buffet. The food is very, very meat heavy -- there's not a lot of vegetables, starches, or anything else, but lots of beef, pork, chicken, and some seafood. It was all delicious. Oddly, in the middle of the buffet, there's a small pizza station. I didn't try any of the pizzas, and I'm going to just say this: they were weird. They had an apple pie one, a strawberry and nutella one, and some other oddballs -- as well as traditional. I guess if you're a big pizza fan, it might be worth trying out. I can't remember the names of most of the foods I tried, but everything was delicious. Lots of bbq style meats, mixed fish stews, cow feet, and other items. And while it's tasty, I will say the food is overall a bit salty: you're going to want to hit the drink fridge a few times. The main area has a bar, but I sat at the area by the counter. I'm honestly not sure if you can get regular drinks from the bar -- they've got a fridge with sodas, and I wound up getting a few of those. I would have prefered a fountain soda with free refills, but ... oh well. Or a margarita or two, though I was in a little bit early. The dessert station was something else. All of the desserts are served in ridiculously small portions: but this is good. There are like 42 different types of desserts, and I don't know about you: I want to try them all. Since they're all only a bite or two, you CAN try them. And they're delicious. Be careful, though -- I grabbed some kind of sausage thingy that was definitely not dessert! It wasn't bad, but biting into it between churro and tapioca pudding was really off putting. :) read more

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I went to a singles pickleball event nearby with my friend.  We were hungry and needed a place that was open a little later than most.  We walked into the Brazilian Place not knowing what to expect.  The staff was so welcoming and attentive.  We got the buffet, and they just kept bringing us delicious food until we were stuffed.  Then they brought desserts and we did what we could.   Definitely coming back here for the food and service. read more

After Driving by this place after so many years, I finally made time to check them out. They are a buffet style restaurant with a bunch of really tasty food and a good variety to choose from. They sell a bunch of snacks from Brazil. They also have a bar section if that is what you are looking for a bunch of food, but my favorite was the steak(cost extra). Think of this place like a family owned fogo de chao but for half the price! The only reason why I don't give this a perfect score is because it is a very confusing when you walk in there is no set menu no set price and I wasn't sure if I ate first or paid first so after asking for some help, I finally figured out that you eat first. If you're looking to try some new food or like Brazilian style food, this is a good choice. read more

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Walked in and it looks spacious and family friendly. The menu was very enticing and the buffet looked so fresh and delicious. I ordered the picanha platter for 34$ to share with my boyfriend. It was SO GOOD. Everything was seasoned perfectly the meat was cooked exactly how we asked-medium well. They have some great dessert options, i bought a brigadeiro which is a chocolate fudge ball and it was just enough for me. The flan was also bomb i took it home. Literally such a great experience definitely a hole in the wall, but a gem read more

Got the Franco Catupiry Brazilian Pizza and two beers on a Groupon and loved it. It was so filling we had leftovers for the next day. The staff were friendly and the service was pretty fast. The ambiance is quite casual. Would love to try the buffet sometime but would certainly have the pizza as well as it is so filling and unique. read more

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This place is definitely the true meaning of a hidden Gem! Don't waste your time reading! Lol, just go, and you won't regret it! Where do you think yourself going???? You still need to read my review, vote for it, and pray for me! Lol So let me start by explaining that they have 2 options : the buffet only or the buffet + the BBQ ! This is my second time going, and each time I think of getting the BBQ option - ( which smells amazing!!! And served right away from the grill , you have to walk to the guy who carve it for you , there are no gauchos there) - I end up getting the buffet only because the buffet already have multiple chicken items, multiple beef items, multiple pork items and seafood! What else would you need? But no, honestly, I want to add the BBQ the next time! I'm actually encouraging you to get it, too! Did I mention the lasagna? LASAGNA! TRUE LASAGNA! drowning in cheese, has the right amount of meat and sauce! Not drenched in tomato sauce! I loved the salad bar and specifically the potato salad!! Mmmm! Nostalgia! My mom makes something similar to it, and I haven't tasted my mom's food since 2012 ! Hopefully, we will meet again soon! :) Pão de queijo! If you know it you know it! If you don't , it's the cheese bread! Yummy! The only issue is that it's sitting on the buffet, and it wasn't warm, but here is the foodie tip ;) Fill a plate - with only what you need - of Pão de queijo and there is a microwave at the restaurant that you can use and reheat those little foxes ;) I can't wait to go there again! By the way, they have a huge space, and it's a great option for large groups ! Not fancy but very very clean and very authentic! Amazing customer service! Try it , vote for my review , and write to me your opinion and comments in the compliments or messages, and don't forget to .. pray for me ;) read more

