I really enjoyed my first visit here! Definitely a very intimate dinner spot for a more relaxed dinner or a nice date night. I haven't been to a Brazilian restaurant before so I was excited to try something new. Plenty of street parking outside of the restaurant. I went during the week so it wasn't too crowded in the restaurant, but it definitely was busy. The menu offers a lot of different things for you to try if you want to have a lighter dish like skewers or a more filling entrée. There are plenty of options and also some good options for non-meat eaters. My snapper was really tasty, the relish and guacamole added some good additional flavor. Service was great! We left close to the restaurant closing for the evening and one of the owners offered us some hot chocolate that is served in the upstairs area of the restaurant. read more

Yemanja Brasil - Pescado do Tenente - Brazilian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Hospitable, family owned business. This place opens at 5pm. I was there by 6pm and it was already more than halfway full! Each time I'm there, the space is filled with laughter and bright convos. Oh and did I mention the Caipirinhas!? Happy Hour is from 5pm-7pm daily. It's THEE BEST $6 you'll ever spend... so you'll spend it again and again. Trust me. Fries is the most I've eaten but I'm excited to try more. read more

Yemanja Brasil - Arguably THEE BEST Caipirinha in St. Louis! - Brazilian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Delicious steak and yucca fries. Always a solid meal here. I like that the seating is spacious so it's easy to converse and enjoy your meal.

Always delicious and wonderful service! This time we shared the lamb lollipop special, tamales, a sausage kebab, vinaigrette, and a bacon farofa. Our server was Raul Jr. and he's always fantastic. If you haven't been, you're missing out! read more

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Taco tuesday! I finally got to yemanja and let me tell you: this place is dangerous. I live next door and every night theyre open the tantalizing aromas make my dinner seem like baby food. I finally got their taco tuesday last week... I am still having naughty dreams about their beef tacos. We had their street corn, chicken, al pastor, and beef tacos. First and foremost the elote is so beautiful. Creamy, rich, and the perfect pairing to some street tacos. The tacos are amazing. Corn tortillas loaded with meats, cilantro, and onion. Simple, well executed. Every taco was great, but, once more, the beef shined for me. Super citrusy with enough salt to cut through. A perfect char with a warm, grilled tortilla. The place was jumping with neighbors and the workers were shaking margs with big smiles and better service. I fear yemanja may do some serious damage to my wallet now that i have discovered just how wonderful this place is. read more

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Beautiful place, authentic food and good vibes! Owner and our waitress were amazing and helpful. (Luna you are great). Highly recommend read more

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Wow, actually loved. Not one to usually get excited over a steak dish but the picanha sort of blew me away. It was cooked perfectly and the sauce it came in paired with chimichurri made for such a flavorful bite. The grilled skewers for two was admittedly overpriced at $56 ($10 up-charge for shrimp) but the bacon-wrapped chicken was delicious and so juicy. Also could not complain about happy hour prices of $5 select cocktails and $3 drafts. I had little expectations for this place, but left thoroughly impressed. A hidden gem in the Benton park area. Favorite dishes: Picanha, bacon-wrapped chicken read more

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Amazing food and amazing service. My server Raul was amazing. Great authentic food With a great vibe I also think it is family owned. This place never disappoints everyone here is always the best read more

Had a roach fall off the wall decor onto our table and the staff acted like it was no big deal.

