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    Samba Brazilian Kitchen

    4.5 (17 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ground beef pastel
    Matt P.

    I came here with a friend on a weeknight to try Samba Brazilian Kitchen, which (to my knowledge) is the only Brazilian restaurant in Gainesville. Located in the heart of Haile Plantation, there is both indoor and outdoor seating offered. This is Florida after all, so we opted for a table inside. Our waitress was friendly and very helpful as we explored the menu as first-time guests. I ordered the escondidinho de carne seca, which was shredded tender beef (almost like a beef stew) on top of cheese and creamy yucca. It felt like the Brazilian version of an American pot roast over mashed potatoes, except it had so much flavor and the yucca was incredibly creamy. We split a ground beef pastel, which was tasty but at $8 was a little overpriced. Finally, we topped it off with dessert: churos filled with dulce de leche. These succulent little morsels had sugar on the outside and warm filling inside. Overall it was a great experience and I would not hesitate to return.

    Pao de queijo and a Build your own bowl
    David N.

    Cool little place in Haile! A lil taken aback by the order at the counter setup but, otherwise, great addition to the food scene! Our food was great! My Calabresa sandwich was so flavorful. My friend's steak bowl was really good too! Definitely going to hit this one up again.

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    Great food, caipirinhas are amazing. Escondidinho is sensational, as is the feijoada.

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    Although the food was good and the waitresses were responsive to our needs, it took much too long for our entrees to be ready.

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    Ipanema Brazilian Steak House

    Ipanema Brazilian Steak House

    4.3
    (636 reviews)
    35.4 mi
    $$$

    My best friend and I went to Ipanema's for Sunday brunch to celebrate my birthday !…read moreThe ambiance was perfect and made for a pleasant stay and keepsake photos ... The service was top notch and very accommodating as well as excellent ! The food was perfect ! The buffet offers an array of scrumptious choices ... It was also presented very well and fresh ! Loved that they had honey , whip cream and fresh berries for toppings ! I highly recommend this eatery to all foodies that love a memorable satisfying outing ...

