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One of new favorite brunch spot. The multiple times I came to Sarava, I enjoyed all the dishes I tried. The seasoning was just right. My favorite is both the lobster beny and crab cake beny. The lobster beny was delicious. The service is wonderful. Even though it's not a big indoor seating area but I was able to keep my travel stroller within our table.
Great foods and great service! Our server Jennifer is the best ! We love the Brazilian bbq for two.
My first experience wasn't the best at this place as the wait staff was rude to us. Still i decided to give this place another shot. To start i order the shrimp ceviche. Honestly inqaant i press with the ceviche and i think the only reason it was tolerable it was because of the potato chips. I had a Margarita but i had to send it back because it tastes like plain seltzer with lemon juice and sugar. I ordered a Brazilian beer which was much better. We shared the BBQ dish and it was so good. The meat was delicious and the sausage was flavorful. I love the little spicy red peppers that came with the dish. If we come back to will be only to get the BBQ dish. The service was nice this time around our waitress was kind. The place is small but very clean.
Prices are high for the neighborhood. Waitress was friendly but not responsive to complaints. We ordered the mango avocado salad. But there was almost no avocado. 2 tiny pieces of avocado in the salad when a salad is called mango avocado salad you expect to see some avocado. We told the waitress and all she did was say. I'll tell the chef and then we never heard anything about it again. One of the skirt steaks was crazy oversalted. My friend told the waitress. Same response from the waitress. The lobster roll could use a little more lobster for the price. 3 stars because the food tasted very good other than the one steak that was oversalted but my friend scraped off the salt with a napkin and ate it. Like i said taste of the steak and lobster was very good. Restaurants decorations were great. The vibe is awesome
Get to the Chase: Pros: 1) Amazing service! Our host/waitress always came by to make sure everything was ok and the food came out hot and fast! 2) We ordered 6 caipirinhas for 3 - cashew fruit (creamy and sweet, definitely give it a try), passion fruit, original, and mango...AALL were so good! Not stingy with the liquor, nice pleasant sweetness and not sickly sweet, and good balance with some tartness. Give an IV drip for the original with muddled limes cuz that was too good 3) For 3 we ordered 1 appetizer of fish croquetes, 1 Brazilian bbq platter for 2, and then 1 picanha steak with chimichurri. All of it was so good, with the meat really well cooked, and the flavor on POINT. Meat sweats, smiles, and full bellies 4) Bill came down to about $300 with 20% tip, so a bit on the pricy side, but so worth it...will definitely come back 5) Would say ideal to impress a date, family friendly, and good for a party of 4 Cons: 1) Place is a bit small, but cozy, otherwise no negatives
Came here on a Saturday at 6:30pm to celebrate a bday. The waitress was very nice to show me a place I can park the stroller and brought the kids plastic cups for water. I was surprised how empty it was but patrons definitely started coming in at 8pm. The ambiance was relaxing with the decor, dim lighting, and music. If I had to choose between their brunch or dinner, I would go with their dinner menu as that was more memorable for me. We had their Frito Mixto which included fresh tasting calamari, shrimp, and veggie strings, delicious pao de Brazil (cheesy bread a must), tuna tartare, and Brazillian BBQ ($96) which was enough for 3 adults with the variety of two steaks, chicken skewer, sausages, garlic bread, yuka fries, and rice and beans (esp if you are ordering a few appetizers). Everything was flavorful, and I love dipping the yucca fries in the spicy mayo sauce. The owner came out to ask if we enjoyed the food and informed us of their upcoming Wed $35 paint and sip event with min order of one app. Definitely nice to see small business owners hosting creative events too.
This place absolutely hidden gem in Bayridge .The food absolutely very remarkable and taste is delightful.Food is phenominal but our server Jennifer has a high level customer service.She was borns for hospitality I hope she never loose enthusiasm. Ambiance is so warm and very pleasant.
