It's a real Brazilian Churrascaria. Better than others in the Woodlands. We took Our Son for his Birthday... in Nov 24, 2025. And we having been back. If you're looking for an authentic Brazilian steakhouse experience in The Woodlands, Sal e Brasa isn't just a meal, it's an event. From the moment you walk through the doors, you are greeted with an atmosphere that manages to be both upscale and incredibly welcoming. The star of the show, of course, is the churrasco. The selection of meats is breathtaking. Every cut--from the signature Picanha (prime sirloin) to the succulent lamb chops and bacon-wrapped filet--is seasoned to perfection and carved tableside with expert precision. The market table (salad bar) is equally impressive. It's far beyond your standard salad bar, featuring imported cheeses, cured meats, fresh smoked salmon, and gourmet salads that could easily be a meal on their own. Don't forget the traditional Brazilian side dishes--the warm cheese bread (pão de queijo) and caramelized bananas are the perfect palate cleansers between rounds of savory meats. What truly sets Sal e Brasa apart, however, is the impeccable service. In many high-volume steakhouses, you can feel like just another number, but here, the staff makes you feel like a guest of honor. read more

Sal e Brasa - Brazilian Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

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Visited Sal y Brasa in The Woodlands for brunch with my cousin and really enjoyed it. The restaurant has a warm, intimate atmosphere that makes it a great spot for a date night or special occasion. The buffet offered a great selection with a cold bar, hot bar, sushi, and a steady flow of meats. The Brazilian lemonade was refreshing, and we finished with a tres leches cake to share. I had seen they were participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks, but we weren't offered that pricing. I didn't ask about it, and it didn't take away from the experience. Overall, it's a great Brazilian steakhouse if you're in The Woodlands, and I'd definitely come back. read more

Sal e Brasa - Outside entrance - Brazilian Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

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Updating review: The restaurant has gone downhill in ways that cannot be ignored anymore. Service and food have both declined. Makes us sad; we were big fans and frequent diners. read more

It was about time we tried a churrasqueria in the woodlands. I have never been to this particular chain, and being the adventurous Elite I thought we should give it a try. For the most part, the buffet is nothing really different than other churrasquerias in Houston. But the bacon on the buffet is bruleed so it's sweet. I guess that's different from what I remember. The asparagus is also huge just like the other churrasquerias in Houston however. Oh they do serve sushi. Note the salmon at the sushi place section is smoked salmon and not sashimi. No wasabi or soy sauce too from what I saw. Their cheesy bread is homemade. Pretty good. But I like Fogo better. I knew it was a trap as the basket kept magically filling up each time we got up. They also got mashed potatoes and fried bananas by request. As for the meats, Picanha is usually my go to dish. They also got a garlic version as well. But at this place my favorite was the wagyu beef, baby beef and surprisingly the beef ribs. In fact the table next to us kept asking for more. It's not like Fogo's beef ribs which are meh. These ones are tender. Was not a big fan of the lamb t-bone here which requires special order as they won't otherwise bring it around. Very gamey taste too. The lamb sirloin was gamey too. And moreover it was also tough (as was the Sirloin wrapped in bacon). The chicken legs that they brought around had a sauce on them. I asked what it was and the gaucho said ketchup! Lmfao. Pass. At least he was honest! The pork ribs that came around also had a sauce on it. I didn't care for the flavor. Maybe ketchup too. lol The quiejo asado with honey was a new dish I hadn't see before. It was ok. Just fried cheese. Kids discount cuts off at 11 years old which is a year younger that Fogo. Also the discount is only $10 off the lunch price which is less than Fogo at a similar age bracket (Fogo gives half price off). My kid don't eat much. In fact she spent the last half of the meal in the bathroom. I guess making room for desert. Our waitress was very nice. But like almost every restaurant I've been to they didn't acknowledge the special occasion I noted on the reservation form on open table. In my old age "full" feels a whole lot different than full when I was younger. 10 years ago I could go into overdrive to get my moneys worth. But now full even with meat and no carbs just feels .... vomitous. This body is weak. I am but a shell of the man I once was. Sigh. read more

