Didn't expect a place like this to exist in flushing area/northern blvd. For $39.99 per person all you can eat, it was great! Great service. Really nice servers. The party room was perfect for our group of 16 people with 2 strollers. There were plenty of high chairs and a coat rack. The buffet table was small but surprisingly great. The cooked stews were so flavorful and kept me wanting to go back for more which seems rare for a buffet. Most of the meats were tender, juicy, and flavorful. Really loved the course salt that's sprinkled on top of the meats. It gave it the extra touch. The picanha was great! The beef rib at the end was my favorite. The drinks, including the special lemonade was so so so worth it. Don't know what they do but it tastes so different than your typical drinks in other places. Def try a drink here! read more

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It was a def fun experience for me and my party. It is a local place, we came in a few minutes after they opened and there was already a huge party of people inside. As we were being served, more and more people walked in to eat. For the price, it was totally worth it. The meats were brought out periodically according to what is on the menu. Compared to Fogo de Chão, there was def a few differences to note. I'm not keen on salty meat, so I'm forever happy that most of the meats here weren't like rubbed into salt or etc. The cold salads and toppings can be found on the bar. I loved that there was a beet salad which I absolutely devoured. We ordered a large pitcher of their signature cocktail and it was sooo strong. I def would come back here again! read more

Samba Bbq - Brazilian Near Me - New York, New York

I was very pleasantly surprised with this restaurant! I enjoyed Fogo de Chao and was curious how this local Brazilian barbecue spot would compare. Overall, great food and great service for a great price! We came with a group of 20 and got to use the party room in the back, which offered a sense of separation from the main dining area. The various salad bar items were each tasty and had their own unique place in the spread. It tasted simple and family-cooked (in a good way). The beef stroganoff was heavenly! Most of the meats were good quality cuts that were tender and seasoned well with decent grill/char. Very enjoyable. However, the pork loin was on the leaner side. I appreciated the coarse finishing salt used on some of the cuts, which enhanced them with a nice kick of flavor. The drinks were tasty, well mixed and not too sweet. The caipirinha was well balanced and reminded me of a poolside vacation I had. Waitstaff was friendly and the premises looked clean all over. The self-serve salad bar area was very clean as well! The wait between meats was about 7-10 minutes each. I'm very much looking forward to coming back for more. read more

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Samba BBQ is a version of Brazilian steakhouse offering various types of meats that is right in front of you, in addition to a salad and hot food station. We were in search of cocktails with our AYCE BBQ and were pleasantly surprised to find this little spot. Although the place looked rather small with tables quite close to each other, their drink menu was enticing. Needless to say, we grabbed a few drinks, said yes to every cut of meat offered to us, and ate to our heart's content. Sadly, no photos of the food were taken before they were eaten. Above all was the bartender who personally came over to ask us our opinions of the drinks and tailored each drink to our taste. Everything was reasonably priced from the drinks ($13 pp) to the steak dinner ($39.95 pp). If I had to say one thing, it would be to add more options in the hot food/salad bar. read more

Samba Bbq - Brazilian Near Me - New York, New York

Samba BBQ is a welcome surprise in Flushing! A Brazilian Churrasqueira in the middle of all the Korean BBQ restaurants along Northern Blvd is a refreshing change. It's not as big as some of the chains, but they are more intimate and for $40, it's not bad. We arrived just before 9pm to catch the tail end of dinner and we were one of 4 parties and the group to leave, but they kept serving us as long as we wanted more grilled meats. There is also a small salad bar and hot food bar, which was not replenished since it was towards the end of the night, but we started with plates from there. Some DIY Caesar Salad, potato salad, white & fried rice, grilled veggies, meatballs, beef stroganoff, chicken stew and I took the second to last chicken wing. The last one did not look too good. We did get cheese bread balls on the table though and a carafe of Brazilian Limonata. It's very informal and you don't have to use the go/no-go (green/red) tags like at other rodizios. The meat parade just keeps coming as long as you want. Since there were limited amount of customers, many of the meats were portioned just for us, being served on a cast iron plate for us to choose. We started Portuguese Sausage & Pork Belly served on a spit, Chimichurri Beef & Lemongrass Pork Chop. The Pork Chop was Vietnamese marinated style and very tasty. The next 2 were our favorites, Picanha Top Sirloin in the familiar C-shape on the spit with the fat cap on top and a whole Tri-TipRibeye sliced on the spit. We requested an encore serving of both of those. All meats with the exception of the marinated meats are seasoned with rock salt on the rodizio grill, but not as salty as at other places, so the taste of the meat shined through. On our way out, I checked out the back party room that can handle 25+ people and I would really love to host a UYE here for some of my Yelp friends! Sound out Yelpers! read more

