First timer at Estampa Gaucha in Raleigh (my previous experience at a Brazilian Steak House was in…read moreVerona, Italy) Very Very good experience. Upon arrival, the Glorious Salad Bar is the first thing you see. it was like the heavens opened up! I was scared because I had my mind set to Carnivorous ~ was able to find some restraint. Everything offered at the salad bar was divine! When the skewers of meat started to arrive, we first tried the different sirloins, which were a little gamey. I hated to waste food but onward we went! The Flank Steak (medium rare) was by far our favorite, we even got seconds! (Still I wonder what happens to all the well done pieces we did not consume?) Beef Ribs were meh. Pork Ribs were Excellent! I could believe the crust on it and meat still so tender. Sausage on Skewers and Pineapple on Skewers also a Fave. Cheese bread arrived before we even put in a drink order. I kept thinking my adult children would LOVE that touch! The ONE thing I can't stop thinking about the next day (today) is the Candied Bacon from the Salad Bar!! Awe Man. I'll go back just for that. They have the perfect kick, too. Service was great!

I was extremely disappointed with my experience at Estampa Gaucha in Raleigh. At $65 per person, I…read moreexpected much better quality and service. The food itself was just okay--not terrible, but certainly not worth the price. The salad bar was very basic, and the lettuce appeared old and tasted sour. The biggest issue was the service. The staff seemed rushed and careless throughout our visit. My husband's finger was cut by a staff member, and water was spilled all over my dad's shoes and shorts, as well as my mom's purse. The spill was never properly cleaned up while we were there; instead, a wet floor sign was simply placed over the area and left that way until after we left. The restaurant was also uncomfortably hot. Everyone in our group was sweating while eating. I overheard staff mention that it was because there were too many people inside, yet they continued seating more guests instead of addressing the issue and ensuring current customers were comfortable. It felt like maximizing profit was a higher priority than providing a pleasant dining experience. When we asked to speak with management, the general manager was unable to communicate with us in English, which made it difficult to address our concerns. The assistant manager was friendlier and able to communicate more effectively, but by that point the experience had already been disappointing. Overall, I cannot recommend this restaurant. For the prices they charge, I expected far better food quality, customer service, and overall hospitality. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. If I could give this place 0 out of 5 stars, I would.

Authentic Brazilian restaurants are hard to come by. We…read morewere in town for work, and our little family stopped by to get some tasty Brazilian food. Everything was fresh and delicious. The young man working was so accommodating and patient. We got all of our Brazilian favorites, and really enjoyed our dinner. We even got a nice little dessert at the end. Brazil was decked out all over the restaurant, that was nice TVs, and you do have to walk next-door to use the bathroom, but it's easy. I would most definitely go back there, if you're looking for Brazilian food in this area, this is the place to go !

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.

Wow.. What a gem in the Quay! As others have mentioned, I wish I'd tried this place sooner. The…read morefood was made to order, and the chef was amazing. She handled all the seating, taking orders, making the food, and delivering it to the tables. I sat at the bar counter and had the pleasure of watching all the magic happen. I had a chicken breast and wing with two sides: green beans and rice. The chicken was seasoned and cooked perfectly, as was the rice and green beans. I opted for the regular, but tried the spicy and had some regrets. Will go spicy next time! A few other dishes were made while I was eating, and I will try some other items on my next visit. They also do breakfast during the week; I will have to check that out too. I'm a foodie, and having access to this type and quality of food in town is such a nice change of pace from some of the other options around. Congrats, Little Portugal!

This restaurant has been on my radar for a while and I wish I tried this place sooner. It was a one…read morewoman show today, I'm not sure if that's typical, but she was a rockstar. There were several tables when I walked in, and she got everyone's drinks, took their orders, made the food and then dropped it off! You have to have a little patience of course, this is not a fast food restaurant, but let me tell you, it was worth the wait! I ordered the 1/4 white chicken with green beans and Portuguese rice. The flavors blew me away! It was some of the best chicken I've ever had. And the hot sauce on the tables is beyond reproach. I asked her if she sold it, and she said no. But she needs to! I can't wait to dine here again.

What a spectacular dining experience! The service was top…read morenotch! Ambiance is very nice with some light music in the background. Now let's get to the food! Wow, they are definitely Argentinian! No one else can cook a churrasco like a true Argentinian! It was perfect! Definitely get a little chorizo to start! I can't wait to go back. Thank you Metro8 for a wonderful dining experience for not only myself but for my out of town friends! Will be back soon!!!

Great filet mignon and pink sauce gnocchi! Service was quick and attentive. Atmosphere was cozy and…read morecandlelit. NO TVs which is extremely rare these days but adds so much to a restaurant. There is room for improvement as they do not have mashed potato's as a side. Nevertheless we shall return for more delicious food!

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.

First time trying these empanadas. They have a good selection of veggie empanadas, and gluten free…read moreoptions as well. I chose three different veggie empanadas. A mushroom, cheese and rice and bean blend. All were equally as tasty with a unique flavor to each. I do want to try a pizza empanada next time. I paired my empanada meal with some friend yuca fries. Yummy!