Pros: Food is great Drinks are great Ambiance is friendly/cozy/homey Staff are welcoming Feels like a local spot for those within walking distance. Cons: Prices for food entrees are really on the higher end and feel a bit overpriced Wish the bar scene was more lively/crowded. Maybe it is on a night where they have a special event but if not it feels a little dead. read more

Food was delicious. We started with the tamales. Light and fresh. Our meal was tasteful. The curry with shrimp is so flavorful. I highly recommend. This is a gem in the city. Food is very tasty and again fresh. The patio is cozy. After all these years, it still produces a great meal in a great atmosphere read more

Thursday evening dinner at 530 pm 4 people March 26, 2026. Seated immediately and Ramon our waiter was pleasant and eager to please. We ordered three cocktails and two appetizers to start. Torradinhas Leme, Brazilian bruschetta and the special fried cheese appetizer. Both were excellent for dinner we had three different entrees Frango Minas (gluten free)chicken in a four cheese sauce with rice, Picanha na Brasa - (8oz) (GF) best Brazilian steak, and Espetinho de Picanha (GF) sirloin skewer and a burger with fries for our 6 year old Luca. Children's menu could be helpful. The burger and amount of fries was more than an average adult could handle. Had Brazilian tiramisu for dessert. The decor and atmosphere were very pleasant but our server is what made the difference. read more

We returned to Yemanja after seeing the food truck at an event. The menu has changed but the restaurant interior was the same or just didn't notice any change. The Brazil curry stew (Moqueca) was incredible. Before the menu change, they did not offer a vegetarian version of this. I'd order this every time. We also tried the tapioca bites for the appetizer. These are new to the menu as well. Everything is phenomenal. I love the Caipirinha but the double was a bit too strong. We had the same server we did previously and she's great. Very knowledgeable and helpful with the menu. I highly recommend Yemanja! read more

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A staple and consistently great! Highly recommend and always take out of town guests for an amazing meal

So I attended a gin festival event this past Sunday and the Yemanja Brazil food truck was there for us to order and buy the food. The food truck was located in the back of the building. We ordered two entrees and the yucca fries. This is my first time trying the yucca fries and they were delicious. I love fries in general and do like to eat boil yucca but I never thought about this combo and it worked out wonderfully. The staff was nice and service was pretty fast. read more

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I've been to Yemanja multiple times & I try a new entree everything time, each time never disappoints! The spot is so cozy, so cute & such a vibe! It can be a quiet intimate dinner or you can make it into a fun filled group dinner! Tonight I got the seafood risotto & it was, CHEFS KISS! So delicious! For desserts we got the apple empanada with caramel drizzled over it with vanilla ice cream, the other empanada was pumpkin rolled in cinnamon sugar with a side of vanilla ice cream. Make sure you don't skip dessert because you'll regret it! It doesn't get much fresher than this! Every time I've gone, the owners have been here & they are so sweet, so personable, ask you how things are & make an effort to talk to you. Make sure to check out this super convenient & delicious Brazilian restaurant in the heart of Benton Park. read more

Yemanja Brasil - Brazilian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Wowowow! Been wanting to try Yemanja Brasil for quite some time now, and I absolutely loved it. This review is about their food truck experience and their food. I did not have a dine in experience, but am really looking forward to doing so. I tried the food truck at an event at Wild Carrot. It was a gorgeous day outside- the perfect kind of food truck day so it really fit the vibe. There was a bit of a line when I went to go order, but it moved fairly quickly. I had a hard time deciding what I wanted because everything sounded so incredible, but ultimately ended up ordering the beef empanadas. I waited about 5 minutes, which I've waited much longer at food trucks. They have it down to an incredible system. The beef empanadas were amazing. You can very much tell they're homemade and made to order. They're super crispy and the filling inside was the perfect amount of spice and deliciousness. Super happy I got the opportunity to try them out and am really looking forward to going to their storefront! read more

Yemanja Brasil - Brazilian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Wonderful experience here the other night! Stopped by with some friends and enjoyed their pop up bar and also the best tacos from their taco truck! Definitely looking forward to going back. The owners were so warm and friendly. The ambiance was that perfect vintage Christmas vibe. They also have chess to play! If you're looking for a nice holiday outing, this is the place to go! read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in town. It's always consistent food good service and relaxed atmosphere. Not overly expensive. Great patio and excellent drinks. It is great to see a long time restaurant continue its tradition and improve quality and service while doing so. read more

