Came here with a friend for lunch. It's a buffet type of set up. You fill a plate with salads, rice, 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. read more

Hands down my favorite spot in CT! They are almost always open. I go here all the time and I want to 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! read more

Pantanal Restaurant - Hands down my favorite food spot in CT! - Brazilian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

If you're in the mood for authentic Brazilian flavors, Pantanal Restaurant in Bridgeport is the place to be. Located at 215 Frank Street, this family-run spot offers a warm, no-frills atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Cuisine & Dining Style Pantanal specializes in traditional Brazilian churrasco, featuring a variety of meats roasted over a wood charcoal grill and seasoned with rock salt to enhance their natural flavors. The restaurant offers a buffet-style setup where guests can fill their plates with salads, rice, beans, and other sides, and then proceed to the carving station for freshly grilled meats. The buffet is priced by weight, allowing diners to sample a wide range of dishes at their own pace. Menu Highlights The menu varies daily, offering a diverse selection of dishes: * Monday: White rice, yellow rice, red beans, black beans with pork, sausage, and bacon, fried plantains, French fries, chicken lasagna, gizzards, Brazilian o's style pork, chicken stew with potatoes, king fish stew, and roasted potatoes. * Tuesday: White rice, yellow rice, red beans, rice with chicken and veggies, fried plantains, French fries, spaghetti with beef, gnocchi, brisket with Madeira sauce, roast pork ribs, pumpkins with onions, and beef ribs with yucca. * Wednesday: White rice, yellow rice, red beans, black beans with pork, sausage, and bacon, fried plantains, French fries, chicken lasagna, gizzards, Brazilian o's style pork, chicken stew with potatoes, king fish stew, and roasted potatoes. * Thursday: White rice, yellow rice, red beans, black beans, fried plantains, French fries, roasted chicken, farofa (eggs, carrots, bacon, and yucca flour), sliced grilled beef with grilled onions, roasted pork loin with Brazilian sauce, spiced chicken wings, and fried pollock fish. These offerings provide a taste of traditional Brazilian home cooking, with a mix of hearty stews, grilled meats, and flavorful sides. Atmosphere & Service Pantanal's dining area exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of Brazil. The staff is known for their friendly and attentive service, enhancing the overall dining experience. While the restaurant's decor is modest, the focus remains on delivering authentic and flavorful dishes that transport diners to the heart of Brazil. Pricing & Value The buffet is priced by weight, typically around $8.95 per pound. The addition of grilled meats at the carving station may increase the cost, but many patrons find the value to be excellent given the quality and quantity of food offered. Some customers have noted that the pricing can be on the higher side, especially when opting for the full buffet with grilled meats. read more

SO UNBELIEVABLY GOOD! At buffet places like these it's hard to maintain great quality and fresh food all day long but they know how to rotate and make their food so flavorful and tasty! This place also has such a nostalgic feel to it and the spanish music on and soccer on the tv in the background really make it a comfortable space to stay in! I will always choose this pantanal spot it's just too good to ever stop returning!!! read more

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My favorite brazilian place in CT. Churrasco churrasco yum yum yum. And the chicharones!!!! read more

This Is your traditional Brazilian Churrasceria. Essentially you are able to follow the line and load up your plate with the various offerings they have. You have salad options, rice, potatoes, and even some pasta to load up your dish. Make sure you leave plenty of space for your protein. They have steak, chicken and sausage. I am sure they have other offerings but those tend to be my selections when I dine so I know for sure they have those for sure. You pay by the weight of your food and you can either dine in or takeout if you choose. The dining area is not glamorous or high end but the food is good. If you are looking for the aesthetics then you may be disappointed. Overall the food is good and if you just want to grab something and be on the go then this may be a good option. read more

Pantanal Restaurant - a view of the outside of the restaurant - Brazilian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Delicious!! Enjoyed every bit of family style eating. Couldn't decide so had to make sure I knew what by trying everything!