Brazilian Place - One plate from the buffet! The Lasagna was the best I've ever had in the U.S! I want to go back for it! - Buffets Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Finally had a chance to check this buffet place out and glad I did. You can walk in, grab a plate, and start gorging if you want since you pay afterwards. However, they have 2 different prices: buffet only or buffet + BBQ meats. Since this was the first time here, we went with the latter. The meat is sitting right behind the counter and they slice it for you. We requested a small platter of various cuts and they brought it right out to us. The meats were kinda hit or miss; some were dried out, some were great. It's seasoned very well too. I'd probably stick with the picanha, as it was the only cut that I consistently liked. The buffet was very solid and there were several meats there too. The brisket was great, as was the pork/yuca dish and roasted veggies. The cheese rolls and fried pastries were outstanding, even warm.The buffet food was pretty fresh and clean, would definitely return again. read more

First time that I see a maminha that is not maminha and brigadeiro that is not brigadeiro! The maminha was very chewing and the brigadeiro didn't have any taste of condensed milk at all; it was just a ball made of sugar, some flour mixed with cheap chocolate! I barely saw Brazilians there, so a truly Brazilian can't say this place is authentic! What a shame! read more

Hate not having found this place earlier. Went for their lunch buffet over the weekend and it was truly amazing. Food was fresh, options were plenty and staff was very friendly. I haven't been to a Brazilian restaurant in 10 years and this place brought back some good memories. There were many dishes that I haven't tried before, so, I totally relished the buffet. I avoid some meats. The trays at the buffet weren't labeled so I couldn't find the names or ingredients but the staff helped me when needed. You can do all you can eat buffet or go by the pound. And you can include or exclude the BBQ. I liked the options. The place was super clean and well maintained for a buffet and can't wait to go back. read more

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I dropped by the Brazilian Place to make a to go order, so I did not have the opportunity to try the AYCE deal. I will say that I thought the waitstaff was very friendly and helpful in answering my questions about the menu. I thought the food was just ok - it wasn't that great, but it wasn't horrible. For about 16 bucks, we received two thinly slices of meat, one side, beans and a VERY large serving of rice. I think the rice took up 90% of the large to-go container. I did appreciate that they separated the rice from the beans so the rice would not be too soggy upon arriving home. Unfortunately, we (I placed orders for a few folks) found the chicken and beef to be extremely dry and unseasoned. Like I said earlier, the food wasn't bad, but I guess I was expecting a bit more flavor. The passion fruit mousse is absolutely amazing with its perfect blend of sweet and tart. However, we found the carrot cake, which was highly recommended, to be a bit bland (maybe not by Brazilian standards). Overall, the food is just ok, but I do not think that would go out of my way (e.g. more than a 15 minute drive) to eat here. read more

We came here on a whim when our first choice was closed for a private even. We were presently surprised the buffet has a good selection of foods. While a few of the hot dishes weren't- obviously whatever was used to heat them was off or out of fuel, the rest of the foods were great. What really stood out though was the staff. All were cheerful and went out of their way to be helpful. A great place we will be returning to. read more

The buffet option is the most popular, but they had options to get other foods such as burgers and pizzas. Some of my favorites from the buffet were the oxtail, plantains, and the cheese bread. The food is very much traditional Brazilian food. We currently live with a Brazilian and the food is very similar to what she cooks at our house! We all got the buffet, afterward we tried some of the honey bread and a dessert pizza to go. We originally wanted to order the Nutella and strawberry pizza, but they were out of strawberries. So, we ended up getting the Doce De Leite & Banana sweet pizza instead. It was good. Kind of reminded me of a crepe. It can be a bit confusing as to what to do. When we walked in no one greeted us. You pay up front at the end, but we did have a waitress come to our table to ask if we wanted anything to drink when we first sat down. It feels a little weird to just walk into a place and immediately just start serving yourself food. They did not come and check on us again after delivering the drinks so when my husband wanted to order another drink, he had to go up to the bar to order it himself. It is your responsibility to remember everything that you order. Parking situation is not so good. Like most of the strip malls around this area. Very limited spots for the number of customers. With all that being said though definitely come check them out. It is a different experience than going Fogo or Texas De Brazil, even though they are both all you can eat options. It gives more of a view of what is eaten on a regular basis in Brazil. read more

