Booking the monthly girly night we had originally planned to visit Bembrasil. However after reading Mark B review he has said he wouldn have rated it higher if he had not attended Fazenda. Looking at the website I thought it was worth spending that extra fiver as it looked swisher. Using the websites booking system it was very simple to pick out slot for 19:30. On arrival there was a reception desk who immediately acknowledged us and a waitress who I felt had been waiting for us led us immediately to a comfy leather booth. The waiter who served us for the rest of the evening queried whether we has been before. When we all shook our heads he explained that after helping ourselves to the salad bar we would simply flip this carded disk to green when we wanted meat and red to stop. After choosing a fazenda cocktail and malbec we waited for our drinks before we set off. The booth was stunning we were walled in by bottles of wine . In front lay the well presented salad bar and the lighting in general made it feel eloquent. Browsing the salad bar made me happy it consisted of various cheeses, sushi, stuffed peppers, dolmas, asparagus, stir fry, mushroom and other rices, roast potatoes, pork stews, prawns in mango, whitebait, chorizo and many others . Basically it wasn't your average salad bar it was creative and hard not to go mad with it. Sitting down with our catch we flipped the disk to green and let the meat commence. The service was so frequent and attentive there were no gaps on waiting for meat when it was set to green. We had beef skirt, pork belly, chicken hearts (thought I would give it a go!) Rib eye steak and various other cuts of meat cooked to my standard I.e rare. However my friend was a well done person so the waiters would cut bits from different parts to ensure this. After devouring some minted lamb the waiter asked if there were anything else on the meat menu that we had not tried. Spying the chicken and bacon, black pudding and Gammon with pineapple we selected these. What I noticed is that they do have a veggie option of pumpkin and goats cheese risotto and gnocchi. They also offered tuna steak for pescaterians. To finish I chose a light sorbet consisting of raspberry, scoop of mango and a third scoop of lemon and lime. Overall I could not fault the service so we agreed to the service charge. The ambiance was great and the food. For £32.60 A head I would say it's worth it. I would suggest it's good for groups and couples. read more

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We came in after a long day of travel looking for a decent meal. The food was great, but perhaps too much of it. If you go, make sure to flag down the guy with the grilled pineapple. Everything was good, but that was top notch. Beware one thing, this place is loud. read more

I can't find enough words what an amazing place that is. Perfect for meat eaters and vegetarians - the format of the venue is that you pay a fixed sum for food, and can eat as much as you like. Generally, this affects the food quality, but not in Fazenda - all meats and starters here were just superb. The waiters come to you with all sorts of meats and cuts, and it's up to you to decide if you want it and how much. They have veggie options too- and if I remember correct, the fee is less for vegetarians/vegans. read more

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I have been to their location several times in Liverpool and it is one of my favorite rodizios anywhere. For those not familiar with rodizios, they bring as much meat as you would like to the table on skewers from the kitchen. Why Fazenda stands out is the meat is medium rare to rare (you can also order more well done), and I hate overcooked beef. I love their garlic steak, the fillet here and lamb. They also have a great salad bar, including sushi, a nice selection of cheeses and charcuterie, and a nice sesame seasoned quail egg. So why only four stars. First, it was very warm inside, uncomfortably warm. Not sure if it was intentional so people would not stay too long but it definitely detracted from the meal. Second, while the meat selection is good, it was very inconsistent. I was swamped when I started, probably five servers in three minutes. I tried to be careful and not over-indulge (too quickly) but then had to wait about 20 minutes for more food. I noticed this happened at a few table, again not sure if it is intentional or not. I also never was offered the fillet again. Food is good but the service and temperature need a little work for them to regain the fifth star I awarded Liverpool. read more

