The food is phenomenal. If you like the meats, you won't be disappointed. We were impressed by the salad bar and the chilled shrimp. They were perfectly seasoned and not rubbery at all. I love this style of dining, so fun. Their caipirinha's are so good. This is the only restaurant I know of locally that serves them. They're running a 1/2 off special this month only on Sundays. It was very busy but the service was good and the salad bar were well-stocked. I'm a big fan and have been 3 times so far, all good. read more

When we walked in we were greeted to a beautiful establishment with friendly staff. The food was excellent and very plentiful. The hostess and manager made us feel like the most important people there despite a busy restaurant. This place was very clean and classy! This is an easy 5 star rating. read more

Rio De Brazil - The front entrance! - Brazilian Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

We stopped by for dinner on a Saturday at around 5:30. No reservation and no problem seating our party of 4. This format of dining was new for my husband and me. We started with the salad bar. Very fresh and it had some shrimp which made me very happy. There was also a seafood consommé type of soup which was delicious. Of course the MEAT is the star of the show here. Different meats on skewers were brought by the table for an unlimited amount of MEAT !!! The meat was good. Some cuts seem to be heavily seasoned. Kinda salty. It's a pricey evening. Dessert is extra. We did have a delicious bottle of Malbec. Would probably not go again but if you haven't tried this concept and you LIKE MEAT --- give them a try. read more

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Back 2 years ago when I was here, this place was listed but not yet open. I love me some Brazilian Steakhouse restaurants and where I'm from (Nashville), we haven't had one for at least 3 years or so. When I learned this was still around when planning my work trip, I knew I was coming here for dinner. To be honest, I was surprised Johnson City had one because so many of them came and went out of business in Nashville over the years. Nashville is obviously bigger than Johnson City, so I wonder what the secret formula is. Regardless, I'm glad I dined here. Coming in at 8:30p on a Monday meant it was super slow. I was one of 3 patrons that evening. The other table was a couple and the woman didn't even eat. I felt super bad because you had this multi-person wait staff and only 2 guys eating. My waiter did tell me that everything in Johnson City slows down at about 8pm and they were busier earlier in the evening. Regardless, it was a good experience and I'm glad to have supported a locally owned restaurant. Everyone was kind and while it was no Fogo/Texas de Brazil/Rodizio chain in terms of decor, the food was great. My main complaint were the chicken and pork ribs, as they were really dry. The beef however, came out really good every time. For those of you that have been to Brazilian steakhouses, you're familiar with the thin slicing the gauchos do. Well because it was just me, they were able to give me nearly a whole chunk of meat. So I probably ate about "5-6" personal sized steaks. It was also great because I only wanted the picanha, ribeye, and pineapple. They brought those cuts to me every time. I'm debating going again tomorrow just because I haven't been to a Brazilian Steakhouse in over 3 years! I would highly suggest coming here if you like meat. read more

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The food is delightfully good. The drawback is the greasy slick tile flooring that felt like ice skating but I was wearing well treaded sneakers. I didn't make a second trip to the salad bar because walking in there was dangerously scary. If you don't care about slipping & falling in public this is the place for you. read more

Excited to try this place (thinking it would be like Chima in Charlotte or some other Brazilian Steakhouses we have visited in Texas or Vegas). The atmosphere was just blah. No music. No real vibe. No personality. Such a missed opportunity to create something different and fun in Johnson City. This place was simply disappointing. The wait staff was not friendly at all--one server basically threw a chicken leg across the table at us. The salad bar looked like it had been sitting out all day. There was shrimp on the salad bar with cross contamination to the olives and on the salad tongs--so if you have an allergy, please be cautious. The meat was "meh" but the grilled pineapple and banana were actually great! When I asked about a certain type of meat, the server handed me the meat "menu" with attitude --and the "menu" was a picture book which gave no info on what delineated one cut of beef from another. And when I asked what type of sausage they were serving, he said "Brazilian"--with a smirk. Sigh. Never was offered the lamb chops, pork ribs, ribeye... but they pushed the chicken and sausage like it was a fire sale. Save your money.....this was an epic fail. read more

