the food was excellent! the service was wonderful! and the ambiance was nice and relaxing! after an…read morehour and a half drive, was worth every mile! GREAT JOB ! P. Bennett and family

We ventured to Gauchos last night before seeing a show at the Paramount. Here, Gauchos deserves…read moreonly one star. The wait staff, although very nice, was incredibly inexperienced, not prepared for a crowd, and couldn't make heads or tails of honestly anything that was going on. Drinks took 45mins-1 hour to come out. We ordered a Sprite, a Club Soda, Two Beers, an Old Fashion and an Espresso Martini. Unbelievable it took 45mins to an hour to come out. Had we not been going to the show at the Paramount, we would have left right then and there. In fact, we did see about 4 tables get up and leave for lack of service and attention. Sides were tastey, but the servers did not provide any utensils for the side dishes and didn't provide napkins. When asked, we never received serving utensils, but did receive little cocktail napkins. Really? Cocktail napkins? When the rodizio came out, now about 1:30 from when we sat down, it was tasty, but the service was so slow that it felt like an eternity until the next meat came. This is quite a shame because the price for the rodizio experience was not Pennie's, therefore, we definitely did not get our monies worth. Now, as noted above, we were there before the show at the Paramount. We had a reservation at 6 pm thinking it would be plenty of time for the 8:00 show. Nope! After experiencing the snail-like service, we asked for the check around 7:40. We asked for the check three times. Finally, enough was enough - we went to the bar and grabbed our check, paid and left. For a party of 6, 4 cocktails, a sprite and a club soda, the tab came out to $400 before tip. The atmosphere was nice, but thinking about this more today, it was the equivalent of putting lipstick on a pig. Honestly, we should have walked out after the drink situation and went to Whiskey River. Respectfully, we will not be returning to Gauchos any time soon. This just seems to be yet another failed Peekskill restaurant.

This was a great Brazilian AYCE experience with a self serve table of different sides and…read moreappetizers to choose from. It is currently priced at $67 per person for the full experience, this is the place to go to for Great Brazilian cuts as well as saving a few extra dollars compared to Fogo De Chao, you get the same/better experience for cheaper. Service was 10/10, server were coming around every other minute with different cuts each time and after a few different ones they had asked if we prefer any cuts to be served. Our drink was always refilled and we had different workers asking us how everything was through the whole lunch. Everyone was very attentive the whole time! Atmosphere was calm and great to have a family/friends lunch/dinner here. Will definitely be coming here more often as well as introducing it to family and friends. Food: 10/10 each piece we got was from a fresh and hot cut of beef and was seasoned well!

Had our yearly outing for birthdays as a bunch of us are in December. My friends wife found this…read moreplace. I will say service gets 5 stars. The good though not so much. The buffet bar has a bunch of items but sorry to say nothing that stuck out as very good. The rodizio they come Out of the gate with a bunch of food and then it slows down regardless if your card is on green or red side. Nothing really stood out that my mouth said wow either and needed some flavor. Dessert was supposed to be a lava cake but it wasn't really anything that resembled what you would expect a lava cake to be. For me this was a one and done especially for the price

The staff is pretty efficient and they constantly come with the meats…read more Their buffet is pretty limited but By far, the best seasons steaks from Brazilian restaurants I've been to.

Where do I start. This place is truly amazing!! The service son as you walk thru the doors is too…read morenotch. We were greeted and seated immediately. It was our 1st time here and the waiter did a great job of explaining how everything works and how the food will be served. We got the full experience. The salad bar has waaayyyy more than just salad but don't get caught up there bc when they start bringing the food/meats to your table you might be a little overwhelmed. I tried everything lol. I had a lamb chop for the 1st time it was amazingly delicious. Flank steak might be new favorite cut. Filet mignon wrapped with bacon. They just keep bringing food to you like you're a "King" or "Queen"!! There was the grilled pineapple and they also had this honey cheese. I'm getting hungry and having flashbacks as aim writing. I can't wait to go back. It's a very nice intimate setting with music playing but just loud enough to hear and still have a conversation. I will definitely be back soon. It's so much more I can say but I think you have to just experience it for yourself. Also remember this all you can eat so bring your appetite. Next time I'll add more pics. Had to enjoy the moment!!

