The Taste of Brazil

The Taste of Brazil reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Tony

   Las Vegas1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 2 April 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The restaurant was good ,the food was hot and tasty. We think our server was new because she didn’t explain things to us in regards to the menu and wine list which was frustrating. The guy serving the Rodizio was great. PARKING NEAR THE RESTAURANT WAS HORRIBLE, I circled three times before I got a spot
   

   The Taste of BrazilResponded 1 day ago

   Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and had a great experience with our Rodízio server—that means a lot to us! We’re sorry to hear that the service and parking situation caused some frustration during your visit. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding, especially if your server was still learning the ropes. We’ll be sure to use your comments as a coaching opportunity to ensure all team members feel confident guiding our guests through the menu and wine list. As for parking, we’re actively looking into better solutions to help improve that part of the experience. Thanks again for your feedback—we hope to have the chance to welcome you back soon and provide an even smoother visit.
   

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   Julia

   New Jersey1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 29 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was amazing, everything, the food, the hostesses, servers I totally recommend
   

   The Taste of BrazilResponded 3 days ago

   Olá! Thank you so much for your kind words and for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience with us—from the food to the service. Your recommendation means the world to us! We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic meal and memorable time. Best regards, The Taste of Brazil
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 22 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Date night at Taste of Brazil in Newark was AMAZING. Madu our waitress was AWESOME. She was very attentive and helpful. She did everything with a smile 😊. The food was DELICIOUS everything was well cooked and seasoned. The rounds of meat coming around was my favorite part. The meat was cooked to our liking and the staff was amazing. We had an over all great experience. We will be returning very soon.
   

   The Taste of BrazilResponded 3 days ago

   Olá! Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We're so happy to hear you had an amazing date night with us. Madu will be thrilled to know how much you appreciated her service—she’s a real gem! 😊 We're also glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, especially the meat rounds, and that everything was cooked and seasoned just to your liking. It's great to know our team helped make your experience so special. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great time—see you very soon! Best regards, The Taste of Brazil
   

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   Dayana

   New York City7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall, it was a nice experience. The salad and sides menu was amazing, the drinks were very good, and the service was excellent. The Rodizio experience was just okay—there weren’t many cuts to choose from, and they kept repeating same meats, chicken, and sausages. Some meats were overcooked, and in two hours, we saw picanha only once, even after asking several times. I'm not sure if I would return unless I start seeing reviews that this has improved. It's unfortunate because the place is nice, they had a great live singer, and, as I mentioned, the service was excellent. Lastly, parking is a bit difficult.
   

   The Taste of BrazilResponded 3 days ago

   Olá, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the salad and sides, the drinks, and the service. It’s also wonderful to know that you appreciated the live music! We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered with the rodizio experience. We’ll definitely be addressing the consistency of our offerings with our team to ensure that guests receive the full experience they deserve. We also appreciate your feedback on parking, and we are always looking for ways to improve convenience for our guests. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a more satisfying experience in the future, and we truly value your input as it helps us get better. Best regards, The Taste of Brazil
   

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   Alexandra

   New Jersey1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I will not recommend this please to anyone, the server only came to are table 1 time & i ask him for the check 3 times and he bought back 20mins later then he never came back to get the money so i got up and paid on the front
   

   The Taste of BrazilResponded 3 days ago

   Olá, We are truly sorry to hear about the experience you had during your visit. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and we deeply regret that you felt neglected. We understand how frustrating it must have been to wait for the check and have to go to the front to settle your bill. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will be reviewing the situation with our team to ensure this does not happen again in the future. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide the service and experience you deserve. Best regards, The Taste of Brazil
   

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   joe

   New York City1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 5 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   I went here with a Groupon I feel I was treated differently by the staff the Groupon allowed for a free drink (coffee and soda) I thought it included alcohol servers brought food to the table next to me and proceeded to go to a different part of restaurant and then return to me on the way back to the barbecue pit after serving the out side of restaurant I had to request certain items because after serving everyone else there was none left for us just a bad experience
   

   The Taste of BrazilResponded 3 days ago

   Olá, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're truly sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet your expectations and that you felt the service was not equally attentive. That is never our intention, regardless of how a guest dines with us. We also apologize for the confusion regarding the Groupon offer. Your feedback about the timing and availability of meats is especially valuable, and we’ll be addressing this with our team to ensure every guest receives the full rodizio experience, no matter where they’re seated. We’d love the chance to welcome you back for a visit that truly reflects our commitment to hospitality and Brazilian flavor. Best regards, The Taste of Brazil
   

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   Jea9

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 27 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful time celebrating our friends birthday. The staff went above and beyond accommodating us and what a great ending with a happy birthday celebration of the waiters singing to our friend. Thank you for having us we will be back.
   