On the walk in, it's a small space but a nice setup. Intimate and low key. The waiter was also the bartender that day but she managed very well. She was helpful with choosing our food and explaining the different flavor caipirinhas. I was looking for a new happy hour spot but the menu made me want more than that. I had the caipirinha flight and of course a happy hour margarita. The food was really good, I enjoyed the wings although they we really spicy. I used the sauce from the frito misto to also dip the wings & that was really good too. Everything was crispy and flavorful. I would def come back again :)
It's pretty non busy in there. There was no one when we went one afternoon. You can't really find Brazilian in Southern Brooklyn so this place is almost like a hidden gem. It was my first time having ceviche and I didn't expect it to be liquidy. I usually hate plantain chips but it goes so well with the juices, shrimp, and onions etc... It had a bit of a kick to it- not spicy. The crab cake benedict was so good. The Hollandaise sauce was so yums, it went well with my fries. The portion looks small but it was pretty filling after eating the appetizer. The steak and eggs was a bit salty but they kindly remade it. I also wish the eggs were runny instead but it's okay.
Everything seems great, the food, service, ambiance. The food is seriously heavenly. Good job in preparing good meals for people to enjoy
This should be my sixth review and I love this place. Came here with friends visiting from Singapore and we had a very nice experience as always. The have beautiful shaded garden seating, friendly wait staff, great selection of food. You can order lunch, brunch or dinner, fair prices, high quality, awesome presentation, good wine and mixed drink selection and the restaurant is very clean. I highly recommend them for any occasion I do not think they will disappoint.
22 days ago
Had a great dinner at Sarava Bistro with two of my friends! We ordered the Brazilian BBQ, which was listed as a serving for 2. At first, we were worried it might not be enough for three people, but there was actually plenty of food and it worked out perfectly for all three of us. We also got the banana creme brulee to go, and it was a really nice way to finish the meal. Our waitress was especially nice and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. Great food, good portions, and friendly service. Would definitely come back! read more
If I could give this place 6 stars I definitely would! From the second we stepped inside we were treated like family! The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. They offered great recommendations since it was our first time at this restaurant for most of the people in our party. The food was delicious. We decided to go for their bigger dishes and share it family style. We took their mixed grilled platter and their seafood mix. We also had their Sarava salad, cheesy bread and tuna tartare! All great! The drinks did not disappoint either. Some great craft cocktail choices. We actually saved room for dessert this time and tried their banana crème brûlée and Brazilian carrot cake - YUM! read more
4 months ago
4 months ago
One of new favorite brunch spot. The multiple times I came to Sarava, I enjoyed all the dishes I tried. The seasoning was just right. My favorite is both the lobster beny and crab cake beny. The lobster beny was delicious. The service is wonderful. Even though it's not a big indoor seating area but I was able to keep my travel stroller within our table. read more
2 months ago
Great foods and great service! Our server Jennifer is the best ! We love the Brazilian bbq for two. read more
5 months ago
My first experience wasn't the best at this place as the wait staff was rude to us. Still i decided to give this place another shot. To start i order the shrimp ceviche. Honestly inqaant i press with the ceviche and i think the only reason it was tolerable it was because of the potato chips. I had a Margarita but i had to send it back because it tastes like plain seltzer with lemon juice and sugar. I ordered a Brazilian beer which was much better. We shared the BBQ dish and it was so good. The meat was delicious and the sausage was flavorful. I love the little spicy red peppers that came with the dish. If we come back to will be only to get the BBQ dish. The service was nice this time around our waitress was kind. The place is small but very clean. read more
1 year ago
Prices are high for the neighborhood. Waitress was friendly but not responsive to complaints. We ordered the mango avocado salad. But there was almost no avocado. 2 tiny pieces of avocado in the salad when a salad is called mango avocado salad you expect to see some avocado. We told the waitress and all she did was say. I'll tell the chef and then we never heard anything about it again. One of the skirt steaks was crazy oversalted. My friend told the waitress. Same response from the waitress. The lobster roll could use a little more lobster for the price. 3 stars because the food tasted very good other than the one steak that was oversalted but my friend scraped off the salt with a napkin and ate it. Like i said taste of the steak and lobster was very good. Restaurants decorations were great. The vibe is awesome read more