WOW! Just WOW! (Before I continue, if you are reading this review and probably read just beginning bit, remember to check in on Facebook or Google+ to get a free cocktail. Its the Brazilian cocktail, cairpirinhas). I had been wanting to come to Fazenda ever since it opened but for some reason it had taken till this week to finally go. Most of us arrived before our booking so had a drink outside - although unfortunately the drinks for some took awhile to come and actually arrived just as we we got up to go inside (to go to our table). This was the 1st time inside Fazenda and I really like the interior of it. Very cool, stylish. We walked through most of the restaurant as we were in a private room towards the back. We didn't book a private room. Made us feel more exclusive! (And the added benefit is that it was a bit quieter). I had been to a Brazilian BBQ a couple times before so knew what it was about. Salad bar with various pasta, rices, salads etc. Fazenda's salad bar also included a small selection of sushi. (I only managed to go to the salad bar once - at the start - because I didn't want to fill up on salad/rice etc and leave no room for meat!) We sat at our table and after a minute, we were given a complimentary "sharing starter" which was breaded prawns and dough balls - tasted good. However, we were there for the "main event" #meat. Since it was an evening, we would get the choice of 15 different meats. If you don't know, waiters come round with basically chunks of meat which are carved off right in front of you. I am very much a meat-eater and big fan of steak so was really looking forward to basically a conveyor belt of meat coming to our table! You also get unlimited fries. While eating, someone comes round every now and then with some lovely fries. I was also kind of looking forward to trying the chicken heart. Never had before but interested to see what it tasted like. I think we missed out on a couple things which were in menu e.g. black pudding but had plenty. Some things twice. Some things 3 times. We had: Sirloin Gammon (with pineapple) Chicken thigh Sausage Fillet Lamb Chicken with bacon Garlic Rump Cap of rump Lamb chop Chicken heart Rib Eye Rump tail Skirt Pork Belly Overall it was all so good!! I was a BIG fan of the gammon - as was everyone else on the table. Great flavour, so tender. The sirloin was great too - not usually my favourite cut but this was tender and I think had bit more marbling that normal. It was the 1st couple "dishes" so that may have a factor as towards the end, I was very full so things like the pork belly were not as good - was bit dry. The chicken heart was a little odd. It of course tasted like chicken but with a slight offal taste. Now I don't mind offal e.g. liver, kidney but, as it says on the menu, its an acquired taste. Also, my favourite cut rib eye was maybe a touch dry but that could be because by then, I was so full! Happy, but full! For drink, as well as the cairpirinhas I mentioned right at the start - which was lovely, I also had a beer and also a flight of 3 different red wines. To be honest, I am not really a red wine fine but thought would give them a try and also they apparently "go with" red meat. For dessert, I just had a couple scoops of ice cream. In hindsight I should have just had a single scoop, if any at all. If you come here, come with a BIG appetite - maybe just a light lunch! And maybe wear some pregnancy pants ala Joey from Friends. Also, be prepared for the meat sweats and the meat coma when you get home. The service was brilliant and really friendly and they did whatever possible to make sure you had the perfect night. From the "meat servers", the guys taking drinks orders and our main waitress, Helena, who was excellent. What more could you want, endless supply of meat, drinks, lovely restaurant, excellent service!! read more

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I'm not massively sure how it took me so long to hit this place but based on this experience it's somewhere I'll constantly be hitting in the future! Here's the best bits: * 'salad bar' is just incredible - we're taking veges, salads, ceviche, sushi, salsa, prawns - just loads of food that tastes incredibly fresh and super yum. * All you can eat meat, whenever you want it - all cooked to perfection and brought to you. * At £29.95 per head at dinner time (cheaper at lunch) it's great value for money. *Incredible desserts (cost extra) * Drinks prices are reasonable and there's some very cost effective bottles of wine and the craft beer range is unique and cool from South America. * Really lovely and efficient staff - these guys rock. * Lovely surroundings Overall a really easy decision to award them 5 stars. read more

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We were browsing around Manchester and found this place! It's so different! We need this restaurant in a Dublin! We went there for a drink but the manager Pavel (I think that was his name) walk us around the restaurant! The design and lighting is incredible. Iam an interior architect and I can let you know this is a great place, well deserve 5 out of 5! Haven't try food but it looks great: concept is - coming, paying, taking food from salad bar(smoked salmon, salads,rice,vegetables), sitting, (you will have chip on the table one side red other green ), they will bring you meat as soon as you putting token green side up, and stop when it's red! Pretty cool idea! And so on until you are really full! So starve for a couple of days and go to Fazenda and enjoy lots of great food! Dinner about 31 £ per person and lunch 17,50 £ until 5 pm. When I'll be back I'll go and eat in this place! read more