I think Yemanja is THE BEST Brazilian food in St. Louis! This locally owned restaurant is such a gem and I hope you get to try it! I have tried a variety of their appetizers, like their Yucca fries which is a must, and if they have them on appetizer special, their tapioca cheese bites are TO DIE FOR! So delicious! For the main course, my fav is the chicken in a cream sauce with rice and raisins, I know, raisins, but trust me, it is DELISH! Also have tried their delicious beef dishes and they have some great seafood and fish entrees too. My only issue is the hours, they are only open on Friday-Sunday and they are only open for dinner from 5-10pm. I think it might be 4-9pm on Sunday. It would be nice to check them out for lunch on the weekends just because I don't tend to go out much for dinner. They also have a food truck that attends St. Louis events and they also host Bazil St. Louis on their property and that is a must! One of the best international events in St. Louis! read more

Yemanja Brasil - Menu - Brazilian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Truly authentic Brazilian food in the heart of STL! While I love every single thing here, my absolute favorite thing is the Franco Minas, which is shredded chicken in a four cheese cream sauce, served over a perfectly seasoned rice and sprinkled with raisins. I prefer my rice on the side and extra raisins, pro tip!! My other favorite food here is when they have the Dadinhos special, which are tapioca cheese bites that have a wonderful crunch on the outside and an interesting cheese texture on the inside. It's truly unlike anything else! Don't skip out on their drinks either, you'll never have a more authentic or strong caipirinha outside of Brazil. Oh and their patio? It's gorgeous, a great atmosphere, and allows dogs! read more

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Went twice In one weekend, went to try it solo showed my girlfriend pictures of my food and was told we're going again, excellent food, nice patio, overall great experience read more

Amazing food, ambiance, service, and drinks. So happy to try this wonderful place. When you sit down and the come to take your order, they are so helpful. I felt like family right away. Thanks! read more

This place is a hidden gem. The Brazilian steak and Ribeye special are 10/10. The cocktails are top tier. We recently tried the taco's and they did not disappoint. The food is great and the ambiance is even better. The interior of the restaurant is bright and colorful, with a lovely patio. We took a group there to celebrate an 80th birthday. The staff made the birthday girl feel all the love. read more

The food was excellent. This was the second time my family and I were there and the service is wonderful. The ambience is lovely. Everything about this place I love and the owner was able to speak with us today and she is a lovely person. The cooks her husband and it's awesome. read more

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This small, yet colorful place was the location of my date this evening. When I typically hear Brazilian restaurant, my mind goes to steakhouse buffet style, but this was a different experience. I called in an evening reservation and was able to be seated immediately when I came by. There was an indoor section, however you enter the restaurant via the patio. They gave the option to eat inside or outside. We chose outside and was able to sit in a semi covered patio where they had fans to control weather and candles to repel pests. The waitress was very kind and gave good descriptions for every item we questioned. The menu was online. I ordered Beef Empanadas for appetizers (flaky and flavored). They had a special watermelon drink using a Brazilian rum. It was good, and a bit strong. I had a delicious black bean soup and my date had a salad. The entrees included the Xin Xim de Galinha - which was grilled chicken and shrimp in a spicy sauce and rice. It has a nice kick, so if you really like spice, i recommend it. Frango Danielle looked and tasted very well, and the fries were seasoned and delicious. This was a good atmosphere. They had, what I believe, boss nova playing in the background. The forest feel with the decorated walls. More people started to come in midway through our dinner. Great time. I have to try the steak next time around. read more

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Just an amazing experience! This husband and wife duo have done such an incredible job. The chicken, fish, and pot roast were all delicious! Save room for the coco flan too! If you enjoy a patio -then do yourself a favor and go relax in their oasis with an authentic Brazilian drink! read more