Demora 1 hr pra fazer um hambúrguer, você liga e vai pedir 2 hamburguer e o cara te pergunta o nome 3x esperando querendo desligar o telefone já. read more

Great for my Brazilian husband but also great for me! You can get buffet style food or pay by weight and my food was only $13, over a pound of food! Everything I ate was good: roasted vegetables, pumpkin with some kind of sauce, fried yuca, plantains, rice, chicken and stroganoff. It was hard to pick what to eat, I will go back and try more dishes! read more

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We were the first customers when they 1st opened at 11am on a Monday morning. They have 2 huge dining areas inside but we decided to sit where the food/payment counter was. The restaurant was very clean and the food selection were great! It was our first time at a lower scale Brazilian buffet eatery as compared to the likes of Fogo de Chao and Texas de Brazil and boy do we love it here. They even have a free self serve coffee counter. I just wish they have or serve Brazilian desserts as part of the buffet and not something you have to buy separately. read more

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Having lived in Brazil for over a decade I can definitely say this restaurant is the closest thing to an authentic Brazilian Buffet.

Why didn't I find this place earlier?!? I love Brazilian steakhouses but they are usually expensive. Obviously I can't compare this place with Fogo de Chao or Chima, but it's affordable for a good amount of meat options and side dishes for the buffet. When you come in, you pay first. They have 2 options: buffet and pay by pounds. I chose the buffet as I wanted to try everything here and I was starving. There are a variety of side dishes to choose from. Then you would walk to the meat station and the guy will cut whatever meats you want m. They have 2 types of steak, oxtail, chicken wrapped in bacon, chicken wings, chicken hearts, and sausage. I absolutely loved the food and I wouldn't hesitate to come back again. The only con is parking as it might be hard to get in and out. read more

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Have I ever even eaten Brazilian before? A question that I asked myself as soon as I entered the cozy little restaurant tucked in-between a Bolivian restaurant (El Catrachito) and a "Tea Spa"... whatever that is. The inside is a bit of an ode to the late seventies. Or at least that's what it felt like from the bit I know about Mid Century design. The restaurant is filled with a generous of amount of walnut-colored spindle back chairs, the front door is flanked by square glass blocks, and the floor is tiled with those lovely burnt sienna clay-colored tiles with smaller brown accent tiles in between. The buffet that is the focal centerpiece of the restaurant is half dedicated to cold salads, half to warm dishes, with an added side of miniature empanada like items. The cold salads side is filled with mostly healthy salads, barring a cubed ham and veggie salad that looked fairly heavy on the mayo. I dotted my plate with a cucumber and tomato salad mainly to add some green to the plate and oddly found out while tasting it later that it seemed to not have any sort of dressing on it. Now onto the hot side, where I really did some work. Rice and beans start the voyage, and all along that journey you'll find fried almost cookie cut square pieces of fish, roasted hen pieces, a stew made up of kidney beans tripe kielbasa and veg, polenta, and braised brisket surrounded by a rotini pasta. The hen was quite delicious ( a bit overcooked), but the flavor shined. Rice was fluffy and perfect for soaking up the generous amount of sauce from the thin stew. The stew was one of my favorite dishes. I've tried tripe once before and was completely turned off. I decide to give it a second chance, and I'm very glad I did. The brisket was likely my favorite dish of the lunch. Beautifully cascading pieces of both fatty and lean brisket were soaking in a savory sauce that I couldn't even begin to guess what it contained. The meat was tender, toothsome, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. And you're probably asking yourself. What about that empanada station? What happened there? Why did he omit that?! Well, me and my friend actually did forget that section and had to go back and grab some tastes. The buffet is priced out per pound, so there's that just FYI. But at $9.25 per pound, you can assure yourself that you're getting one heck of a deal for the quality of the food. 3 things sat under the heat lamp at the empanada station. 1. Small tear drop shaped croquetas filled with chicken 2. Miniature balls of pan de queso 3. Football shaped fried meat "Kibe" balls I've done you a favor and actually put those in order of preference. I didn't hate the Kibe balls, but in comparison to the other too, I felt like it was out shined. While we were eating a gentleman had ordered (what looked to be) the grilled chicken plate from the a la carte menu. The plate came out with a generous amount of protein. A seperate giant filled plate of rice and beans came on it's side. AND it appeared on one of those fajita metal steaming plates... so everyone in the room instantly wanted it. You can put anything on one of those metal fajita plates and I'll want that meal. Except for maybe waterchesnuts... literally, put anything else on one of those plates and I'm here for it. Alternatively, if fajitas didn't come on that plate... think of how many fewer people would order fajitas. Service was excellent. Just have to add that in. The woman who was running the front counter and buffet took the time to explain how everything worked, and told us what was in the various balls at the empanada station. Very warm and welcoming service. Can't wait to go back and taste test other Brazilian food favorites. I'm pretty sure that was the first time I've ever eaten Brazilian Food. You can color me impressed. read more

