There were few but good reviews for this restaurant so we decided to try it out…read more In addition to their à la carte menu, they also have unlimited rodizio which we didn't get because we had 5 kids under 12 years old (three 5 year olds and two 10 year olds) with us which would've been $17.50 (half adult price) per child. The ambiance was cute. I liked how the walls had a lot of art and it was colorful. I cannot say anything good about our experience. We arrived when the restaurant was mostly empty. Most customers seemed to know the owners and were greeted happily with hugs and kisses. It was very difficult to get service and took about 50-55 min to get our food after ordering with no updates or apologies. We ordered 2 of the moqueca which was similar to an instant Thai yellow curry with about 2 pieces of fish, 2 shrimp, a couple small scallop, and veggies for $30.50 which seemed steep for what we got. It also came with a side of rice. I am not sure if this is an authentic Brazilian dish. We got 2 churrasco especials and they both were well done when we asked for medium rare and very tough to cut. We also got the filet mignon with Madeira sauce and French fries which was definitely not filet mignon. There was a significant amount of tendon and connective tissue and so overcooked the meat was curled up. The last dish we ordered was the garlic aioli shrimp which was just garlic shrimp and not served with any aioli. They actually forgot to make this dish and we got it after we reminded them towards the end of our meal. I think if you get the rodizio it's very fast with the sides from their buffet bar and they come out with the meats fairly quickly. People who had rodizio and arrived after us also left before we were served any food. A lot of common items were sold out like the cheese bread, sparkling water, and beef with caramelized onions but we weren't notified before selecting so had to go through the menu again to pick other dishes. I could've complained but it was hard to get the server's attention or any honest answers. Like "it'll be out soon" and after saying that, he came to confirm what we ordered for the 4th time 40 min after ordering and still no food. It was incredibly hot because it was a sunny day and the front of the restaurant turned into a sauna. We could not wait to leave as soon as possible. Overall, bad service, bad food, high prices, and extremely long wait times without any notice or warning. Will not be going back.

Obutekim in Kirkland is at a quiet strip mall with plenty of parking. Inside, the restaurant has a…read morebeautiful, colorful blanketed ceiling. I had high hopes for Obutekim - an a la carte version of Brazilian BBQ, instead of AYCE. We have no self-control, so this is much better for portion control. Service was sufficient, not particularly attentive. They were busy chatting with folks at a table behind us (people they seem to know). We waved for water refills, etc. The food was a mixed bag of hits-and-miss resulting in a grumpy hubby. (We went to Fogo the next weekend to make up for it.) The Food: Beef with Madeira Wine Sauce and French Fries, $27 - 3.5 Stars Menu: Sautéed Filét Mignon with mushrooms, garlic, onions, parsley, creamy roti sauce, flambéed with Madeira wine. Served with French fries. This dish tasted pretty good with the light wine sauce, many mushrooms, and very crispy fries. The beef chunks tasted mostly good with mostly tender pieces. However, my dish (see photo) doesn't look like their online photo, which is a richer variant visually closer to what a beef bourguignon looks like. I think I missed out on whatever this dish is intended to be. Their pieces of beef are randomly cut in different sizes and shape, irregular and random. My mediocre knife skills can cut more uniform pieces of beef than they did. I like this dish enough but also not hitting the bar. Fried Banana Side, $8.50 - 4 Stars Menu: Banana empanada e Frita (Breaded and Fried Bananas) These fried bananas are under the Sides in the menu. We received unbreaded fried plantains, which is fine with us since we like fried plantains. Their online menu says breaded and fried bananas, and the photo is completely different. I don't know what this dish is supposed to be. Brazilian Churrasco, $27 - 2 Stars Menu: Choice of Beef Coulotte, Garlic Sirloin and Pork Sausage. Served with jasmine rice, Brazilian style black beans (containing smoked pork sausage), potato salad, and farofa. Choice of any meat. This dish should be amongst their signature dishes. Hubby chose their two beef options: beef coulotte and garlic sirloin. See photo. The tiny piece is the garlic sirloin, which is garlicky but a bit tough. The two bigger ones are beef coulottes which have little flavor (seasonings), both are tough, with thick trims of fat. He said "2 out of 5 stars" with a grumpy face. I fed him some of my food to make him feel better.

Great place ! The appetizers and other sides were great, all of the meats that I tried were good,…read morewould choose some meats rather than others but can't go wrong with any pick. The vibe and atmosphere was great as well, the music made me feel Brazilian. Our server Monica was very kind and helped throughout the service, greatly appreciated of her and rest of staff that served and cleaned as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is interested !

2nd time at fogo de chao, first time at this location. Food is excellent as usual, but what stood…read moreout was the service! I even complimented our server (Tooni) on his great service, only to find out it his only day 3 of his employment. Also, I like the "vibe" here more than the Bellevue location. This felt more intimate and neighborly.