Amazing food and service! It was my first time here and I'd be back for sure. Ambiance was cozy.read more

I really wanted to like Fogo de Chão, but unfortunately my partner and I had a genuinely…read moredisappointing experience. First, I'll give credit where it's due: we arrived a little late for our reservation and they accommodated us almost immediately, which we appreciated. Before we were even seated, one of the staff members asked if we wanted still or sparkling water, and within seconds someone else came to take our order. We decided to go all in with the full churrasco experience. That's where things started going downhill. For some reason, many of the gauchos kept approaching our table with only the last piece of meat left on the skewer, which meant one person at the table often missed out completely. As the night went on, we did get to try some of the churrasco selections along with the chicken and parmesan pork, but service quickly became extremely inconsistent and inattentive. Multiple times we had to flag staff down just to get food brought to our table. At one point, a hostess asked if there was anything specific we wanted, so we requested the picanha and ribeye since neither had come around. Later, another staff member promised to bring us those cuts along with the fried cheese. We said yes to everything... and then waited... and waited... and nothing ever arrived. Eventually another gentleman came by again with pork and once again asked if we wanted anything specific -- for what felt like the fifth time. We repeated our requests, but the food we were promised still never showed up. By that point, the vibe was completely off. We were looking forward to dessert, but honestly we just wanted to leave. The atmosphere made us feel unwelcome and forgotten. To make matters worse, the meat quality itself was very disappointing. Several cuts were unusually chewy, the color looked off, and the flavor tasted old and low quality. For a restaurant charging around $75 per person, the experience and food quality simply did not match the price. Unfortunately, my partner and I left feeling frustrated and disappointed, and we definitely will not be returning.

I visited Picanha Brazilian Steakhouse in West Nyack, NY [1584 Palisades Center Dr] on Saturday,…read more03/14/26, around 7:15 PM for dinner. What I loved about this restaurant was the opportunity to taste all of the palatable grilled meats (even grilled pineapple) from the skewers and have access to the salad bar. I tried the following: * Picanha (top favorite) * Chicken with Bacon * Shrimp * Garlic Picanha (top favorite) * Grilled Pineapple (top favorite) * Sausage * Lamb (top favorite) * Salad with Tomatoes & Olives * Fresh Fruit I also wanted to highlight the excellent hospitality from a staff member. The server I had at this restaurant was Angel. I absolutely loved that he was super funny, kind, and friendly. His attentiveness and service exceeded expectations and made the entire dining experience even more spectacular. Even for certain meats that weren't circulating on the floor, he would still bring them from the kitchen. The ambiance and atmosphere were truly beautiful. The food was on point from start to finish. The service was beyond marvelous. I highly recommend stopping by Picanha Brazilian Steakhouse for an epic dining outing that will leave you full and satisfied, especially since it's all you can eat!

