(310) 837-8957

10831 Venice Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034 34.0172 -118.41

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Neighborhoods: Palms, West LA

CAFE-BRASIL.COM

Last updated 10.18.09

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Date Spot, B.Y.O.B., Outdoor Dining

Cuisine:

Brazilian

ambiance
93.33000183105469% positive
  1. The outdoor seating is fun for a night w/ the friends.
  2. Good food, good atmosphere
  3. This place is something special: great atmosphere, good food and drinks and everything very affordable!
  4. The atmosphere is great, and I guess that is what is selling other people.
  5. good food, service & ambiance
  6. Great with a group of friends or family and at night perfect for a fun casual date.
  7. Located in a very quant location with a very pleasant atmosphere and staff.
  8. The outside dining is really nice and cozy.
  9. Alright food, great atmosphere, high prices
  10. The ambience just can't compensate for such bad food.
  11. sunday. great atmosphere, but the food was ok.
  12. This is a fun and eclectic place to dine.
  13. But the atmosphere is delightful.
  14. Great food, great atmosphere
  15. But it is alot of fun to come during a game, love the serious soccer fans, theyr'e a trip!
drinks
80.0% positive
  1. There are always people having a great time, often bringing their own beer and a friendly vibe.
  2. Expect to pay $9-15 per person for a great meal and drink.
  3. make sure to drive there at least once every couple months to treat myself cause even though i'm in the middle of the city, it feels like I'm in Brazil when I'm sitting outside in the patio enjoying a refreshing drink and light meal.
  4. We can bring our own wine and beer, sit in a heated patio, there's no table service, so you don't have to worry about servers giving you a dirty look for taking up their staion too long and the menu has something that both carnivore and vegetarian friends
  5. This place is something special: great atmosphere, good food and drinks and everything very affordable!
food quality
95.0% positive
  1. like FLAVOR in my food and Cafe brasil hits the spot.
  2. inedible meat, high prices
  3. I've been here a number of times for lunch and love their spicy chicken pasta.
  4. on to the food: i always enjoy the grilled chicken.
  5. Alright food, great atmosphere, high prices
  6. So, the food is not all that great.
  7. The food is excellent.
  8. The food isn't cheap but it's good brasilian food and it will fill you up!
  9. The cheese bread is especially yummy.
  10. Really excellent pulled pork and the fried plaintains are really great!
  11. Cute, funky and most importantly, great food.
  12. This place is something special: great atmosphere, good food and drinks and everything very affordable!
  13. Good food, good atmosphere
  14. but don't be fooled because on the inside they have a great menu of authentic Brazilian food.
  15. love their black beans.
  16. make sure to drive there at least once every couple months to treat myself cause even though i'm in the middle of the city, it feels like I'm in Brazil when I'm sitting outside in the patio enjoying a refreshing drink and light meal.
  17. The food is absolutely terrific!
  18. This little restaurant on Venice Boulevard has amazing food--I especially recommend the churrasco lamb chops--and unlike most Brazilian plac.
  19. Anyway, the food was excellent and was ready almost right away, and the place itself is really cute and eclectic.
  20. love the food and atmospere here.
  21. Great food, great atmosphere
  22. unfortunately, i have not branched out because i love their grilled chicken all that much.
  23. Incredible food, great vibe.
  24. But the food is Terrific!
  25. also recommend the spicy fish sandwiche and fried plantains.
  26. 2nd the food tastes great.
  27. Expect to pay $9-15 per person for a great meal and drink.
  28. Really good food, plantains are great!
  29. The ambience just can't compensate for such bad food.
  30. Although the service (cooking time) is fast, it's definitiely not your typical fast food either in flavor or price.
  31. Their salsa is tasty and their fish balls dish is good too.
  32. the black beans are also good and the rice is just perfect!
  33. am brazilian and when ever I go to California I always make sure to go to Cafe Brazil because they have the best Brazilian food in California!
  34. The place is definitely cute and a wonderful place to sit on a warm night, but dining there is not an option unless you're big on steak.
  35. Good food, chill vibe
  36. The rice and beans are very good.
  37. The fejoada (pork stew) is yummy too -- but a little too beany for me.
  38. The food is amazing my favorite is the chicken breast with beans, rice, salsa and plaintains.
  39. sunday. great atmosphere, but the food was ok.
  40. good food, service & ambiance
menu variety
50.0% positive
  1. We can bring our own wine and beer, sit in a heated patio, there's no table service, so you don't have to worry about servers giving you a dirty look for taking up their staion too long and the menu has something that both carnivore and vegetarian friends
  2. but don't be fooled because on the inside they have a great menu of authentic Brazilian food.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. it is a good place to have a group of friends just hang out and eat.
  2. Cafe Brasil is a great place that makes you feel like your on the road side of Brasil miles away even though you are in the heart of the city!
service
71.4300012588501% positive
  1. Located in a very quant location with a very pleasant atmosphere and staff.
  2. good food, service & ambiance
  3. We can bring our own wine and beer, sit in a heated patio, there's no table service, so you don't have to worry about servers giving you a dirty look for taking up their staion too long and the menu has something that both carnivore and vegetarian friends
  4. There are always people having a great time, often bringing their own beer and a friendly vibe.
  5. The atmosphere is great, and I guess that is what is selling other people.
  6. Although the service (cooking time) is fast, it's definitiely not your typical fast food either in flavor or price.
  7. do think this place is a little pricey considering there is no service.
value
77.77999877929688% positive
  1. do think this place is a little pricey considering there is no service.
  2. Although the service (cooking time) is fast, it's definitiely not your typical fast food either in flavor or price.
  3. The food isn't cheap but it's good brasilian food and it will fill you up!
  4. Alright food, great atmosphere, high prices
  5. It's a great value, and it serves as a nice sampling of great flavors.
  6. The prices are very reasonable and best of all you can "Bring your own Wine
  7. Best value is the pitcher of juice.
  8. inedible meat, high prices
  9. This place is something special: great atmosphere, good food and drinks and everything very affordable!
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. We can bring our own wine and beer, sit in a heated patio, there's no table service, so you don't have to worry about servers giving you a dirty look for taking up their staion too long and the menu has something that both carnivore and vegetarian friends
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/14/10