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If you have never been to a Brazilian BBQ, what the hell are you waiting for?? Fazneda has great decor, comfortable seating and a large enough venue so you are not sat on top of neighbouring tables. The buffet has a great selection of both cold and hot items along with pickles, peppers and sauces. Upon return to your table the fun begins as the meats start to turn up. We had already told the guys on arrival we prefer well done as opposed to medium/rate. 15 options of meats all coming roasted on spits with a few herbs, garlic or salt... The staff were all delightful friendly as well as customer focus. I totally like the fact when bringing they bill, they advise they added a 10% service charge (so not just slipped in there) and then proceeded to say it was optional... Now where else have you ever been when they have been so upfront about that? Way to go Fazenza... On the down side, I do believe it is quite highly priced and that did leave a slightly bitter taste afterwards. TIP - check in on Facebook and receive a free, yes u got it... Caipirinha Cocktail... read more

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Amazing, spectacular, outstanding. A simple idea turned into a sophisticated and thoroughly enjoyable dining experience! The 'Rodizio Grill' type of restaurant isn't anything new - they've been around for a while and most modern cities have 1 or 2 options for you to choose from. Manchester obviously has Bem Brazil, which is great also, but it's just not a patch on Fazenda. Ok so you a little bit more, it's £30 a head, but the variety of meats, the options at the salad bar and the standard of the service is brilliant. After our Yelp event here recently, I couldn't wait to get back and enjoy it again so when Jonny suggested Fazenda for a dinner with a few colleagues I couldn't say yes quick enough! The meats as always, fantastic, the salad and cheeses to start were great and the desserts were some of the best I've ever had. As you can tell, I'm a fan. read more

Fazenda - Never do this - Steakhouses Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Wow! What a restaurant! And I can't believe it's taken me this long to get to try Fazenda. The concept it really cool and similar to that of Bem Brazil. I took my plate to the salad bar (which does so much more than your standard salad) and filled up on meat accompaniments such as spicy Spanish potatoes, creamy mushrooms, asparagus and rice. The main event is very impressive - sword wielding waiters approach your table and slice off the amazingly succulent and freshly cooked pieces of meat on to your plate. And they don't stop, until you change your beermat-style token over to show the red side - meaning 'STOP GIVING ME FOOD' Every piece of meet i tried was excellent. So juicy and tender! I was a very happy girl entering the biggest meat coma ever by the time I left read more

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The first time I popped into Fazenda a few months back I was struck by how pleasant and non-snooty the host was, despite this restaurant being really quite fancy. Having now encountered probably about a dozen other staff members I would say the same goes for all of them, they are probably the nicest service team working in Manchester today. The only slight blip in service came at the outset on the comfortable outdoor terrace where I was surprised the server didn't know what I meant by the hibiscus cocktail (there's only one, hibisco is in the name) or what the guest ale was. Perhaps people mainly order wine? Anyway the cocktail was great when it turned up, as were the cairpirinhas we got free because we checked in on facebook. The bar snacks actually look really good - a bit more interesting than average (e.g. a feijoada pastry), I'd like to go back soon and sample them. We were lucky to be assigned a private room at the back, it's perfect for 6 - 8 people and like the rest of the restaurant is a beautiful, dark and elegant surrounding. We started off with the salad bar. It looks like a great selection, I confined myself mainly to stuffed vine leaves and peas with bacon (srsly why were those not in my life before) although also had a quick taste of the sushi (not bad, not sure it's raw). Obviously the main event was the meat and I think we sampled everything Winners: sirloin (probably the best I've ever had), gammon (again probably the best ever, it was particularly tender) Honourable mention: garlic rump (some of this was dry but the bit that wasn't was sensational), chicken hearts, skirt, fillet, pork belly Also ran (deliciiously): lamb, chicken wrapped in bacon, chicken thighs, sausage We had a little flight of wine with dinner - 3 glasses of 50ml. I thought this was a great idea, as it's affordable £7.90 and gives you a chance to sample some wines you might not otherwise choose. Dessert wise, I am a fan of having a cocktail instead. Fazenda has specific dessert cocktails, and we (me and Emily, my sharing buddy) loved the espresso martini and strawberry cheesecake. Can't wait to go back! read more