Get to the Chase: Pros: 1) Amazing service! Our host/waitress always came by to make sure everything was ok and the food came out hot and fast! 2) We ordered 6 caipirinhas for 3 - cashew fruit (creamy and sweet, definitely give it a try), passion fruit, original, and mango...AALL were so good! Not stingy with the liquor, nice pleasant sweetness and not sickly sweet, and good balance with some tartness. Give an IV drip for the original with muddled limes cuz that was too good 3) For 3 we ordered 1 appetizer of fish croquetes, 1 Brazilian bbq platter for 2, and then 1 picanha steak with chimichurri. All of it was so good, with the meat really well cooked, and the flavor on POINT. Meat sweats, smiles, and full bellies 4) Bill came down to about $300 with 20% tip, so a bit on the pricy side, but so worth it...will definitely come back 5) Would say ideal to impress a date, family friendly, and good for a party of 4 Cons: 1) Place is a bit small, but cozy, otherwise no negatives read more
6 months ago
1 month ago
Came here on a Saturday at 6:30pm to celebrate a bday. The waitress was very nice to show me a place I can park the stroller and brought the kids plastic cups for water. I was surprised how empty it was but patrons definitely started coming in at 8pm. The ambiance was relaxing with the decor, dim lighting, and music. If I had to choose between their brunch or dinner, I would go with their dinner menu as that was more memorable for me. We had their Frito Mixto which included fresh tasting calamari, shrimp, and veggie strings, delicious pao de Brazil (cheesy bread a must), tuna tartare, and Brazillian BBQ ($96) which was enough for 3 adults with the variety of two steaks, chicken skewer, sausages, garlic bread, yuka fries, and rice and beans (esp if you are ordering a few appetizers). Everything was flavorful, and I love dipping the yucca fries in the spicy mayo sauce. The owner came out to ask if we enjoyed the food and informed us of their upcoming Wed $35 paint and sip event with min order of one app. Definitely nice to see small business owners hosting creative events too. read more
1 year ago
This place absolutely hidden gem in Bayridge .The food absolutely very remarkable and taste is delightful.Food is phenominal but our server Jennifer has a high level customer service.She was borns for hospitality I hope she never loose enthusiasm. Ambiance is so warm and very pleasant. read more
On the walk in, it's a small space but a nice setup. Intimate and low key. The waiter was also the bartender that day but she managed very well. She was helpful with choosing our food and explaining the different flavor caipirinhas. I was looking for a new happy hour spot but the menu made me want more than that. I had the caipirinha flight and of course a happy hour margarita. The food was really good, I enjoyed the wings although they we really spicy. I used the sauce from the frito misto to also dip the wings & that was really good too. Everything was crispy and flavorful. I would def come back again :) read more
3 years ago
It's pretty non busy in there. There was no one when we went one afternoon. You can't really find Brazilian in Southern Brooklyn so this place is almost like a hidden gem. It was my first time having ceviche and I didn't expect it to be liquidy. I usually hate plantain chips but it goes so well with the juices, shrimp, and onions etc... It had a bit of a kick to it- not spicy. The crab cake benedict was so good. The Hollandaise sauce was so yums, it went well with my fries. The portion looks small but it was pretty filling after eating the appetizer. The steak and eggs was a bit salty but they kindly remade it. I also wish the eggs were runny instead but it's okay. read more
2 years ago
Everything seems great, the food, service, ambiance. The food is seriously heavenly. Good job in preparing good meals for people to enjoy read more
2 years ago
This should be my sixth review and I love this place. Came here with friends visiting from Singapore and we had a very nice experience as always. The have beautiful shaded garden seating, friendly wait staff, great selection of food. You can order lunch, brunch or dinner, fair prices, high quality, awesome presentation, good wine and mixed drink selection and the restaurant is very clean. I highly recommend them for any occasion I do not think they will disappoint. read more
5 years ago
Based on great reviews, I was anticipating brunching at this restaurant. On a cold April Saturday, our reservation was not necessary--from noon to 2pm, the place had a steady flow of customers and available tables. The restaurant is tiny--seats maybe at most 20 people. No tables bigger than 4 are available. Cozy ambiance. Relaxing music playing in the background. Soothing atmosphere to enjoy. Dimmed lighting probably creates an intimate feel during dinner time. One caveat: the entrance door was opening very often, and there was barely any heat on in the restaurant, so we were freezing the entire time. Food gets cold quickly. We were wearing our winter jackets to keep warm. Not ideal. Detracted a great deal from enjoying the experience, when you have to be shivering to keep warm. Nothing much to say about Service. Waitresses seemed aloof and weren't particularly talkative or warm. Was not expecting Manhattan prices: the bill was $100 for brunch for two, without drinks or tips. Certainly not a cheap treat, considering we did not order much. Disappointed