I've been coming here for over five years and have not been disappointed. I moved to Boston two years ago and this place still has a hold on me. Going to the high school around the corner, I could literally smell the grill firing up. 10/10 recommend. They have adapted to covid. For example, everyone is required to wear a mask, enter through the side door, and you are supplied with gloves before picking up your food. I like how they put the salad bar in containers, but the rice, meats, and other sides are still open buffet style (hence the gloves). I recommend the potato salad!!! Not only can you get food, but there are tons of desserts and drinks available. The mango drink is my fav so is the Brazilian soda. Heads up I never spend less than $20 at this place. I believe it's $10 per pound or around that price. Staff are also very friendly and it's nice to see the familiar faces. Definitely a Bridgeport staple. read more

Pantanal Restaurant - a plate of meat and beans - Brazilian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

The food here is really good except it is expensive b/c price is by the weight. They have all kinds of meats all kinds of steaks,chicken,sausage, any kind of meat you name it they have it. Chef cuts the meats right in front of you. There also have a whole bunch of sides you can pick from. Its really not a good place to dine in b/c it's pretty small & no decorations. read more

Great restaurant. This place is packed, and I know why! Great buffet with lots of choices. Various salads, meats (sirloin, prime rib and others) and a number of desserts. read more

The food was cold, place needs a good deep cleaning and food needs definitely needs an upgrade and change

This place literally becomes a part of the trip every single time I have to drive within even 30 mins of Bridgeport... it's that good. A MUST stop. One of the best Brazilian BBQ spots in the entire northeast corridor (I'm talking from Virginia North), can't speak highly enough of it. read more

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This is the type of place a lot of people on Yelp live for.......wow! Litterally in the middle of what would be considered a fairly sketchy neighborhood and to back that up, as I was parking, there were police cars with lights flashing and a couple people laying on the ground outside but DO NOT LET ANYTHING STOP YOU FROM COMING HERE. WHY?!!?!? Because this: - Food is cheap - Food is authentic - Food is good (actually more like amazing) - Food is tasty - Food is great - Food is food AND the service was super friendly and inviting making you feel right at home. But what is so good about this place other than the food? The food of course! Alright getting a little more serious now, sorry I'm just so happy I found this hidden gem. They serve the food buffet style and you pay BY THE POUND so don't forget to stuff your plate with the best of the best. QUICK EXAMPLE: A pound of brisket is the same price as a pound of salad. IF YOU COME HERE AND DO NOT GET ANY GRILLED MEATS THEN YOU SERIOUSLY NEED TO RECONSIDER YOUR THOUGHTS. Yes, the grilled meats they offer such as their Brazilian style brisket, pork, steak, beef ribs, chicken and so much more are all amazing. Even the sausage was good, EVERYTHING was good! I got to try the steak, brisket, sausage and from their non-grilled section I had black beans, rice and oxtail stew. The oxtail, beans and rice were great but the brisket and steak.............my God. For this price? (About $45 for 5 people who stuffed themselves so about $9 or $10 dollars per person) 100% worth it, I was stuffed, the food was tasty, my wallet was happy, the staff members were great, the food was of course made with love. THE FOOD WAS MADE WITH LOVE. That statement above should be my entire review. In fact, I'm gonna end it here since you get the point and I'm not telling you more so that you can go there and find out yourself. Thank me later and give this place a try. read more

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I have eaten here a few times and I'm never disappointed. You have to serve yourself, but it's easy. The food is weighted by the pound.

Apparently quite popular with the local neighborhood folks who saunter in in their sweats and load food to go. This has a neighborhood joint kind of feel, but in a good way. From the moment you step in a feeling of comfort accompanist you. There is no decor to speak of, or diniibf atmosfere, but if the food is your main interest. Like it is fof me, you won't be disappointed. For meat eaters there is always a lot of choice of rotisserie meats circulating constantly and the cooks cut them for you on demand. The non-meat buffet is wide in choices, so you can dine on that alone if you are vegetarian. Although if the smell of meat in the air offends your senses it may not be your best choice to eat in if you are strictly vegetarian or vegan. I don't eat pork so I can't review tgeir pork, but the brisket was pretty tasty, though not the softest I have had. I prefer when it all but melts in your mouth. All in all you can't beat the prices, selection, and satisfaction if you do eat meat on occasion. read more

Food is always good and I've never had a problem with services delish and on point lunch and dinner 5star

Went there twice, food was pretty good, but the main cashier lady has a funny attitude going on, not welcoming at all. Pretty Lady but mean old face, doesn't hurt to say hello and smile a little once in a while, especially when people are spending their hard-earned money with you guys. read more

Paid $40 for subpar food for one person. I also feel like the scales aren't "balanced" properly. Years ago this establishment was the place to be-not anymore. read more