The newest opening in the Spinningfields vicinity, the best way to describe Fazenda is "like Bem Brasil, but with a little bit of gloss." Advertising a few free lunch and dinner services to get people through the door, we headed onto the Avenue to make the most of this frankly ridiculous offer. When we were arrived, we were actually unsure whether it was open as there was some building work being done on the front door - it took a while to get the workmen to move, but we eventually entered. Our names were 'on the list' so we were seated fairly quickly, and offered drinks at the bar while we were waiting. Unfortunately, alongside the workmen at the front door, the floor was being cleaned around us, making us feel a little bit in the way. Once seated, the process was explained to us - head up to the salad/non-meat bar, fill your plate, then sit and wait for the meat to be brought around by waiters. You have a little card on your place which you can switch between red and green to signify whether you're ready to eat or want a rest. There was a delicious little basket of warm cheesy dough balls on the table to get us started, but really we couldn't wait to grab a plate and get started. The buffet bar options were actually vast - salad and cold vegetable, some delicious small spicy peppers, spicy potatoes, fluffy rice, roast vegetables, beans with pork, greens in creamy cheese sauce, and an array of pasta salads. The majority of the table actually returned to their seat with enough to fill them up, and we hadn't started on the meat yet! We tried the array of lunch options (I think you get four more in the evening service), including garlic steak, rump steak, spicy chorizo sausage, the best chicken thigh I have ever eaten, and chicken wrapped in bacon. You have to grab your tongs and get stuck in so the meat doesn't go flying off the table, but you quickly pick up the skill. Service was good, if a bit stilted. The wrong drinks were brought to the table, it took a while for the order to actually be taken, and once we had explained we had to get back to work it took a little while for the card machine to arrive. We were asked on plenty of occasions if there was anything extra they could do, which was really appreciated. Once they iron out the creases and find their workflow, I'd be happy to go back read more

Fazenda - red or green? (2014) - Steakhouses Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I am updating my original review (below) as their management replied trying to play innocent. What they failed to mention is that we called to make a reservation as we were referred by a friend. Not everyone books through the website. Their receptionist failed to inform us of the dress code. She took my name and number, then hung up. We showed up after getting off a plane and driving across town and were turned away for THEIR mistake. They took zero responsibility for their failure to inform us of their policies. It was more important for them to keep up appearances than to correct their own mistake. Booked a reservation for 945 and drove all the way across town only for them to tell us when we get there that it's a strict dress code. When clearly on the phone they did not mention anything. All we wanted was some food and wine but they said they weren't able to accommodate due to a pair of sweatpants. What made things worse them made us stand outside like some animals for people to stare at us. Along with having to find another place to eat at 10pm. Thanks for wasting our time and for ruining our night. Whoever the manager is tonight needs to have them update their site and inform his workers to explain to EVERYONE that they have a dress code because some people have money that like to dress comfortable instead o read more

Reviewing this place solely on the drinks. Will go back for the food... Fazenda is a Brazilian rodizio on Spinningfields, in other words a place where you come to get the meat sweats. You pay a set price, you help yourself to the salad bar and then they bring round cuts of meat on big skewers and carve it on your plate. I've yet to try the food at Fazenda, but I've eaten at Brazilian restaurants before- and meat- what's not to love? Unless you're veggie of course then stay the hell away. Anyways I've come here on numerous occasions for drinks on their outdoor patio. It's comfy, has sofas with big cushions and there are outdoor heaters so you won't get cold in the Manchester weather. The interior is gorgeous- all sexy yellow and black marble. And the cocktails are fab. This time round I had the hibiscus cocktail with gin and egg whites and it was seriously good. Plus it was a twist on a margarita with a kind of salty rose petal garnish around the rim of the glass. Great if you're on a date as the vibe is rather sultry and the outdoor area makes you feel like you could be sitting outside in continental Europe...almost. read more