that for the quality and quantity of food, we paid such exorbitant price. $17 crab cake appetizer was an utter waste of money. Two tiny crabcakes were completely bland. Barely any crab meat, all bread and vegetable stuffing. Huge chunks of potato instead of crab meat. No seasoning to at least create some flavor. Tasted like eating stale, damn, sad cloth. The avocado & mango chutney was much tastier and the highlight of this dish. How disappointing. $22 crab cake benedict was good, not counting crab cakes [read above comment]. Salad was light. Substituted home potatoes for sweet potato and regular fries. Both fries were delicious. We were not warned that substituting home potatoes for fries would be +$3. We were craving something new, so were recommended to try Brazilian Catupiry cheese bread, which is not indicated in the menu. Tiny bread balls stuffed with cheese were lovely--so easy to get carried away and eat a ton of those. However, $16 for 7 tiny balls was definitely pushing it. read more
1 year ago
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2 years ago
It was the long overdue that I finally came here and eat. First, love the ambiance, lately I notice restaurants are getting louder and since I am here to socialize with friends I get it but also the noise level in some places are crazy. Not here, they are casual and chill and I am able to hear myself talking lol. The drinks are excellent, the food is great. I was here with a friend whose parents are Portuguese and she said some of the dishes reminded her of her mom's cooking so I think that's an awesome compliment. Overall it is a nice place and next time I will try the entrees, we had drinks and share few appetizers this time. read more
Very inviting, cute, intimate dining experience in Brooklyn. Service was very welcoming and attentive for our entire 3 hour visit. I was having dinner with a good friend I had not seen on 2 years. We never felt rushed, just very well taken care of. The chef even cam out to see how tables were doing. The menu is a good variety but not overwhelming. I had the crab appetizer and while I wish I knew it would be covered in cheese, it was so flavorful and filling. I had the shrimp entree served in a pumpkin and it was delicious. I am hard to please flavorwise if something isnt spicy, but this was very well seasoned and delicious! I tried my friend's truffle fries and they were perfection! The churros were heavenly, served with 2 different dipping sauces. Excellent service. Good portion sizes. Reasonable prices and nice atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more
5 years ago
After a super long day with everything going wrong, my friend and I had such bad luck even with the restaurant we were trying to eat at but while searching for where else to get dinner, this place happened to catch our attention. It was 25 mins away walking distance and we were SO exhausted by then so we kept debating whether it'd be worth that walk or not but we'd never tried Brazilian food before and decided why not! Gotta say it was definitely worth the trip. We were given two menus-their original menu you can find on their website and some other special menu. From that special menu, we got their Brazilian tapas for two. It came with their coxinha (chicken croquets), cheese filled kibbeh, beef empanadas, grilled cheese, Brazilian sausage, and catupiry bread. For the sauces we got sweet and sour, jalapeño mayo, and spicy mayo. At first glance, it seemed like a very small portion for two people but it was very filling and amazing. I usually hate sweet and sour sauce but this one tasted incredible and surprisingly paired well with every single piece. Service was great and the outdoor seating in the back was beautiful. Our dinner here honestly made us forget about the long and exhausting day we had. And for some weird reason everything started going our way for the rest of the night after leaving here so we still talk about how this place was our turning point haha. We're very glad to have come across this restaurant and now have a new found interest in Brazilian cuisine thanks to our experience here! read more
Based on the burger I got, I'd give this place a 4 being that it was a decent burger but can't say it's one of the best that I've had. The bacon pieces were a bit too thick and hard for my liking but the flavor profile was great overall. Definitely want to come back to try other items on the menu! read more
5 years ago
This place serves brunch from Friday to Sunday which is super exciting. I'm deff coming again during their brunch menu to give another try since I do want to try their other food offerings. I ordered the lobster avo toast Benny it's $25, which I don't think it's worth I thought for the price it's ehhh didn't have much flavor as I wish it did. You would think the toast is small but it's pretty really. I also had their sweet potato fries. Some fries are crispy then the rest which I'm not complaining about since I brought my son and he was able to eat the softer ones. I asked for a high chair and it dirty. Luckily I brought my Clorox wipes and I wiped it down myself. So if you do ask for a high chair just becareful and check to see if it's clean or not. Their high chair are white so you can tell when it's dirty with the black marks. read more
2 years ago
