AMAZING food, great cuts of steak, brazilian style. Good variety of salad bar with cheese, salmon…read moreand farofa. Free cheesecake slice on your bday and staff song I appreciate!

We made a reservation for 5 people at Estampa Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse on May 9th at 7:00 PM to…read morecelebrate a very special birthday and Mother's Day. While we were on the road, we called ahead to let them know we were running about 15 minutes behind, and we were told that was okay. When we arrived, the restaurant was extremely crowded, but because we had a reservation, we assumed everything would still be handled properly. We checked in and were given a beeper, but then we were told we would have to wait about 10-15 minutes. After 30 minutes passed with no update, we checked in again and were told it would be another 10-15 minutes. After about an hour, we checked again and were once again told the wait of another 20 minutes. At that point, I asked what the purpose of making a reservation was if we were still having to wait this long. One of the ladies explained that they don't actually take reservations, but instead use them more for records in their system. That honestly did not make sense to me, especially because we planned our evening around that reservation. We were very disappointed because this was supposed to be a special celebration, and by that time it was already too late to go somewhere else without risking another long wait. What made it worse was that we started noticing other family groups who arrived after us being seated before us. When we asked about it, one employee said she was sorry but that it was her first day and she didn't really know what was going on. Another employee apologized and said the manager was setting up our table and it would only be five more minutes. When we were finally seated, the experience unfortunately did not improve. The servers and meat servers seemed very rushed, and at times they did not notice when our cards were flipped to green. My sister was skipped several times. The buffet/salad bar area looked messy and scattered, and several trays were empty. We went back a few times hoping items would be restocked, but many things were still missing. The meat also did not meet our expectations. For the price and reputation of this restaurant, we expected much better quality and service. Even the grilled pineapple, which is usually one of the highlights at Brazilian steakhouses, was often barely charred. Toward the end of the meal, I still wanted to make the best of the night, so I quietly asked if they did anything special for birthdays, like a song or small surprise. The manager said yes and asked which table. I discreetly pointed it out, and instead of simply confirming, he referred to the person at our table in a rude and unnecessary way. That comment was disappointing and unprofessional. He later came out with a slice of cheesecake and said, "I don't know how to write happy birthday, so what I do is this," referring to two drops of chocolate and caramel on the plate. Then he left. There was no birthday song, no "happy birthday," and no real effort to make the moment special. To make matters worse, when we received the check, we noticed we had been overcharged for specialty drinks that were never offered to us or ordered. The charge was corrected after we brought it up, but it made me wonder how many other tables may have been charged incorrectly without noticing. Even after the correction, our bill was still around $380. For that price, we expected a much better experience, especially for a special occasion. Overall, this was extremely disappointing from beginning to end -- the long wait despite a reservation, poor communication, rushed service, messy and understocked buffet area, food that did not meet expectations, an uncomfortable birthday interaction, and an incorrect charge on the bill. Unfortunately, we would not return or recommend this location based on this experience.

My waitress was attentive and helpful with the menu. I settled on the platter since I couldn't…read moredecide. It was excellent. Also enjoyed a caipirihna. The interior of the restaurant is nothing special, but the food makes up for it.

I really wanted to like this place. We've been there twice now. Service was really slow and there…read morewere only two other tables with folks eating. I will say the server was friendly they just rarely checked on us and I had to go looking for them to pay my bill. The food lacks flavor. The meat lacked salt. The feijoada was lacking as well. It's just all very bland. I don't know if it's because the cooks are from a different region in Brazil or what but it's just not the typical Brazilian food I'm used to.

I absolutely love the food here and now having visited Portugal, I love it even more!…read moreI picked up dinner for four for a dinner party and everyone loved the food. It's also fun to sit at the counter and eat with a view of the kitchen. Last week I went in just to pick up a couple bottles of Vinho Verde wine. Love having this amazing food and great service close to home!

Very quaint restaurant. I was greeted by a very friendly lady. She took my order and explained a…read morecouple of the dishes to me with no problem. The rice was amazing. The chicken was good as well. The restaurant is located right off of Main St in Fuquay Varina with plenty of parking. Great spot for a nice hot Portuguese meal.

My husband and I went here before attending a show at DPAC. It wasn't very busy, but it was fairly…read moreearly on a Thursday. The service was attentive and prompt without being intrusive. Kaitlyn was great. We have dined at Nana Steak, Angus Barn, and The Library in Fuquay. The steak we had this evening was on par if not better than all the other restaurants for a much better price. I would love for the sides to be a bit more adventurous- I do love a fried brussel sprout, but what they had was good. The baked potato came loaded, which was nice. We got the 16oz Churassco to share. Cooked perfectly and the chimichurri was very good. We will come again for sure.

I was introduced to Metro8 through a company dinner, and was immediately blown away with how…read moredelicious their appetizers were (chorizo, cheese, empanadas). What was even more surprising was also how juicy and flavorful their steaks were!! I have now gone multiple times, especially when I want to have a churrasco cooked the right Argentinian way, with the chimichurri sauce and sweet potato fries. Truly recommend this place for a romantic date night in Durham or a celebratory dinner! The ambience is intimate and the service is great. The manager checked in on us multiple times and I even watched her handle a "difficult" customer very professionally ! Can't wait to continue to come back.