Fazenda - Cocktail with hibiscus - Steakhouses Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Hmmm.......what can I add? Quite a lot really. I'm not really a meat eater but I wouldn't call myself a veggie either so here I sit kind of in the middle. Came here in a large group so we got a private room which was beautiful. The whole restaurant is beautiful, the lighting is beautiful, the staff are beautiful, the ambience is beautiful, the options for non meat eaters not so beautiful! Basically you can have haddock and pea risotto or something with coriander in it. I saw the word coriander and my heart sank to my uncomfortable shoes. Coriander is heinous! Coriander is the devil! I hate Coriander! You can take the worlds supply of coriander and burn it to ashes, I wouldn't care. Coriander should be used as slow punishment to get confessions out of people etc etc etc. I don't care for Coriander. If coriander was my friend I'd block it's number and disown it. You see where I'm coming from? I'm not so keen on coriander! So I got the haddock and pea risotto......it's very fishy and haddocky. Not really my thing so I was glad of the beautiful buffet choice. There's quite a lot to fill up on here, you def won't go hungry but as a none meat eater you kind of miss the theatrics of the waiters bringing skewers of 15 different types of meat to add to your buffet meal. The meat was well cooked so it seems and everyone was holding out for the lamb. Not for me but they seemed to love it. The veggie option includes a choice of dessert so I got the vanilla and toffee ice cream which I have to say was intensely beautiful, so much so that I had to give some of it away to those meat munchers who insisted on staring at me and it with their mouths open as dessert wasn't in their list of options on the meat menu. ......ha, unlucky!!!!!!!!! I paid £30 for essentially vegetables and ice-cream, I'm not mad but it was the most I've paid for a plate of refillable sides so I'm dropping a star purely for the lack of choice for non meat eaters and I would have preferred the water without half a cucumber in it. But still giving four because the buffet is refillable, the dessert was beautiful, the waiters attentive and the surroundings were incredible. If you leave hungry, it's your own fault! You meat feasters won't be disappointed. read more

Fazenda - Fazenda private room panoramic - Steakhouses Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I recently visited Fazenda on a work's meal out. We had the private room located at the back of the restaurant. The room looked great and aired a sense of decadence with it's huge wooden table, hanging meats & giant bottles of wine. The staff were friendly & prompt often sparking up a little conversation whilst serving us, which was nice. They had a good selection of steak, pork and chicken and were reasonable fast serving our table given in mind the size of the restaurant. I can't help but feel underwhelmed by the seasoning of the meats though, it only really hit the sweet spot on a few of the meats. I felt that Fazenda are playing it a bit on the safe side with some of there dish choices and could be a bit more adventurous. The self serve island of salads, sauces, pastas and various other light bites was really good. They had stuffed vine leaves as well which is a favorite of mine. Great selection of cocktails and drinks, I had to wait a while for mine but they waiter came across on a few occasions to explain that the bar was very busy and apologised for the delay. All in all, Fazenda has done a great job in bringing another Brazilian Meat's banquet to Manchester. The restaurant really did look amazing (although it didn't ooze Brazil) and the staff were more than accommodating to our needs. My only gripe is that for me the food was tasty but didn't have the absolutely-delicious-mouthwatering-wow-factor that makes you tell all your friends about the place. I think Fazenda has competition in Manchester, but it's definitely worth a visit! read more

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I absolutely love this place! To anyone who loves meat, this is a must! I have been to the one in Leeds, but the ones in Manchester is so much better in terms of how well the meat is cooked. My personal favourite is the house special, they do have chicken hearts which is part of the Brazilian delicacy. Can't go to Fazenda and not have red wine with all those rare meat (They are generally cooked rare to medium rare)! The customer service is brilliant! Friendly service with suggestions and recommendations from the staffs. They were very quick and attentive when they see that you need assistant. Sometimes they were there before you even realise you need another glass of water (two thumbs up for psychic telepathy)! Receptionists were very friendly and they took our coat and hid it somewhere safe in the wardrobe behind them. All in all I had a great experience with great food! TIP: It is cheaper on Thursdays! read more

WARNING MEAT SWEATS WILL FOLLOW: Went here as part of a the soft launch of the restaurant. Service Wow for a restaurant so new this was well on point, in my experience it usually takes staff a few weeks to bed in. Very slick operation and congratulations to the management. Food Think Bem Brazil but a million times better, meat quality, salad bar everything of a higher quality. Deserts could be better, however you really are too full to eat them Venue Really well layout out, perfect for a date as very sociable dinning experience. They have spent a far few pounds on this venue. TIPS: Dont over do it on the salad bar if you are hungry. The meat will fill you up in no time read more

This is the place for good meat! The beef was mouth wayeringly succulent and juicy, the lamb was seasoned to perfection and melted in your mouth and the chicken wrapped in bacon was delicious. Even the cold starters buffet and salad bar was amazing. The staff were great and really attentive. I love this place! read more