This is a low budget Texas DeBrazil and not in a good way…read more Despite people saying this is a buffet, this place is not an all you can eat. It is like a food court where you grab a plate and serve yourself and then pay by the amount of food you grab. The pricing is very confusing. They have two prices, one for meats and the buffet station and one for just the buffet station. The buffet station was very limited and look very sad. The meats were okay but overall overdone and chewy. They didn't have any traditional sauces you would usually find at a Brazilian restaurant; they only had some salad dressing bottles. There is virtually no service. They don't really speak English. They don't have a menu and everything is self serve. It is pretty cheap if you just go for meats and don't get a drink.

didn't know about this restaurant until my Brazilian friend told me about it. It offers authentic…read moreBrazilian food and is honestly the best. The food tastes just like good homemade cooking, and I love the fact that they offer both à la carte and buffet options. They also have great Brazilian drinks, snacks, and desserts. I come here at least once a week to enjoy the wonderful food. One of my favorites is the churrasco and the lasagna! Unfortunately, the lasagna is usually available only on weekends. During the week, you have the option to pay for food by weight or enjoy an all-you-can-eat option for a set price. Plus, they always serve free Brazilian coffee. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to experience authentic homemade-style Brazilian food.

Best burger I've ever tried!! Wow! It's like explosive deliciousness! I got the burger with…read moreeverything and it did not disappoint!! Will definitely be coming back here! The people were great too and friendly. The place is clean and it's a food truck but dang I never thought I would be tasting the best burger from a food truck!

The last time I picked up food from here, they were located in Kirkland. They were a bit slow and…read moreordering was a bit difficult. They are now located in a food truck in the parking of a gas station in Woodinville. The parking near the truck is fairly abundant. The online ordering is quite simple and they are much quicker than before. The burgers are still as good as ever. You might say a burger, is a burger, is a burger. But these burgers are different. Imagine a burger that really does not have any sauce and the only shredded lettuce and corn. Yep, corn, it works very well. The fries are okay but the smoothie drink is great. I would suggest getting the combo which is probably the best deal. One of the burgers has a ground beef patty and a sausage patty. The buns are a little different also, a bit flat instead of a typical fluffy bun and it works. This is a place to try and check out a Brazilian burger.

My second time trying this place was also a Doordash order. However, this time Botteco Brazil…read moreexceeded my (albeit low) expectations. This time, the steak was cooked very well. The vegetables, french fries, and rice were all very good complements to the steak. And, even though it was a delivery order, nothing in the dish was soggy or dry.

I am so glad I walked in. The restaurant has about four 6 top tables and we grabbed the last one…read moreopen. We tried the seafood stew and the steak. Both are superb. The seafood stew brought up old memories. The flavors are bold and comforting on a rainy day. The steak was cooked perfectly. I also enjoyed the black beans even though I don't usually like it. Cherry on top is I like their 80's music :)

I had a terrible experience at another location 3 years ago where our waitress disappeared, so it…read morewas frustrating to have something similar happen again here. We originally planned to order the Indulgent menu for three to get the lobster tail. Our waiter suggested doing two churrasco dinners plus the seafood tower instead, saying we'd get more seafood for about the same price. I mentioned we also wanted the free dessert that comes with the Indulgent menu, and he reassured us, "I got you on desserts." We appreciated the deal. However, about 20 minutes later, he completely disappeared, likely having clocked out. When we were ready for dessert, we had to flag down another staff member, who said she didn't know who our waiter was or where he went. She initially told us she could only offer one free dessert, which wasn't what we had been promised. Eventually, a manager stepped in and honored it, which we appreciated. Still, it was concerning that no one seemed to know who our server was. If shifts are ending, there should be a proper handoff instead of just leaving tables unattended. Service felt rushed as shifts were ending. When we asked for more cheese, one staff member seemed reluctant, then later dropped off a full plate of something else when I only wanted one piece. She clocked out and left at the same time as us. The ambiance was nice, but I was surprised my clothes smelled afterward. This didn't happen at a way smaller location I've visited. Food was mostly good, with a few misses. No one brought us filet mignon until I specifically requested it near the end. The biggest disappointment was the "seafood tower," which turned out to be more of a basic seafood plate. For $112 (before tax), it was very underwhelming, bland, overcooked, and chewy, with no sauces to complement it. We came for the steaks but ended up spending a good 20-30 minutes on seafood that was completely tasteless. I'd never get seafood here again. This could have been a 5-star experience if not for the service issues and the disappointing seafood.