I came to the lovely spot as a influencers mini taste. We tried so many dishes but I will have to say that every dish I had was amazing!! The actual restaurant is two stories. It can be rented out for events. Also, the restaurant has a patio. This is one great restaurant. I will be back to try a full dish and not just appetizers!! read more

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Our family has always enjoyed Yemanja. My father loved the pot roast. After my father's funeral, we asked owner, Lemya Sidke if she could open for a meal, so we could use Yemanja to gather family. Lemya opened, despite it being her day off. She and her chef prepared an amazing buffet. Every item was excellent. The atmosphere allowed family and friends to gather and talk in a peaceful, beautiful place. Thank you Lemya and Staff, Mardi Manary read more

Food was so authentic and service was A-1. I attached some of The photos from my food blog social media spot in this review are posted as well. So good So fire Definitely a spot to keep coming back read more

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Solid Brazilian restaurant we came across while in STL. Both my sister and I ordered the feijoada and did take out. The food did take a long time, however no worries for us because they gave us warning when we ordered over the phone. The feijoada and its staples were good - rice, farofa and beans (infused with delicious spices and pork). The rest was average/mediocre for me - collards, salad and bread. Some of it is pretty authentic to Brazil while in some ways that break from that, which I didn't really understand. I've been to Brazil 3 times and my fiancé is Brazilian, so I've had authentic feijoada cooked at home. One of the biggest downside for me is the cost - $21 for feijoada. Granted - it is a TON of food, easy to make 2 meals of. However, don't really understand why it is quite so expensive, especially when I'd consider average. Regardless, definitely a nice Brazilian restaurant and good to start with to get some (relatively) authentic Brazilian cuisine. Worth checking out. I will also say the service was very kind - the woman who brought us our food and took our payment was very kind, sweet and friendly. read more

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I just read in Sauce Magazine about the changes the owners under went earlier this year. I came here to say it shows! We first ate here in 2019, we enjoyed it but thought it was expensive- a once in awhile date night kind of vibe. This time, we stopped in on Mother's Day- it was busy but not packed. The atmosphere was wonderful. More casual but upscale. We sat on the patio and enjoyed every item! This is a great shake up from all the bar food places of that area. The prices were great and they even gave a special treat. I also enjoyed the mocktail options available directly on the menu! Kudos to the owners and staff- the effort and shift was felt and enjoyed! read more

Yemanja Wood Fired Grill- Aruba (Thursday 5/4) In general this restaurant is very unique and has a very interesting menu with various food options that you won't find elsewhere if you love fine dining and food this is recommended. Wife enjoyed the "Filo Dough with Goat Cheese" starter and "Ribeye Steak" for main dish. She loved the Goat Cheese appetizer. She said that the Ribeye Steak was probably the best she has ever had in her life. I had the"Caribbean Calamari & Octopus" and "Stuffed Pork Tenderloin" main dish. I was disappointed with the "Calamari and Octopus" starter since the octopus was very rubbery and hard to chew and I had to remove a couple of pieces from my mouth. The Calamari was ok but nothing special. Pork Tenderloin was very nicely prepared and presented. However nothing exceptional. I obviously did not order the best dishes on the menu. We ended the meal by sharing the Chocolate Molton Lava Cake- Took a while to get prepared, but definitely wonderfull desert. Service was good and attentive. However, I felt a bit "rushed" in making my drink and menu ordering choices. read more

This is a lovely family run restaurant. The menu has a variety of typical foods and specialty drinks. Everything we had was totally delicious and printed beautifully. This is an informal restaurant and not too expensive. Both interior and patio dining is available. Really a great place. read more

This is one of the nicest and most beautiful patios to hangout and enjoy a drink and dinner with friends. In addition to great food, drink and service, Lemya and crew are very community oriented, especially with community activities such as the annual (not this year, thanks a lot COVID) Brazilian Festival and supporting animal rescues in the area as she loves and owns pitties!!! read more

Yemanja Brasil - Brazilian Sunrise - Brazilian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

