4/5 for the food at dinner time 1/5 for the service I used to come here from time to time but it seems like the service gets worse with every visit. I stopped by to pick up some dinner right before 8pm and got my usual meat with salad. The meat was fresh and the buffet items were being refilled when I arrived. The best selection is usually around this time. When I got to the register, the young girl at the register charged me for just the barbecued meat. I asked her if there's only one price for salad and meats now (even though all the menus still show the various prices) and she acted incredibly unprofessional about it. She started to argue with me about how my plate had only meat on it, even though it's clear as day that I also had salad on my plate. I guess she was trying to intimidate me into paying the higher price but she made the effort to embarrass herself and say that I had no salad whatsoever on my plate despite the fact we can both see what's on the plate. After I offered to stick my hand in my plate and show her how much I added, she changed her argument and tried to tell me that yes, it's suddenly salad... but not enough salad. There is NO rule saying you have to put x amount of salad to fill up your plate. If there were, I'm sure it would be plastered everywhere. The cashier even had the nerve to act as if she was doing me a favor by charging me the CORRECT price for what I ordered. I'd understand if I had put only one leaf of lettuce on my plate and had to pay the higher price, but that wasn't the case. She chose to make a scene and be unprofessional about the entire transaction. I never received a receipt for my order either. How you treat and serve the guests matters very much. You not only show me how you represent your business but also show the other customers who are standing by as well. This isn't your house, it's your workplace so act like it. At least the guys in charge of the meats and refilling the buffet were sensible and helpful. Kudos to them. read more

Copacabana - Ordered fresh meat and salad. - Brazilian Near Me - Astoria, New York

This is the place to go in Long Island City, Queens when you're hungry!! It is buffet style but they weight the food in order to price you correctly. For two it's about $45 and everything taste good. There's a bbq section where you choose which meat you want & how want it cooked. read more

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This Brazilian buffet restaurant offers a wide variety of delicious foods at a reasonable price. The price is calculated by the weight of your plate, with desserts and drinks as optional add ons. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available, and the interior is kept nice and clean. There is a self serve hot bar with several sides and meats. The rice, beans, and plantains were really delicious! I got several meats from the hot bar, including chicken, pork, and tilapia. The chicken was juicy and flavorful - definitely recommend - but the tilapia was a tad dry. You can also get carved meats (this will made the price per pound of your plate higher). I really enjoyed the spicy pork sausage and sirloin! You can request how well done you want the meat too. For dessert I got the coconut pudding, which was really delicious as well. I left feeling full and happy! read more

I was literally salivating my entire trip here thinking about the Brazilian BBQ. Meats carved in front of you and a food buffet as well?? Count me in! As soon as you enter, there's a guy at the meat carving station to your left, a salad bar located next to it, and a hot food buffet right in front of you. Just grab a plate and start loading up on the food! For the carved meats, you have to ask the guy to cut it for you though and it can be confusing since they don't label the meats. After piling up your plate, you just place it on the balance in front of the cashier and pay based on how much your plate weighs. With the amount of food that I got, I was expecting to pay a little over $10 but it ended up being only $8! Very cheap! Seating is available in a different section at the back of the restaurant and the tables were all very clean. Service was nice. The food that I got wasn't as good as I had expected it to be. I tried the skirt steak and the sirloin and they were both a bit too dry. My teeth started hurting after a while from chewing on the tough meat. The parts that had a little bit of fat were very tasty and juicy though. I also got the chicken sausage and thought it was a little salty. I think I might have come at the wrong time when the meats had been over cooked since other reviews say that the meats are usually on the rare side. Nevertheless, the prices are still excellent and you will be full without having to pay over $10 for lunch. Will be back to see if the meats are better next time. read more

Copacabana - Brazilian BBQ - Brazilian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Just purchased a side order of 'feijoada' to go and it was definitely not feijoada. It was filled with different spices that doesn't go on feijoada or Brazilian beans, like cumin and sason. The container is even red from the sason, and smells like cumin as you come close. Terrible and beyond disappointed since I was craving Brazilian beans. All that for $23. read more