We had a reservation, but our table was not ready-even though the restaurant was not even half full. Pieces of the place settings were never provided- my husband and I shared tongs the entire meal. Waiters were polite but not really able to communicate effectively. The food was fine - average at best. We were offered chicken, ribs and lots of pineapple. We had to ask, after an hour and a half, to get any lamb. They actually showed up at our table of 7 adults with a single lamb chop on a skewer. All the beef slices were very, very thin. It just felt like a lot of work to get the meat. Desert is not included. Drinks are not included. This is a restaurant that charges you a fee unless you pay cash. I did not see this information anyplace until my check came. I am not someone who carries around $500 in cash to pay for dinner, so that cost another $20 for an already disappointing meal. I would pass on this restaurant. read more

My wife and I had dinner here for our anniversary. It was a wonderful meal, and we enjoyed the experience. We've been to churrasqueiras elsewhere, and this place is just as good. The staff are attentive and friendly. The meats were delicious. The salad bar very clean and fresh. The drinks are great. The restaurant feels high end and classy. The staff gifted us a creme brûlée for our anniversary. We will be returning soon. Muito obrigado!! read more

Rio De Brazil - Creme brûlée - Brazilian Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

I would go just for the cold bar as I was missing a place from where we lived but this food was pretty close. Our servers were very attentive and the place was very clean and plenty of room. Got there about 5:30 on a Friday night and wasn't busy but by 6:30 it was full. read more

While on vacation, this had to be one of the most disappointing meals during the trip. I looked on google and Yelp and discovered this Brazilian steakhouse. I was pretty surprised considering we were in Johnson City. The photos looked good and the desserts were presented very nicely. We bought a groupon for two dinners with a bottle of wine. Upon arriving, we were super sketched out (suspicious) because there was literally only one car in the parking lot (around 8:30 PM) and we weren't expecting it to be dead. There was only one party in the building. The manager(?) let us take a look at the wine list and let us know that only bottles $22 and under were included, but we'd have to pay the difference for anything more expensive. We did choose an inexpensive bottle and it was disappointing. There wasn't too much to choose from to begin with. We were asked to wear our masks to and from the salad bar, which is understandable. The salad bar was kind of small here to be honest, but we were able to find some decent sides. We requested medium rare meats, but the gauchos kept bringing us overcooked meats. If you eat beef cooked over medium, then do you even know what a good steak is??? We had to repeatedly ask for medium rare, so I just gave up and ate the stuff from the salad bar which wasn't too bad. I frequented the pasta salad and the chicken salad although it was a bit salty. Eventually my bf asked for rare since they kept overcooking what was supposed to be the med rare, and they seemed to have an attitude about it and pretty much ignored us for the remainder of the visit besides the gaucho bringing us meats. There's absolutely no way we would ever come back to Rio. They don't know how to properly cook the meats to the correct temperature here and the salad bar was a bit limited. For the price point, I would much rather eat elsewhere. read more

Rio De Brazil - Overcooked meats. Asked for med rare, but kept receiving med/ med well. Anyone can see that these meats are not cooked evenly throughout. - Brazilian Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

Soooooo bad! Their meats were beyond chewy and some meats ever tasted spoiled. For $50 per person I would go spend my money somewhere else that's taste better than this place. I should have taken it as a sign when walking in the door and not seeing anyone inside read more

My son decided on trying Rio de Brazil for a birthday brunch. We are not strangers to Brazilian, but had not tried this restaurant. Went to Sunday Brunch which is slightly cheaper and brunch type hot bar! Will say the eggs and smoked sausage was wonderful! But you don't go to these locations for something other than meat and more meat, unless you are my wife!! We flipped our card to green and the stuffing began! I will say that I was so very happy with the quality of the meats and seasoning! We enjoyed everything that was offered!! The servers were quick to make a circuit of the room and remembering you desired temperature of meat and bringing you meat cooked to your liking! I will warn you they will offer you bottled water when you sit, which can quickly inflate a bill at a thirsty table. We asked for regular water and didn't have this issue. Also remember soft drinks are not all you can drink as they are canned. Can't provide much follow up on dessert because this was an attempt to increase our cholesterol as much and quickly as possible! read more

Excellent, excellent, excellent! My family loves Brazilian Steakhouses, and this gem is no exception. Excellent gourmet salad bar with side dishes. Excellent attention service. Absolutely delicious food. And the best yet is that you get EVERYTHING for only $39.95 during the month of July (normally $50). These prices are great to other comparable steakhouses we've been to previously. Some are fancier and charge more, but this place is reasonable for what it is. It's a total win for Johnson City and the Tri-Cities area. If you love all the meats, real linens, exceptional service and delicious food, DO IT! read more