   The Taste of BrazilResponded 3 days ago

   Olá! Thank you so much for celebrating with us and for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a wonderful time, and that our team helped make the birthday celebration extra special. Moments like these are what we love to be a part of! We can’t wait to welcome you back for more good times, great food, and joyful memories. Best regards, The Taste of Brazil
   

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   Nicole VIP

   Toronto3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 17 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Poor service. waited to get seated and then waiting for anyone to wait on us. Not once did any of the employees acknowledge us as we sat waiting for a server.
   

   The Taste of BrazilResponded 3 days ago

   Olá, Thank you for your feedback, and please accept our sincerest apologies for the poor service you experienced. Being left waiting without acknowledgment is not the standard we hold ourselves to, and we understand how frustrating and disappointing that must have been. We are addressing this with our team to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Your time is valuable, and you deserve to feel welcomed and cared for from the moment you arrive. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide the warm, attentive service we’re known for. Best regards, The Taste of Brazil
   

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   Javoris

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   Dined on 14 February 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Truly an experience that I will never forget. But not in the way that you are probably thinking. This evening had me questioning whether it was a fever dream or a nightmare. Finding parking near the restaurant was the first challenge as finding a spot that was within 5 blocks is nearly impossible. I have listed some of my concerns and experiences from the night below: We ordered our drinks and waited more than 20-25 minutes before we even saw the waiter again. At one point I went up to the bar to ask for my drinks again and still had to wait another 10 minutes to get 2 waters. (30-35 minute wait in total) For some reasons, every person that I interacted with spoke with a condescending tone and avoided interactions with our table for the vast majority of the night. We were in no sense asking for a complex request (Our only request was water) The meat was raw. While I understand that some people enjoy a rare steak and that is fine; however, the meat was cold and completely inedible. This occurred on several occasions and regardless of requests for something cooked a bit longer, every item that was brought seemed to still moo as if it were still alive. The wait. If you are expecting an experience that is similar to a Fogo de Chao or Texas De Brazil, you are mistaken. We received meat maybe once in a 20-30 minute span, what we received was undercooked, and portions are sparse to say the least. Throughout the 2 hour night, we were fully ignored/avoided on 4 seperate occasions. The buffet options. If you enjoy undressed “caesar” salad, cold fries, or vegetables that have sitting in a mystery liquid for hours, then this is your spot. Otherwise, I would recommend avoiding the buffet all together and sticking to the seldomly seen selection of undercooked picanha or chicken thighs. While I wish that I could say that the dinner ended up on a high note, I cannot. The waiter ended up spilling his water pitcher on me and continued to avoid any attempt for our check or water.
   

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    WB

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Julia, the lady in pink. the man with the beard, the man with the glasses, (apologies for not remembering your names, but want to know you were greatly appreciated) and the Gauchos made for a WONDERFUL experience. The food was absolutely delicious, it was well seasoned, fresh, and the proper temperature. The foods offered, oh my!!! The sirloin, sausages, chicken, lamb, etc. Really loved each had their own distinct flavor. The salad bar was so amazing. I was afraid I was going to fill up on the seafood salad, rice and beans, the okra dish, and the other offerings. And don't forget the Caipirinhas, and dessert!! Valet parking, an added plus!! We live in Mercer County but will return to the Newark location very very soon!!!!
    

    The Taste of BrazilResponded 3 days ago

    Olá! Thank you so much for this wonderful 5-star review! It truly brings us joy to know you had such an incredible time with us. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Julia (our lady in pink!), the gentleman with the beard, the one with the glasses, and all of our amazing Gauchos—they’ll be thrilled to know they made such a positive impact on your visit. We’re so happy you enjoyed the variety of meats, the flavors, and the salad bar (we agree—the seafood salad is hard to resist!). And we’re especially glad the Caipirinhas and dessert hit the spot. It’s also great to hear the valet parking added to your experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back from Mercer County to our Newark location very, very soon! Best regards, The Taste of Brazil
    

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