Good selection of meats. Service was excellent. Intimate setting. Not too loud. Great Brazilian BBQ experience without spending a lot $$$. read more

I'm not a big steak person and I've never had Brazilian BBQ, so I was convinced to try Samba BBQ due to the great value of AYCE $40pp compared to much higher Manhattan prices. There was a rotation of around 8-9 meat options when I went on a Saturday afternoon. The cook ranged from medium to well-done, so some meats were either a bit chewy or too dry. The first round of non-repeated meats came out quickly (not sure if it was because there were only 2 tables here at the time), and some pieces were quite large. I would have preferred to only get small pieces so I can figure out which ones I like before getting too full. My favorite pieces were the pork chops and the grilled chicken. These pieces were consistently good throughout the rotations. There is also a salad and hot foods section for you to change up your palate in between meat pieces. After the first round, we were asked which meats we wanted again. I enjoyed the grilled pineapple at the end. The staff was friendly. read more

Samba Bbq - Brazilian Near Me - New York, New York

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Wanted to gate keep this place but I just can't. This location had a lot of turnover but I think this place will stay because it's fantastic. It's homey and personal and delicious - better than Fogo de Chao. The selection is smaller but I found every meat and side to be superb. The pork chop was heavenly. Try the cinnamon sugar grilled pineapple! Their chimichurri sauce tastes homemade and their Brazilian hot sauce can be eaten with anything here. Update: A group of us went and I got other critiques. The variety of meats were a bit chewy and we had to ask for cheese bread. And the ribeye came when we were all full and we asked for the pineapple at the start and it came last (yikes). While I enjoyed the experience, wanted to share the group's overall review for an honest review read more

First time here and have to say meat is quite good. Waiter serving the meat came by often to offer us more steak. Salad bar had good selections. Service was good as well. Too bad it's too far for me to come more often. read more

Samba Bbq - Brazilian Near Me - New York, New York

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Food okay not enough choices at the salad bar. Service was good. Was a little hot inside needs to turn on a/c. No desert owner getting cheap. Wouldn't go back read more

Nice Brazilian bbq place right across from picnic garden. Food is good, they have plenty of meats variety and a small salad bar to choose from. The staff is very attentive. read more

Great tasty selection of 15 types of meats. Awesome lemongrass pork chops better than all the local Vietnamese restaurants.

My husband and I have been to many Brazilian steakhouses and this is by far the best we've had in NY. The food was incredible (tons of meat to choose from) and the salad bar was delicious. The only thing I can think of is the ambiance: this is a high quality dining experience at a place that resembles a bar. Don't let that scare you away though! read more

Nice neighborhood AYCE Brazilian BBQ. The rounds of meat is a bit slow but everything is cooked well very tasty. The salad bar is simple not too many variety but I enjoyed everything. My partner had an upset stomachache though after dinner, I was fine so maybe it's due to some food intolerance we're not aware of. I think this is a solid food establishment! read more

A tucked away restaurant in Flushing. It appears to have opened last year? The hostess greeted us warmly and was seated right away. The meats brought to our table was flavorful. First rounds of non repeated meats came out super quick. For $40 per person for all-you-can-eat, especially meats it is definitely worth returning to! Also, that pineapple, it is gonna get me thinking about it for days. read more

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great food and the staff was amazing. always asking if you wanted something and if you wanted something different or more of it.

Hidden gem close to Murray Hill LIRR station! In a very Korean food scene, this Brazilian steakhouse is a welcome addition. Every protein we sampled was expertly cooked, seasoned, and piping hot. The hot bar and salad bar were well curated and everything was fresh. The beef stroganoff was a standout! The cheese rolls were easily the best I've ever had as was the lemongrass pork chop. $40 per person AYCE. Will definitely be back for the food as well as the wonderful service. Ate too much and too fast for pics! read more