I have gone to this restaurant many of times. I generally go for lunch so I just get steak and rice. Tonight I was greeted by a man who was very rude to me and made racist comments to the other cashier in their language. I will never go back here again. read more

4 stars for a few reasons. I had this place bookmarked for a while. After a spontaneous extended Sunday evening at the casino and rushing back home this place was still open at 10:30 PM. There were 6 other patrons; 4 dining and 2 others going for take out as well. There were still options of meat on the rotisserie. The guy even went in the back to slice up an avocado for me. I really appreciated that simple because....20 mins till closing usually people only have leaving work on their minds. Everyone was polite. This place isn't fancy but it's very spacious. You can bring kids here and have a nice family meal. They have great dessert options and Brazilian(I think) candies if you'd like to try their goodies as well as gum for an after meal fresher. Food was tasty. It hit the spot. I wasn't blown away but I was satisfied with no complaints. read more

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02 25 24 soy clienta desde hace 5 años y ordenó un de valor de 60 dólares y ayer pedí 6 pedazos de alas y me dijeron que solamente podía llevar 3 lo entendí. Pero el comentario de la persona que trabajaba me dijo a mi no me importa que usted se vaya enojada en ese momento me sentí discriminAda vi mucha gente comprad porciones grandes de carne y pollo y no les dijo nada pero que a mi me hablo de esa manera irrespetuosa el otro empleado me dijo que solamente recibía órdenes me miro con lastima no vuelvo a darle mi dinero a un lugar donde excluyen alos clientes No lo Recomiendo El lugar nesecita entrenamiento para sus Empleados como tratar a los clientes que le pagan los Sueldos read more

Came here after a few breweries in the area. It's in a bustling neighborhood. They offer a buffet by the pound or all you can eat for $22. The shrimp ceviche on the buffet was so tangy and tasty. I kept going back for more. They also offer table side "meat delivery". Fresh cut meat right at the table from the rotisserie. They offered ribs, a bit on the fatty side for me. Steak medium or medium well.. I'm a midrare kind of girl. Pork and chicken which were both tender and juicy. They also have rice, beans, salad, chicken hearts-so tender, fried yuca, and different daily items. They offer my favorite Brazilian soda Guarana, and tons of other choices. Seems to be a real hopping spot after Sunday service. read more

Pantanal Restaurant - I'm going to have a sugar high soon. My favorite soda on earth. - Brazilian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Used to be great, now it is completely different. Dry meats, from sitting in to of the grilling ones, and tasteless food. Employees now speak Spanish, not Brazilian Portuguese, this is supposed to be a Brazilian place. read more

This used to be my favorite place to eat. The last 3 times I've been there have been disappointing. I can't ever get a rare steak. It's always over cooked and dry and way too salty. The guy who carves just hacks the meat... used to be wayyyy better about 6 years ago. read more

Good food for the price! Very delicious and I love the smell and taste along with the atmosphere and attention to detail!

I heard Bridgeport was known for having good Brazilian food spots and I was definitely not disappointed. The food was delicious, I especially thought the picanha was really good. And you get a lot of food for a good price! I will definitely be coming back again! read more

Great Brazilian food served in a buffet style setting. Before you walk in the restaurant the aroma of freshly prepared foods lure you in. Something like a thanksgiving or Christmas dinner! Pantanal offers a big selection of food from meats, salads & rice to lasagna & plantains. You'll definitely find something you will want to try here. The medium-well steak is very juicy and the chicken is excellent as well. Well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The line moves fairly quickly and the prices are fair. Not located in the best neighborhood but is well worth the visit. read more

Pantanal Restaurant - A little bit of everything lol - Brazilian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Even though I work in the Bridgeport area, I don't end up there very often during the lunch hour. With today being a holiday, I wasn't even sure what would be open. Thankfully, my partner mentioned that he knew of a Brazilian place just up the street that had great food--I'm in! This place is in a residential area of town, and it has a great buffet available everyday for cheap! I sampled a few items for my quick lunch including plantains, chiffonade greens with pork cracklins, cut watermelon, rice, and the carver sliced me a few pieces of chicken wrapped in bacon, steak and sausage--everything was so good, with the meat made that day rotating on spits behind the carver, cut to order. If you are in the area and not sure what to eat, I'd recommend giving this place a go! read more