Brazilian Place - Polenta, Hen, Brisket, Sausage and Tripe stew, pasta, rice, cucumber salad - Buffets Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

The food was good, but I wouldn't say it stood out from similar places. I went there with a native Brazilian who says it's one of their favorite places, so it must be good. It is a cafeteria line style buffet. It wasn't busy, so if you needed something, it wasn't difficult to get it. read more

Picanha taste bad , seems like y was from a day before and chicken too. Nobody came to our table to ask if we need it anything.

This place is so rich in Brazilian culture! A small and casual restaurant in Westfield, Brazilian Place boasts a large buffet of classic Brazilian dishes that are prepared in a very traditional manner. The "all you can eat" deal is the most popular, and it is well worth the money. I just wish I knew you couldn't take any of the food home before I stuffed a to go box with all my favorites! I would definitely suggest eating here if you want a change of pace or to step out of your comfort zone and explore a new cuisine and culture. The place bustles with Brazilians who have found a way to connect as a community and bond over foods so close to their hearts... and that's how you know that this place is an absolute gem! read more

Brazilian Place - buffet - Buffets Near Me - Silver Spring, Maryland

Nice spot, a little expensive and not too much of a selection. I guess it did stink the tv and music weren't in English, but I understand it's a Brazilian spot. read more

I tried this restaurant for the first time with a friend. We went on a Wednesday around lunch time (12pm). The place wasn't packed. They had a lunch buffet but since I'm not a fan of buffets, I ordered off the menu. My friend ordered the sirloin, a drink and soda. I ordered the bacon burger. I thought the steak was pretty good and the burger was ok. The burger had too much going on I took some of the stuff off. Customer service needs to improve. She didn't speak English well enough to understand what I wanted to order then on top of that she forgot to put my order in. My friend had finished their meal by the time mine came out. I wouldn't come back. read more

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Could I leave a one-word review? As it was wonderful. We went 2 adults 4 kids including 2 vegetarians. The place doesn't look awfully interesting from outside but once you are in they welcome you with such a big smile it really brightens up the whole place. Our server was very attentive and pleasant, the chef who is cooking the meat was brilliant while explaining the different cuts and how we wanted our meat cooked. He even came to our table to check if we liked the food. Near Silver Spring make sure to stop by or make a special trip you will not be disappointed I am sure read more

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Delicious authentic Brazilian food. We like the buffet and natural orange juice. The service is great.

Food, service and ambience all are top notch. Good groups and their disinter service is great. I recommend and would repeat again.

Affordable buffet that provides good value but rather average quality food. Granted when you go to a buffet you can't expect the quality of individually prepared meals but I would have liked the meat to not be over cooked due to continuing to sit in the heated buffet trays. Nice friendly service though. If you haven't tried Brazilian food this is a great way to get a taste of a bunch of dishes. read more

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I have been many times to Brazilian Place in the past , but just decided not waste my time anymore there . Bbq is dry , not tasty at all. Rice and Beans zero seasoning. We Brazilian love seasoned food! it's becoming anything but not Brazilian food. read more

Staff were extremely nice, food was great, overall a very positive experience with excellent flavors! We'll be back!!