    I make this review with great sadness. Our experience was far from satisfactory and we paid the…read moreprice in the end. This review being a Hail Mary for management to make necessary improvements! The only thing that earned this review its stars was the food itself. Me and my hubby booked a table for date night. We had high hopes as we love Brazilian steakhouses! Never had heard of this one, Exciting! When we arrived at 8, an hr before closing; we didn't have a long wait. We travel with a portable high chair as we prefer not to use in house ones. Noted in our reservation. As always, we place it on the table in a safe location as it is most beneficial for stability and functionality. The host came rushing back insisting that we needed to remove the chair as it puts our child in danger of the knife's that would be coming around, per the manager. It must be placed in a chair. I'm not one to swim against the current, so we tried to comply, however, this statement was obvious that it was a plain LIE. Truth be told, it "hurt the appearance" of the finer dining atmosphere. If the staff member would have just mentioned that nicely, we absolutely would have understood. But that did not happen. It was as if she was saying, "move it or leave". The biggest issue with moving it really came down to the round chairs. A square seat is not easily attach to its opposite shape. Leaving the seat and my baby in an unsafe and compromising position. Which in return, left my hubby sitting sideways the entire meal in an uncomfortable position. Using his leg to balance the chair to stay in place. (Swapping seats each time one of us needed to get up) During this time, our server came by to ask for drinks and we almost never saw her again. Both straws were cracked from top to bottom. We flipped our card over to begin meat service, though we were not noticed. After flagging one down, We kindly asked her to find our server for us. This came with a disgruntled face. She left before serving us, and the meat that she had never came back around again. This happened more than once. The first meat I received was the lamb chop. Just one left on the skewer. I took this one knowing more would follow. I WAS WRONG! We sat by the window where you could see the meat cooking and there were less than 10 skewers. The chicken lollipops and the bottom sirloin were fabulous. The flavor and tenderness were 10/10. But would never be seen again.. Pork once; at the very end. Overcooked and dry. Same with the bacon wrapped filet and the picanha. Never saw filet, sausage or any other meat that was listed on the menu. We had to ask for more meat to be brought to us and what we received had been cooked to death. The hot and cold salad bar options were great! Once our server was finally tracked down, we asked for refills on our beverages and working straws, though no luck on the straws. They were all broken. It even cut my tongue. I requested she bring my husband two glasses of his drink this time, because he is a fast drinker, and we weren't sure when we would see her again. Thank goodness I did; Because he would have never had another drink if it wasn't for that... Before we had even finished eating, she brought the bill. We ignored it and continued our conversation, but sometime minutes later she retrieved the bill that was not yet ready. Moments later, she came rushing back frantic that she had lost our card... Finally after all this, I gave her with the card before I even had looked over the bill. The bill was higher than any steakhouse we've visited like it. Despite having the worst service. We ordered nothing other than a fountain drink each with our meal. We STILL left a large gratuity knowing tips are shared. Side note, no plates have been picked up, and are stacked up to the side... I wanted a ToGo drink, but once our bill had been rendered. We never saw our server again. I flagged down another staff member and made the request to them, (Usw tea) and was served a Sw tea. I am unable to have sugar and this was a shock when I took a sip. I immediately notified her of the mistake, not even 10 seconds after it being delivered, and she went to correct it. She came right back to tell me that the tea had been dumped for the night. WE ARE STILL EATING AND THERE ARE MULTIPLE TABLES EATING AROUND US IN THE DINING ROOM! I genuinely do not understand how this is allowed! The clock strikes closing and you treat your guests like they've overstayed their welcome?? Revoking their beverages and not cooking/providing the meat that your customers come to eat their fill of?! At this point we are seriously turned off! After leaving..OUR SERVER..the one who vanished after bringing our bill in the middle of dinner...is outside on the phone waiting for her ride. No wonder we never saw her again! She was going home! The amount of Unprofessionalism is off the charts! If it truly was a "finer dining experience"The standard of service needs immense improvement!

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    Salad buffet,cheese ball was good not great,
    Salad buffet,cheese ball was good not great,
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    Supermercado Brasileiro

    Supermercado Brasileiro

    4.1
    (13 reviews)
    66.2 mi
    $$

    Nothing is more disappointing than returning from an amazing vacation and going back to your normal…read morelife (sighs). Such was the case after an amazing trip to Brazil. I was lowkey afraid that I would never find some Guarana soda and linguica ever again...especially not in Jax. Low and behold I found the place that answered my prayers! Small store with a restaurant as well. I didn't try the buffet cause I wanted to hurry home and attempt to make the linguica just like I remembered in Rio (I failed...like really bad) Friendly people that work there..will come back to try the buffet soon!

    I love to check out authentic ethnic restaurants like this place. I've passed by it several times…read morebut never got a chance to stop by. It's a grocery store/ buffet place with brazilian customers who speak Portuguese. I came towards the end of the buffet so this might not reflect the actual experience. The buffet has a nice variety of beef, pork shoulder, chicken legs but by the time I had tried it the meat was quite tough and dry. Probably due to the fact that it has been sitting out for awhile by the portable heater. Other sides the buffet had were beans, rice, plantains which were fine. For $16 a buffet I would check it out again to see if the food was any better at the start of the buffet. You can also shop for brazilian drinks and snacks after you finish eating. The mango and Guarana drinks are quite tasty.