It's been a minute since I visited this place. I order 6 empanadas and to my surprise you get 1…read morefree! All the empanadas were just as I remembered it. Also it been too long as their menu expanded. Highly recommend for lunch or dinner.

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

Was craving something different and haven't had in a long time. I pulled up to Guasaca didn't ask…read more1000 questions this time since the young lady couldn't answer one so I took matters into my own hands. I ordered the crispy shredded beef with cheese arepa with the cilantro sauce and the chilled chicken avocado snack with chips. The shredded beef was very tender and flavorful, I tried it w/out and with the cilantro sauce, both bites were great; the price is not half bad being under six dollars. The chill chicken avocado snack with chips is another great option if you want something light. The mixture was very light and creamy. The chips were ok, they didn't have any seasoning, not sure if I got a bad batch or if they don't season the chips. If anyone goes before I visit again please let me know. I don't necessarily need the chips. The price for the snack is also under six dollars too. Guasaca has three locations in Raleigh (Lake BooneTrail, Spring Forest Rd and Hillsborough St.), I went to the Lake Boone location because that was the location I visited many years ago. This is a place I will be visiting again, I may try another location and I hope to have the same quality of food. Happy Eating!

Yes , yes , yes ! This was such a nice family dinner at…read morefirebirds we raved about it driving back to the house. My niece had never been here so it was a must that I brought her here. I've visited the one back in Orlando several times and knew everyone would enjoy the service , ambiance and delicious food. I'm so addicted to the bacon deviled eggs that we always get two orders because I refuse to share.

Today I went to firebirds with my friend and we were amazed by the service!!…read moreOur server Jai was wonderful and so lovely with her conversation and I would definitely sit in her section again. We ordered the filet deal and it tasted perfect, the loaded baked potato went perfectly with my steak, my compliments to the chef and our server!

I really liked this spot. I was brought here by friends while I was in town and found the entire…read moreexperience enjoyable. Our waiter was a nice guy (didn't get name, longer hair and mustache) and was attentive without being intrusive. They have a really good wine selection. I had several things off the menu, including the mussels and the brisket, and I thoroughly enjoyed everything. The garlic bread was prepared well without being too hard. The space is a little loud but not overly so; we were still able to have a pleasant conversation. Highly recommended.

We love Succotash and will absolutely return. The music, atmosphere, New Orleans ingredients and…read morecharm, and genuinely good Texas-style brisket are what keep bringing us back. This review is offered as constructive feedback to the staff, management, and ownership of a restaurant we want to see succeed. Today we stopped in during Sunday brunch and placed a takeout order for one pound of brisket and jambalaya. The wait was approximately an hour. I understand that brunch is busy, and the restaurant appeared to be working with two servers, a bartender, a busser, and several people in the kitchen. The front-of-house staff seemed to be doing what they could. The issue appears to be kitchen execution and order flow. Operationally, an order consisting primarily of slicing a pound of already-prepared brisket and portioning jambalaya should not remain in the same production queue for an hour. This is less a staffing criticism than a process problem. Management may want to look at ticket prioritization, a dedicated expediter during peak periods, separation of simple takeout orders from full dine-in tickets, and clearer ownership of orders from receipt through handoff. When the food is already prepared, throughput should be measured in minutes, not an hour. That matters because a restaurant can have excellent food and hardworking people and still lose customers through a bottleneck in the process. The objective shouldn't be to make everyone work harder; it should be to design the kitchen flow so the same people can work smarter and move appropriate orders through faster. Parking has also become increasingly difficult and is worth considering as the restaurant continues to draw a crowd. None of this changes what we enjoy about Succotash. We love the food, the music, the authenticity and the character of the place. We'll be back. But an hour for this particular takeout order points to an operational problem worth fixing. Great food deserves equally great execution.

Staple of southern bbq. Been many many times, and always great. Chicken livers, bbq chicken,…read morechopped bbq, vegetables. Such a wholesome place with wonderful wait staff. It's a place that transports you to a time when the area was a much slower pace, and the Yankee traffic was all but nonexistent. I love this place.

I was watching "Five Heartbeats" when John Witherspoon said something about a fried gizzard…read moresandwich with lots of hot sauce. So I paused the movie and got in the car. It was dead inside but gradually filled up during my half hour there. The place had a very down home feel, if you know what I mean. My order didn't take particularly long, but the take-out scene seemed more popular than the sit-down. Almost like nobody wanted to wait. I get that. The string beans and cabbage were as routine as possible. Seemingly no different than what you'd find at Cracker Barrel or a Bob Evans. But the hush puppies were some of the best I've ever had. Soft and flavorful on the inside; firm, with a mild crunch on the out. They didn't have the sandwich I wanted so I asked for a bun to make my own. And I did. I went in expecting to mix hearts with gizzards but instead they offered livers. I made due. I won't do that again. The iron flavor is too much. Next time, I'll stick with gizzards. They were good. Especially with lots of hot sauce. Best, A.