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Went to Sal e Brasa Grill and was pleasantly surprised! The AYCE + buffet naturally creates a little chaos and some wait time, but overall I was impressed with the quality of the food. Definitely pace yourself on the buffet because the meat service is nonstop. They offer a great variety including different cuts of beef, chicken, sausage, shrimp, and grilled cheese. The desserts were good as well. I do wish the staff had been a bit more attentive. The complimentary sides they drop off (like plantains and potatoes) weren't very consistent, we never received the potatoes. That said, the overall experience was still enjoyable, and I'm looking forward to coming back. read more

Great experience. Attentive service. Flavorful food, with many choices. The restaurant was packed with celebrations. Reservations recommended. read more

I visited this restaurant, which is in the former Killens Steakhouse spot, on a weeknight. The interior is dimly lit and pretty classy. I visited the restrooms right away and found them to be a little outdated with large TV screens above the urinals but they were not working. Dinner pricing is only $39.99 weeknights which is less than competitors in the Houston area. My group sat in one or the private rooms off to the side of the buffet area. Unfortunately, there was some sort of a birthday party in the room next to us and they were very loud while our speaker was very quiet. It made it very awkward when half the time we could hear the ongoings of the adjacent room better than our own speaker since we were sitting near a shared wall. As far as the food, the salad bar / buffet was pretty decent, it has your usual selection of salad items, sushi, sliced deli meats, cooked items some of which are Brazilian, hot dishes, and a lobster bisque. Nothing was fantastic on the salad bar for me. I tried to keep items on my plate to a minimum. The servers also bring a plate of mashed potatoes, a basket of fries, and a cup of the Brazilian cheese bread to your table. Next came the gauchos who came in and out of the room for the next 30 mins or so. I avoided all the non-beef items which are big fillers and stuck to just the beef. I also avoided anything with bacon. There were several beef cuts thankfully. Ribeye, top and bottom sirloin, picanha, wagyu, etc. The best items for me were the wagyu, followed by the ribeye....although some parts of the ribeye were extremely heavy on the salt. The wagyu seemed to be seasoned pretty well by comparison. I will note that all the employees were friendly and helpful. One problem occurred where our table was missed when it came to ordering beverages, so we were stuck with water for the first hour when our speaker was presenting and the servers were not allowed to enter the room. How that happened is beyond me because we were right in front near the door and one of the first tables to be seated as well. Otherwise, my ground had a decent experience and thought the pricing was reasonable for what you get, especially the weeknight pricing. On weekends, it does go up slightly. read more

The ambiance is delightful, you feel you are in a very up scale restaurant, but the mood is casual and the suggestion for attire is dressy casual. The food Has never disappointed me and my family and friends. The salad bar is always fresh with an abundance of choices including sushi. The pan de queso (cheese bread) is a must have.The staff is amazing everyone is so helpful and friendly. Everything considered, all in,its the best bang for the buck. Fixed price no surprises. Try it and see for yourself read more

Sal e Brasa - Brazilian Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

Service is way better than Fogo de Chao, the buffet bar is delicious and has more variety. The meats keep coming constantly and prices are way more affordable. I like the ambiance and the wooden walls. They gave us a free dessert for my husband's birthday and let him choose from the standard dessert menu. In most places de bring you a standard piece of cake without asking you. read more