RUDE, CONDESCENDING manager: RONALDO…read more Had a very disappointing experience at this establishment last night. My family and I have been coming to Picanha at the Palisades Mall for YEARS, and prior to that, at the Texas de Brazil in that same location prior to the transition of ownership. Picanha is a "favorite" establishment and we frequent especially during special occasions. Last night was my niece's 6th birthday, and she specifically asked for Picanha as where she would like her birthday dinner. My sister walked in at 6:15pm asking for a seat for a table for 7 people. The manager, Ronaldo, said that because reservations weren't made in advance and that it was a walk in he could not seat us until 8:00pm. My sister phoned me with this news, i was still on my way to the mall having made the trip from North Haven, CT for my niece. So, I came up with the idea that I will make a reservation online. I looked at the online booking on their website and there multiple reservations available to accommodate our party and so I chose 6:30pm. I even called the establishment to confirm the appointment, and the female hostess was able to confirm. I walked in at 6:25, the hostess acknowledged me and my family and was getting ready to seat us. But the manager, Ronaldo, saw my sister and my family and I said..."No, no, no, I told you guys you can't come into 8:00pm". And I said, but I made a reservation online? And he said "but I already told you you can't." Confused, I asked. There are multiple time slots available online, he said, word for word, "I recognize your faces. I already said I can't seat you until 8". We were upset, especially since his tone was very condescending and he was speaking to us rudely. Prolonging his syllables when we would try to speak to him and explain ourselves, not letting us speak and refusing to seat us as he is walking us towards the door in FRONT of my 6-year old niece and other customers in the establishment as we realize that we are now causing a scene. We had no choice but to leave. My niece was tearful and said, I don't want to come to Picanha anymore. "That man is so mean to my mommy". Really, Ronaldo? On her 6th birthday, really? Thank you for ruining that night and her special day for us. I don't need any "apologies" or special treatment. I just felt that the situation could have been handled differently and professionally if the manager that they have on duty was professional himself. My family and I are respected healthcare providers and we are very mindful about being professional and respectful to others, it was very disappointing and shameful that this man chooses to condescend us as if we were criminals while we were just trying to have and enjoy a special occasion at what used to be our favorite establishment. VERY DISAPPOINTED.

Lunch today at Banana Brasil Grille in Waterbury. I went with the $14.95/lb Meat only option. My…read morelunch certainly "filled me up", but like other fellow Yelpers have stated in their reviews, some of the meat selections were very salty. The meats that were not as salty tasting were on the bland side, I just kinda expected to experience "more flavor", and it simply just wasn't there. I lived in the Deep South for a year, and the Q found in that region simply blows away what I experienced today. Maybe it's not a fair comparison, but I couldn't help but think that. The location of the Banana Brasil Grille is conveniently located near Rt8, so it was easy to get back on to the highway to continue my journey after my lunch. Overall, I'd say it was a mediocre lunch, I can't see a reason for a return visit. A weak 3 Star Rating, IMO.

So impressed by this buffet! Exceptionally clean but casual and laid back. We went at 11am when…read morethey first opened to experience the food at its freshest, and everything was delicious. A great variety of meats, Brazilian classics, juices, and desserts! Fair pricing too. Can't believe I hadn't been here sooner, and we definitely won't let so much time go by again before our next visit!

We have been coming to Char's Steakhouse since May of 2013. We love the specials during the week!…read more The food is always fresh and delicious. The service is warm and inviting. We highly recommend this restaurant and all the selections

It was OK. I was expecting a wheel charcoal boiled steak running juicy. I ended up getting…read moresomething a little dry.

Hands down my favorite spot in CT! They are almost always open. I go here all the time and I want…read moreto thank the owner for sharing their culture and the food. God bless the chefs and all the staff too. Yall are the best I stamp!

Came here with a friend for lunch. It's a buffet type of set up. You fill a plate with salads,…read morerice, beans, plantains or whatever and then (if you choose) go to the carving station for a choice of wings, breast, sausage, and/or picanha. The dish is weighed and you pay. Staff was helpful. Food was tasty, meats juicy. Place looks clean and it has a dining room and then a huge bar and billiards tables in the back. Small parking lot so you might have to park on the street.

My boyfriend and I have been to Portugal and we've tasted the chicken there. The food at this…read morerestaurant imported us back to Portugal!! It was absolutely delicious and tasted super authentic. Everything was 10/10 and I can't believe this gem exists here around my town. We are so happy we tried this place out, the service was also great, our server was attentive. The ambiance was a cute little vibe! We also had the small pitcher of red sangria and it was more than enough!

Friendly service and a cozy little restaurant. We ordered the chicken and ribs for two. Despite the…read morename it was enough to feed a family of 4. 2 adults and 2 littlish kids. The ribs while not fall off the bone, it was still very tender. It had that signature Portuguese bbq grilled taste. It was dry rub but still super flavorful. I didn't even need any spice to eat it. The French fries were also nicely done. The entree also comes with a massive salad. We very much enjoyed the experience. We would be back.