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I had such a nice time at Fazenda. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, the staff were very friendly and attentive, the food was delicious, and of course the company was spectacular. I'd never been to a Brazilian bbq place before but the concept is pretty simple: grab your own hot and cold food from the salad bar and then wait for meat to be brought to your table. The salad bar is interesting and varied and everything seemed fresh. Think sushi, smoked salmon, rice and pasta salads, bread, potatoes, cheese etc. I filled around half a plate and everything was good, but I knew I needed to leave room for all the meat. You also get some starters on the table including cheese bread which I'm sure would be incredible if it were warm but wasn't really fantastic cold. Other reviews have given a pretty extensive list of all the meat but it was all really good. The only thing I didn't really rate was the chicken with bacon, but honestly that's such a boring option I'm not surprised. The sirloin and gammon were both amazing. I really liked the lamb chop. And the belly pork was also incredible. I'm sad that the belly pork came round once I was fit to bursting. I really enjoyed the showmanship of the waiters coming round with the meat with huge knives. The service was really excellent, everyone had a smile on their face and was happy to help. To drink I had: - a cocktail with pomegranate. I can't remember it's name but it was quite disappointing - a Caipirinha (free if you check in on Facebook!) which was delicious - a flight of wine, with three delicious reds. Excellent choices and pretty good value - two dessert cocktails, one which was strawberry cheesecake flavoured and an espresso martini, shared with Natalie. Both very good It's not cheap here. All of the above came to £55 with a tip. This isn't somewhere I could afford to go often but I definitely got my money's worth. I'll definitely be back here for a special occasion or a celebration! read more

The meat is out of this world!! Think an up-market version of Bem Brazil..... I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough as a place you must try for a great dining experience in Manchester! You pay a set fee (it was around £35 when we came on a week night) and then you have full access to non-stop, delicious meat delivered to your table! The rules are simple; turn you're card green if you want more meat, and red if you need a short break (trust me, you'll need it). They serve all types of meat to you're table (non-stop) which you can take from the skewer. The steak is incredible and succulent, and if you are feeling particularly adventurous the chicken heart is well worth a try! Can't see you're desired meat from the large array of choices on offer from the menu? No problem, just tell the waiter and they will bring it to you. The salad bar is pretty epic, spanning from olives to fresh sushi! So a word of advice, if you love you're meat do not overkill on the salad bar! I hope you enjoy your time at Fazenda, and don't forget to sample their great cocktails too. read more

Probably the best Brazilian steak house in all of England! Friendly staff, great steaks, and fast service

Went here for Christmas party with my work. I highly recommend this! We had a private dining area which was great. The decor was beautiful. The food is amazing, but don't get sucked in to the salad bar to fast. This is easier said than done with copious amounts of cured meat, bread and of course an array of salads to choose from. Within 5 minutes of sitting down waiters were already arriving with succulent slabs of all kinds of meat from juicy chicken thighs to beef sirloin. The staff are just as great as the food and have some great banter! Will definitely be back here in the near future read more

Big fan of Fazenda. The food is great, staff very welcoming and an all round brilliant atmosphere! The choice of salad/sides to accompany the meat makes this restaurant stand out for me as other similar places have let me down on this front, and of course the meats are cooked to perfection. My only bits of advice are to make sure you plan ahead and book in advance as it is very popular and getting in last minute can be difficult and also you probably shouldn't eat for about 3 days beforehand :) Already excited for my next meal here! read more

A truly tremendous dining experience - we had such a great night I couldn't fault it one bit. Though on first appearances the restaurant looks rather swanky and pretentious (it being in the midst of 'Canary North's' Spinningfields), the staff were refreshingly down-to-earth and thoroughly welcoming. We were treated like demi-gods for our entire visit if I'm honest. Somehow, our group's table was located in a beautiful semi-private glass-fronted dining space close to the buffet (massive bonus). Once we'd had the overview from our waitress as to how the system worked, we were free to peruse the all-you-can-eat offerings, keeping in mind we didn't want to fill up on non-meat produce. This was to be a carnivorous evening after all. Cue what felt like three hours of various cuts of meat being brought to us by the 'meat men' (for want of a better term). Check out Andrew Y's review for the list of what we had, it's ridiculously long. Accompanied with a flight of red wines, which were all lovely, the Chilean in particular, then what has to be one of the GREATEST desserts I've been fortunate to scoff, we all vowed to return. The location in general certainly has its detractors; those who dislike the relative glass/steel soullessness of Spinningfields - but this place has heart (as well as chicken hearts - suggest you try one) and knows how to make you feel right at home. Loved every minute. read more