Copacabana - 'Feijoada' - Brazilian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Overall rating Atmosphere/cleanliness - 4 Service - 5 Menu options - 4 Food - 5 Price - 5 Total - 23/5 = 4.6 My favorite Brazilian BBQ in town. All their meats are amazing, always fresh roasting in the grill, with all different temperatures and cuts. It's a buffet style BBQ, $8.99 per pound for meat only and $7.49 per pound for hot buffet (rice, beans, plantains) and BBQ. My favorite cut is definitely the lamb, not a lot of places sell lamb. The top sirloin and beef ribs are very good if you're into fatty cut of meat. Often time they have chicken gizzards and hearts. Other BBQ options are pork, chicken loin, chicken drumsticks, and sausages. Love it! read more

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This is one of my favorites Brazilian Restaurants, You can enjoy the traditional Brazilian flavors Unlimited and succulent varieties of rotisserie- grilled meets perfectly seasoned , gourmet salads and authentic Brazilian hot Side -dishes and a Sweet side Desserts. They have it all! Very clean place, attentive staff and always fast service. Family friendly! Highly recommend!!! read more

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It's nice to find a place in the city that does Brazilian BBQ by the pound! Although the cutter dropped three of my pieces of my cut picanha meat on the counter and then proceeded to put it into my tray. I'm sure they clean the counter and this probably happens sometimes but really? Next time I won't be polite. read more

It was so amazingly yummy. For $12.99 I got a pound of BBQed meat and a Coke! The meats were so tasty. The pork and the short beef rib were the best. Seasoned well, tender, and full of flavor! I also got the sirloin steak. While it was seasoned well, it wasn't the juiciest or tender cut of beef that I had. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who is in Queens. read more

Blew. me. Away. This place is an unassuming corner restaurant with impactful flavors. They have a buffet with normals sides like beans, rice, plantains and yucca. They also have the spit with has wonderful cuts of pork, beef and chicken. Yum read more

Love it. If you are a meat lover what else do you need but an affordable temple to the grill. The veg option are decent but not as good. Not quite as cherished as places I have been to in Brazil. Being a place where he food is sold by weight the veggies become an economic trade off. I take it as the life lesson of this restaurant that when competing for attention you don't want to be a vegetable at a Brazilian Steakhouse. It has a cheerful little dining area that gets light from big windows. NYC buffet spots sometime provide seating as an afterthought but this is just a pleasant, no frills spot to have lunch or sooth your meat hunger anytime of the day. I wish there was a list of the meat options because you can only see so well and I feel bad holding up the line to ask questions. I start with the lamb and add on more from there. read more

A no frills approach to Brazilian BBQ, Copacabana gives you the animal protein of your choice without the bells and whistles of a steakhouse. It is a buffet but weighed by the pound at a rate of between $6-$8. The premise is simple: get in line, stack your plate, weight it, and pay in cash. Meat sweats to follow. The quality of the churrasco (skewered rotisserie style meats) is superb. Everything from the chicken / pork sausages to chicken wings and flank steak, seasoned well and with the kind of char that comes with BBQ. The sirloin deserves some extra kudos as it's almost always cooked at medium rare and the juicy slices are so tasty. Of course, meat doesn't completely dominate the buffet. Rice, be/ans, flan, salads, pastas and plantains are available and make for stellar accompanying sides. Throw in some extra change for a drink and one's meal is complete. It should also be noted this is one of the best spots to dine alone. There is self seating and plenty of loners eating their customized plate of Brazilian fare. The place is a stone's throw away from the 36th Ave stop on the N/Q and is the least pretentious spot on the block. Wishing Copacabana many years in Astoria, as I'll be stopping by often. read more

GREAT FOOD! FRESH! Everything taste GREAT here. That's most important to me.... The staff is very helpful 100%. The Restaurant is affordable. Tip: MAKE room for real BBQ cooking Copacabana is my second home for good home cooking. I bring my co-workers here every Friday and weekend to eat. They understood why I go to Brazil 3 times a year. Honestly, that just one out many reasons. If this place has a juice bar inside, like in Rio de Janeiro, I am moving in. Muito bem! read more