The entire mall here is pretty desolate...empty, abandoned shops line the walls of this place. I…read morewas literally taken aback by the lack of businesses here. So when I saw this little bakery, I thought why not support a little local bakery? The girls were very, very friendly so of course that made me happy to spend my money there. We got samples of chocolate candy and guava juice. We ended up getting Brazilian carrot cake, which tastes nothing like American carrot cake. It was unique and not too sweet. The guava juice tasted like it was straight from the tree. It didn't taste artificially sweet or anything. The croquettes were different, but not sure that I'd order again.

My daughter and I made the 1 hour drive to get the vegan friendly empanadas & yucca fries. It was…read moreso worth it. Until next time.

First time having an empanada that was not from a food truck. You dejected how many to order in…read moremultiple of 3, select your choice, get a dipping sauce and that's it. The filings were overstuffed and the food piping hot. The drinks were coke products in cans. No water available, nor cups or straws. I do not drink soda so this was a negative for me.

Overall, it seemed very slow when we arrived. A handful of people were sitting at tables and only…read more1-2 people ahead of us in line. The workers seemed slightly slower than the other location I have been to. No biggie. Finally, when it was my turn to order, the guy motioned to me and said something (I couldn't understand him, but it was obvious he wanted me to place my order) so I started my order and then he mid-sentence of me saying the order, he looked down at the monitor and said "one minute" as an online order came in and he started to proceed to make THAT order as I stood there waiting to finish my order. I am not thinking the world should revolve around me at all, but I have also learned that in customer service the person in front of you should be the priority. So finally, I placed my order and moved on through to the cashier. She had ZERO smile and ZERO eye contact. I pride myself on being a cheerful, polite person who also tries to give a genuine smile. She seemed to be tired and definitely didn't want to be there. I had to WAIT to pay bc she was turned waiting for something. No explanation like, "I'll be able to get your payment in just a second" or anything of the sort. The food was delicious, nonetheless. The lighting at night inside is a little too much on the cool side. We decided to take our order to go. Will we be back? yes, but to the Spring Forest Road location instead. the staff is friendlier and way faster!

Gluten Free Arepa now! Had vegetarian arepa $6.29 Not bad…read moreFilling and pretty healthy Kind of slow waiting for the gluten free arepa Good

Great food and atmosphere! My husband and I will be back. The service was terrific! We enjoyed the…read moreatmosphere.

Went here on a first date, ordered drinks at the bar and some fries / Philly Cheesesteak Egg…read moreRolls! All of it was amazing. Tonya at the bar was great, and it was super busy, but everything was in sync, and the scene was popping off. Please get the Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls if you go here.

Okay, We're from New Orleans so when we see a "New Orleans style" restaurant, we always question…read morethe authenticity of the claim. In the case of Succotash we feel we have found the holy grail... Friendly, knowledgeable waitstaff? check Homey and a little funky atmosphere? check cool soundtrack? check BUT what about the food? We first came for brunch... I had the 'Brisket and Grits'. It was a very tender brisket with cheesy, garlicky grits, scallions with fried egg. The best part? They drizzle some of the brisket gravy over the grits... Oh man this was delish. We got talking about South Louisiana food with our server and he told us they bring in Leidenheimers french bread from New Orleans for their po-boy's. What's the big deal? ...I'll tell you! The bakery was founded in 1896 and it is the ONLY bread that marks a true po-boy to New Orleans natives. Why? Because of it's unique texture. Their loaves have a pillowy soft interior and a crunchy crust that isn't found in most french breads. It's the gold standard for po-boys. So today, I came back to Succotash for an Oyster po-boy. And the Verdict? Five stars mon ami! Leidenheimers bread with a very generous amount of perfectly fried oysters. ...I like mine simple with just lettuce, tomato and a little hot sauce. This was I can honestly say, the very best oyster po-boy I have found outside of NOLA. ... so yeah, I've found a new home... thanks and a tip o' the hat to Chef Juan DiGiulio and the great staff he has brought together!

Succotash is a bit in the cut if you're not familiar with the area…read more I almost passed the restaurant. The staff was welcoming and gave suggestions when I asked. I enjoyed the catch of the day corvina with a side salad and potato's. This dish was delicious. I got the fish blackened and this was a bold flavor with a spicy and deep smoky flavor. I enjoyed the peach bread pudding for dessert with a decaf coffee. The bread pudding presentation and taste didn't match but I wasn't disappointed. Everything was great.

Fried chicken was room temperature and dry. Gizzards were over cooked, more breading than meat…read more Hush puppies were hot and fresh, however, not given at seating like normal. When asked, server said they didn't have a basket to serve them. Huh? Basically best part of the meal was the green beans. Probably won't be back. Heard new cooks, but still.

I must be honest I'm shocked I haven't reviewed this spot sooner as my family and I have been going…read morehere ten years. This is a no frills, grandma seems to be cooking in the back, wholesome as pie spot with some of the best BBQ in the triangle. Pork is always super soft and delicious. Fantastic fried chicken. The best hush puppies in all of this state in my opinion and they are free with every meal. A whole damn basket of em. My husband loves their banana pudding too. It's nothing fancy, it's styrofoam plates, sweet tea sitting on the table. And yes, they have the good ice. The waitstaff is always friendly. To top it all off- its prices from the bush administration lol. Where else can you "pig" out as a family of four for $67 including tip. That was 2 kids meals, 2 combo plates, a pulled pork sandwich and banana pudding. Plus drinks. Go here. Now...