Well what can I say?? This has to be one of the nicest food experiences I have had for sometime. Fazenda is a classy venue, very upmarket, but without that aloof and stuffy air. It's a Brazilian themed restaurant, where you're offered the most succulent and finest cuts of meat, accompanied by the most delicious salads I've ever tasted. If you don't eat meat, then it's probably not for you - as the meat never stops coming! You could fill up on the salads and sushi and no doubt be very full, but the set menu price after 5pm is £29 - so maybe a tad overpriced if meat doesn't float your boat. The staff are very attentive, friendly, chatty and all seem to enjoy their job. I can highly recommend the Malbec, which is a divine match to the rich meats. If you're thinking of heading to Fazenda, then make sure you go an empty stomach and don't eat too fast! read more

Went here for dinner last weekend on Saturday night. It was busy and packed. We had a reservation so we were quickly taken to our seats. The decor is simple, the ambience relatively romantic with candles lit on each table. The staff are very friendly. As this was our first time at Fazenda they explained the menu and showed us where the buffet was. They have little circular cards on the table: green means you're ready for the meat to come around and red means you don't want any meat at present. 1st the buffet: I'm not a fan of buffets. Generally because there's usually too much choice of mediocre food which doesn't compliment each other. However, the buffet at Fazenda I must say was impressive. Everything I tried was delicious. Being Greek I avoided the stuffed vine leaves but the rest was really good. There was a selection of fresh salad on one side with plenty of choice when it came to dressings including raspberry infused balsamic vinegar and infused olive oils! They had a selection of other pastas, potatoes, salads, cheeses and vegetables. The pimiento peppers stuffed with cheese and the chilli mango salad were my personal favourites. The bread was a bit dry but the rest of the selection was great. The MEAT: they had loads of different types of meat to choose from. The house special was the star of the menu. Cooked medium rare and well-seasoned! The rump steak and ham with pineapple were also good. The honey glazed pork too. The sirloin steak was overcooked, dry and difficult to chew. The duck was cooked well but covered in sauce which I did not like. It would've been good to have the sauce optional. The chicken wrapped in bacon was surprisingly very juicy and yummy! They have fillet steak on the menu but this was not available on the night. The lamb was mediocre. The brisket steak was dry. I didn't try the chicken hearts but apparently they were very chewy and bland. Wine and dessert: they have a good selection of wine from South America, so it's just a matter of personal preference. We had chocolate-filled churros for dessert and fresh fruit which was perfectly crunchy on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside hmmm! The fruit served with it was fresh, ripe and just enough. The service: service was quick. The meat kept coming constantly. Sometimes you had to grab the meat with your prongs as they cut it. There was one time the waiter pushed my hand away without saying anything which was a bit rude but the rest of them were very nice. The drinks and the bill came fairly quickly. There is an optional 10% charge on the bill which I'd say overall they deserve! :) I'd definitely take my friends to try this place out. read more

If I could live here, I would. We came here as a large group and from the moment we sat down we were really taken care of. We ordered a selection of wines and a few 'mocktails' for those who were not drinking and they were all equally delicious. The buffet side of the restaurant has a delicious selection of different salads, cured meats, cheeses, breads and other delicious treats. My only tip would be to not fill up to much on this section as while delicious, you will want to save space for all of the meat! The staff bring around different meats on skewers and you can pick and choose what you would like to try but in all honesty, it's all delicious and worth a try. We asked for small portions of everything just so we would have enough space to try this feat. I loved the house special and the rib eye! I haven't been so impressed with a meal in a long time. read more

Visited with a few friends for a birthday dinner. The staff were incredibly helpful and got us a great table, explained everything and never let our drinks get too low!! The food is incredible - it's the best 'all you can eat meat' restaurant I've ever eaten at. Try not to fill up at the salad bar too (so many options!!) My favourites were the belly pork and garlic beef - I ate so much it felt like Christmas Day!! read more

Fazenda - Steakhouses Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I think generally it's really hard to find really good Brazilian brasseria (meat on stick), but Fazenda really delivers. Visiting Manchester just for a couple of days (from Sweden) I could not miss out on the opportunity to visit a brasseria and there were no regrets. If you have the opportunity, do try it out. Great service, great food even though not everything isn't he salads bar was excellent, but still good and good wine. Great experience, great food, great staff. And for lunch they even have a vegan menu, so many thumbs up. read more

An up class bem brazil. Gorgeous meats brought all the time on skewers and gorgeous salad bar and fab cocktails. Very impressed ! read more

One of my favourite restaurants in Manchester. The selection of meats is amazing. The cocktails are great and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit. read more

It was a pricey all you can eat buffet but best quality food I have tried in Manchester.

