09/19/09

GOOD-GOOD- TASTIN' MEATS

by GoodieFoodie

What made it special or unique? The ambiance, delicious meats, the wonderful aroma of the food cookin throughout the restaurant - that was a unique smell to it unlike any others. The decor was very nicely designed. The cozy bar area has a plasma TV and decorated in a dark wood which reminds me of the show "Cheer's. I'll stop in one day and have a drink . The hot & cold food buffet was over whelming, what shall I pick? OK...all of it...LOL.

The drinks were very good. Love those HOT cheese biscuits- bet you can't just eat one !

Dessert? If you have room. The Chocolate Mousse was incredible !

Service was very good and polite. The manager came around the various tables asking how everything was. Of course we had a mouth full (couldn't stop eating), but we gave it 5 Thumbs UP!!!

Not only do they serve dinner they also offer a lunch special $9.95 - What a DEAL for that type of restaurant !!

They are closed on Monday's. I'll stop by for the "Excecutive Lunch" special next week - you can't beat that !

If it tastes good - Eat it ! (quote from Andrew Zimmern)

• Pros: Tender Tasty Meats & FOOD

09/11/09

Very Impressed!

by tjacegs

I went there by myself for lunchtime one time because i had heard about they're brazilian business lunch and thought i would try it. I loved it because i wasn't forced to do the all you can eat option and instead was able to have just a small amount of meat but still as much salad and sides i wanted. I liked it so much that i decided to take my girlfriend there for dinner the following week and we got the all you can eat. It was fantastic! The bunch of different meats they have are delicious and complemented by all of the sides really nicely, the staff was really nice both times, the pricing was really great (only about $10 for the limited meat business lunch and about $28 for the all you can eat dinner), and the atmosphere was really fun, with brazilian music playing the whole time. We will definitely be coming back!

• Pros: Food, Service, Fun Atmosphere
• Cons: None

09/11/09

Absolutely Delicious!

by kg689

My friends and I went here on a recommendation to celebrate a birthday and we absolutely loved it! The staff was very friendly, the meat, especially the picanha, was piping hot and full of juicy-goodness! I would also recommend the chicken stroganoff and plantains. For my friends birthday, they surprised him with a chocolate mousse and sang happy birthday in, I believe, Portugese. Overall, we left very happy customers and are sure to return!

• Pros: Sizzling Hot Meat, Great Staff, Convenient Parking
• Cons: None

05/26/09

OOO - La-La Delicious !!!!

by food2luv

I'm still licking my chops....So much good food to chose from. I did read some of the previous reviews that were negative but I thought I'd find out for myself ! Sure enough, - [they were wrong !!!]...I really enjoyed the flavorful juicy meats that were carved and served hot from the skewer. This is truely a TREAT because they have so many selections to choose from; beef, chicken, sausage, pork and lamb. The other fun part of the meal is that you get to choose any of the dozens of hot and cold side dishes to accomodate with your meal. We really enjoyed our wonderful and happy experience dining at Picanha Brazilian Churrascaria. I also discovered that they have a location in Palm Desert . I happen to get the address for that location. 68-510 Highway 111 - Palm Springs (Cathedral City). We most definitely will visit that location next time while visiting the Palm Springs area. Try it folks, we truly will be going back soon !!!

Bon Appetit !!!

• Pros: Juicy, Tasty Meats, Side dish's GALORE !
• Cons: none - I'm happy

05/03/09

REALLY GOOD SERVICE FROM WAITERS AND GAUCHOS

by banunas

price is in the middle the meat is good no pressure from the managers to leave or to make reservations like they do at gauchos village, the place is cozy small family oriented and free parking better then gauchos village ! gauchos village dont go there its a expensive restaurant bad food no service! this place is good nice service from waitress and good food

• Pros: GOOD FOOD ALL YOU CAN EAT BRAZIELEAN BBQ
• Cons: SMALL BUFFET NOT TO MANY ITEMS ON BUFFET

12/05/08

Best Brazilian Taste In LA

by ironchefjeff

One of my favorite spots for my brazilian food fixes. I eat here at least once a month and i don't think i will ever get tired of the food here.

11/24/08

Not true Brazilian Flavor, Fairly priced, Average Food, Not Authentic , Bland Meats

by afgafg

For the normal steak eater this restaurant may seem average . But for someone who is truly versed in the Brazilian Churrascaria dining experience, this restaurant will leave you unsatisfied. I found the meats lacking the trademark Brazilian flavor, also the variety of meats was extremely dismal. ( Normally at least 8 different cuts of meats at the minimum) I would have to say that the best place to get authentic Brazilian Churrascaria would be Fogo De Chao, unfortunately it is still almost three times the cost of eating at this restaurant.

• Pros: Value, Family Friendly
• Cons: Authentic Flavor

07/20/08

A Must Try!

by swimmingjimmy

My family and I came to the restaurant a few days ago and had a spectacular time. We walked in and were instantly overwhelmed by the smell of the delicious meats floating in the air. The host/ess were wonderful and seated us right away. Our waiter then came over and got our drinks and we were on our way (I got the caiperinha, which was perfectly made and a great supporter to the meal). I really enjoyed the pasta and potato salad on the salad bar and for the hot food bar, there was not a single thing I didn't enjoy :). I absolutely loved the mashed potatoes and the chicken stroganoff! My favorite meats were the parmesan chicken, the picanha (house specialty, a must try), and the lamb. What I love so much about this place is that the meats are constantly rotating, so you're constantly getting a new flavoring in your mouth and you never get sick of any one meat. After dinner, even though I was already too full, I got the chocolate mousse, which was absolutely outstanding. My family shared the fruit mousse, which I tried, and was also extremely good. We left here completely satisfied, the only downside being that we could all barely walk because we were so full :). We will definitely be coming back.

07/04/08

Excellent service, great food

by tattertots

We went here on Thursday 7/3 for dinner to celebrate my mom's birthday (7 of us in all) and had a great time. Our waitress was great; she explained what to expect to the rest of my family (i've been here on 2 other occassions, food was great both times as well). Our drink orders were taken and we were on our way to the salad bar. Salad bar is okay, they don't have a very large selection but since I was there for the meat, it wasn't such a big deal. The potato salad is delicious and so is the mashed potato. The chicken and mushroom stragonoff was mediore. We had lots and lots of different meat. The best was garlic beef, spicy chicken, brazilian beef, brazilian sausage, tri-tip and the top sirloin. Other meats I tried was garlic chicken, lamb and polish sausage which were okay but not great. The only meat i passed on was the parmesan chicken, last time I tried it the meat was on the dry side. When my mom was away at the salad bar, the waitress came up to me (instead of me having to find her and ask, so that was cool of her) to ask if i would like them to sing happy birthday to her with a complimentary dessert. By the end of our meal, they did just that and my mom really enjoyed everything. Price was $28 per person, 18% gratuity for parties of 7 or more.

06/29/08

best brazilian food

by kelli17

I've been to most Brazilian restaurants in california, but Picanha's has the best food i have ever tasted. If you come here, make sure you don't eat for at least 5 hours ahead. The atmosphere in this place is good, filled with great waiters/waitresses, hosts/hostesses to seat you, clean tables and tile floors.

The cold bar has fresh veggies and already prepared salads such as tuna, potato and pasta. The hot bar has cheesy garlic potatoes, shrimp, pesto rice (my favorite), black beans, and lots of other tasty dishes. Along side of this, there are tons of meats that you get to choose from. All the meats are perfectly seasoned and cooked. Its all you can eat for a great price. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone, you will be pleased.