Sal e Brasa - Brazilian Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

Feeling quite deceived (and very disappointed) over the marketing campaign launched for the Grand Opening and how it was handled. We had been super excited for this concept (for weeks!) and kept a close eye on their online presence, social media posts, and we even signed up for the "VIP" emails.... When their Facebook page announced they would officially open their doors on Saturday the 25th at 4pm, we planned to be there ready! To add to this excitement, they advertised $1 meals for the first 50 guests in the door... Woohoo! I made a reservation for 4pm (the earliest time slot available) on OpenTable the night before. On Saturday, April 25th, we arrived around 3:30pm to see a "Black Friday" sort of line out the door and around the building. Turns out that well before the expected opening time, they had already seated the first 50 people. After interviewing the crowd, it was revealed that the restaurant had staged a lottery a few hours prior and handed out "Golden Tickets" to a lucky few. I guess you needed access to secret intel to have known this. Regardless, we were still eager to dine on opening day and stuck around for a bit... Despite expecting to pay full price, we were still hoping to keep our dinner plan. We had a reservation, after all. After waiting in line for half an hour more, we finally made it inside the doors! I approached the hostess to check in for our reserved table, however & much to my disdain she explained that "it did not matter whether you had a reservation." Apparently, everyone was being treated as a walk-in, first come first serve.... At this point, the restaurant was overwhelmed with waves of people waiting, that the wait would continue for over an hour or more. Thanks to this chaos, our Saturday schedule was ruined and dinner was a total flop. This Grand Opening was an absolute circus. Planning ahead meant absolutely nothing, and it was all about luck of the draw and insider knowledge. Jokes on me. This experience definitely left a bad first impression. Really makes me mistrust their advertising and poor way of handling their reservation system... Customer service is a huge reflection of an establishment, and this left a sour taste. read more

Sal e Brasa - Announced their doors opening at 4pm, but had a secret lottery several hours before.... This promotion was a cruel joke, - Brazilian Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

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Great Quality service, very clean and nicely displayed buffet. I love the design. The food was exquisite and extremely tasteful. The sushi bar was very tasty as well. read more

Great food and great service !! Definitely recommend this restaurant for a dining experience! read more

Sal e Brasa - The birthday boy Brent Petrick - Brazilian Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

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Bob's Steakhouse turned into Killen's Steakhouse, now Sal e Brasa Brazilian a la Fogo de Chao. Had high hopes for this place and I had seen exciting reviews. Gave it 3 stars for the Salad Bar. The meat selection seemed very limited in what little was offered and the portions offered were very small. Of course they'll give you more. I was not impressed at all with the overall quality and taste of what little was offered. The price is lower than the competition in the same category, but I'd choose to pay more for better quality and more meat options........FYI, I'm a gaucho fan, but Fogo has declined in quality and it ain't all that anymore. read more

Reserved for a holiday group of 14 and our table wasn't ready we waited 25 minutes past reservation time. Noise level was moderate. Service was unfriendly and rushed. Buffet/salad bar was great, but meat service was inconsistent (strong start, then disappeared). Requested lamb 3 times and never received it. Dessert took forever and one never arrived but we were still charged. Meat we had was good, but overall a disappointing experience. read more

The place is overpriced. Food was terrible . Gordo the manager had zero clue They wouldn't even let us take the get home to dogs lol Scam place read more

Sal e Brasa - Horrible place - Brazilian Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

Rotating meat. Expansive buffet. Great service. All add up to a place you want to visit. Our first server also manned the bar and took particular care with our cocktails. The Brazilian caiparinha (spelling is questionable) was delicious. The buffet can easily dominate and be your entire meal so plan accordingly as the unending meats deserve a big portion of your appetite. They were all tasty and well executed. This is a warm and receiving dining room with an upbeat staff. It's bustling but you can still hold a reasonable conversation. Totally enjoyed the meal. read more

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Oh my gosh! We took our grandson here for his birthday because it was open for lunch on a Saturday!!! It was excellent- excellent- excellent!! It is beautiful... old world dark woods and bling all over. The food is amazing.. I know you don't go to a Brazilian steak house for the salad bar, but it had everything!! Including sushi!! And the meats were mouthwatering. The servers could not have been nicer or more helpful.. AND it is cheaper than other places. My new favorite!! We will go here for all birthdays!! read more

The food was amazing. Highly attentive service. Highly recommended My favorites were the wagyu steak, the bruleed bacon and the cheese rolls. read more

Meat was subpar. Meat was of low quality and full of fat and gristle. Would not recommend this pace for good meat.

