Gladys Anne ..
Yelp
Brasas do Brazil has potential, but our visit left us feeling underwhelmed. We made a reservation for five at 8 PM, and my boyfriend called ahead to inform them we'd be arriving at 8:06 PM. We were told their last seating was at 8 PM, but they would make a note of it. However, when we arrived, we weren't seated immediately, despite our reservation. Interestingly, a couple who arrived well past 8 PM was still seated, which contradicted the strict cutoff they had emphasized.
Once seated, we helped ourselves to the salad bar, which was already looking sparse. Then, the wait began. It took about 15-20 minutes for the first round of meat to arrive, and throughout the night, service was frustratingly slow. Even with our green card up, we were frequently skipped. The gauchos seemed to focus on certain tables while others like ours were overlooked. At one point, a server offered meat to two or three people at our table but didn't even glance in my direction before walking away. This happened twice, despite my card being flipped to green.
The meat selection felt limited that night. Flank steak made the most rounds, while ribeye, sirloin, bacon-wrapped beef, bacon-wrapped chicken, and pork sausage were available but not as frequent. Some options, like shrimp, never even reached our table. We had to specifically request pineapple, chicken hearts, and lamb chops, which felt like an unnecessary hassle.
The ambiance is nice but overly dim, with one oddly placed bright light creating an awkward glare.. definitely not the best spot for indoor photos. The daytime experience is much better, with a completely different atmosphere.
On the bright side, our server, Steve, was fantastic. He was very attentive, friendly, and one of the highlights of the night. However, overall service, particularly from the meat servers, was disappointingly slow and inconsistent.
Coming in at this time meant fewer meat choices, and the salad bar was nearly empty. Overall, it wasn't the best experience, but we still had a great time, enjoyed our server, and left with full stomachs. Would we come back? Yes, but definitely earlier and well before closing time.
P.s. I highly recommend signing up for the text message offers as they do offer coupons like $25 off per person on certain time/day! Also, they offer complimentary dessert for anyone celebrating their Birthday!