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!

What a hidden gem! I am not exaggerating when I say that this is one of THE best burgers I've ever…read morehad in my life. Excellent service and excellent food - I will come back again and again!

Portions are generous and excellent presentation y flavor. Service was also very good and the…read moreambiance made an amazing impression and a great experience

People if you want a great go to for Dinner this is it!!! Portions are large and the taste is…read moreexcellent !!!! Service is outstanding!!! I suggest eating at the bar, nice ambiance in there!! I have eaten there at least four times, all food and service great!!!!

I went to Texas de Brazil in Hartford during a layover and somehow ended up having Thanksgiving…read moredinner there, which was not on my bingo card but worked out pretty well. They had all the usual Thanksgiving foods along with the regular Texas de Brazil selections, so there was no shortage of options. The cranberry sauce wasn't my favorite, but the overall food and vibe made up for it. The servers *would not stop* coming by the table with meat selections, we could barely catch our breath before another skewer appeared. Not exactly a complaint, just impressive dedication. Our waiter, however, was perfect and kept everything running smoothly. The floors were extremely slippery, which was a little alarming, but guest services were excellent. We also made a last-minute reservation, and it was surprisingly easy. Overall, it was a fun, memorable meal and a great way to spend my Thanksgiving.

Outstanding! Arrive hungry, don't go overboard at the salad bar and prepare to enjoy some of the…read morebest meats you've ever had. Our server was outstanding and the drinks were great. A little pricey, but you'll remember this dinner for quite a while.

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!!

Delicious food and very kind service. They keep the restaurant really clean and the buffet was…read moreimmaculate.

Mina's has great garlic steak and chicken wings, and I love their yellow rice and collard greens…read more But today's visit felt like I was ripped off. I loaded up the container with rice and collard greens, got 3 chicken wings and garlic steak, and paid $41. It was 2.7 lbs charged at $14.05. But the posted prices were $10.99/lb for combo and $14.49 for meat only. How do they determine pricing? Obviously, it looks like I got only all meat in the photo, but it's sitting on top of rice and collard greens, which, by the way, the rice is very heavy since I got a lot of it. I think that's just a bit deceptive when a restaurant does that kind of crap to their customers. I saw one review from years ago that they do arbitrarily change pricing when they think you got more meat on your plate. That's just plain wrong.

A fun night out. Tavern atmosphere. The roasted pineapple was my favorite…read more More of a social experience than a traditional restaurant but definitely interesting and worth a night out.

The food was cold and when I asked the "new management" how much it would be to take out. They told…read moreme one price and then at the register charged me way more. Do not recommend.

After a long day I decided to stop in at this nice restaurant that featured Brazilian style food…read more Not everyday you see this in this area of CT so I had to try it out. The food is served as buffet style so you can try everything and just pay by the pound. They had lots of steaks and meats on the BBQ skewers. The staff was friendly spoke England and Portuguese of course the native language of Brazil. As a Brazilian myself I was impressed by the decorations of our country and the food itself brings me back memories of being back in Rio. There is lots of deserts to try and drinks to accompany your meal. Definitely hit place to for lunch breakfast and dinner.

Oh no! I don't know how they do the pricing, but I did the salad bar and meat(s) and paid around…read more$40 (or more) with a Guarana Antarctica. On the salad bar side: the rice was warm, the beans were cold, the Pao de Queijo were rock hard. On the meat side: the sausage had to have been cooked the day before it was so hard, one of the meats I had (?) was a bit fatty, but the chicken and the wings were excellent as was something else put on top. Not sure if I could have gone back up for more but wasn't planning to stay as nothing was 'that' good. I was stared at like they've never seen a gringo before yet I know Brazilian (Portuguese) food equal to most Brazilians! I believe they had Brigadeiro in the display case but I had already spent a few dollars on a subpar dinner by this point. They're open for breakfast, but I wouldn't dare.

New owner recently and the hot/cold buffet has been pretty good. We've been dining here for years…read more- initially in Hartford and more recently in Meriden since moving out this way. Recently the black beans had more pork in them than beans which made it hard to get only beans for my really picky 6 year old (who I can at least talk into eating rice and beans and salad for dinner there). They make a stewed chicken that is to die for. Their grilled meats are great - not too salty. Overall we just really enjoy the ambiance and people who work there.

Had this for take out for the first time. Pretty tasteless. I ordered the rice and bean steak…read morecombo,. 20 dollars for no flavor and very oily. It was fast to prepare though.

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.