Samba BBQ is a lovely addition to the area - unassuming from the outside but super cozy and inviting once you are inside. We came in between lunch and dinner on a Sunday and upon getting seated, we were instructed to help ourselves to the hot/cold buffet bar. Everything was freshly stocked and I couldn't help but try a little bit of everything although I would recommend being strategic here in order to get your money's worth of unlimited bbq :) as soon as we were back at the table, the bbq meats came out... the pace was super fast for me as we were the only table for a bit and I didn't have any more room on my plate. You could tell the meats are high quality and well seasoned, our favorite was the chimichurri steak and we asked for seconds. The owner is so also super friendly and kept coming by to check how we were doing and refilling our bread baskets and sauces. I would say for the price and quality of food, this is a steal for Brazilian BBQ and I would highly recommend to anyone but remember to come hungry! read more

Samba Bbq - Chimichurri steak was our favorite - Brazilian Near Me - New York, New York

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Have no Idea where to go in a nice weather day? Como to SAMBA BRASIL,cozy place,nice atmosphere,great service,amazing food and outstanding cocktails. The diference with other places me and my Wife visited is . . . The price!!. Eat all you can for a much better price. Thanks to our server Catherine for taking care of us,and also to the kitchen stuff for the amazing experience. Def. Coming back next weekend! read more

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Food was amazing and restaurant was very clean Waitress and owner was super welcoming definitely will Come again read more

Absolutely love this place! The quality of the meat is great! The sides they offer are delicious and fresh. The pineapple with the pork belly is to die for. The attention the server gives each table was on point. Friendly faces and welcoming environment. read more

Came here with my mom (who's very picky when it comes to restaurants), and we both loved it! The meat was juicy and tasty and the salad bar was delicious too. Service is very friendly, and the interior is nicely designed and decorated. We had the Brazilian limonada, which was refreshing and paired well with the meat. Great value for $40 pp! Will definitely come here again. (I wish I had photos to share but we were so busy chowing down on our food that we forgot to take food pics lol) read more

I've been to this place for 2 weekends in a row. The salad bar is great; the pickled onions are my favorite. It's a small place, and it seems to be slightly understaffed on the weekend. The drinks took a bit long to come out, but they didn't sacrifice on the quality of the meats and drinks. The owner, who was watching the bar and running back and forth, really cares about the place. Often asking how the patrons are and helping run the operation. It's a diamond in the rough that will get better. We'll be back for many more meat binges. read more

I have been meaning to try Samba for some time. I really loved Mokja the previous restaurant, and didn't want to say farewell to their most excellent margarita pizza with fresh basil and mozzarella. Big shoes to fill. Firstly, I'm so happy they preserved the antiquity of the charming bar section with the Tiffany lights, tin ceiling, antique signs, and that stunning and expansive, solid wood bar. All nostalgic treasures from years past. The bar itself is a great place to just have drinks and a small snack like a delicious choripán in a vintage pub setting. Either way, I finally dined at Samba and was really delighted with the new concept. I found out that the owners have roots in Brazil so this is really a labor of love and an effort to share authentic Brazilian food with our community. I wish I had taken better food pictures but in truth I was too busy enjoying the generous offerings as they emerged fresh off the grill. Highlights were the picanha, sausage, pork belly, chicken hearts, and baby beef. The meat was perfectly seasoned and had that perfect chargrilled barbecue flavor. It is also a fun food experience anticipating the passadores coming out with the skewers and slicing juicy cuts right onto your heaping plate. I loved the salad bar which had so many amazing additional dishes. Highlights were the carnitas, feijoada (black beans and sausage, Brazil's national dish), the bolinhos de arroz (fried rice and cheese croquette balls), pão de queijo, and beef stroganoff. The condiments were also amazing and I topped each bite with either the beautiful vibrant hot sauce, the adorable little spicy preserved red chilis in oil, pickled onions, or chimichurri. They all tasted homemade. The staff were all thoughtful and really make you feel like part of the family. They're doting and care about your experience here. The owners are there hustling too and have a great presence there, like the very best mom-and-pop establishments. It is a more personal and intimate experience, versus other places where they're more hands-off or nowhere to be found. Otherwise the Brazilian bartender was super lovely, and I was also so happy to see the OG manager was still there helping run the show. His kindness makes my day! It is a sumptuous meal and a steal at $39.95 a person (kids are discounted). They also had $5 beers and $10 caipirinhas when I went although I didn't drink. I've been to quite a few churrascarias and this one stands out for their hospitality and warmth, in addition to their exceptional food. A very welcome and unique addition to our neighborhood! read more