So nice to go to a Brazilian restaurant that actually has dishes instead of just meat on stakes lol. Great atmosphere with wonderful staff. Food was delicious as well. read more

You eat with your eyes first and Yemanja Brasil definitely sets the stage for a wonderful dining experience. I went there with my daughter on a Saturday evening. We arrived right at 5, early enough to get our choice of seating on the heated patio. Tables were spaced comfortably and the decor was very well done in vibrant colors with lovely Christmas decorations added in. Our server greeted us soon after we were seated and brought water. Her attention was stellar throughout our meal. We ordered drinks, first the Brazilian Sunrise, then I had the Passion Fruit Martini and my daughter had the Cadillac Caipirinha (with fruit). They were all delicious. For starters we ordered the tamales and the shrimp empanadas; the empanadas ruled! For our entrees, my daughter ordered the special which was a very meaty, large rib, served with collard greens and whipped yams; I had the strip steak (Bife Acebolado) with carmelized onions, collard greens, black beans over rice and farofa. Everything was presented beautifully! I immediately dug into the collards. Wow! The flavor was fantastic, with just a hint of smokiness. The steak was perfectly chargrilled to medium and topped with equally perfect carmelized onions; every bite was buttery deliciousness! I had a bite of the rib which was fall of the bone tender and seasoned just right. The portions were generous; we took some home. After such a wonderful meal we thought it only fair to give the dessert offerings a try. They did not disappoint. We ordered the flan and a Brasilia style tiramisu knowing we would take them home after tasting at the restaurant. Again, no disappointment; the flan was rich and creamy and the tiramisu was a masterpiece. A cup of coffee topped with Bailey's finished us and the meal off! I definitely will visit often! read more

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Went here for Friday night dinner. The outdoor patio was bulging with people so had to sit indoors. This is in the Soulard area so it is obviously in a beautiful neighborhood. Yemanja has been here forever so it has stood the test of time. Last time I was here was quite a while ago. The interior is tastefully decorated and they play Brazilian music which is nice since it is a Brazilian place. It is a super clean restaurant. It is obvious that they are cleaning it. It was spotless inside. They have a good menu and great service. The busser and wait staff/manager are all very attentive without being annoying. The food was delicious. We got shrimp empanadas to start. Very. nice pastry and a delicious filling. A potato appetizer was crispy and hot! I got a special (sorry forget the name) it was half an acorn squash with a creamy sauce with shrimp and rice. It was very, very good. I know it may not sound like that but I loved every bite and took a lot home. The portion size is large. Two companions got the Feijoada which they both loved. You have to know how to eat this and they explained it nicely when it was served. The drinks are fantastic. Caipirinhas were excellent. They had strawberry and watermelon and the classic plus other cocktails. The passion fruit martini was amazing. The bartender... it was his first night, they were busy and he was killing it! I definitely recommend you check out this fun and established St. Louis favorite! read more

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I found this food truck in my local neighborhood and the service was quick and friendly. I will definitely be trying the restaurant sometime because the food was delicious! I got the beef empanadas which were perfectly crisp with a yummy red sauce filling and a side of yucca fries. read more

Yemanja Brasil - Food truck setup - Brazilian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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What a fun meal we had at YB, which started with an Open Table reservation, and a cozy, private booth. * Then, a Caipirinha for each of us. * Next, Aipim Frito, gluten free, and so noted on the menu, which has plenty of GF options. * On to entrees, Bifé Acebolado (Gluten-free) for her, and Bobo de Camarão (Gluten-free) for me. Take a look at the photos, better than one-thousand of my words. * Pudim Carioca for dessert. The food and service were excellent. She was so smitten with the Caipirinha that she requested a stop at Randall's to pick a bottle of Ypioca Cachaca. I like it, too, If Hemingway drank Cachaca, then it's good enough for me. read more

Yemanja Brasil - Bifé Acebolado (Gluten-free). - Brazilian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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