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Must try! I'm not sure why I had not come by earlier. Wonderful to have this Brazilian meal in JC. The meats were flavorful and plentiful. We had a large group dining and all of us, many of which thAt have dined in Brazil, enjoyed our meal. The options at the salad bar were great from asparagus to shrimp cocktail , they were missing the hearts of palm salad as the supply is an issue now even the hot sides were great such as the mushroom gravy for mashed potatoes or rice. The chimichurri sauce was clearly house made w fresh herbs and garlic. One gal wasn't too hungry so she did the salad bar option for a reduced fee, and she enjoyed the shrimp and salad/sides. Lastly, remember to save room for the grilled sweet pineapple at the end. Service was impeccable as well. Will definitely be back, especially great for a lg crowd. read more

Rio De Brazil - Brazilian Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

We love this place and recommend it to everyone when they are looking for a new restaurant. Last night (Monday night) we brought two people to Rio de Brazil in Johnson City, TN for their birthdays. We have told everybody about this place and how much we enjoy the food and surroundings, so expectations were high. Usually, you are able to eat what you have selected before another meat is brought to the table. You get the talk to your family or friends in between meat deliveries. This wasn't the case last night. All of our plates were so over filled that we had to keep asking what each piece was. Waiters and Waitresses were at the table so many times we couldn't talk to one another. I actually got stressed out and after 20 minutes of this we were toooo full from trying to eat in between the " meat marathon". I understand that it wasn't a super busy night and people probably wanted to go home early but this dining experience was just too rushed which caused the Birthday people to tell us that they didn't love it as much as we had led them to think they would. Maybe it was the crew working on Monday? We have only been there on holidays or weekends. Whatever the problem was, fix it. It's a shame to see this happen to a great place. read more

Great food it was some of the best steak it's steak was really good salad bar was ok the service was great but maybe that was because we ate pretty early I would get the house special if they don't change it it is great and it was calm. When I went. read more

When exploring Brazilian cuisine, I recommend trying Feijoada, variety of meats, and spices creates a satisfying and flavorful dish. Pair it with traditional sides like rice and collard greens for an authentic taste of Brazil. Overall, a delightful culinary experience that captures the essence of Brazilian comfort food. The service was amazing. The atmosphere is very authentic and friendly. read more

It was a new and unique experience for my bf and I! It's an all you can eat type of place, but they just keep bringing you meat to your table. There's a huge selection. They also have a salad bar, and a small hot bar with things like mashed potatoes, rice, etc. My favorite things were the flank steak, garlic steak, leg of lamb, and the grilled pineapple. I'd never had leg of lamb before, but it was so good! I've also never been able to eat steak without steak sauce, but everything was seasoned so well that I didn't need any. Somehow we managed to be able to order dessert too. We both got the creme brûlée and it was awesome. Everything was great, even the staff. Oh, and they also brought out fried bananas with cinnamon and sugar. That was new to me and delicious too! read more

Honestly this review is for valentines dinner specifically. We had reservations for two. We arrived and were seated fairly quick were the person seating us opened a water bottle to pour two glasses of water. And then left. We sat there a good 10 minutes before we got up to get our salad because Noone coming to our table. We flagged a waiter down to ask for bread and asked when someone was going to get our orders for how we wanted our meat cooked. And get our drink orders. The person did not speak English and had no clue what we were asking. After a while being there around 30 mins. Meat started slowly comming around and was very undercooked. Unable to eat it almost raw. We sat there with empty plates for 5 minitues at a time waiting for the meat to cook. My wife finally was able to get a glass of wine after we had been there 40 minutes. After we were there an hour and a half we decided we had had enough got our 158.00 check. They charged 10 dollars for water 10 for a glass of wine and the rest for the meal . I've been there in the past and it was never this bad. This was beyond horrible. I do not think I'll be returning again. read more

Absolutely amazing food. Every meat was juicy and flavorful and the dessert was to die for.

We just had an amazing meal in an incredibly enjoyable atmosphere. And, we had no idea that this gem existed in Johnson City. I took some pictures because I was sure you might not believe it. They serve you chicken, pork, beef (including filet and rib eye), and lamb. At your table. And, as much as you want. Do yourself a favor and try it at least once. It's on the upper end on price, but I can assure you that you'll get every penny's worth as you enjoy the pretty decor. All of us agreed it is at least in the top three of the best restaurants the JC area for cuisine, decor, and exceptional service. One more thing: The staff is extremely kind and professional. Please share if you live in the JC area. These owners deserve the publicity. read more

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Fabulous experience eating here. Service was wonderful. Food was delicious. I only had salad bar and rest of table had the meat and salad bar. There was very little talking once we started eating. Hot salad bar offering was mashed potatoes and a mushroom ( filled with fresh shrooms) gravy. The cold bar had green salad, cold shrimp, green beans, hearts of palm, bow tie pasta salad, potato salad and more. read more

We went on a Sunday for lunch- servie was excellent and food abundant we will be coming back-no doubt

I was a regular customer for years. Food has always been great even if it was $50 per person. I was shocked to see today that I was charged and extra $21 for water without even giving an option. The just started pouring bottled water. Then on check out was told the charge for water now. What? And the add a gratuity of 20% to the bill and I didn't notice it at first and left 20 on the table. The host went right over and grabbed it after running my card knowing I was just charged a gratuity of 43 bucks. Pretty shady. I had the manager fix this and will not be coming back. Ever. read more

Loved it! We went to celebrate hubby's birthday with family and the atmosphere was great, the service super and the food excellent! They were clean, and took all the Covid precautions seriously. We will be back! Great people too! Thank you!!! read more

Rio De Brazil - Flan. Loved it - Brazilian Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee

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Terrible service, food wasn't really good steak was burnt. They took forever to bring food out to our table and repeatedly kept asking us if we were ready for our checks. The pineapple was honestly the best thing they had to offer. If you want to waste money and your time this is definitely the place. I will never come back to this establishment. I hope you all find this very helpful...... read more

Food poisoning after eating here tonight. Called and the manager was rude. Meat tasted like it had been on that stick for a week and reheated over and over. Myself and husband both sick. Beware. If I could give it negative stars I would. Paid 120 dollars to get sick and have a disgusting dinner and be treated terribly by management. Amazing this place is still in business read more

this was the worst dinner of my life not only did I get sick the owner came and argued with me at my table when I complained about the meet tast like it's been on the grill for over a week. they were very unprofessional and charged me 120 bucks for not even eating. I about knocked the manag out when he insulted me and said I was cheap when I complained about the food and service read more

BEWARE food poisoning...AWFUL FOOD AND SERVICE . manager was very unprofessional!

Pretty good place to eat. Waiter even brought us a surprise "elephant ribs" lol also known as beef ribs. So big and juicy. Great service. Glad we tried it. I would recommend them. Just need a big appetite. read more

Absolutely the best place to eat in the area! The staff is fantastic, so friendly! Best service I've experienced living here. I highly recommend this place & come hungry ! read more

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We (party of 2) just paid $90 for some overcooked, dry, bland meat and side items worth less than $10. The desserts were not included in the hefty price. The service was extremely slow...meats were brought out at a snail pace. The advertisement and photos for this place is deceiving. The reality is a big disappointment. I've been to other Brazilian restaurants similar to this style and this place shame the Brazilian reputation. Save your money and eat elsewhere...you'll get full course and still have money leftover. We felt robbed tonight. Don't make the same mistake we did. read more

Good food, but it is like pulling teeth to get any. On a Friday evening we waited for an hour and 15 minutes for multiple items and some of which we never received again even after multiple requests. A group of us have eaten here pretty regularly 4-5 times since they opened and service has gotten progressively worse. If I am going to spend $62 per person for a meal, not only would one expect great service, but great food as well. Service not worth the cost. Save your money and go elsewhere. There are to many other good steak houses around at a much more cost efficient price. Our group are regulars at Brazilian steak houses and drove to Asheville NC way before this one in JC opened. If I go back, I'll be heading to Asheville were the service stands head and shoulders above JC restaurant. read more

Took our son for his birthday because he loves steak. Service was good, food was OK. Three of us and Bill was over the top. Not worth the cost. read more

Pretty good meat. Wish they had a seafood option like shrimp. A LOT of red meat (which I love, it was just a lot). We kept getting served even when we flipped our card over to "no". The side dishes were ok. It's pretty pricey for what you get but a nice experience all the same. read more

Absolutely the worst food I've ever ate. Im not a dramatic person or like to pick at the little things but this food was awful. Only good thing was our coke that was in a can and the ranch dressing. I cannot say anything else good about this place. $106 total. I was expecting way better. It was for a Valentines day surprise for my wife and I felt awful afterwards. She liked the mashed potatoes lol. So $50 a plate for mashed potatoes and my salad was mediocre. First and last meal there... read more

This meal was amazing! The service was fast and attentive. Alvaro the manager was fantastic! He was knowledgeable and gave us a great wine recommendation. Definitely recommend this place...especially if you want to fill up on a great selection! read more

Visiting friends in Johnson city coming from Pittsburgh. Stopped here for dinner on a Saturday night. It was not busy and was a little hesitant because the cost per person is $40 But we were blown away by how GOOD everything was. Salad bar was high quality with choices not found on most like shrimp cocktail (high quality) Then came the meats!! Fresh grilled skewers of so many varieties of beef chicken lamb & pork even grilled pineapple carved table side. You will not go away hungry or disappointed. I'm always afraid to order lamb but got to sample lamb chops & leg o lamb. Both were seasoned well and delicious I will come back next time in town. Only regret is we ate lunch today. Needed more room to eat more meat - yumm!! read more

my husband and i have been dining at this restaurant for quite some time however, we will not be returning. the food is mediocre for the price.they bring around pana spring water and Pellegrino water without telling you it's $7 a bottle. my husband has suspensions about illegal immigrants working there after our visit about 2 weeks ago. we noticed and over heard how they talk and treat their employees. it was very uncomfortable to see and hear the male employees talk to the singular female waitress. the comments that were made by those men to that girl were very upsetting for me to hear. my silverware was also dirty and not clean. whenever i went to the restroom i even noticed a roach. i will not be returning. read more

There are certain restaurants, that on special occasions, anniversaries, vacations etc, you do not mind stretching the budget a bit, and spending $200 give or take on dinner for three people. At least you know (or expect) that it will be a special experience, with exceptional food and top notch service. This was NOT one of those experiences. We arrived at 6pm, two hours after opening. I could tell from the undisturbed (and unstirred, dried out) chicken salad, apple salad etc on the bar that we were likely the first customers of the evening. That being the case, I wondered how they could be bringing cuts of meat to the table that size wise on the skewer looked like the last couple servings from that cut. Well when they put it on our plate, it was well done and dried out as well. It was pretty apparent that these were what was left of the meat from last night's dinner service. My wife asked and the server denied it, but it was pretty obvious. Filet etc all well done and literally dry. In addition, they would serve my wife and I smaller servings (as compared with other Brazilian steakhouses such as Gaucho's that we frequent as well), and then they would serve our son the equivalent of a child's portion compared to ours. The problem is, our son is a 17 year old, 245 pound football player, who is taller than either of us, who we paid adult price for. And they are serving him like a 7 year old. In addition, the other reviews that talk about them skipping your table after a short time are dead on. Yes the server would make the obligatory" is there anything else we can get you?", meanwhile the gauchos are still going to the other tables with new varieties of meat which we had not even seen, and we had to keep asking to try the new items that were being brought to the newer tables, as well as literally having to ask 4 times for more plantains. They do not use a soda fountain, and charge $3.50 for a can of soda with no refills. So would we pay over $200.00 for the three of us to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary and enjoy a special meal (or experience as they call it)? Absolutely, that was our intention. However, this was a total let down, and we actually walked out feeling robbed. Left over dried out meat for $200, are you kidding me? The manager ended coming over and took $21.15 (15%) off the bill (even though he said he was doing 20%, doesn't matter at this point). Then they went on to add a $5.20 charge for non cash! What kind of reputable restaurant charges you to use a credit card?! Still came to $150 before the tip. May as well have thrown $150 in the street. Absolute disappointment, and a sour note to what should have been an awesome night out. Normally would have had dessert, maybe a couple of drinks, but the last thing we felt like was increasing the revenue of this establishment. Ended up at Cracker Barrel for dessert, should have eaten dinner there as well. read more

Rio De Brazil - Brazilian Near Me - Johnson City, Tennessee