(919) 544-3344
8551 Brier Creek Pwky
(Glenwood)
Raleigh,
NC
27617
35.9054
-78.786
Neighborhood: Umstead
Hours:
Mon-Sat 11am-11pm
Sun 11am-9pm
Price:
$$
Parking:
Lot
Brasa Steakhouse
What People Are Saying About Brasa Steakhouse
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Flaming torches flank the entrance of this contemporary meat-lover's paradise. The spacious, open dining room's low lights, wood accents and crimson tones set the stage for families and businessmen at sturdy rectangular wooden tables to partake in an all-you-can-eat extravaganza. Hot and cold bars offer everything from standard greens to marinated mushrooms and steamed shrimp. Roaming waiters cut and serve more than a dozen types of fire-roasted beef, pork, lamb and chicken from large skewers.
09/16/09
Second best rodizio in the U.S.
by sithknight1
First off, if you're not familiar with Brazilian steakhouses or Rodizios, you just need to know they're the best kind of steakhouses in the planet. Nothing beats waiters one after the other showing up at your table with SWORDS (they're really huge skewers but Rodizios get me medieval) where impaled steaks of several pounds of the best cuts in the world are to be carved in front of you at your command. It's an endless parade of steak worship not for the faint of heart. I live in southern Maryland and being a Rodizio aficionado myself, the total lack of this restaurant type in my area is very depressing. I was driving to a Friend's weeding in Burlington, NC and having lived in North Carolina for several years in the past I knew I was entering Rodizio territory once more, so I decided to plan my trip to Burlington, making a little detour in Raleigh just to try this Rodizio Steakhouse. Now onto the place itself. Even thou this guys close at 11 pm on Fridays, I walked though the door at 10:45 and was treated just like if it was 7 pm. (Most restaurants give you "a look" and bad service if you do this). The service was INCREDIBLE, the place looked amazing. If you want to impress a lady, this would be a home run. Now, the food. Simply......perfect. The meats were simply out of this world. My favorite Brazilian cut of meat, "picaña" was cooked just the way I requested, with a medium rare center. My wife is more of a "well done" steak kind of girl and they had a completely different skewer sizzling at the mercy of the flames in the kitchen just for her. (Most Rodizios scuff at customers requests of well done meat since this is considered faux pass, and they will simply take a couple of cuts ant throw them on the grill for the customer which ruins the whole experience. I have visited probably 10 Brazilian steakhouses in the U.S. Only at the top 2, Brasa Raleigh being one of them, will they put a separate skewer on the flames for customers who request well done cuts), Like I said in the title, second best Rodizio steak house in the U.S. only topped by the Juggernaut of Rodizios, New York's Time Square area located cathedral of Rodizio, (let alone Number 1 Brazilian steakhouse in the world and personally best restaurant I've ever been to in my life), The Mecca of meat.......... "PLATAFORMA". How close does Brasa come to the holiest of the holiest, Plataforma? Surprisingly close. Steak wise.......and this could be blasphemy....... almost identical. The salad bar at Plataforma is also FAR superior, probably one of the best salad bars EVER, But whereas a meal for two at Plataforma with beers will run you $250 with tips, at Brasa I paid only $100 with tips which is a HUGE difference. Let's put it this way: Plataforma is still reigning champion but if instead of Brasa being located In Raleigh, NC and Plataforma in New York, they were located both across the street from my home in Maryland, 9 our of 10 times I would eat at Brasa, almost the same steak for half the price. I would still treat myself to Plataforma on my birthdays. Now for those of you Maryland residents who are wondering, if you have to drive all, the way to NC or New York for a decent Rodizio experience, don't fret. I also have you covered. You'll find in my opinion which is the 3rd best Rodizio in the U.S. just 45 minutes away in Washington D.C. The name is "Fogo de Chao" a meal for 2 will run you about $140. All in all, in the best value for your category, Brasa Raleigh takes the crown. Now, If you're a Millionaire and own your own jet, fly to New York's Plataforma. But rest assured, Brasa will also give you a run for your money.
- Pros: Perfect Rodizio
03/30/09
Live a little.....
by tauopathy
Live a little--I mean that literally. But you do get charged as though you were living large. Quite simply: I didn't think churrasco could ever taste like slow warmed three week old newspaper, but it did here. Flavor, variety, taste, quality were all missing. I thought the ambience was nice, if overly formal. The cost of eating here is comparable to a large northeastern city, for a fraction of the quality. Would I do it again? No. Should you? I can't make that decision for you.....
- Pros: Ambience
- Cons: Cost, service, food quality
11/16/08
Overpriced ...Grove Park Inn Buffet is Much Better
by chantalkettle
Brasa is truly a romantic place to be when dining. However, it is such an overpriced restaurant. The cold bar was a better choice if you are not really a meat lover person. The house picanya was good, as well as the lamb and some meat which had the garlic and bacon wrap. Some meat were bland.Chicken was tender but dry.The Grove Park Inn buffet is much much better when compared to Brasa. It had more selections for the same price. In addition to the grand view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Brasa is a restaurant worth going if you love to eat meat. Worth for a fine dining event but will not come back again as it is too pricey for the selection.
- Pros: Romantic great ambiance
- Cons: overpriced
The Details on Brasa Steakhouse
Know Before You Go:
Let the servers know when you're ready for some meat by flipping your coaster.
The Extras:
Not that hungry? A la carte and seafood menus are available.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Private Rooms, Buffet, Business Dining, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Group Dining, Dine At The Bar
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At bar
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