I've had Sarava in my bookmarks for ages and thought today was a great day to finally pay a visit. I took my parents out for brunch and couldn't wish for a more perfect place. Sarava overs a very comforting and intimate atmosphere. It's not a huge place but is enough for a few tables, there was even a small group gathered in the back. I believes they even have a garden open, but I'd wait to go out there for a less humid weather. The food was simply amazing. Nothing disappointed - the lobster in the lobster avo benny was perfectly cooked, as were the eggs. The wagyu sliders were just the ride size; and the surf and turf burger was perfectly medium, and perfectly delicious and satisfying. The pop springs and pop hibiscus margarita were fresh, crisp, and delicious. I can't say enough about this place and would absolutely recommend it for a brunch or dinner to all my friends. read more
1 year ago
Came here on 12/12 Saturday for a late lunch; brunch just ended at 4pm. It was empty at the time except the owner/or friend at the back- the waitress was chatting there majority of the time. It was a nice place and we got to linger (I don't like hovering wait staff). Their menu had lots of yummy offerings and we settled on: 2 beef burgers (1 with truffle fries) 1 Mexican Chicken bowl 1 Avocado Mango salad The avocado mango salad had small bits of avocado (have to really dig in under the spinach to find it). The mexican chicken bowl is like the chipotle burrito bowl but with fresher ingredients. The burgers---- oh man, the truffle fries were decent. They splash a lot of truffle oil on it, which was a turn off for hubby but I enjoyed it. It came with some sort of aioli sauce. read more
4 years ago
We really enjoyed our experience here. We came here on a weekday so the place was very quiet. We ordered coxinha (chicken croquettes) , beef empanada, fries, and tomahawk steak, and Carrot cake for dessert. We were blown away by how delicious everything tasted! The service was amazing also, our server is very sweet. The portion sizes were big also so we did bring home a lot of left overs. The tomahawk steak is based on market price and it was $160 when we came here. It was so tender and so good. It comes with side of yucca fries. Everything was perfect. Definitely come check this place out! read more
4 years ago
We went during the week. The service was great and their food was delicious! We really enjoyed all of our choices! I want to try their brunch next. If you are looking for those kabobs, they said it will be on the menu in April. I want to try that too the next time. read more
3 years ago
I loved this place so much! It's a cute little restaurant with really good Brazilian food and great service! I've tried the empanadas, the wagyu burger, the Frito Mixto and of course the coxinha and everything has been delicious! The mojito is really great too! Def a great dinner or brunch spot. read more
3 years ago
So glad I discovered this hidden gem of an oasis in my neighborhood. The girls and I stepped into the restaurant and decided to dine in the backyard garden since it was a nice day. Stepping into the garden transported us into a tropical oasis. Service was impeccable and everything on the menu sounded so inviting. They have great drinks as well, although we're not big drinkers. I ordered the Crab Cake benedict. Instead of the traditional English muffin, the crab cakes are topped with a poached egg and paired with a smattering of home fries, and a garden salad. The crab cake was delectable, the egg perfectly poached, and the home fries and salad added a variety of textures and flavors to pair with the richness of the hollandaise sauce. The portion size was perfect as well. Come to Sarava to be whisked away on the tropical arena of your dreams and enjoy their unique dishes. read more
Came for brunch on a Saturday, we got seated right away. They have both their brunch and regular menu available. The space isn't huge but they also have garden seating and a couple of tables out front. We ordered coxinha, eggs Benedict, and crab cakes. The coxinha are like mini potato croquettes stuffed with shredded chicken. These were soo crispy on the outside and the inside was not bland. Their eggs Benedict were unique because it comes on top of Brazilian cheese bread and not English muffins. You also get to choose which meat it comes with, I got turkey bacon. The Brazilian cheese bread makes such a big difference to the dish. The crab cakes weren't huge, but it was good and comes with a lot of avocado/ guacamole spread that actually pairs pretty well with the crab cakes. Server was very friendly and they often checked in on us. Food was plated nicely and portions were good. We will definitely be back more often. read more
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Do they do gift cards/certificates?
What time is brunch on the weekends?
I have seen photos of Brazilian Churrasco. Do you have this during certain hours?
Is the meat Halal? And is it full menu, thats halal?
Hi i don't think they serve halal meat at all. they also serve Alcoholic drinks so probably not
How is this business operating during the pandemic? Is there outdoor service? Are they providing deliveries/takeout? Are they following social distancing protocol?
They have specious backyard and offer food pick up and delivery. Food is to die for! I highly recommend!
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