If you are not an adventurous eater don't come. The food is traditional Brazilian but buffet style, tasty, inexpensive & very unfettered. If you require your dining environment to be modern, dusted, on the cleaner side & don't like to wait in line & choose your food, don't dine here. Variety of traditional sides: yucca, salad, rice, fries, sweet plantains, veggies, then there are the grilled or fried meats: chicken, beef, sausage. Ask for the HOT peppers that they serve jarred- beware they are hot but good! Private parking. Not the best of areas- so be aware. read more

Pretty much an iconic Brazilian restaurant in Bridgeport. Absolutely no frills here. Amazing food selection, meat craving section for all your carnivore needs. All for a bargain basement price of $20 excluding soft drinks. They weigh by plate so depending on how much you put in, that is how much you pay. Don't load up early in the buffet line, the meat is in the end of it. Bring your appetite this place is a heaven for carnivores that will not break the bank. It gets busy in the weekends and lunch time so be prepared for parking issues. read more

Best Brazilian food in the area hands-down. Every time I'm back in Connecticut I make sure to stop by here it has became a family tradition

Horrible food the young guy in there look like you don't want to work there steak was not well done it was to chewy rice had 0 flavor chicken was ok yesterday I went food was amazing 10/10 today 2/10 read more

Pantanal Restaurant - No bueno - Brazilian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Travelling to Rhode Island from NJ, and hunger strikes. We want something nicer than McDonalds, but don't have the time to spare for a waited resaurent. (sometimes you're just not feelin fancy, you just want some good food, fast.) I hopped on Yelp whilst my friend was driving on I-95 to see what was close. Pantanal seemed to fit the bill perfectly. To be honest, we walked in a little confused as to how this worked. Buffet style cold and hot bar with a slew of fresh BBQd meats to choose from. I appreciated the fresh fruit next to the salad. The owner, working the bbq, was very welcoming and offered to answer any questions for us. He cleared our confusions, and we immediately started filling our plates. Among the 3 of us combined the weighted total was about 29 bucks, which I'd consider a steal for what we got. Really enjoyed the bbq sausage (Chorizo), yellow rice, and sweet plantains. The place is simple, no frills, but most importantly clean. Ample seating. Every worker was friendly. We left full and happy. Took notice that a large amount of the crowd was of Spanish-speaking descent-- that's always a good indiciator of the food's legitimacy. I reccommend. read more

Pantanal Restaurant - Resraurent seating - Brazilian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

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Was in the area, around dinner time and decided to stop in. I've been past this place a million times, but didn't stop..but today I did, and very glad I did! They have..Great inexpensive well flavored food. It's a buffet style place, which is usually a HUGE turn off to me, (because many places..the customers sometimes are able to have too much "access" to the food; amongst a few other reasons)..but anyway..this place seems ok! The food looks/tastes good, fresh, and high turnover.. which is good..ya don't want food that's been sitting around for a long time! The customer service, was nice, be prepared to need to speak at least some Spanglish!!! I will definitely return again and again!!! read more

Pantanal Restaurant - Sitting towards the back of part of the restaurant, looking towards the front door/partial buffet area/cashier. - Brazilian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Always good food. Cramped little spot but if you want really good, heavy Spanish food. This is it. Paid by weight, usually packed in the summertime especially ‍ read more

I'm sure most of the reviews are fake because I went there today and WHAT A HORRIBLE FOOD ! It was COLD and NO FLAVOR !! Honestly this is the worst Brazilian place I've been so far ! read more

I've been going here for years and honestly it's one of those places you have to take little hiatus from in order to crave it and appreciate it all over again read more

Good food long lines every time I go there. They need to have margaritas frozen ones on a hot Summer night

Buffet and barbecue place that is weigh-and-pay style. You can take to go or dine in. I usually go late night mondays and the food is always consistent. Go for the steak with some fat on it, gives it more flavor. Here I chose a mixture of white and yellow rice with black beans, steak with fat, French fries, and their passion fruit nectar/juice. Great flavor, didn't even use the steak sauce. The plate in the background has bacon covered chicken, potato salad, white rice and pico de gallo. Like i said it buffet so you choose what you like. read more

Pantanal Restaurant - Brazilian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Great food! love love the salsa & beef! Coming from Boston, this is the best "Brasil" spot in CT! read more

Pantanal Restaurant - Brazilian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut