Recently I had a craving for picanha and decided to Google where I could get it for a sit down meal.. and I came across Rio Grande. Last night we were planning to barbecue at home but decided to come check this place out with the kids instead. The ambiance is tacky.. the chairs seem like they were purchased from different restaurant closures. Gold chairs of different styles, some with throne-like backs,, all mixed up at tables with no apparent reasoning. The tall-back chairs seem to say "sit here and eat like a king". The table base, though more unique than most places, is very uncomfortable to sit at because the design is so bulky you're always bumping some part of the bass and/or the other people at the table. We walked in with 4 people (2 adults and 2 kids) and waited for the hostess to come over.. when she came over she asked my husband and I if we'd like a table for 2. (Do some people leave their kids outside here?) We were provided menus with pricing, but the waitress told us that we were given lunch menus instead of dinner menus.. she explained it's basically the same thing but for lunch it's 25.99 and for dinner it's 40 but you have 3 additional meat options. Children's pricing ranges based on age; in our case they were half price. We ordered a caipirinha and margarita. I like that they have fruit flavor options you can select from to add to the drinks. We started at the salad bar (/buffet area) as directed.. the salad bar also includes bread rolls, charcuterie, hot sides like rice, potatoes, garbanzo beans, and a fish entree. My daughter doesn't like meat so she was planning to eat the "grilled cheese" listed, but it turned out to be pancito de queso which she doesn't like. She ate a couple bread rolls, some strawberries from the charcuterie board, and we forced her to eat a few bites of chicken because she was refusing anything else. The rest of us are meat eaters.. but we like our meat medium rare. The meat that started coming around all looked charred. My husband and son tried a bunch of stuff. A couple of the men started coming back with some medium rare pieces once I asked, but I always ended up with pieces from the outside that were still too cooked for my liking. Nonetheless, the meat was also all tougher than normal.. this is not quality or flavorful. I'm very surprised they don't have and offer a house chimichurri or aioli for dipping, as it would certainly help conceal the lack of flavor and tenderness. If you want to eat a lot of low quality overcooked meat, this may be the place for you. If you want food with flavor or prefer quality over quantity, dont come here. We did not enjoy this place, we didn't eat much, and we will never be back. On the plus side.. the people were nice and the place seemed clean. read more

Mixed Experience - Amazing First Visit, Disappointing Second This was my second time visiting this restaurant. The first visit on 7/26/25 around 3 PM was absolutely amazing. The service was quick and friendly, and the food--especially the mashed potatoes, Brazilian cheese bread, and sweet bananas--was incredible. I left super impressed and couldn't stop talking about it. Because of that, I decided to bring my mother and father-in-law the following weekend, on Sunday 8/3 around 6 PM, and unfortunately, the experience didn't come close to the first. The restaurant was clearly very busy, which I understand, but the service struggled to keep up. The signature sides I had raved about never came initially. I asked our server, and she told us they weren't ready. When sides eventually came out, the mashed potatoes still never made it to our table. It was disappointing after I'd hyped them up so much. We were seated in the middle of the restaurant, and the meat rotation was slow. We were offered sausage at least five times, ribeye twice, churrasco once, shrimp once, and octopus once. Toward the end, chicken wrapped in bacon finally came by--but overall, the variety was lacking. It felt like they were very understaffed for a packed house, which also included several birthday parties. We also ordered sodas that never came during the meal. To their credit, they comped them and gave them to us to go, which I appreciated. I also noticed that the usual 18% automatic gratuity was not included on the bill--I'm assuming they realized the experience wasn't up to standard. I still believe this place has a lot of potential--my first visit was honestly stellar. But the inconsistency, especially when bringing guests for the first time, was disappointing. I'd consider going back, but definitely on a weekday or earlier in the day when the place isn't as overwhelmed. read more

Delicious, Friendly Customer Service, and Modern Ambiance. First time visiting Rio Grande Churrascaría and I can absolutely say that it was definitely worth every penny! The food was fresh and the meats were all tender cooked to perfection. The salad bar had good options like hot foods such as beans, rice, soups, and meatballs. The cold salad bar had a make your own salad section, fruits, and pasta salads and more! The meats are high quality and some options were rib-eye, top sirloin, churrasco, shrimp, octopus, chorizo, pork loin, picana, and more! Drinks and desserts are not included in the prices. Prices range from Weekdays M-F $25.99 Lunch 11am-4pm, Dinner $39.99 Weekends $39.99 all day! (brunch brings a welcome mimosa) They play live music too. Highly recommend to visit for a date, a birthday, or friend/family dinner. Lastly, parking is easy to find since it is located inside a shopping center. read more

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Rio Grande Churrascaria is a solid restaurant for Brazilian rodizio-style lunch. The churrasco was delicious overall, with a nice variety of meats--though the lamb was a bit chewy and the pork seasoning wasn't quite my thing. The salad bar and side dishes were on point, and the atmosphere is beautiful with a fully stocked bar. Friendly staff too. It's a nice experience, just not a standout compared to some other steakhouses I've been to. read more

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Rating: 3.5 02/2025 Learned about this play through some instagram post. The AYCE meat for $25 got me. This is actually my 2nd time here, and I brought my entire family for my birthday on the weekend which was $40 per person. Located within one of the busiest storefront in the Dadeland South area, there is usually problem with parking during the weekday. On the weekend though, we lucked out. RESTAURANT: It is bigger inside than I expected. With very over the top decor of gold chairs and tables and red walls, floor to ceiling bar and fancy wine curio wall, it was a lot to take in. There is also a stage. The tables were beautifully set up. Restrooms clean. The music can get loud at times. SERVICE: As this is Miami, the language barrier is always a problem. The staff seems attentive but it would often be difficult to communicate with them. For awhile our server disappeared and our water glasses stood empty. With very salty meats, water was necessary. Also, we were a few of the first ones there. The Gauchos were nice but I noticed that wen more people filled the other side, they would go and bring that side the freshly made meat, especially the octopus I had been waiting for, instead of starting with us. So by the time they got to us with the octopus, all the tentacles were gone and a only a small piece were left. They did surprised me with an awesome birthday song with props and all but I guess they can't spare a very small piece of dessert to top with a candle for me to blow because they sang to me and I just sat there looking awkward. Mind you, I had 10 people with me, so our bill was not going to be cheap. A tiny sliver of cake or even whip cream like they do at Cheesecake factory would have made a difference. They did have a live performer which I did not see during the weekday lunch. She did arrive an hour after we got there so we only enjoyed her for a few minutes. So plan your visit accordingly. FOOD: The weekday side bar included a paella type of rice and I was sooo looking forward to that during the bday weekend visit. But since it was "brunch" they had eggs instead. That was disappointing. But the weekend or dinner also have the octopus so I was looking forward to that. The sides bar were plentiful and delicious with my favorite ceviche and cheeses. They had salads, fruits, nuts, veggies and cheeses. The meat were delicious too but definitely very, very salty. My favorite were the picanha, ribeye and octopus. I recommend you try everything. The grilled honey with cheese was unexpectedly served cold but I did not mind it. Overall, the experience was not bad. Everyone was full, thirsty, but full. The price point was to be expected. The weekend price does include one glass of mimosa per person so if you're a drinker that is a good perk. Give this place a try. I am glad it's local. read more

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We were a party of 4. We went for dinner. The food was good the service was OK. I felt they were lacking in service. My friend ask for ginger ale and they did not know what that was. Most or maybe all the waiters did not know how to speak English. Even the front desk lady did not know how to speak English. This is a bit of a deserves. They have a salad bar not much dressing to choice from. The brisket was very good. The meats were very good. I got a flan with vanilla & chocolate ice cream that was very good . I don't eat much dessert so I shared with the rest of the group and they said it was delicious. They had live music. I had a good time with 3 friends. I will recommend this place. read more

Price for what you get is ok. But it is extremely loud and every 2 minutes it's someone's birthday which makes it even louder. The food is ok. Nothing to be amazed by. read more

I didnt see what the big hype was. It was average the hot bar was not even enough they basically had nothing compared to the main chains, the meats were ok nothing to be wow'd about. Instagram hyped this place up to much this should be a 29.99 type of Brazilian spot. There are smaller ones scattered that have better quality and variety of foods read more

Muy buen servicio y la comida súper rica! Fuimos para la cena, la comida muy rica el equipo muy atento read more

Just went there, not worth the price , quality didn't meet expectations or price , cold , limit meat, missing freshness in the octopus. The team tried, but would not come back and would not recommend it read more

It's was our first time here and it was good--just good. I can't say anything really stood out. Service was okay-Food was okay--not terrible. Sometimes the servers would disappear and sometimes they were all around. Salad bar was good. We ordered a bottle of wine--that was good. Overall, just good. read more

Went for lunch. Not the highest quality, but definitely not the lowest. Either owner or manager came up to us at the end and was very friendly. Very good for the money atleast for the lunch special. read more

Came in a night that had live music and the singer played good music. The service was one of the best so far, the waitress kept checking on us to make sure we were okay and if we needed a specific type of meat. The meats were great! They had shrimp and octopus which I've never had before at a churrascaría. For the amount you paid, this place is worth it. read more

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Came here for dinner one night without a Reservation and they were able to seat us almost immediately. The quality of meat was fantastic and they were extremely quick. The workers are nice and very accommodating. Would come back again. read more

We had the experience during lunch time week day, the site is well decorated and designed to have live music however not available this time. The tables are well served with glass and cups for drinks and wine however is the only restaurant in Miami area that does not serve top water; only bottled water at charge. Salad bar has only a few options but good enough. Meat is not the best average for the price. Service staff were friendly. read more

Excellent service, the ambiance was great with live music and the atmosphere made us feel like we had Brazil in Miami! The team works really hard to make people feel comfortable. My favorite if I have to among everything I loved was the octopus but don't forget to visit the salad bar. Manager came by the table to ensure service was upscale! read more

Rio Grande Churrascaria - Live music - Brazilian Near Me - Pinecrest, Florida

Dined here three times now, first time was an overall good experience. Had a different selection of proteins than neighboring all you can eat churrascaria's in the area. Tasty and great service overall. Second time was subpar, salad bar seemed very mid. Which I assume was ok because my expectations may have been high and we were there for the protein selection. However servers were extremely slow, had no sort of system in serving tables. We were looked over countless times with empty plates waiting for some attention from the meat carvers. Mind you, it wasn't a busy night. Eventually called for the bill leaving very unsatisfied and the bodybuilding friend I was with left still craving food. Still decided to give them a third shot. Everyone has an off night. It was actually very busy. Majority of tables were taken. Guests actually were waiting for tables while we were having dinners. Unfortunately the service lacked again. There was no system in place to serve guests. Meat servers seemed to serve whatever table they felt like. My wife who wanted lamb and seafood, had to wait about half an hour before we were inclined to ask the waitress for some. Not to say that there wasn't any served to other guests, they just never came to our table. Eventually a kind gentleman, possibly a manager came to our table and gave us some special attention. However I feel it shouldn't have come to that. We were sitting in a pretty busy area in the dining room. We were passed over repeatedly for whatever reason. The meat quality is not the best, but it's not the worst either. Salad bar selection was slightly improved as well. If you're feeling to indulge in this type of cuisine, I'd recommend giving it a shot. It's fairly priced in comparison to other all you can eat steakhouses. But the quality and service does not compare to neighboring Fogo's and Texas de brasil. read more

Service is amazing! They are so attentive and come around very often. All the different cuts were so delicious and it is totally worth the value! Would visit again!! read more

Rio Grande Churrascaria - Brazilian Near Me - Pinecrest, Florida

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We went on a Friday night and were seated immediately. There was a live singer, but it was so loud in there we were screaming at each other across the table. The salad bar is decent, definitely nothing compared to Texas de Brazil, though. This restaurant does have a lot more choices for meat compared to Texas de Brazil, like octopus and brisket. For the price, it's a great deal and I would probably be back again. read more

Excellent service by the staff everyone was so attentive it made for a great experience here. There is a nice buffet with some nice options to pair with your meat options. Very delicious food and beautiful interior. Would come back again ‍ read more

We went on Sunday for lunch which ended up being brunch. The price for brunch which includes salad bar and all you can eat meats was reasonable at 39.99. I may have read incorrectly but there was no welcome mimosa, also when I asked for water they came over with bottled water without asking if we wanted to pay for it. The salad bar choices were mediocre not great items like other Brazilian Steak Houses. The decor is a bit flashy but that's ok. They do have live music if that's your thing; There was a lovely lady playing the sax. The caipirinha was good and a decent price for 10 dollars. One thing I thought was uncomfortable is they come around once with the meats and kind of ignore you after the first round. Service is decent but again I felt like I was being watched over supervising how much I consumed. I would go again for lunch during the week which is a much better deal and I will make sure to specify that I want tap water and I will go light on the salad bar which is just meh. read more

All of it Too pricey for the type of food offered. The picaña was hard, the pork unseasoned, the young lady that took care of us could not describe the drinks when asked. The mojito too minty and not enough liquor. I would give it a two read more

Regardless the food, I have to say my server is so good! Very sweet girl but barely speaks English. She always checked on us. Food is not as expected, I didn't like it that much. Too raw to eat caused us stomach problems. read more

Rio Grande Churrascaria - Brazilian Near Me - Pinecrest, Florida

Food and service both good for lunch. prices reasonable and a pleasant experience. Will return.

The place is all you can eat meats. Servers walk around with the different cuts of meat and serve people to their liking. Good variety of food and it also has a salad bar. At dinner time it costs $40 per person. The servers are constantly attentive and asking if everything is okay. They have live music which I felt was a little too loud for my taste, but it kept the place lively. read more

We will never come back again! Not even if they paid me to eat here. To begin the food was very low & poor quality. The salad section was very sad. The creamy seafood soup tasted like a spoiled seafood water. The options were very limited more dressing options than salad. The meats were bland and chewy ( ordered medium). I had about 2 oz of meat because it was that bad. The sides were also mediocre ( except the bananas). The service was ok. The gentleman with the meats was very attentive and was really nice. The waitress was ok. The servers were all gathered by the bar talking and chatting. Therefore it took some time to get their attention. The ambiance was maybe worse than the food. Very load music. So loud that we left with a migraine. I literally ran out of the restaurant. Waste of money and time. read more

Super! Servicio , comida y lugar muy acogedor es un 10/10? Lo recomiendo. Para encuentro con familia y amigos

Food delicious, ambience good but service was ok BUT NOT great! It's located in a strip mall & a bit full for parking but found one. read more

Upon arrival, it's very pretty place. I actually recall the location fondly from when it was big Hoolies. There was a lovely lady, singing live and she was playing the sax. It was quite charming and so I ordered a cold ice tea and my mom a pisco sour. So far so good. It was just me taking my mom for a Sunday brunch and well it seemed like a nice, close, lovely place to take her. I wouldn't recommend it though. I won't go back, the food wasn't that good. It's a Brazilian steak restaurant, so they charge a standard price and it was Sunday, so they called it brunch and you get all the meat and the salad you want. The salad bar was average at best, and the meat was very delayed in coming around and very just average. We're not big eaters, so it wasn't stressful until we asked for water. And the waiter informed us that the water there was terrible and that we needed to pay for bottled water. I thought he was kidding but when he said he was gonna treat us for this first time, but after that we have to pay for our own water it became not funny. Then while we were trying to decide if we were going to get coffee and dessert, something happened at another table and our waiter quit waiting on us. When he came back, we asked for the bill paid as quick as we could which took an extra 20 minutes and left. We won't be back. I'd like to add that it was not the price of anything. The Pisco sour was $14.50 the meals were $40 each and I would've paid more, because the ambience sold itself, but the service and the food quality just wasn't there and no water. What's that all about? read more

Meat was dry and really tough. The service was lacking. Empty plates sat on the table until we finally asked if they could remove them. The ambiance is really tacky! read more

Love the quality of meat and service. Took my mother for lunch and price and service was great . The manager Alfredo was so kind and professional. Will be back soon for more! read more

Meat is ok, servers are young and friendly, but don't know too much about the cut and how to do them for you. Salad bar is good. Drinks are ok. The atmosphere is ok. Live music add to a good experience. read more

The food is subpar , not a lot of good sides , water downed drinks , the staff does not speak English , hung up on me twice and did not know what my guest were requesting and the manager wasn't that nice making myself and my guest pay for my birthday cake which should of been on the house. Nice place but unfortunately everything else overshadowed the ambiance. Will not be returning. read more