Incredible! Ambience was very nice and service was attentive. The Brazilian Fresh Lemonade was unique and very good. Salad bar was unbelievable and perfect. Meats with Chicken, Pork, Sausages, Lamb and of course the Beef of Ribeye, Wagyu Sirloin, Picanha and a few others. Next time I have to try their desserts, I was too full- should have gotten it to go. Highly Recommending! read more

The ambiance is great. Food is very well seasoned. Service: attention to customer service is well thought out.

Two of my friends and I went to this restaurant last night and we had the most delightful experience of any place I have ever eaten. Everyone was so pleasant and the table service was exceptional. Now let me talk about the food. Their salad bar is one of the prettiest delicious ones I have ever had The table servers continued the whole evening until we turned over the tag over to stop. Each different item we tried was delicious cooked perfectly. It was so good. read more

Similar to Fogo de Chao but with a way better price! Salbar is OK . Favorite thing on the salad bar is bacon and lobster Bliss.. not really a good judge of salad more of a carnivore. I would say the best thing about this restaurant is the employees make you feel really at home. drinks were pretty amazing. Would write a better review but just got finished, I am so full need to rest. Anyway, go check it out. You won't be disappointed. Forgot to take pictures but will add next time we're going back for sure !!!!! read more

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The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the ambiance was amazing. I will definitely be returning and recommending it to everyone. read more

I like the atmosphere. The lobster bisque was my fav. Great buffet options. There's also a sushi area. Which is a plus. The meat was cooked well seasoned and offered however preferred. I liked that it came with regular fries for the kiddos! Definitely going back. I would like to get a chance to try more things there. As for the service it was great. Everyone was very attentive and polite. No complaints here. read more

Food was great, actually comparable to Texas de Brazil which is one of the better ones in Houston in my opinion, and better than Fogo de Chao. The salad bar is very tasty with lots of options, lobster bisque is amazing. Meats are tasty and great variety, cooked amazingly. Will definitely go back! read more

Fantastic salad bar with lots of hot food choices, charcuterie options, and of course, salads. Meats were tender and fresh. Would go back again. Salad bar was so good, I might just get that next time! read more

The best Brazilian steakhouse in town. Meat quality is far superior. Salad bar has many quality options than any other AYCE steakhouse. I will rate it far above Fogo de Chão . The waiters are friendly and make sure you are getting the best service. Will prefer this place over any other place for Brazilian food. read more

Brazilian Steak houses are not all created equal. Dinning with Kent brought this gem to my attention. I must say I was well pleased. I have always enjoyed the salad bar selections at most places but these folks went overboard and if you can't find what you like on their salad bar you went to the wrong place. What a selection. I was WELL pleased with all the options as well as the cuts of meat. And the dinner price $40 per person is unheard of. Most steak houses ramp up $55-$65 for dinner. Not here. Great Service Great Food. Did not sample the wine selection however the Smoked Old Fashion was the desert to top off a fantastic dinner. I will be visiting again soon!! If you are in or around the Woodlands Area make it a date night or family gathering before Christmas. You will not be disappointed. You Need some Beef in Your Life! Lamb, pork, and chicken too. It's cold out and a great place to warm your tummy. read more

The food, services, and the ambiance is great. This is my husband go to for service nights out. The bar is great for vegetarian.

Service was top notch and the food was great! The steaks were cooked and seasoned to perfection and the cocktails were extremely good. Not every place with a bar knows how to make a cocktail but they do here! read more

Sal e Brasa - Brazilian Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas

Tried this place out for the first time during restaurant weeks, and even with the slightly reduced meat offering for the HRE menu, we got amazing value for money. They have the best salad bar we have seen at any Brazilian steakhouse in Houston, it also includes sushi, and the meat was delicious and good quality. We saw a great selection of meat and it was never very long between offerings. We'll definitely be returning often! read more