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I'm obsessed and I've only been once. Where do I begin describing this love story? Earlier today I turned to Yelp to find some cheap ass food in Astoria. I never really venture out to Astoria and felt like making the journey. I searched cheap food + astoria, and lo and behold, Copacabana was the third result. Having never had real Brazilian food (I've had it before but it'd be like claiming to have experienced real Mexican food after eating at Chipotle), I read some of the reviews, got my coat on, and away I went. Nothing was labeled at the buffet to explain what every dish was, but how many buffets actually do that anyway? Since I didn't know what anything was, I tried a little bit of everything. But I made sure, as one of the reviews suggested, not to fill up my plate with rice and made sure to leave enough room for the bbq meat. I'm so effin glad I did. The bbq meat, as far as I could tell, was only serving flank stake (to temp) and some sort of sausage. Since I did fill up my plate pretty well with some sort of tuna casserole, some sort of cod dish, garlic veggies, another dish I'm not sure of, tostones, and rice, I stuck to a hearty portion of the steak. I finished off the meal with a can of soda. All together the meal set me back $8! I could barely contain my satisfaction while consuming my meal. There wasn't a whole lot of spice to the food, but it didn't lack flavor. I was pleasantly surprised with this place and would definitely recommend it to friends. I recommend it to you! read more

Copacabana - Plate full of deliciousness - Brazilian Near Me - Astoria, New York

I didn't understand how a Churrasco buffet works. Basically you pick the meat that you want and the rest of your food cafeteria style and then pay for your meal by the pound. I wanted to try a bunch of the meats and my lunch came out to 20 bux. I had the sirloin, ribs, pork sausage, skirt steak. Everything was excellent except the skirt stake which was a bit dry. My favorite was the sirloin. The restaurant is a very casual place. Not someplace you would want to take a date. I also don't get why the awning outside says this place has pizza? read more

I love how this is such a cute, convenient, and TASTY place in Astoria. I love this street in Astoria because it has so much culture (happens to be a Brazilian neighborhood -- who knew Queens had that?). There's a lot of authentic dishes and they have a grill that's constantly going with all different cuts of meat. There's such a wide variety you don't get bored. Buffet is constantly rotating with fresh items and the interior is not too stuffy. It's great for a casual dinner with friends. Checkout line is not very long. I love small businesses like this -- combines culture and food at a reasonable price point without the pretension! I was very satisfied with my meal and it comes down to $7-$8/plate for a pretty decent portion size! read more

One of my favorite types of restaurants are those that really don't look fancy or particularly interesting on the outside - but completely make you fall in love based on service and food alone. This can be anything from a burger joint to a pizza place. In Astoria, Copacabana Pizza & Grill is one such place. Despite its name, the focus here is on the "grill" portion. My understanding is the pizza place is on the corner now, but used to be part of this restaurant. Either way - what you can expect here are two main features: a fantastic buffet and grilled meats! The buffet is separated into two main sections. One features a variety of steam table dishes that change day to day. Among items I've picked up are their rice with beans, oxtail stew, okra and pumpkin - all absolutely delicious, hot and full of flavor. The other part of the buffet focuses on cold foods like salad items. For me however, the main event here is the grill. Behind the counter is a grilling unit where meats cook on skewers and a man with a very sharp knife slices up meats for you. I've had beef ribs, sirloin, pork loin, chicken drumsticks and hearts from here and every single time I have been very happy. The pork loin *can* get a bit dry at the ends, but that was one time and I can't say it's representative of the dish overall. The prices are fair here, not dirt cheap, but not Manhattan expensive either. For a good $10-15 you can leave pretty darn full and happy. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area, it's worth it! read more