Love, love, LOVE the food here. It reminds me of the home cooked meals I had when I lived in Brasil. The Bife Milenese is so. very, good. As is the kibe. I've gotten delivery several times and the food has been hot, delicious and exactly as ordered. Let me also recommend the salgados!! read more

Parking is difficult here, there's two or three spaces directly in front of the business otherwise park in One of the two local public lots, I parked near the Limerick Pub. The buffet is $8.50 per pound, not the kind of place you pay a set amount and pig out. I had some yummy roast beef , excellent roasted potatoes and very good chicken salad. The potatoes were perfectly done with a light crispy crust, Minimal oil content , this might be my new favorite potato. I'm not a brazilian and would rather pay $12 to eat all you can eat. read more

The food is excellent and give it a real ambiance of being in Brazil. The food and service are the best I've ever seen. I would recommend this place to all my friends, those who would like to experience Brazil with flying to the country. read more

I'm from San Francisco and was spending time in Washington DC when I found this place! I just loved, wish it was close to my house! Great food and great service, people are so nice! You definitely gotta try the Coxinha, it's so well seasoned and they fry just for you. Also the Caipirinha is fantastic, one of the best I had. We even came back with my husband's co workers and they all loved! read more

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Went to try buffet for dinner ; I figured out that the food is served at the buffet station are made from Lunch. And no refills on empty items. Vegetables and fruit (pineapple) dried and no replaced to fresh ones. I bet left over food won't be thrown away and will served tomorrow to save money. read more

Metro area wide search for Brazilian food options led me out here, 25ish mins out of DC PARKING: far too few spaces out front for how spacious it was inside. Ended up street parking down the block for free AMBIENCE: super casual all you can eat (AYCE) buffet with mostly local brasileiros MUST TRY: loved the flan (pudim de leite condensado) and salgadinhos (coxinhas, kibe, pão de queijo, etc) ALSO GOOD: true Brazilian style french bread baked in store! (pão francês caseiro/pãozinho) take it to go. SURPRISING: the bathroom looks very new and clean SKIP: fish fillets and pork if it looks like it has been sitting out for a while MY BACKGROUND: family is Brazilian out of São Paulo, have been back several times read more

I am not sure how good the BBQ is since it is only served on weekends but the regular lunch buffet was pretty bland, didn't taste fresh and at times burnt aside from not being warm and NOT WORTH $15.. There aren't many Brazilian places around so i'm heartbroken.. service was good but food was not. I am not probably not going back.. read more

I really want to like this place...and I do...but every time I come out of the restaurant I think about how expensive it was. Now granted "Fogo de Chao" is really expensive and this place does offer all you can eat buffet and meat for $23 bucks, but the two times I have gone I have come out spending $20 more than I wanted to for the whole family and wishing I had gone somewhere else. In terms of the quality of the food, in general I like it, and there is a good range of very authentic Brazilian dishes, but it is a buffet, so unless you go when it is busy the food will have been sitting out. I have gotten the buffet with meat once and the buffet without meat another time. If you want to have an authentic Brazilian experience by all means try it, because it is authentic, but it is not cheap ;) read more

Came here on a Friday afternoon for their lunch buffet. The restaurant is located on University Boulevard facing the road and has one row of parking spaces for patrons, luckily there were a couple spots open when I arrived. The interior of the restaurant is spacious, there are two sections of the restaurant and the lunch buffet was located on the other side of the restaurant from the entrance. The tables and chairs are simple, clean, and modest. There were a couple televisions on the walls along with a bigger projection of a world cup game during my lunch there. The lunch buffet options included salad, vegetables, and condiments. The main entree options were Brazilian style squid with black beans, pork, chicken, and beef brisket. Additionally there is a separate case of Brazilian style savory pastries that ranged from cheese bread balls to stuffed pastry with cheese, ham, and/or chicken. It tasted like a homestyle Brazilian meal with simple, fresh, flavorful ingredients. A poster on the wall showed the cost of the Brazilian BBQ dinner fare to be $22.90. I'm interested in coming back to try that out sometime as other Brazilian bbq's charge upwards of $35 for an ayce meat fest. read more