Went back to Sal e Brasa because we really liked it. Unfortunately this missed the mark for us. They didn't have French fries and a lot of the other stuff we got last time. Things only came around to us once and getting a soda refill wasn't as easy as last time. The meat was lacking the same flavor and taste. A few hours after eating here I experienced some stomach issues which might've been from the buffet. read more

This restaurant is amazing. The food is phenomena. Excellent service. They have a wonderful atmosphere. Their bartenders make great drinks. We can't say enough about the dining experience. It's 10x better than the other Brazilian steakhouse! we We live that the staff always makes sure our anniversary dinner there is amazing. We look forward to our next visit. read more

Avoid at All Costs - Rude Owner, Tough Meat, and Zero Hospitality If you're looking for a pleasant dining experience, do yourself a favor and stay far away from Sal E Brasa in the Woodlands TX. What started as a hopeful visit to enjoy a Brazilian meal quickly spiraled into one of the most bizarre, uncomfortable restaurant experiences I've ever had--and all thanks to the owner, Mr. Vunderlay. Apparently, not being able to chew through a piece of rubbery, overcooked meat is a crime at this place. I politely declined to eat one particularly tough cut, and that's when Mr. Vunderlay--yes, the owner--got visibly bent out of shape. He approached the table in a huff, clearly offended that I dared to have a jaw that doesn't function like an industrial meat grinder. No apology, just attitude and confrontational about how they only use PRIME cuts and making assumptions he should not be making. Newsflash: If you're going to serve meat that could double as boot leather, at least have the humility to accept feedback without throwing a tantrum. Hospitality is not optional in the restaurant business--it's the baseline. Unfortunately, this place fails spectacularly in both food quality and basic decency. I came to enjoy a meal, not to be guilt-tripped and condescended to for having taste buds and standards. If Mr. Vunderlay wants to run a dictatorship instead of a restaurant, he's free to do that--just don't expect customers to come back. Final verdict: There are dozens of better Brazilian spots in town where the food is edible and the owner doesn't throw a fit if you don't lick the plate. Don't waste your time or money here. 0 out of 10 would not recommend.... read more

My wife and I ate here tonight courtesy of a gift card from my little brother. We arrived at our 6:30 reservation time and were greeted and shown to our table promptly. The place looked very clean and well kept and the staff was extremely courteous, from management to servers everyone was friendly and we were asked multiple times throughout our meal if there was anything else we needed or that they could do for us. As far as the food goes we both enjoyed everything we tried from the appetizers to the dessert and everything in between. Needless to say we will be back read more

The waiter was great, but that was it. The manager was running around with a knife and I truly felt unsafe. I've been to Brazilian steakhouses all over the world and I've never felt unsafe until this one. The MANAGER was waving a knife around and. table are too close. This restaurant is one trip away from disaster. Go to Fogo De Chao instead. read more

Celebrated our 58th Anniversary here tonight and everything from service to the food was top notch. Thanks to everyone for making it special for us read more

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience at Sal e Brasa was so appalling that I feel compelled to warn others. I visited with high hopes, only to be met with shockingly unprofessional behavior--from the owner himself. After sending back a piece of meat that was extremely tough and borderline inedible, I was treated with open hostility. Instead of offering a simple apology or replacement, the owner personally confronted me with arrogance and aggression, as though I had committed a crime for expecting edible food at a restaurant. The level of disrespect and lack of customer care was beyond anything I've encountered in the hospitality industry. Rather than focusing on service recovery, the staff doubled down on defensiveness and condescension. In an industry built on service, Sal e Brasa fails miserably. If you value quality food, respectful service, or basic courtesy, do yourself a favor and take your business elsewhere. There are plenty of restaurants in town that know how to treat guests like human beings. read more

Excellent and authentic Brazilian food! The atmosphere is very welcoming and the staff is super friendly and attentive. Really enjoyed all the different meat cuts and the salad bar with sushi! We had the Brazilian flan for dessert and it was also delicious. We'll be back soon! read more

Sal e Brasa - Brazilian Near Me - Shenandoah, Texas