*latepass for this review...haha I made the unfortunate decision to start a juice cleanse so while my stomache is eating itself and I'm choking on green liquids, I've decided to make some reviews! Here in Seattle, the only option you have for Brazilian food is to pay $40/person for a fancy rodizio restaurant. Sometimes I don't feel like dressing up and spending a stupid amount of money for some Brazilian cuisine, but sadly, it's the only option we have. F all that... Cheap, convenient, fast and delicious! This buffet joint has you covered for any Brazilian food cravings you got! At $8.99/lb, almost anyone can enjoy an authentic, BOMB A$$ meal!! The meats were roasted to perfection and the side dishes and salads are the perfect accompaniment. You can't go wrong with some grilled/roasted steak with some rice & beans....and plaintains to top it off! I'm dyin' right now imaging this...LOL Also, this is right off the N/Q/R train and easy to find! Do me a favor and go have a meal there since I can only dream about it until my next NYC trip...lol read more

Copacabana - Brazilian Near Me - Astoria, New York

A go to spot for quick Brazilian bites - it's a buffet style and then they weigh your container. My husband loves the grilled meat - brings him back home to Rio. read more

Hummm..,about 5 friends and myself went here on a Sunday afternoon. Food: So you'll PAY by the POUND which DOESN'T really make sense. I had Black Beans, White Rice..,a small Chicken Breast, and some Lasagna. These items add weight to you're medium size * styrofoam * plate. When you pay at the cash register before entering the seating area I paid like $19.00 plus my small can of Diet Coke. The only way to pay less is to get light weight foods..,like salad, rice, broccoli, or a small cube size piece of beef. Then you sit on metal ( no arm-rest ) chairs that are to close to each other..,and if you're sharing a table with just 3 other people, it suffocating. Ambiance: Reminds me of my grammar schools lunchroom. Waiter/ Waitress None..,as mentioned, you serve yourself.,pay a non-energetic cashier, who doesn't even make eye contact. Conclusion: I wouldn't return..... read more

I have been there a couple of times and it is not always easy to get well done meat although I understand many people like their meat medium "as it should be." However, there is always some part of the meat that is too salty. The pico de gallo never fails to impress but the other foods do not seem to be as tasty as Villa Brazil; although I am not saying they are perfect either. read more

When this place opened up 15+ years ago, it was the best (& only) brazilian food buffet in Astoria. Nowadays, there are at least five other such restaurants here in Astoria, all of which have much better food than here. I do still come here as I live down the block, but if anyone is ever accompanying me, I take them to one of the other places. The food here is the least brazilian of the bunch. (I.e. no garlic on most of the dishes / oily food. Definately a solid 3 stars. read more

No-frills Brazilian restaurant with self-service buffet. The food is authentically Brazilian, and the price is very affordable for NYC. Feijoada is available on Wednesdays and Saturdays. It's a simple restaurant, but very clean and with very good food. read more

The food and Churrasco in this place is so tasted .. if you are looking for a good Brazilian food here is great place read more

I can't believe I'd never been to this place. Food by the pound. MEAT by the pound - traditional Brazilian dishes. I was in heaven...for the first 2 minutes when my friend and I were the only ones going through the buffet line. Then 20 people showed up and I felt like I was being trampled on by savage beasts in search of food. I think I accidentally elbowed a kid in the head, which I would have felt bad about had they not skipped me in line anyways. If it weren't for the rude, obnoxious crowd that came in, my experience would have been much better. I also wish there was a sign directing the flow of foot traffic. That may have prevented some of the chaos although these people didn't seem to abide by rules of common courtesy so I doubt they'd abide by anything... I'll definitely be back though. read more

I'd give this place 3.5 stars but I'll round up. This place was good, pretty authentic and had a great price point. That said if you are in the area and in the mood for some heavy food I would go here. I drove across Queens to go here, which I doubt I would do again. I found most of the bbq to be good but some, like the flank steak overcooked. I think the sausage was better than many high end places. Sadly I found some of the buffet to be dry and not very fresh. They were out of some things and seemed to have no intentions of refiling (at about 8pm). Overall: If you are in the area check it out. Try going earlier than I did in hopes of fresher buffet. Ask for meat that is not well done/ over done. read more