My husband and I had a 7pm reservation on a Friday night but showed up 30 min early after seeing a…read moremovie and they were thankfully able to seat us earlier. I've been to other Brazilian steakhouses but this was my first time at Fogo de Chao. We both went with the full Churrasco for the experience. Similar to other reviewers I felt like the meats came around in waves, making for awkward periods of waiting for more food. The ribeye was pretty good but some of the other cuts of meat seemed a bit dry/tough. Whenever they were walking around with more meat it seemed quite chaotic in the restaurant. We were seated in the back by what I assumed was an event space and that area was especially a bit tight and chaotic with employees coming in and out of there. One thing I did really love was the fresh pineapple! The guy carrying that one kept running out so fast. It was delicious and paired very nicely with the steak. It's a great location too, so much to do nearby. They also validate parking which is a plus. Overall, I would say the Churrasco experience is not worth the price. For 2 people we paid close to $200 when it was all said and done. For that price I would rather go somewhere with a more romantic and peaceful ambiance.

Had an early pre-Mother's Day dinner tonight (05/09/26) with just me and my wife, and this place…read moreabsolutely exceeded expectations. Highly recommend this spot over the "other" Brazilian-style restaurants. The location, atmosphere, and overall vibe were impeccable, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. Huge shout out to Gio for providing such a great experience. He constantly checked back with us to make sure we had everything we needed. What really stood out was how attentive and interactive all the servers were. They kept the meats coming nonstop and made the entire dining experience enjoyable. The sides were also perfectly portioned and complemented everything well. Highly recommend this location if you're looking for an amazing dining experience. Ask for Gio!

Was excited to try a Brazilian steakhouse that wasn't Fogo. Unfortunately, was a little…read moredisappointed. Some parts of the meat were over well-done, and just not as flavorful as expected. Fogo does the meat better. Location is nice, and restaurant is clean, professional, and fitting for what you'd expect. Service was great.

I really do prefer Novilhos over the other big chain. Their meat is more consistent. Love how there…read moreis plenty of room to navigate around the salad bar. Enjoy the ceviche, pickled cukes, deviled eggs, charcuterie, chickpea salad, and Caprese salad. I like the new station where you can serve yourself hot mashed potatoes, fried polenta and plantains. It was always a pain waiting got refilled mash before this option of self-serve. It's a great addition. My favorite meats are Picanha, bottom round, garlic steak, filet mignon, lamb. My kid was thrilled cheesy pork returned. The ribs are fall off the bone tender. And save room for dessert. REALLY! They have wonderful choices. My fave is the lemon cake. Sometimes it's lime, no matter. It is to die for with its mascarpone filling.

Visited this place multiple times for special occasions. We have never been disappointed. Compared…read moreto similar Brazilian steakhouses, we like Novilhos mainly due to the service. We always make a reservation before visiting as it tends to get busy especially during dinner and over the weekends. Their house special cuts are usually the best; please don't miss them. We also love their salad bar. The salad bar is very extensive with too many options to choose from, which is nice. Now to the meats, we like pretty much every cut on their menu (it changes). Perfectly cooked and good seasoning. The ambiance is quiet and perfect for both family and business. Overall, Novilhos is our favorite Brazilian steakhouse and we will continue to visit mainly due to their customer service.

Kitanda is a Brazilian coffee shop, and their Kirkland location is large, roomy, with a…read moreBrazilian-focused grocery store plus snacks and sweets. Two staff members were busy making drinks. I ordered my drink via the tablet off to one side. Truth is if the staff greeted me, I very likely would have bought some pastries from their bakery case. Since I didn't have anyone to ask questions, I skipped it. Mocha Shake, 20oz, $6.99 - 4.5 Stars Each drink allows an impressive array of choices - milk type, whipped y/n, shot type, sweetness. It's almost like ordering at a bubble tea shop. The Mocha shake was pretty and yummy, even though a bit watery. It might be because I chose 2% milk. Not dinging them for that. Guaraná Antarctica Zero, ~$2.50 - 3 Stars I should have looked it up before purchasing. I was curious because the store has cases and cases of them. It is a Brazilian soda created in 1921 made from the guaraná berry native to the Amazon rainforest. There is a natural caffeine content for a mild energy boost. I actually thought the image is cherries (stupid, I know). The zero-version tasted mega-sweet. I'm sure many will like it, just not me.

Wonderful quick service! Most of the indoor seating was taken so Im glad there were seats outside…read more So many amazing options! Including vegan options!!! Which is so hard to find... We got an acai bowl, kibbe, Brazilian coffee, and cookies. We also enjoyed shopping at the attached little market full of authentic brazillian things. Very busy for 2:00 on a Saturday but very glad we stopped in!

I love grounds!!! I've been a huge fan of this company for years and was super excited when they…read moreopened this location closer to me! The staff is always super friendly and knowledgeable! The coffee stand is constantly changing up the menu keeping it fresh and fun! A local fav of mine!

I came from the viral videos about their Halloween specials. Grounds did not dissapoint; the drinks…read morewere super cute!! I also loved the friendly and fast service!