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    Fogo de Chão

    Fogo de Chão

    4.0
    (605 reviews)
    70.5 mi
    $$$

    My experience at Fogo de Chão was simply exceptional--undoubtedly one of the best dining…read moreexperiences I have ever had. From the moment we arrived, the elegant yet welcoming atmosphere made us feel special; however, what truly elevated the entire experience was the service. The attention we received was impeccable, with the staff constantly attentive to every detail and ensuring that we lacked absolutely nothing. I would like to give a special shout-out to two individuals who made our visit unforgettable: Luara and Andrew. Their level of professionalism, kindness, and dedication was truly impressive. Luara was incredibly attentive, always wearing a genuine smile and ensuring that everything at our table was perfect. Andrew, for his part, complemented the experience with equally warm and efficient service, demonstrating extensive knowledge of the menu and a constant willingness to assist. Together, they managed to create a personalized experience, making us feel like more than just customers--we felt like special guests. That kind of service is hard to come by, and it truly makes all the difference. The only point for improvement was that the drinks took a little longer than usual to arrive. Aside from that, everything was perfect. Definitely recommended!

    In for lunch during the week and it was really good! The salad bar only option hit the spot for…read moremost of the table. Lots of options that were tasty and healthy. Location is god lots of parking and by the town center area. Very nice ambiance and well done interior done dinning area. Top notch service as well. Very good option for lunch Will be back.

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    Brazilicious

    Brazilicious

    4.8
    (21 reviews)
    64.3 mi

    Every week our community has a food truck night, and this week happened to be Brazilicious. Since…read moreI'm a huge picanha fan, it was a no brainer that we'd have to give it a shot. We ordered the samba plate, which allows you to pick any 3 meats, so we selected picanha (cooked rare), shrimp, and sausage. Unfortunately, the steak ended up being closer to well done by the time we made it back to the house, but I think that's just the cost of taking steak to-go, and not necessarily the fault of the restaurant or chef since it's natural for it to continue cooking inside of the styrofoam box. Temperature aside, the flavor and quality of the meat was great, and you receive a very generous portion for the price. Along with the samba plate, we ordered steak fries and empanadas. Although the steak fries were pretty plain.. basically just steak plopped on top of fries, they were delicious, especially with the creamy herb sauce that is served with them. The empanadas were ginormous, and I like that the dough almost flaky rather than being super thick. We were very pleased with Brazilicious and will definitely hit them up again next time!

    Got a Brazilian sausage wrap with fries. Not sure what makes it "Brazilian" sausage, if anything,…read morebut it's a good choice of sausage for a wrap I guess. It's thick and meaty and not too soft. The pita is of the very thick and soft variety, which is naturally my favorite. The vinaigrette and sour cream sauce mix also works pretty well. The fries were just okay. In hindsight, some of the other menu items were more interesting, but I just felt like getting a wrap. I'll have try other stuff if I see this truck again.

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    Beef empanada
    Chicken, sausage, steak, black beans, yellow rice, and salad.

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    Chicken, sausage, steak, black beans, yellow rice, and salad.
    Rustic 21 Bistro

    Rustic 21 Bistro

    4.8
    (184 reviews)
    70.0 mi

    This restaurant is a hidden gem! The food is fresh, authentic, and full of flavor, with good…read moreportions that leave you satisfied. What really sets this place apart is the personal touch--the chef comes out to greet guests, makes sure everyone is enjoying their meal, and takes the time to get to know his customers. His kindness and passion for the food create a welcoming atmosphere that is hard to find. The restaurant itself is small, cozy, and has great vibes, making it perfect for an intimate dining experience. If you're planning to come with a larger group, I would definitely recommend making a reservation. Families with young children will appreciate the thoughtful touches as well. They provide crayons and paper to keep little ones entertained while waiting for their meal. Great food, wonderful hospitality, and a warm atmosphere--I highly recommend this place!

    HIDDEN GEM ALERT…read more Y'all. Go eat at Rustica. Please trust me. I never would have stumbled upon this place, but one of my friends recommended it for dinner so 3 of us went. I was super impressed. It's a small spot, but it's got major character. Everything was absolutely DELICIOUS and beautifully plated. We shared a bottle of wine and plenty of food. The prices were extremely reasonable as well. Staff make you feel right at home. We needed help deciding on a few things and they didn't hesitate to jump in and help. Very nice. You can tell it's a family oriented place and I really appreciate that love and care. I can't wait to go back!

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    Cocada $10

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    Cocada $10

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