Copacabana - A nice medley of buffet offeri.gs and meats. - Brazilian Near Me - Astoria, New York

It doesn't look very appealing from the outside, but it's a terrific spot for authentic brazilian food. It's a buffet-style setup where you can pile on as much food as you want. I would recommend not getting any of the meat from the buffet and going straight to the source for the meats. I didn't realize at first and made the mistake of getting meat from the hot food station. Trust me, the steak and the short ribs from the grill area is your best bet. Another great meat option are the sausages. YUM! I also recommend getting the salsa and the crunchy brown topping over your meat and rice. I'm not too sure what it is, but the combination is fantastic. Keep in mind that you're paying by weight and meat is heavy so the prices can rack up pretty quickly! read more

Copacabana - My meat plate - Brazilian Near Me - Astoria, New York

I was in Astoria visiting a friend and we came across this restaurant on Yelp. This restaurant is a Buffet style fast food resturant, where you pick your container (plate or to go box) and then you put in whatever food you want into your container. I loved how there were so many options and there were so many that I had trouble picking which foods to eat! There was als a big oven where they had different kinds of meats, Brazillian style. I would highly recommend this place to someone! The food was very good. How they determine cost is by weight. The reason for the 4 stars is because I was surprised to pay $16 for a plate of food and a drink! The place was also kind of small so when it was crowded, it was difficult to navigate the restaurant. read more

Copacabana - Brazilian Near Me - Astoria, New York

I seriously love this place... Super low key, authentic, great buffet selection, AMAZING meats and totally affordable. I'm a big fan of Brazilian food and go to churrascarias a lot, but this is even better if you're not in the mood for a big production and sit down table service. It's one of those random places you would literally walk by on a daily basis and never think of going in unless you heard someone raving about it and decided to try it. Copacabana is not really close to where I live but I come here about 3 to 4 times a month whenever the meat cravings strike. And as an added bonus, the desserts are also delicious, especially the Brazilian flan and passion fruit mousse and tiny coconut balls that taste like they've been soaked in condensed milk. Yum! read more

Copacabana - Deliciousness at Copacabana. - Brazilian Near Me - Astoria, New York

The food is amazing. The service has been consistently good. I'd definitely recommend this place for a quick bite or a dine in date night. read more

Copacabana - Plate by the pound Rice, black beans, platano maduro, Steak off the grill (Med well done) and lasagne. - Brazilian Near Me - Astoria, New York

You know that Brazilian place in Manhattan that's like $60 per person for unlimited? This place is better and it'll cost you $10. If you get meat and side dishes it's $7.49 a pound. They have skirt steak, sirloin, chicken wrapped in bacon, spicy sausage, chicken hearts (so good!) lamb, short ribs, etc. some of these things I can't even buy for $7.49 at the grocery store! It's incredibly well seasoned and the passion fruit mousse is a great dessert. No frills restaurant, delicious delicious food, and so cheap. If you're in LIC, you need to go. read more

My favorite place in NY for authentic Brazilian food. Its really as good as it gets so a super fresh and tasty buffet selection and a super delicious meat, including picanha - their specialty. read more

Copacabana - Brazilian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Amazing spot, excellent value. The rotisserie meat is top-notch, and they always have a lot of good food on hand - staples like okra, plantains, Brazilian chicken salad, and then a rotating collection of stewed roasted meats - beef, chicken, sometimes duck, salmon, and other stuff. read more

I looove the food! Cheap and delicious! Price x food is so good but unfortunately there is some stupid costumers breaking the line and the spicy bottles on the table is not much clean. And the workers is great read more

Best restaurant in Queens. I work in this area and I eat here at least 4 times a week. Love this place . I definitely recommend it!!!