It's been eons since I've enjoyed a churasco. This place is cozy and when it first was served, I enjoyed my meats especially the beef being medium rare. Service was prompt and even the sides were so tasty. It's definitely worthwhile to keep going back and going with friends. The only fall back is that the seafood is not included and there wasn't much variety of chicken. I would be extremely leased if there was bbq prawns and fish inclusive to add a variation. read more

I went here over the weekend and I must say, it was awesome! The good was delicious, the service was potentially the best I've ever had and the atmosphere is what every establishment strives for! read more

A great meal for anyone who loves meat! I was seriously impressed with the quality and variety of the meat on offer - over a 1.5 hour meal on a Saturday night we were offered all of the meat options on the menu at least twice! My only small complaint is some of the meat was cooked more medium-well done in my opinion and I prefer medium-rare. However, I asked the staff to give me the rarer cuts a few times which was great! The salad bar is good and varied - and although it is a "buffet" type restaurant it has a good atmosphere and felt a bit more luxurious than the standard buffet place! The caipirinha cocktail was a great pallet cleanser/fresher at the end of the meal after all the meat! read more

This Brazilian restaurant is in the area of Spinningfields in Manchester. As you enter the restaurant you come to the reservation desk. They commence by taking to your table and take your coat off you and check them in the cloakroom. The restaurant is a little bit too dark inside but a positive ambiance none the less. As they come and take your drink order they explain the menu to you. Then basically you go up and help yourself to the buffet which is salad rice but when I say salad I don't mean a traditional salad, which is little peppers stuffed with cream cheese smoked salmon and other luxury foods. Bad you sit with your selections they start coming round with all the meats... we went in the evening where they have 15 different kinds of meat available, and they'll keep on coming until you cannot eat any more. I like my steak well done, so they do it well done for you, another nice touch is the ham and pineapple which is fresh hot pineapple. A great tip is if you have Facebook, by checking in you get a free traditional Brazilian cocktail which is the Capriana! The one down side is the prices of £29.99 each plus a 10% service charge which is optional, and in fairness they do ask if that is ok, a nice touch rather than being expected! read more

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Love this place! It really is first class. I have been there several times and it has never disappointed. The choice in meats and the frequency they bring them round is great and if there is something you like they seem to remember and bring it round again. Initially the meals look quite price but when you see the choice at the buffet area and quality of the meat you'll realise it isn't at all. The staff are friendly and there is a great choice in wines. I would not recommend this place before a night out just because you can't move when you leave you will have eaten that much! read more

I only had drinks here so I can't comment on the food in this review. Fazenda is a stylish restaurant in the middle of Spinningfields which also has a really nice bar at the front. The bar is outside and is under cover with heaters so you can keep warm on cooler nights. There is an extensive drinks menu with some very interesting cocktails all priced at around £7.50 to £8.50.I can definitely recommend the pisco sour which was very good. A great place to try when the sun is out. read more

Had a table booked at Fazenda for myself partner and son as they met me at Manchester airport after coming back from a week away ,I had gold flip flops on and got told I wasn't allowed to come in because of their strict dress code so we left very annoyed as we had a 2 and half hour drive home and felt really offended being turned away but we went back 2 weeks later as we had a voucher to use . What has really got my back up about this as I sat eating my food I noticed a lot of people around me in sports wear and one lady had flip flops on and a group of lads that had sports wear shorts on and had caps on to me they looked very undesirable,I couldn't believe my eyes and really wanted to say something to the manager but didn't want to spoil our family meal out as I wasn't happy about it all but I was adamant I would write a review about this . So to me they pick and choose when they apply their dress code and for that reason I won't be eating their again . I just feel really annoyed about this that they ruined what originally was going to be a nice family meal get together after I had been away for a week . read more