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Delicious AYCE, great service, a little bit of everything for everyone - the drinks were yum too. My favorite was the lemongrass pork chops and pork belly. I requested the pork belly and pork belly again, I know, I couldn't resist. The pineapple with cinnamon at the end of the meal was so good. I am stuffed - will come back for that pork belly There was also a small buffet bar, the fried rice and beans were tasty and the vegetables were plentiful! As I said, there was a little bit of everything for everyone! Look at all the meat options! It kept coming out non stop, we were very satisfied! read more

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The food came fast so I didn't have time to take all the picture of the meat but the food was amazing! They have a salad bar with some appetizers the servers are all very friendly and would explain the meat and what part it's from. Great music and very clean! read more

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The salad bar is small, and the meat is brought to you in small pieces. I was left starving. They took my can of soda, which was half empty. Terrible. I won't be back. The all you can eat is $39.99 per person plus the tips and the drinks. Not worthy at all read more

Solid food, decent service, great price. Great place to go for Brazilian when you don't want to go to Fogo or Rainhas and all for about half the price. The buffet was solid if not spectacular like the aforementioned bigger names, but when I went with my family, they did have a simple selection of salads and some cooked food - alas, nothing there that I HAD to go back up for seconds really. But you don't go here for the buffet, you come for the meats. While they didn't have a constant rotation of meats like they do at other churrascarias, they do a rotation and then ask if there's any cuts you would like more of. Highlights - their picanhas, bacon wrapped chicken, and surprisingly, their viet inspired grilled pork. Their chimichurri sauce and homemade hot sauce is packed with flavor. Lowlights - their cheesebreads were rock hard and tough to chew and some of their smaller cuts were unevenly cooked. read more

The meats & salad bar was soooo fresh. The meats were super tender & flavorful. Definitely coming back, worth the money in my opinion esp when I'm craving meat!! Ambiance is cozy read more

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The meats, salad and sauce all good. Good service. Good music! Cosy. Worth the money!

Food was burnt, extremely dry and the taste was off completely. Probably one of the worst food experiences I've ever had and a huge was of money. I'm not the person to leave a review let alone a bad one but this was terrible. read more

Fantastic quality meat and service. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Brazilian food in the area.

Excellent food and wonderful service! Highly recommend! Ambiance was perfect and the staff were very attentive and welcoming.

What a great addition to the neighborhood! My family and I came for dinner and had such a lovely time. The food was delicious -- the meat was so juicy and there was a great variety. Our favorite was the lemongrass pork chop and the sirloin. The service was wonderful, the staff was so attentive and hard at work to make sure we had a good time. It was my first time trying AYCE BBQ like this, where they bring out different options of meat instead of you ordering directly, it was a fun experience. Definitely will be back, thanks so much Samba BBQ! read more

Great spot to have some authentic brazilian bbq! The cuts of meat are well seasoned and juicy. The salad bar is a great addition and has a good amount of variety. Service is friendly and overall atmosphere is a nice vibe. Would highly recommend coming by, especially if you've got an appetite! read more

NOT Brazilian owned. Would not recommend. Boss lady (or worker) walks around and stares at tables. Little side dishes.

Very low-key tucked away cute restaurant with street parking easy to find. My lady and I were immediately greeted warmly by the bar lady and then the hostess sat us promptly. There is spacious inside table/dining area as well as dive bar and TVs for event. Our hostess and server asked if it was our first time (first time here but have Been Brazilian Rodizio before) so she directed us to the salad bar and explained that meats would be out in a few minutes and it's all you can eat! For lovers of all-things Brazilian like me, this is a much-needed flavor in Flushing where I live. The Asian gentleman who may be the owner personally came to our table to chat with us and eagerly served chimichurri steak to us off a sizzling plate! High-quality meats with many options to choose like garlic picanha, bacon-wrapped chicken, Brazilian sausage, pork chops, and more were eagerly slice off the rotisserie from a smiling server. We thoroughly enjoyed and will definitely return. For $40/person Brazilian AYCE and this atmosphere, you can't beat it! You don't feel rushed, you can take your time everything presented to you, or take breaks and pace yourself and just enjoy the moments. read more

This place is a gem. The servers were so friendly to me and my party. Love having a Brazilian steakhouse in the neighborhood. The food was amazing, especially the stroganoff. read more