Good food, food prices, friendly service. The grilled meats I preferred to what I had at Villa Brazil Cafe (though I would skip the bacon wrapped chicken which was rather dry). Nice buffet selection to choose from to accompany the grilled meats though those are the highlights! read more

Copacabana - Under $9! - Brazilian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Recent experience was sad. Asked for medium rare to medium, but received exceedingly rare and overcooked meat. The dry gray slab pictured is supposed to be picanha :( read more

Buffet style priced by weight! Outdated decor everything about this spot, gives you that iffy feel should I eat here or should I not. Steak served off the rack are good not the best, reasonable for the price. The buffet options on another note is trash, the quality & taste of the food just ain't there. Everything is by weight, fill up your plate with only meats!!! That is my advice ... Worst part the only Hot Sauce available, is some shitty aftermarket hot sauce! They need to step up there game. read more

For my 100th review, I was thinking of a place that was good, not extravagant and I often visit. This is a local spot for me and I go at least once or twice a week. I have brought friends and colleagues which also agree good food in a nice spot. The main reason I like it so much is it covers most of the food groups like meats, grains and vegetables, hey they sometimes even have slices of oranges for the fruit portion and you can buy Acai juice there, but I being a Carnivore Lover go for the meat. The Brazilian Churrascaria isn't table service like some other restaurants, this is a casual buffet like atmosphere. You wait on line and choose what goes in your plate from the bins of buffet food (rice, beans, fries, marinated meats with gravy, yucca, fried pork, plantains, salads) then when you get to the racks of BBQ meat select sausage, hearts, cheap rib eye, flank steak and chicken (sometimes with bacon). Waiting on line seems better before lunch or after on the weekdays. The place is packed and line fills up the little area where the food is on the weekends. Actually it use to be better and more popular couple years ago until they changed management or staff, though the food seems the same or similar, maybe the popularity toned down a bit. The food is not spectacular but very good. It really depends, sometimes I have had the BBQ meat a bit on the chewy side and other times, I just giggle with satisfaction. I think some of the photos by Nga C. and Wilkie J. show a very good description of the food you're getting. It is priced based by the pound on what's on your plate (approximately $7-$8 a pound for meat and buffet - don't quote me on that), just meat might be pricier, meat and salad, meat and buffet, just buffet or just salad (cheaper by the pound). I think this place is above three stars and only slightly below four stars, if maybe they improved the decor, food and basic seating instead of such a random/average seating arrangement just a little bit I see way more potential than a local Churrascaria, but that's why I like it: basic. Copacabana is a simple, not an overrated, good quality and priced Churrascaria. The staff seem friendly enough and the bathroom is clean as it can be for it's popularity. read more

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A poor man's Fogo de Chau. A cheap version of a Brazilian buffet which is FINE by me. Flavor, meats everything you can probably find at a $25-50 dollar authentic Brazilian style fancy restaurant. The buffet style is different that your normal style buffet in the sense that you fill your plate up with whatever you want and then you weigh it which was going at $5.49/lb. I got a plate and a canned drink and the cost totaled to just nine dollars. Pretty good deal. ATMOSPHERE: Not the classiest type, more of a down to earth mom-pop shop/hole in the wall type. But the food definitely makes up for it. There are definitely Brazilian people coming in with all the Portuguese going around. The table seating is nice and clean at least but don't expect anything glamorous. Not bad for a small group 5-6 either. FOOD: The food is delicious! They have a salad bar with all sorts of different types of salads and veggies. There is also a entree part to the buffet bar with pastas, side dish types and some meats. But at the very end is a server who is getting some skewers of meat and cutting it up for you. I didn't see the meat server at first so I asked my friend what was all the rave about for the Brazilian meat that was already out in the buffet. But then I saw him, with all the scrumptious Pork Belly, Rib meat, sirloin, top sirloin, JUICY chicken cuts, pork sausage, chicken sausage, fatty meat...*drool* anything a meat loving man or wo-man would definitely LOVE. A cheap carnivore's paradise! lol I didn't name every meat they had and I'm sure there were more. SUMMARY: Definitely worth a try if you've never had Brazilian food and want a cheaper place to try then somewhere where you won't feel pain from you pocket book afterwards. The meats are all juicy and tender and there are some pretty authentic South American sides and entrees. You won't be disappointed with the food. A+ on that and try some of the Southern American canned drink. Mine was some mashed berries from the area. Tasted like ginger ale. read more