Best Brazilian food!

by avalonramsey

The best Brazilian food in LA! I am Brazilian and Cafe Brasil reminds me of my grandmother's fantastic home cooking. I usually get the chicken plate, it's full of flavor and absolutely delicious. The salmon is good, as well as the chicken sandwich and steak. I always get myself a brigadeiro (brasilian candy) before I leave, and I'd recommend you try some too! All in all, a great restaurant with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/13/10

Delicious!

by grete

I love Cafe Brasil! I usually get the salmon with rice and beans or a vegetarian dish with rice, beans and collard greens. It is so tasty and the spices are just right. I urged my co-worker to go and now she is hooked. I run into her at the restaurant and she comes to work with a take-out from Cafe Brasil now! I also would recommend the chicken sandwich, so tasty. Service is usually friendly and prompt.Two thumbs up!

1 Star Rating: Poor

07/19/10

MMMM...... Cafe Brazil

by SarahSmithWilliam

i went with my husband and children .we have ordered our meal and sat at a table. we have saw woman getting in and out of the kitchen playing with men that were suppose to be working.! we have never saw this in a restuarant . we have waited for our food for a while...... I asked the man that took our order his name was ( Rodrigo) as he told me our food would be cooked promptly..As i waited there was three woman outside dancing very provocatively i was very digusted couldnt have they atleast checked if there was children like mine i was very appauld because (Rodrigo) was quite enjoying it. When we got our food my steak was raw .. I had to take it back as i did they were suprised or sarcastic i have never winessed such service in my life !!! I dont speak spanish but what they were saying i don't find friendly. Sorry for my language But its a hore house in there. i find it very inconvienent to go there . I have went there for about 3 times the first with my husband the second to get a quick refreshment and the third with my children. I seriously say that its not worth taking your money there take your money were you can get respect and a decent meal for your family for a better price than for a family meal there it will cost between $50-$70 !! What your paying for is a a bad plate of food and bad service . I have never gotten appauld by a man working but i am mostly digusted about (Rodrigo) he has gave me the worst service in my life and also even working he has been checking on woman and playing with them in the kitchen ..!! I think this reatuarnt serves people bad food and is a waste of your time and money! If i were the owner i wouldnt allow my employee to act in such behavior. Especially when its a family oriented restuarant.

  • Pros: atleast the ordered my meal
  • Cons: everything
1 Star Rating: Poor

09/17/08

Dump Truck

by waddellski

Let me start off by saying two things;

1. This is the 1st review i have ever written in my life.

2. It is very hard to find anything food related that i dont like.

I tried this place because every Brazillian restaurant I have been to was great. and this place is right down the street from my house. My girlfriend and I ordered the steak dinner. Very clearly stated that we'd like them cooked medium-well. Very unfriendly staff took the order. We sat outside and chatted while we waited for our food to be ready. A bum stumbled by us and into the cafe. He proceded to steal about 5 apples from a bowl. He stumbled out and on his way (didnt bother me too much. i would have gave him our food if he stuck around). There was a local hangin out on the corner right there at the cafe drinkning a 40 in the street. when cars would pass by he would hide his 40 in the newspaper stand. when the coast was clear, he'd continue drinking. I was hoping he would openly urinate on the street mostly because i was with my girlfriend.

When the food was ready i was starving. It aint a meal unless there is meat in it. I was ready to just devour that steak. I cut mine in half and see that it is 90% raw. I mean as raw as it can get. Im not even being picky. I was so hungry and alot of things dont bother me. i would have ate it if it was remotely edible. I had to take it back. The staff asked me, "what?, you want it cooked more?". I was like dude, are you joking? this is totally raw. Please cook it for me. I sat back down to learn my girlfriends was just as bad. I took hers back as well. The whole ordeal took so long and we were so hungry that we left to eat that the churrascaria (Pampas) across the street. Pampas was amazingly good. Half the price too. I can honestly say that Brasil Cafe was a waste of $40. Yes, $40 for two simple meat, rice, and tiny green salad un-edible dinners. I wouldnt go back even if they charged what the food is worth ($8 per plate). Rip off. Dump truck status.

  • Pros: Outside seating
  • Cons: bums and drunkies outside
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/05/08

MMMMMMM yummy

by Jinz998

MMMMMMMM so good...been going there for yearss..I like FLAVOR in my food and Cafe brasil hits the spot. It is such an awesome lunch spot and really nice at night too.

  • Pros: Everything is good
  • Cons: you have to go to the counter and get your food....stop being lazy and get up..its good!

The Details on Cafe Brasil

Place Categories:

  • good brasilian food
  • love trendy lunch date place
  • great atmosphere
  • great high prices
  • great chill vibe
  • very good black beans
  • best brazilian food
  • favorite brazillian restaurant
  • really good fried plantains
  • very affordable everything
  • just perfect rice
  • always enjoy grilled chicken
  • great value
  • pricey place
  • fast service
  • big bo
  • really nice outside dining
  • great little spot
  • bad wonderful food
  • refreshing light meal
  • like flavor
  • refreshing drink
  • very affordable something special
  • really great pork
  • pleasant staff
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